Hey guys and gals, I'm gonna clear some stuff up here before the story. Okay, so 1. I'm going with my gut here with what way the story goes, 2. The AU takes place in our world, 3. Theres going to be quite a bit of stuff that's going to be sad and or disturbing possibly in here (EX: Pyrrha's actions in the first chapter) Also, I love suggestions and comments of all kinds (Even hateful stuff) cause I want your imput! And now without further ado (hope I said that right), CHAPTER 2!
3 weeks later, Jaune's home.
Pyrrha whimpered as the warm water flowed over her body.
"Pyrrha, you okay?" Jaunes voice called out.
"Yeah, accidentally turned the water up too hot again, no worries!" She lied.
"Okay...I'm gonna get lunch ready, okay?"
"Yep!" She shot back as to end the conversation quickly. She held back anymore whimpers as the warm water washed the blood from her fresh cuts.
She curled up and stayed there for the next half hour, blood flowing from the 6 new cuts on her upper arms.
2 weeks ago Jaune had helped move all of Pyrrha's stuff into his home, before helping Ren move his stuff to Nora's. Pyrrha had been skittish at first, barely speaking at all, refusing to come out of her room, that was until Jaune started to literally carry her everywhere! He'd walk in after she was dressed, and scoop her up into his arms, cradling her like a baby, or a puppy, and carried her all over the house. She then started to be more….adventurous, she'd come out of her room when she felt like it and freely roamed the house. To Jaune all seemed well...but….for Pyrrha, it just meant she'd have to hide everything Nora hadn't noticed. Nora had only noticed the anti-socialness, but Jaune, he would hunt Pyrrha down if a single pill bottle was missing, or if a knife had a drop of blood, hell even if he heard her whimper he'd be by her side immediately!
Pyrrha stepped out of the shower and dried off, her cuts had stopped bleeding finally and now she could go watch Tv or play VYTAL the newest PC all out arena warfare game. She pulled on a loose reddish-orange shirt and white sweatpants. She quietly opened the door and slipped into the hallway. She smiled to herself at her quietness and turned to run for her room when she smacked into someone's chest.
"Pyrrha? You okay?" Ren asked softly. Pyrrha chuckled nervously and nodded.
"Good...you know I really have to thank you for what you've done." He said.
What I've done? She thought to herself before giving him a curious tilt of her head.
Ren nodded and looked to the blonde man in the kitchen, struggling to make lunch.
"He's gone three weeks without a single drop of alcohol. It's all thanks to you."
"Me?" Pyrrha asked.
"Yeah, he has someone to care for now, someone who needs him...He'd never admit it but you're more important to him than all the alcohol in existence."
Pyrrha blushed brilliantly and a small smile grew. "Ren…" She said softly.
Ren looked over to her with a worried and curious expression. "Yeah?"
Pyrrha stared down at Jaune and she felt her heart warm. "Thank you...I needed that."
Ren smiled and nodded. "No problem, now if you'll excuse me, I need to go get something Nora tried hiding in Jaunes room."
Pyrrha looked up at him, a curious eyebrow raised.
"It's not important, no worries." And with that he stalked off.
Pyrrha shook her head and looked to her door. Her feet refused to move. I...I want to hide. She thought to herself, but she remained still. I...I don't want to. She thought to herself. She remained still.Fine! She slowly made her way to the stairs. Why...am I so scared? She asked herself.
"Pyrrha?" Jaune asked.
She blinked a few times and realized she was holding onto something warm. She had buried her head in its shoulder, and wrapped her arms around its chest. "It" obviously was Jaune, who was startled by the sudden hug.
He slowly turned around saw the fear in her eyes. "Whats wrong? What happened?!"
She felt hot tears break loose and she began to sob. "I...I cut myself! I'm sorry! Please don't be mad!" She yelled between sobs.
Jaune felt like he had been stabbed in the heart again and hugged her tightly to his body. "It's okay Pyrrha." He whispered.
She looked up at him through her tear filled eyes and saw he was smiling.
Damn that smile. She thought to herself. I...I can't resist! She slowly began to smile back as he led her to the couch and pulled up her sleeves. She expected him to gasp or to cry, or at least be disgusted, but instead he kissed her cuts. Each time he did, they stopped stinging. The whole time she could've sworn he glowed. He looked up to her and smiled. "I'm going to grab some bandages, I'll be right back." He stood and walked back to the kitchen, a moment later he came back with a few large bandages and began to wrap her arms up.
Pyrrha stared at him, her cheeks bright red from what he had done. Nora had screamed and panicked and nearly impaled herself when she saw my old cuts….why is he so different? He's so….gentle with me… She thought to herself.
Jaune finished up and scooped her up. She's definitely gaining her weight back, she's heavier...and warmer. He thought to himself with a small smile. He walked over to the blanket rack and pulled the largest one out, then carried both Pyrrha and the blanket to the large soft couch. She looked a bit nervous and worried until he wrapped them both in the blanket and laid down. He held her tight against him and turned the Tv on. "X-Files?" He asked her. She gave a small nod and smiled. After 10 minutes they had already fallen asleep, and the two had snuggled as close as possible to each other in their sleep. Click. Ren smiled and sent the photo of the two to Nora. She responded with a barrage of selfies, each one with a more excited Nora than the last. He locked the phone and the door behind him, and left the two alone.
Jaune slowly woke first. He turned, ready to tell Pyrrha he was sorry for falling asleep when he saw her snuggled against him. She was silhouetted by the evening sun. She looked like an absolute angel. She's always been an angel you idiot. A small smile grew and he decided to stay still until she woke, though that wouldn't be long. After about 10 minutes her eyes slowly opened and he smiled down at her. "How'd you sleep?" He asked her. She blushed wildly and smiled. "It...was enjoyable….and yours?" She asked.
"Pretty good, I had an awesome cuddle buddy." He grinned happily causing her entire face to go "Simons Red".
She slid off the couch and stretched, unbeknownst to her, Jaune was watching the most magical thing he'd ever seen. And then he felt it. That searing pain down the length of his spine. "Pyrrha...I uh...I'll be in the bathroom for the next...while." He flew over the back of the couch and faced her.
She looked over to him, sad eyes pleading him to stay. "Why?" She asked in a defeated tone.
"I uh….I…." He sighed, knowing no matter what he wouldn't win this.
"Promise….you won't freak out?" He asked, his tone now soft and weak.
She nodded and held her hand to her chest.
Jaune slowly walked over to her and turned around.
"Last chance to say no…" He said softly.
"Jaune...you can trust me...go ahead." She said just as softly.
He trembled slightly as he removed his shirt, and heard Pyrrha's sharp breath.
His back was covered in at least 30 scars and most likely twice as many faded scars.
"Jaune….who….who did this?" She asked as tears began to flow down her cheeks.
He remained silent, trying to hide the tears that were flowing.
"Jaune…." He expected her to call him disfigured, gross, horrifying...but she did something else. She copied what he had done earlier. She placed a single gentle kiss on each one. When she finished she hugged him tight. "Jaune...I need to tell you….I..lo-"
"WE BROUGHT TAKEOUT!" Nora and Ren yelled as they entered the living room, only to be met with a bandaged Pyrrha holding a shirtless Jaune.
"We're you two about to have sex?" Nora blurted out after a few minutes of awkward silence.
Pyrrha and Jaune both turned redder than a fire engine and screamed in sync, "NO!"
"Then why is Jaune shirtless?" Ren asked with a sly smirk.
"I fell down the stairs and it felt like I had hurt something, Pyrrha was making sure I'm okay, right Pyrrha?" Jaune said.
Pyrrha nodded quickly and snatched Jaune's shirt from the floor and handed it to him.
He put it on quickly and smiled to her.
"Soooo…..game night or should we leave you two alone for sex time?" Nora asked.
"GAME TIME!" Pyrrha yelled.
"Geez Nora, whatever you think me and Pyrrha were going to do, it wasn't sex. Pyrrha wouldn't want to have it with me, she'd want someone like….Neptune, or Yatsuhashi." Jaune stated plainly.
Nora stared at Pyrrha whose expression told her exactly what she was thinking...which is literally. You idiot I love you! Nora sighed and noticed how Pyrrha also looked saddened.
"Oh, we almost forgot to mention, we brought halo." Ren said, seemingly oblivious to everything.
Long after they had started game night Pyrrha had begun thinking. Now, at the dinner table, she finally made her decision. "Nora! I want to apply at the diner!" The room fell silent as all eyes were now on Pyrrha. "I uh...I want to do something with my life other than sit around in my room...please?"
"HELL YEAH!" Nora yelled and the two smiled.
Jaune felt his heart sink for some odd reason.
What...why do I feel sad? She's getting a job….and now...I won't see her as often. Jaune saddened and did his best to smile.
"Then it's decided! In the morning you come with me for your first shift!" Nora yelled.
Later that night, nobody noticed it...but Jaune and Pyrrha had practically switched personalities.
PREVIEW OF THE NEXT CHAPTER! STICK AROUND FOR AN AUTHOR'S NOTE RIGHT AFTER IF YOU WANT!
Why the hell am I so...why am I so numb? I hate this! Why the hell am I so numb?! Jaune curled up, he was letting out choked sobs. I need to clean up and hide so Pyrrha doesn't see this. He felt the crimson liquid pooling around him, and he sighed. "Of course...lost too m-much….can't even move…." He chuckled and then spat a thick glob of blood onto the floor. "...sorry Pyrrha….I don't….I don't think I'll be around to protect you anymore...I'm...I-I'm so sorry…" He went limp and his eyes closed.
Pyrrha opened the front door and called out, "Jaune, I'm home!" She waited for a response. That's...strange...where is he? She set her stuff down and made her way upstairs to his room. When she found him, she shrieked and called 911. When she was done she dropped to her knees next to him and hugged him. "Jaune! JAUNE! COME BACK TO ME!" She yelled.
"P-Pyrrha?" A soft, weak and strained Jaune asked.
"JAUNE!" She hugged him tighter.
"I was hoping Ren would find me...I didn't want you to see this…"
"Why!?" She yelled.
"Because...Pyrrha…." He gently placed a hand against her cheek.
"I….I….you…." He coughed and spat another glob of crimson onto the floor and smiled.
"I'm sorry. I just couldn't take it anymore." He slowly closed his eyes.
"JAUNE! JAUNE!" She screamed at him. A minute later paramedics came inside and placed him on a gourney.
Okay, Authors note time. This wasn't as long as the last one, and I may have rushed it a bit, also the Preview...not a good idea really, but I'm going with it. So yeah...anyways, any comments or suggestions put them in the comments. Love you all, enjoy yourselves, till next time!
