Stalker-Chapter 2

Edgeworth finished his cup of coffee; finally his body was beginning to relax. Phoenix stood, picking up the cup as he walked back towards the kitchen.

"Can I get you anything else, Miles?"

The prosecutor shook his head, he needed to sleep. He felt mentally and physically exhausted, the current events had taken a toll on him. While Phoenix was in the kitchen, he allowed his eyes to fall closed, the defense attorney re-entered the room a soft smile appeared on his lips as he saw Miles dozing, placing a hand gently on his shoulder.

"Miles?"

Edgeworth blinked open his eyes as they focused on Phoenix a soft blush colored his cheeks, he quickly averted his gaze.

"I was just resting my eyes, I'm fine"

Phoenix gave a chuckle and shook his head, giving Edgeworth's shoulder a slight squeeze.

"Come on, you need some sleep"

Edgeworth's blush deepened even more, but he stood slowly his whole body protesting with the effort. He stretched slightly and groaned, his head spun. Maybe he was a lot more tired that he thought, Phoenix moved towards his bedroom and Edgeworth followed close behind him. He glanced around the small bedroom, and then looked at Phoenix tilting his head.

"Where do I sleep?"

Phoenix tilted his head with a soft smile and gave the bed a pat, Edgeworth blinked at him as if confused.

"Here? In your bed?"

Edgeworth blushed a deep shade of red, his mouth dropped slightly as he swallowed hard, his eyes caught Phoenix's and the defense attorney began to chuckle at Edgeworth's reaction.

"With you? What kind of person do you take my for Wight!?"

Phoenix blinked a bit at Edgeworth's words, and began to laugh. He shook his head and regained his composure after a few moments of giggles.

"I ummm…errr..was going to use the couch Miles, unless you want me to sleep with you".

Edgeworth gasped, arms crossed over his chest as the prosecutor became even more flustered. He kept his gaze averted from Phoenix's, and continued to refuse to even look at the defense attorney.

"Out Wright…out now"

Phoenix laughed as he grabbed a spare blanket and pillow, making his way towards the door. He placed his hand on the knob, and turned it. He glanced back at Edgeworth and gave him a small wink, then slipped out letting the door fall shut behind him. Edgeworth heaved a sigh and a smile began to play on his pouty lips, he shook his head. There was just something about Phoenix that made him impossible to hate. Edgeworth felt safe, happy, and complete around the defense attorney; he pulled down the blankets and stripped to his boxers. The prosecutor wrinkled his nose as he lay down on the bed; he wondered how long it had been since the sheets had been washed. He heaved a sigh he decided not to worry about such petty things at the moment. Edgeworth groaned, the bed felt wonderful and even better it smelled like Phoenix. He blushed, why the hell was he having these thoughts? Phoenix was a friend, nothing more than that. But why did he feel this way? He was a man and so wasn't Wright, but Edgeworth was finding it very difficult if not impossible to stop these thoughts. Finally he let his eyes fall shut and he drifted off into a deep, exhausted slumber.

--P/E--

Edgeworth sat bolt upright in the bed, his chest was having and beads of sweat trickled down his skin, his eyes were fixed on a point directly in front of him and his hands were clenched into tight fists. The door flew open and Phoenix dashed in, his eyes darting left and right. He spotted Edgeworth and made his way over to him, he placed his hand on Edgeworth's shoulder and noticed that he was shaking.

"Miles?"

He didn't receive any response; Phoenix frowned slightly and moved his hand from the shoulder to Edgeworth's cheek.

"Miles, look at me?"

Finally Edgeworth moved his gaze towards Phoenix's; tears were running down his cheeks.

"Phoenix I…I had a dream, you..were hurt, because of me…I can't stay here, I just can't. I'm putting you in danger!"

Phoenix wrapped his arms around the shaken Edgeworth and held him as close as he could; the prosecutor's body shook in his arms.

"I'm fine Miles, it was a dream. That's all it was, a bad dream"

Phoenix rocked him gently and finally managed to get him calmed down, Edgeworth buried his face into Phoenix's shoulder, his body heaving with sobs. He gently ran his fingers through Edgeworth's silvery hair.

"Shh..you're okay…".

Finally Edgeworth relaxed once again, he sniffled and looked at Phoenix. He then dropped his gaze to a point on the blanket as if he was embarrassed that he had broken down in front of the defense attorney.

"Miles..want me to stay in here with you?"

Edgeworth swallowed a lump in his throat and gave a nod, his eyes keeping averted. Phoenix reached and stroked his cheek softly, cupping the prosecutor' chin gently but firmly. He lifted his head, and gave Edgeworth a smile and a kiss on the cheek.

"Lie down, I'll be right here. I won't leave you."

Edgeworth did as he was told, and Phoenix laid down beside him. He reached and gently pulled the prosecutor into his arms and held him gently. Edgeworth relaxed even more in his grasp, he took a deep shaky breath.

"Phoenix promise me…don't leave me ever. Please promise me…"

Something in Edgeworth's voice nearly made Phoenix's heart break. He pulled him even closer, he rubbed his back. Edgeworth buried his face into Phoenix's neck softly.

"I promise Miles, I won't ever leave you"

Edgeworth finally fell asleep, Phoenix held him close. Someone was going to pay for hurting Edgeworth, his mental state had been fragile to begin with and he definantly didn't need this stalker after him. He had to get to the bottom of this and fast, it was beginning to affect Miles and not in a good way.