"I will Kwazii, don't worry but I need to go get you something real quick." Barnacles said. Kwazii hesitantly nodded and let go of Barnacles. Barnacles jogged down the halls to Kwazii's room. after a moment he opened the door. the police had trashed his room worse then when Barnacles had found him. he shook his head. "I'll have to clean this up later." Barnacles mumbled. he went in and found what he was looking for then left. he brought the item back into the medical bay. he walked up to Kwazii and handed it to him. Kwazii brightened up and took it quickly with a purr. it was stuffed Polar bear, Barnacles had one him fromt he carnival the first time they went. when Kwazii was upset, missing Barnacles, or needed to cuddle something that bear was always there. it's name was B though Barnacles would often argue and get Kwazii to call it Bee. "I thought you could use him." Barnacles said. Kwazii smiled up a him with a slight nod.
but why?
Kwazii ask looking up at him.
"in case I can't be here all the time or I have to go hunt down your tablet." Barnacles said. Kwazii smiled.
your so sweet.
Barnacles could practically hear his sarcasticly serious tone.
"Peso said you should be able to talke in about a week." Barnacles said. Kwazii nodded. "go a head and get some sleep. I won't let anything happen to you." Barnacles said. Kwazii shook his head.
I can't every time I close my eye's... it's hell.
Kwazii wrote. Barnacles reached out for his hand.
"on my honor as an Octonaut, nothing will happen to you." Barnacles said crossing his heart. Kwazii looked upset like he was about to cry and Barnacles bent down kissing his hand. "I swear." Barnacles said softly. Kwazii paused a moment then nodded. it took him awhile but he fell asleep. Barnacles held his hand and watched him. around midnight Kwazii started thrashing. "shh. shhh. it's ok. come on Kwazii." Barnacles whispered. he eventually got him to wake up and Kwazii clung to him sobbing quietly once more. "is it ok if I pick you up?" Barnacles ask. Kwazii didn't stop his crying but he did nod. Barnacles carefully scooped him up and put him down in his lap, once Barnacles had climbed up on to the bed. "it's ok, Kwazii." Barnacles said. he rocked Kwazii and whispered to him softly. he comforted him the best he could do. Kwazii rested his head on Barnacles chest, listening to the calming sound of Barnacles heart. he didn't know why he felt so calmed by it but he didn't actually care at the moment. "it's ok babe." Barnacles said. Barnacles lay'd back and Kwazii let his handbeside his head, on Barnacles chest. Kwazii grabbed the notebook.
say something, please. I find your voice comforting.
Kwazii showed him the note book.
"what do you want me to talk about?" Barnacles ask. his voice vibrated through his chest and Kwazii was comforted slightly.
anything. tell me about your childhood, your favorite thing about the carnival, anything.
Kwazii wrote. Barnacles thought a moment.
"well, let's see. have I ever told you about the day I fell in love with you?" Barancles ask. Kwazii lifted his head slightly and shook it. "ok it was the day we met those clown fish. when we were trapped in the cave." Barnacles started.
seven years ago? we've only dating for two years.
"I know." Barnacles said.
long time to wait huh?
Kwazii ask.
"just slightly." Barnacles replied. "anyway we were trapped in the cave and... I got to see the real side of you. you used to always act like a self centered jerk." Barnacles said.
I was trying to hide my feelings for you behind with my anger.
Kwazii said. Barnacles rubbed his back.
"I figured that." Barnacles said. "well, that day something was different about you. you were so worried about me and I saw the real you. I had a bump on my head and you went nuts. I remember thinking 'who is this and where is Kwazii?' and then after a while, I figured out, that it really was you. I really liked the real you. the you that cared and the you that put everyone else above yourself like you used to try not to do. it was amazing and I found myself falling in love, before I even realized it." Barnacles said. he looked down and could see Kwazii's breathing had slowed and he smiled. "as time went on, I realized my feelings and thought you could never feel the same way about me. eventually I fell in to a semi-depressed state." Barnacles said. he knew Kwazii was asleep but he continued just incase Kwazii woke up. once he finished that story he movied on to his favorite thing to do as a cub. he told several more stories before he was sure Kwazii would sleep, then he closed his eyes and went to sleep.
*next morning*
Barnacles woke up and noticed Kwazii still asleep. the medical bay door opened and Peso shuffled in.
"good morning Peso." Barnacles whispered as the lights came on.
"oh good morning Captain, how did he sleep?" Peso ask.
"as long as I kept talking, he was ok." Barnacles replied. Peso nodded.
"he wanted comfort that you'd be there. even in your sleep, without realizing it, you can hear someone talking to you. plus the sound of it vibrating through your chest was probably comforting." Peso said. "i'll be back in a moment. I need to check on the real Shellington." Peso added. he walked out of the room. "oh your awake. whats your name?" Peso ask.
"Shellington." Shellington replied.
"how many brother do you have?" Peso ask.
"I'm number three out of a set of triplets." Shellington said.
"three?" Peso ask.
"yeah, Rupert was born first I thought he was in jail untill he attacked me the other day then attacked the Captain, Chase was the second born and I haven't seen him in years." Shellington replied.
"how many scars do you have and what are they from?" Peso ask. as he questioned Shellington he was making notes to tell Barnacles.
"why did the Captain break my nose?" Shellington ask. Peso sighed.
"Rupert attacked Captain Barnacles the other day and stabbed Kwazii. yesterday while we were gone, he attacked and raped Kwazii. Captain hit you thinking it was you who attacked Kwazii." Peso said. Shellington deflated. "when you get out, Kwazii will probably be terrified of you so be careful." Peso added. he left the room. Barnacles was laying with Kwazii still, though he looked like he'd fallen back to sleep. a knock on the Medical bay door had Peso curious. he walked over and opened it. "ah yes the cops who upset my patient." Peso glared. "what can I do for you?" Peso ask.
"I brought back his tablet. he really seemed upset at the thought of us needing it." Smokey said. he held out the tablet to Peso who was shocked.
"oh, uh... thanks. when he wakes up i'm sure he will appreciate you bringing it back." Peso smiled. Smokey nodded and left. Peso sat the tablet down and walked out. Barnacles re-awoke to squirming. he opened his eye's and looked down at Kwazii, who seemed to be having a not as bad as before nightmare.
"hey Kwazii. it's morning. wakey wakey." Barnacles whispered softly. slowly, but surely, Kwazii awoke. "can I get up?" Barnacles ask. Kwazii nodded and got off him. Barnacles stood and something caught his eye's. he smiled and brought it over. "guess what." Barnacles said hiding the object behind his back. Kwazii gave him a questioning look and Barnacles held out his tablet. Kwazii grinned and took it as Peso walked back in.
"ah, your both awake." Peso smiled. "Captain, 'he' would like to talk to you." Peso said. they all knew who he was talking about but atleast this way Kwazii didn't freak out.
"Kwazii will you be ok for a few minutes?" Barnacles ask. Kwazii nodded.
"I need to check your stitches anyway. so, lift up your shirt please." Peso said. Kwazii nodded and did as he said while Barnacles went to talk to Shellington. "hmm... slighy more swelling then I counted on, but nothing too serious. I need to change the bandages on your burns." Peso added. Kwazii nodded and looked away from him so he wouldn't have to see those nasty burns again. Peso bandaged them as quickly and as carefully as he could, knowing that Kwazii's neck had to hurt from the burns on it and turning his head probably didn't help. "this may hurt but I have to treaat the one on you neck. if you could lay down, it would make this easier." Peso said. Kwazii did as he ask.
"how are you dearest brother of mine?" Dashi ask walking in. Kwazii didn't move untill Peso was done. he sat up and shrugged. "you don't know?" Dashi ask. Kwazii shrugged again. Dashi held up a game. "how about a game of battle ship?" Dashi ask. Kwazii smiled and made room for her on the bed.
you go first.
Kwazii wrote. he activated the speaker so Dashi wouldn't have to keep reading the screen.