So I'm home from school sick. Being sick sucks. But anyway, I'm sitting at home with nothing to do so I thought I would write some more! So I just wanted to say that you are probably wondering when you are going to find out why they have nightmares, why their parents are so concerned about them, and why they both get really emotional. Well that will all be explained in due time. It is just going to take a while, I have to add in certain elements that will sort act like prep so that you have an idea of what's going on.
Disclaimer: Agent X, Agent Smith, and the kids are mine. Everything else is not mine! You know the drill by now.
"Well, um, I think that's enough for today. I'm going to take a shower, I'm sure you all have much better things to do than watch these all day." I told everybody. I needed to clear my head. My nightmares are replaying over and over again in my head and they won't stop. I know they aren't real, but I just need proof. I need to see with my own eyes that they are just fading scars and not bloody gashes. I shuddered involuntarily.
My mom followed me out with Jase and my dad hot on her heels. "Jade, what's wrong? You've been acting off all day." my mom asked me.
"It's nothing mom, I'm fine I promise. I'm just going to take a shower. Jeez people. Can't a girl take a shower in peace?" I turned away from them and closed the elevator before any of them could follow me.
Once I was in my room I took off my shirt and looked at my back and arms in the mirror, sighing in relief. I'm not crazy, I know that they are just dreams, but it just seems so real. I took a shaky breath. Just get it together Jade. You're stronger than this. I told myself, not sure if I entirely believed that. "Man, I'm messed up. What happened Jade? You were fine a few days ago. You were getting better. Now what?" I whispered to myself.
"You aren't messed up. You're gonna be okay Red. I promise, I won't let anything happen to you." I heard Jase say from behind me. I didn't even notice him come in. I took another shaky, broken up breath. A few days ago I would've cried, but now, I don't think I could even if I wanted to.
"You realize I'm still not wearing a shirt right?" I told him, still wearing my denim shorts and bra. I hid behind my wall of snark. It usually works, not against Jase, but what do I have to lose? Besides, even if he didn't know me so well, he can feel my emotions.
"Well, I've seen it before, remember? In training you just wear a sports bra and shorts, it's not like it's anything new. And don't try to sidetrack the conversation. Just talk to me. You don't have to be strong all the time." He told me, concern laced through his words.
"I just- it's been two years, Jase. Two years since then. I thought I would be ok by now. I knew I would be a different person, but I didn't think I would be still totally broken. It's just not- it's not ok Jase. I don't know if I'm ever going to be ok. I just don't know."
"You might not know, but I know. I know that you'll be ok. You'll be fine, I swear on my life that everything is going to be ok." He told me, taking my hands. I refused to look at him.
"How can you be so sure? How do you know? How can you promise me that?" I asked him, avoiding his gaze. I rubbed my wrist, feeling a little bit self- conscious about the scars now.
"I love you. that's how. Don't be unsure. Things will work out." I looked at him finally to see that his eyes were shiny and wet.
"I love you too Jase." He pulled me in for a hug, we just stood there like that, holding on to each other tight as I tried to steady my breathing. I felt safe like this. I smiled a little bit. Even if jase wasn't my boyfriend, he would still be here, because before any of that, we are best friends, always have been. "I love you so much." I whispered again.
"I love you too." He just tightened his grip on me. The shower that I was supposed to take forgotten. Little did we know that we were being watched.
(THIRD PERSON POV, WITHOUT JADE AND JASON)
"JARVIS! Show us Jade and Jason." Said Pepper, noticing Natasha and Steve's distress. The video showed up. They all watched in silence until the end of their conversation.
Jason and Jade were holding each other close. Jade was only wearing a bra and shorts, revealing the scars on her back, legs, and arms. "I love you so much." she whispered to Jason.
"Oh Jade," Murmured Dianna as she saw one of her best friends breaking down. Jade had always been the strong one, and they knew the basics of what had happened, but nobody would tell her details.
"I know sweetheart, I know." murmured Fitz, rubbing his daughters back soothingly. as Elliot held her hand.
(BACK TO JADE POV)
I was so comfortable, I could have fallen asleep like that, even though we were standing. I didn't want to pull back, but I really did need to take a shower. I looked at him, "Thanks Jase, I needed that. But I really do have to take a shower." I told him, smiling faintly.
"Ok, just call me if you need anything. I'll see you later." He told me. He leaned in and kissed me briefly before leaving.
(LATER)
"Ok, well, we've all eaten? I think we can watch one more video." I told everybody, a smile on my face. Wait a minute, what was that? Did Di just? No. My expression turned cold. "Were you guys watching us? How dare you all do that? I didn't want you guys to see the scars. The only people who have are my parents and Jase. Nobody else was supposed to."
"What are you talking about? We never watched anything." Dianna lied to me. I glared at her harshly.
"Shut up Dianna, you're a worse liar than your mother, I can read your mind. Don't lie to me, ever. You all just invaded my privacy. All of you." I glared at each and every one of them. Some of them backed away from the thoughts shouted at them. It was times like right now when I lost control, my angry thoughts shooting out to all of them.
"Jade, calm down. You're losing control." My mother told me gently. I wasn't angry at her, or my dad or Jase. I took a deep breath and willed my thoughts to come back to me. Now all of their thoughts were shooting at me and I couldn't breath.
I could feel the walls closing in on me. My heart was beating like crazy. I sank down to the floor clutching my head. I could make out voices but didn't know what they were saying. Tears were streaming down my face. I couldn't see anything and my vision was red. I felt like collapsing. Now I was screaming and shouting but what I was saying I had no clue. I could hear their voices taunting me, I could see images of my scars. I was reliving my nightmares. Then I blacked out.
When I woke up I was in some sort of hospital room. Suddenly someone was walking in the door. It was Jase, but he looked tired, worn out. "Jase, how long have I been out?"
"Red! You're awake!" He crushed me with a hug, and starting kissing me. I kissed back obviously, a little surprised, but seriously how long have I been out for?
"Jase, what happened? How long was I out?" I asked again once we separated. I really needed to know.
"Well, once you got control of your powers, you started having a panic attack, you were screaming out for us to 'not do this'. To leave you alone, and then you started calling my name. you were crying and screaming and I- I didn't know what to do. Then you just blacked out." His eyes looked tired and his dark circles had come back. HIs hair was totally messed up, more messed up than usual, and he looked like he hadn't been sleeping. "You were out for a week."
"Have you slept since I blacked out?" I asked him concerned. He shook his head no after a moment's hesitation. "Well you mister, are going to come over here and sleep. Ah ah ah! No buts! Get in next to me. You aren't getting up until I say so." I told him sternly.
He smirked at me, "Fine." He got in next to me and wrapped his arms around my waist while I put my arms around his neck. He fell asleep within a few minutes. I stroked his hair. He looked so peaceful sleeping. I sat there thinking about my stupid powers and how I never wanted them. I thought about how I could possibly lose control like that. I haven't lost control in 2 years. I probably really hurt them.
Mom and Dad walked into the room, stalling my thought process for now. They also looked like they haven't slept in a week. They looked at me, surprised to see me awake with Jase asleep next to me.
"Jade! You're awake!" My mom exclaimed and rushed over to hug me, careful not to wake Jason.
"You scared us so much. Don't ever do that again!" My dad told me and gave me a hug too once my mom had moved out of the way.
"Sorry, you two haven't been sleeping have you? Of course you haven't. As soon as I get out of here you two are going to sleep and not waking up until I let you. And yes, I can do that. I can make you sleep forever if I wanted to. But I wouldn't do that." I told them, smirking at their shocked faces.
"So, what are you doing cuddling with Jason hmmm?" my mom asked me, an amused expression on her face.
"What? I can't cuddle with my boyfriend?" judging by the look on my dad's face, I'm guessing the answer is no. But whatever. I could care less.
"Yeah, but his arms are around your waist." My dad said frowning at my waist. He was going into overprotective dad mode again.
'Yes dad. How observant of you," I teased him. "He's seen me in nothing but a bra and shorts before, I'm pretty sure putting his arms around my waist isn't gonna hurt."
"Oh don't remind me." He grumbled. Having a 125 year old dad and a 121 year old mom has its downsides. My dad is still getting used to all this 21st century stuff but my mom at least gets it.
"Well, Bruce said that you can get out of here as soon as you wake up, but I guess you don't want to wake him up." said my dad, gesturing at Jason.
"Nah, it's fine, he's been power napping." I told them and shook Jason awake. 'Hey, Jase? Time to wake up."
"I don't wanna." He mumbled, snuggling closer to me. I snorted.
"You're acting like a baby. Get up. I don't want to stay in here any longer." I told him. Holding back a smirk.
"Fine, I'll get up." He grumbled reluctantly. "You're such a meany. I was having such good dreams."
"Yeah? And who do you think gave you those dreams hmm?" I asked him, I really hoped JARVIS was filming this.
"I don't care. I want to sleep more. Not fair." He grumbled some more, picking himself off of the bed.
"I'm going to go change. DON'T GO BACK TO SLEEP. I'll know." I told him sternly. I just realized, I was wearing a hospital gown, with nothing underneath. Ok, awkward. If this wasn't Jase I probably would have been bright red by now. I heard him flop on the bed. I sighed and turned back towards him.
"Ok fine, we'll make a deal. If you get up now, we can cuddle more later." He got up at that, still grumbling and went to wash up.
I sighed overdramatically and went to go change my clothes, maybe take a shower. Huh, I never did take that shower.
Once I was done I went downstairs to go watch more videos. I walked into the common room where I was ambushed by a certain genius girl. She tackled me in a hug and was practically sobbing into my shoulder. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. We shouldn't have watched the video without your permission. I'm so sorry. Please forgive me."
"Dianna, it's fine. I'm ok now. I'm not upset at you guys. I just didn't want you guys to see that. But it's ok now." I told her, rubbing her back.
"Well, now that Red is back let's watch another video before lunch." said Jase, rubbing his neck, remembering now what he said while he was half asleep.
"Jase!" cried out Jade. "Your mom is gonna be here in a few minutes. You should go say hi. You haven't seen her in a week."
"Really?" He cried excitedly, getting up to go greet them. He ran over to the doors and sat right in front of them, waiting for them to come home so he could tackle them with hugs.
They walked in the door, almost tripping over Jason. Agent X started to reprimand him "Jason! What are y-" She was cut off, being tackled to the ground by her son, who apparently was strong enough to do that. He was hugging her tightly. Then he got off of her and did the same to his dad, but Agent Smith was ready for it, so he didn't fall down to the ground. When Jason got off of them he started frowning.
"Jason, why are you frowning?" asked Agent Smith, puzzled.
"Does this mean no more sleepovers?" He asked his dad sadly. He looked completely shattered.
Jade walked over to him, "Jase, we live in the same building, you doofus." she said, giggling.
"Wow, I really am a doofus aren't I?" he asked, a puzzled expression on his face.
"Yup, you really are. But you're my doofus. C'mon let's go finish our chutes and ladders game." His face brightened at that, and they raced back to the room together laughing.
"THAT WAS SO CUTE OH MY GOSH." shouted out Skye. "I am literally fangirling about you guys. Speaking of which, did you know that there is fanfiction out there about you two? Some of it is a bit gross but, like some of them ship Sarah and Jason together, talk about gross. And then some of them ship Lincoln with Jemma! Like, have you people got no respect? They're both married! Jeez people. Oh and look at-" Lincoln clamped his hand over her mouth before she could continue.
"Thanks honey, but I think you're going to start scaring the children." He told her gently. She shot a cross look at him and moved away his hand.
"Okay, so we have an announcement to make!" Jason's mom said holding Agent SMith's hand.
"I'm pregnant again." She said to Jason and Natalie's shocked faces. The two just looked at each other, then at me and Eddie sitting next to them. They looked at their parents and then got up and left. Eddie and I got up to follow them.
