I'm so sorry it's taken this long to update but this year I had exams and I got a job. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 7
Mary-Lynette's POV
When I awake I can see it's early yet as the light coming through the curtains is faint. I roll over and get out of bed, slipping on my slippers and putting on my dressing gown. Just as I'm about to open the door a thought hits, Ash is back! Stupidly I turn to look at the bed to see if he's there. He's not just as he wasn't when I woke up and I nearly hit my head against the door in frustration at myself.
''Stupid, stupid how the hell-'' I chide myself as I step outside my room, only mid-sentence I wham into something rock hard. I look up to see Ash trying to hide a wince. ''Sorry'' I say meekly.
''No problem''
''So where were you? You were supposed to be resting''
''I had a headache so I went to get some paracetamol '' Ash says bluntly before slipping past me back into our room. I stand in the doorway for a moment contemplating what to do. I sigh as I stand back in the room and close the door, stupid ass. I walk back to the bed and sit down as I listen to Ash banging around in the bathroom. Ash sighs from behind the door, ''Mare, will you come in here and help me''
Curious I push the door open to see Ash standing with one arm out of his t-shirt. ''I couldn't find the scissors''
''And why would you need the scissors?''
''To get this fucking tshirt off me''
''Okay calm you horses, why can't you get it off?'' Ash gives me the death glare.
''My ribs hurt when I lift my arms up''
''Right, sit on the toilet'' Ash complies and I stand over him trying to figure out the best to do this. As gently as I can pull the t-shirt over his head and then slide it down his arm so he doesn't have to raise his arm at all.
''Thanks'' Ash says staring up at me.
''No problem'' I say, running my hands down over his bare shoulders, the only part of him that doesn't seem to be covered in bruises. Ash just sits still staring at me, his face blank. I move back to give him some room to stand and when he does he goes over to the mirror to examine himself. I lean against the door and I look at Ash's expression as he sees what has been done to his body. He looks nothing like the lazy cat he was when I first met him, now he just looks angry. No animal I have ever seen could look the way Ash does now. Suddenly he punches the wall, then again and again. I run and grab his arm before he can do any permanent damage to himself.
''Shhh, it's okay. We are going to punish whoever did this to you. There is no use causing yourself more harm'' I run soothing circles on his arms. Ash is not responsive, he just stands there and I'm unsure what to do. Never in my whole relationship with Ash was I ever unsure how to act. I continue to soothe him as best as I can for the next few minutes and some of the tension drains from his body.
''We should go down to breakfast'' Ash says pulling away from me.
''Do you want help putting a new tshirt on?'' Ash nods and walks out of the bathroom, I follow suit. This time it's a lot easier as Ash only needs help getting his head through the hole. I know it's mortifying for him to get help with such a simple act but I know to bring it up will just aggravate him more so I don't mention anything. As Ash and I walk to breakfast I fell the need to fill the silence with pointless chatter because I'm unused to a silence between us. I'm not uncomfortable with Ash's company, more the fact that I'm not used to this new dynamic between us.
Ash gets a warm greeting when we enter the kitchen, everybody wanting to know how he's doing and as I'm making my breakfast I have the chance to consider Ash's behaviour. I come to the realization he's shutting me out. Quinn and Ash come and sit beside me are in a deep discussion.
''So what are we gonna do with our prisoner?'' Ash asks.
''Some of us tried to get some information out of him last night but he wouldn't say anything.'' Quinn replies.
''Are we gonna try again today?''
''Yeah, when everyone cleans up after breakfast, we want to make the right impression right?''
''What, we didn't do that last night when we shoved him on the ground and handcuffed him?'' Quinn and Ash argue back and forth and I'm glad he's talking to someone. When we finish our meal we head back up to the room to get washed and dressed.
''Ash do you think it's wise to see him today?''
''Yeah why wouldn't it?''
''Because your anger might get the best of you''
''When have I ever been unprofessional?''
''I'm just saying why don't you rest today?''
''Resting isn't going to get us anywhere''
''Ash if you want to go fine but I want this stop between us''
''You want to break up with me?'' He mocks.
''No I want this coldness and silence to stop. I feel like I always after drag a conversation out with you'' We stand in silence, both of us trying to figure out what happens next. I make a move to go to the bathroom when Ash grabs my arm, swirls me around and crashes his lips to mine. I let out a little moan at the contact, our little argument all but forgotten. We break apart for breath and Ash presses butterfly kisses along my jaw. I clutch his hair brining him closer to me. I swallow as I feel him nipping at my neck. I let out a silent moan as I fell him move higher and trace his lips down my face. He finally lands just beside my mouth and I turn my head slightly and met his lips with my own. He traces his tongue against my bottom lip asking for entrance and I grant it immediately. I fell his hands trace down my sides and I deepen the kiss even more. His hands find my hips and squeeze. We walk back slightly trying to find the bed but instead I end up against the wall. I groan as he presses me against the wall and then he lifts me up so I can wrap my legs around his waist. I feel as if I'm on fire, my nerves are electrified. Ash carries me to the bed so I was kneeling on the bed. I kneel up on the bed and now I'm slightly taller than Ash. Just as we break the kiss there is a rapid knock on the door.
''Mmmm don't answer it'' I plead.
''I wasn't going to'' Ash say trailing kisses down my neck. ''Go away,'' Ash shouts when the knocking continues.
''Oh good you're not indecent yet'' Mogread says strolling right, Ash and I both sigh in frustration.
''What do you want Mogread?'' Ash growls.
''Well don't shoot the messenger, I'm just here to let you know that some of us are going to question the prisoner, but if you're otherwise preoccupied that's fine''
''No, it's fine I'll be down in a second'' Mogread leaves us then. I get off the bed and start to get dressed into some clothes.
''I'm just brushing my teeth, can you wait for me?''
''Wait you're coming?'' Ash asks pulling his own tooth brush out of his mouth.
''What, you thought I was going to just sit here and miss out on all the action''
''Fine but hurry up'' brushing my teeth as quickly as I can. As a vampire I don't have to really actually brush my teeth but I like my breath to smell nice. As we walk towards the room I realize that we never actually solved our problem, stupid Ash and his distractions. I take a deep breath as we walk into the room. The other Ash is strapped to a chair and has a smug smile on his face. Strange seeing an expression I had seen on my Ash's face many a time yet it looks different on this man.
''Well let's start with what's your name?'' Thierry asks.
''Darren, that's my name''
''Care to tell us explain the resemblance?'' Ash asks.
''Would you believe me if I said I was your long lost twin?'' Ash just stares at him with that blank expression. ''Fine, I'm a shape shifter''
Wait what!? Shape shifters couldn't shift into humans.
Again sorry for the long wait and I hope you enjoyed it. Please review x
