Her alarm buzzed and she quickly slapped it, so as not to awake Ike.
She looked over and his back was facing her.
The blanket was over him, but his back was bare, and his skin was shining in the bright moonlight that was seeping through their window. His body was slowly rising and falling.
Samus believed he was asleep and sighed with relief. Her mind was still a bit foggy from what he told her before she went to bed. She got up and looked over the window before changing into her Zero suit. She headed into the bathroom and splashed her face with cool water. She shut the lights off and was about the exit the dorm.
"Have fun."
His deep voice made her jump and almost scream. She turned around and looked at him. "You were up?"
"For a while."
"That's not good, Ike. You should rest up as much as you can."
He smiled.
"I mean it!"
"I know, I know. Go train."
She looked at him one last time and headed out the door. Deep down, Samus didn't like the way Ike was acting. She was fairly concerned and a bit confused as well. What if it was something to do with his arm? What if he was in pain? Maybe she should just go back and skip her workout.
But she knew she couldn't do that. For one, Ike would never tolerate that. He would force her out and probably lock the door until it was three. Another reason was that Samus couldn't skip a day. She understood how important taking a break was, but for the past week she wasn't pushing herself very hard. On some nights, she would just sit down and think.
The training arena was in sight, and the lights were all off. Samus had grown accustomed to that because of Ike's absence. A small plummeting feeling in her stomach formed. She knew she was a bit lonely during her sessions, but she didn't like thinking about it. I've been alone so many times before Ike showed up. What's the difference? It's only been a month…
Samus placed her gun on the bench and began to stretch. Maybe she would work on Multi-Man Brawl today… That match, after all, never interfered with the portal hours, for it was its own little category to worry about.
Samus stretched her calves out and looked at Ike's side of the gym. It was awfully quiet, and she didn't like it at all. Ten more days of this…
That also meant ten more days of sharing a room with Ike.
For some preposterous reason, that made Samus feel a bit down.
She rolled her eyes and gave herself a stern talking to. Shouldn't I be glad?
Then she remembered when Ike said he didn't mean it when he told Peach that they were "just friends."
Ugh! Her mind was playing games with her, and she was beginning to get pissed off. She looked over at the sandbags and decided she'd work hand to hand combat.
Samus jogged over and stood in a battle ready stance. She swiped the bag with kicks, punches, and uppercut blows. Soon enough, the bag was destroyed. She continued to the next few bags and devoured them in less than thirty seconds.
She still didn't feel occupied. Her mind was still on overdrive.
Samus looked at the treadmills and walked over. Maybe a good, fast, long sprint will keep my mind off of things.
She stepped on the treadmill and turned it on. Once she started moving, she repeatedly pressed the MPH button.
5.5… 6.2… 7.3… 7.8…
Samus started gaining up speed, and her feet started moving faster.
8.5…9.3…9.9…10.7…
She started sprinting even faster; her mind still working her out even more.
11.5…11.7…12.0.
She was on the fastest setting, sprinting and breathing heavily. Her mind was still somehow working.
It would be so much better if Ike was on the other treadmill- or lifting weights-
Samus slammed her fist on the treadmill and the speed went down. She jumped up and placed her feet on the sides, breathing heavily and glaring at the machine.
She slammed her fist down once more, got off, and walked over to the bench and slumped down.
Ten more days! That's too far!
She looked at the clock above her head. 2:45AM…
Samus couldn't leave now- She knew Ike would be awake… She would have to spend a few minutes extra at the arena.
But what on earth would she do?
Samus sighed when she saw the door in sight. Her morning literally consisted of her sitting on the ground, playng around with a damned beam sword. This better not continue for the next week…
She stepped into the room at around 3:30AM. She was expecting Ike to be fast asleep, but to her utter surprise, he was still awake.
"Ike! I told you to go to bed!
Ike looked up at her, "I wasn't able to fall asleep."
"The nurse said to rest up- I don't want you to have to sit for another week!"
He chuckled the slightest bit but stopped once he realized Samus was serious. "I'm fine, Samus, really."
She sighed reluctantly. Ike never listened to her, even if it was for his better doing. She should've given up by now, but she still feels responsible for the injury to his arm. "Alright, fine. Do you need anything? Myabe some warm milk might help you shut your eyes."
"I'm fine, Samus."
"What about a glass of water?"
"I'm okay."
Samus stared at him. Even now, he looked pretty out of it. What was on his mind? Was he in pain? Was he trying to hide it? Did he take his medicine like the nurse said to do? She turned around and headed for the bathroom with her pajamas nestled in her hand. She didn't want to jump to conclusions, but Ike did seem deep in thought. Maybe he's just very tired. I would look like that if I wanted to sleep but couldn't close my eyes…
She easily brushed her zero suit off her muscular body and slipped her legs through the holes in her sweatpants. She then put her tank top on over her head and fixed her blonde hair. Samus looked up at herself in the mirror and for once noticed how tired she looked. She felt a bit concerned and responsible for Ike's sudden burst of insomnia, but she didn't understand why.
Opening the bathroom door, she shut off the lights and walked towards her messy mattress. The lamp on the table next to Ike's bed was on, and he sitting on the side, looking out the window.
Ike wasn't usually like this- not by Samus, at least. When he was out during the day with the others, he was more casual, calm and solemn, but when he was with Samus, he smiled and teased. Right now, he was none of the above and Samus wondered if it was something she had done or said. She cautiously sat down in her bed and continued to search him.
"Do you want me to turn the lights off, Ike?"
Ike reached over and turned the lamp off.
Samus lay down and rested her head on her pillow, still a bit unsure. She saw that Ike was still sitting up and was on the side of his bed. He wasn't wearing a shirt, and his arm was resting in his lap. The moonlight seeping through the window hit his bare chest well. She could see the outline of his muscles and-
She immediately looked directly in front of her, noticing just then she was staring at him and felt a bit embarrassed.
Samus rolled over, her back facing him, when she heard the faintest sigh escape from Ike.
She sat straight up in her bed, "What's wrong Ike?"
She didn't get an answer.
"Did you take your painkillers," she stood up and reached for the pain medication on his nightstand. "I'm scared that you may have forgotten. Maybe that's why you look so out of it. Here, let me open it for-"
The feeling of Ike's hand grasped her wrist. She was confused and quite unsure about what to think.
"Ike? What-"
He hesitated but began to speak, "Samus," he looked directly at her.
"What's wrong? Are you alr-"
"Just for one night, I want to know what it's like to have you besides me."
Samus was completely caught off guard. Her cheeks turned a dark red shade, and she was once again thankful that the moon was the only thing providing light. "Wh-? But I'm just across the room from you-"
Ike shook his head slightly and chuckled at how lost and vulnerable Samus was, but stopped a second after. "I want you to lay with me. Just once. And then we can go back to our normal, everyday teasing and shouting. Just- one night. I want to know what it's like- what it feels like- to have you in my arms."
Samus just stood there, completely speechless. Her "butterflies" were pounding all around in her stomach. She looked at Ike, wide eyed with her mouth slightly parted.
Ike pulled her closer to him. He continued to look at her.
Samus finally regained her composure and blinked. She still didn't speak as Ike laid her down next to him. He smiled right away and wrapped both his arms around Samus once they were situated.
No matter how many butterflies Samus endured, she felt comfortable. She enjoyed the feeling of being next to him, no matter how uneasy it made her.
Ike softly pushed her hair aside. Samus's eyes widened as she quickly remembered the day during their training session.
He moved over and gently kissed her shoulder. Once again, he led a trail up and stopped a bit at her neck. Samus jumped, and Ike chuckled and continued. He then sat up a bit, putting his weight on his good arm and loomed over Samus just the slightest.
Her mind racing and her heart all out of whack, she looked up at Ike.
In a quick movement, He moved in closer and kissed her cheek. One hand was placed on the other side of her face, and he gradually moved her head to face him directly.
Before Samus had time to think about what was going on, Ike planted his lips directly on hers. Her eyelids shot up and her face was the darkest shade of red yet. She absolutely didn't expect that, and she had no idea what to do. Her heart was pounding, and she swore the feeling in her stomach was going to make her explode.
After a couple moments, Ike pulled his lips away and looked at her. She was still wide-eyed and red, and his warm smile made it even worse.
Ike lay back down and pulled her close to him and rested his chin on her head. He sighed and continued to smile. The moonlight seeping through the window rested on both of them.
Samus gingerly rested her hand on where his was- near her hip- and closed her eyes.
Ike leaned over and whispered in her ear, "Back to normal tomorrow?"
"Back to normal tomorrow."
He chuckled and closed his eyes once more for the final time that night.
I'm not good at this...
xD
I'm sorry for always saying this but I'm out of ideas. ._. If I get enough reviews, I'll continue. 3ish?
I'm sorry I'm just not very motivated! ):
-XJay
