Chapter 9.
Pearle and Peter who had waited with Meredith in her workshop stood impatiently side by side with their arms folded each of them wanting to return to work on their
M Crafts. Peter looked at Pearle and asked "so what colours did you pick?".
Pearle looked down and replied "white and pink". Seeing Peter nod his head she asked "what colours did you pick?".
Peter smiled and unfolding his arms he replied "yellow and blue".
Meredith smiled as she listened to her children's conversation before saying "ye won't have to wait long until Tulk comes back to get you both. Then ye can work on
your M Crafts".
Before Peter or Pearle could say anything else the door slid open and Yondu walked in and said "back to work". Peter and Pearle grinned and rushed back to the
hanger. Yondu watched them go before the door slid shut. Walking across to Meredith he sat across from her and said "hey".
Meredith smiled and putting down the coat she was working on she said "hey Yondu. Is everything alright?"
Yondu huffed and taking his arrow out he said "yes and no. Got a visit from an old friend who only decided to visit based on a rumour he heard".
"Well at least he came to visit. It's nice to have friends" said Meredith as she pulled out a bottle of scotch from a secret compartment and pushed it toward Yondu.
Yondu took the bottle and opening it he took a long swig and before he could stop himself he said "well he ain't my friend, he used to be but that was before I went
and messed it up".
Meredith saw a flash of pain and regret in his eyes and pulling her chair closer to his so she was facing him and said "Yondu I'm sure whatever you did he will forgive
you in time".
Yondu looked into the scotch bottle and taking another mouthful he shook his head he said "nah it don't work like that Mer. Once you break the rules we Ravagers
swear by we are exiled by our leader and there is no going back".
Meredith nodded her head slowly and asked "Yondu what did you do to get you and your crew exiled?".
Yondu flinched and standing up he placed the scotch bottle on the workbench and snapped "that ain't your business Mer".
Meredith stood up and looking up at his face she said "I'm sorry Yondu I was only trying to help".
"I don't need your help Mer. Don't ask me about why I was exiled ever again" yelled Yondu instantly regretting he yelled at her when he felt the slap of her hand
across the right side of his face making his scars sting. Grabbing her hands in his own he pulled her to his chest and letting go of her hands he wrapped his arms
around her and held her against his chest before he whispered "I'm sorry Mer I didn't mean to speak to you like that".
Meredith felt tears run down her cheeks and holding back the sobs she said "okay. I'm sorry I slapped you".
Yondu chuckled softly and leaning his cheek against her head he said "I deserved that slap Mer just like I deserved my exile".
Meredith wrapped her arms around his waist and said "I won't ask you again about your exile I promise. I just wanted to make you feel happy".
Pulling away Yondu kept Meredith in his arms and looking into her eyes he said "you don't need to make me happy Mer. I'm always happy when you're beside me".
Meredith felt her heart swell with happiness at what Yondu had said and before she could stop herself she covered his lips with her own and kissed him hungrily
wanting someone to love her.
Shocked by Meredith's sudden move Yondu stilled his lips for a second before reciprocating her kiss. Feeling her arms slip around his neck he deepened the kiss
pushing away the idea that this could put Meredith in even greater danger. He didn't know how long they kissed before they slowly pulled away from each other in
need of air. They both stood gasping for air letting their hearts return to a normal rhythm before Yondu said "I want to do that again".
Meredith smiled and taking his hand in hers she said "we will later but right now we should get back to work or someone will come looking for you".
"They're gonna find out eventually Mer" said Yondu softly as he squeezed her hand.
"I know. It's the kids we have to think about Yondu" said Meredith softly.
Nodding his head Yondu kissed her softly before saying "okay. I need to get back to the bridge I'll see ya later Mer".
"Yes you will" said Meredith as she sat back at her table to work.
The day passed slowly with Yondu managing the bridge. He hadn't felt this happy in a long time and with Meredith by his side he knew the future looked bright.
Hearing running footsteps coming down the hall he turned around to see Tulk enter the bridge red faced and breathless.
"Captain it's Pearle. She climbed onto the top of the M Craft while I was helping Peter with the paint and she fell. She's unconscious and she won't wake up" said Tulk
between gasping breaths.
Yondu whistle his arrow to Tulk's forehead and roared "you fool. Go and get Meredith and Oblo and pray that that child is not dead". Whistling his arrow back Yondu
rand down the corridors to the hanger bay where Peter knelt by his sister sobbing loudly.
Seeing Yondu enter he stood up and cried "she won't wake up Yondu".
Yondu knelt beside Pearle and leant his head close to her chest and hearing her heart beat he said "it's okay Pete she's still alive". Hearing rushed steps behind him
Yondu placed his hand on Pearle's head and feeling a wet substance he roared "Oblo get Pearle to med bay now and fix her". Standing up and seeing Meredith beside
him he took her hand and led her to med bay with Peter holding his other hand.
Meredith felt her stomach churning with fear of losing her child and leaned against Yondu before her whole world went black.
"Is Mom okay?" asked Peter between sobs.
Picking Meredith up in his arms bridal style Yondu nodded before replying "she is boy now come on". Peter wiped his eyes and followed Yondu to med bay praying that
his sister would be okay.
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