True Love's Kiss
Chapter 11
For the second time that day Wendy Darling's eyes fluttered open to find a distressed Peter staring back at her. This time he barely gave her chance to breathe before she was pulled quite fiercely into his arms. Peter hugged her tightly.
'Oh thank God it worked.' He whispered. 'It worked.' Wendy felt his grip loosen as he moved so he could see her face. He didn't give her much room though, she was still very much stuck in his arms and his face was only inches away from hers. She took in his red tear-stained cheeks and bloodshot eyes. Peter's appearance scared her.
'Peter have you been crying?' He sucked in his breath and froze as she carefully raised her hand to stroke his damp cheek. He took a second before he found his voice.
'No.' He lied with as much conviction as he could manage. Peter grasped her hand in his and moved it away from his face. Wendy glanced around the empty room.
'Peter what happened?' She asked him, his smile faded.
'You died Wendy. Felix crushed your heart, took Henry's and flew away… I think.' He pondered on the last bit, he hadn't really cared what was going on around him after Wendy had fallen lifelessly onto the floor. Wendy looked taken back. She certainly couldn't have died? Her brows furrowed.
'But Peter if he crushed my heart then how am I here?' She watched as his face reddened, the tips of his ears burning. She tried to resist smiling at his adorably embarrassed face.
'Well I, I gave you mine.' He scratched his head. 'I pretty sure I have enough magic to live without my heart inside me and I thought since...' He paused and glanced nervously away from her. 'I thought since it belonged to you anyway maybe it would keep you alive.' Wendy smiled. That was the sweetest thing she'd ever heard, and for it to of come from Peter was even sweeter.
'But at what price?' She asked remembering that nothing was ever simple when it came to magic. Peter shrugged his shoulders.
'I don't know, but as long as your alive and were together then I don't care. Its a price I'm willing to pay.' He wasn't bothered, the price was something he could deal with later.
'Oh Peter.' She said wrapping her free arm around him. She buried her head in his chest and cuddled into him. Peter placed his head on top of hers. They didn't say anything for a long time, they just sat there content to be in each other's arms. Eventually Wendy muttered. 'Peter we need to stop Felix.'
'I know.' He replied. Peter didn't let go of her hand as he got up, pulling her up with him. She found herself pressed up against his chest. His eyes bore into hers. They got lost again in each other's presence and it was a while before Peter broke away from her, coldness replacing his warmth. Wendy shivered at the loss of heat.
'You stay here Wendy, I'm going to finish this.' He told her. Wendy immediately grabbed onto his arm.
'Don't you dare leave me here Peter.' She said determined not to be left behind again.
'Wendy Darling, you have technically died twice today and you are only alive because of me. I do not need to worry about having to save you again.' Peter drawled out the last word.
'Why Peter, technically is a big word for you.' Wendy couldn't help but mock him. Peter faltered.
'Did I use it right?' He asked quietly.
'Yes Peter.'
'Good.' He grinned. 'Now then, what was I saying?'
'I believe you were in the middle of insulting me.' Wendy's smile dropped.
'I am not insulting you. I'm just telling you the truth. I can't ever let you get hurt again.' He shortened the distance between them. 'Especially now you have my heart. You're going to have to take better care of it than you did with your own.' He playfully scolded her. Wendy scowled at him, not impressed with his attempt at humour.
'Peter am I not safer if I'm with you? As I recall both times I have been in danger is because you weren't there.' She knew playing on his ego would be the way to get what she wanted.
'Fine, but if you get yourself in trouble again, I'm putting you back in your cage.' He warned dangerously.
Wendy stepped away from him, her face thundering.
'Peter Pan if you put me back in that cage then I swear I will tear your heart out.' She spat. Pan frowned at her, closing the gap she was trying to create. She took another step back and felt the cool stone behind her. She saw Peter's victory grin as he trapped her between him and the wall. He pressed himself up against her.
'You will do no such thing.' He hissed. Wendy glared at him with as much courage as she could muster. This was the Peter she was used to.
'Yes I will. I don't belong to you Peter. You can't keep me locked up forever.' Wendy squirmed against him. Peter swallowed hard, Wendy was unintentionally rubbing herself against him, determined to wiggle her way out from under him.
'Yes you do. You are mine.' He said possessively. She wasn't looking at him anymore, unshed tears blurring her vision.
'Just as I am yours.' He whispered in her ear, his hot breath tickling her ear lobe. Wendy stopped dead, unsure she'd heard him right. Peter wasn't sure if he was relieved or disappointed when she stopped moving against him.
'So I could put you in a cage?' Wendy pouted. Pan laughed.
'You could try.' He smirked, his breath caused her to shudder. Letting out another laugh he stepped back. Holding out his hand he gestured for her to take it.
'Shall we?' He asked her.
'What are you going to do with Felix?' Wendy asked him quietly, taking his hand.
'I'm going to kill him of course.' He replied far to happily for Wendy's liking.
Author's Note
Ok so first of all, whew Wendy is alright. I really hope your enjoying my story, I am getting carried away with it now. Originally it was only going to be about three chapters long! Please review and let me know what you think. I really enjoy reading your comments, you inspire me to write more :D
