"I can't believe you fell asleep on me." Jason muttered, adjusting his tie as I lay beside him. "Actually I can believe that."
"Aww I am on medication and apparently it makes me sleepy." I mumbled, a blanket wrapped around my shoulders as I chewed my lower lip.
"I'm just kidding, Crystal. You do look cute when you're asleep." Jason answered, moving closer. When he planted a kiss on my cheek I managed a tiny smile, resting my head against his shoulder. "Do you want something to eat?" He asked only to hear a distinct gurgle and I snorted when he burst out laughing.
"Hah hah. So I'm a little hungry." I grumbled, waiting for his laughter to die down. Eventually he headed for the kitchen and I sighed, wrapping the blanket tighter around my body as I waited for him to return. "Still feel a little weak." I muttered to myself, rubbing at my eyes.
"Not surprised. Your heart rate's a little low." Jason commented and I jumped, a tiny yelp escaping my lips as he returned with a plate in his hand. "Why are you looking at me like that?" He asked, sitting beside me on the bed.
"How can you tell that about me?" I asked and he set the plate on the desk beside my bed, gently reaching for my left hand. "Okay what are you doing?"
"Just relax, okay? I am an android after all and I can sense your heart rate." Jason explained as he stared at me, a tiny smile on his face as I blinked. "Hmm..."
"Huh what is it?" I asked, not expecting him to lean forward and kiss me hard on the lips. "Hey you were just kidding!" I grumbled as he released my hand, chuckling when my cheeks turned red.
"I was but you still look pale. Here, eat this." Jason answered, handing me the plate and I reluctantly took it from him. He watched in silence as I ate the sandwich, taking the empty plate from me as I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand. "Better?"
"Yeah...thanks." I replied as he gently reached for my hand again, giving it a light squeeze. "I still don't feel like myself." I admitted and he smiled, drapping an arm around my shoulders.
"You don't need to apologize. I'm just happy you're still in one piece." Jason answered and I grinned, resting my head on his shoulder. "Huh never thought I would ever be happy."
"It kind of helps when you're not working for a nutjob." I told him, not expecting Jason to burst out laughing. "I'm guessing you're okay with working for N-Tek now?"
"Being one of the good guys? Not sure." Jason said after he finished laughing and I shrugged, liking his hand on mine.
"Then how about 'Anti-hero'? Does that work for you?" I suggested and he nodded, planting a kiss on my forehead. "Then that's that. Look I don't know about you but I could use a shower."
"Could you use some company?" Jason replied, his eyebrows raised and I smiled. "Then let's go...Agent Crystal." He added, lifting me into his arms. I laughed, pretending to struggle as he carried me towards the bathroom though when he kissed me I sighed.
Now standing in front of the full length mirror, I reached for my shirt only to freeze. After he stripped down to his shorts, Jason turned to see me shaking.
"Something wrong?" He asked and I turned to see him standing beside me. "Do you need some help?" He added, his eyebrow raised and I rolled mine.
"No, I don't. It's just I...I'm not sure I really need a shower." I quickly replied and he rolled his eyes this time before he focused on me, orange eyes staring into my silver ones until I sighed. "I'm...scared okay? I know I have scars and they're...probably off-putting."
"Crystal, look at me okay?" Jason said, cupping my chin and I turned to look at him. "You could never be ugly to me. Would I still be here if I thought that about you?"
"I guess not. I'm just...really scared to look." I whispered and he pulled me into a hug, holding me until I stopped shaking. "Thank you. You're the first person who stuck by me."
"Hey you fought Dredd to protect me. I couldn't ask for a better girlfriend." Jason replied as I rested my head against his chest. "Besides didn't you already see the scars?"
"Actually I haven't taken the bandages off yet. I was...kind of scared too." I answered and he grinned, reaching down and I yelped as he tuggled at the bandages. "Hey a warning would've been nice."
"Crystal, calm down." Jason said as the last of the bandage slipped from my stomach, revealing a series of faint pink lines across the bottom of my stomach. "See? Nothing."
"Whatever, Naught." I muttered, heading over to the shower. Secretly I was happy that I only had a few surgery scars as I unbuttoned my shirt, dropping it on the floor. Much to the amusement of Jason who picked it up, along with my discarded shorts which I dropped just after my shirt. "Okay shower time." I grinned, not too surprised when I felt Jason's fingers brush my bra and underpants. "Fine go ahead." I sighed, a pleasant shiver running through my stomach as he unbuttoned my bra first brushing the base of my spine.
"Are you sure about that?" Jason asked, fingers moving towards my backside. Instantly I froze as his fingers slipped into my underpants and I turned my head slightly, eyebrow raised. "You did offer." He pointed out and I sighed, giving him a nod.
Hooking his fingers around the waistband, Jason gently slipped my underpants off. After a moment I lifted one leg then the other and Jason grinned, kneeling behind me he slipped them over my legs. Tossing them to the side he wrapped his arms around my waist and I leant my head against his chest, sighing when he nuzzled my neck. His head moved further down and I tilted my head back, a tiny smile curling my lips as he kissed my throat. "I...thank you for being here...with me." I whispered as Jason's arms wrapped around my waist.
"You don't need to push yourself if you're not ready." Jason told me and I tilted my head back, one eyebrow raised. "I know you're still weak even if you won't admit it." He added, running his fingers against the scars on my stomach. When I jerked, unable to stop a whimper of pain, Jason sighed.
"I'm fine, really." I protested and Jason raised his eyebrow this time, obviously not convinced. "Alright, geeze. My stomach aches okay?"
"That's what I thought. You can't just say you're in pain can you?" Jason sighed, guiding me into the shower despite my protests. "Stubborn woman you are." He added, grabbing the shampoo bottle. After squeezing a few drops into his hand he set the shampoo bottle back on the sink.
"Oh sure, kick me when I'm down." I complained, secretly pleased when he gently ran his fingers through my hair soaping it.
"Complain, complain." Jason said, a tiny smile on his lips. Removing his hand from my hair he gave my cheek a quick kiss before he knelt.
"Just what are you doing now?" I asked, a grin crossing my lips as he tugged his boxers down. Tossing his boxers to the side, Jason grabbed the shampoo bottle again. Lathering his own hair he replaced the bottle, joining me under the shower. "Oh I see. Can't keep away from me can you?"
"Whatever you say, Crystal." Jason muttered, wrapping his arms around my waist. Resting my head against his chest I closed my eyes, only to open them to Jason's voice again. "You didn't fall asleep again did you?" He teased when my cheeks flushed.
"Give me a break, Naught. I did have major surgery not that long ago." I grumbled, trying not to notice his body pressed up against mine. His naked body might I add?
"I do remember. You're not the only one." Jason admitted and I turned my head, eyebrows raised in confusion. "You remember that device that Dredd used to control me?" When I flinched he sighed. "Sorry but I need to tell you something...I had it surgically removed by N-Tek."
"So does this mean Dredd can't control you anymore?" I asked and he gave me a slight nod.
"Even if he builds another control device it won't work, the one in my head's gone for good." Jason finished, staring when I buried my face in his chest. Hearing a sob he froze. "Hey I thought you'd be pleased."
"I am...I'm happy he can't take you away from me again." I whispered, lifting my head. Giving me a smile, Jason hugged me brushing a kiss on the top of my hair when I sniffed again.
"You have a strange idea of what happy is." Jason joked and I lifted my head, giving him a tiny smile. "Still at least we don't have to worry about Dredd taking control of me."
"Yeah. I just wish we could have caught Dredd." I answered, giggling when I saw one of Jason's eyebrows raised. "Think about it; he'll never bother us again if he's behind bars."
"Maybe but have you tried to fight him?" Jason asked and this time I frowned. Removing my arms from around his waist I turned around, arms crossed against my chest. "I shouldn't have said that."
"Yeah you shouldn't have. In case you forgot I almost died trying to fight him. I want to stop him too but I'm scared." I whispered, biting my lips to stop a sniff. "It's not funny." I snapped when I heard Jason chuckle.
"You know you're pretty cute when you're angry." Jason pointed out, his arms wrapping around my waist. "For your information I was just trying to stop you from crying again. Looks like it worked." He added and I rolled my eyes, a tiny smile curling my lips. "Now we should probably get dressed."
"Yeah we should." I agreed as he cupped my chin with one hand. Tilting my head back I sighed as he kissed me, his lips gentle.
A few minutes later I sat on the couch, now dressed in just a skirt and t-shirt as Jason walked to the fridge. After opening it he frowned, closing it in less than a minute. "Looks like we're buying takeout." Jason commented as he joined me on the couch.
"Sorry about that. With everything that's happened I didn't get a chance to go grocery shopping." I sighed and he just grinned, brushing a kiss against my forehead.
"We've both been a little busy. Don't worry about it." Jason replied as I rested my head against his, his hand grasping mine. "Now what do you want to eat?"
