This chapter is entirely in Monty's Point of View.
Chapter 2- How is it possible?
I'd raised Waylon Smithers Jr. for much of his young life, he'd been like a son to me. As he grew into a young man who came to work with me at the Nuclear Power Plant, I began to see him as an equal, and he soon became my friend. One of the only dear friends I'd ever had. So why? How could those feelings have been so twisted over the years since he began working for me? How is it possible that I've fallen in love with him? If he found out my feelings for him, would he understand? Or would he think I was a monster or a pervert? I know he adores me, so I didn't want to taint our friendship by telling him my feelings for him. I had tried to push him away, drown my feelings for him with caustic remarks or hurtful behavior. But nothing seemed to work, or had changed my feelings for him. Once I realized this, I resigned myself to the fate of being alone for the rest of my life.
The object of my thoughts entered my office, carrying my coffee and paper. He sat them on the desk in front of me, and he smiled lightly. 'He always does everything for me without complaining.' I thanked him and shot a small smile his way. I could see a tormented expression cross his face and felt my heart ache painfully. 'He looks like I feel right now.' I felt like pulling him into a hug, wanting to wipe that sad expression off his face. He talked amiably with me, and I found myself grateful for the distraction. I hated to see him with that look on his face. I had to fight hard to not touch him as he stood so closely with me.
"Smithers…" I said softly and he turned to look at me. "I'm done with the paper now." He reached out and took the newspaper from my hand, his fingers accidently brushing against mine. I gasped at the contact and hoped he didn't hear me. My heart was fluttering madly in my chest and I feared it would burst suddenly. 'I can't believe that only a brief touch can make me feel that way.' I saw his cheeks heat up and he pulled away from me. I felt sadness well up at the loss of his warm touch.
"S-sorry, sir." He muttered softly, his eyes looking away from me.
"Don't be…" I said, holding my breath to see his reaction.
"I…should get back to work now…" He said softly, turning away and it felt as if a knife had sliced at my heart. 'Oh Waylon! How can I tell if you feel the same about me?' I wondered as I sat back in my chair, contemplating on my dilemma. I tried to remember any time Waylon had acted like he'd felt more for me than just friendship, but I couldn't think of anything. I sighed and dropped my face into my hands. 'Today is going to be very long indeed!' I thought as I tried to figure out how to get through the rest of the day.
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It was time to head home for the night. I could feel how tense Waylon was today and found myself worrying about him on the drive home. He made me dinner, cutting up my food for me, and sitting next to me once he was done. The food was delicious, like it always was. But Waylon still hadn't spoken much at all.
"Are you alright, Smithers? You're awfully quiet tonight." I asked him suddenly, his head rose to look at me and I could see a distraught look on his face. He swallowed several times before speaking.
"Yes, I'm fine, sir." He managed to whisper softly.
"Alright then." I replied, not wanting to push the issue as I dropped my napkin on my plate. He took care of the dishes then walked with me up to my room. He helped me out of my clothes, and into my pajama's, but I noticed his fingers stumbling on the buttons of my shirt. His eyebrows scrunched together and his mouth slid into a thin line of concentration. When his fingers failed to slide the button into the hole for a fourth time, I finally decided to intervene. "I'll get it, Smithers." I muttered, my hands trying to pry his off my shirt.
"No no, I've got it!" He argued, keeping his fingers locked in the cloth. I frowned at him and tugged at his hands. Finally I began stepping back, but his fingers were still locked in my shirt and he just followed me. "What is he doing?" I grumbled under my breath and walked faster. He kept following me until I tripped on my feet. He gripped my shirt tighter and moved closer, holding me up, but his feet tangled together causing both of us to fall to the floor. I winced as my head hit the wood. My hands gripped his shoulders, his fingers were still curled in my shirt. I saw his cheeks turn pink and watched as that tortured expression crossed over his face again.
"Smithers…" I said in a slightly husky voice. "Are you going to get off me sometime tonight?" I asked in an amused voice. He blinked quickly, and my heart constricted as a hurt look crossed his face. 'He…does like me more, doesn't he?' His fingers unclenched from my shirt and he slowly sat up. He stood up and helped me to my feet. He kept his fingers wrapped around my hand as I straightened myself. His warm hand was doing something strange to my head, my vision was swimming blurrily and I extricated his hand from my grasp, watching him flush slightly, dropping his arm to his side. I began trying to button my shirt, but was failing just as much as Waylon had. I grumbled a few expletives as my fingers slipped again, then glanced up in surprise as Waylon's hands pushed mine away and did up the buttons.
"There we are, sir. Now, let's get you into bed." He murmured softly before leading me to my large bed. He tucked me in, then straightened and glanced down at me. "Goodnight, sir." He told me softly, glancing away. He started to walk away. 'I…just can't let him leave like this! I need to know if he feels the same about me!' My hand reached out to grasp his wrist.
"Waylon…would you please…stay with me tonight…" I said softly, my fingers tightening slightly to keep them from trembling. 'I'm laying all my cards on the table, I simply must know for sure!' I held my breath and waited for his answer…
Tbc
So? How'd you like it? The next chapter will have the continuation of the first two. I'm trying to decide if I should have the next chapter with BOTHtheir POV's or if I should split it up into two more chapters, so let me know what you think! XD