Chapter 8
During breakfast earlier today I kept stealing looks at Bane. Oftentimes he was already looking at me. As we were leaving, my hand accidently brushed against his. I felt the same spark that was normally there whenever our skin made contact and I quickly yanked my hand back. I act as if nothing happened and walk to training.
Apparently I wasn't meant to have a peaceful day today. Bruce is standing next to the door when I enter. He grabs my arm before I have the chance to escape.
"I really want you to answer my question."
"It's none of your business," I say trying to yank my wrist out of his grasp. He unknowingly tightens his grip and I hold back a wince.
"Why not? The more you keep evading the question, the more persistent and curious I'll get."
"If it matters so much to you maybe, instead of hassling me about it, you should ask Ducard."
"But he doesn't return until tomorrow."
"Well, I guess you'll have to wait."
I stomp on his foot with my boot and he releases me. I walk away and continue my training as if nothing happened.
…...
Sitting down at our table, Talia decides to ask me questions.
"Serenity, how old are you?"
"Around nineteen or twenty. I don't keep track."
"What's your favorite animal?"
I didn't expect this question, "I don't have one."
"Well my favorite is the snow leopard. I saw one while looking out my window and father explained what it was to me. What's your favorite color?"
"Um, green."
"Why green?"
Hazel eyes with flecks of green flash in my mind.
"Because I hardly see it around here. Everything outside is covered in snow."
"What else do you like?"
I ponder over this. I've never really thought about my likes and dislikes. Another flash of those eyes interrupt my thoughts, but I shove them into the furthest corners of my mind before answering.
"Showers."
"Why showers?"
"Because they give me time to think and relax at the end of an exhausting day."
While she thinks of another question I take a bite of my chicken. Which I soon choke on upon hearing her question.
"Do you like Bane?"
I awkwardly try to cough my chicken up so I can breath again.
"That's an odd question, but I guess I do. He hasn't tried to kill me again," I say remembering the first time we met. I do see Bane as an ally now. I chance a look at Bane, who is glaring playfully at Talia. She's evidently not afraid of his glare, because she grins at both of us.
…...
As I'm walking out of the bathroom after a long shower Bane grabs my arm. What's it with people and grabbing my arm a simple 'Hey you' would suffice in getting my attention. I look up to see that Bane isn't looking at me, but at the bruise forming on my wrist.
"I saw Bruce again today."
"And?"
"He asked about why I was here and I told him to ask Ducard."
"What caused this?" he says gesturing at my bruise.
"He was gripping my wrist while he questioned me."
After staring at my wrist for quite sometime he decides something.
"I will fix this tomorrow."