Chapter three
Before we get on with the final part of my fanfic I just want to thank everyone who has commented and faved this story it means alot (cause my teacher said i couldnt write for shit) anyway thanks again and please enjoy.
Incase your wondering the real Flashback is finished now :-)
"ROCKET" yelled a voice causing Rocket to jump out of his day dreaming.
Peter was looking at him and clicking his fingers trying to get his attention.
"What" he asked staring at him with an annoyed look.
"You were day dreaming big time, I thought you were never gonna come out of it" Peter said with a sigh.
Gamora looked over at Rocket an gave a small chuckle. She knew exactly what he was thinking about. The events of last night were unusual to say the least, her and Rocket spent hours looking up about this human tradition. They worked together to make a card which was hard considering the fact that the materials needed weren't used often anymore.
The most important thing was to make sure they found the correct date which happened to be today so it was a good call getting everything done on that night. Rocket looked over to Gamora who gave him a little wink, Rocket just rolled his eyes at her.
'God I hope this works' Rocket thought to himself as a wave of nervousness washed over him.
Rocket jumped down from his seat grabbed Groot from the table and made his way to his quarters. Peters gaze followed him until the door to his room shut behind him.
"Hey guys have any of you noticed that Rocket has been acting strangely recently?" asked Peter still looking at the door to Rockets room.
Everyone shook their head and continued with what they were doing.
"How do you mean" asked Gamora looking at Peter.
"Im not sure to be honest, its probably nothing" he said shrugging his shoulders.
"Your probably right, I will ask him" she mumbled getting up and going to his room.
-Meanwhile in Rockets room-
Rocket sat on his bed looking at the card he had made for Peter. The card was white in colour cause that was all he could find. Gamora had drawn a big red heart on it with two stick figures holding hands inside of it. Rocket opened the card and looked inside of it. Written in black was the words Be my Star Lord and under that was from the one who loves you. Reading the last part made Rocket smile everytime he looked at it. Rocket was brought out of thought by a knock on his door.
"Come in" shouted Rocket hiding the card under his pillow.
The door opened to reveal Gamora, she walked into the room and the door closed behind her.
"Oh its you" Rocket sighed with relief.
"You seemed very distant back there, are you ok" asked Gamora sitting beside him on the bed.
"Oh that, I was just thinking about the past few days" Rocket answered taking the valentines card back from under the pillow and looking it over again.
"Having second thoughts?" questioned Gamora silently as a wave of worry washed over her.
"No no no definitly not" Rocket replied defensivly.
"Im just worried Quill wont feel the same way" he whispered setting the card down beside the pillow.
"What makes you think that, I mean you both are closer to eachother than I thought possible" she said with a smile.
"Well hes always hitting on YOU so hes obviously not gay" Rocket spat pointing at her.
"Yes thats true but your his best friend and whos to say he's not having the same feeling in his chest as you" she said poking him in the chest.
Gamora was right. Peter could be having this same dilema, if it were true he was very good at hiding it.
Gamora got up from Rockets bed and made her way to the door.
"Thanks" Rocket said as Gamora walked through the door.
"Dont mention it" she said back before the door closed.
-TIME JUMP-
Peter was lying down on his bed listening to his walkman as he done many times while on board the Milano. He clicked his fingers in time with the beat and occasionally mouthed the words. Music was an escape for him, a way to escape the hateful and sometimes deadly world of reality. His mother always told him that if he ever felt worried, scared or if he needed a break listen to music. Music frees the soul she would always say to him. A smile crept upon his face at remembering his moms wise words.
A knock on the door snapped him out of his memories.
"Come in" he called but the door never opened.
With a sigh Peter pulled himself up from his bed and walked to the door. Upon opening it he saw no one but quickly remembering his smallest comrade he looked down. His gaze went to a white card laying at the entrance. Bending over he picked the card up to get a closer look. On the face of the card was a heart coloured red. Inside the heart were two stick figures holding hands. Quill raised an eyebrow. He opened the card and looked inside, the contents made his heard skip a beat.
"Be my Star Lord?" Peter asked to no one imparticular.
"From the one who loves you" he finished
Peter looked around the outside of his room to see if he could find any sort of clue as to who gave him the card. With no luck he turned and went back into his room. Little did he know just a few feet from him a very nervous Rocket was listening in on him to see what his reaction would be.
Peter sat at the edge of his bed looking at the card. The first question that entered his mind was who wrote it and who was it from. He was confused beyond belief. One of his crew was in love with him and the idea rolled around in his head multiple times. It could be some kind of joke. Then the realisation hit him.
"Rockets idea of a joke, I should have known" he said out loud.
-Outside Peters room-
Rocket wasnt expecting that reaction. He knocked on the door hoping Peter would let him explain.
"Who is it?" asked Peter.
"Pete its me, lemme in I wanna talk to you" replied Rocket.
When the door opened Rocket looked up at Peter who wore a face of annoyance.
"Come in then" he said letting Rocket pass by him.
Rocket heart was pounding in his chest. He had never felt so vunerable in all his life. Peter closed the door and leaned against it folding his arms. Rocket turned when he got to Peters bed and looked at him.
"What is it man?" asked Quill looking at Rocket with an almost death glare.
"So you found my card then" Rocket mumbled looking to the ground and twiddling his thumbs.
"Yes I did and I must say its not your best joke but there you go" scolded Peter.
Rockets paws started to shake. this was no longer worry it was pure fear shooting through his heart with a kick of rejection added in for good measure. He opened his mouth but no words came out just a tiny whimper. Peter picked up on this and instantly changed his face to one of worry and his heartbeat increased.
"Rocket what is it, what wrong?" Peter questioned taking a step towards his furry friend.
"IT WASNT A JOKE" Rocket blurted out.
Peters eyes widened and his stomach started doing backflips.
"I-I love you Pete, I didnt believe it myself b-but after a while i knew it was true" Rocket spoke softly.
Rocket started to feel tears stinging his eyes and threatening to run down his face. Peters lungs nearly exploded. Of corse it all started to make sense.
"How long have you felt this way" Peter asked walking over to him and kneeling infront of him so they were at eye level.
It took Rocket a few seconds to remember. The night Peter scratched him behind his ear.
"After Groot died, you were the only one who I could turn to, the only person who had the same thing happen" whimpered Rocket as a tear fell down his face.
Peter lifted a hand and wiped the tear away. He looked deep into Rockets eyes and without any hesitation leaned forward and pressed his lips against Rockets. His eyes widened and his heart nearly burst out of his chest. He closed his eyes and placed his paw on Peters cheek. They began moving their lips together and they continued like that for 30 seconds before pulling apart.
"I love you too" Quill said taking his paw into his hands.
Rockets mouth sported the hugest grin and leaped towards him wrapping his arms around his new boyfriends neck, Peter held Rocket close to him. Rocket huddled close to Peter burying his face into his neck. Peter was also smiling. He knew from the very second Groot died Rocket would be lost. He was fond of Rocket and after the events of that day he just wanted to let him know that he wasnt alone that someone would always be there for him. Rocket broke away from Peter and gave him a brief peck on the lips.
"Thank you Pete, for being there for me when I was broken" Rocket said hugging Quill again.
"I will always be there for you, I promise" Peter whispered as he held Rocket close once more.
Sorry if the kiss was too brief. I finally got a small break from my Art classes hope you all enjoyed and i shall see you all again very soon