Chapter 15
Music played from the jukebox in the living room. I laid on the couch staring up at the ceiling. V was off doing whatever the hell he was doing today and I was thankful for the silence. We seemed to be training non stop and it was beginning to piss me off because I had the sneaking suspicion that this was V's way of expressing his anger without killing me. However today I managed to escape with less scratches and bruising but my muscles felt like mush. Damn that sexy man. I chuckled before pushing myself up. Did he really think he could get rid of me that easy? Surely he knew better.
I did have plans to go shopping today and I thought about pushing it back to tomorrow but my excitement got the best of me. After a little mental pep talk I managed to get off of the couch. Everything would be closing soon and I still needed to shower and change. I decided to stop by my house first and grab a few things before walking to a craft store that was not far away. Thankfully I found the rest of what I needed and heard one of the clerks locking the door as soon as I left. I hummed a familiar song to myself as I maneuvered down the dark streets without so much as a street punk trying to hassle me.
I walked into the shadow gallery singing never noticing the two voices talking quietly in the kitchen. I walked past until Gordon called out for me. I turned to my good friend and smiled.
"Gordy. Great to see you" I said with a smile before embracing him in a tight hug.
"Good to see you too Evey" Gordon smirked in amusement. "What's in the bag?"
"Oh this? This bag? Nothing. Nothing at all" I said with a little too wide of a smile making both men look at me questionably. Well V actually kind of tilted his mask but I still knew I wasn't fooling anyone.
"Oh well look at the time. Don't worry about dinner V I'll eat something later. Bye Gordy" I cheered before rushing off to my room and locking the door before anyone could follow.
I dumped out everything on my bed wondering where to begin. I clasped my hands together happily before diving in.
Hours passed but I barely noticed until there was a knock at my door. I rubbed my neck and stiff back as I stood to answer the door. My lids were drooping but I somehow kept them open.
"Hey V" I yawned.
"Are you alright?" V questioned.
I felt touched by his concern but could only nod my heavy head yes.
"You have been in your room for nearly the entire day" V said suspiciously.
"Have I? Didn't notice" I smiled moving to block his view when I caught his mask tilt trying to see further inside.
"What are you hiding?"
"The point of a surprise V is to not tell" I smirked but I could see from his tense shoulders that he was not amused.
"You'll see tomorrow night, promise. You'll love it. Well I hope you will" I rambled covering my mouth poorly hiding a yawn.
"You need to rest"
"Are you going to bed right now?"
"Not at this particular hour" V answered.
"Great I'm starving. Let's watch a movie while I eat some dinner" I said closing my door before taking V's gloved hand.
"You pick out something while I get some food. You're always better at choosing movies than I am" I smirked pecking Fawke's lips before walking into the kitchen.
When I returned V was sitting on the couch with his hands in his lap like usual. I sat close to him leaning my body against him while I ate.
"Dinner was delicious as usual" I smirked wrapping my arms around his arm as I leaned my head against his shoulder.
V nodded in thanks and turned his attention back to the television. I continued to stare up at him with a pleasant smile. Gently I slipped my fingers through the wig being careful not to actually touch him. The last thing I needed was for him to freak out and stab me or something. Definitely would kill the mood.
I could tell he was fighting the urge to look at me so I continued touching him without touching him until he gave in. I placed a hand on his chest and felt it rise and fall in a soft sigh.
"I love you" I whispered kissing Fawke's cheek.
"Evey" He whispered almost as if he was in pain.
Swinging my leg over I settled myself on his lap and wrapped my arms around his neck.
"V just shut up and let me love you" I teased although it sounded more like a plea.
I nuzzled my nose into his neck as I felt his arms wrap around me rubbing almost soothing circles on my back. I lifted my head and brought it centimeters from his own. His gloved hand traveled up my forearm before playing in my hair. I smiled but didn't break my gaze.
"You know you don't need to wear those around me" I said referring to his gloves.
The glove that played in my hair slowly traveled to my jaw before finding it's way to my mouth. I could resist placing a kiss on the thumb that gently traced my lips. My heart thundered in my ears as my chest rose and fell. His thumb stayed on my lips barely applying any pressure when suddenly I felt the arm around my waist go slack. I could not help as a whimper escaped my lips.
"Hold me" I whispered leaning my forehead against his own only to feel his hands fall from me.
I shut my eyes trying to stop the tears before they could fall. My bottom lips trembled as I buried my face deeper into his neck.
"Evey" V breathed nervously.
My eyes opened when I felt one arm tighten around me while the other brushed down my arm. The unexpected warm feeling of flesh against flesh made me gasp making V's hand still.
"Don't stop" I whimpered raising back to the position I sat in before I felt his hands retreat from my body.
My bottom lip was trapped between my teeth as I tried not to moan from the sensations that burned through me. His hand made the familiar route from my forearm to my neck, down my jaw, before stopping at my lips. I smiled and kissed the thumb that pressed against my lips hearing a soft gasp from V.
I reached behind me to take the hand which gripped my waist. The puckered and scarred skin contrasted against my own and even though it must have been years since the fire the skin had not returned to it's original color and probably never would. His skin was a blend of pink and red and although the texture appeared rough it was smoother than I presumed it would be. I closed my eyes as tears threatened to fall again.
V watched the feelings reflected in Evey's eyes change and could feel his breathing begin to labor. How foolish could he be? He knew that Evey claimed to love him but he knew that would be short lived once she saw the flesh behind the mask. V's eyes tightened preparing himself for the rejection he knew was soon to come as something inside of him shattered.
"Does it still hurt? Your scars I mean. I don't want to hurt you"
V stared in amazement. No one had ever cried because of his pain before.
"Sometimes, but I am fine now" V said gently.
Evey covered the hands in kisses before placing one of his arms around her waist. She threaded her smaller fingers through his and laid against him until she fell asleep.
V held Evey to him as she drifted further into sleep marveling in the feeling of her fingers entwined through his. She looked so peaceful and at ease against him as if it were the most natural thing in the world. He smiled as he stared down watching her until he fell into a comfortable sleep.
