An Angelic Obsession

Chapter 6

Pit opened his eyes and stretched. He didn't remember falling asleep last night. Looking over he saw Ike still asleep so he quietly got out of bed and walked into their shared bathroom. Turning on the shower he slid his sorts off and walked into the warm stream of water. Maybe a good shower would wash away some of this confusion about Ike.

Ike heard all of Pit's movement, and knew his eyes had been on him for some time, until he heard the shower start. He was going to get up, but the angel beat him to it, and there was no way the mercenary would deal with all the questions the angel had. Now his only thoughts were...Pit. Pit? Why am I thinking about him? Ike sighed in frustration.

Thinking about the boy only made his mind more chaotic, and he promised himself he would have the strength to not to. Coming back to reality, Ike heard the splashes of water hitting the shower floor and couldn't help but think of Pit. Flashes of golden skin raced across the bluenette's mind, and he found himself desiring the angel once again...If only I could touch you...run my hands along your sides and stroke your soft face. Other more, naughty images came upon Ike's mind, sending the older male into a frenzy of emotions. STOP! Ike get a hold of yourself. You can't think this way of him...like that. The mercenary fumbled with his sheets, throwing them off in a hurry. He was going to make sure he got out of the room before the angel emerged. He threw on his blue tunic and pants, grabbed Ragnell and left the room.

Pit turned the shower off, grabbed a towel and dried off. Wrapping it around him he walked out and noticed Ike missing. Sighing, he then got dressed, grabbed his bow, and walked down to the cafeteria to get something for breakfast.

As he walked into the crowded cafeteria he cheerfully greeted some friends. After getting a couple of apples he turned to walk out the side door. He looked around, but didn't see Ike so he continued out the door and greeted the warm spring day. He sat down in the garden and ate his breakfast alone.

Ike sat out on the ledge of the garden's fountain by himself. He had no desire to talk with anyone. He just wanted to be alone. Pit was already clouding his mind. Ike truly liked Pit as a friend. The angel was nice, and a good fighter but his emotions told the mercenary otherwise. There a part of Ike that thought of the angel as Beautiful, and found himself very attracted to him. The problem was that the bluenette couldn't come to terms with how he was really feeling. I've been straight my WHOLE life, normal, and now he comes along and turns my heart into mush. I don't know how to deal with this...I just want to ignore it; see of it goes away on its own.

Pit noticed someone sitting at the fountain…it was Ike. He stared at him as he sat there; it still looked like he had a lot on his mind.

Taking a deep breath he decided to confront him again. He stood, walked around the corner and walked up to Ike. "Ike…whenever you want to talk…I am here for you."

Ike looked up, surprised to see Pit standing there. "Um, thanks, but I don't need to talk about anything. I just need to figure things out for myself."

"You sure?" Pit said as he sat next to Ike. "Sometimes talking about things can help you think them over much better. I bet whatever haunting you right now wouldn't stand a chance if you let it all out." Pit then decided to be brave. He slowly put his arm around the swordsman. "Come on Ike…what is it?"

Ike shrugged off the angel's touch. I just-can't tell YOU! I don't even know everything myself! I just need space! Ike stood up from the ledge and walked away, leaving Pit in a stupefied state.

Pit sat there and stared as Ike walked away. "Maybe I should move out and back in with Yoshi." Pit thought to himself. He stood and jumped into the air and took flight toward the training grounds.

Ike remained on the mansion's grounds, and found safety in the commons. No brawler was in there; today was an ALL practice day. He skipped dinner yet again. His thoughts feeding his head proved to be enough of an appetite. "Ugh" the bluenette groaned loudly. "Why is my life in an uproar? Why do things have to be strange? Pit is…geez, I can't even think about Pit normally any more." This proved to be true. Any time Pit came up, all kinds of different emotions and feelings danced in his heart.

Ike only hoped he would find peace soon…or some way to rid himself of all the weirdness.

Pit tried to concentrate at the training grounds. Lucario tried to help him with close ranged attacks, but his heart wasn't in it. He ended up sitting down, watching the others and trying to sort out what he was going to so. Sighing, he stood up and decided that it would be best if he did move back in with Yoshi.

He took off and quickly flew toward the mansion and made it to his room. Looking around he found himself fighting back the tears. He was hoping that Ike could have been the one true friend he needed. Pulling out his bag, he slowly began to pack what little belongings he owned.

With Ike's mind still in chaos, he decided to go back to his room. Sleep seemed to be a very good idea at the moment. The mercenary stood and walked down the hall. He turned the key and stepped in. Over across the room he saw Pit, who looked to be packing. Ike's heart for some unknown reason, felt like fire. "No." "Pit? What are you doing?"

"It's clear that you don't want me around." Pit said, not turning around. "So I am going to stop bothering you and go."

"I never asked you to" Ike stated. "I'm just having a hard time in my life right now...and I don't know how to handle it!" Ike sighed at a loss for words. "I like having you as my roommate...I really do...I love it. I love you..." The mercenary was shocked to find himself thinking such powerful words...to finally confess to what was obvious all along.

Pit stopped packing and turned around. Ike could clearly see by his red eyes that the youth had been crying. "If you like it so much, why do you keep pushing me away?"

"I-I don't know. Like I said, I'm having some very critical things happening with me, and its best if I kept to myself. You only make it more defining. I appreciate your concern, but it's not your problem to deal with."

"Then what do you want me to do Ike?" Pit asked. "I will do anything for you."

Ike thought long and hard about his decision. The angel's tears and heartbreak were obvious, and it only pained him more. "Just stay...please." The blunettes voice soft and almost pleading.

Pit detected something in Ike's speech. It was like…he NEEDED him to stay. Sniffing, Pit sat on his bed. "I'll stay for you Ike." he said, looking at the floor. "Just don't forget that I am your friend."

Ike nodded. "Thank you Pit...really...I am happy. I know you are my friend, he's more than a friend to you, and I promise to value that." The mercenary felt much better that Pit had promised to stay. His heart would have torn in half if the angel left...knowing he was fully responsible for it. Now his only problem was to sort out his inner dilemma and find some peace.

Pit looked at Ike for a while and turned to lie down on his stomach. He flexed his wings slightly and turned his head to face Ike. "I hope that you feel better tomorrow Ike. I hate it when the friends I love are in pain." He then closed his eyes. "Goodnight Ike"

"Goodnight Pit," Ike responded his voice soft. "I will try…I will try."

That night Ike hoped he would get to sleep at a decent time, but his thoughts on the nights events were overwhelming. How could he leave…I made him WANT to leave. I have pushing him away…to scared to admit to myself how I truly feel…I-love him. I can't stand to be away from him. I mask it over by avoiding him, but all I really want to do is spend time with him, learn about him, and just be close. These feelings are giving me a headache. With the last thought Ike drifted to sleep, confessed, at least to himself. Tonight would be a milestone to him, and it was the first time he was true to his feelings about the angel. Openly confessing to the boy would prove another struggle entirely.