**I'm apologizing in advance to all my Team Gideon peeps! Things will get better I promise!
You wake with a start. Your head hurt and you really didn't feel well. Probably just lack of sleep...
The tension between Gideon and Ruin was bothering you. I am causing this tension.
Ilona did say men will be men, but it scared you. What have I gotten myself into? You turn over and Ilona is looking at you. "What are you thinking about?"
"Ruin and Gideon looked like they were ready to kill each other yesterday at breakfast," you say worriedly.
"What does that have to with you?"she asks.
"Everything. I don't want anyone getting hurt over me." You stare at ceiling. "I wish men would fight over me," Ilona says trying to cheer you up. "Who do you like more?"
You turn your head quickly, staring at her in disbelief. "I'm not answering that."
"Why not?"
"Because...I can't. I don't know. I mean, I've only just met Ruin...and Gideon, well, he took so long to tell me how he felt. I had already given up on pursuing him." You let out a long sigh and cover your face. "Can I just run away? Disappear? Something!"
Ilona laughs. "If only we could get away from all our problems that easily. Look, you're not going anywhere because this is where you belong and...I would miss you." She says the last part just above a whisper, but you heard her perfectly.
"Awww, Ilona! Come here!" You go to hug her and kiss her cheek, but she groans and tries to push you away. "I don't know where those lips have been!" she says and you both laugh.
You stall at Ilona's place as long as you can until you eventually realize you'll have to face Gideon and Ruin at some point. Luckily, you don't run into either of them on the way back to your room.
After showering, you read a little, but your head is still bothering you so you try to sleep. Your phone rings, waking you up. You answer is groggily. I'm not feeling well at all. "Hello?"
"Hey, it's Gideon," the familiar, accented voice says. Fuck. You sit up quickly...too quickly. "Ugh," you say out loud.
"Am I bothering you?" Gideon asks.
"No, no. I'm sorry. I just have a headache."
"Did you take anything for it?" No, dad.
"Haven't had a chance to. I just woke up when you called." I REALLY don't feel well...
"I didn't mean to wake you, I'm sorry." Gideon really sounds upset over waking you. "Gideon, its fine, you didn't know. So what's up?" You lay back down.
"I wanted to apologize for how I was at breakfast yesterday." I don't want to talk about this right now. "Don't worry about it. I'm not upset anymore." Men will be men. You groan again.
"Are you sure you're okay, [y/n]? I can bring you something if you like." Gideon wasn't going to let up.
"I have aspirin here. I'll take some and I'll be fine, don't waste your time worrying about me, Captain." The truth was you couldn't face him yet, especially after what happened between you and Ruin.
"Its not a waste of time, you know that. I'd do anything for you." Did Gideon just say that? Was he secretly a hopeless romantic? You stopped yourself from saying "Awww" and smiled to yourself instead. "That's really sweet of you, Gideon, but I promise I'll be okay. Don't worry."
Gideon sighs, defeated. "If you say so. You're just as stubborn as I am." He laughs quietly.
"I guess I am. I learn from the best, you know." You laugh but it makes your head hurt.
"Well, if you need anything don't hesitate to call me. I'll drop whatever I'm doing..."
"Okay, okay Gideon. I will definitely call you if I need anything, I swear. Bye Captain." After hanging up, you get up slowly and find some aspirin to take.
You didn't have anything important to do today. Good. Today you were going to rest and maybe tomorrow you'd feel better. It's probably just stress and not getting enough rest, you didn't get sick.
You silence your phone, curl up under your blanket, and eventually falls asleep.
-Gideon's POV-
He didn't believe her. Could she actually be lying to him?
Gideon couldn't help but think that Ruin was with her. After all, he did say something about [y/n] giving him a more thorough tour...whatever that meant. When he told Ruin to stay away from her, he said it was too late. Maybe he was just being paranoid, but something wasn't right and he was going to figure it out.
You're being crazy. What if she really isn't feeling well?
If they are together, what would he do? What could he do? Throw a fit over a woman who isn't his in the first place...
Gideon was stubborn to a fault and he was not giving her up that easily. He puts his beanie on and makes his way to her room.
Should he just confront her about Ruin? Maybe when she's feeling better.
Gideon finds himself becoming more uneasy as he gets closer. I just want to check on her. No you don't. You want to make sure she isn't with Ruin. He sighs loudly as he enters the building.
He approaches her door and tries to think of what to say when she answers, if she answers. He knocks a few times and doesn't hear any movement or hushed voices. That's a good sign, but why isn't she answering?
Gideon knocks again a little louder this time and he finally hears something. The door opens slightly and he looks down into a sleepy pair of eyes. "G-Gideon? What are you doing here?" she asks with a yawn.
"I'm sorry, I've woken you up...I just wanted to make sure you were okay." He realizes how stupid he must sound.
"I told you I'd call you if I needed anything." She sniffles a little. I hope she isn't getting sick.
"You're right, I'm sorry." Gideon starts to walk away, but she calls him back.
"I'll let you come in for a little while, but don't complain if you end up sick next." He steps inside and she lays back down with a sigh. "Sorry I didn't have a chance to get all dolled up, I wasn't expecting company," she says. Gideon laughs. "You look fine, really."
"Don't lie to me. I feel like shit so I definitely know I look it."
He looks at her. She was still the most wonderful thing he'd ever laid eyes on even if she was pale and her hair disheveled. "You should go to the infirmary." Gideon walks to her bed and sits. He brushes the hair back from her face and feels her forehead. "You're burning up!" he says alarmed.
"It will pass. I don't get sick, Gideon," she says trying to sound strong.
"You don't get sick? You are sick!"
"I don't want to go to the damn infirmary."
Gideon looks at her and she's pouting like a child so he laughs. "You look and sound like a baby right now."
"Shut up."
"We're going. I'll walk you over, let's go." He says it gently, but it was a command. She wasn't well and he didn't want to see her this way.
"Gideonnnnnnnnnn," she whines. "Can't I just stay in bed? I told you, it'll pass."
"Are you a doctor now?"
"No, but.." She's interrupted by a knock on the door.
-Ruin's POV-
Ruin had decided to go see [y/n] after not seeing her at breakfast or lunch. He hoped she wasn't avoiding him because of that kiss. One of the best damn kisses he ever had. He smiled to himself as he walked to her room.
Before he knocked, Ruin could have sworn he heard her talking to someone. He shrugged. She was probably on the phone.
When the door opens, he has to blink a few times to process what he's seeing. Why was Gideon answering her door? Why was he even here? Ruin looks past Gideon and sees [y/n] in bed, she looks shocked but tired. She sits up quickly then holds her head. "Donnie, what are you doing here?" she asks.
"I'll make him leave if you want me to." Gideon looks at Ruin while he says this.
"Gideon stop."
"You better listen to her, old man." Ruin is seeing red now.
"You still didn't answer her question, Donnie. What are you doing here?" Gideon sneers.
"I could ask you the same thing...Gideon."
"Guys...stop."[Y/N] stands up, but looks as though she's going to fall back over.
"I didn't come to start any problems. I just wanted to make sure you were okay." Ruin ignores Gideon for the time being.
"I'm okay, well, not exactly, but I will be." She smiles at him and he smiles back. She looks so tired and pale though, something was wrong. "Are you sick?" Ruin asks. She nods but before she can speak Gideon cuts in, "She is sick. I was just about to take her to the infirmary so if you'll excuse us." Gideon starts to close the door, but Ruin shoves it back open.
"First of all, this ain't your place so if she wants me to leave, she can tell me herself. Secondly, watch yourself. I don't care if you're a fucking Captain. If you have a problem with me, let me know so we can deal with it." Ruin is shaking.
[Y/N] walks over as fast as she can. "Please, you two, can we just chill? Just cool down." She looks so nervous. Gideon looks at her and says sorry before throwing the first punch.
Ruin hears her shout as he rights himself after the hit. "I don't want to do this, man. I'll hurt you." He wipes blood from his lip.
"Gideon, please.." She grabs his arm, but he snatches it away. Gideon throws another punch, but this time Ruin is ready and he blocks it. He counters with a right hook and then a left hook, knocking the old man to the floor. "You done?!" Ruin stands over him.
[Y/N] steps in front of him and pushes him away. "Just fucking stop! Both of you!"
All of the commotion has drawn a crowd. Ruin looks at her and tears are streaming down her face. As he is about to apologize to her, Gideon charges him and tackles him to the ground. The old man was small but strong. Ruin is blocking as many hits as he can when he sees her run over and try to pull Gideon off.
"What the fuck is wrong with you guys?! Stop!" Her face is dangerously close to Gideon's arm...shit. As Gideon brings his arm back to throw another punch, his elbow hits [y/n] in the face and she stumbles back holding her nose.
Ruin forces Gideon off of him, flipping him over and holding him down. He punches Gideon one more time then holds him by his shirt. "You just hit her! You fucking hit her!" He can't help but to punch him again.
He turns to her now, "Are you okay?" He moves towards her and she backs away.
Gideon stands and finally realizes what he's done. Her hands are covered in blood from her nose. Some of the people from the crowd start asking if she is okay, bringing her tissues. "I think it's broken," Ruin hears someone say.
He looks at Gideon and he's staring at [y/n] in horror. She moves away from the crowd closer to the two of them. "I told you two to stop!" She's trembling now, looking even worse than she did before. "Why didn't you just stop?"
Ruin approaches her again. "Calm down, okay? You're shaking and not breathing properly." He's able to grab her right before she falls to the ground. "Someone get some help!" he shouts holding her limp body.
He looks up at Gideon who still hasn't moved from that spot. "I didn't mean to..." he says, completely distraught.
As help arrives, Ruin stands there helpless as they put her on the stretcher. They start wheeling her away and he follows.
He looks back one more time and Gideon isn't there. Good riddance.