Alex had been heading back to the room. He'd found some more alcohol to replenish his storage, pausing at the door. Alaki had drank his stockpile last time. Alex was going to make sure the samurai didn't find it for sure this time. Standing outside the door he clutched the bottles, ears straining to make out the noise. Slow breathing reached him. Alaki was there alright, but it sounded like he was asleep. Relieved he pushed the door open, and quickly moved through, steps as quiet as he could get them. Only the soft clink of the bottles gave his presence away.
Perhaps he could hide them in Miwa's room this time. Surely the girl wouldn't mind. Alex could come up with a bribe of some sort to keep her from touching it. He looked around, wondering how much trouble he could get in for that. His heart picked up a little at the thought, excited and nervous at how it might end up going. Maybe just hiding it in with the weapons would be a better idea. He moved over to the door that closed off the room. Silently he pushed on it, letting it swing open. He tiptoed inside, and crouched down by the weapons tables.
The word "no" halted Alex. Crap. He'd been caught! As quick as he could he spun around, innocent grin in place. He could cover this up no problem. His mind whirled for an excuse when the word came again. There was no need to repeat it. A little confused Alex moved, trying to get a better view of what was going on. His eyes widened at the sight before him. Alex knew that Alaki didn't always have the best sleep, usually sealing it away before Alex had a chance to ask about it. This was his first time catching Alaki in the full throes of though. He blinked, watching as the samurai began to toss, battered from whatever was attacking him in his sleep.
Alex's throat tightened. What possessed the warrior so? What held him so upset? If he would just speak to Alex, maybe he could help. He stepped forward a little, the glow of the fire silhouetting his ghostly form. He was barely visible as he moved, the contrast of the light's fire hiding him in the darker shadows. The thrashing worsened, until finally a name was spoken. Matteo. Alex's ears stood up. Someone who had hurt Alaki badly. He listened to the final question, tail hanging low. Why was something Alex couldn't answer. Was that Alaki's last mate that tormented him in this dream? Alex was fully aware he wasn't the samurai's first, that there had been others. One who had actually held the title of mate, instead of just a friend with benefits.
The nightmare finally broke, much to Alex's relief. He'd been frozen in place, unable to step forwards and interfere. He'd been helpless while Alaki suffered, despite saying that he was going to take care of Alaki. True, it had been said in jest, knowing that he wasn't actually strong enough to do any protecting of the samurai, but part of him had wanted to actually follow through. Alex stepped forwards as Alaki looked around. Somehow he missed seeing Alex there, body shaking uncontrollably.
The zephon stepped forwards. He didn't speak as he stepped over to Alaki's side. What was he supposed to say? Neither male had ever really done or said anything to make themselves be taken seriously. They were just joking around, pretending not to care. He sat down on the bed, alcohol forgotten. “Alaki.” He reached out one hand, afraid that the warrior would shatter. He looked so fragile, a surprising thing to see in the angelo.
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