Chapter VI
I shivered as cold air sprung forward to meet my exposed body, the place
beside me where he slept long empty. I lifted the sheet and looked down at my
petite frame, witnessing for the first time the bruises and bite-marks covering
my pale skin. There was a dull ache around my ass, but that was given factor
after what we had done. I winced as I shuffled slowly to my feet, every movement
sending small shocks of pain throughout my body. Gasping in pain as I bent to
pick up my discarded clothes, I instantly dropped to my knees.
'God, is it supposed to hurt like hell while AND after it happens?!?!?!?'
I thought hastily to myself, biting my lip to conceal another gasp as i rose.
Slipping on my wrinkled clothes carefully, I headed out of the bland room,
limping slightly as I headed to the cafeteria. Surprisingly, I wasn't hungry,
but I knew my friends would worry if I didn't at least show up. Walking slowly,
the limp mostly under control now, I headed into the cafe, spotting Lavi and
Lenalee right away.
"Allen!" Lenalee called, waving. I faked a smile as I approached, waving
back at her.
"Where have you been, man? We thought you might have fallen down the
stars or something!" Exclaimed Lavi as I sat down, stifling a gasp as I pressed
myself into the seat. I laughed half-heartedly, trying to hide my discomfort.
"Sorry, guys. I just woke up..." I said softly, wincing as I shifted a
bit in my seat. They looked at me questionably, as if they were confused. I
looked back at them, indifferent to why they were
puzzled.
"Why are you guys staring at me like that?" I asked, cocking my head in
confusion.
"Well, umm..... Aren't you going to eat? Usually, you get food before
coming to sit with us." Said Lavi, his eyes searching my for any sign of
illness.
"Oh, that. I'm not very hungry, today..." I said, my voice trailing off
as I spotted Kanda making a beeline for me. My fake smile brighten, just as my
usual smile would when he was around.
"Kanda!" I exclaimed in false excitement, gasping in pain out loud as I
jumped up instantly.
"Allen?" Said Kanda, eyes narrowing as he beckoned to me with his finger.
I reluctantly made my way over to him, trying to conceal my limp as much as
possible.
"Yes, Kanda?" I asked, my smile a little too
bright.
"You're able to move without pain? Even though that was your first time?"
He said in a hushed whisper. My smile
disappeared.
"No. Not in the least. In fact, it's excruciating just to stand here." I
answered with a hiss of pain as another jolt went through my
body.
"Then why aren't you resting?! Or at least not walking around!" He said,
concern for me flooding his voice. " I don't want you to be in any more pain
then you have to be in, Allen. Just go lay
down."
"No, then everyone will worry! Lenalee and Lavi are already suspicious
because I'm not hungry, I can't make it any worse!" I said, a bit of anger
flooding into my voice.
"Would you rather be immobilized for a few days and have to explain to
everyone why? Go lay down be for you attracted any unwanted attention!" He
asked, anger boiling into his voice as well. I gasped and my hands flew out to
grab Kanda as I shrugged and my knees gave out from the pain it created. He
gasped, grabbing me and pulling my into an upright position. People were
beginning to gather around us now, which was not
good.
"Sorry." I said, rubbing the back of my head apologetically. "I was
feeling a bit faint." I gasped and winced as Kanda picked me up bridal style and
glared at me.
"That's it, I'm taking you to the infirmary." He said, glaring daggers at
me. As we walked, he purposely jostled me, bringing me nearly to tears. "I told
you to lay down before you attracted any unwanted attention." He growled, still
glaring. Instead of turning towards his room like I thought he would, He went
and seriously dropped me off at the
infirmary.
"Head nurse,
he's feeling faint and practically collapsing." Reported Kanda as he set me
down, my arm wrapped around his neck for support. She directed Kanda to a bed
and instructed the glaring man to set me down there. He abruptly turned and
headed out, leaving me to myself as the nurse walked away. Sighing, I thought
to myself, 'This is going to be a long
day...'