Strings of Fate

93- Blindness and bubbles

“Leaving you alone is worse.” he confirms.

“Well, then keep your eyes shut while I’m in the bath and you can stay.” I suggest. He tilts his head to the side.

“You’re willing to let me stay?” He repeats in confirmation. I nod.

“If you close your eyes. I know you don’t love that part, but it’s the best compromise I can offer. Decide before the water gets cold please.” Bellamy’s eyes dart around the room. His eyes land on the window. Like most bathrooms, it’s a small window that isn’t easily accessed. I doubt it’s even visible from outside. Appearing to make a decision, he marches towards the door. Huh, he’s leaving? Or not. He reaches the door, locks it then sits himself on the ground. with his back against the door and closes his eyes.

“I won’t look. I promise.” he assures me. I quickly strip out of my clothes and chuck them on the floor by the vanity. The water is hot, but comfortable when I climb in, clutching the edges of the tub to prevent myself from falling. I can’t help but glance over at Bellamy. I do trust him to keep his eyes shut, but I still feel weirdly paranoid about it. I settle down into the water, careful to keep my bandages dry and on the edge of the bath. The bubbles easily reach my chin. The warmth immediately begins to seep into me and I can’t help but let out a groan of relief. The adrenaline rush that I must have been experiencing earlier is finally starting to fade now that I feel safe. I’m a little awkward having Bellamy in here, but not enough to burst my bubble of bliss right now. I look over at him and he looks… uncomfortable. The tile floor is probably cold and not so nice to sit on. He’s still sitting with his back to the door and his eyes closed, but he has his legs pulled up and is hugging them into his chest. His head is tilted back against the door.

“You’re going to hurt your neck sitting like that.” I comment. He groans and sits up straighter, rolling and cracking his neck. He starts fiddling with his string bracelet, twirling it around his wrist over and over.

“You’re right.” He admits.

“You look really uncomfortable.” I add. He just shrugs at that.

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“I don’t mind. Do you want to talk or would you rather have your bath in peace and pretend I’m not here?” he asks. I can’t help but laugh.

around, especially not in a situation like this. It will still be peaceful if

on my best behaviour. Do you… do you want

what happened didn’t I?” I

you don’t want to talk about it all yet, but you definitely should at some point.

your

what problem is with him. His powers haven’t influenced me in years which means he’s just a guy friend. You don’t have a problem with

point out. Bellamy sighs.

for advice he’s not going to have the same context or knowledge about Shifters and he won’t care about my feelings when talking to you. It also worries me

I were close as children, but until we met up by accident

part of the problem is that all he really knows about Harry is that

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feel better if you knew and trusted him a bit.” I suggest. I look over to see Bellamy’s reaction. He doesn’t look thrilled, but I don’t think

reluctantly. Well, that’s good enough for me. I’ll chat with Harry later and see what he thinks. Actually, I have barely looked at my phone today. I should really check the group chat at some point. I keep forgetting. I’m not used to actually

and Megan that is.

friends?” I ask bluntly. As I say it,

vaguely insulting.

didn’t mean that the way it sounded. I just meant that I haven’t really

other friends. You’re not exactly a shy person so I just thought it was odd that you

were Shifters and all my relationships became so… formal. I used to hang out with Shaun, Aaron and Alex occasionally. There’s a reason I picked them to be your guards after all, I trust them. But 1 don’t know how to act around them.