The Selection (1x1 with AnnaCat17)

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Abril smiled happily, resting her forehead against his as she enjoyed being with him. "Me neither. This is perfect."

"Who?" Atlas stared at her blankly. "Oh, that girl you wanted me to go out with before? I haven't be on a date with her. Or anyone, really. How could I, when my girl's in the hospital?" He gave her hand a squeeze. "Don't tell me I'll be pushing you around in the wheelchair now," he teased, gently brushing his nose against hers without thinking about it.

Elliott smiled, taking a seat at the table where she could watch Romeo helping in the kitchen. She enjoyed seeing him with his family, a side of him she hadn't gotten to see yet.

[AnnaCat17]

Victory's breath caught in her throat. His girl. She was his girl. He didnt hate her. She didnt allow herself to think too much into it. She reached out and held onto him, leaning into his embrace. "I wouldn't do that to you. I can take care of myself. Dont worry."

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Atlas smirked, gently kissing the top of her hand. "Nope. You're not allowed to take care of yourself. I'm your personal servant now. I give foot massages and sponge baths," he teased, running his fingers through her hair.

[AnnaCat17]

Victory smiled faintly, trying to enjoy everything but she couldn't tell if he was just teasing her or if he actually intended to take care of her. "So now that you are better what are you up to?"

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

"Well, I mean, apart from taking care of you...." Atlas played with her hair, smiling. "Getting used to walking. I want to be able to fully do my job."

[AnnaCat17]

Victory nodded slightly but kept examining his face. "Are you... where are you planning on staying? If you want to stay here so you can back to your normal life I understand. I know its what you wanted." She tried to hide her fear. She was terrified that as soon as the doctor deemed her fit to go home she would be returning to an empty house to grapple with the fear and nightmares of getting attacked again. She needed him and it scared her even more that he didn't need her.

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Atlas sighed softly, leaning closer and gently pressing a kiss to her nose. "Preferably with you, if you'll have me. I want to stay close and take care of you. It's my turn now."

[AnnaCat17]

Victory smiled faintly. "Its your home too, Atlas. What kind of friend would I be if I didn't let you go back to your home." She became aware that she was still holding tightly onto his shirt and forced herself to let go of him. She was blushing from his affection and didn't know how to respond to it. "You honestly don't need to worry about me, Atlas. You need to keep focusing on looking after yourself and getting better. Ill be ok."

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Atlas smiled happily, rubbing her back gently. "I don't think not worrying about you is possible." He smiled sheepishly at her.

[AnnaCat17]

Victory smiled back but looked over as she saw Ivory by the door leading into the hospital wing. "I think she wants to talk to you." She said softly as she watched the girl, jealous of how beautiful she looked since Victory knew she probably looked terrible and hated to have Atlas of all people see her in such a state.