An Angelic Obsession 10

An Angelic Obsession

Chapter 10


Ike's cheeks blushed but he forced back his body's reactions. Tell him…you have too. I mean, I'm in love with him. I shouldn't be scared, I'm Ike. But what if he rejects me? What if he likes a girl? Wait…he said 'him'.  Ike's pulse raced and his face grew hot. Confront him Ike, you have his attention. I-I can't. It probably is another male. Why would he like me? Tell him. No. I just. Can't. If I tell him, and I'm wrong, our friendship could be ruined. He may never talk to me again.

"I'm really not the person who should be helping you with your love life Pit," Ike replied. "I mean-I suppose if you love them, you should go for it.  I am sure this 'guy' will be really happy to have you.

Ike turned and walked to his bed. His happy mood was now considerably diminished at finding out that the man he fell for was in love with someone else. All he wanted to do now was sleep.

“Ike…did I say something to upset you?” Pit asked softly, detecting Ike’s mood change.

"I just, need to go to bed. I'm sorry.  I didn't realize how tired I was," Ike stated. “Good luck with the guy; you deserve someone who will treat you nice. Goodnight."

“But Ike…” Pit started.  He watched Ike get under the covers.  “Why am I such a chicken?” he thought to himself.  “I should have just told him.”  He reached down and put his sandals on.  He then walked to the door and opened it.  Looking down at Ike he saw the back of his head.  “Goodnight Ike…I love you” he thought to himself before walking out and closing the door.

Ike heard the door close. He couldn’t believe Pit was in love with someone else. He should have told Pit from the beginning that he loved him…maybe there would be some way that the angel felt that way too.

I’m such an idiot. I had my chance, but I blew it, and now he’s found someone special, someone who means the world to him. I just…can’t believe it…I love him, and I don’t know if I can get over it. He means the world to me. GAH!! Why??? Why does Pit have to love another man! Ike cried silently into the pillow. This was the most emotion he had shown in some time. There’s no one else I want to like, or love…Pit is special, and now I can’t have him…

*****

Pit walked down the hall toward the kitchens.  He aimlessly walked toward the kitchen; maybe he could get a bite to eat from the common pantry.  There the mansion staff kept a supply of healthy snacks that would be available at all hours.  He grabbed a few apples and set off for a nearby common room.  

“I hope I didn’t set Ike off on another day of ignoring me,” he thought, walking the darkened corridors.  “Why didn’t I just tell him?  He was smiling at me and was being friendly.  Why did he all of a sudden turn me off?”  

He was about to walk into the nearest common room when he heard Roy’s voice.  Not wanting to be the victim of any of his joking, he quickly turned around and headed back down the hall.  

“Maybe he will be asleep…he doesn’t want to talk to me anyways…” he thought.

*****

Ike heard the door open again and the soft shuffle of sandals against the carpet. Pit must be back. I expected him to take a longer night flight.

The sound of clothes being tossed to the ground and the creak of a mattress alerted Ike that the angel was going to bed. Maybe they both needed time to think. Pit after all has a tough decision ahead of him…to tell ‘the other man’ that he loved him. I hope Pit finds everything he’s looking for. Because I will never be what he wants.  Ike drifted off to sleep, heartbroken and bitter from the night’s events.

*****

Pit woke the next morning and got out of bed.  He looked at the brawl schedule and found he was going up against Roy that afternoon at 2pm.

“Great!” he thought to himself.  “He is going to have a blast messing with me.”

Sighing he made himself look at Ike’s bed.  The mercenary was asleep on his side; all Pit could see was the back of his head and his bare back.  Pit found himself staring at that back.  It was toned and muscular but yet was probably very smooth and soft.  He walked over to Ike’s bed, still staring.  He so wanted to climb in bed with Ike just to snuggle against him, but he was afraid of what Ike would think.  

After a few seconds, maybe minutes, he shook his head to clear his thoughts.
Turning, he walked into the bathroom, maybe a warm shower would help him clear his head.

Ike woke up to the sound of running water. He looked over to see that Pit’s bed was empty. His thoughts went back to the water and the mercenary envisioned himself in the small cubicle rubbing soapy cloths down the others back. He wanted so badly to see the man he loved and share an intimate moment.

A knock resounded against their bedroom door, distracting his blissful paradise. The bluenette quickly pulled a shirt over his head and answered the door.

“Morning Ike!”  Link greeted.

“Uh…Hello. I didn’t expect you to be up this early,” the mercenary replied.

“I usually don’t unless for archery practice. I, uh, actually was wondering if Pit was around. I promised him that we would work on some things together.” Link said smiling.

Ike’s eyes narrowed. “He’s in the shower.”

“I can wait,” Link suggested. “Will you let him know I’m here?”

“Sure,” Ike replied unhappily. The last thing he wanted Pit to do was go out with another man. He walked to the bathroom door and knocked.

“Pit?!” he called.

Pit had just turned the shower off when he heard Ike call his name.

“I’ll be right there…” he called as he grabbed a towel and started to dry off.  He then wrapped the towel around his waist and walked out into the bedroom.  There he saw Link and Ike talking.  

“Link!  Sorry, I forgot we were going to do some archery training this morning.” Pit said as he quickly grabbed a clean pair of shorts.  He walked over to his bed and with his back turned dropped the towel, just to quickly pull his shorts on.  He then pulled on a clean tunic and sat on his bed facing the two while lacing up his sandals.  

Even though the conversation he was involved in was with Link and was about archery, his thoughts were on the bluenette sitting in his bed, looking miserable.

Ike stared as Pit’s nude behind was revealed for a brief second. When Pit turned around, his mouth was agape, but he quickly closed it.

“Um…so you’re going out I see?” Ike asked. “I hope you have a good time.” The bluenette couldn’t hide his displeasure from his voice.

Pit looked at Ike in surprise and confusion.  “Is it OK if we go out to train?  Did you need me for anything?” he asked quietly.

“No,” the mercenary replied. “See ya later I guess.”

Pit looked at Ike with a slight look of shock.  He wasn’t expecting such a turnaround from him.  “Ok…” he said quietly.  He walked past Link, out into the hallway.  

“What’s up with him?” Link asked as they walked toward the side exit.

The angel sniffed.  “I don’t know.  I sometimes get the feeling that Ike likes me, like I am important to him.  Then he changes and acts like that.” Pit said quietly.  He reached up and wiped his eyes.  

“I’m sorry he’s being a jerk to you. I know how much you admire him,” Link said, patting the boy on the back. “Are you sure there isn’t a reason for his sudden behavior change?”

“I don’t know...he won’t tell me anything,” Pit said sadly.  They reached the door and walked outside.  “I wish I knew.  He is very important to me and it kind of hurts…” Pit stopped talking and he glanced at Link.  “Never mind,” he said.  “Let’s do some target practice.”

Link nodded and continued out to the range. He would confront Pit later on the subject after they had some time to work their magical bows…well only Pit’s is magical. “So where exactly did you get that bow?” Link asked, while examining its godly shine and build.

Pit’s bow let loose a blue arrow and hit the target dead center.

“Hey! I didn’t know your bow shot blue arrows!” Link exclaimed. “That’s awesome.”

Pit managed a slight smile.  “My goddess, Palutena gave it to me as a gift for my role in protecting Sky World.  The arrows are called arrows of light and are made of pure energy.”

Pit pulled back and released another arrow that hit directly where the previous one hit.  

“I wish I could let you try it, but it will only work for an angel.” Pit said as he stood back, letting Link shoot.

“Sounds like you were the man.” Link commented releasing his own arrow which hit just a few marks off the center. “Pure energy huh?” he asked. “I bet that delivers a harsh blow. Hopefully I will never have to go up against you. My arrows are no match for yours.”

Pit chuckled a little.  “What are you talking about?  You’re great!” he said as he watched Link hit a few bulls’ eyes.  

They each took turns shooting at the targets downrange until the growl in Pit’s stomach reminded him that he hadn’t eaten breakfast yet.  

“Hey Link, can we end it for now?  I need to get something to eat.” he asked, separating his bow and sheathing the blades.

“Yeah sure!” the Hylian replied. “I’m hungry myself.” Link slug his bow over his shoulder and together made his way to the cafeteria with Pit.