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Elle took him in with great interest, covering her obvious approval of his lazy appearance with a snicker. "Pajamas, huh?"

She looked from him, which was no easy task, to the paperwork on the table. She nodded as she listened. She had to admit, she wasn't the best at science, so she was grateful that he had started that himself. "Okay," she began, walking over to the papers, staring down at them. She looked back to Xian and raised a brow. "Have you eaten today?"

She wanted him to get better and she was sure that he hadn't eaten anything substantial. Food first, then work. At least that's how she liked to do it.

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Xian's face tinted just slightly at her mention of his current outfit. He shrugged it off though and smiled. "What, they're comfortable. Not like I'm going anywhere anyway." Though he was feeling better. He'd been able to get the first night of peaceful sleep in a while, and hadn't woken up late and feeling like crap. He figured his body had finally made enough antibodies to start fighting the virus.

Or maybe it was because he'd dreamed about Elle the whole night.

That's what a small voice in his head told him and he took the chance while she was looking through the papers to glance her over. She wasn't what society would consider an stand out beauty, but Xian couldn't help but find himself captivated by her. Her fawn-honey colored hair, forest green eyes, and lightly freckled face made his heart race unlike any other girl he'd met. And he'd met a lot. Not only was she unique in her own way in looks, she also acted different. The girls at school practically threw themselves at him, purposely dropping books so he'd pick them up, or coming to his practices just to see if he'd take his shirt off. The constant flirting nearly made him sick. But Elle didn't do that. Things just seemed to happen naturally with her, and he didn't feel the need to put on some other persona. Yes, he'd definitely take the girl who would cheer him on at meets and bring him water over the ones who consistently only cared about how attractive he was.

Xian realized he'd been staring for far too long and quickly shifted his gaze, hopeful that she hadn't noticed. "Well.." Xian looked from her to the empty container and cup guiltily at her question. "I had some yogurt and a cup of coffee, if it counts." He smiled sheepishly, knowing full well that it didn't. But he couldn't help it, his typically ravenous appetite just wasn't there. He was surprised he'd even been able to stomach the small breakfast.

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Elle scoffed, putting her hands on her hips. "Xian." she began with slightly narrowed eyes, "how do you expect to get better if you don't eat anything?"

Elle was just glad that he had gotten something down. "How about soup?"

Without waiting for a response - she liked to take charge - she danced her way into his kitchen, making her way over to the stove. She glanced over her shoulder at him and grinned. "It looks like you have some color back. I'm glad you're feeling better."

She had been worried, especially because of yesterday. But she herself had felt dizzy right along with him. For different reasons, of course.

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Elle stuck her hands on her hips as she scolded Xian, drawing his attention to them and the rest of her body. He'd only focused on her face previously. He snapped his eyes back up quickly and was thankful that she quickly waltzed into his kitchen. She'd not even given him time to say yes or no to the soup, which it was going to be a yes anyway, so it didn't really matter.

As she began making his meal she glanced over at him. He smiled a little at her comment, standing and walking to the kitchen, sitting at the table. "I'm glad I am too." He'd just about had enough of whatever virus it was that plagued him. Although it had brought him into contact with Elle, so it wasn't all bad.
Just mostly.

He was happy to be able to walk without feeling like he was going to be sick. The fallen angel rested his head on the stone table top as he waited for his meal, silently watching Elle's back as she cooked.

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Okay so I caved in and ended up designing Xian's rather large and lavish apartment. xD
Layout
Xian's bedroom (the very last one)
Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen/Dining Room
Study
Xian's Bathroom
Guest Bathroom
Guest Bedroom (without the window, and painted that color instead of wood)

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Elle smiled warmly over back at him, glad that he had confirmed his health. She turned back to the soup in front of her, stirring absently while her mind began to wander. She sighed at the direction her thoughts were travelling.

Elle had never really been interested in guys. Or girls, for that matter. Everyone had never caught her attention. Of course she had been attracted to some - she even dated a guy named Jeremy for two weeks during her freshman year - but no one seemed to spark her interest long enough for her to pursue any other relationships. Jeremy had been her first boyfriend ever and she had broken up with him the week before homecoming. He had called her awful things and spread terrible rumors about her around the school. She turned pink in the cheeks as she thought about it, mostly out of embarrassment and anger.

No, it didn't seem like any guys were even worth it. They all wanted to get in the pants of all the girls around them and Elle had always wanted something more.

So why was Xian so different? She was sure he wasn't like the rest. If he had been, he would have taken advantage of the many weak moments she had had around him. Elle glanced over her shoulder once more, genuinely glad that she was there. It must have been fate to meet him.

Once the soup was done, Elle poured it into a bowl. She cleaned the dishes while it was cooling off. She grabbed the dish and set it in front of Xian, taking her place across from him.

"I hope it's okay," she said, smiling slightly.

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Xian had just about fallen asleep in his place, comfortable on the smooth cool countertop as he waited. The clinking of dishes stirred him from his near sleep and soon a bowl with a heavenly aroma was placed in front of him.

He dragged himself up, rubbing one of his eyes with a knuckle. "Mm, thanks. I'm sure it will be." His voice was sleepy and smooth as he picked up a spoon and dipped it into the bowl. He sighed contently as he swallowed the warm liquid. It was delicious. He continued to eat slowly as his body tried to wake back up. The soup filled his stomach and pleasantly warmed him from the inside. Looking up at Elle after a few spoonfuls he smiled. "Thank you. It's great."

Now being tired, Xian wished he could make an excuse to get out of the homework. Maybe he could accidentally fall asleep on her shoulder while she explained something. He smiled to himself as he continued to eat, imagining the situation. She'd either wake him up and make him keep working, or as he hoped, would allow him to rest. Perhaps moving him so he was laying in her lap while she stroked through his hair and along his back. He found it a bit strange that he now craved her to touch his back, while previously he'd been so defensive. He'd let down his biggest guard for her, and somehow, he didn't feel like she'd betray him.

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Elle's heart thumped painfully in her chest. He was so...perfect. Almost too perfect. She looked down to hide her warm cheeks and delighted smile at his praise.

It's like he's not even human, she mused. Elle looked back up at him, resting her cheek in her delicate hand as she watched him.

"Well, after you're done, we can begin on math," she said quietly, distracted by him. She stared secretly as he ate, cherishing every bit of him that she was looking at.

It wasn't the perfectly messy bed head that made her heart skip a beat, or his perfectly full lips. It wasn't even his strong features or his body, even though she seemed to love all of these things about him. It was his ice blue eyes that seemed to set her on fire when he looked at her. What are you? she asked him silently inside of her wandering mind. She grinned to herself; he was too good to be true.

"When you're done, just go set your stuff in the sink and I'll wash it before I go. I'll be on the couch," she said, scooting away from the table and practically waltzing to the living room.


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ooooh man. I LOVE the way his apartment is designed. It's brilliant and just lovely, omg.
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Xian contained a groan at the word "math". The subject was the epitome of hate for him, but he had to do it. At least Elle was here to help him. He nodded at her comment and his eyes trailed after her as she sauntered into his living room, settling herself down on the couch. She was helping him with work, taking care of him, he trusted her, liked her, and now she was cooking and doing dishes for him. Am I back in heaven? He couldn't help but smile to himself as he finished the soup.

He set the dish in the sink, filling it with a bit of water before striding over to the couch. He sat down. "So, math?" He sighed and attempted to get his mind in the zone to work.

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Elle giggled at his annoyance for the math. Oh, man. He's got me giggling like a preteen.

"I promise it'll make sense. Eventually" she said, turning her attention to the paperwork in front of her.

She instantly focused, determined to be a good teacher. She wanted to impress him. She pointed out what went where, why the equation worked best for the problem, why the answer was the way it was, and so on so forth. She wasn't even sure he was listening. She scribbled the answers on the paper in front of them, making up problems as they went along. She was so transfixed on her work that she totally forgot she was supposed to be teaching him.

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Xian payed attention closely, trying to let all the tips and explanations sink in. He began to understand how to do most of the problems. Or at least enough that he'd make a decent grade in any tests. About halfway through, Elle began to get immersed in the work and quit explaining things. Xian watched as she did the problems though, still learning by seeing how she solved each one. Eventually, the scribbling of her pencil and the silence started to lull him to sleep once more. His eyes began to close and he attempted to keep them open it was no use though as they weighed down even more. Before he knew it he'd allowed his head to rest back on the couch's edge.

As he fell deeper into sleep, gravity began pulling on him and he slowly started falling to the side. His sideways descent ended however when his cheek came to rest against Elle's left shoulder. He didn't stir, already being fully unconscious. His body hung limply, his mouth partially open, and his breathing slow and deep.

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Elle jumped slightly at the interruptance, causing her to fall back on the couch. Xian's head moved with her, moving from her shoulder and onto her chest. He was still fast asleep, his mouth even hanging open.

Elle's face grew hot as she looked down at him. She bit her lip, closing her eyes. Oh man, oh man, oh man, oh man.

Elle looked back down at his sleeping form. She swallowed loudly, contemplating her next decision. She sat there for quite some time, just looking at him. He is so...cute.

Closing her eyes once more while letting out a slow breath, Elle rested her hand on his back. Oh, geez. What did she get herself into?

Elle began gently running her hand across his back, faintly aware of the scars beneath the thin material of his shirt. She was fascinated. Her stomach began stirring as she cracked open her eye, looking down at him. He was so relaxed, so innocent, so beautiful. So...angelic, even. "What are you?" she whispered almost silently.

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Xian continued to sleep peacefully, letting out a faint sigh of content as she ran her hand gently over his back. His mouth eased into a soft smile. He began drifting into a dream.

He was lying in his stomach on his bed, his head rating on crossed arms, sunken into the dark silken sheets. He was waiting for something.
He then felt gentle hands glide across his back and he closed his eyes as they began massaging tensed muscles.
He felt something stir beneath his scars and soon he could feel his wings releasing, but it wasn't painful like usual. No it felt natural, like a bird spreading its wings.
He stood and stretched them out to find that they were white as crisp snow. He looked around and found himself holding onto Elle's hand as they floated in the sky.
She smiled at him lovingly and he smiled back, bringing her close to him and wrapping an arm around her waist.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and he was flying.
Over the city high in the air. He was flying once again.
He came to a stop on one of the skyscraper points, allowing Elle to see the sunset from a point shed never seen.

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Elle watched him smile in his sleep. She wondered what he was dreaming about. "Xian," she sighed, moving her free hand to his silky hair. She softly ran her fingers through it while keeping her other hand on his back.

Elle thought about the hardships she had had to endure during her short years of existence, but all of a sudden, she decided it was worth every trial that she had to face. Anything to bring her to him. If things hadn't happened the exact way that they did, she wouldn't be on Xian's couch, holding him while he slept.

Elle suddenly had an idea, one that made her feel dizzy. She looked down at him, wondering if it was even a good idea. She held her breath, counting to three.

Feeling herself gain courage, she slowly leaned forward to press her lips against his forehead.


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Xiang dream had stopped there and he remained in dreamless sleep till a feeling woke him. His eyes blinked to half open, seeing Elle and knowing shed just kisses his forehead. He smiled warmly and sleepily at her. "Hey." He reached up taking a bit of her hair and running it through his fingers slowly. It was soft and smooth. Xian kept his still half asleep smile on as his eyes glided from one area of her face to the next. His eyes blinked as sleep attempted to drag him back. "You know. You're really pretty, Elle." The words slipped off his tongue smoothly, uninhibited by his conscious. His hand moved from her hair, caressing her cheek softly. His eyes became heavier and his hand dropped back to his side as he started to drift again.

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Elle wanted to cry.

Elle watched him drift back to sleep, smiling softly at him. "You're incredible," she whispered back, not really knowing if he heard or not. She moved her hand from his hair to his cheek, stroking it just as he had done to her moments before.

Elle looked up at his ceiling, her eyes slowly shutting closed. "God," she began, "thank you. Thank you for...for him."

She moved her head down to Xian, clutching him closer before cuddling into him. She sighed his name again before feeling herself fall into darkness. And before she knew it, she fell asleep, her breathing tuning into Xian's.


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