guideshapelead: (Anxious)
Prof. Charles Xavier ([personal profile] guideshapelead) wrote2011-10-13 11:19 pm

XMFC/Hank's in trouble...

To both his annoyance and amusement, Charles has been watched like a hawk by Erik ever since the disastrous trial run of Cerebro. Recovered from the side-effects of the modified machine, Charles can appreciate his lover's concern, is even touched by it, but he honestly feels back to full health. He's got a lot of bruises, but besides that, he really can't complain.

Two nights after his experiment with Cerebro, Charles is lying in bed, head buried in a book. Whilst academia is no longer his life, he still tries hard to keep up to date with the latest genetics research and publications. Since he's barely been allowed out of bed, for the last two days, he's come a long way in catching up.

At the end of the chapter, Charles closes the book, sensing Erik's approach. It's late - past his lover's normal bedtime - and he has to admit to feeling more than a little tired himself. As he rolls to place the book on the bedside table, he's bothered by a momentary sensation of pins and needles throughout his whole body, but it's gone as quickly as it came. He's almost forgotten about it when the world goes black around him.
diecastking: (cradling [charles])

[personal profile] diecastking 2011-10-14 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's not your fault," Erik says with a note of exasperation, wondering how many more people he'll have to tell that to tonight.

"I just...wanted you to know. I love you, Charles. I don't like seeing you like this."
diecastking: (worried)

[personal profile] diecastking 2011-10-15 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"How are you feeling now?" Erik runs his fingers over Charles' face, a couple more bruises developing. It looks like Charles has been in a prize fight.
diecastking: (worried)

[personal profile] diecastking 2011-10-16 08:01 am (UTC)(link)
"You need to rest," Erik says firmly. "You're not leaving this bed before midday, Charles."
diecastking: (together [charles])

[personal profile] diecastking 2011-10-16 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"Good."

Erik settles into the pillow, making sure Charles is in a comfortable position.
diecastking: (significant look [charles])

[personal profile] diecastking 2011-10-16 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Erik fixes him with a look. "And if it were me?"
diecastking: (worried)

[personal profile] diecastking 2011-10-17 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Then let me take care of you," Erik says. "Stop fighting it and go to sleep."