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Renee stayed beside Natalie’s bedside for days until she woke up. Her last mission ended terribly, resulting in her getting injured severely; Alexander came in just as much as Renee did. She was laying next to her when Natalie awoke, her head resting on her lap. Natalie looked down at her, a little surprised at the scene; though she appreciated it nonetheless, this action made her smile softly. She rested a hand on Renee’s head, running her fingers softly through her hair.
She’s awake
Lifting her head up, Renee looked at Natalie. “How long have you been waiting mon ami?” She asked, her smile always managed to brighten up the room, even if she looked tired. “Uh..um, just a while..” She said softly, which didn’t convince her. Natalie rested her hand on Renee’s “you’re a bad liar” she said with a soft chuckle.
Nice lie there dumbass
“I was just worried about you..” Renee mumbled, looking down. Natalie rested a hand on her cheek “It’s nice knowing that you’re so worried about me..” she said softly. Renee leaned into the touch, closing her eyes; though she was never much for contact, Natalie’s was always one she welcomed. “I don’t care about many people here, but you’re definitely one of em’ Natalie..” she whispered with a soft sigh.
Natalie looked at her, surprised with how caring Renee was and how genuine she seemed. She leaned forward, pressing a soft kiss against her temple “Thank you” she muttered, this action making Renee’s face redden.
She likes you
Ask her out once she’s healed
“No problem..” Renee bit her lip shyly as she leaned back in her chair, her hand still resting on the bed. “Um, want me to get Alexander?” She asked, standing up. Natalie wanted to stay with Renee alone for a little longer, but she didn’t want to admit it as she was never good with people. She reluctantly agreed before Renee went out to find him.
He walked, a look of complete relief on his face. Clearing his throat, he sat beside her “I’m...very grateful to see you awake Ms. Paquette” he said, Natalie resting a hand on his with a smile. “Wraith told me you were worried” she said, making Alexander look back at her, glaring a little. She squeezed his hand “Don’t be upset Doctor Caustic”. That glare sent shivers up Renee’s spine as she did fear him a little, after seeing how mad he got at Loba, it made her steer clear from him a little more.
“Alexander is fine Ms. Paquette, but please rest. We’d like to have you back in the ring with us, the absence of your presence is upsetting to say the least...to most of us at least” he said with a soft sigh. “I hope I can be of service to you during your recovery” Natalie smiled. “I’ll be fine, I won’t take long I’m sure” she said as she watched him stand up. Alexander gave her a nod before he left, taking one more look at her before leaving the room. Renee went back to sit beside Natalie. “You had to tell him that I told you that he was worried? He doesn’t like being soft”
Natalie pouted a little “I thought it was cute that you were so worried for me...but you needed to take care of yourself as well chérie…” she muttered, messing with the bandage on her arm. That’s a new name, though, it was nice to hear. Renee thought it probably meant friend or something so she didn’t bother asking what it meant. “I’m alright..” She said, laying her head back down on her lap while Natalie went back to continue playing with her hair. “Well, when you’re feeling better, how about we grab a drink at Mirage’s bar?” she asked, turning her head to look at the defender. Natalie smiled and nodded “That ...sounds very nice, I’d love to” She said as she laid back in bed again, looking down at Renee. It was rare to not see her eyes glowing, and as amazing as they were when they are, they looked so beautiful when they weren’t so bright.