Sousha pressed his weight against the door, quivering head to toe as the man tried to break in, slamming the door in frustration. Sousha was pretty lucky the guy wasn't deciding to actually use the gun hanging at his side yet, but he seemed to get the wavelength just as Eclipse heard the banging.
Eclipse sprinted down the hall as he heard it, cursing quietly. Can I please have some peace?? he thought, growling when he saw one of the thugs from last night. "Hey!" He called, "The H&$# do you think you're doing?!"
The guy whipped out his gun, ignoring Eclipse and started shooting at the door. Sousha screamed as a bullet barely missed him, and he fled across the apartment before any could hit him. Bullets flew through the door and onto the opposite wall, with a nervous, quaking Sousha watching.
Eclipse lunged for the guy, wrapping his arm around the thug's neck in a choke hold, pulling him back and attempting to slam him into a wall. "You chose the wrong place to attack buddy.." he growled.
The guy dropped his gun and fell back on Eclipse, moving his hands to try and move his arm off of his neck. He pulled and pulled, but failed in his attempts. Sousha whined and shivered from inside the apartment, ducking behind the couch.
Eclipse stumbled a little as the other fell back, growling as he tried to regain his grip on the other, trying to make him pass out rather than strangle him.
The man slowly passed out, going limp and bobbing his head, dropping the weapon. His body relaxed a ton of weight onto Eclipse.
Eclipse stumbled back again, before regaining his balance and lowering him to the ground. Ripping up a handkerchief from his pocket he bound the guy's hands, then texted Mark to send a pair to come deal with him. Next he gently knocked on the door. "Sousha?"
Sousha heard the knock and jumped a couple inches into the air. But he relaxed when he heard Eclipse's gentle voice.
"Eclipse?" He asked in his high-pitched, shaky voice.
Eclipse hummed worriedly "Yeah it's me.. I took care of the thug.." he said softly, "Mind letting me in?" He asked.
Sousha scooted over slowly and unlocked the door, his eyes wide and his body visibly shaking. He poked one of the bullet holes in the door, then looked back up at Eclipse for support.
Eclipse hummed softly, his eyes softeningredients so he opened his arms, "Need a hug?" He asked, not wanting to push boundaries. Not until he knew the other better.
Sousha immediately shuffled into his arms, practically hiding in them. He shook against the other and squeezed his eyes shut, inhaling heavily to try and calm himself down.
Eclipse sighed, hugging him tightly, comfortingly. "Itll be alright…" he said softly, watching his men take the thug away. "We'll handle this Alpha" they said softly.
Sousha tightened his hands into fists on Eclipse's shirt, burying his head away into his chest and whimpering softly. He didn't even care about getting to know him anymore. He wanted the other to protect him forever.
Eclipse sighed, carefully picking him up and slipping back inside. "It'll be okay, they won't come back if I can help it…" he sighed, stroking the other's hair softly, hugging him tightly.
Sousha clung to him as he was lifted, leaning his head against the other's with a small sigh. "Thank you. I-I'm sorry I'm so useless. I wish I could do something."
"You stayed safe… that's enough.." he said softly.Sitting down on the couch with Sousha on his lap he gently brushed the hair out of the other's face. "You're so sweet…" he mumbled.
Sousha rested his forehead into his chest, sniffling softly and trying to collect himself before he burst out into sobs. He listened to the other talk and breathe, letting it distract him.
Eclipse kept humming softly, humming a small tune he was taught as a child, hoping it would help him calm down. Sighing he cuddled him gently. "Any chance you want breakfast?" He asked after awhile.
Sousha sniffled and listened to the hums, stirring against him when he spoke, looking up at him with his puffy eyes. "Yeah. I can eat." He set his head back down, rubbing his eyes slowly with another sad sniffle.
Eclipse hummed softly, "Hey…. you sure you're okay?" He asked softly. Hugging him tightly again as he studied the other. "Also what should I make for breakfast?"
Sousha sniffed and nodded, tilting his head down so Eclipse couldn't study his face. "I don't know. Whatever you'd like, I guess. I'd offer we go out, but I don't have any money."
Eclipse shrugged, "If you know a good spot I'm willing to pay if you'd like?" He said softly, brushing the other's hair again. Hoo boy…. I think I'm in love… he thought.
Sousha rubbed his nose gently with a finger, shaking his head. "I don't know any good places. I was hoping you knew some." He glanced up at the other.
Eclipse hummed, "I know a few recipes," he said softly, watching him. "Which do you prefer, Eggs, or pancakes?" He asked softly.
Sousha gazed up at him cutely, blinking a couple times. "I'd like pancakes. Do you have any bacon?" He moved closer, letting the blankets fall away.
Eclipse smiled, "Of course…" he said softly. Before standing, taking the other with him as he moved to the kitchen, setting him on the counter as he went to the fridge to get out the things he needed.
Sousha curled his legs up onto the counter and watched Eclipse move around the kitchen, hugging his legs. "How are you gonna get the bacon? I didn't see any in there when I was here yesterday."
Eclipse hummed, goino into the freezer and pulling out a package. "I bought it in bulk when there was a sale about a week ago" he said, pulling out a pan and a bowl next.
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