He was cautious, knocking on the door politely his heart in his throat. Would she even let him speak to her or would she yell at him to go away? He feared it might be the latter as he waited anxiously, heart pounding loudly in his chest, unused to feeling so uncertain. He was relieved when she called out "come in" in a soft voice, stepping foot inside the room where she sat upright in her bed, staring out the window at the forest. Her eyes shot to his clearly surprised by his presence even as he stood there uncomfortably, unsure how to begin. Oh my god just speak you i***t Shadow scolded him, his tone one of disgust at Xavier's indecision. Even Serena was looking at him now, her blue eyes considering his posture and taking note of his nervousness, his hands idly twisting with each oth

