Beyond Darkness

Exquisite

Michael~

He stared at him sleeping peacefully. He wasn't sure why Orion was with him at this place. Surely, he was supposed to deliver him at the designated location. Still, he was in trouble. He thought to make it worthwhile.

He shifted the focus to the man's face. So, this is the talk of the town. i***t doesn't even know that he has a bounty on his head. Nonetheless he expected someone older and ruthless. He was very well surprised at his behavior and rigor when he screamed, “Why aren't you outside?” It was something else. He was curious and he wanted to find out.

Explore.

Should he just treat him like a lab specimen? No that wouldn't work.

The man was lean and athletically built, dark hair all over the place but cropped from the sides, appeared almost clean and crisp. Dark eyes and a clean-shaven face to accompany. He stood up, with a last look at the man drooling in his bed he made his way out of the room. He changed into his scrubs, wore his colored contacts, grabbed his Id, coat and drove to the hospital.

The system recognized him as Dr. Michael Angel. He smiled at the nurses greeting him. He had been at this hospital the longest. Eleven months without anyone recognizing him. He had been lucky. Using his real first name had proven to be a boon because no one expected him to hide in plain sight Until now.

The call had been unknown and Michael had answered it unknowingly, there was a deep voice that spoke and offered leverage in terms of keeping his identity secret, he had to bring in ‘The new age Ripper’. He denied the first time the project was pitched too him, until he had done some extensive research on this man he was supposed to capture. His sources being several and varied he had found a photograph. Deep honey eyes stared back at him, in an instance Michael had picked up his cell and had thumbed a text saying that he'll do it.

He learned that the man’s name was Orion, He targeted hot shot men with their roots embedded deep into the Mafia world. He was given instructions and as he expected, the men he was picked up by were not as faithful because of what he heard from the men surrounding him in that dark room until Orion arrived. The men had plotted death of the same master they were serving.

He entered his cabin and sat down. He sighed; he was not afraid of being hurt by Orion. He had taken a risk by nudging his knuckles and somehow, he had entered unknown territory and had experienced a different side of him. He did not think that Orion would chase after him so easily. The fire was Michael’s fault. It bugged him but thankfully no patients were harmed. Except for Orion. Which was again Michael’s doing.

He had enough time to worry about other stuff, for now he had work to worry about. He went back to his usual routine but not without a certain someone in the back of his mind. The rounds were tedious, the constant feeling to keep watching his back for tails was stressful enough.

At the end of the day he made his way back. After checking the perimeters he went up to the bedroom to find Orion still sleeping. Michael smiled. “Wake up princess you’ve been sleeping for a day now, It’s time for your antibiotics.” He heard a huff, “Sorry daddy not after you stabbed me” Michael laughed, “Well don’t make me spank you boy.” he waited anxiously for an answer and then, “Are you going to kill me next?” Damn this man feared nothing. Michael smiled, “Pretty please?” He turned around and squinted as if too see him clearly. He smiled and helped him sit up. Well color me surprised Michael thought. This was going to be eventful.

Michael checked the wound to see if it was still bleeding, he was glad to see it healing nicely. He walked Orion to the bathroom and left the door ajar on his way out. He went downstairs to prepare for dinner. Soon he heard footsteps and turned to see Orion coming down. He had scouted a white tee from his closet. It make something stir in Michael’s chest.

“Smells good, What is it?” Orion whined. “Eggplant Parmesan, Do you like it?” He shook his head. “I’ve never tried it.” Michael hummed and smiled. “It’ll be ready soon, till then I assume you have questions.”

Orion straightened, “I know you know who I am.” he spoke grimly, Michael turned his attention to him. He finally could see the softness in Orion. The same honey eyes seemed relaxed, a but dazed but observing, for now they were on him. It seemed like he was at ease or else he was a pro at hiding his intentions. His form was slacked but alert enough. The lights glinting into them made them an exquisite shade of ablaze earth. He nodded. Orion was looking around now, he seemed almost nervous. "I am sorry, I stabbed you, but don't worry it was a small nick from a pen knife which I had sterilized before and none of your organs were in the way" Michael was now rambling, when he realized it he looked up to find Orion smiling at him. He smiled in return but then Orion did actually looked at him and tilted his head. Then it hit Michael, he was smiling at the heap of cheese Michael had grated which was place just behind him. AH. Sciocco.

It all seemed to happen in a second. They heard footsteps and the turning of the safety on a gun. They looked at each other, Michael grabbed some spoons and tossed them into the microwave but then Michael heard a gun shot and from the corner of his eye he saw Orion succumb to the floor.