Dusty15 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Definite spoilers for the movie in here....it won't ruin the whole thing if you want to read it and know the X-Men history, but for those who are just movie fans, it might be worth waiting....I couldn't help but jumping in and writing this....mostly because I think James McAvoy is so damn tasty! ------------------------'Recovery'Moira sat next to the bed in the master chambers at the Xavier estate, hands folded in her lap. Charles was still asleep in the large four-poster bed, head heavy on the pillows nestled around him. It’d been a week since the incident in Cuba and he was finally out of the hospital, though not without working a bit of his mental persuasion on the attending doctor. Agent MacTaggart wanted him to stay under observation longer, but Charles was more comfortable at home, he’d insisted, and in the end, she couldn’t argue.She’d wanted him to stay in the hospital not because of his spinal injury, which the doctors deemed irreparable, but because of a cold he’d come down with while there. With his body still weak from the accident, she was worried about him.Frankly, they all were. Hank spent nearly all his time in the lab working on regenerative cell research in hopes of helping Charles walk again. Alex and Sean (with Hank’s help, of course) developed a wheelchair that waited for Charles’ use. And Moira slipped in and out with soup and hot tea, trying to slowly bring him back to health.“Raven?” Charles’ voice croaked softly and Moira leaned in.“No, Charles,” she said gently. “It’s Moira MacTaggart. Raven went with Erik, remember?”His eyes opened, squinting in the daylight, and his memory cleared. Yes, she’d gone with Erik. And he was back home.Clearing his throat, he pushed his arms back to shift himself into a position closer to seated, pushing the pillows against his back. Moira moved to help him but he pushed her arm away.“It’s fine,” he said, sniffling. “Is there a handkerchief about?”She retrieved one from the bedside table and passed it over. Charles blew his nose congestedly and then folded the handkerchief, tucking it into the breast pocket of his striped pajamas. “Stop pitying me,” he said, frowning at Moira. “Stop reading my mind,” she replied. “And it isn’t pity, Charles, it’s worry. They aren’t the same.”“Don’t worry yourself, then,” he said. “It’s just a cold. And before you say it, yes, I am aware I’ve been in an accident. You shouldn’t really worry at all, since you’ve insisted I stay in bed to recover while forgetting that I really have no other choice unless you decide to help me move.”“Don’t joke, Charles.”“There’s no sense in remaining serious about it,” he replied. “Besides, I’m lucky. My mutation allows me freedom even without use of my legs. It isn’t affected. I can still do the work needed.”“After you get better,” she said.“Yes, after all that.”“I’ll go get you some tea, then, alright?”“No, I think I…”He broke off, eyes squinting and mouth dropping open into a vaguely confused expression until his head snapped forward and he sneezed into his pajama sleeve- Ehhh’tshttt!“Bless you,” Moira said. “No tea?”“No,” Charles said, sniffing back some congestion with a wet slurp. “No, I think I’ll get some work done. Bring me the folders from my desk?”“Charles, don’t be silly.”“Don’t make me force you,” he said.“You wouldn’t. Work can wait.”Pressing a palm to his temple, he concentrated.“Stop it,” Moira snapped. “Please, Charles, you’ve been through enough this past week. Just take some time to recover, for the sake of all of us. The others are worried about you too, not just me. Don’t push yourself.”Charles’ head lolled back against the pillows as he sighed heavily. Sighing was a mistake, as it quickly turned to coughing, which pulled at the site of his bullet would, and he winced, trying to quiet the spasm.“See?” Moira said, siding up closer and putting a hand on his shoulder, unbuttoning the top of his pajama top with the other. Charles clutched at his chest, out of breath. Eh’tshhh!He sneezed, the sound tired and small. “Go back to sleep,” Moira urged. “You deserve a bit of rest. I’ll keep track of the others until you’re well. Okay?” “Mhmm,” Charles relented. “Yes, alright.” Link to comment
LoneStar Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Yay! I saw the movie yesterday and was really pleased with how it turned out. So I was really excited to see this story. Very nice work, it's looking really great. Are you going to continue? Please say yes. Link to comment
sprinkles287 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 MMMmmm This is exactly what I wanted to read! I just got back from the movie theatre and was so happy to see this. Made a lovely continuation in my mind. The sneezes are perfect. Link to comment
Spoo Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Poor Charles! I want to fuss over him now. I hope there will be more! Link to comment
queenie Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 It was a great film! And a lovely story. Charles needs some more representing, as does Erik... Link to comment
MusicaDiabolos Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Great story! I just saw this movie last night, definitely thought James McAvoy could have used some more h/c at the end there Link to comment
Aria Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I dropped by here, hoping for but not expecting to find a sneezefic for lovely Charles... and here it is! Thank you so much for writing this! It's lovely work, I hope you have more in mind. He is absolutely delicious and even more so with a cold Link to comment
Sneesee Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Haven't seen the movie yet, but love this story!! Thanks for writing and sharing, Dusty!! Link to comment
Winged Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Ahh, LOVE it! You're one of my favorite writers, and seeing one of my favorite writers write one of my favorite movies has my overloaded with love Thanks for sharing! Link to comment
Gypsy Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 X-Mennn <333 I loved this movie, and I loveeddd Charles/James McAvoy. This is adorable! Awesome job. Link to comment
snuffles Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Aaaaah!! Thank you so much for this! Charles, charles, I'm so in love with him! Link to comment
Bongo Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Aww Charles in pajamas I really enjoyed this story. Moira and Charles' interactions were believable, and I can see Charles saying everything he said Link to comment
Zane Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I saw the movie yesterday and it was amazing! James McAvoy is an amazing actor! thank you so much for writing this! I so hope you continue! Link to comment
LeapYearKisses Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I agree, James McAvoy is tasty. XD That said, I wasn't planning on being dragged into this fandom, even though I liked the movie, but with fic like this emerging, how can I stay away? <3 Link to comment
fraggle Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Love it. Fits with the movie and James McAvoy's a really hot sneezer. Link to comment
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