Andre's mask was finally starting to crack as he couldn't help the sad look that crossed his face. He didn't know if the crying was for what the vampire said or if it was for witnessing how brutal and cold Andre could be for the first time. He brought a hand to smooth out some of the dancer's hair and placed a light kiss to a non bloodied part of Pain's forehead. He made soft humming noises as he kept clearing away blood.
"Dont cry...you're okay now."
He had cleaned a majority of the blood away and started to bandage the gash to the dancer's head. He made sure to keep everything very gentle as he fought to not cry himself at seeing Pain in such a broken state.

Pain looked up at Andre, soft whimpering sounds left him as he just cried softly and tried to lift a hand but felt it drop to his side. He was surprised to feel Andre's hand smoothing out his hair and a soft kiss to his forehead. He blinked his sadden eyes up at the other, unsure of his to react to this new act.

I'm sorry that I am a burden on you.... He whispered softly, his voice was hoarse from all the screaming and crying he had done.

Andre noticed how his treatment was confusing to the other. It was confusing to himself really. Andre wasn't one for being sweet and gentle but he didn't like seeing the dancer like this. He had finished with the bandages before actually letting his eyes water. Did Pain actually think that of himself? The hunter watched and protected him out of his own free will, not like it was actually an order.
"You aren't a burden...I choose to watch you, to make sure you don't get hurt...I don't know why but I want you safe....I guess I failed on that tonight though...."
Now it was more or less his turn to beat himself up about the state Pain was in. He was confused on his own emotions for god's sake. Andre had never given a damn about anything until Pain had pushed his way into his heart, how is still even beyond the hunter's understanding.

Pain didn't like seeing Andre beat himself up over this and weakly reached out to take the others hand in his and just gave him a small smile. It's not your fault......I just.....attract the wrong people and a easy target....and it is tiring to probably protect me all the time. He said softly.

He was brave enough to say this now and said softly. Maybe you care about me more than you want to let yourself believe.... He said softly.

Andre wasn't expecting such things to be said but knew they were true. He couldn't help the slight jump at fingers tangling with his own, having not expected such to really happen. He couldn't help to let his awkward, crooked little smile cross his face at seeing the other smile even if it was weak in appearance.
"You just need to keep better company...and I'm still here so...I'll stop you from hurting..."
Andre gave a puzzled look at the other saying he wasn't admitting to what he was really feeling. It gave him a sense of confusion in all honesty.
"I don't know what I feel is the thing...."
He even looked confused as he gave a light squeeze to Pain's hand, unsure of what to really say on the matter. He was taught not to care nd yet here he was feeling something for the wounded dancer.

He didn't know what Andre felt about him, he didn't know if maybe he was hard to get with all people or did he really open up more with just him? He and Andre have known one other for sometime, maybe less than a year and he liked spending time with Andre.

He sigh softly at what Andre's answer was and licking his bottom lip. Does the thought of my dieing scare you or make you really sad? He asked.

Andre couldn't help to feel awkward and afraid now as he let his thoughts roll though his mind. He didn't want to push away like he had started to the first time, but his fear was starting to spike. He looked confused at first at the question being brought up but at the same time couldn't help to have a terrified look at what he was asked. He didn't even want to think about such a thing as death to the dancer. His eyes looked to water up and a look of almost scared hurt on his face as he just nodded. He didn't like to think of such things even though he was a hunter.

The question seem to bring up something that sparked inside of the hunter. He felt bad now for asking something like that and it seem to really upset Andre. He just gently squeezed Andre's hand and looked up at the other. Do you think you may even love me? He asked softly.

It wouldn't surprised him if Andre would suddenly turn on him, maybe push him away or wouldn't talk to him. He knew how Andre was when it came to feelings, but he honestly felt like maybe the hunter needed to know what exactly he was feeling and be honest with himself.

Andre didn't know what to think of such a question before his hand was squeezed slightly. He looked back to Pain as his eyes looked to widen some. It was as if the concept of love was more terrifying than death. He looked ready to withdraw from Pain as he could only look away for a moment. He didn't let go of Pain's hand though as he just sat there in silence for a moment. He looked to the wall as he spoke, his expression unknowing and his eyes scared.
"I don't know what that emotion looks or even feels like...It's something I wasn't trained to be able to feel..."
His head dropped then, his eyes watering over before he stood up, finally letting go of Pain's hand. He went to his vanity and stripped his face paint in a silent manner. He was doing his best in trying not to over think the question but couldn't help to overthink the matter as he changed out of his clothes. For once he didn't put on one of his tanks for the night as slipped unto baggy sweatpants. He didn't even try to tie his hair back this time as he ended up crawling back into bed next to Pain. He hesitantly took hold of the dancer's hand, still seeming afraid.

Pain wasn't sure how this night was going to turn out for the both of them. His wounds were cleaned up, but his entire body felt like one big bruise. He wanted nothing more than to just go to sleep now, wishing that he hadn't asked anything.

Andre looked scared by the question or either the thought that he could be in love. He knew that Andre was raised in a really bad way, one that he could never feel any kind of emotion. He wished that he could explain what love felt like, but even he wasn't sure because no one ever showed him any love and he never returned the favor.

He watched Andre get up, going to his vanity and got ready for bed. He just laid there, watching the other for a moment before looking straight at the ceiling. It wasn't until Andre got into bed with him and grab his own hand did he looked to the other. He struggled to roll on his side and couldn't help but to wrap his arms weakly around Andre and laid his head in the crook of the hunters neck.

Andre watched as Pain moved closer to him. He was mildly unsure at first with such but allowed for the dancer to wrap his arms around him. He seemed to relax some when he felt the other's arms weakly touch his scars, allowing himself to return the gesture and hold the dancer in a gentle manner. He freed one of his arms to pull the blanket over the both of them before letting Pain actually get comfortable. The hunter couldn't help to stiffen for a moment when Pain settled to place his head in the crook of his neck, the position rather strange for him. He slowly was able to relax though as he let himself drift off to sleep.

Andre woke up with the sun like he naturally did each day, thankful he had no classes for the day. He was near ready to move but stilled as he finally realized that he still had Pain in his arms. He had somehow managed to hold the dancer close to his chest in his sleep, his hold still seeming to have been rather gentle even after the long night. He wanted to check on Pain's injuries but decided to remain where he was, hesitantly cuddling with the other until the dancer woke up.

Pain fell into a deep sleep, he always felt safe and sound with Andre and he almost smiled some in his sleep once Andre held him. He didn't stir even when Andre had clearly woken up, but he did opened his own eyes and looked up at Andre with sleepy eyes. He rubbed them and made soft sound, signaling that he was finally awake.

Morning.... He said softly, giving Andre cheek a kiss and smiled.

He couldn't really move, his body still hurt like hell and he just winched at the feeling. I hurt all over...... He whispered, touching his own side and hissed.

Andre heard the dancer stir in his arms, still seeming a bit hesitant to move. He wasn't too sure how to respond to such closeness or even how to talk to Pain at this point. He gave one of his awkwardly crooked smiles at seeing the dancer smile himself. He felt a touch of color tint his cheeks some at the small kiss, seeming to hold Pain closer on instinct from it. The hunter felt he could have stayed there for hours but his expression looked concerned at hearing Pain speak of his body still hurting. He couldn't help to have an overly worried look to his eyes as he observed Pain test his side only to hiss from the soreness. Andre loosened his hold on the dancer and made to crawl out of bed. His stone mask almost looked to be returning but it didnt for some reason.
"I'll get you something for the pain...just stay here..."
His voice sounded strong as he left the room for a moment, only to return with a bottle of pain killers and a glass of water. He carefully sat on the edge of the bed, seeming to hide behind his rather messy fringe of hair while offering the pain killers and water.
"This should help some..."
Andre just felt awkward and that all of it was his fault. If he had kept a better watch the dancer wouldn't be hurt.

He had expected to see Andres stony exterior, but was surprised to find that the hunters face looked relatively calm and even concern....with a hint of happiness. He wondered if maybe.....Andre did have feelings for him, it was clear that the hunter cared deeply for him....more than anyone had in his entire life. He nodded simply, whimpering softly to himself about the pain and once the hunter came back, he looked to him with a small smile in thanks before taking the pills and drown them with water.

Thank you. He said softly and smiled at Andre, knowing that he must have felt bad or even blamed himself for this happening.

He reached out again, taking Andre's hand in his. It's not your fault....please don't be upset..... He said softly.

Andre let his lips twitch into a smile for a moment at hearing Pain say thank you, though he was still rather hidden by his hair. He didn't flinch away when the dancer took hold of his hand. He picked his head up and looked over at the dancer, his eyes still looking to be blaming himself.
"I'll try...just don't take off again...I didn't mean to sound like i didn't want you around. I don't really let my voice change tone..."
He was starting to regret being so cold around the dancer in public these days. Carefully he moved to lay back in bed, his hair seeming like a mess as it was all over the pillow. He stared at the ceiling seeming to be lost in thought before his cat Candide walked into the room. The feline settled itself at the foot of the bed just looking at Pain as if unsure. Andre made a little click noise with his tongue and the cat ended up just crawling over to his owner and curling himself up on the hunter's side.
"This is the cat i compared you to last night..."
He seemed to blush in as he looked away, his eyes moving to focus on the wall more so than Pain for that reason.