Once back inside, Galaxy Girl turned to face Toxic with a grim look.
"I guess we better start packing, he's not going to keep quiet."                       
"No, I think I... I mean we, can trust him." Answered her nemesis, setting his gun back into the nightstand drawer.

"Really?!" She doubted.
"He wasn't lying when he said he'd keep it to himself. I read his voice the whole time. That and I think he likes me..."
"Ohhhh...." her mouth gaped slightly at that last bit, before contorting into a teasing grin.
"No, No, No, No, not like that!"
He shuddered.
"What I mean is, he has legitimately called me 'Mon Ami' over half a dozen now."
'Mon Ami?" She puzzled at that word, she didn't understand.
"It means 'my friend'. I think he thinks he's my friend." said Toxic, sitting down onto the bed, scratching his head.
Crossing her arms, she leaned against the wall directly beside him.
"It's just odd. I'm a deadly supervillain, people don't want to be my friend, they fear me, but they don't like me. I don't have any friends."

That last sentence, oddly cut into her.
"Hey, I'm your friend!" She retaliated, more possessiveness in her voice than either of them expected.
Toxic felt his stomach flood with a warmth at her sentiment, and felt the inklings of a smile wanting to pull at his cheeks.
"No, you are my arch rival."
He argued instead, shaking his head, but then shot her a semi-grateful smirk.
The hero rolled her eyes in response.

The duo suddenly heard some rambling in the hallway; and after turning on a light and slipping on his gloves, they stepped out to see what was going on. The hallways were crowded with many of the other dancers, all shouting at a porter, yelling to be told what was going on. After a minute or two, the beefy, stout, head of security appeared and waved his hands for everyone to be quiet. "Ladies and gentlemen, as most of you assumed, there was intruder, one who has the ability to change his face, and we suspect that he and the fléau de la Louvre are one and the same. Please remain calm, the  situation is being dealt with as we speak. No worries, the competition will go on as scheduled. But in light of the threat of his abilities, we will be tightening security up even further. No we will not be placing cameras in your rooms as some of you have expressed concerns about; we respect your privacy, but we will be doubling staff patrols during the evening hours, and also we reserve the right to search any room at any point of the evening, without warning."

Simultaneous groans went out throughout the crowd.
"Crap!" Toxic cursed to himself.
"Any guests who have issues with this, feel free to check out now, or in the morning." He briefed rather rudely before leaving.

"Unfortunately, we are left with no choice but to share the bed" He grumbled once they were safely back in the privacy of their room.
"What are you talking about?" Galaxy asked, majorly confused.
"Didn't you hear? They will be checking in on competitors as they sleep!"
He ran his hand over his face.
"So?" The hero crossed her arms.
"We can't give them any reasons to be suspicious. We are playing a happy, and very much in love couple, if they saw you on the couch...” He trailed off.

"So? Couples get into fights all the time, don't they?" She rationalized.
"Ok, what about the fact that without a radiation proof coat and gloves, I glow brighter than any nightlight?"
He half shrieked.
"Look, this idea pains me as much as it does you, but unless you've got enough Radiation proof fiber for me to make a duvet, then I don't think we have any other choice!"
"Fine!" She hissed, walking towards the bed. Angrily she got in.

"That's my side!" He said arrogantly.
Too tired to argue, she simply slid over, all the way to the other edge, trying to keep as much distance between them as possible. He took off his coat and turned out the light.
"You are going have to get a lot closer than that. Still full on lava lamp here.'"
She turned over to see him shirtless, glowing in the dark. Propped up on one elbow on his side.

"Maybe you wouldn't glow so darn much if you slept with a frikkin’ shirt on."
Galaxy Girl grumbled.
"I have to wear layers of clothing all day, I like to be unconstricted when I sleep." He replied coolly.
"If you ever tell anyone about this I swear..." She quietly threatened.
Annoyed, she scooted closer.

"Goodnight Nemesis." He shifted onto his back and they lay beside each other, bodies just inches apart.

"Goodnight." She called back.

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A/N: EXPECT A CHAPTER EVERY DAY THIS WEEKEND!
I know my updates have been lacking recently, so to make it up to you all I will be posting a chapter every day through this weekend.
Love you all.
-QueenOfGeeks