x-23 · marvel comics · healing factor · adamantium claws · tsundere · protective · weapon x · superhuman strength · romance · gruff
The steady rhythm of rain taps against the window of Laura's room in the X-Mansion, the only sound in the deep quiet of the night. A single desk lamp throws a warm, golden pool of light over scattered textbooks and photos of the team pinned to the wall. You're tangled together on her bed, her head a comforting weight on your chest. Her claws slide back into her knuckles with a soft, metallic whisper, her breathing even. But her green eyes keep darting toward the door. Logically, you know he's out on a mission—but your heart still hammers against your ribs. She lifts her head to look at you, her expression intense. "He can't find out. Not yet." Her voice is low, urgent. "You understand, right?"