thekeyholder91 | Captive - part 6. (final)

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Title: Captive - part 6. Completed Soul
Author:

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Pairing: Belldom
Rating: PG
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Summary: Dominic is a student who decides to work in his summer holiday in a clothing store, after he mistakes a pretty mannequin for a real man. But what if the blue-eyed doll is not an ordinary one?
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Warnings: Nada.
Disclaimers: As you probably know, I don’t own Muse, but original aspects belong to me. So don't steal, please!
Author's note: This is it, guys, the last part. Incredible. I'm really, really happy that I managed to finish this story. I hope I could bring a little smile on your face. :) Thank you for your support and love! <3

Previous parts: PART 1. | PART 2. | PART 3. | PART 4. | PART 5.

Captive – part 6. Completed Soul

“Thank you, Dominic.”

The blond didn’t want to open his eyes yet, because he was sure that he imagined the second kiss, the giggle and the voice. Or maybe he was dreaming. He went home, fell asleep and he was having this dream. No, no, it would be really stupid to wake up from such a sweet dream. Then he heard a giggle again and somebody touched his left cheek. He leaned into the touch; the hand felt human and plastic at the same time: it was warm and flexible, but still somewhat glossy.

Then somebody pecked the tip of his nose and Dominic opened his eyes smiling.

He expected disappointment, but instead the sight of Matthew made him smile even more.

“But how…?” was the only thing he could utter in amazement, cupping Matthew’s face and stroking it with trembling hands, then kissing every inch of it just to make sure that it was real.

“It is a long story, but you know, Ava was close to the truth,” Matthew said, blushing when he met Dominic’s eyes.

The blond hugged him passionately, burying his face in Matt’s shoulder: “Oh my God, I can’t believe it. Tell me everything.”

Matthew bent his arms carefully, his shoulders still not completely transformed into flesh. He sighed before telling his story: “Well, Chris bought me five years ago from an old man, my creator. He knew that I’d be his last creation, so he decided to make me his masterpiece, as human as possible. It took him a couple of months, because he worked slowly and carefully, adding as many details as he could. However, what he didn’t know is that he was so dedicated that he transferred a part of his soul into me in this process.”

“A part of his soul?” Dom asked, amazed.

“Yes. But don’t worry, it didn’t affect him. It was his wish that I’d resemble a real man as much as possible – he even used human hair for me. Now, the only problem was when I became self-aware at the end, but incapable of signalling it to the world surrounding me. I couldn’t move my hands or my legs, nothing. It was terrible. I screamed and nobody heard it. I was captive in my own body.”

Dominic squeezed Matthew’s hand: “But how were you able to change your facial expressions when I started working here?”

“Patience, we’ll get there too,” Matthew smiled. “When Chris bought me and Tom – who by the way, isn’t like me, I just gave him a name and pretended to be my friend – I knew things could change. Especially Ava seemed very perceptive.”

“That’s when you talked to her!”

Matthew nodded. “Exactly. It took great effort, though. I realised that I could communicate if I focused really hard, but it would tire me for weeks. But at least I made Ava believe in me which was a huge step. I knew that one day there’d be someone who would hear me and I decided to gather and preserve my strength for that person.”

Dominic blushed. He knew Matthew was talking about him.

“So on the beautiful afternoon of the 9th of June I laid my eyes on you and my hand inadvertently made a movement, without me controlling it. It was a sign and I knew then that it was you and you noticed it too. It was like a rebirth. Luckily, you saw that paper with the vacant post of shop assistant and the rest is history,” Matthew concluded and beamed at Dom.

“Wow. Pinch me, please, I still can’t believe it! But seriously though, was it my kiss that made you a real human?”

“Yes, true love’s kiss. A kiss from the person that…would complete my partial soul,” Matt whispered.

“…your soul mate.”

“Thank you again, Dominic. When you kissed me, something came to life in my chest and my limbs started tingling. It was my heart that started pumping blood.”

“Amazing,” was all Dominic could utter.

The blue eyes noticed a mirror on the wall and Matthew stepped in front of it, feeling his face and leaning in closer. A cry of joy escaped his lips: “I’m a real man! After so many years!”

Dominic kissed him on the cheek and they exited the deposit. It was time to close the shop. Outside, they looked at the empty place where mannequin Matt used to stand and watch passers-by every day.

“What will I say to Chris?” Dominic asked and started laughing.

“I will come with you tomorrow, although I’m afraid he will freak out,” Matthew answered, giggling.

“And Lucy will kick my arse for not telling her about you.”

“I think she suspects something, though. She’ll be happy.”

The boys walked to the exit holding hands until Matthew stopped.

“Dominic, wait. We should call Ava Jo, she’s our biggest fan, you know?”

“You’re right,” Dom agreed and dialled Chris’ number.

“Hey, Chris! Sorry for bothering you, could I speak to Ava, please?”

His boss seemed surprised, but called after his daughter.

“Hey, Dom! What’s up?” she chirped.

The blonde smiled. “It happened.”

“Hmm? What happened?” she asked curiously.

Matthew leaned in and greeted her: “Hello, dear Ava! Thanks for convincing Dom to finally kiss me!”

There was a long silence and a piercing scream, Chris trying to talk to Dom: “Hey Dom, what did you tell Ava? She’s screaming and laughing and crying and dancing and jumping on the sofa. At the same time.”

Dominic laughed heartily. “Oh, don’t worry, she’ll be fine. I’ll explain everything tomorrow.”

“Yeah…all right,” Chris wasn’t convinced.

“That was enthusiastic!” Matthew said and they laughed again, heading to the bus station.

“Now we only have to figure out what we’ll tell my Mum!” Dominic exclaimed, but he laughed it off, he was too happy.

“Well, if you don’t want to shock her tonight, I could climb in through your window,” Matthew offered. “I’m very flexible, you know.”

“Are you trying to seduce me, darling?”

“Maybe,” Matthew drawled, smiling innocently as Dom leaned in to kiss him and hugging him tightly.

Two hearts beat in unison in the warm summer night, pounding to the rhythm of love.