Without You I Suffer

Prologue

Belle walked out of her room with a drink in hand as she plopped down on her couch. She grabbed the television remote and switched it on while sipping on her hot tea. The news came on and she was about to change the channel until the mention of her father's name stopped her actions.

"Moments ago, the police reported the death of the most eccentric and reclusive billionaire; Reginald Hargreeves." Belle uttered a gasp, as her hand flew up to cover her mouth in disbelief. A picture of her father, along with the narrative of his death, appeared on the television screen.

She panickily place the mug in her hand on the table in front of her and stood up. She reflected the situation, and she realized that she would have to return to the academy for the funeral. It also entails reuniting with her family, whom she hasn't seen in years.

Is she ready to go back to the academy where she was born into the role of a "superhero"? Is she ready to encounter her siblings, her robotic mother, and the chimpanzee who has looked after her and her non-biological siblings?

Most importantly, is she ready to go back to the place where her relationship started and ended? Where the love of her life disappeared into thin air after an argument with their father?

Tears gradually filled her eyes, as a faint sigh escaped her lips. She walks over to the corner of the living room, where she has a glass cabinet with picture frames inside. She opens the cupboard with shaky hands and took a picture frame out. The photo contained her and her siblings at Griddy's when they were younger. She remembered their time there; they used to stay up all night long, eating doughnuts 'till they puked.

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"Come on guys! I only have two films left and I want to use the other one for me and Five." Belle exclaimed, preparing her camera on one of the round tables in the cafe.

"Relax, love. They're finishing up." Five wrapped his arm around her waist as he pulled her closer to him and kissed her cheek.

"I know, but these assholes are fucking slow pokes." She whined, and turned around to face him as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"I know." He mumbled, caressing her cheek and tucking a strand of her brown-ish black hair behind her ear. His left hand traced small circles on her hip as he leaned in closer. He couldn't bring himself to take his gaze away from her, particularly her lips. "You're so beautiful."

He smashed his lips to hers and held her close to him, holding her tight as though she was going to disappear. "And you're mine." He mumbled against her lips before slamming them together again with a smirk plastered on his face.

"Yeah, yeah, no one's going to steal her." They pulled apart when someone spoke up. "Are we doing this or not?" Diego commented, as everyone had already stood in their desired position.

Five cleared his throat, "Yes, we are. Stand there, love. I'll set up the timer." Five placed a kiss on Belle's forehead, before she stood in front of the group and waited for Five to stand beside her. "Okay, get ready everyone. The timer is only three seconds long and this needs to be perfect because Belle only has two more films, and the other one's for us." Five smirked, adjusting the camera angle before starting the timer.

He teleported beside Belle and wrapped his arm around her waist as everyone smiled for the photo. The camera flashed a bright light at them, taking a group photo. "Please be good. Please be good." Belle muttered repeatedly under her breath as she moved to check the photo.