The Bad Batch: A Heart-breaking Secret - Modern AU(Hunter x Crosshair) Complete!

Chapter 3

Silence filtered the house even after the three officers left and Crosshair popped upstairs to his and Hunter's room to put his stuff away. Echo and Tech decided to crash in the living room inviting Wrecker, Omega and Hera for a movie night, they all knew none of them were sleeping tonight. Furthermore, Hunter and Crosshair needed privacy. So they had upstairs to yell at each other or whatever they wanted. 

Hunter sighed, opening the door to his room, he closed it behind him and found Crosshair sitting on the edge of the bed, the marksman had a look of ‘lost’ in his eyes. It was clear to Hunter they had been drifting apart for sometime, he can’t remember the last time the two had an actual conversation that didn’t end in arguing and someone walking out. 

“Cross?” 

“If you want me to go, just say it and I will leave” 

“Do you want to go?” Hunter asked in shock that Crosshair would even suggest that type of question. 

“No” 

“Then no one is leaving, understand” Hunter asked, bringing Crosshairs chin up so their eyes met each other. “Why didn’t you tell me?” “It was three months ago” “Crosshair it wouldn’t matter if it was three years ago. I am always here for you, you should know that” Hunter scolded his husband who nodded in acknowledgement before wrapping his arms around Hunter’s waist. “I’m sorry, it’s just hard” Crosshair mumbled into Hunter’s shirt, his lover just pulled him close. “I know but we can try again, do you remember what Kix said?'' It wasn’t a question, more a statement, Crosshair nodded. Although receiving acknowledgement of Crosshair, Hunter still continued, “Kix told us he wouldn’t survive due to the illness he had gotten. No one knows how he had the illness but truth be told Lucas was never going to see the light of day and you know that love” Hunter reassured Crosshair who grimaced he knew the truth was hard but did it have to be this hard. Hunter's words of reassurance seemed to ease tension from the room.

After a few moments the two pulled away, Hunter gave Crosshair a stern look. “Now, tell me why you lied to us all. You told us and I quote, ‘I am done with the jobs from Cham, I can’t do it anymore’. Cross why and please tell me the truth” Hunter asked with a glare in his features. Crosshair shook his head, “I…I…” “Take a deep breath and think of your response otherwise you're sleeping on the roof tonight” Hunter’s words hit his core. Crosshair nodded, taking a deep breath, “I wanted to feel useful, after Lucas I just couldn’t ditch anybody in need. So I took up odd jobs but soon enough they turned into more jobs and then I found myself too deep. I contacted Cody explaining briefly my situation. He told me to pull the plug but then dad died and Hera was the last straw for me. I just wanted to get revenge but I didn’t think about the impacts of it all on you guys. I know I still get strange looks when dropping Omega off at school and it's my fault that we had to go into hiding. I know my status of being the most wanted batcher in the universe doesn’t help us. But now with Tarkin rumoured to be alive and I’m gathering he knows I’m alive and I…I…I just don’t know what to do. I can’t let Tech get hurt again, I will never forgive myself” Crosshair explained with defeat in his tone, tears slipped down his face. 

Hunter sighed as he ran a hand through his hair, kneeling down brown eyes met silver, “Cross listen to me very carefully. I know you are worried about everything and are the most stubborn person I know but you don’t have to bottle your feelings up, I am here for anything. Do me a favour for now on no lying, understand” Crosshair nodded remaining silent, he knew Hunter was not finished yet. “I understand your point with Tarkin but you must understand this. He will not hurt you anymore, he was a coward for leaving you and setting you up. If he does come near you or one of the others, he must remember there is a whole army on his back if he so much looks in your direction” Hunter finished while taking his upset husband in his arms, “So, the question is are you alright with us?”. Crosshair looked up in surprise, he wore a thoughtful expression for a few minutes, “Yes Hunter I am but I must apologise for my actions these past few months, I haven’t been able to spend as much time with you as….” Crosshair was cut off by lips connecting with his. Crosshair reached up pulling Hunter towards him until Crosshairs back hit the mattress and Hunter was practically on top of him, the two continued to kiss until there was no oxygen between them. Hunter pressed into Crosshair, using his knee he split Crosshairs legs apart, the marksman smirking at his lover as they continued to explore each other.