Ashin and Maya both lay on the bed staring at the ceiling with only the moon to light up their night. Ashin was trying to compose himself after their abrupt pause. The pace had slowed down anticlimactically, his eyes were closed, breaths were long.
Maya turned to face him, her eyes longing. 'Sorry.' She felt slightly guilty for the way things stopped. 'Should I… leave?
'WHAT? Why? Maya, who do you think I am?' Ashin propped himself up slightly to make sure he could study her expression. 'I like spending time with you sex or not.' He replied easing her unnecessary insecurities. 'What kind of animal would I be if I couldn't control myself?' He smiled trying to bring her back to him.
Maya released the tension inside of her with a small smirk. 'I kind of like it when you can't control yourself though.' She teased as she let her hand wonder under the covers. Despite Ashin's relaxed demeanour he was always composed, this made Maya enjoy the idea of him losing composure. Especially, when it was because of her, it made her feel powerful.
She continued as he hardened under her touch, he laid back as Maya's hands relived him. Both Ashin and Maya enjoyed each other's bodies in the moon lit room under the guise of lust, but there was something else growing between them.
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On an isolated bench in the stillness of the night, Camilla sat still, not sure how to react to seeing Cassius' fangs on display. She simple watched as Cassius' tongue tickled her palm, after extracting as much as he could from the small scratch, he made sure to peck her wound farewell. Traces of her blood still evident on his lips.
Why didn't this scare her? Why wasn't she running? The thoughts escaped her mind and instead, she just found herself staring at his lips and the fangs that lay on them neatly, making his handsome face look devilishly enticing. She wanted more.
Her hand moved subconsciously; her fingers traced Cassius' lip wiping the blood away. 'Is it that good?' Camilla asked wondering how this man who was fazed by nothing looked so vulnerable under her blood.
Cassius took hold of her fingers and sucked the final few drops, Camilla let out an involuntary moan as her whole body twinged under his urges. 'Very.' All he said was one word but that was enough to make Camilla weak between her thighs. His eyes were focused on her, he could sense her lust.
'Why me?' She asked as she brushed her fingers over his fangs as though that would help her understand.
Cassius brought her closer into him so he could feel her breath. 'I'm not sure yet. All I know is that I want you.' He said as his lips travelled over her expression, his hand on her nape, he guided her lips towards his. 'I want to explore why, may I?' He asked already knowing the answer. Cassius allowed his lips to meet hers, the kiss felt new like a world of possibilities came with it.
'Are you not scared?' Cassius was curious as he loosened his hold on her.
'No, I don't understand why either.' Camilla felt too much, she wasn't sure how to process or react it all.
They were interrupted by a group of drunk men wobbling around, hovering around the two. Although annoying, it gave Camilla a chance to breathe and come out of her trance. However, not for long as Cassius wasn't fond of interruptions. As soon as the group took a step too close his eyes burned blood red as though someone ignited them.
'Leave.' His glasses cracked under the pressure of his power.
With just one word the group turned around and left the two alone once again. Camilla knew of Vampire powers from her studies but had never seen it play out in person. 'Have you ever… on me?' She felt the disappointment in chest, doubting whether the first time she ever felt anything for someone else was all just manipulation.
Cassius let out a small laugh at her question as he removed his glasses, they were no longer necessary. 'I couldn't even if I wanted to, you are … different.' He paused thinking about his choice of words, for now different was all he could pin it down to.
Camilla couldn't help but smile as relief showed on her face. 'Good, then nothing has really changed. I also still want to explore this with you, and I don't know why but you being a vampire doesn't change that fact.' Camilla didn't think it was required to mention that it made him more appealing to her.
Cassius finally regaining his usual composure stood up and thought Camilla needed to be fully informed of everything if this was to continue. He wasn't sure why, but he felt she could handle knowing, he felt that she could handle him.
After explaining to Camilla how she could be in potential danger because of her blood and the encrypted earrings that could hide her scent, the sun was beginning to rise behind them.
Camilla listened silently trying to take all of it in, the reality of her situation had already sobered her up. 'Okay, I might need some time to really gather my thoughts.' Camilla finally spoke. 'For now, I will wear these.' She looked down at the cuffed earrings, they were simple in design, gold with red rubies ingrained. 'Think of the blood you tasted today as payment for them. I want to continue seeing you Cassius, but I'm not sure how to. So, for now, let's make a deal.'
Camilla stood up close to him, hoping she looked strong in her decision. 'I will give you … my blood... In exchange you will offer me your services.'
'Services?' Cassius raised an eyebrow, wondering if she meant what he thought.
'Yes, mainly protection for now. But I don't know maybe more, I'd like to keep my options open.' Camilla elaborated.
Cassius couldn't help but laugh at what his long life had brought him to; he was now bargaining with a human, yet he was simply amused at the whole situation.
'Deal.' Agreeing to her terms, he pulled Camilla in by the waist and sealed her fate with a fierce, passionate kiss.