{The accidental kiss}
"How reckless can you be? How can you steal from Baal? Do you have any idea how dangerous that was?" Azriel asked.
"Brother calm down" Charles said. "Don't tell me to calm down... How did you know about Baal? Answer me Guinevere" Azriel said.
"Azriel relax... Guinevere won't be able to answer that question. Nari erased her memories from yesterday" Rose said.
"That slippery bitch... She thinks she would get away with this" Azriel said in anger. "Is everyone alright? I don't understand what's going on" Anastasia said in confusion.
"You really don't remember what happened yesterday?" Luke asked. "I guess...." Anastasia replied with uncertainty.
Azriel exhaled sharply. "At least the baby is alright" Rose said. "Baby?..... M... Moon?" Anastasia asked slowly.
"Someone get her out of here before something bad happens" Azriel said. Rose quickly took Anastasia to her room.
"Azriel what's wrong?" Charles asked as Azriel leans on the wall. "Somethings wrong" Azriel said. "What do you mean?" Luke asked.
"It feels like he's awakening" Azriel said. "Your demon?..." Charles asked in horror. "How long do we have?" Luke asked.
"I don't know how long but no matter what happens keep Guinevere far away from me. I can't afford to hurt her" Azriel said as he ran his fingers through his hair. Charles placed his hand on Azriel's shoulder.
"No problem brother. We will protect her with our lives" Charles said. "Anyway we would be leaving today. We need to head to the church, the priest requests my presence" Luke said.
"Alright" Azriel said. Azriel went to his room, he sat on the bed. He wondered how this problem would pass smoothly.
It happens that every six months Azriel's demon that has been suppressed would manifest and destroy everything in it's path.
This usually last for at least one week. He's praying that no harm shall befall Guinevere.
Outside the castle. Charles accompanied Luke to the church. "I told you, it wasn't necessary for you to come along. I don't need a babysitter" Luke said.
"You told my brother I was to escort you. Don't worry I'll protect you" Charles said. "Argh you're impossible" Luke said.
Both men entered the church where they met a young man wearing a robe. "It's nice of you to join us" He said. "You must be Valron. The priest I'm here to see" Luke said.
"You are correct" Valron replied. "Valron? That sounds like a demon name to me" Charles said. Luke stepped on Charles's foot.
"Might you be a demon, Valron?" Charles asked Valron. For a minute no one blinked. The air was charged and electric with unspoken tension.
"Please forgive my student. He has been carried away lately" Luke said with a smile. {This Charles, I should make out time to scold him later} Luke said to himself.
Valron forced a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "That's alright. I understand that your student is just curious. Unfortunately curiosity is quite dangerous to a man. Let's discuss the reason I sent for you. Alone" Valron said.
Luke turns to Charles. "Wait here I'll be right back" Luke said. Charles waves his hand.
Luke left with Valron while Charles sat by himself. All he could think about was the fact that Valron was suspicious.
"Charles let's head home" Luke said from behind. Charles stood up abruptly, Luke's breath against his ears made him shiver with want.
"Why did you do that?" Charles asked flustered. "Oh, you were so lost in thoughts that you didn't hear me call you. Your cheeks are red.... Do you have a fever?" Luke tried to check Charles's temperature but he flinched and stepped back.
"I... I'm fine... No need to... Touch me.... We need to head back now" Charles stuttered. {This man would be the death of me} Charles said internally
Luke walked behind Charles. {I wonder what's wrong with him} Luke wondered to himself.
"So why did he send for you?" Charles asked. "You need to work on your temper Charles" Luke said.
"All I asked was if he was a demon. If he isn't one then why is he pissed?" Charles asked. "Look I really don't want to interfere in whatever his identity is. I just want to return home" Luke said.
"Just answer my question. Why did he send for you?" Charles asked in annoyance. "He wants me to help him interpret a text" Luke said.
"What kind of texts are we talking about here?" Charles asked. "It's an ancient moruvian language. Unfortunately no one could understand or Interpret the text. That's why he sent for me"
"So did you tell him you were able to Interpret this text of his? I mean it would be a shame if he invited you here for nothing" Charles said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.
"Well I had to tell him that I wasn't able to interpret it"
"Which is far from the truth I take it" Charles said again.
"I mean you're not wrong. I can interpret it..... I mean when I read that text, it spoke of destruction and world domination and stuff like that. So I am not going to help a madman challenge the emperor nor am I going to help a madman end the world"
"I just simply told him I don't understand anything in the text. He looked disappointed but I could tell he knows I'm lying. That's by the way I just want to go home take a hot bath and rest. It's been a stressful day and I'm beat" Luke said.
Both men got to Luke's tower. "I've prepared your bath Luke" Charles said. "That's kind of you.... I suggest you go first" Luke said.
"No need to worry.... I need to handle something first" Charles said. "Alright then, I'll head in first" Luke said. Charles sighs in exhaustion.
"Trying to control myself anytime I'm around you is difficult. Why do you keep torturing me this way, you crazy wizard?" Charles whispered.
He sat on the table staring out the window. "When I saw Valron touch him... For some reason I lost my composure. He has taken a huge effect on me and that fool don't even seem to notice" Charles said.
He rubbed his neck nervously. "I didn't know when it all happened. At first I didn't see it as a big deal. I thought it was just an obsession but looking at it now, it's just bizarre. The more I dig deeper, the more i find out that i am madly in love with you"
"You're a man.... a wizard and your responsibilities are more than mine. I don't seem to care because when I look at your face all those fears seem to disappear. When I look at you, all I see is a man that I'm willing to give up everything to protect"
"A man that I'm willing to risk my life for. I mean.... you're a man and there's nothing within the holy text about men getting married or men falling in love. I am so mad right now.... I must be losing my mind. I don't know what you've done to me Luke"
"Why does it hurt? Why does it feel like I'm drowning deeper into your eyes? I hate myself. I just want to spend every moment with you. I wish I could just say these things to you. I wish you don't misunderstand, I wish I had the courage..... I wish you wouldn't see me as some kind of disgusting pervert"
"We could have share the bathroom together" Charles laughs nervously.
"Who am I kidding? You're destined to marry a real woman and I would probably marry someone I don't give a fuck about"
"But I guess that's life, we all have to make sacrifices. Shit, I'm so stupid. I'm busy talking to my reflection in the mirror" Charles whispered to himself with his fist clenched by his side.
Something fell with a loud thud. "Ouch!!" Luke said. Charles ran to the bathroom, he opens the door without hesitation. "Luke are you all..." Charles fell to the ground.
He slowly looks at his surrounding. "Charles" Luke called out.
Charles noticed Luke looked flushed. "Are you alright?" Charles asked.
"Don't.... Don't look down" Luke said. "Why?" Charles tried to look down but Luke stopped him. "I told you not to look"
"If you wanted me not to look then you shouldn't tell me not to look. Now my curiosity is at it's peek" Charles said. "I... I'm naked" Luke said.
Charles swallowed hard. "Um... Then I better get you a towel" Charles said. "No... No need" Luke said.
"You need to get out of here or you'll catch a cold" Charles said. "I don't think... I'm fine. Valron must have.... Help me" Luke said.
"What.... What do I do?" Charles asked. "I don't know" Luke whispered.
Charles touched Luke's thigh causing him to whimper. {Fuck.... He is making me hard} Charles said in his head.
Luke touched Charles's adam apple.
Charles's voice hitched at the contact. "I'll go get the towel. Stay still" Charles said.
He stood to get the towel but Luke held his arm and pulled him hard. Charles fell backwards towards Luke.
He immediately placed his hand behind Luke's head. They fell with a thud.
Charles blinked in horror when he saw his lips on Luke. He was fighting the urge to kiss Luke so badly.
He pulled away. "I'm sorry" Charles said. Luke rapped his arms around Charles's shoulder and kissed him.
Charles's brain short socketed. {Should i kiss back?} Charles asked himself. "Charles kiss me" Luke whispered.
"You are going to be the death of me. Fuck it, I can't hold back any longer" Charles said.
Charles kissed Luke, it deepens the moment Luke gasped into his mouth softly.
Charles broke the kiss. "I really need to get you that towel" Charles said, his voice was hoarse. Luke gasped so hard for air.
"Get me out of here" Luke said. "Oh... Okay" Charles said. He took off his jacket and rapped it around his waist.
Charles dropped him on the bed. "I'll go take the bath now" Charles said.
He had to calm himself, he didn't know why he reacted to Luke like that. Charles sat inside the tub, he placed his hand on his lips. "His lips are soft" Charles said. He grunts as he touched himself to relieve the pain.
Luke on the other hand sat on the bed. "We kissed..... Why didn't I hate it?" He asked himself.
"Charles did you feel the same way? Or did you hate it?" Luke asked in a whisper as he touched his lips.