⚠︎ This chapter has mentions of blood consumption and sexual innuendoes.
♬ Bones - Imagine Dragons ♬
''My world is limited, but every time I see myself in your eyes I can't help but think I have a small universe inside my own heart, just so that my love for you can fit in it.''
Brother Nicolas: Eryx, how was your first day? Do you need something?
Brother Nicolas: Zacharie asked for you to drop by the Blood Bank with Milo next week, take care.
Eryx: It was alright, I slept through half of it, I think I was quite nervous to meet so many vampires.
Eryx: I'll remind Milo, thank you brother.
Brother Nicolas: You went through a lot, just rest.
Brother Nicolas: If you ever need anything please reach out, we're all here for you.
Eryx: Thank you.
Eryx: Love you.
Brother Nicolas: Sorry I had to have a moment to cry over this milestone.
Brother Nicolas: I love you too, Eryx, a lot.
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Brother Mael: Eryx, everything has been dealt with, rest assured and just enjoy your time at the Academy.
Brother Mael: Remember to use protection and don't fool around too much or you'll worry mother.
Brother Mael: I'll send you some supplies next week, remember to keep them away from your roommate.
Brother Mael: Take care.
Eryx: Thank you Mael.
Eryx: What kind of supplies?
Brother Mael: Condoms.
Eryx: …No thanks.
Brother Mael: I'm joking, of course.
Brother Mael: You still should have them.
Brother Mael: You never should expect your partner to have it.
Brother Mael: And remember: men are disgusting and shouldn't be trusted.
Eryx: We're both men.
Brother Mael: Exactly.
Brother Mael: Who's your roommate?
Eryx: Sevan Helge, he's a student of Milo and the president of the Students Council.
Brother Mael: Quiet studious guys are always the craziest, steer clear of him.
Eryx: He's handsome.
Brother Mael: I'll do a background check on him then.
Eryx: I was joking Mael.
Eryx: Mael?
Eryx: I was just playing with you.
Eryx: …Damn
Eryx: Just don't tell the other brothers please.
Eryx: Especially Milo, he's his student. I don't want to create conflicts.
Eryx: Love you, please don't do a background check on my roommate.
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Brother Zacharie: Congratulations on turning and take care at the Academy. If you ever require anything please don't hesitate to reach out.
Eryx: Thank you brother, love you.
Brother Zacharie: I love you too Eryx.
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Sis-in-law: Eryx, Zach told me about you turning!
Sis-in-law: Congratulations!
Sis-in-law: If you ever need anything don't be scared to reach out.
Sis-in-law: I know Zach is a bit awkward around you guys but he cares a lot about you.
Sis-in-law: Also be wary of the color pink.
Sis-in-law: Good luck!
Eryx: Thank you Elara, I'll keep that in mind.
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Brother Milo: Come by my office tomorrow morning so that I can give you blood.
Brother Milo: The door will be open, wake me up.
Brother Milo: Sleep a lot baby brother so that you can grow.
Eryx: Thank you Milo.
Eryx: Goodnight.
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Mother: Goodnight Eryx, how was your first day? How's the hunger? Please don't forget to feed. Love you.
Eryx: 'Night mom, it went well, I'm dealing well with it, yes I just fed and now I'm going to bed.
Eryx: Love you too mom.
Mother: Good, please take care, have good dreams my lovely son.
Eryx: You too mom.
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Brother Ezekiel: Eryx, how are you feeling?
Brother Ezekiel: Any sweating, irritability, aggression, anxiety, depression, insomnia or restlessness?
Eryx: I'm okay brother, don't worry I'm not suffering any symptoms of withdrawal.
Brother Ezekiel: The moment you feel anything please reach out.
Brother Ezekiel: There's a Nutcracker ballet presentation in the theatre Saturday, would you like to go with me and Levi?
Eryx: Yes, please.
Eryx: Which company is presenting this time?
Brother Ezekiel: My old one, an old friend is partaking so I was given a few invitations.
Eryx: A woman?
Brother Ezekiel: Yes, why?
Eryx: Don't tell me it's your ex.
Brother Ezekiel: Oh, yeah, it's her.
Eryx: …I'll call Mael.
Brother Ezekiel: I don't understand what's so bad about being friends with her Eryx.
Brother Ezekiel: We dated way too long ago.
Brother Ezekiel: Please don't call Mael, he's way too cruel with his words.
Eryx: I love you brother, but your relationship with that woman is 100% unhealthy.
Brother Ezekiel: I love you too Eryx. I'm sorry.
Eryx: I still want to go.
Eryx: But don't buy her flowers.
Brother Ezekiel: Won't that be rude? She gave me the tickets.
Eryx: You already placed an order, no?
Brother Ezekiel: …Yes.
Eryx: How many roses?
Brother Ezekiel: 100.
Eryx: I'm calling Mael, and cancel that damn order.
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Brother Levi: Good afternoon Eryx. How was the entrance ceremony?
Brother Levi: Ezekiel asked us to go with him to see his ex dancing again.
Brother Levi: Nutcracker, Saturday, 9pm. I'll pick you up at 5pm.
Brother Levi: You forgot your violin, would you like me to drop it off for you?
Eryx: Hey bro.
Eryx: Yes please, I just noticed, it's been a chaotic day.
Eryx: Did you know he ordered 100 roses again?
Eryx: Please put some sense in his head, I can't watch him crying over her again.
Brother Levi: Eryx, as a good younger brother, you should let your older brother solve his own broken heart.
Brother Levi: They're probably getting back together by next week.
Eryx: They broke up a month ago.
Brother Levi: They never go more than four, so we'll see.
Eryx: Fine, I'll let him.
Brother Levi: Good boy.
Eryx: Shut up.
Brother Levi: How's your roommate?
Eryx: He's kind and isn't around much.
Brother Levi: Mael told us you have a crush on him.
Eryx: For fucks sake I just met him.
Eryx: I just stated he's handsome.
Brother Levi: Do you like glasses?
Brother Levi: I don't think you should date a Half-Vampire, but if you're into guys with glasses, the new intern at my company is single and he's quite good-looking.
Eryx: …Mael did a background check, didn't he?
Eryx: And that's discriminatory Levi, remember I used to be human.
Brother Levi: You're right… sorry.
Brother Levi: I just worry for you.
Eryx: I know, but we're not dating or anything.
Eryx: I'm going to bed, love you.
Brother Levi: I love you too, I'll bring you your violin tomorrow.
Brother Levi: Rest well, and please remember to have safe sex.
Eryx: …
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Margaret: Hello, young master. I would like to apologize for my insensitive words this morning.
Margaret: This Sunday we'll have a special lunch to celebrate Master Nicolas and Master Azrael's new life achievement. Would you like to eat something in particular?
Eryx: Hi Maggie, I understand that you still have issues understanding mine and Nicolas' sexuality, I know it's not because you intend any harm.
Eryx: I feel sick lately if I try eating human food, so I'll probably stick to blood.
Eryx: (I could have some of your strawberry sorbet though)
Margaret: Even so, thank you for being so understanding, young master.
Margaret: Don't worry, I'll make you some and I'll make sure to have enough blood for you ready as well.
Margaret: Have a good night and hope your week at the Academy is fruitful.
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Brother-in-law (Azrael): Hello, Eryx.
Brother-in-law (Azrael): I heard you turned and joined the Academy.
Brother-in-law (Azrael): Good luck.
Brother-in-law (Azrael): Nicolas also told me you came out.
Brother-in-law (Azrael): It must've required a lot of courage to do so, you did well, if you ever need anything our house is open for you.
Brother-in-law (Azrael): We love you.
Eryx: Thank you brother, it means a lot to hear that from you.
Eryx: Congratulations on the choice of adoption, you and Nicolas will be great parents.
Eryx: I love you too.
Brother-in-law (Azrael): Thank you Eryx, you'll be a great uncle as well.
Brother-in-law (Azrael): Have a great night and see you Sunday.
Eryx: You too brother, see you.
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Brothers' Brother: Hey shitface.
Brothers' Brother: Don't speak with me at the Academy.
Brothers' Brother: Stay away from Aster as well, he's an asshole and bad news.
Eryx: Cute.
Eryx: I'll do whatever the fuck I want.
Eryx: He's handsome. I might want to date him.
Eryx: You never know.
Brothers' Brother: The fuck, he's like a potato.
Brothers' Brother: And why the hell would you date him, he's a guy.
Eryx: Luc, I'm gay.
Brothers' Brother sent a voice message.
"Hey Eryx are you insane? Why am I the last one to know this? I bet you told everyone when I wasn't around. The hell? Don't even think about dating my friends or Aster, that would be disgusting."
Eryx: Oh, so you think being gay is disgusting?
Brothers' Brother: Hey fuckface you know that's not what I said.
Eryx: Oh poor Nicolas, he'll be heartbroken when I send him this.
Brothers' Brother: Son of a bitch.
Eryx: We have the same mother, and I'm sending her this as well.
Brothers' Brother: Don't you fucking dare.
Eryx: I just might consider not doing so.
Brothers' Brother: What the hell do you want?
Eryx: Y'know I want a boyfriend.
Brothers' Brother: Gross, disgusting, absolutely vile.
Eryx: I am for sure sending this to Nicolas with no context.
Brothers' Brother: I fuckin hate you.
Eryx: Good, it's mutual.
Eryx: Anyway.
Eryx: I have someone I want, and you're helping me.
Brothers' Brother: I rather get shot in the dick.
Eryx: Oh really?
Eryx: That's a weird fetish but I guess everyone has their tastes.
Brothers' Brother: Shut up.
Eryx: I just want you to get rid of a fly for me.
Brothers' Brother: I don't like insects.
Eryx: There's a girl who's sounding him, I just want you to get her attention.
Eryx: Flirt with her I don't give a fuck, just make sure she doesn't approach the Students Council.
Brothers' Brother sent a voice message.
"Don't fuckin' tell me you're interested in that robot? Ha. Eryx, you have a greater chance convincing Nicolas to kiss a woman".
Eryx sent a voice message.
"Shut the fuck up Luc, I know he has no interest in me, you fucking asshole. I just don't want her to be around him. And he's my roommate. I don't think my chances are that slim."
Brothers' Brother sent a voice message.
"...Eryx, I don't give a shit if you're into straight guys or robots, but I do think you should have more realistic goals".
Brothers' Brother sent a voice message.
"You like guys with glasses? I heard Levi has a new intern that is good looking."
Eryx sent a voice message.
"What's up with you and Levi trying to push me a random intern? I like Sevan ok? He's good looking, and he was really kind to me".
Brothers' Brother sent a voice message.
"Wow, your bar is in hell".
Brothers' Brother: I went to high school with him, Eryx.
Brothers' Brother: He's a cold son of a bitch, and all he cares about are his grades.
Brothers' Brother: He's the type to marry a girl that won't bother him just so that he can make an heir for his stupid company.
Eryx: Company?
Brothers' Brother: His parents own that construction company that became big after making the Mayor's house and the Royal Hotels.
Eryx: He's an only child?
Brothers' Brother: Fuck dude, you're in love with a guy you know nothing about?
Eryx: I don't love him the hell.
Eryx: I just want his dick for fucks sake.
Brothers' Brother: I'm going to wash my eyes with bleach, just a second.
Eryx: Take your time, why don't you use the opportunity to drink some as well?
Brothers' Brother: Ha ha ha.
Brothers' Brother: Who's the chick?
Eryx: Seren Mila.
Eryx: Light brown hair, around 160cm.
Brothers' Brother: Fine, I'll help you.
Brothers' Brother: Just…
Brothers' Brother: Fuck Eryx, does it really need to be Sevan? I can get you a boyfriend if all you want is to get your dick warm.
Eryx: …Yeah, I want him.
Brothers' Brother: Why? And don't give me the 'he's handsome' bull crap, Aster is annoyingly more good looking and you didn't seem interested in him.
Eryx: He complimented me.
Brothers' Brother: Who? Sevan?
Brothers' Brother: Did he say you're smart or something? I never saw that guy compliment anyone if it weren't grade related.
Eryx: Yeah, he talked about my awards.
Brothers' Brother: The math crap?
Brothers' Brother: Eryx you won the math Olympics 7 years in a row and then lost 4 and then proceeded to win another 3 years in a row, why the fuck a random dude with glasses and no emotions made you feel like you need his dick by simply telling you the fuckin truth?
Eryx: You remember all that?
Brothers' Brother: Fuck me. Eryx we went to watch all your competitions and Nicolas has that shit on DVD, how the fuck would I forget?
Brothers' Brother: He made us watch that shit on every single one of your birthdays.
Brothers' Brother: Sevan is far from being good enough for an Algeo.
Eryx: Who is then?
Brothers' Brother: No one.
Brothers' Brother: Just buy a freakin sex toy.
Eryx: Aww you think no one is good enough for me?
Brothers' Brother: An ALGEO, not you, us in the general sense.
Eryx: You don't think Elara and Azrael are enough?
Brothers' Brother: Fine Elara is the exception.
Eryx: I'm sending this to Azrael.
Brothers' Brother: Be my guest, he knows I hate his guts.
Eryx: All because he burnt your toy by accident.
Brothers' Brother: It was a collectors figurine limited edition and it was on purpose I know it.
Eryx: Cute.
Brothers' Brother: Fuck off.
Eryx: Luc, I mean it, I just want to feel normal for once in my life, and I like the way Sevan makes me feel, even if we just met, isn't that the beginning of any normal relationship? I just don't want to feel lost anymore.
Eryx: I know you don't like the idea of your precious younger brother having sex or having a boyfriend. But I really need this.
Eryx: And stop lying, I know you don't hate me.
Eryx: I can talk with you about this because we're so close in age, is it wrong to want to be understood?
Eryx: I'm scared, Luc, all I ever wanted was to be a vampire, but now that I'm one, what's next? How am I supposed to move my life forward? Right now all I want is to do everything I never got to do because I was so busy trying everything I could to feel like family to you.
Brothers' Brother: You always were family Eryx.
Eryx: Saying it doesn't mean I felt like I was.
Brothers' Brother: I'll try to help you, just, don't allow yourself to enter situations where you'll get hurt Eryx.
Eryx: I'm not that fragile Luc.
Brothers' Brother: Not even you believe that, Eryx, we all know you're sensitive and anxious.
Brothers' Brother: Just because you flushed your drugs down the toilet or took them with your friends doesn't mean we didn't know how fucked up you were.
Brothers' Brother: You don't even know half of all they did for you.
Brothers' Brother: You had all their love and attention, how do you even feel like you're lacking it?
Eryx: That's why you tell yourself you hate me Luc? Because you think I'm ungrateful?
Brothers' Brother: Eryx, I don't think you're ungrateful, I think you have mental issues and should seek help.
Brothers' Brother: But who am I to say something? I'm just a 21 year old vampire, wet behind the ears, I can't possibly be able to know when my own brother is considering suicide.
Eryx: You went through my things.
Brothers' Brother: You were coming home late, completely high and you think I didn't hear your sobs every fucking night?
Brothers' Brother: You're the only one blind to your own actions Eryx.
Eryx: I'm getting better.
Brothers' Brother: Being clean doesn't mean you're healthy Eryx.
Brothers' Brother: And our brothers might think you don't need a psychiatrist, but both you and I know that one day you'll break and we'll be the ones collecting your broken pieces.
Eryx: Can't you just say you're worried about me and want me to be safe?
Brothers' Brother: I don't give a shit if you blow up Eryx, I just don't want our brothers to have to pick up after you.
Eryx: I love you Luc.
Eryx: You're my 7th favorite older brother.
Eryx: And if I ever feel like my mental health is deteriorating I'll talk with you.
Eryx: Isn't that what you wanted to say?
Eryx: That if I need help I should ask and that you're concerned about my safety.
Brothers' Brother: Gross.
Brothers' Brother: Go to sleep and stop bothering me.
Eryx: Love ya.
Brothers' Brother: I fuckin hate you.
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Eryx stares at his phone, it's quite late already and he just finished answering all the texts he had, a small sigh leaves his lips as he stares at the room's ceiling. I don't know what to do next, I have the quests, but still feel like I'm lost, as if no matter how much I walk I never leave the same place. He thinks blinking slowly. I wish this could end soon so I can actually feel like I can start living my own life. No falling behind, no fear of dying or losing my family.
He glances at the window, where the starry sky is, the stars are pretty tonight, he thinks with a soft smile. Can't I just ask Sevan to date me or something? The sudden idea comes to his mind. I could just ask him and go forward from there…
However Luc's words keep spinning inside his head, on how all Sevan cares about is himself. Did he only date the heroine in the game because she matched his goals? Because she was a woman and didn't bother him too much? Or perhaps both the game and Luc don't know the truth behind Sevan's actions and choices.
Is reaching 100% likeability love or something else?
In the end, is the goal to make someone like you a lot regardless of romance or to truly love you? What are the criteria to decide what is love and what is simply platonic love?
After all Luc has 96% likeability however he definitely doesn't see Eryx as romance material as they're brothers and Luc is, without a doubt, straight.
If it was only romantic love, it wouldn't make sense for Eryx to be able to have 100% likeability with any target as some of them probably don't swing both ways.
My head hurts, he notes, taking a deep breath. I should sleep, he states to himself slowly closing his eyes, ready to sleep.
Eryx wakes up with the sound of the door closing, he jumps on the bed, staring at Sevan, who just entered the room. "You're still awake?" He asks, Eryx blushes, nodding with his head. His blush isn't due to the question or the fact that he woke up with the sound of the man entering the room.
But rather because Sevan looks absolutely stunning even in the dark room, his glasses are hanging on his shirt, his tie loose and the uniform's blazer is on his arm, his hair is messy and his usual white eyes are now in a slight tone of dark pink. "Your eyes are light sensitive" Eryx mumbles under his breath, but due to the silence of the night, Sevan hears him.
"Yes, it's a family condition", he says, hanging his uniform and taking some clothes from his closet.
Vampires with light sensitivity tend to have different eye colors depending on the incidence of light in it. They also always wear special glasses because the sun can burn their eyes, it's quite more extreme than regular vampires who simply feel uncomfortable under the sun.
That's quite rare, Eryx thinks, staring at Sevan as he takes off his shirt. His body is as skinny as it appeared with his clothes on, and his skin underneath is as pale as his face, he probably avoided the sun a lot to never get even the slightest of tans. He can't help but stare, even if he's extremely thin, there isn't a single bone sticking out of his skin, meaning his muscles are developed, even if not enough to make a significant difference in his figure.
Sevan freezes as he's about to put on his pajamas, "Sorry", he mutters turning to look at Eryx who's face is red as a tomato. "This was inconsiderate of me, I'll change in the bathroom next time".
"Wouldn't changing in front of me be more uncomfortable for you than for me?" Eryx asks, trying hard to not direct his gaze towards Sevan's body.
The man ponders for a moment, as if the thought of being uncomfortable didn't even cross his mind. "I don't think I'm uncomfortable, however it was thoughtless of me to do so". Sevan finishes dressing up and moves towards his bed. "You should sleep".
"I know," Eryx says with a sigh.
"If you're having trouble falling asleep, I can help you", Sevan offers as he checks something on his phone.
"How?"
He raises his head, his dark pink eyes staring straight into Eryx's. Fuck, he thinks as his heart starts beating fast, sure Sevan is incredibly good looking, but the fact that Eryx chose him as his target, makes him all so more conscious of the man. "My genus is sleep manipulation", he says, he must be really good at singing, Eryx thinks as he notices again that Sevan's voice is incredibly melodical.
Genus is the term used to describe the special abilities vampires have due to their special blood, such abilities are influenced by the purity of their blood, age and other genetic traits, thus the name. There are around 100 types of Genus as well as variations of such types, some rarer than others and some are even cultivated and inherited within some families.
"In that case… I would appreciate the help", Eryx says, trying to control his heart beat.
"Then, excuse me", without a single hesitation or change in his expression, Sevan gets up from his bed, walking towards Eryx, and all the boy can think is how he wishes the other can't hear his heartbeat as it's extremely loud. In the dark room, there isn't much Eryx can see distinctively, but as Sevan gets closer he can see the man clearly.
His short auburn hair is down, reaching his eyebrows, his relaxed dark pink eyes are sharper as they're not underneath his glasses anymore, his thin blood red lips slightly parted as he speaks something Eryx can't hear due to his own heartbeat, his nose is short and thin, and his pale skin looks like snow.
"I must get closer to you for it to work, can I?" Sevan repeats, noticing Eryx was out of it, all the boy can do is swallow dry and nod.
Being a 19 year old virgin isn't something that influences many aspects of Eryx's life, he never really even saw it as a flaw, as he'll have sex once he feels ready. But the moment Sevan's forehead touches his and his dark pink eyes stare deep into his soul, he can't help but get an erection. Shame flowing through his entire body and he thanks the gods he doesn't even believe in for the darkness of the night hiding his red cheeks and ears.
"I will see you tomorrow Eryx," Sevan whispers, his voice sounding almost hypnotizing. "Now, go to sleep".
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The sound of dice hitting each other fills the silent room. Nicolas Algeo's apartment is located at the heart of Iris City, on the last floor of one of its tallest buildings, the view allowing him to see almost all of the city from his living room's window.
And the man sitting on the kitchen's counter, playing with dice is Azrael Sofer, 183cm tall, white short hair, fox-shaped azure eyes, plump lips that are most often than not up in a smirk and his skin is a warm tone of brown, reminding Nicolas of a golden desert. Although Azrael is more than 100 years older than Nicolas, they never felt much of a generational difference as one would expect. After all they both are insanely in love with each other.
Azrael's voice is like a cat's purr. "What you're trying to say is that Eryx came out and you're scared that he is gay just because you're gay", he points out as he leans on the kitchen's counter, staring at his husband, his fingers playing with two red dice.
Nicolas sighs, passing his fingers through his really short red hair, his odd eyes glancing at his partner. He walks towards Azrael, he was in the middle of dressing himself when the man arrived home, so now Nicolas is completely naked in the kitchen chatting with him.
His body is lean and toned as he works out a lot, and Azrael's burning gaze on his body makes Nicolas' burn, his collarbone and neck becoming red with the heat he's feeling. He pulls Azrael so that he's facing him, sitting on the man's lap, his arms laying around his neck.
"I know one can't just choose to be gay, but I can't help it, you know, I'm just scared", his voice is soft, his tone is quite different from when he spoke with his family, a bit lower. "What do I do? I still want to grab him and tell him to just find a nice girl and settle down".
"Love, if he's lying or just imitating you, the moment he touches another man's penis he'll give up", Azrael comments, caressing Nicolas' bare back.
Nicolas lays his head on Azrael's shoulder. "It's a really hard path to take", he mutters.
"Yes, but he must walk the path he feels he belongs in, didn't we choose to do the same? If Eryx is indeed gay, aren't you happy he felt safe enough to share this with you?" Azrael says, placing a kiss on Nicolas' head.
"I guess, I just want my baby brothers to be happy", he says, turning his head so that he can see Azrael's face. "I was lucky to have you, but I can't be there to protect him from the world, you know, and he has no one else".
"Isn't Luc at the Academy?"
"Luc is a fool, he would rather bite his tongue off than admit he cares about Eryx", Nicolas shakes his head with disappointment.
"Even so, he's not alone, Love, your brother is stronger than you think", Azrael says softly, placing another kiss on Nicolas' head and moving his hand to his lower back.
"I just don't want to know he's having a hard time when it's already too late", Nicolas sighs.
"We all have things we hide from our family, Love, including you".
"I know", Nicolas closes his eyes, sighing again, "I can't shake the feeling I wronged him somehow".
"Love," Azrael pushes Nicolas to face him, "You're a great older brother, you did everything you should and could to help Eryx".
"Even by turning a blind eye when he was buying the drugs we were supplying?" Nicolas smiles coldly.
"If you didn't, he would've got the drugs somewhere else, somewhere unsafe. You did what you had, Love".
"You always sweet talk me and I end up never fixing my mistakes", Nicolas points out.
Azrael shrugs. "In my eyes you're perfect, Love".
"That's why you have an erection although we are having a serious conversation?" He asks, moving his hips as he feels a hard thing poking his skin. Azrael laughs.
"What you're feeling is my gun, Love", he places his lips on Nicolas' ear, whispering his next words. "My erection is a bit more to the side".
Nicolas' swallows dry, his whole body becoming red with embarrassment, although he and Azrael are together for a century already, he can't help but feel butterflies in his stomach and tingles on his skin every time the man touches him and whispers in his ears, his whole body shivering. "I can't, I need to go to the casino in a bit", he whispers back, trying to control his fast beating heart. "I'm never able to walk properly afterwards… Last time my employees asked if I had hurt my legs".
The man laughs again, a mischievous smirk on his lips. Fuck his smile is dangerous, Nicolas thinks, his breath becoming more irregular.
On the other hand, Azrael is thinking about how if Nicolas didn't want to provoke him he wouldn't have walked around naked, as he tends to do that, subtly say he's in the mood, play around a bit and then succumb into his arms. Last time he spilled water in my pants, Azrael thinks with a smirk, it runs in the family, not being honest with their feelings.
"It's your choice, Love, you know I'll never fuck you if you don't want me to", Azrael says, clearly provoking Nicolas. His feelings are clear on his face, something he rarely does unless he's with Azrael, feelings of conflict, desire and disappointment.
"I want to, but you're a bit too rough", he bites his lips, pondering.
"You only cum when I'm rough, Love, so not my fault".
Nicolas slaps Azrael's arm, annoyed at his words. "We can do it if you let me put it in you". He stares shyly at Azrael's azure eyes.
Azrael smirks, "I would die for you, Love, having your dick in my ass is nothing".
Another blush takes over Nicolas' body. "You don't need to say that every time I ask to put it in".
"But then, I wouldn't be able to see you all shy", the other provokes, placing kisses on Nicolas' collarbone. "Red looks mesmerizing on you", he whispers before clashing their lips together.
While the night just ended for most, for them, it just started.
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A loud and high pitched sound wakes Eryx up, his eyes slowly opening to adapt to the sunlight entering his room, for the first time in his life, the direct sunlight in his eyes hurt, not an unbearable pain, just a strong discomfort. He turns off his alarm and gets off the bed, pulling the curtains along so that he can open his eyes properly. The first thing he notices is that Sevan already left, although it's still 6 a.m., he barely sleeps, Eryx observes, probably because of his genus.
Slowly he gets ready for the day, a quick shower, brushing his teeth and drying his hair as he dresses, at the end he stares himself at the mirror inside his wardrobe. In all of his life he never thought looking at his reflection would remind him so much of his brothers. He's the shortest but he still has decent proportions, long legs, that make him seem taller than what he truly is, his neck has a bit of pulsing veins due to the recent change in blood, his skin that was most often than not tanned is now pale like the silver moon, his hair is what mostly remains the same, short red waves that reach his red eyebrows, sometimes even tickling his red eyelashes. The bright red tone of his hair is nothing compared to his new eye color, bright orange, a color similar to the tangerines he used to eat with his mother as a child but with a glimmer that made him look unhuman. Perhaps because I'm not human any longer, he reflects, touching the small mole he has under his left eye, reminding himself that the reflection is real, not a figment of his imagination. I really am a vampire now.
He purses his blood red lips, a characteristic some vampires have due to the sensitivity in the area, since there's where their canines are supposed to rest when they pop out, so to avoid accidents their lips are extremely sensitive, some vampires having red, pink or even purple lips due to such. A long sigh leaves his lips as he finishes putting his tie.
The Link Academy's uniform is a reflection of the colors in the flag representing Iris City, dark purple pants and blazer with golden details, a white buttoned shirt and a striped purple and yellow tie. And close to the heart is embroidered the symbol of the Academy, a flower bouquet composed of the flower that names the city, Iris, and tying the bouquet is a white string, a representation of the eye color of the founder of the Academy. The link so per say.
Not ready at all to start the day, Eryx grabs his bag and leaves the dorm. The corridors are bustling with people, some he recognizes from the day prior, others he doesn't, however they all seem to know each other, probably because most vampires all go to the same schools or frequent the same social circles, while Eryx was trapped with life as a human until literally two days ago.
His first stop is at his brother's office, it takes him almost half an hour to find the Architecture department, and ten more minutes of asking around to finally find Milo Algeo's room. He doesn't knock, his brother wouldn't hear anyway, the door is open and the place is swallowed in sunlight, as most of the windows are open, and at the center of the room is a sofa where Milo is laying, wearing sweats and laying as if he was a sculpture, bounded by the sofa. His breath is slow and he looks exactly like the portrayals of angels humans have at their churches. But in Eryx's eyes all he sees is his brother lazying around.
With a simple movement he kicks the sofa his brother is sleeping in, yet no answer, for fucks sake, he thinks, pulling his bag to grab his water bottle, opening and emptying its content directly to Milo's face.
Even so, Milo's eyes open slowly, as if he can't be bothered to even be startled, he looks at his brother, whose face is flushed with anger. A soft smile on his lips. ''Good morning, baby''.
''Morning my ass, just give me the blood, my class starts in ten and I'm starving'', Eryx says, closing his bag, annoyed that he now will need to fill his water bottle again. Vampires do not need to eat or drink human food, and water isn't an exception, however due to the lack of nutrients in recent bloods, they are advised to eat and drink them in other to replenish vitamins, some vampires even enjoy the taste, while others strongly avoid it, preferring to take pills to compensate.
After turning Eryx can't stand the smell of human food, probably a side effect of being a newborn, soon he'll probably be able to go back to eating the foods he used to enjoy. However drinking water is a necessity since vampires still require water for their bodily functions to work, while some just drink more blood, Eryx doesn't have that luxury since his body requires more than most vampires to function at the moment. So he ends up drinking a lot of water to be sure his body won't start shutting down.
Milo scratches his head as he yawns, slowly getting up from the sofa, with no concern for his brother's hurry. ''It's here somewhere, give me a moment'', he says, even his words are sluggish. To be honest, Eryx never saw Milo hurry for anything in his life, he never even saw him flustered, angry or even expressing any emotion that isn't sleepiness.
Maybe it's because of the anxiety over the first day of classes, or the anger of having to deal with his lazy older brother so early in the morning, but Eryx strongly wishes to see Milo changing his expression for once in his life.
The older man grabs his bag, where he searches for the blood he's supposed to give to his younger brother, he doesn't even bother to store it properly, Eryx feels annoyed and angry, time ticking and he really doesn't want to run and get sweaty so early in the morning, Eryx suddenly has an idea, an idea he isn't sure if its childish or just stupid. As Milo pushes the three blood bags from his bag and opens his mouth, turning to his younger brother, Eryx speaks before he can.
''I'm gay'', he says, incredibly aware that when Nicolas came out, all Milo did was nod and leave the room in silence to go to sleep, or at least that's what the eldest himself told him.
In his mind, Milo's reaction wouldn't be much different, he would just not care. But oh boy, was he wrong. Milo drops his bag, and one of the blood bags in his hand bursts open as he clenches onto them.
''Hey, don't waste my blood!'' Eryx says, jumping to grab the blood bags, licking the excess blood and drinking them as he feels the hunger taking over, not allowing a single drop to be wasted. While he's there, consuming the blood, Milo is staring at him with a blank expression, his posture is straight and his eyes are cold and serious, however he doesn't utter a single word.
Only when Eryx finishes eating and tosses the empty bags in a bin nearby, his lips stained with the blood he just ate, that he glances at his brother again, Milo's eyes are red, and tears are falling through his cheeks. What the fuck? Eryx freezes.
''Why the hell are you crying?'' His tone is more of concern than out of anger.
''Baby, you're not pure anymore?'' Strangely enough, Eryx understands completely what Milo means by those insensitive words.
''I'm still a virgin, brother'', he says, rolling his eyes. ''Hopefully not for long'', he provokes, making the older one cry even more. ''Why are you crying over my innocence?'' He asks, freaked out.
''Because you're still a baby'', Milo says, choking on his own words. ''You're supposed to never grow up''.
''Brother, you think Luc is still a virgin?'' His question makes Milo open his eyes in shock.
''He is''.
''Ha, no way in hell he is'', Eryx shoots back, looking at his phone. ''Shit I'll be late''.
''Wait, baby, what do you mean the other baby isn't a baby anymore'', Milo's words barely make sense to even himself.
''Gotta go'', Eryx says, grabbing his bag, ready to leave when Milo holds his arm, his red eyes pleading.
''Please don't grow up''.
Eryx almost feels bad for his brother, however the reality is, he knows quite well that Milo needs to stop seeing him and Luc as babies.
''But I already did'', he says, before pushing his brother away and running towards his classroom, praying that he won't be late.
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Boring, extremely boring, Eryx thinks as the bell rings for the sixth time that morning. The first day of the introductory week is taken by a small introduction to the courses the Academy has to offer that year, and this morning was filled by the introduction of courses focused on more subjective majors. Such as history, philosophy, politics, business, etc. Nothing Eryx cares about or even begins to properly understand, so for him while the teachers were talking, introducing their classes, all he could do was yawn and fight really hard to not fall asleep. He glances at his phone, where the schedule of the day is. At least we'll have some math related subjects in the afternoon, so maybe something will pique my interest.
For now, the first year students are having their one hour of lunch break, while most students are chatting and walking towards the cafeteria, Eryx moves towards the entrance of the Academy alone, he thought he would, by now, manage to at least make a friend, he even strongly considered sitting next to Kitsu during the morning classes, but he was chatting with the Heroine, so he couldn't do so. Sure he could even try to befriend the woman, but her presence makes him extremely uncomfortable when he remembers that her success means his family's downfall.
''Eryx!'' A voice he's all familiar with catches his attention, he glances at the gate where Levi is standing, holding an ivory white violin case. Eryx walks towards his brother, noticing he's using his regular work clothes, a dark green suit with a breve symbol pin at the lapel, the logo of his music instruments company, Parts. His chin-long red straight hair is pushed back, giving him a more serious appearance that matches the professional look. ''How was your first morning of classes?'' Levi asks with a smile as he ruffles Eryx's hair, his kind and worried tone soothes the youngest's troubled heart.
''It was boring, thank you for bringing my violin'', Eryx says, trying hard to not hug Levi and cry, he feels so lonely, and it's not even been a full day. He stands there talking with Levi for a few minutes before the man gets a call and needs to leave for work again.
Before entering his car, Levi tosses a small black leather canteen. ''This will help you carry some blood around for emergencies, please take care Eryx, love you'', he says, not waiting for the youngest to respond.
Eryx clenches the canteen tight as he watches Levi's car going away to the distance. A small sigh leaving his lips as he grabs the violin case and turns to go back to his dorms before his afternoon classes start. That's when he notices a figure behind him, he's not startled by it, no, he's just surprised. Prometheus is tall, and his long chestnut hair is in a high ponytail, making him look more well-kept than the day before, the dark purple uniform makes his mellow pink eyes pop out more.
''You play the violin?'' His voice is low, just like his appearance says, a bit mellow and sweet. Prometheus takes a few steps forward, analyzing the case Eryx is holding. ''It was made by your brother?'' He asks, but doesn't wait for the boy to answer. ''Can I see it?''
Truth be told, if Eryx interacts with Prometheus too much, he can't be 100% sure his heart can take it, the admiration he feels for the other is just increased by the fact that he is extremely good looking and his voice makes Eryx's stomach churn. But when one of your idols asks you to show him your violin, how can you say no?
He opens the case, pulling the violin out. The instrument is gorgeous, one of a kind, made by Levi's own hands and gifted to Eryx as his 15th birthday present. Made with rare wooden materials Eryx doesn't even know the name of, only the highest of materials for a precious young brother, Nicolas told him that Levi even made trips himself to find the wood, cutting down the trees himself to ensure the quality of it. It's extremely precious, and anyone that even glances at it can tell, it's a work of art.
The original wood was soaked in the blood of his brothers to bring out a dark red tone to it, which at first freaked Eryx out, but now he finds it almost sweet, that every single one of his brothers accepted to offer their blood, something precious to vampires, to craft this gift. Even the strings, of a golden tone, were crafted by Levi's hands, and can only be replaced by the man himself. As Prometheus' eyes befall the instrument he holds his breath, as if he's just seen the most beautiful thing in the entire world. He extends his arm, attempting to touch it, but Eryx pulls it back.
''No'', he says, his tone is rude, but even so, not even his idol can touch such a precious gift. ''It can't be touched by others'', he says, not even his brothers can touch it directly, not because he's petty or something. But because of Levi.
Levi's genus is psychometry, he can read objects and its history and the path of their life, however he can also mark certain objects, especially those born by his hands. By leaving a mark in an object, Levi can not only know its location, and who touches it, but he can also input simple commands. And the command he put in Eryx's violin, is that it cannot be played or touched by anyone except him and Eryx. If it is touched or played by anyone else, that person's skin will burn, vampire or not. It'll not be enough to kill someone, of course, Levi's genus is powerful but not invincible.
However, for someone like Prometheus, losing their hands is losing their lives.
''It's protected'', he says only, caressing the instrument.
''Can I at least hear you play it?'' Prometheus asks, his eyes show sadness and eagerness at the same time. Of course anyone that remotely likes classical music would be interested in seeing such instrument be played.
His cheeks turn into a bright red tone, he's embarrassed, he's not even close to being good. Sure, he won a few awards in middle school, but that was ages ago, and they were only local awards, while Prometheus won big awards for his music. And this violin he only ever played for his family, his mother especially enjoyed hearing him play.
How can he say no? When those mellow eyes are staring deeply at him, eager.
But he can't even manage to start playing, as he's interrupted by a melodical voice "What are you doing here, Eryx?"
For someone that is said to rarely leave the Students Council's office, Eryx surely is seeing a lot of Sevan Helge, of course he's not complaining. In the sunlight his glasses shine, his white eyes staring at Eryx coldly as usual.
The image of the man the night before popped into Eryx's mind, his dark pink eyes, his breath on his face, his low melodical voice…
"I was just talking", Eryx answers, not thinking much, he glances at his phone, to check the time, he's supposed to go to the Students Council's office in a few minutes, even so, he still has a bit of time until when they agreed to meet. "I'll be going to the office in a bit", he says, noticing the strong gaze of the man.
Next to Sevan is an unfamiliar face, a man that is a few centimeters smaller than Sevan, and his skin is dark like the night, with a few white spots in his neck and hand, his eyes are round with a bright yellow tone, but his hair is what catches Eryx's attention the most, filled by small braids pulled back, the man's hair almost reaches the ground.
"So this is the famous Eryx Algeo?" The man speaks, his tone is bright and high-pitched. "Nice to meet you", he steps forward, extending his hand. Sevan's eyes fall onto his colleague's hand and then to Eryx, his expression not changing even a bit. Eryx shakes the man's hand. "I'm Theodore Langa, Secretary of the Students Council and this guy's best friend", the man says, introducing himself as he grabs Sevan's arm, who doesn't move or say anything.
Instead Sevan simply looks at the violin on Eryx's hand. "You play?" He asks, ignoring the antics of his friend.
"Yes", Eryx answers, his mouth becoming dry, and his head spinning. What? He asks himself, this feeling is not normal, he's not anxious because of Sevan or Prometheus, this is a genuine bodily reaction.
Danger!
Your thirst levels are high, please feed to avoid further penalties.
Skill Newborn is now active.
Current active penalty: Dehydration, Dizziness and Stomach cramps.
Fuck, but I fed this morning, what the hell, he thinks, carefully putting the violin back into the case, feeling that he's about to pass out. The pain in his stomach is bearable, but his vision is slowly becoming distorted. He tries to grab the canteen Levi gave him in his bag, but he feels too dizzy, almost falling onto the ground.
"Are you ok?" Prometheus asks, he was silently watching until now, his voice is calming, but his touch is cold. Eryx instantly flinches the moment the man's fingertips touch his arm. "You seem paler than usual". The musician continues, holding his own hand, as if Eryx denying his touch was upsetting.
"I'm just a bit dizzy", Eryx mumbles, his eyes going to the two members of the Students Council, while Theodore expresses his concern clearly in his face, Sevan's expression is cold.
Even so, he approaches Eryx, he doesn't touch him, only stares at him. "You're cold?" He asks directly, just then Eryx notices he's been shivering.
"It's not that, my stomach hurts", with those words, instinctively Eryx's canines pop out, luckily for him, one cannot tell a newborn apart from simply their canines.
"You're hungry", Sevan says, crouching next to Eryx, who sat down on the floor due to the dizziness. "When was the last time you fed?" He asks, his voice is cold, as if he was a machine talking, not a human.
Weirdly enough, Eryx finds it comforting.
He can't say that it was just five hours ago, as being this hungry in five hours is impossible for a vampire unless they've overused their genus. The correct answer would be… "Two days ago", Eryx says in a mumble as he feels his lips hurt due to the dryness, his canines piercing his skin, but no blood comes out. A signal of dehydration for vampires.
Sevan sighs, he gets up, pulling Eryx up by his blazer, avoiding touching him directly. "Theodore, can you take his violin to my dorm room?" Sevan asks his friend as he grabs Eryx's bag himself and gives the key to Theodore. "We'll be going to the office".
"Wait", Prometheus stops Sevan by grabbing his arm, "He should go to the infirmary". All Sevan Helge does is glance at Prometheus' hand on his arm, for a split second Eryx thinks he sees a smirk on Sevan's face, but it was way too quick so he probably was seeing things due to the dizziness.
"Are you his friend or something?" Sevan asks, there's no trace of emotion in his voice, but Eryx can tell he's annoyed.
"No, but-"
"Then please resume your activities, the bell will ring soon", Sevan pulls back his arm, turning to walk away with Eryx, his hand lingering on his back, just close enough to grant him safety but not enough that he touches him.
Flash Mission!
A promise to a teacher (In Progress)
Sevan Helge promised to take care of Milo Algeo's younger brother in exchange for the teacher's guidance in his Undergraduate Thesis. But what's the extent he's willing to help you just for that perfect grade?
So that's what he's after, Eryx thinks as he stumbles around, feeling the warmth emanating from Sevan, who's just close enough, as if he's shielding him from others. Those who cross their path give him strange looks, they're probably wondering why I'm being escorted by the Students Council President.
So, aren't you curious?
Find out how much Sevan would do for you in a test of patience and perseverance.
Objectives:
Ask Sevan to be alone with you (0/1)
Make Sevan touch your bare skin (0/1)
Ask Sevan about his deal with Milo Algeo (0/1)
Tell Sevan that you want to lose your virginity with him (0/1)
Ask Sevan to kiss you (0/1)
Succeed in making Sevan kiss you (0/1)
Ask Sevan to date you (0/1)
*Fulfilling less than 5 objectives will make you fail the mission, the objectives must be completed until the target leaves the Students Council's office*
Reward:
+5 likeability with Sevan Helge
1 Random Genus Ticket
1 Random Reward Ticket
Penalty for Failure:
-15 likeability with Sevan Helge
-20 likeability with Luc Algeo
1 Random Punishment Ticket
+35 likeability for the Heroine with Sevan Helge
+50 likeability for the Heroine with Luc Algeo
Eryx stops, no, he freezes in place. Not only is the quest incredibly ridiculous, but the punishment is completely out of hand compared to the rewards, he doesn't have much to win but to lose? He would never say or do the things the quest asks him to, not only because Eryx is extremely shy and self-conscious, but also because it would make him look like a madman. He just met Sevan, how can he do those things? Is it normal to move this fast?
It feels wrong, as if he's being asked to take advantage of someone.
I can't refuse either… He thinks, starting to walk again as he notices Sevan's gaze on him. I was wrong to think this system was on my side.
However, what can he do? He can't refuse the quest, and not fulfilling it has too much of a price. Five objectives… I just need to do the ones that won't make me feel like taking advantage of him.
When they arrive at the Students Council's office, the bell announcing the next class rings, at least I'm avoiding the Marketing class, he thinks as they enter the room. There are a few people there, their eyes burning on Eryx, as if he's an alien. Perhaps he is, as he was a human and now a vampire that turned out of nowhere.
He grabs Sevan's arm, the gazes on him make him feel even dizzier. "Can't we be alone, just… they keep staring", he whispers to the man, whose gaze is cold in his skin, but Eryx doesn't move.
"I need to have a meeting with him, can you give me the room?" Sevan asks, his voice is a bit authoritarian, as if he's a boss talking with his employees, and perhaps that's exactly it, the Students Council's members bow and leave immediately, as if Sevan's orders were law. "Is it better now?" He asks Eryx, making the boy sit down at the sofa in the corner of the room, and proceeding to close the curtains.
When Sevan turns to look at Eryx again, his eyes are now back with that damn dark pink tone. Fuck, he looks too good in the dark, he thinks, his breath unstable due to the pain in his stomach.
Sevan goes to his desk at the center of the office, opening one of the drawers and pulling out a blood bag, then he walks towards Eryx, giving it to him without a word. The bag is cold to the touch, it's a refrigerated drawer? That's unique. But he doesn't think much before devouring the whole bag. Blood drips from his mouth as he can't close it properly due to his fangs, Sevan stares at him, his cold eyes bringing shivers to Eryx's spine.
"You're spilling", Sevan says, his tone is low, as if he's speaking inside of Eryx's head, perhaps because he's extremely conscious of the man's presence.
Being single his whole life, Eryx has no idea how to flirt or even how to act seductive. He's aware that due to his parents genetics, he is good looking, maybe not as much as his brothers, but he's decent. Clumsily, Eryx looks into Sevan's dark pink eyes, he's careful with his tone, lowering just enough to make it feel intimate, or at least that's his intention, he's not sure if it worked. "Can't you clean it for me?"
In his mind, Sevan would just brush his lips clean with his fingers or a handkerchief, but the man completely defies his expectations. Sevan lowers his head, his breath is stable and prickles Eryx's skin as the man licks the corner of his mouth.
Yes.
Licks.
His warm tongue makes Eryx's body tremble and his whole body turns red, a bright tone just like his hair. But amidst all this, Sevan's expression doesn't change once.
"The blood is cold", Sevan observes as he leans back, staring down at a flustered Eryx. "Are you feeling better?"
What was this?
Did he just lick my lips?
Congratulations for fulfilling the following objectives:
Ask Sevan to be alone with you (1/1)
Make Sevan touch your bare skin (1/1)
At least that counted, Eryx thinks, his bright red tone not subduing. Does he do this often? He asks himself, his gaze going to Sevan's lips. Fuck, I feel as if I'm going crazy.
"Y-Yeah", Eryx answers, his voice getting caught up on his throat, so he coughs up a bit afterward. "Thank you".
Sevan nods, but neither one of them moves. I need to ask him, Eryx thinks, taking deep breaths so that he can take the courage.
"Why are you being so nice to me? We barely just met" Eryx asks, Sevan's eyes are so cold, how can someone not show a single emotion?
"I told you, Mr. Algeo asked me to take care of you for him".
"And what exactly entails taking care of me?"
The man pauses, pondering. "He didn't specify, but probably helping you adapt to the Academy and preventing others from taking advantage of you", Sevan says with a nod, as if he's agreeing to his own words.
I don't want to ask him… But he has no choice, the price of not doing so is too big.
"But I want to be taken advantage of", Eryx says. "Remember, I want a boyfriend", he continues, his mind in shambles, he's not even sure of what he's saying. "Would you date me just so no one can take advantage of me?" He asks, holding his breath.
Cold, dark, like pink marbles swimming in an ice cold river, that's how Sevan eyes feel, chilling, inhuman, not in the regular sense, he doesn't feel even alive.
Congratulations for fulfilling the following objectives:
Ask Sevan to date you (1/1)
Ask Sevan about his deal with Milo Algeo (1/1)
Not right now! Eryx thinks as his heart starts beating so fast it feels as if it's going to leave through his mouth.
"Sure", Sevan answers, his tone is emotionless, but either way Eryx feels his whole body shivering, and he's about to throw up out of relief. No, wait, what.
"Did you just agree?"
"Correct", Sevan answers with a short nod.
"Why?"
"Because what you said made sense".
Ha. Eryx wants to laugh, is it this easy? Of course not, even if they date, raising his likeability is still hard, especially considering there's no feelings involved in this relationship.
Either way, it is a good thing for him.
"Do you even know what dating me means?" Eryx asks, still holding his breath, as if he breathes just a little it might ruin this.
"I'm not a child, of course I do".
"Could you even kiss me?" Eryx asks, if he's lucky it'll count for the objective and he'll be-
Soft, cold, and with a subtle taste of mint. That's how Eryx's first kiss feels like. Not even a single second of hesitation, as if he's filling a checklist.
Sevan's kiss is like someone was reading a textbook on how to kiss and reenacting everything word by word. His lips touch Eryx's softly, his breath prickles his skin but it feels nice, and his lips taste slightly like toothpaste, after a few moments Sevan licks Eryx's lips slightly, as if asking for permission.
He parts his lips, raising his arms to rest then on Sevan's neck, he can feel his whole body burning as their tongues touch, dancing slowly inside their mouths. It feels cool and nice, Eryx thinks, sure, he did this for the mission, but his first kiss surely feels amazing.
A sudden cold touch on his waist makes Eryx jump, Sevan's hand brushes through Eryx's skin on top of his shirt before trailing down, pulling his shirt up and touching his skin directly. Too fast, he thinks but doesn't move, his body doesn't feel like his anymore, he feels numb, as if he's being controlled by something inside him. He opens his eyes to see Sevan's dark pink irises staring back at him as their mouths part ways, there's no way to describe how incredibly tempting is Sevan's gaze, there's still no emotion in it, but Eryx can grasp it.
Right at the back of his eyes, a burning desire reflected, perhaps it is Eryx's own feelings reflected on the man's eyes, either way, he can't help but pull the man back down, linking their mouths once again.
This time the kiss isn't tame or slow, he can't bear it, this tightness in his chest, this burn in his stomach and the tingles on his skin where Sevan is caressing. Their tongues are clashing, almost as if they're fighting instead of dancing like before, his breath is unstable and his heart is beating loudly in his chest. Sevan bites his lower lip, and with that action Eryx can't help but moan softly, so softly that he doesn't even notice he did so.
I'm hard, Eryx thinks as he lets out another soft moan when their lips part ways this time, he feels embarrassed for being so worked up while Sevan looks completely well-kept and controlled. I want to kiss again, he thinks, his gaze befalling on Sevan's swollen lips.
Although he can't read minds, maybe Eryx's thoughts were clear in his face, because Sevan kissed him again, a gentle kiss, no tongue, just his soft lips on his. I want more, he can't avoid it, this is the first time he felt this much pleasure and he's not even high. I think I might become addicted.
Instinct is a scary thing. Maybe it's the dehydration, his newborn skill acting up or the pleasure is getting to his head, but Eryx's fangs pop out again, piercing Sevan's lips, making his blood drip on Eryx's tongue.
Velvety, sweet, cold and incredibly delicious, that's how Sevan's blood tastes, Eryx licks the wound formed by his own fang. I want to drink more, more… He pleads inside his mind, aware the other can't hear him, the wound was too small so it stops bleeding sadly too quickly.
Their lips part ways, and while Eryx looks unkept, a mess, completely disheveled, Sevan looks collected, calm, the only proof of what they did is his swollen lips and a small wound on the side of his lips.
"You can't drink much of my blood", Sevan says in a whisper. "But I can let you drink every now and then", He says, as if it is something he must do for Eryx.
Drinking another vampire blood isn't an uncommon practice, usually done between lovers as it has no feeding purposes. The blood doesn't usually taste bad, but it doesn't provide any nutritional value nor serves any purpose besides sexual gratification. Eryx blushes again, not that his skin wasn't already incredibly red due to how hot he was feeling.
Sure, sometimes lovers allow their partners to drink their blood, but it's not something they must do.
However Eryx doesn't say anything, he wants to drink Sevan's blood again.
Because that was the best tasting blood he ever had in his two days of living as a vampire.