Drabble – Experience – 500 Words
It was ironic that most of his friends, and even enemies, thought of him as being a very sensual being. They would often make comments about his hair, eyes and especially about his thighs.
Hephaestion had never considered himself to be anything special, except when he saw himself through Alexander's eyes.
The irony of it all was what the world saw, and what the true reality of Hephaestion's world was like, were far apart.
Alexander had been Hephaestion's first and only love. There had been a couple of flirtations through the years but he was still quite innocent in the world of love. So the one time the flirtation grew more serious, it took him by surprise.
Alexander had many lovers, both women and men, a wife and Persian boy being among his most important. He had learned many things and had shown Hephaestion a few of the finer lessons he had experienced. But his relationship with Hephaestion was very special for Alexander and he didn't want to bring anyone else into their special love. Hephaestion still had an innocence that Alexander secretly cherished.
The flirtiest first kiss was warmly received after the strong wine, soon roaming hands sought out those obsessive thighs, lips grew warm and red from the lavish attention they were receiving. Hephaestion and his passionate lover moved to a private place to continue their liaison. Having known only Alexander's hands, Hephaestion was quite taken with a different touch here and a little tickle there.
For once in his life he had no desire to stop this overture, he found himself welcoming it. He felt no guilt at what they were doing, letting himself enjoy the new sensations that were making his head spin with want and need.
What his expert partner didn't know was what his mind was thinking the whole time, at least not until he moaned outloud Alexander's name in sheer ecstasy. It may have been another's hands touching him, feeling him, but it was only Alexander in his head and heart.
His lover knew then that Hephaestion belonged only with one man, one King. But it didn't stop him from enjoying this gift he had been given for just a moment in time. He also knew that he would never take this gift for granted or tell another soul for he was experiencing something very special himself, Hephaestion was truly magnificent.
As they lie quietly in the silent after-moments next to each other, different thoughts filled each of their heads. Thinking this was one of those once in a lifetime happenings, the lover thanked whatever gods he could think of and hoped Alexander realized just what he had.
Hephaestion, still coming down from his sexual high, could only think of how long before he could experience these wonderful pleasures he had learned with the one that was never far from in his mind or soul.
He turned his head too look at the man beside him and smiled a silent thank you.