Drabbles – Scent –200 Words
Alexander sat at the dining table listening intently to Ptolemy. They were discussing the tactics of an upcoming battle, sharing views on how to succeed. The dining room was full of conversations and fellowship.
Alexander looked up to see Hephaestion enter the room and make his way over to the table. He took his place quietly next to Alexander.
The scent of sandalwood drifted towards Alexander, followed closely by the sweet smell of Hephaestion's hair and he drew in a deep breath. Alexander decided that even if his own eyes were closed, he would be able to tell if Hephaestion was in any room with him.
Suddenly Alexander was taken back 15 years and the sweet times of innocent youth. He had fallen hopelessly in love with the dark haired beauty the minute he had seen him for the first time. With each new discovery about him, it had grown till he thought he would burst till he could confess his love to Hephaestion.
Now, as he sat here so close to his friend, he marveled yet at his beauty after so many years.
And after all of this time, he happily fell in love with Hephaestion all over again.
