"Mother, how did you and father meet?"
Phedrea Medici smiled slightly as she looked at her sons, rangng from 16 to 8. She tilted her head a little as she thought of their father, who should be arriving any minute. Which is probably why her eldest had asked. From the coldly superior attitude that even the yungest diminstrated, to their looks, they were their father's sons.
"Well...it started with a party."
17 years before...
Phedrea smiled slightly as she paused outside the ballroom to look into the mirror conviently placed by the doors. Admiring her white blond hair that shone like gold, the lightly bronzed skin, she knew her dress was apporiate for the masked ball. The soft silken material looked like sunlight given form, the finely boned corset hugging her body, making her thin frame appear even smaller as the skirt billowed around her legs. To top off the outfit the delicately made porcelain mask framed crystal blue eyes.
Taking a deep breath she made her way through the press of the crowd made of wizards and witches. Enjoying being with them without being scorned for being a half breed witch. Yelping slightly as she ran into someone, eyes widening as she looked up at the well dressed man."Sorry sir."
The suit he was wearing well suited his youthful frame, tight through his shoulders and chest, showing off the scaled green of his shirt and vest. His black polishedshoes were the best quality you could buy. The gleam of his platinum blond hair showed brightly over the green of his mask, the finely made serpent features present on that porcelain mask. Yet while the mask hid his features, there was no doubt that it was Draco Malfoy behind that mask...well, to anyone who knew him that was.
"Sorry for bumpnig into me or for being caught?"He asked as he looked down at the woman. Dismissing the man he had been talking to, Draco studied the petite woman intently. Taking her hand he bowed in a gentlemanly way, pressing a kiss to her knuckles.
Phedrea blushed ever so softly, at a loss for words for a moment. "For doing it. For if you were doing it, I'd be willing to be caught all the time."She responded as she blushed more. Not believing she was talking this easily with him, she was usually very awkward around people, yet she was feeling at ease with him.
Draco smiled coyly, she'd responded well to his teasing, and even returned in at the flush on her cheeks, he was pleased she seemed timid, shy even, a rarity these days after the war. Though he couldn't tell who she was, she was very beautiful. Straightening he tilted his head at her."If prey wishes to be caught, all it has to do is stand still so that I could find it. Care to share a drink with me Lady Sunshine?"He asked as he took two glasses of champagne from a waiter holding it out towards her.
"Yes thank you."She said blushing more at the nickname as she sipped her champagne, tilting her head at him. Before she could think better of it, Phedrea raised a hand, gently touching the edges of his mask. Soft fingertips tracing the cool porcelain as she looked up at him. "But if you stand still, Lord Serpent, the best prey may pass you by."
"It is the way of the serpent not to use more energy than need be because all things pass us by, Lady is why we sit, wait and see what we want. Then there is nothing in our way as we take what he want faster than they might run from us."Draco said his lips broadening into a smile at their banter. Not many kept up with him, or even bothered to socialize with him very much since the war. He didn't usually mind it but he was very pleased she was not doing as such. Though if as he suspected, she didn't know who he was, then she was from further away then he thought.
"And should I run from you Lord Serpent?"She said, a slight accent to the words, that said she'd spent time aboard, but mostly she'd held that beautiful lilting accent of northen england. "Ah, but sometimes energy is needs to be expended to have a delightful hunt."She said smirking a little, arrogance in that look. Smiling as she sipped her champagne, looking around the room as she saw her cousins moving within the crowd. Wondering if they knew she was talking to. Having a feeling she should know, but she couldn't make the connection.
"For a snake the hunt is always long waits and short ends, Lady Sunshine, and it is up to you to decide if I am someone to run from."Draco said, his eyes filled with a slight heat. She was beautiful, smart and obviously well bred. Only the elite and the purest of families were here at Counciler Medici's 50h birthday celebration. He smiled down at her, watching every move, the dress she wore had a tantalizing off the shoulder cut to it, the corset giving him a eyeful of glorious flesh."Dance with me."He commands taking her glass from her, setting it next to his before leading her onto the floor.
Phedrea smiled as she slid her hand into his, dancing easily in his arms, loving to dance. Wincing as her shoe slipped off his, blushing as she looked up at him."S-sorry.I didn't mean to."She said, the awkward woman she usually was making an appearance. Biting her lip as she thought about what he had said before."I am sunlight, Lord Serpent, I have nothing to fear from you."
"You are the giver of life to a serpent, my lady. For we are cold blooded creatures, and without your beauty for us to feast upon we are naught but stones on the ground. Let me feast upon your beatuty and warm myself with it. For nothing you could do would repulse me."Draco said softly. It was clear the woman in his arms loved to dance, and yet she was a little clumsy. It was cute more than anything else, even though most things annoyed Draco or angered him. This little woman was pleasant and very pleasing to him. This little game of not introducing themselves while annoying, because he did not know who she was, was fun and certainly a break out of his normally dull life.
Phedrea looked startled at the hard as she looked up at him, before dropping his hands."I-I have to go."She muttered, turning to weave her way through the crowd. Smiling slightly as her father caught her arm, looking at the man."I have to go outside."She whispered, glancing over her shoulder, glad that she'd lost the blond.
Draco scowled as he watched her go. He'd never had a woman actually run from him. He hadn't even gotten her name, or a hint of where she lived. That wouldn't do at all. He was here without his wife...as he was at most parties these days. She hated going because he would smoke cigars with the men, drink whiskey and leave her with the women and no way to show him off. He liked to keep company of beautiul women around him...more often then not he stayed with the men but not today. Today he set his eyes on his prey and he would have her. He saw glimpses of her, then she was gone. Sighing, he smiled. He would have her before the evening was done.
"Happy birthday father.I am going home."Phedrea said softly as she hugged the elderly Raphel Medici gently, kissing his cheek.
"Be careful darling."He said smiling a little as he watched her go. Wondering what had upset his usually quiet daughter.
Draco smiled slightly as he followed the woman out of the ballroom, frowning slightly. She was leaving? Something he had said on the dance floor was obviously what had upset her. He would clear this up, maybe divulge a little in his own desires for fun. Make her understand that he was paying her a high compliment.
"Tell me, how do you catch a drop of sunlight?"He asked from behind her, stopping on the steps as he watched her walk away. He didn't plan on letting her leave looking so sad, when it was obvious she was sad about something he had said. He would make it up to her, and he would get her name. He was intrigued and delighted by their banter earlier, not wanting to release that yet. Which meant not releasing her yet.
"On your tongue, because it is delightful to taste."She said before she turned to look at him, sadness on her face as she eased her mask off. Tears filling her blue eyes for a moment as she thought about the chasm between them, that they couldn't cross. Turning away again she started down the stairs."But sometimes, you can't catch sunlight, Lord Serpent."
"Then that's how I shall catch you, Lady Sunshine."He says as he closed the few steps between them, grabbing her arms and spinning her to face him. Using her startled look and open mouth, probably open to protest, to his advantage. Dipping down he locked his lips against her own, quickly delving his tongue into her mouth, rubbing it against her own, cupping the back of her head to keep her there. His eyes closed, tasting the girl he was holding. She tasted of chocolate and champagne, and he moaned softly wanting her to join him in the kiss.
Phedrea moaned softly as she tasted him, he tasted of champgne and cigars, kissing him with the fumbling innocence of a virgin as she rested her hands on his chest, slender fingers gripping the silk of his shirt. Closing her eyes she lost herself in the kiss, leaning fully against him, trembling ever so slightly. Drawing away she looked up at him, eyes wide and lust clouded. Yet, regret showed on her face as she pulled away, wincing as his nails scraped against her skin from where he was holding her.
"Why do you pull away from me?Have I not been respectful and entertaining?Have I not been good enough to keep you company here?You tease me, show interest in me, then suddenly pull away. I wont have it!"Draco said commandingly, no one ever refused him. After that kiss he knew she wasn't experienced and yet it seemed to build in him the need to take care of her, to have her. He wanted to talk to her, and learn about her. He wanted another kiss. She looked so unhappy pulling away from him. He refused absolutely to let her leave so unhappy, and without knowing anything about her. Reaching out he grabbed her again, tilting her head up as he forcefully kissed here, pressing against her lips in a demanding kiss.
Phedrea moaned as she leaned back into him, wrapping her arms around his neck, the mask shattering as it fell from her hand, the porcelain shattering into a million pieces. Drawing away after a moment she raised her hands, gently easing the serpent mask off, studying his face. Knowing she should know him, but it wasn't coming to her."What is your name?"She whispered bemusedly, kissing him again. Not saying anything about why she'd pulled away, because she couldn't. Not anymore. She was drawn to him, and as long as she didn't tell him who she was exactly, she would never have to worry about him hating her.
"Draco."He said softly, not able to stop his body's respond to her sudden willingness to be in his embrace. Pushing his tongue into her mouth yet again he twisted it, rubbing against her own once more. Slowly easing her into the act of kissing so deeply. Wrapping his hand around her slim hips, his other hand across her shoulders and delving into her hair, holding her head close so she couldn't seperate them. Pulling her flush against his body, he kissed her wondering when the last time he had felt this burning need for another.
"Will you come with me Lady Sunshine?And let me devour you?"Draco asked seductively, his baritone voice deep and erotic with the breathiness of which he spoke. He held her close still, fighting the urge to grind his arousel against he. If she said yes, he could work more in the carriage and they would be to his townhouse in no time at all. Stroking his fingers against the bare flesh of her back, he fought another urge to lower his head and taste those heaving mounds of flesh, plump from the tight embrace of the corset around her. Her eyes were wide and dialated with lust, her body hot, her face flushed, she looked beautiful. In this moment he needed her, his body had hardened with a need he had not felt before, and he would not let her go.
"Y-yes."she stutteringly breathed, leaning into him, shivering as she looked up at him."I'm Phedrea."She added softly, shifting against him as she felt him harden against her. The pale small virgin looking up t the man with lust and something akin to fer. Not sure what to expect from him, nervous fingers playing with his shirt as she rested her hands on his chest.
"Then we go...Phedrea."Draco whispered in her name, scooping her up in his arms. Feeling her tremble against him he kissed her head. Taking her outside he summoned the carriage, stepping in and setting her on the bench, sitting on his knees before her. Pulling her head down he leaned forward to kiss her softly, his other hand gently stroking her ankles before letting it slide up, gently sliding up to her knees.
Phedrea moaned as she shifted, her eyes fluttering closed as she kissed him back, shivering under his slightly at the touch of her knees, drawing away, looking nervous and flushed. Gently kissing him again she sighed, because she was scared he'd pull away from her inexperience.
"You're a virgin aren't you?"Draco said as he drew away from her, "Don't be afraid sweet Phedrea, I will be gentle...I will teach you how to feel pleasure."Draco said, his eyes darkened with lust a bit as he leaned forward gently kissing her collarbone. His hand rubbing gentle circles on the sensitive skin on her knees, her sounds were as sweet and delicious as her taste, and he wanted to hear more fall from her lips.
"Y-yes."She said sotly, leaning back against the seat, shivering a little under his lips, tangling her fingers in his hair. Moaning softly at the feel of silken strands in her fingers. Relaxing slowly under his hands, smiling slightly. Draco meanwhile wanted to devour her whole right here in the carriage, but he couldn't. Her first time had to be properly handled and she had to be respected. She was from a noble line, he could tell, but not which one. Leaning forward s he kissed her again he pulled away after a moment as the carriage stopped.
Smiling he stood getting out, holding a hand out for her to help her out. "Come Lady Sunshine."He said, helping the flushed girl out. He'd gone to the party out of boredom and necessasity, and came home with prize. This was more then what he'd expected, and it was going to be a pleasure to show her everything.