I hope you all enjoyed that last update as well as this one to go along with it. Sorry for the short chapters but I seem to like their readability and how I can place a hook at the end to lead into the next chapter. If you have a different opinion feel free to leave a review and let me know. Ahem, on to the chapter.
Servitude
Chapter 10
It was all almost a numb blur as those hands and eyes scoured the rest of his body, waiting for the blows or torture to begin like it had always been. Always the beating, always leaving, always broken. Before Daisuke knew it his master had told him to turn the last time and had stood back. Daisuke felt a surge of surprise that he hadn't been hit or kicked or mishandled yet but knew better than to move without being told.
"Come" His master said, turning toward the bathtub. Daisuke looked up at the retreating white shirt of his master, the long sleeves rolled up as if he was doing hard work.
Daisuke followed quickly, chancing a look into the great mirror and finding the reflection of himself almost ghastly. His hair was dark red from all the dirt and his skin was just the same, the bruise on his hip stood out starkly against his pale skin and a few of the bruises from the beating a few days ago were light yellow lines and spots here and there. When Daisuke saw his master looking at him through the mirror as well, his eyes fell immediately to the floor, cursing himself inside for being so foolish as to let his control slip.
His master turned when they reached the bathtub and looked down at Daisuke, whom looked down at the bath. It was very large, able to fit two or three people easily and he found it was steaming nicely, the water tinted some color and giving off a perfect scent. Daisuke's eyes watered slightly at how wonderful the steam and spice smelled. Daisuke saw his master's hand motion for him to get in.
Daisuke hesitated, still unsure of his master. A pang of fear pressed inside his chest yet he had to obey.
The fire-haired boy gasped as he tried to sit on the tiled ledge of the bathtub, finding it quite chilly, immediately regretting his little sound he had let escape his lips. He turned away from his master to step one foot, and then the next into the deep bath. The feeling of the hot water washed over Daisuke, making him relax and a shiver start at his neck and run all the way down his spine. He quietly lowered himself into the sweet-smelling water and sat awkwardly in the water.
Daisuke pulled his knees toward him and wrapped his arms around them, keeping his eyes averted.
There was a soft chuckle from above and Daisuke felt his cheeks start to burn wildly. A hand came down and rested atop his head, one thumb smoothing back one side of his bangs and pulling his face gently upward. Daisuke let his eyes slowly reach upward and felt his heart completely stop and his breath catch in his throat when he beheld what his eyes were telling him.
His master was smiling softly, the light from the window to the left making his face shine wonderfully. His eyes were suddenly bright and shone like a clear sky. His master spoke in that lazy tone, making Daisuke's heart start again and pound loudly within his ears.
"What is your name?" Daisuke couldn't speak at first, his heart beating so hard that it almost closed his throat. He couldn't look away from those bright eyes and slight smirk, feeling that burning hot blush push even harder against his cheeks.
Through the harsh sound of a heartbeat in his ears, he could hear himself weakly reply "Dai…Daisuke."
Hullo there, time for a new chapter. I suppose I'll make you all happy and post one more before I go for the time being. As always, please drop a review. They always make me so happy and I honestly tell you from the bottom of my heart that I read every single one of them (several times actually) no matter what they say. Some of them are actually quite helpful too. So please, make this poor author happy and just leave a small little note of what you do and perhaps don't like about this fic. Thank you!