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Every nerve in Alexander's body was on fire. He felt himself tremble and the hair on his arms stood up with the goose bumps that appeared. Other parts of him were perking up quite nicely as well. Other than briefly holding his hand, Hephaestion hadn't even touched him, yet he was already coming apart. He could not tear his eyes away from the deep blue eyes of the man he loved, eyes that had darkened and were hooded with restrained passion. Restrained for now, at least.
"Undress, Alexander." Hephaestion stated simply in a voice that was soft but firm.
Alexander, still holding Hephaestion's gaze, nodded mutely and slowly slipped his robe from his shoulders. He saw Hephaestion's tongue poke out briefly to wet his lips and he bit back a smile. It seemed that his bold general was not as unaffected as he was trying to appear. He said nothing, hooking his fingers in the waist of his silk trousers and easing them down over his hips before carefully stepping out of them. He was unashamedly naked, knowing full well his lover liked what he saw.
"Sit down, Alexander." Hephaestion commanded in that same soft voice.
Obediently, he sat on the side of the bed, trembling now with anticipation of what was to come. He watched as Hephaestion retrieved a strip of black silk from the small table near the bed and approached him, holding it out. He drew a sharp breath as Hephaestion moved in front of him, reached around and tied the strip of silk around his head, covering his eyes. His breathing quickened. Only Hephaestion would he have trusted this much. He could not see a thing.
"Lie back please" Hephaestion instructed.
Alexander did as he was told. He lay naked and vulnerable on the bed, unable to see, but he had no fear. He trusted Hephaestion with his very life. Whatever the man had in mind, Alexander had no doubt it would be most pleasurable to both of them. He bit his lip, trying not to smile. He never realized Hephaestion had a kinky side, but he kind of liked it. He heard Hephaestion moving around, heard his footsteps briefly cross the room and then return to the bed. For a few moments it was completely silent, and he exhaled impatiently.
A soft chuckle was his answer. "Patience, my Alexander." He could not see that Hephaestion had retrieved a large soft feather and was standing over him with it.
Alexander gasped and jumped slightly at the sensation of something very soft and light trailing down the center of his chest, down to his belly button, then back up. That same light touch traced one nipple, across his chest, and traced the other one. His nipples hardened at this feather light stroking. "Hephaestion…what you are doing?" he panted.
No answer. Just more whisper soft touches down each arm and then back up, then slowly down his abdomen, circling his belly button softly.
Hephaestion smiled, though Alexander could not see it. He drew the soft plume slowly along Alexander's skin, with just the lightest of touches. He drew a line with the feather over one hip, down the strongly muscled leg, laughing softly as Alexander's foot jerked when he tickled it.
"Hephaestion…" Alexander growled a warning.
Hephaestion continued to tease with the feather. He slid it over the other hip and down and back again on that leg. He then very lightly stroked the feather over Alexander's obvious arousal, drawing a sharp intake of breath and a jerk of his hips. Alexander's lips were parted and he was panting softly.
Alexander was painfully hard even though Hephaestion had not touched him. He squirmed impatiently. "Heph.." he began, but his words were quickly cut off and turned to a gasp as he felt a warm, wet mouth replace the feather light touch he had felt just a moment ago. A trail of kisses, licks and nibbles followed the same path the feather had previously taken. Up and down each arm and across his chest, pausing to lick and nip at his already hardened nipples. He started to reach his hands up to touch Hephaestion, but they were quickly smacked down.
"Uh uh, Alexander. No touching" Hephaestion's voice slid over his skin like velvet.
Hephaestion continued to lick and nibble his way down one leg and back, then the other. He drug his tongue lightly from Alexander's belly button, moving very slowly down. He paused, pulling back just a little to let his warm breath blow against a very hard Alexander. He smiled, noting that Alexander's entire body was practically vibrating. He very lightly ran his tongue up the hard length before him.
Alexander cried out softly and could not stop himself from bucking his hips up towards the warm wetness of Hephaestion's tongue. "Hephaestion…" he panted, "please….you are killing me. Let me touch you, see you, something….please."
A warm laugh tickled his ear as Hephaestion moved up and leaned over him, nipping the tender spot below his ear. "My poor Alexander. I will help you. Sit up please."
Alexander sat up, his hands balled into fists to keep from touching Hephaestion. It was making him completely crazy. He felt Hephaestion's hands slide to the back of his head and untie the silk blindfold, pulling it away and tossing it aside. He blinked, his eyes adjusting to the dim light of the room. Hephaestion was standing next to the bed, still dressed, and smiling down at him. Alexander was desperate to touch him. "Please Hephaestion. I want to touch you."
Hephaestion nodded and slowly eased his robe from his shoulders, letting the black silk glide down his arms and fall to the floor. With slow, graceful movements he stepped out of the silk pants. He noted the way Alexander's pupils dilated and his breathing became faster as his eyes drunk him in. He lowered himself to the bed, laying on his side and leaning slightly over Alexander. "Kiss me" he ordered simply.
Alexander hissed "It's about fucking time!" He grabbed Hephaestion's shoulders and pulled him over on top of him, claiming his mouth in a bruising kiss. Their tongues battling for dominance, they kissed until they had to break apart to breathe. He slid his hands down Hephaestion's body until they came to rest on his hips, pulling him in tight and rubbing against him. He could not seem to get close enough. As they kissed again, a slight smile tugged at the corners of his mouth as he felt Hephaestion surrender to him, moaning softly into his mouth and allowing Alexander to take control of the kiss. He attacked Hephaestion's sensitive neck and shoulders, while continuing to stroke his hands up and down his back and squeezing the round globes of his ass as he pushed upwards. Hephaestion was every bit as hard as he was.
"Hephaestion, I want you. Now!"
Hephaestion rose up so that he was kneeling over Alexander. He kept eye contact the whole time as he reached for the bowl of oil on the bedside table and dipped his fingers in. He reached back and prepared himself, then applied more oil to Alexander's hard length, stroking him a few times and drawing a groan from the king.
"I love you, my Alexander" he whispered as he crouched and lowered himself onto Alexander's waiting shaft. He eased down slowly, his head lowered and his long hair falling in a silky curtain around his face. When he had taken him in fully, he leaned down and kissed Alexander tenderly.
Alexander looked at the beautiful man above him and smiled. "You are so perfect. I am so deeply in love with you." He pushed his hips upwards, urging Hephaestion to move. "Make love to me, Phai."
Hephaestion eased up and then slowly back down; the feeling of fullness was nearly overwhelming. He began to move in a steady rhythm, changing his angle from time to time until he hit the spot he was looking for. He cried out softly.
Alexander needed more. "Roll over, Hephaestion" Hephaestion rolled onto his back, pulling Alexander with him.
Alexander eased himself between Hephaestion's raised knees and pushed back inside him. Gripping Hephaestion's thighs for support, he began thrusting into him hard and deep, angling for just that perfect spot again and being rewarded with a sharp cry from Hephaestion when he hit it.
Hephaestion had begun to stroke himself in time with Alexander's thrusts. His head was thrown back, eyes squeezed shut and lips parted as his breathing became more ragged. He knew he was not going to last much longer. Alexander's rhythm had become more erratic, so he knew he was close as well.
Alexander's body shook and what was left of his control crumbled. "Phai…I can't…" he gasped. With a final hard thrust, he came undone, emptying himself deep inside his lover. Feeling Alexander's warmth rush into him sent Hephaestion over the edge as well. A few quick, firm strokes and he came hard, his release spattering his chest and belly.
Finally, Alexander collapsed on top of Hephaestion, breathing hard. Hephaestion wrapped his arms around him and kissed him gently. "I love you, Alexander" he whispered against his lips.
"And I love you, Phai" Alexander whispered back. He rolled off Hephaestion and onto his back. "Gods, it is hot in here!"
Hephaestion laughed softly, reaching his hand over to stroke the damp strands of hair away from Alexander's face. After placing a kiss playfully on the tip of his nose, he rose from the bed and went to get a warm, wet cloth to clean them both. After doing that, he brought them both a cup of chilled wine. They sat up against the headboard, sipping their wine and letting their skin cool.
"That, my love, was amazing" Alexander sighed. He was spent. He toyed with the feather that lay on the bed, smiling softly before tossing it aside.
"Aye, that it was, my Alexander. I hope everything pleased you."
"Everything was perfect, Phai. You were perfect." He stretched and yawned. "Thank you, for everything." He yawned again, drawing a soft chuckle from Hephaestion.
"Perhaps we should sleep, Alexander. You have to leave tomorrow and you need to rest." His voice had a touch of sadness to it. He got up and went around the room, snuffing out all the candles and braziers. The silvery glow of moonlight was the only light in the room now. He climbed back into bed and lay down next to Alexander, leaning over and kissing him slowly.
Alexander stroked Hephaestion's soft hair and sighed. "We will talk tomorrow, before I leave. I promise. Let's get some sleep." He lay on his side, his arm thrown across Hephaestion's chest. "Sleep well, my love. I am not going anywhere tonight."
"Good night, my Alexander. Rest well."
Alexander lay awake until he heard Hephaestion's breathing become slower and deeper as Hypnos claimed him. He truly wished he did not have to leave again tomorrow, but he vowed they would talk before he left. He snuggled his face into Hephaestion's neck and followed him into sleep.