Roxana had managed to find the clearing in the dark. Hephaestion had cleared a trail for her. She dismounted, and tied Ari to a tree beside Castor.
When I made up my mind
And my heart along with that
To live not for myself
But yet for God, somebody said
Do you know what you are getting yourself into
"Hephaestion?" She called out into the dark.
"Hey Roxana, I a just starting a fire." Hephaestion shouted from the middle of the clearing. Soon, a fire erupted from the center, providing light. She walked over to him as he stood up.
When I finally ironed out
All of my priorities
And asked God to remove the doubt
That makes me so unsure of these
Things I ask myself, I ask myself
Do you know what you are getting yourself into
"So, is Ptolemy going to jump out of the bushes again?" She teased/
"Please don't remind me." He said, hugging her around her waist.
"So, how will you convince me?" She asked, curious.
"I don't need to convince you of anything."
I'm getting into you
Because you got to me, in a way words can't describe
I'm getting into you
Because I've got to be
You're essential to survive
I'm going to love you with my life
"Reverse psychology?"
"Nope. We have already admitted we love each other. I just need to warn you of the costs." He said.
"Cost of what?" She asked, confused slightly.
"The cost of loving each other." He said, "You are not allowed to speak until I am finished."
When he looked at me and said
I kind of view you as a son
And for a second our eyes met
And I met that with a question
Do you know what you are getting yourself into
"Cost number one is the General's trust. They will lose faith in Alexander, because he refuses to acknowledge it. But, more importantly, for any child that comes out of that womb of yours, they will have reasonable doubt that he or she may not be Alexander's heir. They will question the child's legitimacy and when Alexander dies, they may try to use that against the child and seize the throne for themselves."
I'm getting into you
Because you got to me, in a way words can't describe
I'm getting into you
Because I've got to be
You're essential to survive
I'm going to love you with my life
"Cost number two is Alexander's trust. He will be convinced that whenever he cannot see at least one of us that we are together. I am his best friend, I know him well. Even though he no longer talks to me about private matters, I see it in his eyes. The thought of us being together will eat away at him. Erode his self-esteem. He will put on a brave face, but inside he will be crumbling. But thankfully, you are probably enough to put him back together."
I've been a liar and I'll never amount to
The kind of person you deserve to worship you
You say you will not dwell on what I did but rather what I do you say
I love you and that's what you are getting yourself into
"Cost number three is monogamy. I will never be officially yours on paper, as you will never be mine on paper. I have to sleep with Drypetsis, you with Alexander. Facts of life. But it will get confusing trying to remember who belongs to whom. Monogamy is simple. One plus one equals two. We are not free to publically express our love. You deserve so much more." He finished and Roxana did not talk. She didn't need to.
I'm getting into you
Because you got to me, in a way words can't describe
I'm getting into you
Because I've got to be
You're essential to survive
I'm going to love you with my life
She kissed him, pulled back and smiled.
"Well there is one benefit. We love each other." She said, smiling. She brushed a few stray hairs behind his ear.
He said, I love you and that's what you are getting yourself into
Aha H/R fluff :) another chapter up soon