Shadows and Light 23/?
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Marcus and Neroon, or anyone else from
Babylon 5.
Authors notes: Rated PG-13 Contains slash: two males in a romantic/sexual (although not explicit) relationship. If this offends you please turn back now.
Not related to either Journey of Love or Through the Darkness Falling
Continuing the 'Charade'
By the time we returned to our lodging, I had gotten my softer feelings for Neroon back under-control, so that I was no longer looking at the Minbari like he hung the stars. I could only hope Neroon didn't notice my longing glances in his direction. I entered the cabin ahead of him and quickly walked into the bathroom without uttering another word. Besides being a bit angry with Neroon for kissing me in order to perpetuate the charade, I was greatly embarrassed by my own fervent response as well. Once the bathroom door was securely closed behind me I slumped down so my head was all but immersed in the sink as I splashed water against my over-heated face.
How a kiss that could rock my very foundation and leave me trembling affect Neroon so slightly I had no idea. The more I thought about it, the angrier I became at Neroon considering he was the reason for my confusion in the first place. [The damn Minbari would be calm and collected as the ground under his feet caught fire. I really don't fancy another unrequited love for someone out of my league. Why oh why do I always go after the unattainable? At this rate I will die an unloved virgin!]
I exited the washroom after I had dried my face and got my inner whining under firm control, only to stop short when I saw Neroon sitting casually in a nearby chair staring at me. He didn't even have the common courtesy to pretend that he was doing something else, rather than waiting for me. I froze timidly when my gaze was caught and held by his own. At the moment Neroon seemed anything but frigid or uninterested. In fact his intense gaze was burning into me with its sheer magnetism, causing me to step back hurriedly thereby hitting the nearby wall softly.
"Did you want something?" I asked cautiously, still keeping my distance from the lounging Minbari. Neroon ignored my question as he rose gracefully to his feet and walked closer to me. By standing so close together I had no room for a strategic retreat, instead my breathing got more labored and my chest rubbed against Neroon's with each breath I took. I ignored the pleasant sensation touching Neroon brought me and instead raised my chin obstinately.
"I am sorry if my actions from earlier bothered you." Neroon told me softly seeming genuinely apologetic. "Even though you seem uncomfortable, this charade must be continued. I will take into account your… inexperience in this matter, but I will not allow your reticence to endanger us all. As you know our continued health is in most part due to our hosts."
"What?" I growled in shock. "Exactly what are you saying Neroon?"
"I thought that would be obvious." Neroon continued speaking placing a supportive hand in my upper arm. "Stalking off in anger for no reason, jerking away from my touch, sitting stiffly when in my embrace. These are all outward signs of your feelings towards me. Now since I understand you are uncomfortable with this some of these things can be explained by your embarrassment at public displays of affection. However, when we are with the others I would suggest you try to get your reactions to my nearness under more strict control."
"There is nothing to get under control." I snapped at him angrily, turning away slightly in an attempt to escape the scorching of his body as it trapped mine to the wall.
"Isn't there?" Neroon asked throatily, in a deep rumbling voice that vibrated through my body, as he invaded my personal space so that we were standing flush against each other. I squeaked helplessly as I felt Neroon's massive body rubbing against mine through both of our clothes, the delicious friction causing certain parts of me to harden with interest. I stood still waiting for Neroon to move away when I didn't overtly respond to his proximity, but he merely move closer.
"We're not bloody mates, Neroon!" I hissed almost painfully, glaring up into the impassive face above me. "So stop playing with my head and back off."
"I am not playing, Marcus." Neroon assured me somberly taking a small step backwards giving me a bit of breathing room. "In fact I am quite serious. Since you seem to be continuingly oblivious to my interest, I shall be forced to be blunt."
"What are you talking about?" I asked breathlessly, my voice coming out more as a soft gasp.
"I wish to court you, Marcus Cole, with the intent of taking you for my mate." Neroon answered firmly.
"Are you out of your bloody mind?" I asked in shock, staring at Neroon as if I had never set eyes on him before.
"I am sane, I assure you." Neroon answered gruffly. "Will you deny the connection between us so easily, Marcus?"
"I don't… there's no.. Damn it! What the hell do you expect me to say?" I asked at a complete loss for words for once. "You just dump this all on me, I do not know what you expect from me."
"I want you to give me an opportunity to woo you, Little One. Our public charade has no place in this proposal that is for the pleasure of others. When we are alone together I want you to be your normal contrary self. That is whom I have come to love. I will give you all the time you need to make a decision, if you will merely give me the chance to convince you."
"I, um.."
"You can call a halt to our courtship at any time and we will not speak of it again, but if you give me the opportunity I will show you all manner of things pleasurable to look forward to in our life together."
I watched Neroon for a moment in silence before my expression softened slightly, although not much.
"If this is a joke, I will shove my pike so far up your-"
"Peace Marcus." Neroon interrupted laughing at my fierce expression, before growing serious once again. "I would not tease of such things."
"Very well." I agreed softly, hesitantly. "We will try to date and see where it takes us, but I'm not agreeing to anything permanent just yet, Neroon."
"We will go as slowly as you need, Little One. I promise." Neroon answered before taking me gently into his arms for an unexpected hug.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Marcus and Neroon, or anyone else from
Babylon 5.
Authors notes: Rated PG-13 Contains slash: two males in a romantic/sexual (although not explicit) relationship. If this offends you please turn back now.
Not related to either Journey of Love or Through the Darkness Falling
Continuing the 'Charade'
By the time we returned to our lodging, I had gotten my softer feelings for Neroon back under-control, so that I was no longer looking at the Minbari like he hung the stars. I could only hope Neroon didn't notice my longing glances in his direction. I entered the cabin ahead of him and quickly walked into the bathroom without uttering another word. Besides being a bit angry with Neroon for kissing me in order to perpetuate the charade, I was greatly embarrassed by my own fervent response as well. Once the bathroom door was securely closed behind me I slumped down so my head was all but immersed in the sink as I splashed water against my over-heated face.
How a kiss that could rock my very foundation and leave me trembling affect Neroon so slightly I had no idea. The more I thought about it, the angrier I became at Neroon considering he was the reason for my confusion in the first place. [The damn Minbari would be calm and collected as the ground under his feet caught fire. I really don't fancy another unrequited love for someone out of my league. Why oh why do I always go after the unattainable? At this rate I will die an unloved virgin!]
I exited the washroom after I had dried my face and got my inner whining under firm control, only to stop short when I saw Neroon sitting casually in a nearby chair staring at me. He didn't even have the common courtesy to pretend that he was doing something else, rather than waiting for me. I froze timidly when my gaze was caught and held by his own. At the moment Neroon seemed anything but frigid or uninterested. In fact his intense gaze was burning into me with its sheer magnetism, causing me to step back hurriedly thereby hitting the nearby wall softly.
"Did you want something?" I asked cautiously, still keeping my distance from the lounging Minbari. Neroon ignored my question as he rose gracefully to his feet and walked closer to me. By standing so close together I had no room for a strategic retreat, instead my breathing got more labored and my chest rubbed against Neroon's with each breath I took. I ignored the pleasant sensation touching Neroon brought me and instead raised my chin obstinately.
"I am sorry if my actions from earlier bothered you." Neroon told me softly seeming genuinely apologetic. "Even though you seem uncomfortable, this charade must be continued. I will take into account your… inexperience in this matter, but I will not allow your reticence to endanger us all. As you know our continued health is in most part due to our hosts."
"What?" I growled in shock. "Exactly what are you saying Neroon?"
"I thought that would be obvious." Neroon continued speaking placing a supportive hand in my upper arm. "Stalking off in anger for no reason, jerking away from my touch, sitting stiffly when in my embrace. These are all outward signs of your feelings towards me. Now since I understand you are uncomfortable with this some of these things can be explained by your embarrassment at public displays of affection. However, when we are with the others I would suggest you try to get your reactions to my nearness under more strict control."
"There is nothing to get under control." I snapped at him angrily, turning away slightly in an attempt to escape the scorching of his body as it trapped mine to the wall.
"Isn't there?" Neroon asked throatily, in a deep rumbling voice that vibrated through my body, as he invaded my personal space so that we were standing flush against each other. I squeaked helplessly as I felt Neroon's massive body rubbing against mine through both of our clothes, the delicious friction causing certain parts of me to harden with interest. I stood still waiting for Neroon to move away when I didn't overtly respond to his proximity, but he merely move closer.
"We're not bloody mates, Neroon!" I hissed almost painfully, glaring up into the impassive face above me. "So stop playing with my head and back off."
"I am not playing, Marcus." Neroon assured me somberly taking a small step backwards giving me a bit of breathing room. "In fact I am quite serious. Since you seem to be continuingly oblivious to my interest, I shall be forced to be blunt."
"What are you talking about?" I asked breathlessly, my voice coming out more as a soft gasp.
"I wish to court you, Marcus Cole, with the intent of taking you for my mate." Neroon answered firmly.
"Are you out of your bloody mind?" I asked in shock, staring at Neroon as if I had never set eyes on him before.
"I am sane, I assure you." Neroon answered gruffly. "Will you deny the connection between us so easily, Marcus?"
"I don't… there's no.. Damn it! What the hell do you expect me to say?" I asked at a complete loss for words for once. "You just dump this all on me, I do not know what you expect from me."
"I want you to give me an opportunity to woo you, Little One. Our public charade has no place in this proposal that is for the pleasure of others. When we are alone together I want you to be your normal contrary self. That is whom I have come to love. I will give you all the time you need to make a decision, if you will merely give me the chance to convince you."
"I, um.."
"You can call a halt to our courtship at any time and we will not speak of it again, but if you give me the opportunity I will show you all manner of things pleasurable to look forward to in our life together."
I watched Neroon for a moment in silence before my expression softened slightly, although not much.
"If this is a joke, I will shove my pike so far up your-"
"Peace Marcus." Neroon interrupted laughing at my fierce expression, before growing serious once again. "I would not tease of such things."
"Very well." I agreed softly, hesitantly. "We will try to date and see where it takes us, but I'm not agreeing to anything permanent just yet, Neroon."
"We will go as slowly as you need, Little One. I promise." Neroon answered before taking me gently into his arms for an unexpected hug.