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Mara: Yeah, I'm sorry it took such a long time to update but I couldn't find the time to write due to a lot of work. I think most men were jealous of anyone close to the king or prince, due to privileges. Hephaistion happens to be one of them. Thank You For Reviewing.
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What I feel I can't say,
But my love is there for you anytime of day,
But if it's not love that you need,
Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed.
- What Is Life by George Harrison. -
Chapter 16: Freedom
"Come on Hephaistion, wake up…"
Alexander huffed and poked Hephaistion again, until Hephaistion moved sighing in frustration and turned around to lay on his back, shielding his eyes from the rising sun. He looked towards Alexander who stared at him with a big smile. Hephaistion rolled his eyes and said,
"What?"
"You're cute when you are sleeping…" smiled Alexander. Hephaistion blushed a little,
"You woke me up just to say that?" Hephaistion threw his arm over his eyes sighing again,
"No…" laughed Alexander "… I woke you up because it's a beautiful day and I want to spent it with you…" Hephaistion opened his eyes again and looked Alexander up and down, seeing he was quite awake and dressed for the out doors.
"We spent all our days together anyway Alexander." murmured Hephaistion, cursing Alexander's energy so early in the morning and laid back down hoping to catch up on his sleep. Alexander smiled and climbed on the bed, laying down beside Hephaistion.
"I know but I want to get out of here for awhile. Just the two of us. No guards and No parents." replied Alexander wistfully making Hephaistion lose his resolve. And when Alexander pressed himself close to his side and rubbed his nose against the side of face whining he groaned,
"Please, Phai, Please Please." Hephaistion rolled his eyes but laughed at Alexander's antics anyway. He suddenly rolled over, pinning Alexander down who looked at him in shock before smiling victoriously. "… You'll do it?"
"Yes…" sighed Hephaistion in defeat, not able to refuse Alexander, "… I'll do it IF…" Hephaistion locked eyes with Alexander's curious ones. "… you play me something." At this Alexander stiffened and turned his head to the side.
"Alexander…." Hephaistion bend down caressing Alexander face with care,
"I can't Hephaistion…" whispered Alexander.
Hephaistion said nothing and continued to caress Alexander's face. He knew the reason why Alexander was so reluctant to play him anything on the lyre. Ever since Lysimachus thought Alexander to appreciate the arts and play the lyre Alexander had gotten quite good. A few months ago after Philip's glorious return from Byzantium, Alexander decided to show his father and his guests how good he could play and even sing, for Alexander had a fair singing voice, to make him proud. But instead of getting good credits, he was mocked by his father, saying he shamed him by performing like a girl. Ever since that day Alexander refused to even touch the lyre, let alone play anything. Hephaistion, who was there that evening had to be held back by Ptolemy because he had gotten so angry he wanted to punish someone, namely Philip, by mocking Alexander. No one but him knew how much it had hurt Alexander, he was there to hold and comfort him when it was over. Strangely enough Alexander did not even shed one tear.
"Alexander…" began Hephaistion, "… you have a wonderful voice and you play beautifully. Can't you play for me? " Alexander said nothing merely stared to his right until Hephaistion turned his head so they could look into each other's eye. "… play for me like Achilles did for Patroclus?"
This got Alexander attention and Hephaistion could see his eyes starts to shine with a new light as he stared at Hephaistion.
"Only for you… my Patroclus" sighed Alexander relenting. Hephaistion smiled at his new nickname and kissed the tip of Alexander's nose.
" My Achilles…." After hearing the last remark Alexander closed the gap between them and crushed their mouths together.
They were so into the moment, everything around them faded and the only thing that existed were the two of them. Hephaistion kissed his way down Alexander's, now exposed chest, making the boy sigh and moan. Alexander slid his hands down Hephaistion's back stopping at his loin cloth and removing it while Hephaistion lifted his chiton over his head. They stared at each for awhile before starting to kiss, slowly and erotically. Alexander opened his legs and Hephaistion moved between them until their, by now hard, sexes touched, making them both moan out loud.
Alexander clutched Hephaistion closer until their chests connected and they could feel each other's erratic heartbeats, Hephaistion, in the mean time, kissed his way down Alexander's face until he stopped at his neck feeling Alexander heart beat, he moved over it with his mouth and kissed it hard, he was very careful not to leave a mark, not wanting to explain anything later.
Their movements sped up as they rubbed faster and faster, sighing and moaning, kissing now and then. Soon, they both found release and kissed each other hard when they came. Hephaistion loved watching Alexander at that exact same moment, total surrender and total trust and it made his heart clench at the though Alexander only shared this with him. Sometimes he wished they could do more then just this, he must have said something out loud because Alexander suddenly whispered, while he stroked his hair,
"Soon… Soon!" they held each other closely for a couple of minutes, enjoying their closeness before parting with a big kiss. Together they walked in the bathroom and slowly bathed each other, staring into each others eyes while no words were spoken, there was no need after all.
When they were finished and dressed, they took Peritas and walked towards the stables where Bucephalus waited. Alexander mounted first and helped Hephaistion up who settled behind him, arms circling his waist.
Alexander spurred on Bucephalus and together they rode of at top speed, Peritas running behind them barking down and then. Alexander laughed out loud and yelled,
"This is Freedom Hephaistion."
Hephaistion, hair whipping in the wind, smiled and held Alexander closer feeling a hand touch his He laid his head on Alexander shoulder. They spent all day together, riding around the countryside, stopping to have a little bite and taking a break. They played with Peritas, throwing a stick and running around in the grassy field, flower petals rising up in their wake as they raced. Alexander played on his lyre as promised and they went swimming in the lake, splashing each other, laughing like lunatics. In short they both forgot they were a prince and a noble, there were no duties and no responsibilities. They were two teenage boys having fun, enjoying each other's company.
When they returned that evening they were both knackered and immediately went to bed. Alexander fell asleep as soon as his head hit the cushions, but Hephaistion stayed awake for some times simply watching Alexander as he slept. He realised now in that exact same moment, that he would never love anyone as much as he loves Alexander. They'd, never spoken of love before but Hephaistion knew he was very much in love with Alexander and even though Alexander said he cared a great deal about him, he did not know if he was loved in return.
His attention snapped back to Alexander as said boy sighed and moved closer still, laying his head on Hephaistion's chest. He kissed Alexander head, hoping the moment would never end before drifting of himself.