Title: "Beyond the Battles"
Author: BalianswordChapter: 7, "Master of the Domain"
A/N: Thank you everyone for understanding why Cassander is here. I just made sure to mention that. But, since I've been asked not to make anyone wait to long, here is the next chapter. It is not greatly long, but OK. Longer sex chapters will follow, I promise. Enjoy.
Warning: This chapter is graphic. It is sexual. There is guy on guy action. No one freak out of anything. Also, there is position that will be described, so again don't freak out. If you're going to read this you're going to have to deal with some sex. Otherwise, I love you, and skip this chapter.
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Hephaestion leaned against the wall, his hands behind him, steadying him. He watched for a moment how the shadows on the ground fought with the dim candlelight that was trying to creep across the floor. This amused him but did not take his mind away from what he was about to do. Yet, for the first time, he really didn't mind. This was something that he wanted to do and he planned to see it through. Again he glanced at the floor, watching the dance of the flames and the shadows, however this was cut short. As the door opened and Cassander emerged from the hall the candle was blown out. Hephaestion looked up but did not move, and Cassander approached.
"I for a moment did not think you were going to ever come," Hephaestion said to him quietly as he approached. His words were cut short though by Cassander, who kissed him as soon as he was close enough. Hephaestion did not move, for he was slightly shocked at Cassander's boldness. Cassander did not mind though. Instead he let the kiss fade, but pressing a hand to Hephaestion's cheek he merely grinned. The lust was in his eyes.
"I told you," Cassander assured him in a quiet manner. "You have but to ask and half of the men in that room shall follow you."
For a moment the uncertainty washed through him again. But he quickly pushed it away and leaned closer to Cassander. He kissed him and as he did removed his hands from the wall and brought them both to Cassander's hips. Cassander kissed him boldly, publicly, letting his tongue run over Hephaestion's lips before entering his mouth. Upon receiving entrance he drew Hephaestion's tongue to him, the fire uniting them, and with his own tongue massaged the inside of Hephaestion's mouth. He broke away after a moment though, not daring to get caught just yet. He pressed his lips to Hephaestion's ear and kissed his lobe lightly before licking his ear.
"Tell me what you want," Cassander whispered to him as he let his hand slide from Hephaestion's waist to his chest. He kept his hand there for a moment but then licked Hephaestion's neck before kissing his pulse. After doing this his hand slid lower and lower until it was over Hephaestion's groin. He pressed his hand there lightly and managed to get a stifled moan from Hephaestion. Whispering again he pressed his hand even more into Hephaestion, and both felt the warmth between them. "Let me take you to my room. Let me give you what you need, what you want, what you desire."
"Alright," Hephaestion whispered back as he titled his head slightly back. Cassander kissed his neck, which was now better exposed and then removed his hand. As quickly as he'd come he backed away from Hephaestion, leaving him slightly breathless. Hephaestion watched as Cassander motioned with a finger for him to follow him down the hall. Doing as he was told he began to follow Cassander. At the first corner they came to Cassander turned first and Hephaestion quickened his pace just slightly so that he could be in view of him again. Yet as he turned the corner he felt Cassander press his chest to his and push his back to the wall. There was a thrill in it, the lust that was between them. Cassander kissed him with a little more force now but then let him go and continued again.
It was like a dream, following Cassander. He would stop here and there and act as if he meant to be teasing. Once he even turned and stopped only so that Hephaestion could reach him. After placing a passionate kiss upon his lips Cassander backed away once more. Yet then he opened the door to his room and stepped inside. Hephaestion followed, shutting the door behind him. He even locked it, just in case, for you never knew when Alexander would call upon his generals. Hephaestion looked up and at the darkness of the room. He took a few steps forward and then stopped. Hands were quickly on his chest and Cassander held him from behind. He moved his hair, playing with each strand as he did so, and again whispered faintly to Hephaestion.
"What do you like," Cassander whispered as he began to pull Hephaestion's clothing away from him. Before Hephaestion could manage to catch his breath his chest was bare. As he found the words Cassander kissed his back, between his shoulder blades, and ran his tongue over him.
"I can't remember," Hephaestion said, slightly out of breath. It was a true statement. He couldn't remember what he liked anymore, not personally. He knew that he loved being in Alexander's embrace. He knew that when they were together he was happy. But he could not remember what he truly liked, what truly made everything worth while to him. He didn't know anymore, but his answer did not bother Cassander in the least.
Hephaestion turned and let Cassander wrap his arms around his waist. Cassander drew him closer and then pressed his lips to Hephaestion's. He kissed him deeply, taking all of him in as he did so, and at the same time let his hands wander. First he let his hand wander up until it was pressed against the base of Hephaestion's neck, and he let his fingers wind around strands of Hephaestion's dark hair. The other he slid lower and again placed his palm over Hephaestion's groin. Still heatedly kissing him he managed to pull away the rest of Hephaestion's clothing, apart from the loincloth that still covered him, and Hephaestion did the same to him.
After a few moments Cassander maneuvered them both backwards. Hephaestion sat on the bed and let Cassander stand before him. He kissed his navel, all worries now gone from him. As he kissed his navel Cassander ran a hand through Hephaestion's hair and drew in a breath as Hephaestion's tongue suggestively slid into his navel. Cassander tilted Hephaestion's head back and then kissed him again and this time as he did Hephaestion slid the remaining loincloth away from Cassander. He placed both hands on the back of Cassander's thighs and pulled him closer.
Cassander let Hephaestion pull him onto the bed with him. But he had something planned for them. Something that would make sure that Hephaestion would not forget him. He leaned over Hephaestion and stripped him from his own remaining clothing. Next he put his hand over Hephaestion's arousal, and rubbed his thumb over his tip, causing him to loose a small piece of himself already. Alexander may be a great ruler, there was no doubt in that. Cassander doubted only his ability to please Hephaestion. Cassander continued to rub him and then leaned down, kissing him passionately. Hephaestion made a move to pull him closer, and Cassander knew then that he'd done this a thousand times. Never did Alexander let him explore. Which was perhaps why Alexander was not here now.
"Let me show you something," Cassander whispered as he kissed him again. Hephaestion looked up at him and then nodded softly. Cassander pushed Hephaestion further back onto the bed and then climbed onto the bed beside him. He crawled around him, running a hand over Hephaestion's chest as he did so. He tilted Hephaestion's head back, now being behind him, and put a hand on his chest. Slowly he broke away from his kiss and moved his lips to Hephaestion's chest. In doing so his own chest was now to a point where Hephaestion could kiss him. He did, not missing the opportunity in the least. The exploration of whatever this was he liked.
Before he knew what was happening Cassander moved even lower, carefully almost crawling over him like a cat, and kissed his lower pelvic region. Cassander took Hephaestion in his mouth, sucking lightly and tenderly at him, and Hephaestion drew in a breath. He too then tilted his head back did the same to Cassander. After a moment it was done though. Cassander rolled onto his back next to Hephaestion and then lifted himself onto an elbow. He smiled quickly as he looked at Hephaestion, who held not only a tired, but rather almost confused look upon his face. Cassander took a finger and pulled a lock of wet hair away from Hephaestion's cheek. He leaned closer and pressed a light kiss to Hephaestion's cheek. Hephaestion finally blinked and turned his head slightly to look at him.
"Well?"
"I don't know yet," Hephaestion said. "I'm still letting it sink in."
"You should not let Alexander hold you back. There are many men that would take you places you have never been. Do not stay with him only. He won't teach you what others will." Cassander smiled for a moment then sat up. Hephaestion lay where he was though, still catching his breathing. He after a moment sat up and wrapped an arm around Cassander. He kissed him deeply, letting him know that this was not something he would never again do with him. Standing he threw his clothes quickly on and then turned back to face Cassander. His eyes spoke to Cassander, and the other smiled before replying. "Tomorrow night, after dinner, come back to me."
"I will," Hephaestion said with a nod before he left the room. Cassander watched him go. Apparently having him was not so complicated. He understood Hephaestion somewhat. He knew that there were passions that Hephaestion had never shown, or been aloud really to show. But things were different with him because he did not need to love Hephaestion. He just needed to take him, love him, have him. That was what he needed from him. Not a commitment but a body. And luckily, Hephaestion was currently willing to give him that, which put him in the perfect position.