Is All Really Fair In Love And War?

Chapter 10

It was later on that night that Zaphikel heard the screaming. It awakened him, and at first, he thought that someone had broken in. But soon he realized that the only auras he could feel in the room were Raziel's and his own. It was then that he realized that Raziel was having a nightmare. He shook the boy, hoping he would wake up. He felt the child jerk awake but could sense that the child was still terrified. His next action was unexpected to Raziel as well as he himself. Wrapping his arms around the shaken boy, Zaphikel kissed him, not as a friend or a family member, but as a lover.

Raziel lay there, staring at his future master after their lips separated. It wasn't all coming from the older angel. The boy had kissed back, and his mind was blank as to why. Zaphikel was confused as well. He knew he was half-asleep. That was the only logical explanation except that Raziel's aura was so similar to Anael's that it was almost haunting. He remembered that he used to awaken Anael with a kiss when she had nightmares, but why did he feel such an attraction to this boy.

Zaphikel apologized to the child before him, saying that Raziel reminded him of an old lover. He then sat back in his chair, and they both fell asleep once again.

The next morning, Zaphikel awakened first. An immediate feeling of shame fell upon him as he realized what had happened during the night. What had he been thinking? The boy had been violated, and he had forced him into a kiss. How could he? But then why did Raziel kiss back?

He dismissed the thought as the doorbell rang. It was the doctor coming to change the IV bag. Upon re-entering the bedroom, he heard a voice.

"Where am I?"

Apparently most of the drugs had worn off, so Zaphikel asked him if he thought he could eat something. Raziel said he would try, so the doctor removed the IV and told Zaphikel to call if he needed anything.

After showing the doctor out, Zaphikel fixed Raziel some breakfast and took it to him on a tray. None of his servants had to be at work yet, so he would have to feed the young angel himself. Although Raziel could speak now, he still couldn't move enough to sit up, so Zaphikel had to help him get propped up as well as spoon-feed him. When Raziel had eaten all that he could, Zaphikel explained the situation.

"My name is Zaphikel, the Great One of the Thrones. I've saved you from the scientists at the White One's laboratory, and you are now under my care. When you feel well enough, would you like to become my assistant, sweet Raziel?"

"Alright. Thank you, sir."

Once again, Zaphikel apologized for the kiss, and the two agreed never to speak of it again. As for Raziel, he would never admit it, but he liked being kissed by this man.

Hiya! It might be a while til my next update for this as well as Hell Town cause I'm not gonna have the internet for two weeks starting Monday. We're going digital-thank God. FINALLY! Just warning you.

-black-ocean