Ad meliora

by Absinthbunny

For the first time in his life he isn't an idea anymore, he is a man and fate has lovely plans for him if he only listened to his heart.

2. Chapter 2

p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"It took her 2 days to initiate play time on her own. On day 12 she shyly padded to his room one evening while he read. She stopped in front of his door and knocked. He didn't bother with the mask, merely turned off the only source of light in the room. He saw through the crack in the door that the hall was dimly lit, she wouldn't see much, maybe a silhouette, it was more of a test for him then her, he knew she wouldn't disrespect him in any /-Come in Madam.- he smiled when he heard her intake of breath on the other side. She was begging to recognize when he wasn't wearing his mask even through /- Can I come in sir?- The statement surprised him, or rather the end of her sentence did. She rarely used sir outside of play time which was always bandage /-Of course you may love.- he smiled even wider unbelievably happy that she came to him asking to play. The door creeped open slowly, enough for her slender frame to pass through and shut behind /-What is the matter angel? Why are you not slumbering peacefully?-br /-I had a nightmare.- her voice was small, she was standing in front of the door, her hands folded around herself. At the moment he wasn't looking at her, in his haste to see her, to comfort her he forgot about one major difference between their bodies apart from the obvious. He did not know how they did it, didn't want to know but after Larkhill his eyes changed, they no longer resembled human eyes, in fact plunged in total darkness they could see perfectly well, in fact, when even the slightest bit of light shone in their direction they reflected, like an animals eyes, mind you in the light they still looked semi normal if you didn't look at them properly but in the dark they became his most precious asset. For some time now he believed they were trying to create a predator, an animal and they succeeded. Long before he escaped Larkhill most of the staff couldn't properly look into his eyes at all. They were discomforting, cold and intense and he used them as weapons long before he donned the /-Before you come to me darling I must tell you something, do not be frightened.-br /-No sir...- she bowed her head down in submission, she really did read that manual he placed on her stack he /-I can see you…- he began /-In this darkness?- she was surprised, Evey knew how good his senses where but to see in what to her was pitch black, that was an entirely different /- The only gift from Larkhill.- The statement was drier then he inteded it to /-I understand sir.- it took all his strength not to leap out of bed and take her then and there, she was being so obedient, so well prepared for their playing. A reward was awaiting for her after this /-I am not looking at you fully in this moment because if I did the light that's coming from the crack in the door would hit my eyes and you would be frightened. I do not mean of me, but you would surely be surprised. -br /-I would like to know more, I would like to see if you permit me.- she looked eager and /-How you please me my dear.- he purred warmly, she was doing everything right, everything to comfort him, to give him /- I do try sir.- she /-You are such an excellent and good girl are you not?- he finally looked at her properly, he was sure they reflected right at her, like a predator in the dark stalking its /-Oh V!- she didn't quiet exclaim but she was surprised, she didn't try to act like she wasn't, she refused to insult his intelligence like that, there were no lies between them after all, he promised her as /- Are you frightened little one?- his head cocked to one side observing her facial expressions. Her hands were still folded around her /-A little, but you were right, I am more surprised than frightened, and I'm never frightened of you V, you know that.- this wasn't playing, this was pure and simple and without any power dynamic at play. It was just for him, not for sir or for her dominant, it was just for V. He appreciated the /-You may come to me my little precious Eve.- the sentence wasn't fully out of his mouth and she was already stumbling towards him, searching blindly with her hands and crawling up his /-Aren't you eager my dear.- he chuckled.- Be careful so you do not fall off. -br /-You're eyes helped me find you better sir.- To V it seems she was a seducing temptress, crawling towards her lover. It looked surprisingly effortless considering she couldn't see much of anything. She bumped his leg and stopped just shy of his thigh sitting on her /-Can you see anything?- he chuckled looking at her face, her eyes were wide and curious, making contact with /- Nothing at all, maybe in a minute I'll see shapes but I wouldn't count on it.- she sat very still not wanting to touch him by accident, she didn't know his state of undress and their rules still applied in her mind even though she could not see a /-I am in my sleepwear, you may touch. Do you wish for me to hold you, to comfort you?-br /-Yes please.- her eyes were full of emotion no doubt remembering the nightmare. Her hands extended slowly searching for his. He meet her half way and grasped her forearms /- Do you wish to tell me or do you wish for me to hold you?- he explored her forearms quietly while she was /- Can I come closer I do not want to break eye contact?- she stated sheepishly fascinated by his eyes, for the first time she could see them and it was such a big discovery to her, Even though she couldn't really see his real eyes only their reflection it comforted her /-Would sitting in my lap be agreeable to you?- he was testing himself more then he cared to admit but he wanted to hold her and this was the best thing he could think /-What about your leg?- she glanced down instinctively even though she could not /- I will adjust you, is that alright?-br /-Yes sir.- it was the most enthusiastic one yet and he beamed down at her, his heart filled with love and pride for his submissive. It was all so new to her but she was adjusting to it marvellously, even faster than he thought she /-I shall place my hands around your waist and guide you love.- he gripped her tightly slowly pulling her towards himself. – Lift up your right leg love.- and she did as he slid his good leg under her leg and settled her down on his thigh. She was much closer to him now. She still sat more on her hunches then his leg and he pressed her down on his thigh relishing how warm the inside of her thighs were and how hot her core was, it took the self-control of a god not to react to it. He suspected not only was she a virgin but she did not have any pleasant sexual interaction at all in her youth. He feared the worst but did not wish to cause her even more discomfort then necessary at the moment, he would leave that for another /-You may sit fully, in fact it would please me to no end.- she was still very rigid above him. -Everything is alright, you're safe in my arms dear.- At that she relaxed and sat properly on his thigh. She shuddered feeling the muscles underneath her flex. It drew and involuntary sigh from his throat which caused her to moan softly in /-There you go, nice and comfortable and close to me. Isn't it nice?-br /- Yes sir, thank you sir.- she relaxed fully searching for his hands again, she did not break eye contact the entire /- Such a good girl.- he cooed gripping her hands /-Your eyes are pretty.- she stated after a moment of content bliss, breathing in his sent, he smelled fresh, like his skin lotion. He didn't smell like a man at all, there was no harsh musk or intense cologne, he smelled clean and fresh, like freshly dried laundry or a well aired room in spring. There was usually a distinct smell of leather to his natural sent but he wasn't wearing any for some days /- Thank you kitten.- his hands traced upwards while he adjust his other leg making more room for her. She giggled in her hand looking up at his reflecting /-Oh you like that don't you kitten.- he repeated again enjoying her /-Kitten…- she spoke quietly in the dark.- I like it very much sir.-br /-Then I shall make sure I use it to delight you.-br /-Am I blushing to sir's satisfaction?- she nestled on his thigh, wiggling her hips a /-Let me take a good look at you little lady.- he gripped her chin angling her closer to his face. She liked his reflecting eyes more and more because she could see them darting across her face and down to her neck and /-It deserves and award little miss, what does the lady wish from her prince?- it was the first time he asked her what she wanted without giving her options, he was curious what she would request of him. It was also the first time he acknowledged her name for /- Have I been that good that I get a wish?- she smiled /-I would give you anything in this moment my kitten.- he breathed close to her face looking at her mouth. V knew she could see where he looked at, he counted on it, one positive thing about having reflective eyes. It surprised him how he extrapolated something positive out of Larkhill, he couldn't believe his own mind. Never in all this time did he think anything good came out of that place, yes the strength helped him in his task, the speed made him uncatchable, the eyes made it possible to marry the shadow and never to be seen helping him on his journey for vendetta but those were all morally questionable actions, the actions of a man hell bent on revenge and now he used them to communicate to his mate that he wanted her, wanted to kiss her, to appreciate her, to gaze upon her beauty even in the dead of night in the pitch black of his room. It made it easier for him to communicate with her, to reach her through the /-God I love your eyes.- her hands found his shoulders climbing closer to him, she forgot to ask but he did not stop her. She realized he wasn't wearing his wig, she did not feel any hair around his shoulders. The reflective orbs disappeared for a moment behind his eyelids and a deep rumbling sigh escaped his /-Good kitten come closer to me.- he placed his hands on the small of her back pulling her flush against him. His neck bent backwards wanting to see her face. She looked like an angel above him, it took every ounce of his strength to pace himself, to take it slower, the dark of the room gave him more bravado than he cared to admit even to himself. She moaned against him searching for his /- Allow me to reward you, speak your wishes and let me fulfil them.- he could barely contain himself any longer, his gaze bouncing between her eyes and /-I wish to be kissed sir.- her gaze was so intense he was convinced she was seeing him, nothing could stop her, not even the /- And I shall most thoroughly kiss my lady till she begs me to stop.- he descended on her rather hungrily not like the first time. He caught her bottom lip between his lips sucking on it lightly and he was rewarded with a moan that went down his throat right into his heart. He continued his demanding exploration, licking and nipping at her and all she could do was helplessly clutch at the front of his shirt. Nipping was replaced by more light kisses that trailed all around her mouth and chin. She laughed nervously. He backed away, enough to /-What is amusing my love?- he kissed the corner of her /-You're so good at this, it makes me nervous.- she hasn't exactly returned his kisses with the same gusto as he gave /-Is that why you're holding back, do you think I would not be please?- he sat up straighter pulling her along with /- A little… Also it's very hard for me to not touch you. I don't want to let go less I break rules.- she explained searching for his eyes /-My little kitten, scared of kissing me properly, I shall not hear any more of this.- he announce dramatically pulling her even tighter against himself. -I demand you kiss me immediately or else I shall tickle you until you beg me to stop is that clear little lady.- he threatened playfully gripping her waist. She laughed properly, some of the tension releasing from her body, even her death grip on the front of his shirt lessened /-Good girl now have your way with me.- he laughed again planting a sloppy kiss in the corner of her /-Can I touch you?- she nuzzled closer to his /-Yes, everything but the face as we agreed. Do not be frightened you won't hurt me.- his nose touched hers. She could feel how textured and stiff it /-Yes sir.- Evey's back straightened with a new sense of purpose, she was a woman on a mission, and the mission was to kiss her lover thoroughly and greedily. His hands lowered from her waist and rested against the mattress giving her control to move and explore. She began shyly at first, chastely with her mouth closed. He hummed happily against her tilting his head back to accommodate her. It gave her courage to carry on and she experimentally licked at his lips. He growled at her but remained still not touching her in any way. She licked again sucking in his bottom lip between her lips just as he did to her. He leaned backwards supporting his weight with his hands. She leaned more over him. She found his stomach, placing a hand there for support. Her other hand gripped his shoulder. He moaned into her mouth pressing his tongue against here. She stopped for a moment to catch her breath, enough for him to praise her /- Good girl, don't stop… -he purred trying to see her reaction. He couldn't quite catch her eyes she was already descending on him madly showering his mouth with more kisses then he could count but when he decided to give her a playful lick back all hell broke loose. She gripped his shoulder tighter trying to climb higher up his body. She squeezed her thighs making his whole body shudder from head to toe. Every part of his skin that could still get goose bumps was showered with wave after wave. He couldn't not touch her anymore and he gripped one of her thighs possessively electing another moan from her and how hungrily did he swallow that moan pushing her harder against himself with his other hand. Her innocent wish turned into a fiery battle between them, who could kiss the other harder. She panted openly into his mouth, it took all the strength in him not to turn her over then and there and just take her. He was beginning to grow stiffer beneath her, his body betraying him, calling for attention. He would have noticed if he wasn't so distracted by how hot her core was and how deliciously she gripped his thigh. It was all getting rather out of control and /They separated for a moment, both breathing heavily. He noticed at that moment how close she was to his groin, how hard she pressed into him, around him. He sat up fully gripping her face in his /-My sweet girl, you were so good for me but I am afraid if you continue to be this delectable I shall take too big of a bite from you and we aren't ready for that are we?- her whole face was covered in a rosy tint so beautiful it was becoming his favourite colour. She nodded her head silently trying to calm herself /I'm so….- she began apologising but he stopped her with a sweet kiss.- Never apologize for wanting anything from me. As I said.- he nuzzled the side of her face.- You were such a good kitten, so good for me.- he kissed her cheek tenderly. She hummed in approval, her arms enveloping his shoulder /-Do you want to cuddle?- she simply /-Can you do something for me?- he still held her face in his hands, stroking her cheek with his /-Anything V.-br /- Will you let me nuzzle your neck and hold you. And you must forgive me if I kiss you here and there I cannot help myself.- she giggled delightfully. –How could I refuse such a request, honestly V.- He helped her climb of him laying her down on her side, he slid down her body placing his face in between her shoulder and neck kissing it lightly. She could feel his face, the texture of his scars rubbing lightly against her skin. It made her smile, eyes filling with tears of /-Can I cuddle you?- she sniffed a little wanting to give him all the love he /-Yes dear.- he spoke into her neck throwing a hand across her waist. She began tracing patter on his back, marvelling how broad they were. She felt a lot of scars beneath his silk shirt and she paid every single one of them a loving stroke, she hoped he felt loved and cared for. His reply came in a low purr as he kissed her neck again. They were back at being just Evey and V and even though she very much appreciated their play session this was her favourite part, after care they called it, at least that's what she read in the manual V sneakily managed to place on her stack of books. She wanted to curse him for getting out of bed without her help but she couldn't stop him anymore, he was getting stronger and stronger by the day. Soon enough she would be in a world of trouble when his complete strength and speed /-I quite like this little hiding space I have discovered.- he chuckled pulling her closer to his body.- If you let me live here you can throw away the masks, although it would be complicated to eat from here.- he belly laughed to her /- That is true but you can be there any time you wish minus the hours you eat. -br /-Speaking of eating.- he gave her throat a playful nibble.- I think Its' time I start eating properly like I used to.-br /-What do you mean?- she giggled, the portions she was preparing him were already two times larger than her /-I know you haven't had the opportunity to see me ingest food but I eat quite a lot dear. I haven't realized how much I eat till I met you. Logically I know you would eat smaller portions then me but I must confess I don't think normal men could eat a meal as large as mine.-br /-Now I'm terribly curious dear do tell.- she tried to capture his eyes but he burrowed deeper beneath her /-Well on the best of days I could eat a whole roast chicken.- he said it as a matter of fact, like it was a normal thing to eat a whole rotisserie /-I've heard of men eating a whole chicken, you are rather large dear.- she laughed thinking that was the extent of his /-I wasn't finished darling.- his face finally left its hiding place and allowed her to see the reflection of his eyes, it was yellowish and faint, not as dramatic as a cats eyes but it was an unusual sight to /-Not finished?- she cocked her head to the side, the most adorable puzzled expression graced her /-With a hearty serving of potatoes, and peas… You know how I adore peas, can I call you pea because I adore you?- He didn't even wait for her replay he just babbled on.- And a salad of course, you must eat your veggies always. Also a hard day's work requires a desert of course, pie or cake or biscuits. I suspect it's because of my mutation, high metabolism requires sustenance.- he trailed off stopping his mad ranting waiting for her /-And how much of that pie or cake do you exactly eat V?- she couldn't believe her /-Oh about a quarter I reckon, and pie has to be paired with lemonade obviously, a jug that /-A jug?!- she /-The blue one that's next to the stove…- he said /- That's a two litre jug V!-He shrugged reflexively even though she could not see, she could fell /- When do you have the time to eat all of that without me noticing?- she propped herself on her elbow, amazed by all the detail her partner was giving her about his /- Mostly when you take your afternoon nap after supper.- he /-About that V, I know you're not ready and I respect that but we must find a solution to that, I don't want to eat without you.- she pouted like a child knowing he could see her. A kiss was planted on her lips, the first of many spontaneous kisses they would /-Not to worry my pea I have a plan in the works, you know how obsessed I become when I have a goal in /-Oh boy, do I.- she smacked his shoulder in jest.- Tell me the plan, don't keep it a secret.-br /-You want to conspire with me do you now.- he huddled closer to her, his breath tickling her /-Well my adorable partner in crime this is how we will do it.- he began with a whisper.- Firstly you shall release my body from the confines of this bed and then we shall drag out the spare table from the training room.- he kissed her earlobe making her squirm underneath him. – And then we shall place them next to each other.- he leaned closer to her trapping her between the mattress and his body.- And then we shall place the chairs back to back, that way I can eat with you and still feel comfortable, what do you say. Isn't it a devilish plan?- he searched her eyes waiting for her reaction. Everything was planned in his head, every possibility, he vowed to rewire every light fixture in the Gallery to accommodate for their new /-You would do all that just to eat with me?- her eyes blinked back /-Why of course my little tart, everything for you. What is it you want, Evey? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down.- he laughed dropping on his back next to her. He was so incredibly playfully, indescribably happy, to her eyes it looked like he was shining with the brightest smile he could muster even though she could only see his /-V.- she whispered to him in the /-My love?- he found her hand linking it with his /-You're the most incredible man I have ever met.- she didn't want to cry, she really didn't but he was well he and she loved him dearly and she just couldn't help herself. She turned to him throwing her whole body atop his. He caught her of course, she could not fall in his presence but what happened next was the most incredible feeling he ever felt in his life time. Her lips pressed into his right cheek, kissed him right atop what he considered his ugliest scar and he did not flinch, did not stiffen he only began to weep the biggest tears he has ever produced in his lifetime. She panicked for a moment realizing what she has done, she has broken a rule, she promised not to touch his skin without announcing it, she touched his face, the only thing she wasn't allowed to touch but her panic was stopped when his arms pulled her so tight against him she could barely breathe./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"-I love you Evey Hammond, I love you so much, words cannot express.- he spoke through /- I love you.- she couldn't say it faster lest he think she didn't return his feelings. They held each other in the dark while he calmed himself down, sucking in huge breathes of air. Eventually his grip loosened and she lifted her head up to look at him. He laughed again, her favourite sound in the /-You really must stop making me cry, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate should not cry as much.- he finished kissing her softly, she could feel how wet his face was, she wanted to wipe the tears away but there would be time for that, later, when he was ready, for now she was content to make him cry from joy as much as possible, until he lets her dry his tears./p