Mess 13.2
She nervously watched him, why was he staring at her so hard. He reluctantly tore his vision away from her. He looked somewhat guilty for some reason.
"forgive me" he said
she narrowed her eyes and looked confused.
"what was that for?" she asked
he looked away from her, he didn't want to be tempted by skin he knew was so soft. By curves and those full rosebud lips. He shook his head to clear those thoughts from his head.
She was still recovering from his last lapse of control.
"i , I am just sorry forgive me" he said
he started towards the door and then froze when he felt her small hand on his arm. She tilted her head and regarded him for a few minutes
"why what have you done?" she said
he groaned out loud and started to step away from her.
"nothing as yet but I am rapidly losing my self control"he said
she stepped away and watched him with wide eyes. He noticed her reaction and it was like having ice water thrown in his face.
he looked away from her and studied the floor for a few moments, while he regained control.
"i shall leave you to your bathing in peace" he said softly.
His voice sounded so sad that it made her feel instantly guilty. She watched him walk out of the bathroom with his head down. He closed the door behind him and locked it.
She didn't know what to say to him. She couldn't help it if he scared her could she? She sighed and stepped into the water. It was the perfect temperature, exactly how she liked it. How had he known that?
She shook her head to clear away those niggling paranoid thoughts that drifted into her mind.
Maybe he was just a good guesser. She sincerely hoped that was the case because he had enough advantages on her without adding mind reader to the mix. She put her head under the water and let it wash away her troubles.
She closed her eyes and just let the water run over her skin.
She really needed this bath she was beginning to feel all gritty and slimy. She shook her head to clear the water from her eyes and looked for the shampoo. She froze when she saw her favorite shampoo sitting on the tub edge.
She picked it up and sniffed it. It smelt of rosemary and mint.
"how did he..?" she said
she shook her head in disbelief and then poured a generous amount into her palm. She rubbed it into her scalp until it tingled. It felt heavenly to be clean again at last.
She reluctantly stepped out of the shower and wrapped herself in another of those huge towels. She reached for her clothes and stopped. New undergarments were sitting on top of them. She frowned and picked up the bra.
She read the tag and was surprised to see the right size on the small tag. She stood there for a few seconds wondering how he was being so accurate with his guesses.
She put the strap around her middle fastened it and then rotated it around to put her arms in. she pulled the underwear on next and then slid into the pants with semi dry legs.
She was pulling on the shirt when he knocked
"is everything all right in there?" he said
"yeah hold on I'll be right out" she said
she buttoned up the shirt but left the top two undone. She stepped out of the bathroom a few minutes after-wards. Sparda had already stripped off the coat and his shirt. She stopped and stared at him. Not an once of fat could be seen, he was all smooth muscle.
Pale skin stretched over taut muscles and seemed to glow in the soft lamplight. He looked over at her and found her staring at him. Her expression was unreadable but the lust in her eyes wasn't. He smirked ever so slightly glad she wasn't completely immune to his charms. he stood up from where he had been sitting on the edge of the bed.
"ah I don't know if I saved you any hot water." she said nervously
she licked her lips again and he sighed.
"it is enchanted you do not have to" he said
she looked down at the floor in and effort to stop staring at his chest. Unfortunately she was now gazing at his lower half instead. Color crept up her cheeks and she quickly looked up and met his eyes.
He smiled at her knowingly and she swallowed nervously.
He chuckled softly then moved past her to take his own shower. He made no move to close the door to the bathroom and she found herself staring at him again when he stripped off his pants right in the door way.
She vaguely registered the water starting as she moved forwards. He stepped into the shower and she was finally able to look away. She didn't even know why she had looked in the first place.
Wasn't she supposed to hate him? He had attacked her after all and kidnapped her.
She sat down on the edge of his bed and put her head in her hands and lowered her head so she was looking at her feet.
get yourself together girl she chided herself. The shower stopped and she looked up.
She was sitting across from the door she realized. She started to get up to move when he stepped out. Her mouth dropped open in shock. did he have no concept of modesty.
He wrapped a towel around his waist and walked out into the room. He pulled open some drawers and threw his underwear and socks on the bed next to her.
He walked to the closet and disappeared inside. She heard humming and some muttering before he reappeared.. he laid a pair of black slacks and a crisp white shirt next to her.
He reached for the towel edge and she said "Ah would you like me to leave?"
he smiled at her and tugged the towel free. She adverted her eyes but it didn't do her any good. She heard him chuckle and she turned to yell at him. He had his foot up on the bed and was toweling himself dry.
She froze the words died on her lips and her mind went blank. He was only a few feet from her and completely nude.
"do I embarrass you my lady?" he said
a small smirk was on his lips and she could tell he was doing this to her on purpose.
"a little" she said
"my apologies but I saw you looking earlier and decided you might enjoy a closer view" he said
she turned bright red while her mind displayed several unruly thoughts of its own.
"ah I'm sorry" she said
"do not be I am flattered to know you don't find me totally repulsive" he said
"oh I never thought you were repulsive " she blurted out.
she immediately wanted to clamp her hand over her mouth. He smiled at her
"oh really?" he said.
The look he supplied her with was one of pure mischief. The true definition of handsome devil her mind supplied.
"ah yeah" she said nervously
"even in my true form?" he questioned.
She swallowed nervously and fearful butterflies danced in her stomach. He was right though even when he was assaulting her he had been beautiful.
Deadly beauty like a predator but beautiful none the less.
"yes" she said
he tilted his head sideways and regarded her for several minutes.
"i believe you are being truthful with me even now, I find that simply amazing" he said she frowned at him
"why?" she asked
"because humans tend to lie about what scares them even when you can see it in their eyes" he said
"you can see it in their eyes?" she said
"yes love the eyes are the windows for the soul" he said
"oh really so what do you see in mine?" she asked.
He put his foot down and knelt down in front of her on his haunches. He touched her chin and tilted her head so he was looking at her square in the eyes.
He stared at her for several minutes and she tried her best not to blink. He let go of her chin and smiled
"well?" she asked.
"well what?' he said
she glared at him
"what did you see?" she asked
"what makes you think I want to share such delightful insight?" he teased
she scoffed at him and gave him an incredulous look
"now your just teasing me" she said
"am I now?"he said
she drew back some and stared him in the eyes he smiled at her and stood up. She watched him get dressed for a few minutes in silence.
What she saw when she looked into his eyes baffled her and at the same time left her somewhat awed.
"do you really think I'm amazing?" she said
she couldn't resist the urge to tease him just a little. he was pulling his shirt on and stopped to look at her.
He met her eyes and said "yes"
then turned back to finish buttoning his shirt. He had said it perfectly serious even though she was obviously teasing him. She sat there and stared at him in shock for a few moments.
holy shit he really meant that, her eyes widened in shock. She watched him for a few minutes more then stood up to walk closer to him he was lost in thought about something so she cleared her throat.
She thought it was probably wisest to not sneak up on him. The last thing she wanted was to accidentally be perceived as a threat by this man. He turned towards her and raised one eyebrow, she giggled and he frowned
"what is so humorous?" he asked
"just that Vergil does that too he must have learned it from you " she said
he smiled at her, that was the first time anyone said something even remotely nice about one of his boys. He shook his head in disbelief and muttered something below her range of hearing
"what was that?" she said.
He just smiled and started fastening cufflinks on his sleeves.
"it was nothing bad" he said
"oh really then why didn't you want to share it" she said
she crossed her arms over her chest and glared at him. He chuckled and shook his head gave her a rueful look.
"if you must know I was thanking the gods for helping me find my match" said Sparda
"your match?" she said
"yes lady few would speak to me as you do now and even fewer of them are female" said Sparda
"oh" she said
he picked up a hat and started to put it on his head. On reflex she took it from his hands. He turned to stare at her.
"ah no hats please" she said
he frowned at her then shrugged it away.
"well then I suppose I should attempt to style this mess I call hair" he said
and headed back to the bathroom she smirked and threw the hat in the closet and followed him towards the bathroom. He was frowning at the mirror in irritation.
"i really need to just cut this" he said
she snorted and looked around the bathroom.
"just slick it back" she said
he turned to look at her funny.
"please that's a young man's style" said Sparda
she laughed
"you don't look old" she said
he turned his head to look at her
"why thank you " he responded
"i suppose now you'll ask how old I really am" he said
"are you going to tell me?" she said
he chuckled "not on your life" he responded
"humph and here I was going to be nice and help you with your hair" she said and started to walk away as if he had offended her.
"wait ah I'm sorry" he said
she poked her head back in the door and raised her eyebrows at him.
"old really old" he said
she tilted her head and gazed at him quizzically
"c'mon do you really need the number?" he said
she chuckled at him and grabbed the mousse off the counter then starred at him
"ah yeah um"she said
he turned to look at her with a question written on his face
"height difference" she said
he grinned and sat down on the edge of the tub. She poured the gel into her hand and then used her empty hand to tilt his head back.
"now hold still" she said