Angelique

[kersen]

After the night of his trial, Kersen had texted Angelique to let her know that he was okay, but that she might not hear from him for a bit. He waited until he felt a little more under control, at least enough that he thought he could carry on a conversation without lapsing into a gooey pile of guilt.

When he got back in touch, he asked if she'd like to meet him somewhere, or if she'd like to come by the bar. She'd chosen the latter, and he was glad. There were multiple reasons why having the opportunity for privacy with her might be good. Not least of which being the conversation they were going to have to have, about vampires.

He was a little closer (though nowhere there yet) to his usual sparkly self tonight. Wearing leather trousers and a black shirt emblazoned with a swirling rose. He was behind the bar, mostly pouring wine.

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[utterly_mysterious]

Angelique smiled to herself, but thought she could feel some hesitation in him. She lifted her head again, tilting up her chin to look at him thoughtfully. "Kersen, is there something else the matter?"

[kersen]

Kersen was immediately a bit embarrassed that she'd noticed. "No," he said gently. "Not at all. It's only that you smell amazing."

[utterly_mysterious]

"Well, I do my best," Angelique began, amused at first. "You have a preference for drugstore shampoo?"

[kersen]

Kersen's smile turned a little sheepish. "Not that scent, beautiful."

[utterly_mysterious]

After half a heartbeat, Angelique blinked, and understood. Unconsciously, one hand crept up to her throat, just beneath the fold of the white collar of her shirt. She remembered the fangs Kersen had shown her. "I didn't realize you could..." Smell her. It felt too dangerous to say those words.

"Is it difficult for you?" Angelique asked more quietly. "That is, do you want to... ?"

[kersen]

"No," Kersen said immediately. But then corrected himself, "I mean, of course I'd like... but no, it isn't difficult exactly. Nothing's changed since the last time we were together."

[utterly_mysterious]

Nothing, except Angelique's understanding. She looked at him for a long moment, as if weighing something very carefully. Then, in a quiet voice, she said, "I don't want to be afraid of the possibility every time we're together."

[kersen]

Kersen's eyes widened a little. "Oh no Angelique, you don't have to be. I would never bite someone without consent. I have a great deal of self control. You didn't think anything was wrong last time, did you?"

[utterly_mysterious]

"No, the last time was... well, an utter delight. Fun. You're a wonder," Angelique told him with a small smile, touching Kersen's cheek, wishing she could ease that startled look away from his beautiful eyes.

"What I mean is, I will always be wondering. Worried, I think, that you... well, that there's something you could have, something you want, that I'm too frightened to give you. I don't want that. I think... I'd like to know what it feels like, just so I know." Her smile turned a touch crooked, self-effacing. "I said I wanted to know all of you, didn't I?"

[kersen]

"Well, but..." Kersen still looked unsure. "But not if you're frightened. I wasn't trying to make you think you should..."

[utterly_mysterious]

Before Kersen could finish his sentence, Angelique leaned in, and kissed him. It was gentle, but silencing, and all too short. Just enough to reassure him that she was confident in her desires.

"I didn't mean that I was afraid of you," Angelique said quietly when the kiss broke. "I know you, and I know you would never hurt me. If anything, I'm afraid of not knowing. Of always wondering if you'd be happier if you could... taste me."

[kersen]

That still sounded like she was doing it for him, but she was also capable of making her own decisions.

So he nodded and said, "If it's what you want..." Pause. "Now?"

[utterly_mysterious]

"Better now, when we both have a clear head, than later, when I intend to have you insensate with pleasure," Angelique answered, her red lips curving in a promising smile.

[kersen]

That pulled a smile from Kersen, too. "All right," he said. "Maybe you should lose some clothes?" He brought a finger to her throat.

[utterly_mysterious]

Angelique hummed a soft sound of agreement, and set her now empty glass aside. She'd dressed simply tonight, more androgynous than her usual look, and now she was glad that she had. Staying close to Kersen, she lifted her hands to begin unbuttoning the white dress shirt she wore, revealing throat, collarbones, and the smooth fair flatness of her chest and stomach. Angelique hadn't worn anything else between shirt and skin, and when she let the shirt fall open, the air of femininity that she wore so easily began to melt away.

[kersen]

There was no denying that Kersen was more attracted to her the more masculine she became. His expression turned to one of lust, and he reached out and slid his palm up her chest as he moved closer to her.

"It shouldn't hurt much at all," he said softly. "It should... feel good, actually. But tell me to stop whenever you need to. I promise I will. And I promise I won't take too much."

[utterly_mysterious]

Angelique loved that slow burn of desire in Kersen's eyes as she undressed. The way he looked at her stoked a heat in her own skin, warming to his touch. "I will," she promised, voice lowering and not as gently modulated now. It was like shedding her skin for him, showing him something true about herself. Angelique supposed Kersen was about to do the same.

"I trust you," she added, unconsciously tilting her head back for him.

[kersen]

Kersen made sure that she could still see him when he clicked his fangs out. When she didn't run away screaming, he lowered his mouth to her neck, and bit.

He was careful, drinking slowly, gauging her reaction. One hand on her thigh, the other gently on the other side of her neck.

[utterly_mysterious]

Angelique gasped at first, more from the anticipation than the physical feeling. It was a sharp prick at first, no more painful than a finger stick at the doctor's, followed by a strange warming sensation that left her feeling a little dizzy. Each breath caught on her lips, as the gentleness of Kersen's lips against her throat contrasted with the twin hot needle-points in her skin. Angelique never tried to pull away, but neither could she fully surrender. The feeling was too new, too bright and heated and deliciously dangerous.

[kersen]

Kersen paid close attention to her reactions, and when he was sure that her reaction was good, he relaxed a little, though still drank very slowly. And as he did, he slid his hand on her thigh farther, coming to rest between her legs.

[utterly_mysterious]

At first, Angelique was surprised to find herself warming and thickening under Kersen's touch. She was no sort of masochist, hadn't expected to find the bite and sink of teeth to be arousing at all. But her surprise faded quickly, because it was Kersen, because it was close and intimate, because she had offered him everything and he accepted it with gentleness, respect, and desire. Of course she wanted him, for all the reasons she'd wanted him before she knew.

Angelique still couldn't find her voice, but she could slip her hand to the fastening of her trousers and tug it open for him.

[kersen]

Kersen still intended to be careful and not drink too much, but he did so want this to be as good for her as it could be, wanted to show his gratitude for her acceptance. With her encouragement, he slid his hand into underthings and around her cock, slowing down the drinking so he could draw it out.

[utterly_mysterious]

Already, her cock was warming and swelling. Distantly, Angelique thought Kersen couldn't be taking too much, if that was the case. His touch encouraged her to relax, sinking bit by bit into his embrace and surrendering to the touch of his hand. In her current position, there was little enough of him she could touch, but soon enough she found herself sliding her fingers through his dark hair, stroking and sighing.

[kersen]

Kersen began to stroke her with a bit more purpose. He might have pulled away briefly to kiss her, but he didn't know how she might react to the taste of blood and he didn't want to do anything to risk this being unpleasant.

[utterly_mysterious]

The only voice Angelique could summon was a soft, anxious "Ah..." as the heat spread through and through her. Kersen felt like nothing she'd ever experienced, and now, Angelique could admit that she liked it.

Too quickly, Angelique wrapped a hand around Kersen's wrist, as if that might slow him down. No matter how much she enjoyed his touch and his teeth, if he continued, it would all be over too soon.