"Are you ready?" Heph asked me as he secures me up the horse.
"You already secured me up here as if I'll say no." I teased him as i watched him climb up the horse himself.
"I just want to make sure." He whispered.
I laughed and hugged him tight.
"Why do you want me to say no?" I said leaning my head over his shoulders.
"You already said your word. There is no turning back now Margaux." He said dangerously that i can't help but to laugh.
"Sir, here's your basket." The soldier came back holding a basket full of food with a blanket covering it on top.
I took the basket from the soldier and placed it down my lap.
"So this is what you told him to do." I mumbled as i fold open the blanket on top.
Fruits.. bread.. and wine?
I was tempted to take the wine and have a little nibble when Heph stopped me.
"Don't. We'll drink it later." He said before we went straight towards the hill.
"Aww, fine."
IT TOOK about 30 mins for us to reach the back of the hill. If it weren't for Heph's fast riding skills we still might be half way.
"That was fast." I smiled and streched my arms. I pulled Heph on his back and kissed his cheeks before jumping down the horse.
I dropped the basket in a near by tree and ran excitedly towards the water, tossing my sandals on the way.
"Be careful now Margaux, you might trip and the water is also deep so don't just jump your way in it. It's dangerous." He warned me while spreading down the blanket on the grass.
"Okay," i slowled down my pace until i reached the end of the lake, touching the water using the tip of my toes.
"I'm taking a dip!" I shouted at Heph and begun stripping off my clothes.
I don't mind Heph seeing me naked, i even partially folded my dress and walked towards Heph who is sitting down the blanket and leaning on the tree, just to give him a little tease.
"Hold this for me?" I batted my eyelashes.
His eyes were dark and full of lust as his eyes travel down towards my breasts. I smiled widely and clicked my tongue.
"Psst, eyes up here." I whispered and leaned down to meet his eyes.
He licked his lips and smirked at me.
"What?" I asked acting innocent.
He held my hand and pulled me down, allowing me to sit on his lap. He took my dress off my hands and threw it away.
"Woah stop right there." I stopped him, my hands touching his chest.
"You can't just strip in front of me and expect me to not get affected." He whispered, wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing me hungrily like there is no tommorow.
I closed my eyes and savored his kisses. My defenses starting to fall down.
Eww, I'm temporarily cutting you off just so you know.
Drac's voice suddenly filled my mind shocking me. I unconsciously pushed Heph just as when our kiss was about to get deeper.
"Margaux is there something wrong?" Heph asked worried.
I shook my head and turned my back on him.
DRACO WAYBOOK!! HOW DARE YOU!!
I shouted in my mind out of frustration.
"Margaux, if you're not ready then tell me. I won't force you." Heph leaned in and wrapped his arms around my waist, resting his head over my shoulders.
"Hmm,"
Look I'm sorry okay, but it's really wierd hearing your thoughts so I'm currently blocking you out of my mind. I'll just ready you pills when you get here. BYE!
Drac apologized but disgust was evident in his voice.
I closed my eyes and took A deep breath.
"I uh- can i take a bath first? It's really hot." I pulled out of the hug and looked at him.
AWKWARD
"Are you sure you're fine?" Heph leaned in closer.
"Yeah! I'm fineee, totally totally fine." I smiled awkwardly, stood up and ran towards the water.
"Wait Margaux no!" Before he could stop me i already jumped.
I smiled upon feeling the cold water on my skin. And hearing Heph's voice made me want to do something stupid.
I purposely didn't go up and waited for his reaction. It took a whole minute for him just to dive down himself and pull me up.
"Margaux? Margau-"
"Booo! Auck," i caughed at the end when the water entered my troat.
"Oh my.. Margaux!!" He angrily spat and let go of me. I patted my chests and begun to laugh.
"Wuahhahaha you should've seem your face hmm-" Heph pulled me, kissing me ferociously, a punishment I'll gladly accept.
I smiled and wrapped my arms around his neck.
"Mmmm," i moaned as Heph bit my lip asking permission to enter.
I parted my mouth open and welcomed him inside, in an instant he envaded my mouth, his toungue swirling, exploring my mouth.
We passionately kissed and kissed until we ran out of breath.
"Hmm, that felt great," i gasped and clinged unto him. I'm sure that i looked as flushed, but thankfully I'm dripping wet, that it somehow covers my blushing cheeks.
"Yeah, it is." Heph smiled and supported my frame.
"Hmm, so sweet, i wonder what you saw in me," i ran my fingers across his jawline then tangled his hair around my fingers.
"I don't know," he smiled and pulled us out of the water. He sat and leaned on the trunk of the tree, still naked, and motioned me to come over.
I smiled and scooted under his arms, we are facing towards west so we have a full view the sun set later while also gwtting dry alot faster.
"So, how did we both meet?" I asked him as he rests his chin on my shoulders. I fixed my hair and put it all on the other side before relaxing my body.
"You still don't remember?" He asked as he kisses my temple.
"Unfortunately no, so please do tell." I smiled and enterwined my arms around his.
He let out a deep sigh.
"Well, we met first at the back, we were in a raid but instead of running away from me, you actually ran straight at me."
"Did you kill me?" I asked,
That's a stupid question, Draco laughed then suddenly stopped.
What happened to I'm blocking you off? I asked, teasing him.
Safety precautions..
Ugh okay but better Shut up.
Sure you have my word, Drac promised then shut up.
"Why do you think your still alive?" Heph teased. I rolled my eyes and fixed my sitting position.
"I'll bet you a thousand of gold that you almost stabbed me," i smiled, not really knowing what else to say.
"You're right, i almost did, but you caught my eye, you are so beautiful, like a goddess, that i let you escape. Then after that Alexander got you next, i asked him to let you go, he did but.. he seems to also be enticed by your beauty.. and the way he looked at you, that's how you looked at him too." He said sadly.
I pulled out of the hug and looked at him, "How did i look at him?" I asked.
"I don't remember too clearly, but you are very happy to see him, like you are looking forward on meeting him.."
"Really, i mean, I'm nearly murdered how-"
"I did have the chance to kiss you though. And that's before i let you go, that's a plus for me." He continued making me frown.
"Ah so you stole a kiss from me." I pointed out.
"I did, I'm proud of it." He stated. I laughed and scooted under his embrace again.
"And after that?"
"You left the town and we never found you, not until two years later. Me and Alex saw you again, wearing the same dress. We all talked.. well you and Alex talked almost the whole time, but we both hoped that you'd stay with us. But then after turning our backs on you, you suddenly disappeared." He explained.
I bit my lip and nodded. Okay..
"We did our hunt for you while i assist Alex to conquer his kingdoms, but no traces, you just can't be found."
"What happened next after that?"
"Two years later.. We both saw you.. and yet again with the same dress we recognized you immediately. This time though we had our moment, i had the time to talk to you by myself while Alex figures out how to untie the Gordion Knot, i learned more about you.. and that's when i realized i fell. I encouraged you to stay, and you did.. for a couple of days then you disappeared."
"Let me guess, you saw me again after 2 years?" I teased but still not getting it. Like how does anything he say make sense?
"Your right, that time we actually chained you to my arm, it succeeded since you stayed for almost a week, but all those time, you barely talked to me, it was always Alex here and Alex there. I got tired that i unhooked the chain for a second to breath some fresh air and have a complete moment of silence. But when i returned, you were no longer there, and yes i tried to search for you, harder this time but i got no single leads. I waited for 2 years hoping to see you again, but you never showed up until now, and that's for almost after 4 years. Imagine my shock when i saw you in that village, all pale and thin. I knew i won't let you go this time."
"So that's why you never let me get out of sight?"
"Yes, i didn't bother hiding my emotions too since you are terrible at reading peoples actions. You jump into conclusions very fast." He chuckled and hugged me.
"Ohh," that's all what i managed to say.
'Drac, what are the chances that the guy i like really isn't inlove with me but inlove with a girl he thinks that it's me?' i asked,
'90 / 10'
'But the name.. me and the girl exactly have the same name.' i reasoned out.
'80 / 20'
'How about the fact that he immediately decided i was her when he saw me.' i tried reasoning again.
'75 / 25'
'What why??' i asked
'Because he did mention you got paler, and smaller. He might actually have a suspension.' Draco pointed out.
'Oh no'
'Mmm Hmm'
'How about the fact that Alex also recognizes me..'
'Hmm' Drac hummed, 'your right, fine 55 / 45'
Ouch, still not enough
"Margaux is something wrong?"
"Wuahhh I'm fine, totally okay.. i mean look! The sun is setting, isn't it beautiful?" I changed the topic to hide my bitterness.
"Not as beautiful as the naked woman I'm hugging that i really want to fuck but ain't ready." He said bluntly making me blush.
I bit my lip and was about to tease back when suddenly hi i remembered.. What if i really am not the girl Heph is inlove at.. what will i do. Especially now that i..
"Come let's dance." Heph broke the silence and stood up.
I looked at him, forcing myself not to roll my eyes.
"Were both naked and there is no music." I pointed out.
He just laughed and pulled me up. I groaned in response while he hummed, enjoying the moment. He pulled me closer and put my head towards his chest.
His heart was beating fast.. and it is for her..
I smiled and closed my eyes while hearing the sweet beat of his heart. It is not for me but he thinks that she's me, so this.. this is mine. I thought greedily. I let go the tension on my nerves and went on with the flow.
Sensing my calm state. He slowly pulled my arms and wrapped it around his neck while he pulled me closer, wrapping his arms around my waist.
He slowly moved us both in a two step dance, all while listening to our heartbeat make the music.
We remained in that position for a little longer that i anticipated.. something that i don't mind at all.
I never felt this kind of love.. and now that i have.. i am scared i might get addicted to this.
"Margaux?" He broke the silence and pulled out of the soft dance.
"Hmm?" I asked and looked straight into his eyes. So handsome.
"I love you." He smiled and kisses my forehead.
I smiled and pulled him closer.
"I love you too.."
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Up Next: CHAPTER 17; Tea and 'Tea'
[02/02/2022]