Touch
Going Out
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my waist and I could feel his breath against the back of my throat.
throat.
He asked softly, nuzzling against my throat.
to bite me, I didn’t want him to feed from me.
He knew how much I enjoyed it, he knew that I really wanted it, but I
didn’t, maybe deep inside I did but at the same time I didn’t.
at some point; he called me his source, his primary source.
me an answer?” He asked.
don’t want you to bite me.”
from you tonight, your blood needs time to replenish. I will feed from someone else.
I have two other sources and I can always go hunt.
do. Of course I won’t feed from you
every night, that would kill you. I
don’t want you dead.”
that. You haven’t killed me yet.”
lips, “Do you want me to warm up?”
cold.”
feel?” I remained silent; I wasn’t going to give him an answer to that.
back. Enjoy my room but you cannot
leave it, the door is too heavy.” He said, getting out of bed and walking out.
stone slide into place. Slowly I got
up, taking the blanket with me so I wouldn’t be naked.
surroundings. It was a beautiful room
but I didn’t really want to stay here, or did I? A large stained glass window looked down at me.
this. It was a mockery of all things
holy. Demons, angels lying broken
beneath their feet, blood, so much blood, and in the background a broken cross,
shattered into many pieces. I was enthralled
by those pieces of glass, so carefully put together. I shook my head and got to my feet, holding the blanket
tight. The room was beautiful, a true
work of art. Paintings, carefully done,
hung on the walls. Warily I walked
around, taking everything in. The sound
of the door sliding open made me turn to see who was there.
out.” He said, in his arms was a stack of clothing and he was dressed in a pair
of black slacks, a white dress shirt, and leather jacket.
the door, “Get dressed.” He said, holding out the clothes.
the bed. Without a I l I looked them
over. A leather vest, leather pants and
a pair of socks, that was all he had given me.
I blinked and he took that opportunity to slide something around my
throat. It was thin and light, but I
didn’t like the way it felt.
can feel it once you’re dressed.” He said as my hands went up to fehatehatever
it was he had placed around my throat.
what he would do if I disobeyed and I didn’t want to find out.
hit him but if I denied him I was sure itld bld be worse, much worse.
and I couldn’t close the vest. I felt
exposed, I didn’t like it, but now I could at least feel what he had put around
my throat. Reaching up I ran my fingers
over it. A thin piece of leather
greeted my touch.
it.
of boots. Without a word I pulled them
on and got to my feet. He smiled as he
looked me over, “Very nice.” He said before wrapping an arm around my shoulder.
to go anywhere with him, especially into an area where people might know
me. What would they think if they saw
me like this? Especially my friends, I
didn’t want them to see me like this. I
couldn’t really consider them friends, they weren’t, but they were as close as
I had ever gotten.
Reiji?” He questioned, “Well don’t, we’re not going to a place for humans.” He
said, a hand sliding down my side.
his touch. I soon found myself leaning
against him as his fingertips ran up and down my side.
to taunt me with his fingers. I didn’t
even notice where we were going; my mind was in a pleasure filled haze.
let me think very much. I gladly let
him have his way. As long as I wasn’t
thinking I didn’t have to worry about where we were going or what we were going
to do once there.
beautiful.” Someone said softly. I
opened my eyes to see a man standing in front of a door to a club.
a rush of fear at his presence, “He’s really pretty.”
mine.” He hissed, bearing his teeth in a very animalistic fashion.
meant.” He said quickly, trying to appease him.
him and snarling at him when he walked by.
I had just witnessed. Cain didn’t like
him; obviously there was some bad blood between them. I wasn’t left with much time to think about it.
the lights giving the room an almost eerie glow. I clung to Cain, this place, I didn’t like it, I didn’t like the
way the people inside were looking at me, like I was some piece of meat.
least not kill you.”
lightly, reminding me that he would protect me. I swallowed hard and he led me past the dance floor and into a
small ve fve filled with pillows. It
looked really comfortable and gave a clear view of the room.
pulled me inside. He laid out on the
pillows and made me curl against him.
His fingers lightly ran down my side, pushing the vest out of the way so
he could have access to my flesh. We
lounged in silence for a time before a figure blocked the door.
new to pass your time with.” The figure said softly, it was a female voice and
as I looked the body was female as well.
allow anyone to lay their hands on him.
He is my primary source.”
will not question you.”
forehead softly.
only a fool would question you.”
fools. You have questioned me
before. In fact, if I remember
correctly you kidnapped one of my sources.” The smile on his face frightened me
and I clung to him, sinking against his body.
He seemed the lesser of two evils.
foolish then. I have learned my
lesson.”
remind me of your stupidity.” His fingers ran gently through my hair.
pulling out a sealed letter.
“Is this all?” He asked, examining the seal.
walking away. She was scared of
Cain. I closed my eyes and Cain lightly
ran his fingers through my hair, stroking it away from my face.
opened it. Without a word he began to
read. I opened my eyes and looked at
it, curious to know what it said. I was
sadly disappointed when I couldn’t read it.
The writing was in a language I didn’t know. I really wanted to know what it said; I hated not knowing what
was going on. When he was finished he
sighed and returned it to the envelope.
one.” He said softly.
what was written in that letter.
concern and I meant it.” He snapped, “Don’t question me.
you.”
with me and I needed to get myself under control if I didn’t want him to hurt
me. I closed my eyes again and relaxed
into the pillows. He stopped stroking
my hair and just lounged against the pillows, almost ignoring my presence.
speaktouctouch me before opening my eyes.
His eyes were closed and his hands laced behind his head.
and his eyes were still closed, “Don’t even think of leaving.” I blinked and
laid back down beside him, “Good boy.
Don’t try to leave, I know where you are at all times, I can feel you,
so it doesn’t do you any good to attempt to leave.” He wrapped an arm around me
and pulled me close.
asked softly.
for a moment before getting to his feet, “Stay put.” He ordered before walking
away.
as he disappeared into the crowd. I
looked up to see a young woman leaning against the entry to the little alcove I
was in. Without a word she came in and
sat beside me. I was about to speak
when she put a finger to my lips.
free hand slid down my face to my throat, “There’s no need for words.” She
said, running her fingers up and down my throat.
me.”
lips to my throat.
skin. Her hand clamped down on my neck,
forcing my head to the side. The hand
that held a finger to my lips shot out and grabbed my wrist as I was about to
reach up to stop her. I was beginning
to panic, she was going to bite me, she was going to feed from me, and there
was nothing I could do to stop her. I
felt the tips of her fangs against my throat and squeezed my eyes shut.
source I will make sure that you can never feed again.” Cain’s voice rang out
around me and she pulled back, snarling softly.
She growled.
permission.” I opened my eyes to see a glass of water in his hand, “Now remove
yourself from here.” He ordered. Slowly
she complied and Cain handed me the glass, “Drink up.”
gulps. I was scared; I didn’t want to
think of what would have happened if he hadn’t come. When it was empty I set it aside and curled into a ball.
circles through my leather vest. It
wasn’t long before I was asleep, curled atop the fluffy pillows.
carrying me. I was still asleep, at
least close to being in darkness. Gently
I was laid in bed and covered with a thick blanket. Soft fingers ran through my hair, brushing it out of my
face. Warm lips pressed against my
temple and then there was nothing. The
sound of the large stone door sliding into place brought me fully into
reality. Slowly I opened my eyes and
sat up in bed. I was alone in Cain’s
room. The leather had been removed and
I was naked beneath the thick sheets. I
felt a little dizzy and my hand traveled to my throat.
there. Cain hadn’t closed them when he
fed from me, that was the explanation I had for their presence.
blood spilled from them. Slowly I lay
back down, pulling the blanket tight around me and closing my eyes.
slid open and Indri walked in, the door closed behind him.
of water. Without a word he walked over
and set it down on the bedside table.
flitted on the wounds in my throat.
back to the door. It opened and he
walked out. Cain had said that I wasn’t
strong enough to open the door but what about Indri? Wasn’t he just human like me?
How was it that he could open it and I couldn’t?
food. It didn’t look very appetizing.
wasn’t hungry. Setting the tray aside I
picked up the glass of water and drank it down quickly.
Cain walked in.
shook his head, “Reiji, I thought I left instructions for you to eat.” It
wasn’t a question it was a statement.
sat down beside me. He had another
glass of water in hand, “You need to eat.
You lost a lot of blood last night.” He said, setting the glass down and
getting a fork full of food, “And I didn’t even get to enjoy any of it.”
hesitantly opened my mouth. I took the
bite offered and slowly chewed. I felt
sick to my stomach, I didn’t want to eat but he demanded it.
better. He fed me slowly, not wanting
me to be sick. Every now and then he
would give me small drinks of water.
Finally the plate was empty and he let me have the rest of the
water. I drank it down greedily.
it aside. Gently he brushed a hand
through my hair and pushed me down, making me lay back in bed.
“You were bitten, in more then one place.” His hand slid down my thigh and I
felt a dull throb of pain, “I left for a few minutes to speak with someone
while you were sleeping and when I came back those bitches were feeding from
you and you were nearly naked. Only the
collar and vest were still on. I
stopped them before they could kill you.” He explained.
said coldly.
something else, “Why did they want to kill me?”
mine. Now get some rest.
his feet, “Someone will bring you food and drink later.
walking to the door, “Do as I say, alright Reiji?”
had asked me to do as ordered. I would
do as he said; I wasn’t really in the mood to be fed again.
come. I didn’t really like being
alone. Sure I spent most of my time
alone but for some reason now I didn’t want to be alone, I wanted someone there
to talk to. I wanted to know what was
going to happen to me, what my fate was now that I was Cain’s source.
know what they did. Slowly I swung my
legs over the edge of the bed and sat up.
I wanted to see if I could open that door, I wanted to explore, to see
what was in this place. I wasn’t sure
if Cain wanted me to explore but I wanted to, I needed to know.
lack of blood no doubt. Moving forward
I made my way to the door, I was halfway there when my legs gave out on me and
I fell forward. I felt so dizzy; I
couldn’t stay on my feet. I laid there
for what felt like forever before the door opened and someone walked in.
had never heard before. I felt myself
being partially lifted into a lap, “Are you alright?” It was a young man.
been out much, but he was warm. He was
dressed in a pair of loose fitting black pants and nothing else, “I’m alright.”
I whispered, “Who are you?”
Indri walked in.
asked, walking up behind us.
him like this when I came in with his food.” He said quickly.
He said, picking me up. Indri put me
back in bed and Jace sat down beside me, “I’ll go talk to Cain, watch him.”
lap, “Do you feel up to eating Reiji?” He asked, smiling at me.
“So what do you do here?” I asked softly.
been here for three years.” He said, looking me over, “What were you doing out
of bed? I heard about what happened
last night.”
wanted to find someone else. I wanted
for talk to someone.”
for now. Cain will be in soon.” He
said, looking at the door.
door? Cain said I wouldn’t be able to.”
I asked, taking another bite.
He said with a soft laugh.
a vampire either.” He paused, looking deep in though, “I’m not sure what
exactly he is but he takes care of us, the sources that is, and things around
the house.”
finishing the food.
most physical contact. When Cain feeds
from him that’s all that happens. It’s
just the taking of blood with Eric.” He paused, “When it comes to me it’s more
then just taking blood and I’m positive that it will be the same with you.” He
scowled for a moment, “Has he touched you?
I don’t mean just touch, like running his fingers through your hair, I
mean has he actually touched you?”
me without touching me.” I said softly, “I could feel his hands touching me.”
think Cain may have rescued him from an abusive situation but I’m not sure.
He smiled at me sweetly, “I’ve just had Indri and Cain to really talk to for a
year or so. Since you came a few nights
ago Cain has talked about you nonstop.” He laughed, “He was angry last night,
really angry. He fed from Eric then
spoke with me. We’re like family here,
more then family sometimes.” He smiled, “I suppose it can’t be family if he’s
sleeping with us.”
whispered.
words passed his lips Cain walked in.
at both of us, “Thank you Jace.” He said, walking over to the bedside.
mine, “Are you alright Reiji?” He asked, sitting down on the edge of the bed
and taking the tray out of my lap.
softly.
face. He looked over at Jace, “Thank
you.” He said before kissing him softly, “Why don’t you get some rest?” He
said, patting the bed on the other side of me.
Without a word Jace crawled into bed beside me and curled up, closing
his eyes, “I need to close your wounds.” He said, his fingers running over my
throat.
to the side, giving him access to my throat.
Softly he lapped at my throat sending a shiver up my spine.
lips and tongue on my throat was driving me mad. Laying a gentle kiss on my throat he pulled away.
where the other bite was. My eyes
snapped open and I looked down at him.
Gently he flicked his tongue out and lapped at the wound.
away. My head was thrown back, my eyes
closed in pleasure. His fingers gently
ran over my face and I slowly opened my eyes.
covering me back up, “Pleasure will be given when you’re better.” He said
firmly, “Now get some rest, Jace will be here with you.” He got to his feet,
“Sleep Reiji.”
against Jace. He felt so warm, so nice,
“Goodnight Reiji.” He whispered.
“Night
Jace.” I replied before falling asleep.