Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 19, 2008 18:03:36 GMT -5
It was getting down to the wire and he knew he needed to talk to the man. They'd gotten to be more than friends during a very tumultuous time in his life, just after he'd been severed by his former wife, Lady Senaiya. The entire ordeal had come as quite a shock to him as he'd been blindsided by first the severance and then by her remarrying a few minutes later. His mind just couldn't process any of it. One moment he'd thought himself to be the luckiest and happiest pyre in the city, hell in all of the world, and the next moment it was as though he'd had half of him shorn away in the cruelest possible way.
He'd lost part of himself when it all happened, a part he knew he'd never be able to get back. His mind wouldn't even process things and all he could do was kill, not just feed, but kill and keep on killing anything and everything in his path. Then along had come Dri and he hadn't even known Michael, but he'd done what he could to help him. He'd made him face what had happened and opened him up to the idea that he could love and be vulnerable to another again. He didn't know too many people that would do that for someone that they didn't know, even if they were related to each other at that time.
After their one evening of happiness they had gone their seperate ways and they hadn't seen much of each other since then, but Michael still counted Dri as one of his best friends, hell one of his only friends. He'd found Anna again, one of the few that he'd met not long after his turning that he knew he could trust as a friend. Anna and he had grown close and they'd fallen for each other. Now here it was less than a week from his big day and he had yet to talk to the man he was hoping would stand up as his best man. He'd sent out a telepathic message to him in the city even as he ran on his final quest. 'Dri, could you meet me for a drink at the Lounge?' That sent he headed there himself, though he didn't have long to stop since he was on a celerity quest.
In his typical dark jeans, black pull-over shirt and hip-length black jacket he headed into the pub and walked up to the bar, his eyes scanning the place for his best friend.
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 19, 2008 18:20:18 GMT -5
Ironically enough, when he'd messaged me asking, I'd been sitting in the lounge, enjoying a bloodwine in a nice dark corner, away from the noise of the main room, I started looking for him a few minutes after he walked in, catching the bartenders attention, I indicated Michael and gestured that he was with me, I knew the man would point me out for Mike. The last time I had seen him was just before I'd severed from the Xeneri line, the morning after that one incredible night. I couldn't imagine what he wanted today, last I'd heard he was about to be married, so happy as I was to see him, I quickly crushed any hopes of a repeat of the one amazing night we'd spent together
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 19, 2008 18:31:46 GMT -5
The bartender pointed out the corner where Dri sat so Michael simply ordered, "Scotch, neat." The man behind the bar scurried to pour the scotch into a clean glass, but before he could pour it he looked back and saw Michael holding up two fingers, indicating a double. He got the drink then brought it back to him. Michael nodded his thanks, leaving a coin for the man before heading over to the table. When he arrived he placed his drink down, but he couldn't help himself. He had a soft spot for this man that had helped him with so much, that he'd spent a very passionate, very different night with, his only night ever with a man. He leaned into him and wrapped his arms around him in a tight embrace, pressing his lips to the man's cheek, just at the edge of his lips.
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
Creature of the Night
Syn's Little Killer? Akane's plaything? Broken and shattered? Proud father of four? Fully Powered
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 19, 2008 18:42:39 GMT -5
My eyes shot wide as he embraced me, but my shock didn't last long, and I quickly found myself returning the embrace, loving the feel of his muscular body pressed against mine once more, inhaling his scent deeply, burying my face into the crook of his neck after recieving his kiss, I was shocked at myself, he was soon to be a married man, but that didn't seem to matter to me, this was a man I knew intimately, I had touched his mind, known his thoughts
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 19, 2008 18:50:58 GMT -5
He could feel Dri leaning into him and he stayed like that, holding him for a few moments, longer than he should, but he just couldn't help himself. Finally, reluctantly, he pulled away, then moved to sit across from him at the table. One of his hands moved to his glass and he brought it to his lips, taking a sip from the tall glass, savoring the taste of the fluid as it coursed down his throat. As he replaced his glass upon the table his hands moved to rest upon the center of the table, his eyes seeking those of his companion. "It's been too long Dri... too long..." he said in a soft voice that could barely be heard over the din of the bar. He was half tempted to pull the string holding the drapes back on this private booth, afording them some privacy, but he wasn't sure if Dri would want that. He debated it for a moment then reached out with one hand to pull the rope, the curtains falling down around their table, plunging them into almost total silence, only a soft murmur penetrating the material. The candle upon the table was the only light for them now.
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
Creature of the Night
Syn's Little Killer? Akane's plaything? Broken and shattered? Proud father of four? Fully Powered
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 19, 2008 21:21:00 GMT -5
When he pulled away, my eyes dropped downward, going to the table, the floor, anywhere but his face, or even worse those beautiful eyes "Yes, it has" I said softly, watching as the curtain fell around us, plunging the table into near silence and darkness "So, how have you been? I hear you've gotten engaged" I contined, my voice still just above a whisper
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 19, 2008 21:35:53 GMT -5
His eyes sought out those of his friend, but for some reason he wouldn't look at him and this both puzzled and concerned him. They had been more than friends, they'd been lovers, for one blissful night. Now doubts began to creep in on him, doubts that Dri still considered him a friend. He'd thought that they'd left things on an open, friendly note, but now he feared that that one happy night had poisoned what could be a wonderful friendship. He heard that odd note in Dri's voice and he couldn't help but wish he were a mind-reader. Sure he had telepathy, but that was talking to one another, not reading thoughts. He tried once more to catch his friend's eyes, shooting him one of his lop-sided smiles. "Well, aside from being killed by Hessian, everything's been alright. Yes, Anna and I are set to marry this Sunday and that's actually what I wanted to talk to you about. I was hoping that you'd stand at my side while I exchange vows with her, that you'd be my best man. If you would I'd owe you a big favor," he said all in a rush, hoping that the striking man before him would say yes. One of his hands till rested in the center of the table while the other curled around his glass before he took another sip of his scotch. "You'd even get to plan the bachelor party... he added, hoping to use that as an incentive for him.
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
Creature of the Night
Syn's Little Killer? Akane's plaything? Broken and shattered? Proud father of four? Fully Powered
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 19, 2008 21:43:33 GMT -5
I smiled a little, my eyes still haunted by the ghosts of my fears, especially the fear of the knowledge that he would soon be someone elses for the rest of eternity, but I finally looked up at him, my eyes meeting his and said "Somehow I doubt the other attendees would enjoy having male strippers" I said softly, my smile faltering a bit as I remembered what he was asking "If it's what you want, and it'll make you happy, I will" I said, very, very softly
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 19, 2008 21:48:32 GMT -5
He was glad to see the smile, even if it was but a shadow of the ones he'd seen in the past. He couldn't help but chuckle at his mention of male strippers. Then his eyes caught sight of the way that this smile wasn't even as it was before and he had to strain to hear Dri's words. The hand that was upon the table snaked out to catch one of his friend's and he gave that hand a squeeze. "What is wrong Dri?" he asked in concern as he leaned forward, his eyes boring directly into his companion's.
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
Creature of the Night
Syn's Little Killer? Akane's plaything? Broken and shattered? Proud father of four? Fully Powered
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 19, 2008 21:56:41 GMT -5
"It's no.." I started to deny any problems, then he started staring me in the eyes, those beautiful gorgeous eyes of his, and I melted, just like I always, I couldn't lie to him, not as long as he held my eyes with his.. "I just.." I looked down at the table top for the longest time, squeezing the hand that held mine, drawing strength from it "I don't.. I feel like I'm losing you, if it hadn't been for my severance from the line, I would've tried to make you mine, but in the confusion of it all and my resiring, we lost contact" I said just loudly enough for my voice to carry across the table
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 19, 2008 22:14:21 GMT -5
The strength behind his grasp and the intense look in his eyes began to make alarms ring in his head and he had this feeling like this was one of those huge, momentous occassions. He didn't dare move for fear that something awful was about to happen. He didn't even dare breathe, for fear of missing what was being said. He heard his words about making him his and he couldn't help but lean forward a little, sighing sadly at possibilities that were missed. They'd only spent that one night together, but what a night it had been. I couldn't say anything for a little while, who could after hearing their former lover, someone you considered a friend, speak about making you theirs, about the shoulda, coulda, wouldas regarding the both of you. Finally he spoke, but all he could do was whisper, "Oh Dri..." It was a mere sigh, himself somewhat wishing for missed opportunities.
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
Creature of the Night
Syn's Little Killer? Akane's plaything? Broken and shattered? Proud father of four? Fully Powered
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 19, 2008 22:20:19 GMT -5
Realizing what I had just started off in his mind, I started to stand, knowing I was only causing problems "Maybe I should go" I said, my voice a sorrow filled whisper "Just.. just let me know when and where and I'll be there" I said, my voice cracking with emotion I was fighting to keep below the surface
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 19, 2008 22:25:32 GMT -5
When he began to move, to leave, there was a part of Michael that seemed to be screaming out, NO! DON'T LEAVE ME AGAIN! but at the same time his head overruled other parts of him, his logical, police-trained mind saying you can't have your cake and eat it too, you can't have them both, especially not with the wedding only a few days off.
The hand that still held his squeezed tightly and he pulled at it, trying to get him to just move closer to him. "Dri, please don't go..." he practically begged in a voice just as soft as his.
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
Creature of the Night
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 19, 2008 22:32:50 GMT -5
At his words it wasn't my choice anymore, it rarely ever was when it came to matters of my heart, following the tug on my hand, I moved towards him, aching to have him for one more night, but knowing it probably wouldn't happen, he just wasn't that kind of guy, squeezing back, I smiled at him, a fragile copy of the one I'd given him so long ago it seemed "I guess I'm not going then" I said softly, my eyes fixed on the table top, my thumb, of it's own accord stroking the top of his hand while it held mine captive
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 19, 2008 22:41:45 GMT -5
When he sat beside him, Michael moved his free arm, the one closest to him, so that it was curled around his shoulders, the fingers of that hand lightly caressing his shoulder even as he felt the hand grasping Dri's being caressed. He leans in and presses a light kiss to Dri's temple then whispers in his ear, "Talk tome Dri. How do you see our future, if it were you and I?"
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
Creature of the Night
Syn's Little Killer? Akane's plaything? Broken and shattered? Proud father of four? Fully Powered
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 19, 2008 22:51:25 GMT -5
"I don't know, ever since I heard of your engagement, I've just tried so hard to keep from thinking about it" I said softly "I want you, I do, but above all else, I want you happy" I continued, my voice just as soft. I leaned over to rest my head on his shoulder, my thoughts flashing to that night, one of the most amazing nights I've ever spent with another person "What we had was special, it always will be. And I'll always hold that night close in my heart, but I guess we just weren't meant to be" I said, my voice barely even a whisper towards the end and my sad eyes stayed locked on the tabletop
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 19, 2008 23:08:12 GMT -5
He heard his words and he couldn't help but sigh heavily. When he'd been dead he'd gotten these strange visions, ones that he'd later been unsure as to whether they'd been memories or very vivid dreams. Did ghosts even dream? He didn't know what to say or how to respond. It was all so overwhelming and he didn't know what to do next. He tipped his head to the side to try and catch Dri's eyes once more, hoping that if he saw something in them it would tell him what to do.
Finally he withdrew his hand from Dri's, but only long enough to grasp his drink and take a few healthy swallows of the burning liquor, needing the strength of it to help him deal with it all. He puts the nearly empty glass back upon the table then turns his face toward Dri, his own face mere inches from his companion's.
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
Creature of the Night
Syn's Little Killer? Akane's plaything? Broken and shattered? Proud father of four? Fully Powered
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 19, 2008 23:44:18 GMT -5
When he withdrew his hand, I felt abandoned somehow, despite the arm around my shoulder, my eyes followed his hand to his glass, then followed his glass to his face, but then they remained there, locked on the beautiful face that I had once held cupped in my hands. When he turned towards me, his proximity was near hypnotic, I was drawn to his face, his lips, my own face angled upwards and my lips met his, gently at first, almost timidly, then as his taste flowed into my mouth, with greater and greater passion and ferocity, I had to have him, and to have more of him
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 19, 2008 23:55:40 GMT -5
He couldn't help but notice the look upon Dri's face as he gazed into his eyes and then the next thing he knew their lips were locked together. For a moment he wasn't sure how to respond, but then as the kiss is deepened his arm around him tightens and he lets his eyes close as his body leans into his. One of his hands moves to cup his face, his fingers just barely in his hair.
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
Creature of the Night
Syn's Little Killer? Akane's plaything? Broken and shattered? Proud father of four? Fully Powered
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 20, 2008 0:02:53 GMT -5
As I feel his response to my kiss, I wrap my arms around his back, running them up his neck and into his hair *God, I missed this so much, missed you so much Michael* I sent him telepathically, my happiness laced with pleasure and a touch of sorrow coloring the message
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 20, 2008 0:12:26 GMT -5
His arms around him felt so good, so perfect and he almost lost himself totally in the kiss, in Dri. Then as he heard the words echo in his mind he suddenly realized what was going on. Slowly he disengaged, pulled back a little. One of his hands lifted to Dri's face and his thumb lightly caressed his cheek as he looked into his friend's eyes sadly. "Dri I..." he paused and took a deep breath before continuing, "Dri, I have this strange attraction for you, well not strange, but it's something I need to fight, unfortunately... I pledged myself to Anna... I- I'm sorry..." He sighs heavily, dropping his face and closing his eyes.
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Driretlanish Alvara Alexander
Creature of the Night
Syn's Little Killer? Akane's plaything? Broken and shattered? Proud father of four? Fully Powered
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Post by Driretlanish Alvara Alexander on Aug 20, 2008 0:16:27 GMT -5
As he pulled away, I realized what had just happened, and it shocked me. I stood up and said "I should go, just send me an invite, or tell me when and where, and I'll be there if you still want." I said "But here, now, all I'm being is a burden and a nuisance" I said, turning to walk towards the door
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Michael Eastman
Creature of the Night
Ravenblack Cop ~ I'm not that kind of cop...
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Post by Michael Eastman on Aug 20, 2008 0:20:52 GMT -5
As he moved away all Michael could do was sit there and watch him go, feeling as though he'd just lost one of the most special things in his unlife, hell in his life... He sighed heavily then knocked back the rest of his drink.
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