<blockquote><div><cite>Amalia wrote:</cite>Azar was flippant. It wasn't that he didn't take things seriously, he did at times. He took Iyano's feelings seriously, and cared deeply for his friend. It was just that Azar was immature, and light hearted. He'd say things as they came to his mind, with no thoughts whatsoever. So it was easy to coo his adoration without giving it any thought. <br/><br/>He'd say I love you, the same way he'd say you're beautiful, but really, all it meant, at least in this case, was "I enjoy you". And, indeed, Azar did. He'd enjoy everything, including eating, and would probably tell the boy that he adored the way that he tasted. However, with Shaidon, it was different. The way he stuttered I like you too.<br/><br/>Shaidon really did like him. In a way that meant something. Azar could be self centered to the point of being dense about others, but he was actually quite perceptive when he wanted to be, and very attentive to his lovers. The human liked him. It was sweet, of course, and satisfying to be liked by someone, because everyone wants to be loved, and Azar loved affection more than most. Still, Shaidon was human, and food.<br/><br/>Azar had no doubt that Iyano would win the bet, and Shaidon would be his. Then it would be a one way trip down his gullet, and welcome to the digestive tract, and there the boy would stay until he was gone. As Azar looked at the blushing boy, he wasn't sure he wanted that. Then again, humans were food, and he was hungry. He'd make sure Shaidon felt no pain, at least.<br/><br/>Then for now, he'd be careful with him. Azar would insure Shaidon had a wonderful time, and felt loved for every minute of it. So the naga cuddled him now, enjoying how warm he was. Kissing him lightly on the cheek. "Tell me anything and everything you'd love to do, for now we can just cuddle, but when you want more, I'll do anything you want."</div></blockquote><br/><br/>Shaidon enjoyed cuddling with Azar, it made him feel warm inside. The same pleasant warmth he could feel whenever he was with Jamie.<br/>He hoped Jamie would win the bet… but then he’d have to leave Azar and that thought made him sad. He wondered if Jamie was feeling the same about Iyano…<br/><br/>Maybe they could still come and visit sometimes? But as soon as that silly thought had entered his mind, he dismissed it. He may be a bit naïve, but he certainly wasn’t stupid.<br/>No… if they managed to leave, they probably wouldn’t see the two naga ever again.<br/>Humans were only food to them after all. No matter what their reasons might be for coming back, if they’d set foot on this territory again, they’d be classified as dinner again.<br/><br/>That rule was so unfair! They had a rule too; they were to kill every naga that came upon their land. But Shaidon could never do something like that and he doubted that Jamie would either.<br/>Even if he had a chance to kill the naga now, he wouldn’t. He’d rather surrender to his fate, than to have to kill someone to save his own life. That would be really selfish and he would never be able to forgive himself for it.<br/><br/>Adding the fact that Azar was holding him so lovingly… he couldn’t possibly harm him, heck he couldn’t even find it within himself to be angry with him!<br/><br/>He laid his head on Azar’s chest and listened to his heartbeat, finding that very relaxing.<br/>Placing a kiss on the naga’s chest, he continued to enjoy the feel of those strong arms holding him until Azar’s words startled him from his thoughts.<br/>“I…erm…” Shaidon bit his lip, not sure how he was going to say this without stuttering.<br/>“want you to take me…” his words were very soft and nearly inaudible for human ears, but he was sure the naga would have heard him. Right after those words were spoken, he buried his flaming face in Azar’s chest, to hide his embarrassment He couldn’t believe he’d actually said that!.