Sacrifice (RandomBloke & Valerian)
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				Title: <strong>Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2008, 04:44:59</strong>
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				Theresa Dillon wasn't herself that day.&nbsp; She hadn't been herself for over a year, actually, so it probably didn't matter anymore.<br><br>Having travelled much of the way here by train, she'd had plenty of time for her numbers.&nbsp; She knew they were morbid -- two psychiatrists had told her that (though not in so many words), before she'd stopped mentioning them to anyone.&nbsp; But she counted them over and over whenever things got especially bad, and they soothed her, though she wasn't sure why.&nbsp; Today it was one year, four months, and three days since Jeff had told her he'd had enough, that he was tired of living with ghosts.&nbsp; Today it was one year, ten months, and five days since she'd become a ghost.<br><br>Work was the only thing going well in her life.&nbsp; She had a quiet job, wokring as a copy editor for a small newspaper in a small town half an hour's drive from where she'd grown up.&nbsp; Once Jeff was gone, she'd started packing, trying to loosen the chains that held her down.&nbsp; It hadn't worked, but she hadn't expected it to.&nbsp; Her mementoes were all packed away, neatly hidden.&nbsp; She hadn't looked at them since she'd packed them up, the day after the funeral.&nbsp; But she didn't need to look at them, for she remembered them all, from the letters written in college down to the last detail of the tiny black and white photos from the little booth on the boardwalk.<br><br>This was her first vacation since she'd moved, taken only because her boss had insisted.&nbsp; Company policy, he'd said, and she smiled and nodded and gone through the motions, as she usually did.&nbsp; When asked where she was going, she'd been cryptic, simply because she didn't know her own destination.&nbsp; She'd picked out a train at random and left.<br><br>When a town had caught her eye -- Weston, a safe, simple name -- she'd gotten off and started walking.&nbsp; She was practical enough to find a little hotel and leave her bags behind, at least, but now she'd been walking for perhaps an hours, and had little idea where she was.&nbsp; The woods were growing thicker, cars were fewer and fewer, and she was beginning to feel a prickle of uneasiness as the sun sank lower.&nbsp; She was careless about many things, including eating, but she didn't care for the idea of trying to sleep in the woods.<br><br>There was a house off to the side, well back from the road, but large and solid-looking.&nbsp; She would try there for directions, perhaps even a ride if the people there seemed trustworthy enough.&nbsp; A destination, unhelpful as it might be, made her feel a little better, and she quickened her pace slightly as she walked towards it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>03-07-2008, 15:27:11</strong>
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				Today he woke up in the bed again, another timeless day ahead of him. No matter how much he tried to stop himself, no matter how many chains he used to hold him in place in the basement, each godforsaken day began with him waking up in this same old bed.<br><br>Letting his tongue slide over his teeth a soft sigh escaped from his mouth, rabbit this time? Whatever happened at nighttime, he always had a full stomache and his mouth tasted like some kind of animal. Everything was so vague, he didn't even remember his own name and called himself Blake just for the sake of his own sanity. Had he been here for days? Months? Maybe even years or decades! Blake honestly couldn't tell anymore. Making his way for the bathroom he sniffed the air, something was different today, although he couldn't tell what since the scent was too faint.<br><br>With another long, drawn-out sigh he entered the bathroom. Why did he even bother with personal hygiene? It was not like there was anything stopping him from just running around smelling like a dead body, noone around to care. Shaking his head he stepped into the shower and let the water fall down his body, who supplied the water? Another question that had been left unanswered for all the years he had spent into this mansion. There were many of those questions; Why couldn't he leave? Who resupplied the refrigerator of food and drinks? Where did the electricity and water come from and why didn't anyone come to ask about it? It was not like he was paying a company each month.<br><br>Once he had finished showering he wrapped a towel around his waist. "Perhaps I should shave myself." Blake pondered as he ran his hand across his cheek, feeling a stubble. He was exceptionally quiet today, normally he would have entire conversations with himself in order not to lose his memory completely. Peering in the mirror with his lifeless green eyes he slowly scanned himself, his stomache was covered in scars. Blake smirked revealling strangely shaped teeth, they were almost fangs, "No new scar today, that's been a while."<br><br>Blake himself looked like a mess, and if he would walk around in a city he probably would've been mistaken for either a hobo or someone who recently escaped the mental institution. He had bloodshot eyes and his hair looked like it had been cut with a knife in various lengths, which it had. His clothes on the ground looked equally neglected and messed up as his own body. After gazing into his own eyes for a few minutes Blake continued his morning ritual, after he was completely dry he pulled on his clothes in rapid succession.<br><br>Once he left the bathroom the scent had become stronger, was it coming his way? And what was it? He hadn't smelled something like it before for as far as he could remember, it was strangely compelling, as if calling to him to follow it to it's source. He went down the large staircase leading to the hall downstairs and peered at the large door. He had tried to open this gigantic door many times before, but all those attempts were futile. Even the windows were unable to be broken or be opened, the only thing that he could successfully open was the backdoor. Behind this backdoor was a huge garden, with all sorts of plants and even a puddle. But this garden was also surrounded by a gigantic wooden fence which was just as solid as diamond and impossible to climb across.<br><br>Grumbling to himself Blake turned around and slowly started walking up the staircase again, "I still have to shave myself, it was probably nothing." he mumbled to himself.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2008, 16:43:02</strong>
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				As she neared the house, she saw that it looked empty.&nbsp; Not quite unlived-in, but empty at the moment.&nbsp; She sighed, shifting her weight uncomfortably from one aching foot to the other.&nbsp; Pain was nothing new -- she'd craved physical pain for a while, and still did, sometimes -- because it was all part of her penance.&nbsp; A useless penance, perhaps, but one she could not ignore.&nbsp; But right now, she wanted to rest, even if it meant resting in the house of a homicidal maniac.&nbsp; That would be its own relief, though she shivered to realize how little she would mind a real risk of death.<br><br>The front door looked suitable for a castle, large and imposing, and clearly hadn't been opened for some time.&nbsp; Well, she didn't blame them for not wanting to push those doors all the time.&nbsp; There must be another, more ordinary door on the side or around back, and that would be the one the inhabitants used.&nbsp; Out in the woods like this, perhaps the door was even unlocked, and she could at least sit in a chair for a while before trying to find her way back.<br><br>At last she found another entrance, and tapped on it hopefully.&nbsp; "Hello?" she called.&nbsp; "Anyone home?&nbsp; I was hoping someone could give me directions... or maybe let me use a phone?"&nbsp; She felt sure she was calling out into empty rooms, but these large old houses could be deceiving that way.&nbsp; And something told her she shouldn't give up too soon, though it was a strange, almost unsettling instinct.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>03-07-2008, 17:04:21</strong>
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				Just when Blake was going to run the knife carefully over his cheeks to get rid of those tiny hairs, he heard a voice, or atleast he thought he did. It wasn't unusual for him to hear voices when they wern't actually there, though that scent.. it now was even stronger than before, he could almost taste it. Intrigued by both the smell and the voice Blake decided to go and check it out anyway, somehow he felt it was more than just a mere illusion.<br><br>He could barely hear what the voice was saying or where it was coming from, just like the scent it was coming from all directions which made it hard for him to navigate. He was determined though, that scent was so familiar, besides it wasn't often that the voices he heard were accompanied by anything else. <br><br>He found himself standing in the hall again infront of those massive doors. Whoever was out there, if anyone at all for that matter, they wouldn't be able to enter through this door. Blake shook his head, none of the windows and doors could be opened no matter the size. He sniffed the air in an attempt to bring up any lost memories, but his attempts were in vain. Despite the fact that he liked the smell, he didn't know wether it should be associated with something good or something bad. He was sane enough to know that, just because something smelled delightful, it didn't mean that it infact was delightful.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2008, 17:28:35</strong>
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				Theresa found herself leaning close to the door, straining to hear any sound from within.&nbsp; There was something, she was sure, some faint hint of movement, though it was so indistinct she couldn't even be sure if it was inside or not, and she glanced nervously behind her.&nbsp; But she was quite alone out there, it seemed, and after a moment or two, she knocked again, a bit more loudly this time.<br><br>"Hello?&nbsp; Please, if you could just point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.&nbsp; I won't take up much of your time."&nbsp; Again she felt vaguely silly, but she was more sure than ever that someone could hear her, though again, that was an almost frightening feeling.&nbsp; She shifted to the side, peering through the small window next to the door, and tapped lightly on that as well.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>03-07-2008, 17:45:39</strong>
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				Just when he was about to get lost into the scent a soft tapping sound brought him back to reality, he immediatly turned his face to where the sound was coming from. This sound wasn't coming from all directions and he immediatly dashed towards the small room where the sound was coming from. But once he got closer his pace diminished quickly, nothing about this vague life that he was living could be called positive, so the chances were high that this wasn't something he wanted to see. <br><br>Blake carefully peered inside the small room and at the window, the scent was almost overwhelming at this point, he knew he saw something but he couldn't see what it was. Narrowing his eyes he slowly stepped into the room, subconsiously growling at the unknown. Was it.. a human? A female human, which would explain the strong scent. What was she doing here? What did she want of him? <br><br>He slowly moved his body around untill his narrowed eyes were at the same height as the eyes of the woman, his narrowed eyes staring straight into her's. He felt safe due to the fact that the door was impossible to open, no matter how hard he tried he couldn't open it, so it was highly doubtful this woman would manage to open it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2008, 20:15:21</strong>
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				She didn't move, didn't breathe -- couldn't move, was afraid to breathe.&nbsp; The window had a faint film of dirt on it, and that must be deceiving her.&nbsp; Her tired eyes were playing tricks, her wounded mind was trying to soothe itself with illusion.&nbsp; She'd gone truly mad at last.<br><br>Finally she was forced to blink, then blinked again deliberately.&nbsp; The face was still there, unchanged.&nbsp; There was no recognition in those dull green eyes, no sign at all that he knew who he was looking at.&nbsp; But she could no longer believe this a case of mistaken identity.&nbsp; If there was someone there and this was not a mere figment, then she knew who it was, who it had to be.<br><br>"James," she said, barely making a sound.&nbsp; Then she said his name again, louder, more pleadingly.&nbsp; "Oh, James... James, let me in," she begged.&nbsp; Even if it was a hallucination, it was all the comfort she had, and she would stay with it no matter what.&nbsp; "Let me in, please, please."&nbsp; Even if it meant her death, she had to get inside this house...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>03-07-2008, 20:59:55</strong>
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				The woman seemed upset with something, what did she want from him? She had to be crazy, why the hell would she want to get inside this mansion while he lived for the day he would be able to get out. He slowly walked towards the window, he could hear that she was getting upset for some reason but the words themself he did not understand. She seemed so familiar.. where did he know her from?<br><br>It took him a few minutes but eventually Blake shrugged his shoulders and left the room, it was just another trick his mind was playing on him. Perhaps they were memories dying to be remembered, whatever it was standing in that room staring at an illusion would only make him more insane than he probably already was.<br><br>Little did he know that as soon as he left the room and made his way back to the staircase, the door opened, very quietly. The fact that it happened quietly was probably the most peculiar part since the door itself looked like it hadn't been used in ages. The scent just got stronger and stronger even though Blake was moving further and further away from the woman, he could almost swear he felt fresh air running over his shoulders.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-07-2008, 03:07:56</strong>
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				It took an age for him to react, and when he did, it was only to turn away from her.&nbsp; She lost sight of him in the gloom almost instantly, and as soon as she did, her breath caught in her throat and she couldn't seem to get it back.&nbsp; "No," she whimpered, what started as a cry of anguish coming out only as a whisper.<br><br>Just as she felt herself on the verge of collapse, she sensed rather than heard the door open, some slight change in the movement of the air making her turn her head to look.&nbsp; The change from despair to hope was so abrupt, she almost couldn't bear it, and stumbled as she went over to the doorway.&nbsp; That was where he'd gone, just to open the door, to let her into his world.<br><br>She gripped the wall, almost pulling herself into the room.&nbsp; It was as dark and dusty as she'd expected, but it might as well have been a palace, a tiny piece of heaven.&nbsp; James was here, and nothing else mattered.<br><br>But he wasn't here, and her heart lurched again.&nbsp; "James?&nbsp; Where are you?"&nbsp; She hurried to the inner door, looking around anxiously, desperate for just one more glimpse.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>04-07-2008, 12:28:22</strong>
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				Blake's entire body stiffened when he heard the voice behind him, out of fear and disbelief. There was no possible way a regular human could've opened that door, there was just no way. But how could he be sure that she was a human? He didn't even know what he did at night for crying out loud, let alone what or who people were. He could feel his heart beating and goose bumps all over his body, he hadn't felt such an overwhealming emotion in a long time.<br><br>Slowly he turned his head to look over his shoulder, expecting to see some kind of monster, but instead he saw the same woman from before. This slightly relaxed him, but it was still obvious he was frightened of her, "How did you get inside?!" he said in a loud and aggressive voice. he sounded very serious and his eyes stared at her as if she was a predator trying to eat his young, his body however remained motionless ontop of the stairs.<br><br>He wanted to run towards the door she came from, but whatever opened it for her, he doubted that it would do the same for him. Besides it could've been a ruse, as soon as he'd turn her eyes away from her he'd be stabbed in the back or something similar, he couldn't risk it. Despite of what she smelled like, despite of the fact something inside him told him to trust him, he couldn't, there was something strange about this whole situation and he didn't like it.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-07-2008, 16:05:40</strong>
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				She flinched and stepped back at the sound of his voice.&nbsp; It was unnaturally loud, echoing in the hall, and angry, more anger in those few words than she'd ever heard from him at once.&nbsp; And yet some part of her realized that this aggression was born as much of fear as anger.&nbsp; As frightened as she was of him suddenly, he seemed more alarmed still by her presence.&nbsp; For an instant, her conviction wavered.&nbsp; Was she wrong?&nbsp; Was this someone else?&nbsp; But no, in spite of everything, she was more sure than ever.&nbsp; He moved as James had, stood in the same way.&nbsp; These subtle signs could not be duplicated.<br><br>"James... please.&nbsp; I just want to talk to you.&nbsp; Tell me what happened."&nbsp; She took one small step closer again, wishing she could see him better in the gloom.&nbsp; All the details were lost, and though she knew his eyes were fixed on her, she couldn't even guess at their expression.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>04-07-2008, 16:35:35</strong>
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				Narrowing his eyes he slowly moved towards her, each step he took looked thoughtfully chosen untill he was standing merely two inches away from her. Staring deep into her eyes not saying a word, the room was completely silent and the only thing that could be heard was his heavy breathing.<br><br>This woman.. why does she seem so familiar? He sniffed the air around him and seemed to be lost for a few seconds, his eyelids were shaking as if her scent was bringing him into some kind of spiritual trance. Untill it got to an abrupt end, however it seemed that his fear and anger had came to an end with it. This woman, the way she looked, her scent, her voice, the way she talked to him..<br><br>His eyes revealed that he was still skeptical about the whole situation, "Look.. <em>lady</em>," were the first words that came out of his mouth, followed a momentairy silence, "I don't know who you think I am, but I can assure you I am not James. I go by the name of Blake." he continued while slowly walking around her in a circle, eyeing her carefully.<br><br>Ofcourse, the truth was that he did not know anything about his past, but just because some woman randomly appeared out of nowhere decided he looked like someone she knew, didn't mean he'd just happily accept that theory and go along with it. "So unless there is anything else I can help you with, I'd like an answer to my question, how did you get in here?!" he raised his voice slightly when he repeated his question.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-07-2008, 19:47:29</strong>
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				She stayed absolutely still as he approached, fighting the warring instincts to reach out to him and to back away.&nbsp; He clearly remembered nothing.&nbsp; If he'd merely disappeared one day, she would assume amnesia, ridiculous as that sounded.&nbsp; But he'd <em>died</em>.&nbsp; There had been a corpse, a funeral.&nbsp; She'd held him in her arms as the life flew from his body.<br><br>And yet he was standing here, looking at her with deep suspicion, even sniffing her.&nbsp; What could have happened to him?&nbsp; It was all impossible, and yet she didn't think she was hallucinating after all.<br><br>She flinched again as his voice rose, frowning in confusion.&nbsp; "You opened the door... didn't you?&nbsp; It opened up, and I came in.&nbsp; And you... you are James.&nbsp; I know you are."&nbsp; Her voice was soft, but utterly steady and sure.&nbsp; There was no more doubt in her mind, now that she stood so close to him.&nbsp; "I'm Theresa.&nbsp; Tess.&nbsp; Don't you remember me at all?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>04-07-2008, 20:19:04</strong>
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				Blake wasn't sure how, but he could detect in her voice that she was being sincere, and not just messing with his mind. Then again, even if she was sincere that still didn't mean she wasn't crazy. It just seemed too good to be true that the first person who was able to actually get into this mansion, was a woman who just so happened to know him. <br><br>Once she mentioned her own name something triggered inside of his mind, "That name.." he muttered to himself, "why does it.." he didn't finish his sentence and appeared to be distracted by something. He wasn't too sure about everything before, but now the name too? It couldn't be a mere coincidence that she everything she did or said felt familiar, perhaps it was fate.<br><br>"Tess.." he repeated her name a few times to himself, not being able to recall any memories, though for some reason he felt good when saying that name. "What if I was this <em>'James'</em>.. what am I doing here then?" he asked her a question, not answering hers. Though his sudden change of heart proved he was willing to accept the fact that she actually did know him. "Besides, the door just <em>opened</em>? Just like that? I find that hard to believe." he said all this in a suprisingly calm voice, "I've been her for.." his eyes glanced down at his feet, trying to count how long he had been here. It was an impossible task, the lack of a clock had made it impossible for him to know how many days, months or years had passed. "For a long time." he continued and shook his head.<br><br>"Never was I was able to even move the door or damage it, and you're telling me it just opened for you? Just like that?" his eyes locked onto her, not even looking at anything else for a split second. "Sorry, but I find that hard to believe." despite of what he was saying, he was willing to believe it, nothing made sense in this house anyway. He'd occassionally sniff at her direction, not trying to hide the fact he was enjoy her scent.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2008, 15:58:26</strong>
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				She nodded encouragingly as he said her name, trying to will him to remember something, anything.&nbsp; On some level, she was getting through to him, but both of them had more questions than answers, and this was going to be a frustrating, uphill battle.&nbsp; But it never occurred to her to turn away.<br><br>"The door just opened," she said, quietly but firmly.&nbsp; "I thought you must have opened it, but... I'm not sure what happened, but it opened before I even touched it."&nbsp; She met his eyes steadily as she spoke, though seeing no recognition at all in his gaze hurt more than she could say.<br><br>"It's all hard to believe," she continued, biting her lip.&nbsp; "You've been here... well, one year, ten months, and five days.&nbsp; Maybe a little less," she added, remembering with a pang the sight of him, of this very person standing before her now, laid out in his coffin.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>05-07-2008, 16:23:20</strong>
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				"So.. almost two years.." he said this in a way you wouldn't expect from someone who has been in the same mansion for so long. "Why should I believe you? It seems too convenient that you know an exact date, if you really lost contact with me you have no idea how long I've actually been here." he growled softly. Though the entire time he couldn't help but feel that she was telling the truth, and deep down inside he knew something horrible had happened to him, but what?<br><br>He slowly walked towards the door she entered from to make sure it was actually open, but as he expected as soon as it came into his line of sight, the door was closed. "Then why is it closed now?" he asked in a casual way, not expecting any answers from the woman. Even though it was all hard to believe, and even though he was being stubborn about her presence, it was painfully obvious that she knew more about him than him.<br><br>"I admit that you remind me of.. someone.. Lady," he mumbled, not feeling comfortable using her name for some reason, "but you have to understand my position, this all seems abit too good to be true doesn't it?" his tone of voice had changed drastically compared to the first time he was talking to her, he almost sounded like a gentlemen. Though there was something in the way he moved, he almost looked like an animal. <br><br>He walked over to her and cupped her chin in his rough hand which obviously had been through alot. He started to examine her face like a doctor, and didn't seem to feel embarrassed about it. "Still.. I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt." he said staring her straight into her eyes again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2008, 17:03:06</strong>
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				She stayed with him, unwilling to let him out of her sight or even out of her reach, though she had not yet summoned the courage to touch him.&nbsp; The door was indeed as firmly closed as ever, but she couldn't recall whether she had closed it behind her or not.&nbsp; Her only thought had been to find him.<br><br>She shook her head, shrugging, faintly frustrated.&nbsp; "I don't know about the door... I don't know anything about this place.&nbsp; I only know about you."&nbsp; Then his hand took hold of her chin, gently but firmly, and her breath caught in her throat.&nbsp; She couldn't have pulled her eyes away from his if she'd wanted to, and again she tried to will him to remember, somehow hoping this contact might help.&nbsp; "You're James Williams.&nbsp; We grew up together.&nbsp; I've known you as long as I can remember.&nbsp; I would know you anywhere."&nbsp; The words were almost trite, but she spoke them with great meaning, hesitantly reaching up to touch his hand with her fingertips, glad to realize that he wasn't a ghost.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>05-07-2008, 17:46:40</strong>
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				"James Williams.." he repeated, it did suit him better compared to 'Blake', and like every other word the woman spoke, he felt like he could believe her. "So.. what do you know about me?" he did his best to sound only vaguely interested, but like everyone else who had lost their memories, it was one of the few things he actually was interested in, even more so than the reason why she was here.<br><br>While awaiting for an answer, he pulled his hands back when he felt her fingertips brush over his skin. Simple contact, barely a touch, and yet he felt a strange sensation running through his body. What was it about this woman? How did she managed to influence him so much, with so little. He knew it wasn't because he hadn't had any serious social contact in a long while, it was something else.<br><br>He ran his thumb over the skin she had touched, then slowly his eyes looked up again to meet hers, his hands dissapearing into his pockets as if nothing had happened.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2008, 18:10:29</strong>
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				She nodded, tears in her eyes.&nbsp; "Yes, James.&nbsp; That's you."&nbsp; Her faint, hopeful smile vanished as he pulled his hands away, mourning the loss of that faint connection.&nbsp; But he was not backing away, was no longer frightened or angry, and that was enough for now.<br><br>"Isn't there anyone else here?" she asked, trying to find ways to set him at ease even while she searched for answers.&nbsp; "Have you been alone here all this time?"&nbsp; Perhaps this was a limbo of a sort, some way-station of&nbsp; the afterlife, letting him stay in the hopes of resolution, to settle unfinished business.&nbsp; But the thought of him, alone and lonely all these months, forgetting even himself, made her entire body ache.&nbsp; Her fault, this was her fault.&nbsp; Again she reached out, slowly, not touching him unless he seemed to invite it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>05-07-2008, 18:27:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When she reached out he did not back away, instead he just looked at her curious, as if trying to decypher her actions. "No, there is noone else here. Just me.. and you now." his voice didn't sound paticularly sad, he knew he probably should've been more sad that he was, but for some reason he wasn't. <br><br>He could almost smell her emotions despite of the tears in her eyes, "What are you so sad about?" he asked her in a curious, yet serious voice. He didn't know why but seeing her in a state like this made him feel really down and he got the incredible urge to hug her. He had seen her before in this state, but where? What had happened back then? <br><br>He growled in frustration, it was all so vague, it made little to no sense at all yet he could feel it very clearly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2008, 19:35:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Her hand touched his arm, lingered there for a moment, then fell away.&nbsp; His lack of recognition pained her, and though she didn't deserve it, she longed for him to respond more eagerly, to give her some more positive sign that he knew her.<br><br>She blinked at his growl -- she understood it was from frustration, but it sounded inhuman, more the growl of a dog or a wolf than a human sound.&nbsp; Had the loneliness affected him so much?&nbsp; The tears threatened again at the thought, and she blinked them back.&nbsp; "I've missed you," she said, simply.&nbsp; "I was so afraid that I'd never see you again.&nbsp; And now... well, everything's so strange.&nbsp; I hardly know what to think.&nbsp; Do -- do you remember, even a little?" she asked, hesitantly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>05-07-2008, 20:12:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Her words, why? Why did they cause his heart to almost literally break? What had happened for her to talk like that? The pain in her voice made it impossible for him to lie to her, "Look, all I know is that I know you from somewhere. Your scent is familiar, your face is familiar even your voice is familiar. I don't know how we knew eachother or what our relationship was." a sigh escaped his lips, "And if it helps to know, I think I probably liked you alot." <br><br>He didn't want to go into much detail about it, they were all just emotions dangling in his mind with no real memories attached to them. There was one particular emotion he didn't feel comfortable about though, fear, he didn't know what he was so afraid of, but it was something serious and it involved her.<br><br>After a short awkward silence he decided to ask her, perhaps she knew more about it, "There is one thing though.." he took a short break, how was he going to say it? He shook his head lightly and looked back at her, "Why did I fear you if I liked you so much?" the way he said it probably would create confusion, but the fear along with all the other emotions he suddenly felt were associated with her, she probably was the cause of it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2008, 23:38:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"My scent?" she echoed, confused, but that seemed such a small mystery in the face of all this other mess, that she quickly set it aside.<br><br>Sensing that he was searching for words, she waited, trying to sense what he was thinking.&nbsp; But when he finally did speak, she again felt all the crushing guilt and shame, as fresh as the day after the accident.&nbsp; "You -- you were hurt, almost two years ago.&nbsp; Badly hurt.&nbsp; A car hit you.&nbsp; Do -- do you remember that?&nbsp; Maybe that's why you feel afraid.&nbsp; It was rushing down at us, too fast, and -- oh, James, I'm so sorry.&nbsp; I'm so sorry anything ever hurt you."&nbsp; She clung to him then, burying her face in his shirt, trying not to break down completely as the tears began to flow.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 00:19:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He wasn't completely following her, hit by a car? How did he manage to get up here? Why was she apologizing? Then, out of nowhere she suddenly was attached to him, unsure of what to do he gently hugged her. This time he could feel his heart breaking, whoever this was, she ment alot to him in the past. So even if he couldn't really remember her now, he decided he would just act the way he felt as far as she was concerned.<br><br>"If it was a car that hit me, then you shouldn't be apologizing, there's nothing you could've done and you have nothing to feel sorry for." he mumbled, he wanted to sooth her but he didn't know how, he wasn't used to these kind of situations at all. "Just stop crying alright? I'm still alive, so it wasn't that bad." his voice sounded gentle but also confused.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 04:06:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"But it was my fault," she sobbed, only just managng to speak coherently.&nbsp; "It should've hit me, you pushed me out of the way, it should've hit me.&nbsp; And-- and you -- you weren't alive.&nbsp; You were dead, and-- and I don't understand why you're alive now, but don't leave me again.&nbsp; Oh, James, James, don't ever leave me again, please, please.&nbsp; I want to make everything all right again."<br><br>She had no idea how to begin to do that, knowing that truly making up for that moment of thoughtlessness wasn't even possible, but she would spend the rest of her life trying.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 04:48:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He was curious when she mentioned it was all her fault, he pushed her out of the way? He saved her life? This proved that he cared for her. But then she continued talking nonsense, telling him how he had died, yet here he was standing alive and well. So here he was standing, trapped inside a mansion hugging a woman who told him he died. Still, she was the only one who might help him with his amnesia and he had been stuck in here for almost two years according to her, so the fact that she was a little crazy due emotions was barely an issue.<br><br>"Look, I'm alright, no need to continue crying now. As you said, I'm alive now and I won't leave you." he tried soothing her again, though it didn't seem to have much effect, "Besides, I don't think you're aware of it. But if you didn't open the door, and I couldn't open the door and the door is closed now.." he wasn't sure if he really should've told her that now, but perhaps making her worry about something else would make her stop crying. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 05:06:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It was too much to keep trying to persuade him.&nbsp; If he had forgotten whatever huge and possibly terrifying circumstances had landed him here, perhaps that was for the best.&nbsp; Perhaps later he would remember more.&nbsp; There was no rush; they had all the time in the world.<br><br>Feeling his arms around her almost made her cry even harder, but after a time, she got hold of herself again.&nbsp; Tears still threatened, and probably would for some time, but she felt a little more able to think and speak.&nbsp; "What do you mean about the door?" she asked, still confused.&nbsp; "I understand those front doors being locked and hard to open, but the back door's just a regular door.&nbsp; Why wouldn't you be able to open it?&nbsp; At least break it down, if you had to."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 05:16:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Did you honestly think I hadn't tried that yet?" he asked irritated, irritated but somehow managed to still stay polite at the same time. "Incase you havn't noticed, none of the doors have a handle. Not to mention you could probably place a pack of explosives in there and blow them up, and it still would stay unharmed." <br><br>It was funny how most of his memory loss only affected his social memories, basic common knowledge was still present. "If you don't believe me though, feel free to try." <br><br>He lowered his head and carefully smelled her hair, which seemed to be the source of the delightful smell he couldn't get enough of, "I've always loved that scent, ever since we went camping togheter back when we were young." he said this not realising he had just retrieved a memory, almost as if he never forgot it in the first place. "It smells so good." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 05:44:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Still too overwhelmed to take any offense over something so trivial as this, Theresa hardly heard his annoyance.&nbsp; This whole door question was strange, but even as she drew breath to ask what he had tried, whether the windows were all locked or otherwise stuck shut as well, he suddenly spoke of camping.<br><br>She remembered the time he was thinking of, details of that long-ago summer rushing back.&nbsp; Both were at that awkward age, annoyed by their parents but not yet ready to strike out on their own, slowly learning how to grow up.&nbsp; He'd noticed her new shampoo, scented faintly of lilacs, and had teased her about it, saying that she must be a real lady now and she'd better behave like one, instead of running around like a tomboy, which she'd done quite a lot in her younger days.&nbsp; She hadn't yet wanted to be a lady, and had responded by challenging him to a swimming contest out on the lake.<br><br>"You remember," she said now, barely making a sound, looking up at him in astonishment.&nbsp; "You remember.&nbsp; What else do you know?&nbsp; Tell me."&nbsp; Her tears spilled over again, but quietly this time, no more wracking, overwhelming sobs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 06:00:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				For him it these memories came gradually, it was more a specific time in his life that was coming back, rather than certain memories. When she asked him what else he knew, he just started telling her all the random things that popped into his mind. "Well.. I spent alot of time with you.. trying to get away from my parents.." he interrupted himself with a chuckle, "God they were annoying, were they always like that?" he asked her, as if she would have some kind of question to that.<br><br>He didn't bother to wait for an answer however and just continued, "I'm not sure why, but for some reason we had a swimming contest.. you won.. I let you win because I didn't wanted to see you get sad." he narrowed his eyes, it was all so vague, "Why the heck did we have a swimming contest?" <br><br>It was such a strange feeling to have your memories return to you, thing which would've sounded crazy if you told him a few minutes before, now seemed like the most normal thing in the world. He shook his head, "Aside from that it's all still pretty vague, I had alot of arguements with my parents, most of the time about nothing."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 08:25:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed suddenly, relieved but also frightened that this might not last.&nbsp; "You let me win?&nbsp; And all this time I thought I'd won fair and square," she said, still smiling and trying to be hopeful.&nbsp; This was a veritable flood of memory, so it had to be a good sign.<br><br>"Your parents weren't always easy to deal with, no.&nbsp; What else do you remember?&nbsp; Keep talking, please."&nbsp; She was still close to him, almost leaning on him for support in all this strangeness -- and she needed to feel his warmth, to remind herself that he was very real.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 15:23:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He felt ashamed that most of the things he suddenly could remember were about his parents, especially since she was trying her best to help him. "Well, I liked you <em>alot</em>, were we in a relationship or anything?" he asked this rather harmless, he almost sounded like a curious young boy. <br><br>Out of nowhere a grin appeared on his face, "Tomboy." he said with a sly smirk, "I remember buying you boxers for men for your birthday." he also remembered it was ment to be a joke, but she didn't find it that funny. Then again it was all rather vague, perhaps she was able to laugh with it. Maybe he didn't even bought her boxers at all. <br><br>He smiled at all the little things he started to remember, where were they coming from? Still, it were only his old memories that had appeared, beyond the age of 16 everything was still pretty much a blurr. "I spent alot of my time with you didn't I?" he didn't really expect an answer to these things, he was pretty sure that he diid.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 19:47:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"We were best friends," she said solemnly, and suddenly that meant everything.&nbsp; Then a smile flickered over her face as she remembered the birthday he meant.&nbsp; "You did.&nbsp; And I didn't think it was funny at all.&nbsp; I was mortified."<br><br>Seeing him smile was a miracle, nothing less, and the whole world beyond this room might as well have ceased to exist, as she forgot all about doors and every other practical problem.&nbsp; "But we went everywhere together.&nbsp; School, baseball games, soccer, everything.&nbsp; We even picked the same college just because we didn't want to have to live in different cities."&nbsp; She thought suddenly of all the time they'd spent explaining to doubters that they weren't dating, and realized what a wate that all had been.&nbsp; No one had ever believed them anyway, and now she knew why.<br><br>She held him again, quietly now, just enjoying the feeling of his body against hers, feeling the faint but steady pounding of his heart.&nbsp; That was all she needed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 20:30:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				A soft chuckle escaped his lips when Tess confirmed about the boxers, it was a rather funny moment for him. "Best friends.." he mumbled and narrowed his eyes, why did those words provoke a feeling of jealousy? He shrugged it off, probably something unrelated memory mixed in the chaos that was going on in his mind.<br><br>"It's so great to remember those things!" suddenly James picked picked her up and held her tightly, his strength a little out of the ordinary. It took him a while to finally put her back on her feet, "It's so great to finally remember you Tess! How could I ever forget you?" he smirked, "Some things are still abit vague though." he mumbled.<br><br>Suddenly it hit him why he felt slightly jealous before when she mentioned them being best friends, there was a moment in his life that he deffinatly wanted more from their relationship. There were many awkward memories attached to that period. It was a strange sensation to receive all those memories of different points in his life, yet they all felt like it happened yesterday.<br><br>His cheeks started to get flushed, in reaction he brushed his hand over them. Should he tell her about his hidden love back then, perhaps she had always known, which had the possibility to make her laugh. It suited her better than when she cried. "I like it when you laugh." he said out of nowhere, "I always did my best to make you laugh." he grinned, "Remember that time I fell into the lake with my bike by accident?" <br><br>He was trying to pull off a silly stunt, wanting to prove that he wasn't a coward and would be able to drive down a small hill with his bike. But once he got down, his breaks wern't working and he drove straight into the lake. He was furious at the moment, untill she saw her laugh. When she laughed, no matter what his current mood was, he would feel happy aswell.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 02:55:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She couldn't help but gasp as he swept her up, faintly stunned by his sudden flashes of memory, but more relieved than she could say that he was coming back to her at last.&nbsp; And she did laugh, out of sheer delight that he was recalling so much now.&nbsp; "You were watching those older kids with their mountain bikes, and they teased you because they said you didn't have a real bike.&nbsp; You wanted to show them how tough it was... and how tough you were."<br><br>If she had noticed his sudden strength, she said nothing, too busy sorting through all the other emotions and memories.&nbsp; She could stay here like this with him forever.&nbsp; If they were trapped in here, she welcomed it.&nbsp; The world outside was nothing to her without him in it.&nbsp; The last months had proved that to her, and now she was where she belonged at last.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 05:23:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yea.. I was kind of stupid back then wern't I?" he said with a chuckle, he had done so many stupid things, and managed to work himself into trouble so many times it almost seemed like bad luck followed him everywhere. "I'm suprised you stayed friends with me for all that time to be honest, I wouldn't even be friends with me if I could go back in time!" <br><br>He didn't know exactly why, but he was overcome with joy. It was a good thing he didn't have those memories when he was alone for all that time, perhaps the amnesia somehow kept him sane through all those months. "I still don't know how I got here though, among other things.." he mumbled, even though he had regained the majority of his memories, it still felt like he had forgotten something very important. "Still nothing about that accident either." James didn't bring it up on purpose, but somehow he couldn't help shake the feeling that that event had something to do with why he was here.<br><br>"Nevermind, it will come to me eventually right?" he smirked and hugged her tightly again, he knew they couldn't keep hugging eachother forever, but for now that was all that he wanted. Not only did he get his memory back, he wasn't alone in this mansion anymore, he now didn't have to miss her. "I remember us celebrating something.. not a birthday though.." James shook his head, he shouldn't push it. It was tiresome already.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 15:49:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head.&nbsp; "You were the best friend I could have had," she said simply.&nbsp; "Remember when I fell out of that tree when I was little?&nbsp; You were the one that made me feel better."&nbsp; She didn't -- couldn't -- say anything about the accident.&nbsp; That was still an open wound, but now, maybe, it might start to heal at last.<br><br>A twinge of guilt struck her as he mentioned celebrating.&nbsp; She instantly thought of that last celebration, and it seemed as though that had happened to another person, in another lifetime.&nbsp; He didn't need to remember that.&nbsp; "Yes, don't push it," she said, partly afraid of that particular memory, but also genuinely concerned for his state of mind.&nbsp; This rush of recollection might not be good for him.&nbsp; "We have time."<br><br>Her mind returned to the problem of the strange house, though being unable to leave was a minor problem as far as she was concerned.&nbsp; "Is there food?&nbsp; How do you get food, if you can't leave?" she asked, curious in an academic sort of way.&nbsp; Perhaps he didn't eat, she thought, remembering her earlier theory about this place as a holding station for the afterlife.&nbsp; But then, perhaps she was dead, too, if she'd found her way inside so easily.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 16:09:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckled when she mentioned that incident, it was funny now, but at that moment he had felt his heart skip a beat when she well. After he realised she was alright he tried his very best to make her smile, with success. They had shared many moments like this, no matter how bad it was, they always managed to pull themselves out with eachother's help.<br><br>"I don't know.." he mumbled, "There always seems to be fresh food in the fridge whenever I look in it." James didn't really know how to tell her, that something happened to him at night. It could be harmless, but the scars on his back and chest proved otherwise, "A-And usually when I wake up.. I usually feel.. full." he picked his words carefully, she didn't have to know that he woke up with the taste of various animals in his mouth each time he woke up.<br><br>"At exactly midnight, everything becomes blank untill I wake up in my bed again. This happens each day." it felt good to share something strange like this with her, though he still didn't feel like he could tell her every details, the scars, the strange bloodlust before his mind went blank. He didn't want to worry her yet, she had been through enough.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 17:17:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She had only a moment to be relieved at the news of the food, strange as it was, when he made his bizarre confession, and she felt a chill.&nbsp; "You-- you don't remember anything?&nbsp; Ever?"&nbsp; She told herself that if he couldn't even leave the house, he obviously couldn't get into too much trouble, but it was still an alarming prospect.<br><br>"That's kind of strange.&nbsp; I mean, amnesia doesn't usually work like that."&nbsp; She hesitated, unable to shake the cloud this had cast over this incredible reunion.&nbsp; Still, whatever was causing it, at least they could face it together now.&nbsp; They'd always done better when they were together.<br><br>"Tonight I can keep an eye on you," she said, smiling.&nbsp; She would look after him, do everything she could for him.&nbsp; That was the least she owed him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 17:47:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Even though he would love her to keep an eye on him, so he could finally know what happened, he couldn't tell wether or not that was a smart idea. Though everything he felt before his mind would go blank suggested that having her in his proximity was the last thing he wanted to do. Infact, this time he was planning to tie himself in the basement with the use of the covers of his bed. He had tried many things to keep him in place, they all failed, maybe something more drastic would work.<br><br>A sigh escaped James lips, he had to be honest with her now, because he didn't want to think what would happen if what happened at night was something horrible. "I d-don't think that would be a good idea Tess." he finally mumbled, "Before my mind goes blank I.." he took a moment, he really didn't wanted to frighten her or make her afraid of him, but he had to tell her, "Before my mind goes blank.. I start to get aggressive and.. I get a strange sort of sensation running through my body.. an animalistic lust for blood." <br><br>"I d-don't think you should come near me.. to be safe. Y-You could help me tie myself in the basement and lock the door.. and see what happens." he added before she could react, "I could never forgive myself if I were to hurt you." he hugged her tightly, afraid of his own actions, things he could not control.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 18:23:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She let him hug here, too numb even to think clearly just then.&nbsp; This was not her James... he was never enraged about anything, or even especially aggressive, for all he liked to act tough.&nbsp; What could have happened to him?&nbsp; Was it being alone in this place?&nbsp; Well, that, at least, was no longer a problem.<br><br>"You won't hurt me," she said, convincing herself as much as him.&nbsp; "You've never hurt me, and there's no reason for you to start now, even if your memory isn't working the way it should.&nbsp; Everything will be all right.&nbsp; We'll figure something out.&nbsp; It's nowhere near midnight yet."&nbsp; But it was later than she'd like, and she suddenly feared they didn't have as much time as she'd thought.<br><br>"Come on.&nbsp; Let's sit and talk comfortably.&nbsp; My feet are killing me."&nbsp; She smiled up at him, still hanging onto him almost for dear life.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 22:37:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled, she always knew what to say in these kind of situations, but still, she hadn't felt what he had felt. She didn't know what would happen, but she said they had time left, he had no idea anymore. Usually he would watch for signs outside to try and determine what time it was, but he hadn't done so this time so he would just have to trust her.<br><br>A smirk appeared on his face when she mentioned her feet hurting, "Well, there is an excellent couch in what seems to be the living room in here. Don't ask me how all the furniture got here, it was here for as long as I can remember." he said, the furniture looked pretty old but somehow it fit in with the mansion perfectly. Infact, if it wasn't for the fact that they were trapped into this house, it would probably have been the most wanted house in the entire world. <br><br>Especially in an untouched area like this, where nature could blossom. Suddenly James turned around his back to her and looked over his shoulder smirking, "Come on, I'll carry you there, just like I used to." they were still young back then and it may have seemed abit childish, but to him it were special moments.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-07-2008, 02:59:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What?" she asked, puzzled for a moment, then broke into a grin.&nbsp; "Okay," she said, and hopped up onto his back just as though she was a little girl again, and he was flaunting the fact that he was a whole four months older than she was.&nbsp; She clung to him, giggling, and looked around curiously from her new vantage point.&nbsp; "To the couch!" she exclaimed, nudging him in the side like he was a horse.&nbsp; "Anywhere where I can take these shoes off," she added, rolling her eyes as she realized how sore her feet were all over again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>08-07-2008, 03:15:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Right away ma'am!" he responded with a grin and ran towards the living room, his balance was amazing considering how fast he was running to the living room. Once arrived a large grin formed on his face, there was another thing he always used to do..<br><br>"Oh no! I can't hold you anymore!" he exclaimed sounding very serious and pretended he was falling backwards, when actually he was just going to put her on the couch. Even though childish he just couldn't resist. There was one time when he did that he actually fell over when doing that, but fortunatly neither of them were really hurt.<br><br>Once he had placed Tess in the couch he sat down next to her with a huge satisfied grin on his face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-07-2008, 15:16:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This was an old, familiar game, and Tess squealed, pretending terror, as he half-dropped her down onto the couch.&nbsp; She almost expected a cloud of dust, since she doubted James bothered to clean the place much under the circumstances, but nothing of the sort happened -- it was just a large, old-fashioned, sturdy couch, thankfully softer than it looked, that had apparently been very well cared-for.<br><br>She just smiled back at him for a moment, savoring being able to do that simple thing again at last.&nbsp; "What do you do all day?" she asked finally, settling down closer to him and taking his hand, a little shyly all of a sudden.&nbsp; "I hope there's a library, at least."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>08-07-2008, 18:13:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was a strange but understandable question, but the answer was pretty embarrassing to him. Ofcourse, because he had his urges to act tough again back along with his memories. "Well ehh.." he said closing one eye and scratching the back of his neck, "There wasn't much to do here so usually I wake up.. wash myself.. eat.. and clean up the place." <br><br>"There is a sort of library here, but all the books are very old and in a foreign language I know nothing about. So reading was out of the question." he quickly added as an excuse, cleaning up was something he refused to do when he was younger, but since he had nothing to do here and since he was the only one living here it had changed. Infact he somehow managed to enjoy cleaning while living here. <br><br>"We could take a look at it later if you want to, you're much smarter than me anyway." he said with a smirk, it wasn't a lie though, even though he wasn't stupid at all, she deffinatly was smarter than him. "I doubt it will be anything interesting though, like most things here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-07-2008, 20:30:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, you're here.&nbsp; That's not only interesting, it's absolutely fascinating.&nbsp; Especially you cleaning, voluntarily."&nbsp; She laughed, remembering how often he'd fought with his parents over cleaning his room.&nbsp; "I never thought I'd see the day."<br><br>She reminded him of some of their old friends, telling him what little recent news of them she knew.&nbsp; It had been too much effort to keep up, especially after she'd moved, but she knew who'd gotten married and who'd switched jobs, at least.&nbsp; She forgot all about any time limit, glad just to be able to talk to him; though as it grew darker, she did begin to grow a little uneasy.&nbsp; But she didn't want to say anything, afraid to shatter the moment somehow, and only sat closer to him, taking every excuse now to touch his hand or his arm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>08-07-2008, 23:13:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Many of the things she said made him either laugh or raise an eyebrow, "Seems like I'm not the only one who has been busy." he said with a smile, ofcourse none of their situations was as extreme and out of the ordinairy like this, but he tried to act as normal as possible. He had sensed himself getting hungry, one of the first signals his body gave to him before midnight. They still had abit of time but probably not enough to keep chatting.<br><br>"It's getting pretty late.." he tried to be subtle about it, he didn't want to startle her by doing anything sudden. "I don't want this moment to end but, I rather be safe than sorry." he said this in a suprisingly casual way as he got out of the couch. Once he got out of the couch he immediatly felt his senses improving, a strange smell luring him to go outside, a strange feeling telling him to prepare. The need to hunt for wild animals growing stronger and stronger.<br><br>"W-We're running out of time." his voice sounded slightly panicing, somehow her presence had supressed it a little, whatever 'it' was. He just ran to the basement expecting her to follow him. The basement looked more like a prison, there was a little window leading to outside with thick metal bars in it. The walls were dull and grey much unlike the other rooms in the mansion, for some reason the door itself was full of clawmarks and on one of the basement walls were chains.<br><br>The whole rooms looked designed to keep someone imprisoned here, it wasn't his work. Somehow it felt normal that such a basement was in this house, it may have served as a room to keep the slaves who were disobient back when it was created. This time he could be completely chained against the wall, where usually he could only lock the locks of his legs and one hand. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2008, 01:43:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She followed him without thinking, suddenly terrified that this really was too good to be true, and she was about to lose him again.&nbsp; As she drew breath to ask him what was happening, why there was this sudden, terrifying hurry, she caught sight of the basement room, and the words died away.&nbsp; She could only stare, looking first at the chains, then at the scratches, then at him.<br><br>"James... what is all this?" she asked, slowly.&nbsp; "Did you -- You don't really chain yourself up... do you?"&nbsp; Her eyes were huge, filled with fear and confusion, and she hardly even knew what sort of answer she was hoping to hear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>09-07-2008, 02:40:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes I do, and I need you to help me Tess." he said with a very serious voice, already positioning himself against the wall, "Once you do I want you to go upstairs and lock the door. I always tried to stop myself from leaving, yet each time I did this I woke up on the bed. This time you can close the door for me and make sure I don't come out, whatever happens."<br><br>He didn't like to see her this terrified, but perhaps it was better that she was afraid, for her own sake. "B-Be fast about it." he said gulping, he could feel it closing in, it was harder for him to talk and he was having a hard time thinking. "Do it!" he yelled scared she wouldn't be able to do it, scared he would hurt her, "Please.." he begged, regretting that he had yelled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2008, 16:24:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head in disbelief, feeling the world shift beneath her feet as she tried to grasp what he was saying.&nbsp; Whether this was real or not, he was clearly terrified, for her sake.&nbsp; She'd almost never heard him sound so angry, and never at her, and that showed just how afraid he was.<br><br>It seemed wrong to humor him in this, but she approached slowly, ready to latch the manacles.&nbsp; Nothing would happen, and she could always let him out again later, when he was calmer.&nbsp; She couldn't believe she was doing this, but it seemed the only way.<br><br>"Everything will be okay," she said, quietly but as firmly as she could, flinching as the lock snapped shut around his wrist.&nbsp; "You'll see.&nbsp; Nothing bad will happen, and you'll be all right from now on."&nbsp; She wasn't sure why he was so convinced of the need to be chained up, but she kept hoping that it was only because he'd been alone for so long.&nbsp; Now that she was here, things would get better for him.&nbsp; She had to remember that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>09-07-2008, 18:04:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You could see it in his eyes that he was fighting the urge to go completely crazy, "T-Thanks.. now close the door.." he had a shaky voice and his entire body seemed to be shaking aswell, fighting something deep inside him. His eyes were the first thing to change, their shape changed completely. It almost looked like the eyes of a wolf.<br><br>"Go! Now!" he yelled out in such a chilling voice that even caused his own body to shiver, he could smell and taste the animals in the proximity of this house. He could already smell other wolves waiting for his arrival, these things we would forget, his mind had a harder time to produce words. His awareness slowly started to fade away, overwhelmed by the bloodlust raging inside of his body, the strong will to hunt.<br><br>The hair all over his body was slowly growing and he could hear himself growling, but he couldn't stop himself from doing it. At this point his he was just a spectator watching his own body move and act, he had lost nearly all control. It was a good thing she had just chained him, since he started going out of control, trying everything he could to get out of the chains. Held in place she was able to witness the transformation.<br><br>It happened very fast but somehow his human body and even his clothes had changed into that of a large wolf. The chains were too big for his paws so he was free to move around once again. Huge, a dark shade of grey fur and white on his stomache. He let out a mind-numbing howl which could not be described, many emotions could be felt when he howled. Not a single feature of James remained, only, if you had the chance to look deep into his eyes, you could sense that his soul was still somewhere deep down there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2008, 20:55:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess backed up, slowly at first, unable to turn her eyes away from the impossible sight.&nbsp; This couldn't be happening.&nbsp; It was all a dream after all, and now it was becoming a nightmare.&nbsp; But it was real.<br><br>Her foot hit the wall behind her, her hand searching automatically for the door.&nbsp; Then he howled, and she froze, some primal instinct telling her that she had to stay very still and hope that he would not see her.&nbsp; And something told her that even if she leapt out the door as quickly as humanly possible, it still wouldn't be fast enough.<br><br>So she was trapped.&nbsp; She whimpered, then bit back the sound, fighting for calm.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 7pt;" class="bbc_size">"J-James?"</span> she asked pleadingly, barely able to form the word.&nbsp; Her eyes were huge and full of tears, wondering if this, too, was somehow all her fault.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>09-07-2008, 21:03:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He did not attack, he only continued to growl angerly. He looked at her hand reaching for the door, as if waiting for her to open it. It was obvious he had no intend on attacking her but it was also obvious that was not because he recognized her, he just wasn't interested in her. With slow and supringly graceful steps the wolf slowly walked towards her, if it wasn't for the angry expression painted on it's face, he probably would've been considered a very beautiful animal.<br><br>He kept his safe distance, revealling his fangs when noticing the door wasn't open yet. The claw marks on the door itself made alot of sense now, and it was obvious he was able to get through that door on it's own if he wanted to, so waiting for her to do it herself showed there was something stopping him from attacking her. However the growling did become louder each second that passed with the door closed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2008, 16:08:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her heart sank -- once more he did not recognize her, though she thought that she could just see some faint echo of his human expression in his eyes.&nbsp; It was strange, how much detail she could notice, just as if she was calm.&nbsp; But she'd almost gone beyond fear somehow, to something like numbness.<br><br>"All right... I'll open the door," she said soothingly, reaching slowly for the handle to show her good faith.&nbsp; "Where are you going to go?&nbsp; Will -- will you let me go with you?"&nbsp; It was a foolish question, in more ways than one, but her whole being ached at the thought of letting him out of her sight again.&nbsp; From what he'd said, he would be himself again in the morning, but she could not be calm until she saw that for herself.<br><br>She opened the door slowly, still hoping against hope for some kind of response before he darted out.&nbsp; "Do you remember me at all, James?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>10-07-2008, 20:50:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His growling faded away when she opened the door, the angered look on his face vaporated like water near a fire. He cocked his head to the side when she started talking to him, though not a single reaction. Walking slowly towards the door he ignored her completely, he look very calm, for a wolf. <br><br>Once the door was open he made his way for the gigantic front door, amazingly that gigantic door opened itself as soon as James, or what ever was left of him in there, stood infront of it. Just like the other entrance the door did not make a sound. Another chilling howl could be heard in the distance which caused the wolf's ear to perk. <br><br>Just before he ran out, the wolf turned his head around and stared at the woman who was still standing near the doorframe. The distance between them was quite large, but somehow you could tell he was trying to say thank you. The wolf howled again, as if trying to communicate with the other wolves in the forest and then ran off in the distance, the gigantic door closing behind him.<br><br>This whole event was bizarre, but then again, this entire day could be described as anything but normal. In the end James would end up in his bed again, with no real knowledge of what had happened.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2008, 17:31:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was terrifying, to see him walking so close to her, to sense the power in his muscles -- and yet he was completely ignoring her, or at least not viewing her as prey.&nbsp; She followed him, at a distance, not quite trusting his forebearance.&nbsp; When he turned, she met his eyes, still searching for any sign of her James.&nbsp; And she saw one, in his strange gratitude, and felt a tear fall.&nbsp; Relieved as she was to find some measure of humanity left in him, it was tragic to think of what he had become.&nbsp; She had to help him, to find some cure, if such a thing existed.<br><br>She watched him race off, shivering, until the door closed and all sight of him was lost.&nbsp; After a moment, she settled onto the couch, sometimes crying, sometimes merely staring off into space, waiting for him, until at last she drifted into uneasy, exhausted sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 10:07:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Another day, another pointless day. He was in the same bed again, had it all been a dream? It had been such a long time since he had a dream, James found it hard to distinguish dreams from reality after he woke up. Perhaps while he was asleep, alot of his memories returned, causing him to visualize it. <br><br>He slowly got out of bed and stretched his body, immediatly a loud cry of pain escaped his lips as soon as he felt it. Another new wound..<br>There was a long cut running across his back, it wasn't deep and wasn't bleeding anymore. Though it had hit alot of nerves and it hurt like hell. "It seemed so real.." he mumbled incoherently and started walking towards the bathroom in his boxers, not even bothering to bring his clothes along.<br><br>"Tess?!" He suddenly turned around and yelled, hoping for an answer. A sigh escaped his lips, perhaps it had been better if his memory hadn't returned at all, already he was missing her. Already it was eating away at his heart. Now, along with many other issues already, he would have to face loneliness aswell. "It is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all." he muttered the ancient quote, wondering why it was so famous in the first place, it wasn't right at all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 17:47:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Downstairs, Tess jolted awake.&nbsp; After a moment of complete confusion, memory rushed back.&nbsp; James was here!&nbsp; That had been his voice calling her name, she was somehow sure, and she hadn't dreamt finding him after all.<br><br>"James!"&nbsp; She leapt up from the couch, turning and racing up the stairs as fast as she could, nearly slipping several times in her haste.&nbsp; "James, where are you?"&nbsp; She couldn't imagine how he'd returned without her hearing anything -- she felt as though she'd barely slept, tense and alert for every sound all night long.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 18:33:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"T-Tess?!" James yelled out again, he wasn't dreaming?! He ran towards the stairs, only to be amazed when she nearly slipped and fell down the stairs, his heart skipped a beat, but as soon as she was back on his feet only a smile remained on his face. "I t-thought it was a dream!" he yelled towards her, she was so close to him he decided to lift her up the last two steps. He hugged her closely, he realised she probably was suprised, since he just appeared from behind the wall and had picker her up. But he was too excited not to, and not to mention she might have gotten startled and fallen down the stairs.<br><br>"Oh god, I thought I had.." he shook his head realising he had already said that before, he finally put her back down on her feet so she could recover from the shock itself, better yet, she was perfectly ok! Nothing had happened to her, whatever he does at night, it didn't seem to affect her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 19:52:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was as she'd hoped.&nbsp; He was himself again, remembering nothing of what had happened after midnight.&nbsp; No matter how terrifying that had been, it didn't matter now.&nbsp; He remembered her, and that was all that mattered.&nbsp; They could be together, and they'd find a way to cure him someday, and until then, they would manage.<br><br>She was too relieved to be startled by his sudden hug, feeling perfectly safe in his grip.&nbsp; "Everything's all right," she said, clinging to him tightly, reassuring herself that this was real.&nbsp; Then she felt the line of the fresh cut across his back and hesitated, unsure at first of what it was.&nbsp; Now she realized that he had a web of scars on his body that hadn't been there before, and felt a shiver of alarm.&nbsp; "Are you all right?&nbsp; Are you hurt?" she demanded, pulling back enough to get another look at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 20:36:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				James raised an eyebrow, not sure what she was talking about at first. It took a while to realise she was talking about the many scars on his stomache, did she feel the ones on his back aswell? He shook his head, to him the scars had became as normal as gravity, he even think about what caused them. "Don't worry Tess, I'm fine." he smiled, reassuring that everything was alright, "Each time I would wake up, I would have the chance to wake up with a cut, scratch or deep bite-mark. I have no idea what causes them." with a shrug he turned himself around to show her the new one on his back.<br><br>"There's a new one that hurts quite a lot at the moment, does it look bad?" this time he could just ask her to see if it was alright rather than bothering with mirrors. His wounds had always healed at an impressive rate, so eventually he didn't even bother with trying to bandage himself. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 21:16:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her heart sank again, but she was determined not to worry him and did her best to take it in stride.&nbsp; He turned into a hunter, a predator, every night.&nbsp; It would be more of a surprise if he didn't have scars.<br><br>But the fresh mark on his back was still unsettling, though it was thankfully no longer bleeding.&nbsp; In fact, it looked almost half-healed already, as though he'd gotten it a day or two ago.&nbsp; "Uh, no, it -- it's fine.&nbsp; It's healing up," she added, reassuring him even though it was an impossibility.&nbsp; He seemed to take it in stride.&nbsp; "It looks like something scratched you... don't you even remember that?" she asked, unsure which answer she was really hoping for.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 21:46:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm really sorry Tess, I always try my best to regain some sort of memory about what happened. It's almost as if I schizophrenic, two different personalities in the same body." he mumbled, "By the way.. did you.." he gulped and took a deep breath in, he didn't really wanted to ask her, she already looked worried enough. But for the first time he would have the chance to finally know what happened to him at night, "did you see what happened to me?" he finally continued and gazed into her eyes.<br><br>She was so glad to see him aswell, even though he reassured her he appeared at the mansion, so it had to be something pretty disturbing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 21:56:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess had been dreading this moment without quite realizing it, and now that it was here, she was almost at a loss for words.&nbsp; "You -- I don't think you recognized me," she said, hesitantly, trying to find a less shocking way to approach the truth, though of course there wasn't one.&nbsp; And she couldn't lie to him.&nbsp; "The door just opened up for you, the front door.&nbsp; I couldn't follow you fast enough."<br><br>She took a deep breath, taking hold of his hands.&nbsp; "You were... you looked like some kind of a wolf.&nbsp; That's how you get out of those shackles.&nbsp; Your hands get smaller, like paws.&nbsp; But it's okay, James.&nbsp; We'll figure this out.&nbsp; We will."&nbsp; All she could do was not let go of him, not show any of the fear she'd felt.&nbsp; She was terrified that he might panic, and try something drastic.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 22:11:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Some kind of wolf?" James seemed to be taking it relatively easy, "The door just opened for me?" it all sounded too absurd, even in a strange situation like this..<br><br>He shook his head, she probably was still in shock, it was obvious she was having a hard time telling it to him. "Aslong as I didn't try to hurt you I'm fine." the only thing that mattered to him. No matter what it was he changed into, no matter what he did at midnight, aslong as he did no do her anything it was fine with him. Even if he got scars out of it, that hardly mattered. "I am confident we will Tess, aslong as I have you, I do not need anyone else." <br><br>It was strange though, it had been a long time since he had a fresh scar, and now she had returned he had one again? What or who was giving these to him? Even if he turned into some wolf-like creature like she mentioned, it wasn't as if the cuts were ment to kill him. "There is a shower here by the way, I was going to go but you can go first if you like." he mentioned her with a smile, trying to just forget about it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-07-2008, 16:52:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It might have been better if he'd panicked, Tess thought, and just gotten that out of the way.&nbsp; He clearly didn't believe her -- and no wonder, it was such a bizarre story -- and she didn't have the heart to press the point now.&nbsp; He knew her now, and they had time.<br><br>"Uh, no, you go ahead," she said, smiling, doing her best to forget her worry for now.&nbsp; "How are you fixed for clothes?&nbsp; All I've got with me is my purse -- everything else is back at the hotel.&nbsp; But that's all right, I don't really need any of that."&nbsp; And she didn't.&nbsp; She would live rough if she had to, and it would be worth it as long as he was all right and they could be together.&nbsp; "Fresh clothes would be nice, though."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>15-07-2008, 17:46:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With a shrug he pointed to his bedroom, "I don't really know where all the clothes keep coming from, but there were alot of clothes in the closet where I came here. Most of them were mine.. but there were some strange old clothes in the closet to the right." he chuckled remembering what he thought when he first saw them, he even considered wearing those old robes if he didn't have enough clothes for himself. "As I said though, they're really strange, I think they date back from the 20's." he tried to reassure her. <br><br>The robes were very beautiful yet they didn't look like they were very comfortable, especially if you would compare it to the clothes of the modern world. Why were his clothes here though? One of the many questions that made her story about him turning into a wolf sound like normal. He kissed her on the cheek and walked his way to the bathroom whistling a happy tune. "Infact, there are many things like food, water and even plates available in this house. Don't ask me where they come from though, I have no idea." he mentioned before going into the bathroom, as soon as he got inside he dropped his boxers and jumped into the shower. <br><br>It had become a habit <em>not</em> closing the door and quite frankly he didn't expect her to do anything either so he felt comfortable.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2008, 05:18:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				On the one hand, it was a relief not to have to worry about food.&nbsp; But it was also another eerie event added to a lot of other eerie events, and Tess wasn't happy about that.&nbsp; Only having him there made things all right.&nbsp; Strange as it was, they would get through this.<br><br>She turned and started looking through the closet with the robes, wondering what they were doing here.&nbsp; Of course, for that matter, she wasn't absolutely sure what either of them was doing there, for the whole thing was as bizarre as it was wonderful.<br><br>She looked back at him, about to say something, but she forgot every word as soon as she saw him getting into the shower.&nbsp; Blushing furiously, she turned back to the robes, pulling one out at random and looking it over, trying to figure out how to put it on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>16-07-2008, 05:33:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As soon as the warm water touched his skin, James felt completely relaxed again. There was just something about taking a warm shower that took all his troubles away, "You could just take some of my clothes if that makes you more comfortable, but they're probably too large for you." he yelled from the shower, even though he said this he couldn't help being curious at how she would look in one of those robes.<br><br>She would probably look even more gorgeous in on of those robes than she already did. It was one of the reasons he used to call her tomboy, sure the primairy reason was to just tease her, but he had always hoped she would wear something more feminine just to see how she would look. Not that he minded the way she dressed, it was just like him when he refused to wear anything decent like a suit. <br><br>He shook his head, trying to clear his mind from all thoughts, the warm water slightly stinged at his recent wound. It was as bad as he had expected though, it felt much worse than it probably was. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2008, 16:21:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess held the dress up before her, trying to decide how it would look on her.&nbsp; She rarely wore dresses, or anything especially feminine, but he was right that wearing his clothes would be awkward.&nbsp; Probably she'd just end up wearing one of his shirts as a sort of dress anyway.<br><br>"Well, I'll try one," she called back.&nbsp; "It's pretty old-fashioned, but at least it's clean."&nbsp; And it was, seeming perfectly fresh and clean even though it had to have been sitting in that closet for at least the year and ten months James had been gone.&nbsp; This was like an enchanted castle from a fairy tale, and she'd never realized before how scary those places were.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>16-07-2008, 17:58:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm really looking foward to that." his voice was honest and he had a hard time to hide his curiousity, he was actually going to see her in a dress?! The mere idea made him excited and caused him to hop out of the shower earlier than normal, he had dried himself rather quickly in the hopes she wouldn't glance his way before he was done and wrapped the towel around his waist. <br><br>He had his back turned to the doorframe though, he didn't wanted to seem like a pervert 'accidently' coming in if she had decided to change right there and then. "Is it safe for me to come in?" he asked with his cheeks flushed, for some reason he was unable to shake the thought of her changing now. "I forgot to bring my clothes with me so I'm only wearing a towel at the moment." he quickly added to warn her. It was rather uncomfortable, they had slept in the same room togheter plenty of times and basically lived togheter when they were young. However now it was all far more embarrassing than when they were younger.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2008, 18:53:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, stop.&nbsp; You'll take pictures," Tess said, pretending to scold.&nbsp; "You probably managed to get nothing but dresses in here on purpose."<br><br>She hadn't yet started changing clothes, and invited him in.&nbsp; It was definitely awkward to see him in a towel, but she found she very much wanted to, and blushed herself at the thought.&nbsp; "Come in, sure.&nbsp; We have to get used to each other.&nbsp; I want to get clean first before I change."&nbsp; She gathered up the dress, stepping closer to the bathroom door.&nbsp; This felt like a first date or a first kiss, new and familiar and scary and wonderful all at once.&nbsp; At last she felt alive again, and she didn't want that feeling to end.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>16-07-2008, 19:37:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Aha, so you finally figured me out eh? This was all just a clever ruse so I could finally see you wearing a dress." he walked in the bedroom with a mischievous smirk on his face, even though it was an absurd and impossible idea given the situation, it still actually sounded like it was something he would do.<br><br>"Alright, I'll be right here waiting for you." he said playfully peering at the dress she had picked, "I bet it will look gorgeous on you Tess." he couldn't help teasing her, but it was still the truth. There was still this strange feeling lingering inside of him and he couldn't determine what was causing it. He somehow felt like a teenager again, longing for new experiences. "Don't take too long though, or I might peek due anticipation." he couldn't believe he had just said that, it sounded far more perverted than he had intended. But since they were so close he didn't expect her to get too affected by his words or how he had said them, he still couldn't help himself from blushing though.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2008, 20:53:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Peek at your own risk," she said, very seriously, though her eyes sparkled with laughter.&nbsp; She was usually quick in the shower, and now was even quicker.&nbsp; Somehow she was afraid he would be gone when she finished, if she took too long.&nbsp; So she raced through, drying herself off in an even bigger hurry, and started putting on the dress.<br><br>"Still there?&nbsp; Have you tried to peek yet?" she called, grinning.&nbsp; This was an unfamiliar process, but she finally got it over her head, then fastened the matching belt around her waist.&nbsp; It was old fashioned, like something from a black and white movie, with a long, flowing skirt and a fitted bodice that combined to make her into a positive hourglass shape, with curvy hips and a generous chest.&nbsp; "Some man obviously designed this," she muttered, settling into the clothes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 02:54:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yet the only male fashion designers I know are all homosexual." he responded laughing loudly, "And yes, I have peeked numberous of times while you wern't looking." it was quite obvious he hadn't, but he liked to pretend he did. He had already dressed himself in a suit he found in his closet, he really looked ridiculous in it but he wanted to surprise her. He knew she didn't like to wear dresses, thus it was only fair he would wear a suit in return.<br><br>The bed was rather soft, he couldn't help throwing his body ontop of it and resting abit while waiting for her to get done. If he hadn't been so comfortable he probably would have taken a peek, there was just something that made him terribly excited to be able to see her in a dress. Only his own imagination would be nothing compared to the actual thing, that was certain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 15:33:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She made a few more impatient adjustments, making sure it looked right even if it felt wrong to her.&nbsp; But she had to admit that it was flattering, showing off curves she'd barely known she had.&nbsp; Her hair was still wet, but that couldn't be helped, and she just combed it out and made it tidy.&nbsp; She supposed she should also have her face all dolled up, but she was too anxious to see him again, even after just those few minutes with him out of her sight.<br><br>"All right, you have to promise not to laugh out loud, even if it hurts," she called through the door.&nbsp; Then, too nervous to wait for such a promise, which wouldn't help anyway, she opened the door and stepped out, striking a bit of a pose, then paused, blinking.&nbsp; "Wait... who are you, and what have you done with James?" she asked, staring at his suit and raising an eyebrow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 16:43:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As soon as she walked into the room and struck a pose, James jaw dropped, as he had expected it was nowhere near what he had imagined! It was far better than that, infact he had never realised before just how sexy Tess really was. The dress somehow affected the way she looked tremendously, if he didn't know any better he would have mistaken her for a princess<br><br>"Y-Yea I just figured.." his cheeks got flushed noticing how he seemed unable to get his eyes away from her, no matter how hard he tried, "t-that it was only fair." he continued still trying his best to calm down, he probably looked ridiculous at the moment. "You look amazing!" he finally exclaimed, returning to himself again. Just like before he felt like a teenager again, getting excited while near her. He could remember that awkward age, alot of times he was trying to avoid her since he felt things for her he couldn't explain. "If I didn't know any better I would say you were a princess looking for her castle." he said with a playful smirk.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 17:18:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess blushed, then shivered, faintly uneasy at his mention of fairy tales, so like her own thoughts earlier.&nbsp; But that was really what this place was, complete with invisible servants, it seemed.&nbsp; "Well.&nbsp; I guess that is fair.&nbsp; And... I guess I've found my castle... and my Prince Charming?"&nbsp; She tried to hit her usual teasing tone and failed, feeling her heart leap.&nbsp; Stepping closer, suddenly shy, she reached out to take his hand.&nbsp; Shy or not, she wasn't going to waste another moment of their time together.&nbsp; "Am I supposed to kiss you awake instead?&nbsp; Or do I lie down next to you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 17:44:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				James raised an eyebrow when the words <em>'my Prince Charming'</em> filled the room, was he actually hearing this? There were so many moments in his life he doubted about how he felt about Tess, he remembered that at a certain point he decided to just be friends, but he couldn't remember why. He shook his head, they didn't live in the past anymore, the only time that mattered was the present. <br><br>Why was his heart racing? Why was she saying those things? Was he just imagining it? "Oh, I've fallen into a deep sleep. You'd have to kiss me so I can finally open my eyes again." he teased and closed his eyes. He wasn't sure what she was talking about, expecting a simple kiss on his cheek. Though deep down inside he hoped it wouldn't be on his cheek. <br><br>So there he was, with his eyes closed on a bed dressed in a suit, while a gorgeous woman wearing a dress worthy of her figure was probably about to kiss him somewhere. The nerves were starting to get to him, she always had been his best friend, though in this strange situation everything seemed to change, even the way she felt about him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 18:21:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess couldn't quite breathe.&nbsp; It was half-playing, but still seemed utterly serious beneath.&nbsp; This was a new step, a different direction, and for just an instant, she hesitated, suddenly wondering if it was the right direction.<br><br>Then she remembered how her heart had broken all those months ago, how she'd been as good as dead herself for so long, and all hesitation vanished.&nbsp; This could not be more right.<br><br>Seeing his eyes closed, she moved up to him as quietly as she could, giving him no warning as to where she was or what she was planning.&nbsp; Finally she leaned over him, not yet touching him, just letting him feel her warmth.&nbsp; Then, at last, she kissed him, right on the mouth, gently but without any intention of ending the kiss anytime soon.&nbsp; Now was the moment to panic, with that lingering fear that he might pull away, but somehow she didn't think that would happen...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 18:54:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When he felt her presence near him, her warmth, he had a hard time not to giggle. He didn't know why the sudden urge to giggle like a schoolgirl was there, probably the nerves started to drive him insane. <br><br>Then the moment he hoped for happened, he felt her lips pressed against his. It took a while before it actually hit him, as if he was paralyzed the first few seconds. Eventually James' eyelids slowly opened so his eyes could gaze into hers, it was strange how they had slowly worked their way to this kiss. It all sounded like a joke, but apparently he wasn't the only one who was being serious, actually, it was the only way they could get themselves to this point without feeling too embarrassed.<br><br>James' arms wrapped themselves around Tess, pulling her closer into the kiss. He had wanted this for quite a long time, even though he had told himself he didn't. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 20:06:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess sighed, letting him pull her slowly off her feet and onto the bed with him.&nbsp; Now everything was all right, after all these years.&nbsp; Even before she'd thought he was dead, something had always seemed to come between them -- bad timing or other people or just their own awkwardness.&nbsp; Now everything was just as it should be.<br><br>She was lying on top of him now, and now she felt the urge to laugh herself, from sheer happiness.&nbsp; Sliding her hands beneath his shoulders, she finally pulled away just enough to smile.&nbsp; "You're awake, then?" she asked, and again didn't wait for an answer.&nbsp; She only leaned forward again and kissed him once more, more deeply this time.&nbsp; As much as she wanted to rush, though, she held herself back.&nbsp; This was a time to be savored, and that was what she was going to do.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 20:59:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"N.." her lips pressed against his once more, she didn't even granted him the time to make a joke when she asked that question, ofcourse he didn't mind at all. There were so many things he had always wanted to do with Tess, and this was definitely on top of the list. There were so many things he wanted to say to her, but he didn't wanted to break the kiss.<br><br>Slowly he found the courage to let his tongue sneak out from his mouth to gently brush against her lips, it was hard for him not to give in to his arousal and love for her at this point to pick up the pace. Finally he managed to break the kiss before she could part her lips and meet his tongue with hers. "This may sound strange.." his voice was so soft he sounded like he was whispering, "But I've really wanted this for a <em>long</em> time." it felt great to finally be able to admit it. He had suppressed his own feelings for her for such a long time, but now they were out in the open.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 21:09:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This time she let him talk, contenting herself with little kisses over his cheek and along his neck.&nbsp; She smiled softly at his admission, aware of how odd it felt to put it into words at last.&nbsp; "I know," she whispered, between kisses.&nbsp; "So have I.&nbsp; But it's all right now.&nbsp; We have a second chance.&nbsp; We can do it right this time."<br><br>She kissed his lips again, deeply now, letting her tongue slip into his mouth, teasingly at first.&nbsp; At this rate it might take them hours to get anywhere, but she didn't care.&nbsp; They had all day, and she wasn't going to worry about any silly deadlines.&nbsp; Midnight was hours and hours away.&nbsp; She gently reached to loosen his tie, just a little, then unbuttoned the very top button of his shirt.&nbsp; Eventually one or both of them would probably get impatient and race ahead, and that was all right, too.&nbsp; But for right now, this slow pace would do, full of anticipation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 21:29:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His tongue curiously danced around hers as if it were an independent creature trying to identify the visitor. Even though he was slightly nervous about the idea of where this could lead to, it actually just felt really right. He hadn't done many things in his life that he could consider were the right thing to do, but this definitely was.<br><br>It almost felt like a crime trying to at least get a part of her dress out of the way, since she had spent quite some time on actually getting it on her body. But it didn't seem to matter what he tried, his hands just wandered around aimlessly, he had no idea how to even begin taking the dress off. If he was aware of how to do it, he probably already had. It was just impossible not to get extremely excited about the fact the woman he had loved so much and him had finally taken the next step. After some pointless struggle against her dress he just let his hands roam around her body through the fabric, it was surprisingly thin.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 22:00:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess almost laughed, realizing his struggles to take off her dress.&nbsp; "Isn't easy, is it?" she teased, grinning.&nbsp; "It's all your fault I'm not wearing jeans, anyway."&nbsp; She kissed him some more, quietly enjoying being able to do something she'd dreamt and wondered about so long.&nbsp; For once, reality beat the fantasy, because it had never been quite this good in her daydreams.<br><br>Much as she ached for his hands on her skin, she didn't help him yet.&nbsp; Once clothes started coming off, that would be it, probably, and they should really make this last.&nbsp; Soon, she promised herself, soon they could both pull off each other's clothes and do what they should have done years ago.&nbsp; "Just keep trying," she whispered, still grinning, before going back to their kisses, each better than the last.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 22:27:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't care, even if it takes me a hundred years to be able to remove that dress of yours, it was still worth it. Considering how amazingly gorgeous you look wearing it." a sly smirk was spread all over his face, perhaps it was a good thing that he wasn't able to get the dress off just yet. The longer it would take, the more the moment would mean. Then again, they had waited so long for something like this. <br><br>However, he didn't stop trying, all his attempts were fruitless but he was more than happy if they would just continue to kiss all day. It was like an addiction that grew stronger with each kiss, every kiss she gave him made him more eager to receive the next. He wasn't even able to concentrate on getting her dress off, which was probably one of reasons it would be impossible for him to do so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 00:12:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess pretended shock.&nbsp; "Did you just call me amazingly gorgeous?&nbsp; The same James who used to say that I looked like a boy?&nbsp; And an ugly boy, as I recall."&nbsp; She laughed, nibbling gently at his neck.&nbsp; "Of course, I think you were mad at me when you added the ugly part."<br><br>She was equally happy to go right back to kissing -- his mouth felt perfect against hers, and she loved every distracted, useless attempt he made to take off her dress.&nbsp; "You'll get it off sooner or later," she murmured, smiling against his cheek.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 00:30:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Rather sooner than later." he teased her, "You're always amazingly gorgeous no matter what you're wearing." he quickly added responding to her comment, finding it hard not to laugh when she mentioned the time he called added the ugly part to it. He didn't remember anymore why he was so angry with her, but something had snapped at the words just escaped his mouth.<br><br>"I did apologize immediately after I said ugly boy didn't I? Besides, I was just teasing you." even though he was fully aware she knew he was, he couldn't help feel slightly guilty for all the times he had said it to her. Suddenly he pulled back from the kiss, "Aha!" he exclaimed with a smirk, somehow thinking he finally managed to figure out that robe she was wearing. Little did he knew that he was actually ripping the fabric itself. It was hard for him to estimate his own strength and he was too distracted by the kisses to notice the sound.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 03:09:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're always just teasing.&nbsp; You're never serious," Tess scolded, though she was far from serious herself.&nbsp; He did tend to take things more lightly than she did, but that was just his way.&nbsp; Then he made a sound of triumph, and she felt his hands against her skin -- right against her skin, and she knew he hadn't managed to unfasten the dress yet.&nbsp; "How did you -- Oh, you tore it!" she exclaimed, giggling.&nbsp; Since it wasn't her dress, she didn't consider it too much of a loss, but he'd have to learn how to take these things off properly or she'd run out of things to wear.<br><br>"You're a crazy man, actually tearing the clothes off my back," she said, laughing, and kissing him over and over to make up for the teasing.&nbsp; "How about it, do I get to rip your clothes off?"&nbsp; She paused and tugged on his tie for emphasis.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 03:36:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His eyes widened, "Sorry! Sorry!" he immediatly started apologizing as soon as he realised he had ruined the dress, not realising she hardly cared. He shook his head, once he managed to see she was far from angry thanks to the kisses. It was only normal probably, the closet was filled with dresses, god knows who they belonged to, but it was filled with them. "Hey, I was serious when I said you look gorgeous in anything." he pouted, knew that he was just a huge tease, but the few times he was serious everyone would just continue assume he was still making a joke.<br><br>"Well, you can try, this is a very strong suit! I don't think you can do it." a mischievous smirk was accompanied by a teasing tone, he was just taunting her now, wondering if she would actually dare to do it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 03:45:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She giggled at his apologies, unable to stop herself.&nbsp; "Well, you'd better have been serious about that.&nbsp; You're stuck with me, remember, so you'd better think I'm pretty."<br><br>She shifted her weight up a little, getting a better look at his suit.&nbsp; The dress, with nothing to hold it to her, slipped down as she moved, revealing a lacy white bra, but she ignored this.&nbsp; "Hm, let's see.&nbsp; You're right, it is stronger than this dress, at least.&nbsp; I guess I'll have to cheat and use the buttons."&nbsp; She grinned, very slowly beginning to undo more of them, trailing her way down.&nbsp; "This takes longer, though, so I hope you can be patient."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 04:02:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A playful grin on his face gave away that he was enjoying something very much, "Oh, I could probably wait all day in this position." his voice was intentionally perverted, but he really couldn't help himself. She was basically sitting on top of him with a dress that was hardly able to stay on her body, any man in his position would get extremely aroused in an extremely short time, not to mention the mental stimulation that was involved.<br><br>Although, sure, he said he could wait all day, but another part of his mind couldn't wait at all. The more animalistic part of him wanted to just tear off both of their clothes right now, it was still a weak feeling at the moment, but James was very aware of this new part of him already. He had never felt that way before, no matter how weak the sensation was.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 15:31:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Could you?&nbsp; Should we test that?"&nbsp; She had no intention of waiting all day herself, not anymore, but she found she was curious as to how patient he could be.&nbsp; And it was pretty entertaining, undressing him very, very slowly.&nbsp; So she smiled, bent down to kiss him once more, and resumed her slow unveiling of his chest.&nbsp; Even the scars couldn't quite bother her now -- they were part of him, and she wanted him just as he was.<br><br>"You missed out," she said, gently teasing.&nbsp; "The slow way is fun."&nbsp; She grinned, paused to slide the dress off her shoulders since it was getting in the way, and continued, finally reaching the point where she had to tug his shirt free to finish the unbuttoning.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 15:43:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I never thought I would live the day to witness something as enjoyable as this, yet tedious at the same time." he announced with a playful smirk, it was exactly how he felt about the situation. He enjoyed every last second of it, yet simultaneously his lustful side got annoyed with how long it was taking. Perhaps that was just because was just longing for her so badly.<br><br>When the dress fell off her shoulders he pulled her closer for a passionate kiss, if he wanted to restrain himself any longer he would at least need a kiss from her. As soon as he pressed his lips against her, his tongue swiftly brushed over her lips, before she could open hers he let her go. Teasing her like this was really the only thing he could do without driving himself crazy with desire. If James were to undress her at the same speed she was undressing him, quite frankly, he didn't know she had that much self-control herself. <br><br>The urge to push her over so he could be on top of her was definitely there, infact he was biting his lower lip hoping the pain would distract him long enough, he really didn't wanted to rush it, but Tess was making it so hard.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 16:20:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hm, you do seem to be squirming," Tess observed, sensing his impatience.&nbsp; "So much for all day."&nbsp; She smiled, still a little breathless from that last kiss, but sped up just a little.&nbsp; She didn't want to absolutely torment him, after all, and she was beginning to run out of patience herself.&nbsp; So she discarded the tie and pulled his shirt off the rest of the way, running her hands down his body.&nbsp; He seemed more muscled than she remembered, though of course she'd never touched him like this before.&nbsp; She couldn't believe that she'd resisted for so long.<br><br>"Better?&nbsp; See, we're getting there."&nbsp; She smiled, leaning back down to kiss him fiercely for a moment.&nbsp; Her heart raced, and she was starting to wonder how much longer she could wait herself, barely holding back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 17:25:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With a playful growl James finally gave in, he couldn't help himself any longer. Even if she was starting to pick up the pace, it still wasn't enough. He gently grabbed her arms and in a fluent movement reversed the roles, sure he was now basically half naked, but that didn't seem to stop him at all.<br><br>Which was the great thing about being in this situation with her, he didn't feel nervous, he didn't feel scared. It all felt right, infact, this was certainly something they were suppose to be doing along time ago rather than ignoring their own feelings. "Looks like you're the one who is in trouble now." a teasing smirk was spread all over his face as he dove into her neck and collar bone, placing alot of kisses on her skin in a short amount of time. He even occasionally let his tongue trail over her collar bone, even he himself noticed he was being exceptionally wild, despite the situation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 17:39:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess squealed in mock fright as he rolled them over.&nbsp; She was still tangled in the dress from the waist down, and now his weight meant she was quite securely pinned, but she didn't mind.&nbsp; Whatever had happened, this was her James, and everything was perfect now.<br><br>"I think I can handle this kind of trouble," she murmured, biting her lip as he covered her with kisses.&nbsp; It almost tickled, sending shivers through her that made her feel warm everywhere, and made her crave more.&nbsp; He must find her gorgeous, she thought, delighted with this treatment, wriggling beneath him teasingly.&nbsp; "Are you going to rip those pants off now?" she asked, tugging at the fabric of his trousers with one hand, while the other roamed over his back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 19:55:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You say that now, but I guess we'll see how well you handle it soon won't I?" James had to be honest, he wasn't sure where he learned to talk like that, especially since he was talking to Tess! Even though he would have been more than happy to rip his pants right off his body to move on, his bulge confirmed this, he still wanted to give her a taste of her own medicine.<br><br>Perhaps he was able to undress her further while she would have to wait. "I could do that," he said while planting a trail of kisses all the way to her bra, "Or.." he grabbed the bra with his teeth, "I could just rip this off instead." his voice was slightly muffled, even though he had a playful sparkle in his eyes, he was really considering it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 20:13:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Part of her wanted to tell him to go ahead and rip, or even dare him to.&nbsp; But something held her back.&nbsp; He sounded a little different right now, a little more aggressive than she would have expected from him, and though she wasn't afraid of him, she also wasn't quite sure how to react.&nbsp; For once, she wasn't absolutely sure he was teasing.<br><br>"That's the only one I've got, you know.&nbsp; Isn't ripping the dress enough?&nbsp; You're greedy."&nbsp; She smiled, hoping very much that he wasn't serious, and kept wriggling beneath him, though more carefully now, mindful of his teeth sunk into the lacy bra.&nbsp; Her hands tugged again on his pants, her impatience growing.&nbsp; If he wanted to get her worked up, he was succeeding, and she supposed this must be his little revenge for her teasing; but he still seemed very close to serious...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 20:24:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A chuckle escaped his lips, he couldn't suppress it any longer. "You make a fair point." he said with a smile carefully letting go of the bra and staring her in the eyes, it was indeed her only bra and it was a rather silly idea in the first place. "What other options do I have?" he cupped his own chin and stared to the ceiling as if he was actually pondering about something. Quite frankly he was just trying to tease the living hell out of her now, since she was tugging on his pants he was well aware he wasn't the only one who wanted to take the next step.<br><br>The longer they waited the better it would feel, well, that's how James thought of it anyway. Still, it was still rather hard for him to stop himself. He glanced at his own pants and his forefinger and thumb grabbed the zipper, "Perhaps I should take these off?" he asked her casually, very slowly moving the zipper down. Even for him it felt like it took ages before he had finally opened his zipper and unbuttoned his pants. His bulge was far more obvious now that the strong fabric of his pants wasn't there anymore. It happened abit clumsy but eventually he managed to toss his pants next to the bed and now he was left in only his boxers.<br><br>"There, all for you," he smirked "It's not fair that I'm the only one undressing though." he added with a mischievous grin, he felt very confident though he didn't notice the tip of his member was already peeking out from the boxers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 21:09:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What other options, indeed?" Tess echoed dryly, now well aware that she was being teased within an inch of her life.&nbsp; She couldn't help but watch his every slow move as he unzipped and then finally tugged the pants off altogether.&nbsp; Nor could she help noticing the tantalizing peek she was getting now, though she said nothing, sure he'd tuck himself away if she pointed that out, and she quite shamelessly wanted to look.<br><br>"I was waiting in case you wanted to keep tearing instead," she replied innocently.&nbsp; Not taking her eyes off him, she reached under the torn fabric to undo the belt, letting that fall aside, and then reached up behind her back to undo the bra fastening.&nbsp; "I was going to save this for later, but we'd better get it away from your biting urges," she said, and now her voice sounded sultry, not at all her usual lighthearted tone, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 21:56:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well technically it's your fault, how is a man like me suppose to stop himself with a woman like you?" he replied with a smirk, it was hard for him to stop staring at her chest at this point, it just had been so many years and he was extremely turned on right now he probably had enough energy to run around the world. "But I'm not complaining." he added to his previous statement.<br><br>It was crazy, he was to aroused by all of this he didn't even found the time to be embarrassed about what was actually going on. He was nearly naked! Not to mention, so was Tess! The only thing that was missing with his current facial expression was drool running from his mouth. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 22:29:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You'd better not be complaining," Tess said, smiling as she lightly tossed the bra aside.&nbsp; She was sure she must be shivering visibly, just from the way he was looking at her -- he couldn't tear his eyes away, and his fascinated hunger was almost frightening, it was so intense.&nbsp; But she wanted him to look at her like that, she craved it.<br><br>Feeling amazingly brave, she slid her hands slowly down her body until she encountered the remains of the dress, then began to slowly wiggle the fabric down over her hips.&nbsp; She was equally unable to look away from him, her eyes roaming his body now and then, but always returning to his face and the expression in his eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>18-07-2008, 23:40:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm just saying.. this is all your fault!" he said with a playful grin, which changed to a strange horny smile when the bra disappeared to somewhere in the room. James didn't even bother to see where she tossed it, it didn't matter at all. This moment felt like he was reliving his teenage years all over again, discovering new things, only the sensation was five times stronger than that.<br><br>"May I?" he asked politely, yet serious as he remained to stare at her breasts, even though all his concentration was being diverted to her body, he still noticed that she had shivered. He wanted to kiss her, nibble her, suck, lick.. so many things that he wanted to do, it was impossible to describe. However, despite this, he still wanted to make sure Tess was alright with it. For some reason a sweet scent reached his nostrils, the scent of a woman, James was surprised he hadn't noticed it before, it was almost intoxicating.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2008, 09:13:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll be very disappointed if you don't," she said, her voice low and husky.&nbsp; She reached out, resting her hand on his arm, wordlessly urging him closer.&nbsp; "We've waited so long... this is our chance, to do all those things we've always wanted to do.&nbsp; Show me what you've always wanted to do."&nbsp; She shivered again just speaking the words.&nbsp; In spite of his politeness, there was still something predatory in his face, in the way he looked at her and held himself as his eyes studied her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>19-07-2008, 17:19:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, I can't have you be disappointed by me now can I?" he smirked playfully, it was insane how calm he felt and at the same time felt like he was going to explode with lust. James shook his head slightly, this was no moment to be amazed at the mixture of feelings going through the body. <br><br>It was her hand against his arm that gave a sign to his head to just go for it, no more doubts, no more nerves, just expressing his love for her, exploring her, sharing an amazing moment with her.<br><br>He leaned down and pressed his lips against her for a passionate kiss, his hands however this time, felt no shame to grab her breasts. There was no more time for teasing, they had done it for far too long. His hands kneaded her breasts and teased the nipples, making them ready for his mouth. It was a hard decision, pull back from the kiss or finally be able to wrap his mouth around one of her nipples and explore her body even further.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2008, 01:04:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess gave a startled gasp, quickly stifled by the press of his lips against hers, and though she'd never have thought it possible, there was even more need and passion there than before.&nbsp; She arched into his hands, wriggling beneath him, discovering that her impatience was only made worse each time one of her needs was satisfied.&nbsp; There was always more, it seemed, and she ached to have it.<br><br>His weight on her felt wonderful, gently demanding, promising so much.&nbsp; Her hands roamed over his skin, wishing she could touch more of him at once.&nbsp; Now they could simply let things happen, and everything would be just as it should be, as it should always have been.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>20-07-2008, 19:14:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His lips were satisfied with her flavour, but still they wanted to experience new things. It felt like he had to literally kiss every inch, every fold and even then he doubted he would be satisfied completely. With great displeasure he parted his lips from hers, but quickly gave in to his urges by placing a trail of kisses on her cheek. He followed her jawline all the way to her chin and didn't stop there, from there he let his tongue slide over her neck to her collar bone.<br><br>It was extremely arousing to him knowing where he was heading to, one of his hands already moved to caress her cheek while his mouth slowly made way to her breast. He changed back to soft kisses when he reached her breast, the closer he got to her nipple the more he sucked on her skin. Then, the moment he had been waiting for.<br><br>He wrapped his lips around her nipple and softly sucked up it, his teeth gently grazed the nipple while his tongue flicked it. It was obvious James didn't feel like teasing her anymore, his body entered a sort of trance, he had become completely oblivious to what was happening around them. There was only Tess and him now, nothing else.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-07-2008, 15:52:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She seemed equally displeased to lose his kiss, but sighed in excited relief as his lips began to wander, nibbling and tasting their way down to her taut nipple.&nbsp; As he trapped the bit of flesh, teasing at it with his tongue, she gasped, arching towards him eagerly.&nbsp; She could sense his focus, his need, and that made her feel the same, hungry, overwhelmed, almost dazed at the strength of their mutual desire.<br><br>Her hands stroked through his hair, urging him on, faint whimpers escaping her lips.&nbsp; As much as she'd ached for him before, thinking him lost forever, all that paled in comparison to how much she ached now.&nbsp; His touch was necessary to her, her lifeblood, and she craved it, her pulse racing as she writhed beneath him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>21-07-2008, 16:59:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He actually came to a point where he started sucking on her nipple as if he was a baby trying to feed himself, the only exception was that he was trying to pleasure both himself and Tess. Still, it was not enough, he wanted more. His hips has already absently started to grind against hers. The animalistic lust was spreading itself throughout his entire body, every fiber in his being wanted to be connected with her. So much that if he would neglect it, he would go insane.<br><br>"I want more." his sensual and low voice filled the room, it almost scared himself how he sounded, but it matched his feelings perfectly. He wanted more, he wanted everything. Perfectly aware of the fact she wanted him as well he let his hand move from her cheek to her inner thigh, gently rubbing against it while he continued to rub his bulge against her. He could smell how aroused she was, and it was driving him so mad with desire it didn't even occur to him just how much he was behaving like an animal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-07-2008, 17:15:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His voice gave Tess a jolt -- it was almost a growl, and very unlike his usual tone.&nbsp; But aroused as she was, she wasn't afraid, which she might have been at any other time.&nbsp; This was her James, and he wanted her as much as she wanted him.&nbsp; This was safe, however much he might play the part of a wild man.&nbsp; She wanted him to be wild for her, to ache as she did.<br><br>"Yes," she whispered, and her voice shook.&nbsp; She gasped at the first faint touch of his hand, so close to her throbbing sex, and flinched closer instinctively, needing more of his touch.&nbsp; "Yes, more."&nbsp; He felt as hard as steel against her, and hot, barely contained, and she shivered as she thought of the moment when they could both satisfy their desires at long last.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>21-07-2008, 18:35:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was too much, when her sensual voice full of desire and lust reached his ears, he couldn't bear it anymore. No more time for foreplay, no more teasing or stalling. His member was throbbing in anticipation and it felt like it was as hot as the sun itself, his entire body slightly shaking when he moved the fabrics away, the only things that were stopping them for uniting.<br><br>James positioned his member in front of her entrance, both of them very anxious to finally meet one another. With a deep inhale James thrusted his hips forward, letting his manhood enter her. Before a moan could escape his lips he quickly pressed them against hers for a passionate kiss, the pleasure was overwhelming and satisfying. But he still wanted more, his own body did not give them much time as it immediately moved in and out of her. <br><br>His mind went blank at this point, his entire being dedicated to the overwhelming pleasure. His hands still absently continued to knead her breasts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-07-2008, 18:50:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gasped as he thrust into her, stretching her in one smooth motion.&nbsp; It had been so long -- she felt almost too tight around him, and she'd forgotten how good this could feel.&nbsp; Or maybe it was so overwhelming just because it was him, because they'd waited so long.<br><br>She moaned into his mouth, meeting his steady thrusts.&nbsp; He was already lost in the pleasure, and all she could think clearly before her thoughts scattered was that she hoped he didn't finish too soon.&nbsp; He was barely pausing, just moving like a machine, and now she wished that he was a little less focused.&nbsp; Still, this was only the first of many times for them.&nbsp; They could make up for any lack now later on, and learn all about each other.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>21-07-2008, 19:08:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her walls tried to squeeze his member flat, while his member did the exact opposite, trying to stretch her walls as far as possible. The friction caused by this as he moved in and out was tremendous, mind-numbering. The speed his hips were moving so fast it felt like he wasn't even able to reach his climax like this even if he wanted to. Even though the waves of pleasure kept smashing against his body faster and faster, the sensation stacking ontop of eachother, he felt nowhere near his climax.<br><br>That smart part inside of him that was still able to think had it's thoughts wiped away with each thrust he made. His tongue roamed around inside of her mouth, the only part of his body that didn't seem like it knew what it was doing. He felt like an animal.. he <em>was</em> an animal. Was this the effect Tess had on him? He didn't know, heck, he didn't care. James surrendered himself to the force causing his body to move.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-07-2008, 20:26:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess couldn't move, could barely make a sound.&nbsp; It was hard to breathe through his fierce kiss, which would have been all right if he hadn't been thrusting so hard, each forceful movement pushing out the little air she was able to take in, making her whimper into his mouth.&nbsp; Good as this felt, she still wanted to slow down a little, to savor how he felt in her.&nbsp; But he was relentless, neither stopping nor slowing down, and she was helpless beneath him.<br><br>If she'd been any less excited, it probably would have hurt -- it was uncomfortable even as it was, though that didn't stop her pleasure from building quickly.&nbsp; Already she was near climax, shivering and moaning, too distracted to keep up with his thrusts, though she still tried.&nbsp; She felt herself clench around him abruptly, a sure sign of release, and she clung to him desperately, moans becoming cries, as much astonishment as pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>21-07-2008, 22:40:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It all changed in a blink of an eye. Where at one moment he was climbing the mountain of pleasure not even close to the peak, suddenly he was launched all the way to the top. It came unexpected, suddenly his body wasn't cooperating as well anymore, he gradually slowed down all the way to the point her walls grabbed him so tightly he couldn't even more anymore. <br><br>Her voice and his own filled the room, it felt as if his entire body exploded from the insane amount of pleasure it was exposed to. Instinctively he had thrusted himself as deep as he could before she gripped him tightly, it felt as if he was shooting his own life force right into her. The energy he had before, was now all gone, his body went completely numb and even his vision disappeared as if all his five senses were disabled during the climax.<br><br>His numb body collapsed on top of her and he panted desperately for air, realising how little oxygen he had.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 00:32:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess heard him cry out with her, and felt the extra rush of excitement as he filled her body with his seed, driving her to even more pleasure.&nbsp; He could go no further into her, their bodies pressed together almost painfully, and still she tried to urge him in deeper in her distraction.&nbsp; It had all happened too fast, but it was still amazing, and next time would be even better.<br><br>Then he seemed to lose all his strength, collapsing onto her, and again the breath was knocked out of her, both of them now gasping raggedly.&nbsp; But she wasn't thinking of her own breathing so much as his, for his almost complete collapse alarmed her.&nbsp; "James... James, are you okay?" she gasped, caressing his back gently.&nbsp; She was still pinned -- not that she minded, but if he actually needed help, things might get awkward.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 00:44:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His tongue was resting outside of his mouth while he continued to pant for air, he heard what she said clearly, but found himself unable to respond. It took him a while, but eventually he managed to throw his body next to hers. "I-I'm ok.." he muttered in between pants, "I'm fantastic." <br><br>His whole body was still enjoying the moment, his own breath brushing against his skin felt amazing. "I didn't know I had it in me." he finally managed to mumble once his breathing became regular again, he immediately blushed once he realised how rough he had been. Finally realising just how little control he had that moment himself. However, it was a fantastic feeling, as if his mind and body had became one. Both aiming for the same thing without letting anything else distract him.<br><br>Even though he could talk again James was still unable to move his body any further, it was a miracle he even managed to push himself off of her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 00:56:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Are you sure?"&nbsp; Tess was still worried, pressing closer to him as he laid down next to her and stroking his face.&nbsp; She was a little sore, and more than a little surprised at how wild he'd gotten, but none of that mattered as long as he was all right.&nbsp; "You seem so exhausted.&nbsp; Do you need something to eat, maybe?&nbsp; Or just some sleep?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 01:35:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not that tired yet, I would <em>love</em> to eat something though. But I can't seem to move my body very well." when he said this he instantly laughed to reassure her she didn't have to worry, he couldn't move his body because he was extremely exhausted. "I'll manage until I can move again though, I hope it won't take that long." a playful smile formed on his lips, he was glad she was worried about him, yet at the same time ashamed that he couldn't even move anymore. It was nothing he could do though, it had completely drained him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 01:53:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You just rest, I'll get you some food," Tess said anxiously, climbing out of the bed.&nbsp; She pulled the covers up over him, glancing around for something she could throw on for the trip to the kitchen.&nbsp; But there was nothing obvious, and she gave up.&nbsp; They were alone, after all, and in the middle of nowhere, so it wasn't as if anyone was likely to see her.<br><br>But that loneliness was also frightening.&nbsp; What if he was ill and needed a doctor?&nbsp; She had to be calm, though, for both their sakes.&nbsp; "What would you like?&nbsp; Anything sound especially good?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 02:02:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you." James responded softly, grateful that he and Tess were finally reunited. "Don't worry about what kind of food, I'm not a fuzzy eater, anything will do." besides, James trusted her completely. He knew she had a rough idea about what he liked and what he hated. Not that he hated alot of things, only things that came out of the sea and they couldn't be found in this house anyway.<br><br>"Don't be gone for too long though, else I'll start missing you." he said and winked at her, now that he had her back, he would never be able to live without her again. That and he was afraid he would fall asleep if she left him here like this for too long, which would mean they had less time to spent together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 02:06:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll be right back," she said, smiling softly.&nbsp; She leaned over to give him a quick kiss, then retreated to the door.&nbsp; "You won't have time to miss me."<br><br>She padded down the stairs, heading towards the kitchen, hoping she'd find ingredients for a sandwich, at least, or maybe something even quicker.&nbsp; Even this was too far away from him, and she wanted to get back as soon as she could.&nbsp; She pulled open the refrigerator, looking inside hopefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 02:38:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Despite his best efforts to fight it, James could feel his eyelids dropping down, he didn't wanted to sleep but he was so exhausted. He didn't want to disappoint Tess once she would come back, she sounded so sweet when she offered to help him. <br><br>It was a pointless struggle James eventually lost anyway, his body drifted away into a deep sleep. Obviously he was dreaming since he kept mumbling something to himself, "Do you promise I'll see her again?" the words were barely audible, yet he kept repeating them over and over again as his body softly began moving itself again. Though he often moved in his sleep thus this was nothing extraordinary.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 03:03:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess reappeared in a few minutes, bearing a sandwich and some grapes on a plate.&nbsp; She'd resisted the urge to call out in case he'd fallen asleep, and now saw that he had, his body stirring slightly as he dreamed, apparently.&nbsp; Setting the plate aside, she watched him for a moment, smiling, relieved just to see that he hadn't disappeared while out of her sight.<br><br>She sat down very quietly on the edge of the bed, still smiling, feeling ready to watch him like this for hours.&nbsp; If he didn't wake on his own, she'd have to wake him, she supposed, though she hated to do it.&nbsp; Still, he must need food, and she thought it would be a lot of fun to feed him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 03:14:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No don't..!" he yelled out as his eyes immediately opened. The strange thing however was, the moment he opened his eyes, everything about the dream vaporized. Infact, he couldn't even remember wether or not he actually had fallen asleep or not. Although since Tess was watching him again he probably had.<br><br>"How long was I asleep?" he asked curiously, obviously very confused at the current situation. The only thing that dream had left behind was this tremendous amount of fear he felt, what had happened that made him so afraid? It was a good thing she was near, else he might have lost his mind. He forced a smile and gazed into her eyes, pretending nothing had happened at all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 16:08:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just a few minutes," Tess said soothingly, moving closer to him and stroking his hair.&nbsp; "You were just dreaming, that's all.&nbsp; Everything's fine."&nbsp; She bent to kiss his forehead, privately worrying that in a place like this, there was no 'just' about anything.<br><br>"You must have been exhausted.&nbsp; What were you dreaming?"&nbsp; She leaned over to retrieve the plate and offered it to him, hoping the food and perhaps some more rest would make him his old self again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 18:52:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Was he actually drooling once he saw the food? James licked his lips and was glad to find out he wasn't, still being half-asleep didn't really make him fully aware of what was going on around him or even with himself. "I have no idea actually.." he mumbled, "It scared me though, I can still feel my body shaking." <br><br>"But that's not important, I'm too tired to move my arm, feed me!" he said trying to break the tension for himself, plus this was he could show he was not worried about it, thus she shouldn't be either. Opening his mouth widely he waited for her to bring to the food to him, even though he felt silly, he was atleast slowly starting to have fun again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 20:05:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You mean you're too lazy to move your arm," Tess scolded, teasingly.&nbsp; "At least that better be what you mean."&nbsp; She wasn't done worrying about him just yet, though he seemed quite all right now, and she couldn't help but study him nervously.<br><br>"Okay, here, I've always wanted to try this," she added, laughing, holding out the grapes over his mouth, just within his reach if he stretched up a little.&nbsp; "Go ahead, grab one.&nbsp; It's either this or I throw them to you one by one."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 21:20:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				James couldn't hold back a chuckle, he felt like one of those guys on Roman paintings who were given drapes by beautiful women. Infact, it was exactly like that, even the house seemed out of place. He stretched himself closer to the grapes, carefully biting a single grape into his mouth. "This is just fine.. you're spoiling me though!" he said with a playful smirk.<br><br>It felt great like this, not a care in the world, just the woman he loved giving him grapes. For a moment he even forgot where they were, the strange things that tended to happen, even the fear from before was now completely gone. Not even what would happen at midnight could bother him anyway now. "You're great you know that?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-07-2008, 00:21:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, if you're not feeling well, then you deserve a little spoiling," Tess said, grinning, gently waggling the grapes in front of him.&nbsp; "I even brought you a sandwich, just the way you like them."<br><br>She felt strangely comfortable even without a stitch on -- not that she minded James seeing her, but it still wasn't usually her thing to walk around like this.&nbsp; But his compliment made her pause, forcing her to remember all the guilt over his death that she'd struggled with for so long.&nbsp; "I'm great now," she said, quietly, managing a smile.&nbsp; She had a miraculous chance to make up for everything, and she would do whatever it took.&nbsp; "I'm great when I'm with you.&nbsp; You're all I need."&nbsp; She gave up on teasing him with the grapes and kissed him, gently but passionately.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>23-07-2008, 16:15:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was a sudden change of moods, or was James imagining it? He was scared to ask about it though, thinking he might only make it worse by doing so. His mind was wiped clean by the sudden kiss, it was something he would still have to get used to.. if that was even possible. "Ooh, I love sandwiches." he said and instantly a huge smile formed on his lips.<br><br>Though he couldn't shake the feelings Tess was suppressing her feelings just because she didn't wanted him to worry, and that wasn't healthy either.. "Why the sudden frown Tess?" his voice was soft and caring when he finally asked, sure, she was smiling and did make him feel good about saying that when she was around him she was great, but he could still see that she was having trouble with something.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-07-2008, 16:26:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She set the grapes down, offering out the sandwich instead.&nbsp; "Then eat up," she said, smiling, though she quickly grew serious again.&nbsp; "I was just -- just thinking of what happened.&nbsp; It was my fault... my fault you were hurt, and ended up here.&nbsp; You were trying to save me.&nbsp; You <em>did</em> save me.&nbsp; And because of that, we were apart for so long."<br><br>Then she smiled again, though her eyes looked bright with tears.&nbsp; "But it doesn't matter now.&nbsp; We can't change that, but we've got the rest of our lives together now.&nbsp; Maybe I can save you, and we'll be even."&nbsp; She held out the sandwich, still making a show of feeding him.&nbsp; "Careful now, this could get messy," she teased, his eating habits being something she'd often teased him about before.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>24-07-2008, 03:56:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He could see it had really affected her, remembering that she mentioned him dying yesterday, he could figure out himself that apparently he had died trying to save her. It was all so absurd, but nothing was normal aside from her so he did not question her even slightly. "Well, if I saved you then there is no reason to be sad Tess." a smile formed on his lips and took the sandwich. He took a bite from it and savoured the flavour, for some reason it never occurred to him to eat here, since he always woke up with a full stomach.<br><br>"You know what I said to my mother once?" James doubted, wether or not telling her was a good idea, but since he already started talking he figured he might as well finish, "She asked me how much I liked you, the curiosity of a mother." he said and grinned, he hated his parents but especially now he realised just how much they loved him. Concerned about every little thing he did or felt, "I think I was about fifteen," he continued, "And I responded; 'My friends, my bike, my video games and even my life, there is nothing I wouldn't throw away for her.'" he couldn't help suppressing a laugh, slightly sad he didn't tell her back then how he really felt.<br><br>"And you know how much I loved that bike of mine." he quickly added, trying to lure the attention away from <em>'my life'</em>.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2008, 16:44:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess couldn't speak.&nbsp; It was all she could do not to burst into tears, in fact, and for a long moment she could only look at him, resting her hand on his leg, reassuring herself that this was all real.&nbsp; She would doubt that off and on for a long time, she suspected, so stunning was his reappearance.<br><br>Finally she smiled, shakily.&nbsp; "You were crazy about that bike," she whispered, and at last a tear escaped.&nbsp; She laid down next to him, putting her arm over him and trying not to sob out loud.&nbsp; "You don't know how much I wished that car had hit me instead of you."&nbsp; Her voice was strained and weak, but she meant every word, fiercely.&nbsp; "And you won't ever get away from me again," she added, laughing briefly through her tears.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>28-07-2008, 02:27:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Perhaps it was better she got to work it out of her system, let it all out, he didn't like seeing her like this but it was for the best. "I would never be able to live without you, you should know that Trish." they were very alike, even if he couldn't remember anything from the event, he could easily imagine himself giving his own life for her. If she would have actually died, he would probably die due to a depression soon after it, of that he was certain.<br><br>"And don't you worry, I would never want to get away from you either!" he laughed, trying to cheer her up. Even if the mood was sad and slightly depressing, it still felt wonderful to have her so close to him. But what was this strange feeling though? Ever since he had woken up there was this eery feeling lingering inside of him, though he had no idea why it was there. <br><br>"Is it cold in here?" it was a random question to try and change the subject, he cuddled closer without waiting for a response, as if he needed an excuse to get closer to her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-07-2008, 16:37:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess laughed lightly as he asked his question.&nbsp; "If I say yes, will you get even closer?" she asked in return, snuggling against him as tightly as she could.&nbsp; With him in her arms like this, warm and so very much alive, she could almost forget that she'd ever been without him.&nbsp; Almost.<br><br>"Okay, let's see," she said, brushing away her tears and taking a deep breath.&nbsp; "What do you want to do today?&nbsp; If you're still not feeling well, then we'd better stay in bed, I think," she added, as seriously as possible, though inside she wanted to laugh and sing with happiness, and hope for the future.&nbsp; It had been so very long since she'd been able to think of that without thinking how terribly cruel hope really was...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>29-07-2008, 04:13:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course I will get even closer, I wouldn't want you to be cold, now would I?" the smirk on his face was slightly perverse and playful. It was almost impossible for him not to act slighty perverted though, normally he would be ashamed, but even though the moment they had shared was slightly vague to him, it was still something wonderful. It was almost strange, not being able to remember it entirely, he wasn't even too sure what things he had done.<br><br>"Well, I could lie to you and say I'm feeling terrible so we could stay here for eternity, but I doubt it's possible for us to do so." he replied with a smile, "But.. that doesn't mean we can't just stay here for now." even though he said this casually, the reason behind it was because he felt safe in her arms. Somehow James couldn't help the feeling someone.. or something was watching them. Even so, being in her arms made it all better. It felt strange being the one that was scared, having to hide in her arms. He had always imagined situations like this, just the other way around.<br><br>"Do you feel like someone's watching you aswell?" he finally asked her, it took him a while to gather the courage, but he just had to know wether or not he was the only one feeling this. However, unfortunately for him, he was the only one affected by this eery sensation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-07-2008, 04:51:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm, let's just stay until we absolutely have to move.&nbsp; I suppose I'll get hungry eventually myself," Tess sighed, settling very comfortably into his arms.&nbsp; Whatever he felt, she had no doubts of anything right now -- everything was absolutely right, and none of the strangeness made any difference.<br><br>But his question did make a difference, a big one, and she stiffened, turning to look at him.&nbsp; "Watching us?&nbsp; No... James, there's only us here.&nbsp; Right?&nbsp; You haven't seen anyone else since you've been here, have you?&nbsp; Besides, unless there are cameras or something, no one could possibly be watching us here."&nbsp; Normally she would have dismissed this as nerves, but given everything else that was happening, she couldn't take any chances, and she studied his face anxiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>29-07-2008, 05:19:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No I don't mean like a camera.. and I haven't seen anyone else the entire time I've been here.. it's hard to explain." he tried his best to give details, but it was so hard, all he knew was that it was certainly there. "It's almost as if someone is glaring at me.." it was the best thing to describe it, "Remember that time I sneaked into your bedroom through you window because I was bored and had to hide in your closet when your father came in to check on you.. when he stared at the closet for a moment.. it's almost exactly like the feeling I had back then."<br><br>The memory itself however made a smile form on his lips, one of the many stupid things he had done as a kid. If her father had found out back then, he probably would've never been allowed to get near her again, not that that would've stopped them. "Only this time I have no idea what is staring at me.. or why.." a sigh escaped his lips, "It's hard to explain." he gave up on trying to explain her, it was the closest description he could give her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-07-2008, 15:32:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She held onto him more tightly as he spoke, every word only making her more determined to hang onto him.&nbsp; If she lost him again, in any way, it would kill her this time, she knew that.<br><br>"I always wondered if my dad knew you were in there," she murmured, smiling faintly.&nbsp; "He never said anything, but I always wondered.&nbsp; He did keep an eye on you after that day."<br><br>She hesitated, then turned to kiss his cheek.&nbsp; "I don't think anyone's staring at you," she finally said.&nbsp; "Or glaring.&nbsp; And if someone is, well, at least they'll have to go through me to get to you."&nbsp; She smiled for real then, thinking how strange it was for her to be protective of someone who was obviously much more physically capable than she was.&nbsp; But she would protect him, or die in the attempt.&nbsp; This time, he wasn't going anywhere without her, not even to the grave.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>29-07-2008, 21:05:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A chuckle escaped his lips, "I was scared as hell back then, never did I stop wondering what would have happened if he actually opened that closet." a content sigh escaped his lips, "It wasn't so much that I was afraid to get my ass whooped by him, it was the idea that he wouldn't let me see you ever again that frightened me the most." the feeling of being watched was still there, but he no longer cared about it anymore, as long as Tess was here everything was alright.<br><br>He couldn't help wonder what time it was, it was so easy to lose track of time in a place like this. Especially now that he had company, time moved exceptionally fast. Nor could he help linking this eery feeling with what would happen at midnight, it certainly wouldn't come as a surprise. But if it was a person watching him, who was it? And most of all why? Or better yet, why did he feel like he was being watched? For all he knew it was just an illusion his brain somehow created. The last thing he wanted to happen to him was becoming mentally unstable, not now that he found Tess.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-07-2008, 21:28:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I was sure I was never going to see you again," Tess whispered, amost crying again.&nbsp; Then she took a deep breath, forcing a smile that quickly became genuine.&nbsp; "Right.&nbsp; You finish your food, before I eat it for you.&nbsp; I'm hungry.&nbsp; That's your fault, though, you made me work up an appetite."&nbsp; She grinned and kissed him, briefly but firmly.<br><br>"Then you can come down and watch me explore that kitchen.&nbsp; I want to see what you've got down there.&nbsp; Maybe I'll even bake you a cake to make up for the two birthdays I missed.&nbsp; I don't want to be accused of neglecting you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>29-07-2008, 23:53:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Some strange newfound energy seared through his body when he heard the word cake, she knew exactly how much he liked cake. Especially when she made it, she was an excellent cook and there was nothing James would not do to be able to enjoy the taste once again. "I'll make you a deal, you can finish my sandwich if you promise me to bake me a cake." a playful smirk formed on his lips as he said this.<br><br>It was a rather lousy deal, considering he would give her the sandwich anyway. But he was so excited about something so simple he didn't even blush from her subtle comment about him being the cause of her hunger. "I'll even explore the kitchen <em>with</em> you rather than just watching." he quickly added, almost sounding like a little boy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2008, 02:21:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hm, that's not much of a deal," Tess said doubtfully.&nbsp; "It takes a lot longer to bake a cake than it does to make a sandwich, you know," she said, nudging him lightly.&nbsp; "How about the sandwich and one favor to be named later?" she added, her eyes sparkling as she took the sandwich.<br><br>"Well, you don't need to explore anymore, do you?&nbsp; But I suppose you've been doing the absolute minimum in the kitchen," she teased, remembering how impatient he sometimes got when it came to cooking.&nbsp; "What will you give me if I make a whole nice meal for us, cake included?"&nbsp; She took a big bite of the sandwich, waiting for his answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>30-07-2008, 03:33:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmh, the question is, <em>can</em> I give something in return for such a wonderful meal and a cake no less!" he smirked and gave a quick kiss on her cheek. Already had he forgotten about the strange feeling from before, she was like his guardian angel. "Because quite honestly Tess, I don't think I would ever be able to repay you for things like that." even though he was just joking around, he also meant it at the same time.<br><br>It had been far too long since he had a propper meal he could actually remember, let alone a cake. "How about.." he shook his head not being able to figure out anything he might do for her, since if she really wanted something from him, it was highly likely he would do it anyway. "Did you have anything in mind perhaps?" he asked curiously, since it was her idea, chances were she actually already thought of something.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2008, 15:31:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, you can just try and repay me, then.&nbsp; That'll work."&nbsp; Tess grinned, kissing him on the cheek.&nbsp; "Because I know it's awfully hard to find a way to thank me for one of my famous double chocolate cakes."&nbsp; She just hoped she could find all the necessary ingredients.&nbsp; It had been years since she'd felt like baking anything, having survived the last long months mainly on takeout and deli food, when she remembered to eat at all.<br><br>"But let's see... How about we try a nice massage?&nbsp; Now or later, whichever you prefer.&nbsp; Maybe later would be better, when I'm tired from all that cooking.&nbsp; You can relax me."&nbsp; Forgetting the last of the sandwich in her hand, she instead started nibbling lightly at his neck, enjoying the smell and taste of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>31-07-2008, 00:17:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmm? A massage? Is that all?" a victorious smile appeared on his face, it seemed like a mighty good deal to him, especially since her words alone about the cake was enough to make him drool. "I think later would be just fine, the less hungry I am, the better my massage will be." a pretty strange way of reasoning perhaps, but James started to get ridiculously hungry. <br><br>"And after that we can.." he deliberately stopped talking when she nibbled on his neck, allowing her own imagination to play with his words. When he was little he never understood why people enjoyed nibbling on eachother, of course now he did. It felt extremely pleasant for a reason that was hard to explain, it was one of those things you had to experience yourself before you could actually talk about it. That and it was strangely sensual.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-07-2008, 16:08:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course it's not <em>all</em>.&nbsp; That's just where we start."&nbsp; Tess smiled, still nibbling gently, just savoring the warmth of his skin and the feel of his pulse throbbing beneath the skin.&nbsp; "That's to inspire us to think of other things.&nbsp; So by all means, if you have any suggestions, speak up.&nbsp; We've got all kinds of time to try all kinds of things."<br><br>She paused frequently as she spoke, kissing some new bit of skin, now wandering down to his shoulder.&nbsp; "For one thing, I think we need to make sure we've kissed each other everywhere," she said, smiling a little wickedly now.&nbsp; "That's a long-term project, of course, but something to keep in mind..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>01-08-2008, 00:07:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh dear, you're a pervert! My mother always warned me about those!" he playfully pretended he was actually surprised. In a certain way he was, despite what they had shared earlier it was still strange to see her acting that way, but on the other side it was very arousing. "I'm not sure I would want to spent time with someone who is so perverted, let alone having her have her way with me." James chuckled, who was he kidding? Not so long ago he had gone completely mad with lust and love, not exactly very convincing.<br><br>Tilting his head to the other side he made sure she would have little trouble kissing him, "Although, I guess could always make an exception." the corners of James' mouth slightly curled, wondering why he was still talking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2008, 15:42:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You'd better make an exception, because you're stuck with me."&nbsp; Tess grinned, now kissing her slow way up towards his inviting mouth.&nbsp; "Besides, you just had your way with me, so it seems only fair."&nbsp; She finally reached his lips, her kisses now becoming deeper and more lingering.&nbsp; Her body was pressed against his quite firmly now, her bare leg running lightly along his.<br><br>"What do you want to explore first?" she finally whispered, pulling away only just enough to speak.&nbsp; "The kitchen, or me?"&nbsp; She did sort of wait for a response, kissing his face for a moment in case he wanted to say something.&nbsp; Whether it happened now or later didn't really matter, but she did want some nice long, slow lovemaking after that rushed session, a gradual build of passion that she could really savor.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>02-08-2008, 01:52:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Stuck with you? You make it sound like that's a bad thing." even though their words sounded rather innocent and were playful, their actions were far from innocent. With each kiss she placed on his body he started to long for her lips on his more and more. If there was anyone who could make him feel like he was on top of the world, yet at the same time make him want to run away due shame, it was Tess.<br><br>"Y-You make it sound like I took advantage of you!" his red cheeks and stuttering voice immediately betrayed him. Even he knew it was pointless to deny that he had been rather.. wild. Infact, so wild that he could hardly remember what he did, the only thing he could remember was the immense amount of pleasure. <br><br>Of course, he knew that all this time of neglecting the basic urges of his body had caused it. Even though he felt just as aroused now, his member already starting to expand, he could clearly feel a different sort of energy in his body. More in control. "How about exploring you in the kitchen?" he asked and laughed softly, though the idea itself did sound rather intriguing to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2008, 16:55:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess only giggled at his sudden discomfort, holding him closer.&nbsp; Then he made his suggestion, and she blushed, too, laughing in surprise.&nbsp; "I casn't believe you said that," she said, then grew more serious, at least on the surface.&nbsp; "That's not a bad idea, actually."&nbsp; She blushed harder, but still didn't argue.&nbsp; "The bed is more comfortable... but the kitchen would be so much more daring."<br><br>She laughed again, still kissing him slowly.&nbsp; "But as long as you do explore, we can do that anywhere you like.&nbsp; We've got so much time... and so much time to make up for."&nbsp; Food was forgotten once again, as she nestled close to him, suddenly regretting every moment she'd ever spent denying how she felt.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>04-08-2008, 04:58:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well if I really have to explore.." he said and let out a sigh. The teasing would most likely be more effective if he didn't already have a throbbing erection due to her playful yet sensual kisses. Ignoring what he had previously said, and not giving her the chance to make some witty remark about it he continued, "The question is, if I were to carry you all the way to the kitchen, would we be able to reach it?" he eyes peered at her with a mischievous look.<br><br>"Infact.." he took a short break to addapt to her kisses, they were either getting more frequent or the feeling lingered on his skin longer, "Would we even be able to leave this bed?" a pointless question he didn't want to know the answer of anyway. It felt rather strange to him, doing it again in a relatively short time.. with his mind completely focused this time. Last time his body acted out of his own, yet now it seems his mind was completely in control. "Wether or not we should try, I'll leave that up to you." he said, his voice gradually getting softer as he tried his best to shut up and enjoy the kisses.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-08-2008, 16:19:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess grinned, liking his responses very much, both verbal and physical.&nbsp; Her eyes flickered down to his erection, then she shook her head very slightly.&nbsp; "Kitchen's too far away.&nbsp; It'll still be there later," she murmured against his skin.&nbsp; Then she let instinct take over, pressing against him more firmly, her lips meeting his in a deep and breathless kiss.&nbsp; It did seem a little odd to go again so soon, but definitely sexy, and all the yearning for him that had been nearly sated by the first time was now back full force, demanding more.<br><br>Very slowly, she edged up onto him as he lay stretched out on the bed, very gradually shifting to straddle him, though for now she stayed away from any truly sensitive places, her hands caressing his chest and arms lightly.&nbsp; Right now she focused on kissing him and simply resting against him, enjoying the feeling of so much of his skin pressed along so much of hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>05-08-2008, 19:37:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're such a tease." he playfully stuck out his tongue at her gazing at her with mischievous eyes. Already had she managed to bring his erection back to it's former glory, the years of no sexual relief made it easy for his body to recover. Though, no matter how aroused he was she still managed to hold him back. Where before he would just go crazy again, now he was just gazing at her like a helpless puppy begging for some attention.<br><br>The feeling of her soft hands carefully exploring his body in combination with the passionate kisses started to make him feel like he was literally melting beneath her. The best thing about it all was that he became oblivious to all the problems he ever had, or the problems that would be. It was just him and her, nothing else.<br><br>Despite his own desire to take it slow and make the moment last, his own hands could not help it but search her way up to her lovely breasts. As if they were guiding themself there rather than him doing it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-08-2008, 20:23:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess only shook her head at being called a tease.&nbsp; She had much better things to do than argue with him on that point, fun as that might have been at any other time.&nbsp; As his hands crept up, she sighed and wriggled into his touch, amazed at how good such a simple caress could feel.&nbsp; Maybe it was from being without each other for so long, but she preferred to think that the way they could so easily excite each other was a sign that they were meant to be together.<br><br>Still taking her time, spinning things out as long as she could bear, she moved down to let her sex rest against his, rubbing very slowly and gently over his shaft.&nbsp; She gasped at the feeling, pausing to give him her own mischievous look.&nbsp; "You like that?" she asked, still sliding along him delicately.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>06-08-2008, 00:14:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A surprised gasp escaped his lips followed by a gulp once he felt her hot folds rubbing against the length of his member. At first he could not even grasp what was happening, yet another sort of pleasure spreading through his entire body. In response to the pleasure his hands squeezed her breasts gently, kneading the soft flesh for a while. It didn't take long before his fingers started paying attention to her nipples, coaxing them to get hard again.<br><br>Even though he had seen her sensual side earlier, it still surprised him to see her doing this and hear her say those words. No woman would ever be able to stimulate all five of his senses like Tess did. This gave every slightest touch and movement an extra amount of pleasure behind it. "I <em>love</em> it!" he responded trying to sound as sensual as she did, though to him he just sounded ridiculous no matter what he said or how he said it. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-08-2008, 16:46:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess laughed, a low, throaty sound, quite amazed at how sexy she felt.&nbsp; "Good," she murmured, and resumed her passionate kisses, still slowly rolling her hips.&nbsp; Her nipples hardened slowly but steadily under his touch, sending a shiver radiating out through her.&nbsp; Again she wouldn't have minded rushing just a little, but again she managed to hold herself back, still teasing them both for now.<br><br>It was also pretty amazing how good this felt, this slow, simple movement, and she caught herself fighting back a whimper or a moan more than once.&nbsp; When they both finally gave in, it would be fantastic, she knew, and they longer they could wait, the better.&nbsp; It was just so difficult to wait, and she slowly found herself squirming a little faster, and moaning more often, as they pressed together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>07-08-2008, 03:28:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Each time their lips parted James instantly felt himself longing for them again, each second felt like a year. Somehow the fact that she was in control and all he could do was press his body closer against hers was extremely arousing. Not to mention despite having a very stubborn personality she was probably the only person he would give in to, ever.<br><br>He was glad she was in control, because she seemed to do a far better job at keeping things at a steady pace than him. Though he was just a man, and her sexy body and voice made it pretty much impossible for him to control himself. Not to mention the little things, it was <em>his</em> touch that hardened her nipples, it was his body she longed for. Tess had been like the forbidden fruit for him for so long, so needless to say that alone was enough to send him into a spiral of pleasure.<br><br>While he never really expected it to be possible, he could actually feel the pleasure building up rather fast. Even despite his best efforts he could not stop himself from moaning, "If you're going to keep doing that I might.." his voice was alot soft and his cheeks had a deep red colour. Almost ashamed he would actually be able to reach a climax so fast by this, but his the throbbing sensation throughout his entire body was making it very hard to ignore.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-08-2008, 18:33:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tess blinked, blushed, and stopped moving as she realized what he'd said.&nbsp; "Well, we don't want that... not just yet,' she murmured.&nbsp; She'd gotten pretty excited, and pretty close, herself, but in her distraction she hadn't realized it was having quite such an effect on him.&nbsp; So she stayed still for a while, feeling her pulse throb in her sex, letting them both calm down just a little.<br><br>She slowed her kisses, just resting against him now.&nbsp; "Better?"&nbsp; Smiling slowly, she kept things as they were a little longer, then, very gradually, began to move again, though this time she had something else in mind, shifting up along his body bit by bit until his shaft was in a line with her sex, very nearly ready to plunge inside.&nbsp; But so far, at least, she didn't yet take that step, letting him relax a little longer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Sacrifice (RandomBloke &amp; Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Le RandomBloke</strong> on <strong>07-08-2008, 22:46:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Every action she took seemed to cause a mixture of feelings inside of James. In a way he was very glad she stopped moving, feeling his climax slowly moving away from him. On the other hand he desperately wanted to reach it again, not wanting to lose that amazing feeling of her soft folds rubbing along his length. Only now did he realise just how close he had been, almost out of breath and even his body was still slightly shaking.<br><br>He knew it would only get better though, stalling the climax would result in more instense pleasure than he had ever experienced before. His muscles, which had gotten tense from trying to hold it back, slowly began to relax again. Responding to her with a loving smile instead of words he let her know he was ready again. It felt great to let her decide the pace, no matter how hard it was for him not to thrust his hips to enjoy that wonderful feeling of pleasure, and most importantly, being one with Tess.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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