WHO: Briseis & Achilles WHEN: Wednesday late afternoon WHERE: Achilles' apartment WHAT: After a visit from Eros, Briseis is under the love-whammy!
Achilles.
Achilles, Achilles, Achilles.
How could she not have seen it before now? She'd spent so much time telling herself that, yes, there might have been feelings, but they weren't not something she should act on, but why? Not act on them? Of course she should act on them! She should have been shouting it from the rooftops this whole time.
I love Achilles!
She practically ran to his apartment, laughing like some sort of madwoman, and when she pressed his buzzer downstairs the elation was clear in her voice. "Achilles, you have to let me in! I'm coming up! Open the door because I'm coming!"
She ran up the stairs and when she reached his door she stared in wonder, struck by his sheer beauty. What had she been thinking all this time. "Oh," she breathed, taking in all his glory. "Oh, Achilles."
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-09 11:38 am (local) (link) Track This Achilles had been stretched out on the couch attempting sleep now that his days seemed longer when the call came. His head was still splitting in two. The giant doberman jumped from his position on the floor when the door opened, a large bark emitting until Achilles deemed it okay.
"Briseis," Achilles spoke in question, closing the door behind her to cut off the cold air. "Is something the matter?" Immediately he could sense something wasnt right.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-09 11:40 am (local) (link) Track This "No," Briseis told him with a smile and a shake of her head. "Don't you see? Everything is finally just like it's meant to be."
Then she kissed Achilles, softly, feeling blessed to even be allowed to do so. "Oh, my Achilles, my beautiful, wonderful Achilles."
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-09 07:18 pm (local) (link) Track This He couldn't make of her and the elation she seemed to have. It was erased when those soft lips touched his with such sweetness. He fell into that kiss, hands cupping her face.
He pulled away, thumbs running soft circles against her cheeks. "Briseis," he said in a whisper, brows contorted in question. "What's come over you?"
Maximus continued to stand, that low growl rumbling in his throat as he sniffed over Briseis.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-09 07:21 pm (local) (link) Track This "Sense, finally," she admitted, gazing at him with a dreamy smile. "Achilles, I love you. I love you more than anything in the waking world and I've been so stupid! What's been stopping me? I've been denying you all this time and why? Was I crazy?" She must have been! How could she not have been with Achilles for every moment of every day? How could she even breathe when she wasn't in his presence? "But I'm here now and I hope that you'll forgive me. I'm not worthy of it, not worthy of you, but I hope you'll give me a chance anyway."
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-09 08:03 pm (local) (link) Track This This all seemed a little too much to be real, Briseis was still mourning for David. "Briseis," he repeated, "This doesn't sound like you," his voice still just above a whisper,"What about David?"
Achilles wanted Briseis more than anything, but this seemed too far fetched. After being under the spell of a goddess himself he had to wonder if this was the work of another mischievous god.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 12:16 am (local) (link) Track This "Who?" Briseis asked him with a frown and then remembered. David. Some mortal man. Not important though, not Achilles. "Oh, him." she shook her head. "Forgive me for him," she asked, moving to kiss him again.
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 12:23 am (local) (link) Track This Achilles had pushed before, in a way that was unknown to her. It wasn't until he saw her broken inside, torn over the loss of someone she loved so much that he realized what he had put her through, what she was loosing at the expense of his own avarice. For her to push it away as if it were nothing more than an afterthought spoke more than curious.
She moved in and he shook his head, brows knitting tightly together. If she kissed him he wasn't sure he could deny her, though his right mind said he needed to.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 01:14 am (local) (link) Track This Briseis looked at him with concern. "Achilles, what's wrong?"
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 01:25 am (local) (link) Track This His hands still cupped her face, brushing her hair from her forehead. He kissed her on the forehead, lips lingering as if he didn't want her to go.
"You should go home."
She wasn't herself, he couldn't take advantage like this.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 01:28 am (local) (link) Track This He was telling her to leave? No, no, no, they had to be together! If Achilles didn't love her like she loved him then she'd die! She dropped down to her knees in front of him. "My Lord, my Achilles, my master and love and savior, please, what can I do to make you forgive me? What have I done wrong? I love you. I'll do anything!"
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 01:37 am (local) (link) Track This Achilles looked at her shocked eyes as she dropped to his feet, speaking in a manner as if he still owned her. He wasn't emotionally stable for this, not when he was trying to rebuild himself after Hybris' fall.
"Briseis, there is no need for this," he said. It hurt him to see her like this, clearly in the whims of some spell. He laid a hand on her head, lowering himself down to her level. "Don't do this," a soft kiss to those delicate lips.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 01:41 am (local) (link) Track This His kiss may have been soft, but Briseis deepened the kiss quickly and hungrily, needing all of him. He'd forgiven her! He loved her after all!
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 01:58 am (local) (link) Track This Before he could pull away he felt that grip, pulling, tugging, forcing him to bend to this. Her kiss was so inviting. He wanted it, he had wanted that for a long time.
Had he learned nothing from recent events? And what giving in did?
His hands clasped her face gently, but as aching as her kiss. As needing as the one he returned.
Her love, her Achilles. Briseis unzipped her coat and then started opening the buttons on her blouse, pressing against him as they kissed.
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 02:06 am (local) (link) Track This This was stepping into a place Briseis would never forgive him for. If he dared to take her like this, he'd be as monstrous as when induced with Insolence.
He repeated her name in a breathy voice, pulling himself away from the heat of that kiss and the way she pressed her body against his half clothed one.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 10:01 am (local) (link) Track This Briseis looked at him in confusion. "What's happening?" she asked, pulling off her shirt completely and throwing it aside. She knelt there before him in her bra and trousers, confused and needing him. "Achilles, Lord, please touch me? Why don't you want me?"
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 10:20 am (local) (link) Track This What a sight she was, forward and willing without feeling as if he had to guilt her. Only he'd guilt himself more if he went by primal urges over his heart.
He shut his eyes for a moment. This would be a testament of willpower. Achilles stood up then, pulling her up by the arm once he was level on his feet. "I do want you, Bri" Somehow Patrous' nickname was riding on his tongue. "On your own terms. I want you to come to me with your heart open for it, not on the whims of some spell." He traced a finger under her chin and down her neck where it stayed lingering where her heart rested inside her chest.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 10:24 am (local) (link) Track This "Spell?" Briseis asked him and then shook her head. "How can you think this isn't real? I know it is! I'm just seeing clearly for the first time!" She was pawing at his clothes desperately. "Please, Achilles, do I have to beg? I worship you. Every breath of yours is sacred and you are my God. Please just let me worship you."
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 10:41 am (local) (link) Track This "You never worshiped me when I had you in the first life, not like this. Bri your talking irrationally. You just spoke to me not a week ago saying you couldn't trust me yet, so give me the benefit of the doubt."
He stopped her then from near pulling off the only clothing he had on, a pair of lounging pants, his tank top laying somewhere on the couch.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 10:43 am (local) (link) Track This "I was being an idiot last week. Why wouldn't I be able to trust you?" she asked him. "When have you ever done anything that wasn't right for me? You've always been right about everything. Achilles!" she whined. "Just... please? Please?"
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 10:58 am (local) (link) Track This "No, Briseis you couldn't trust me for good reason." He'd deceived her and Patroclus. Had he not gone through the mind games he may have not been able to take that step back. "Bri," he said apologetically, willing her with his eyes to not undress any further. He wasn't sure what he could handle when every part of him wanted to ravish her right there on the floor.
He ran his hands through his hair reminding himself that this wasn't Briseis talking.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 11:02 am (local) (link) Track This "Achilles," she pouted, slowly undoing the top button of her jeans. "Please stop denying me?" she stopped then and looked horrified. "Oh gods, am I horrible to look at?" she covered her face but then quickly looked up him again. "I can put some makeup on! Just let me go to the store and I'll buy something nice and I can be beautiful for you. All I want in the whole world is for you to be happy with me."
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 11:16 am (local) (link) Track This "You are beautiful," he said in a soft tone, "what would ever doubt you that I think differently? But this isn't you," he shook his head. "Bri this isnt you," a whisper.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 11:22 am (local) (link) Track This Briseis' expression was hurt. "Of course it's me? What will it take to convince you that nothing is forcing me?"
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 11:39 am (local) (link) Track This He didn't like that expression, it made him want to pull her close. "Listen to me," he stepped past her to take his shirt off the couch and pull it over his head. "You would never forgive menif I let you seduce me." The back of his hand brushed her cheek.
"Sit down I'll make tea."
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 11:42 am (local) (link) Track This Briseis sat down as Achilles had asked her to, but if that would make him happy then she should do it. She'd do anything to make him happy and she watched him make things for them with the look over a lovestruck teenager on her face.
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 11:52 am (local) (link) Track This With the tea on the stove he walked into the bedroom. The door stayed open as he rummaged around. "Briseis come, please."
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 12:00 pm (local) (link) Track This Bedroom! Achilles beckoned her and Briseis went running, still in her bra and jeans. She smiled at him brightly, beginning to undo her trousers further. "I'll make you so happy, master."
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 12:13 pm (local) (link) Track This She was clad in nothing more than her undergarments when he turned around, and despite what he resigned himself to think, his eyes raked over her body. The clothes he had in his hand for her were momentarily forgotten. He tilted his head to the side watching her carefully as she sauntered over.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 12:15 pm (local) (link) Track This "Let me please you," Briseis begged, moving to her knees in front of him. She knew how to make a man happy, although most of those men hadn't been Achilles and she felt silk with guilt for every time she'd let someone else touch her. How could she do that when she loved him this much?
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 02:03 pm (local) (link) Track This "Get off your knees," he demanded, pulling her up gently so that her eyes were not on the floor. His hands slid down her back resting on her hips. "You can please me, yes," he paused feeling that soft skin under his fingers before turning her away, "put those clothes on," in which he'd placed on the bed, "and you can stay." After having messaged Patroclus and being blocked, he needed to focus on Briseis coming out of this mind trip.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 02:07 pm (local) (link) Track This Clothes? But...? Confused (and frustrated) she dressed as he'd told her to, because then he'd let her stay.
When she was dressed completely she turned to look at him again, taking in his incredible beauty again. There was nothing that could compare to him.
She seemed engulfed in that t-shirt and those pants, but it protected her dignity which he knew Briseis had far more of than the woman standing in front of him now. He would not abuse it though his mind had already in a few different ways.
"You'll appreciate it when this is all over," he noted as she stared. It was like treating a sick girl, only Briseis' fever was a lot more lusty than a bout of pneumonia.
He kissed her on the forehead again, letting his fingers play in her hair before looking at her with those sad gray-green eyes. It was then that the tea sounded off on the stove and he padded into the kitchen knowing she'd be right behind him.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 02:58 pm (local) (link) Track This And follow him Briseis did, sure that any moment he'd change his mind. What was he waiting for to be over? As he made their tea she approached from behind, wrapping her arms around him and resting her cheek against his back. "I would do anything for you," she murmured. "Oh, my love. Everything I am is yours." She had no desire for anything but him. If he asked her to stay in this apartment for the rest of her immortal life she'd do it without question.
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 03:12 pm (local) (link) Track This The world was turned upside down for a second time in the last month or so for Achilles, but for the first time since the Hybris' ordeal there was some gratefulness towards what he'd done or he'd never be able to trudge through this without giving in. This was more than just a testament of strength it was of his power to resist his own urges for her sake.
He'd done it before, during Troy times. He let her come to him, never once laying a forceful hand against her. Briseis was much to independent for that, though her words were like that of a lost woman who knew not that she had her own life. Without him, which was what he'd resigned himself to when things had started to change. He wanted Briseis to love him, but honestly love him and not some knock of imitation of gods having fun.
His hand rested against hers that now clasped together against his middle. "I adore you," he said softly, only he meant it.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 03:17 pm (local) (link) Track This Briseis beamed although he couldn't see it. She slipped away so she could stand beside him and see his face. "Let me finish making this," she told him. "You sit down and relax and I'll bring it to you. Are you hungry? I could make you something?" If Achilles wouldn't let her please him in the ways she wanted to, then she'd have to start small.
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 03:24 pm (local) (link) Track This "It's not necessary," he told her insisting on not letting her wait on him hand in foot. He paused though as she began musing about that if this at least kept her at some sort of distance physically, he'd allow her to do as she wished.
"There's fruit in the frig," he replied after a moment of just watching her, pinching the bridge of his nose. This only made his head hurt a little more.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 04:05 pm (local) (link) Track This Briseis practically leapt at the opportunity to do something for Achilles that he wanted and she went quickly to the fridge and collected things for him. "Sit, sit, I'll make everything!"
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 04:48 pm (local) (link) Track This It was rather strange, seeing her so excited after all that they had endured. Later he may curse Aphrodite and her wily children for making this as difficult as it was, but later he may have the thought to thank them for the fact that it gave him and Briseis some time together that wasn't wracked with guilt.
Achilles said not a word, taking his position back on the couch as he had before, settling into the cushions, laying his head back so to get rid of that insane pound to his head. One day the headaches would stop, but not until he'd forgiven himself for a few things.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 05:15 pm (local) (link) Track This Briseis happily finished up the tea for them and cut a platter of fruit that she could bring over. Then she came to join him, perching on the arm of the couch after putting things down. She was watching him again with puppy dog adoration, wanting him to be pleased with her. She'd taken his hand in his and hoped that he'd want her properly soon.
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 05:27 pm (local) (link) Track This He moved to shift his weight on the couch when she came over, feeling her sneak her hands within his. His closed in around hers. She had to be so beautiful. The way her lips lined with that simple pout, those eyes and her soft golden hair. She would always be that beautiful to him.
Achilles moved his hand from hers, letting his fingers curl into her hair. Smelling the perfume she'd put upon her neck. With a deep breath he stopped and took hold of one of the cups of tea, propping his feet up on the table.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 05:30 pm (local) (link) Track This His shirt, too big for her, was slipping off her shoulder and Briseis didn't stop it. Maybe keeping a little bit of skin of display would help her out here. If he didn't have that damn teacup in his hand she'd try and jump him again. Why wouldn't he kiss her? He kept getting close and pulling back and she needed him to kiss her.
She was wriggling a little on the spot with impatience and she whined, "Achilliiiiies."
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 05:43 pm (local) (link) Track This The way her shoulders slipped out of that shirt didn't go unnoticed, but he needed to pretend that it did. At her whine he glanced over from his cup.
"What?" She was inching closer. He'd allow himself to be close, let her settle in beside him, but she mustn't go further than that. His free arm rested on the back of the couch, she'd wiggle into his lap if she could help it.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 05:48 pm (local) (link) Track This "Please... just kiss me?" she pleaded desperately, reaching out to take his arm. She let her other hand drift down to sit on his inner thigh with a knowing little smirk.
[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 05:58 pm (local) (link) Track This "Briseis," he said almost exasperated, closing his eyes with a heavy sigh. This was going to be a long night and he had no idea how long this would last. He'd rather her there than fighting Patroclus to get to his side. She was safe here as long as he could keep himself from letting her have her way, because later she'd curse him for it.
"It's not as simple as that," he said softly. She begged him with those eyes.
"I make no bargains with you save one. A kiss, and that is all." If he flopped her around enough maybe she'd tire out and go to sleep. Her hand was inching as close as the rest of her. He'd go take a cold shower if he didn't think she'd follow him in there too.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 06:01 pm (local) (link) Track This "Just one kiss," Briseis agreed with a quick nod, smiling. She took the teacup from his hand to put it on the table and then slipped onto the couch on her knees beside him.
"Just a kiss," she said again, quietly, and then kissed him not exactly innocently, her fingers twisting in his hair, her body pressing against his with desperate and shuddering fervor.
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 06:08 pm (local) (link) Track This He had stronger armor than this, just after Hybris the boy was still weak with guilt. He was Achilles and he had control of this situation no matter how badly he wished she wasn't under some love spell.
His lips still tasted of tea, wet, and sugary when she kissed him, tongue twisting with his. His hand gripped the back of that couch, letting his eyes close, letting him feel that warm breath against him.
That hand eventually slid from the couch, laying against her leg. He smirked against her lips. Let her think she had the reigns and she'd work herself into a tired spell.
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 06:11 pm (local) (link) Track This He kissed her back and Briseis moaned against his lips, moving to straddle him properly. The hand on his thigh slid upwards, just lightly cupping his groin as she kissed him more fiercely. She'd get more than a kiss. She'd have him completely.
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 06:15 pm (local) (link) Track This He was exasperated now, irritated and quite easily becoming aroused because of this. He continued that kiss as long as he knew he could stand before his hands gripped against her arms, shaking her back. He didn't hold her long enough to bruise the skin, but with enough force to tell her this was enough.
"I said a kiss, and that's all, Briseis."
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[info]spoil_of_war 2010-12-10 06:19 pm (local) (link) Track This Briseis pouted (her breath coming nearly in pants) and then hung her head. "I'm sorry, Achilles. It won't happen again."
Probably.
Maybe.
He'd released her arms and she sat there on his lap trying to behave herself to make him happy. (Even though she had much better ways to make him happy if he'd only let her.)
She chewed on her lip gently, watching him, and then she pulled off the shirt he'd given her and threw it away from her. "Oops," she purred, smiling deviously at him.
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[info]chink_in_armor 2010-12-10 11:31 pm (local) (link) Track This An ideal situation could he agree, but as Briseis pulled that shirt off again (she was determined to be naked despite anything he commanded of her), he was right back where he started. She was playing his emotions back and forth, but Achilles was not about to be controlled.
"Cease this behavior, now," he instructed, keeping her hands at his sides and not anywhere pawing over him. She was libel to find his words more playful than demanding. Whatever this spell, it had her wound tightly.