Castlevania

Simon

After a week Simon returns to Alucard's mansion, this time only Trevor is there with them. Another of the Belmont family, Trever has jet black hair to his shoulders, blue eyes and also very muscular but with pale skin instead of tan like the others. He stands at 6'4 which is two inches taller than Simon but the same as Alucard. Simon meets them in the grand living room, it is elegant with golds and reds and a bit of black and white. Simon sits on the love seat, "Wow Alucard, if I didn't know any better I'd say this mansion has had quite the woman's touch." Alucard glances at him with the same expression on his face as always, "That is because mother has decorated every inch and is very particular." Simon crosses his arms, eyes widened, "Oh, she has been on her trip so long I had forgotten. How is Elizabeth? Also, I've been curious. I thought vampires could not endure the light." Alucard sighs and rolls his eyes, he sits in his chair and props his head gracefully on his knuckles, "Mother is just fine and as for that horrendous question. I am half human thanks to mother, and as for other vampires such as Hollie, we do not shrivel in the sunlight. It is a slow painful process and we do have training for it. Also our drapes shield from it." Simon sits up right, "Ah, that makes much more sense friend. Come to think of it, where is Hollie? Wasn't she supposed to be visiting you again?" Alucard opens his mouth to speak but Hollie walks in and interrupts as Alucard rubs his face in irritation. "I am indeed here, and this time I shall not be cast aside. I want to be involved and Alucard cannot stop me this time. Thank you for thinking of me Simon." Her brow raised, smirking. Alucard sighs and rubs his temple, "I do not understand why you enjoy my company, you have always annoyed me greatly. And do not patronize Simon, he didn't do anything to deserve it." Hollie scoffs and places her hands on her hips, "Excuse me Alucard, last I checked he did not seem to dislike my company the last time. I am not patronizing him, don't be ridiculous." Alucard, raises a brow and let's out another irritated sigh, "Did I miss something rather important? Hollie why do you even care to bother him?" She stops, eyes wide and one arm falls to her side, "I.. ,no you did not miss anything thank you. Nothing of the sort happened you pervert. I'm just fond of his gentleman stature that's all." Simon slightly blushes, and before he can speak, Trevor almost chokes on his drink, "Ha! That is hysterical M'lady. Simon, a gentleman, that will be the day. He has not been a gentleman to anyone nor a woman." Hollie gives a shocked expression, "Well, I had quite the opposite impression. He was a gentleman and very fragile with my as if I where made of porcelain." She sits in another chair in the room and crosses one leg over her knee. Trevor glances at Simon, shocked, "Oh this I have to hear, Simon do you have an infatuation with Lady Hollie?" Simon, shoots him a glare and fumbles over his words, "Trevor hold your tongue! She simply was in need of help and I treaded lightly. That's all." Hollie chuckles and smiles mischievous, "That is not all that it was, I could not reach the Glasses and he hoisted me up in the air by my waist very gracefully. He cought me when I so clumsly tripped over my own two feet and lifted me up by the hand as if handling a doll." Trevor's eyes widen in shock and he glances at Simon who is burrowing his face in his hands embarrassed. "I cannot believe my ears, Simon you sneaky. You never do that." Alucard joins in, "Yes, you are sneaky," his eyes narrowed and arms crossed, "please Simon, speak for yourself at this." Simon don't look up and sighs, "I'm in hell. That's what this is isn't it. I shall never be nice to anyone else again." Everyone chuckles, even Alucard a little who remains stoic. Hollie chimes in, "Don't fret Simon, I thought it was very sweet. Now, I will fetch us some food." She stands and makes her way down the hall and before she is out of earshot Alucard speaks, "Hmm, would you like assistance since you are incapable of reaching anything?!" Hollie scoffs and yells back, "Oh go eat garlic you horrible man! And infact yes, if Simon would like to follow I will not object to it." Simon perks up a little, trying to hide his excitement and glances at Alucard for approval. Alucard daintly waves his hand, "By all means, keep her company so she may leave me alone a bit longer. But no funny business back there." Simon narrows his eyes, lightly blushed, "Never, I am not a monsterous whore Alucard." Simon walks off and Alucard and Trevor exchange looks, "Is it allowed? I know our side's council will not mind as my wife is not a Belmont. But if this so happens to go somewhere, would it?" Alucard sighs, "Hmm, well we are our own free selves amongst our private families so it'd be a battle with her father. Our council does not indulge in such affairs." Trevor nods in agreement. Simon meets Hollie in the kitchen, "As you requested M'lady, I am at your service." She turns to face him, smiling, "I did not think you'd actually come. You do seem more outgoing with just me though. I like it, why did you get so embarrassed anyways?" Simon's eyes widen slightly and relax again, "Huh.., I have gone to battle with them and have known them my whole life. And as they know how I am and how burley I am, I do not wish to show weakness. It is pride, simply Hollie." She rolls her eyes and walks closer, "Oh you men and your pride, goodness. I never. Why would it be embarrassing to fancy me anyhow?" She puts her hands back on her hips and raises her chin and meets his eyes slightly stern. He thinks for a moment, "Well, it is not a bad thing. I just.., I-.. I don't know. I hadn't thought about it really. It cought me off guard." Her face relaxes and she gives him a pouty look, "Aww, you mean you did Not think of me after our last encounter? That stabs me Simon, truly." He flails a bit, taken back, "I uh, no. I did not mean that M'lady. I just meant um. I did not think of it as being embarrassing that's all." She smiles and grabs his wrist, pulling him accros the kitchen, "That makes my heart swell indeed. Since you are here, I really do need assistance. I ache to ask because then Alucard will be right, but can you get that tray off the fridge. I am only 5'2 and everything in this blasted mansion towers me." Simon smirks playfully and hoists her up in a swift motion before she can even protest. Her hands plant on his shoulders, Hollie taken back off guard, "Woah, you will have to stop doing that. Scared me breathless." She grabs the tray with one hand, "I got it, thank you. Please put me down. I don't like hights." Simon carefully places her down. "My apologies Hollie, I do enjoy lifting you up though." He smirks. She faces him, both not noticing his hands still on her waist. "What? Y...you do? Simon Belmont, tell me, do you fancy me? I must know at once." She crosses her arms. He thinks a moment and with a slight confused expression, "Y....yes, I. I believe so. Is that ok?" Her mouth drops a little, "Y..you do? Really?" She smiles, "Yes, that is more than ok!" Then she notices he has not let go yet. She turns deep pink and unsure of what to do. He notices shortly after and he smiles, blushing as well and moves his hands from her waist to her back and pulls her into a longing embrace. She hesitates slightly and hugs him back. She gently lays her head against his torso as she is much smaller than him. "Oh this truly is swell. It makes me joyful to hear you say that Simon. Thank you." He pets her hair for a few moments and they release each other and he watches her as she makes some finger foods, twirling her hair like a little girl. When it is all done he carries the food, following behind her. When they return to the others they glance up and Trevor smirks at him. "Enjoy yourselves?" Simon flushes pink a bit and as does she. Hollie takes the tray and hands our plates, and clears her throat, "Why yes actually, he was very helpful indeed. He was truly good company." Trevor chuckles, "Hm, I'm sure." Alucard chimes in, "Please, I am trying to eat. I do not wish to hear of your love affair." They both scoff and Hollie narrows her eyes, "Noone spoke of such things Alucard!" Simon watches a moment, "Indeed, I'm just helpful." Hollie sits next to him, not thinking. Trevor smirks to the side mischievously, "If you say so. However, if you are trying to hide effections I  would not be sharing a love seat together." Then they notice and her eyes narrow at Trevor and she spitefully hops up and sits on Simon's lap and drapes her arms around his neck and presses her body against him. "Is this what you are expecting Trevor?! Hmm. Because if so I will humor you. Give you something to mock if you want to mock." Simons eyes bug open and his mouth drops in shock, he blinks a couple times as it sinks in what happened in that swift moment. Eventually, he gently places a hand on her back and one at her waist and without thinking, "Well, I don't mind it." He smirks and then realizes what he had just announced and his face expression drops in disbelief. "I mean.. uh.. apologies M'lady. I am unsure of why that came out." He looks away and Trevor's jaw drops and even Alucard is somewhat shocked. She looks at him also in shock, "W..what?" She blinks unknowing how to respond at first, "W..well, I umm.., I don't mind either." She lays her head against him and Simon looks down at her. He blushes madly but does not deny it. He hesitates and starts stroking her hair. Alucard turns his chair to face Trevor, "Well, anymore of that and I will surely lose my appetite." Trevor chimes in with laughter, "Ha! Well I'll be damned. I never thought I'd see that side of you Simon, it is a good look on you though." But Simon and Hollie have both blocked out their mockery and closes their eyes just enjoying the moment. Trevor and Alucard eventually get done eating and leave the room. They both had dozed off together at some point. Later in the middle of the night Hollie wakes up disoriented, her eyes stagger open and she realizes where she is, "Nn...., Simon?... Simon wake up." She nudges him lightly and he wakes up slowly, "Hollie? Hm?  We...fell asleep?" She nods, "It appears so, we must have gotten cought up in the moment and fell asleep. It is nightfall." He glances at the window, "Oh so it is. How are you feeling?" She smiles sleepily, "I am good, very. Although I confess, having to use the restroom has awoken me." He smiles back at her sweetly and stands up, bridal carrying her down the long hallways and she holds onto him, head on his chest. They reach the restroom and he gently sets her down and holds her hand until she gains her steady footing. "Thank you, I will only be a moment. Will you wait for me?" She glances up at him sweetly and tired. He grins, "Yes, I would love nothing more." After she is finished she comes back out and raises her arms up, it don't take him long to get the hint and he picks her back up in his arms, "Where would you like to go M'lady?" She thinks a moment and points, "Well, my room is right there." He takes her in there and lays her on her bed, "Oh, Simon wait," she grabs his arm in desperation, "W..will you stay with me? You where so warm, I fear I will not be able to return to sleep alone in a cold bed." His eyes widen slightly and he nods, "Y..yes, I would like that." She smiles eagerly and points shyly, "Um, can you hand me that night gown there?" He blushes and hands the sheer, silk, blush pink gown to her and turns around not looking. She changes and taps his shoulder. When he faces her he stares in awe. The gown only going about four inches above her knees and almost see through. He blushes and quickly looks in her eyes instead, "Deepest apologies M'lady, I um, did not realize." She places her hand on his cheek and smiles gracefully, "It is ok Simon, really. I am covered enough. You don't have to look away." He smiles and lays next to her on the bed and she cuddles to him, "Ah, I could stay like this forever." He holds her close and careful, "Hollie.., do you.. feel the same? I must know where you stand, with you I don't think I could bare being led on." She glances up at him, "Oh, I hadn't. Hmm, I believe we feel the same. I really do like you Simon. I have truly had a wonderful time with you." He hesitates and rubs her hair, "Hollie, w.., would you like to court with me?" She lays in silence for a few moments and he nervously awaits her answer in anticipation. "Simon I, I would love nothing more that to court with you." His face lights up in excitement, "I am so glad to hear that, truly." He pulls her up and gazes into her eyes and leans in, kissing her softly. She kisses him back and closes her eyes. They enjoy the moment a bit longer and hold each other once more till they drift asleep.