Part Two of Naye
You and Erik begin a relationship. It's slow: not that you mind.
You enter Erik's quarters seeing as he's not allowed out of it until the council decides on his punishment. You gasps and he whirls around, blushing as he quickly pulls on his sweater.
"What...can I see?"
Erik hesitates But pulls his sweater off to reveal his scar riddled skin. You walk over and gently trace them. He bites his bottom lip as you touch him.
"Did they hurt?"
"Yes."
"What do they represent?"
"Every person I've killed."
You look at him and Erik looks away. He doesn't want to see the disgust in your eyes. A soft hand gently pulls his face back.
He looks at you and sees only love and softness in your black eyes.
"Is this why you wouldn't let me spend the night?"
Erik nods.
You press a kiss to one of his scars and he smiles.
"I love them."
"You don't have to lie Iniko."
"I'm not lying. I find you beautiful Erik."
You kiss his cheek after tiptoeing.
"Now: Nap?"
Erik smiles and nods, pulling his sweater back on and follows after you.
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you Wake up to Erik nuzzling your chest, his honey brown eyes looking up at you.
"Hello naye."
Erik smiles hugging you closer as you run your fingers through his dreads. He purrs as he melts in your embrace.
"Lady Iniko!"
You look at the servant who bows. Erik glares at the servant and you kiss his forehead.
"Yes?"
"Dr. Zulu asked if you were still coming today?"
"Ah, Yes."
"What..."
You get out of bed and change into jeans and a plain hoodie.
"Get dressed."
"Why?"
"Erik please..."
He huffs but relents, swapping his sweats for jeans and slides his sneakers on. He takes your hand as you two leave.
Entering the office, Erik blinks.
"Oh no! I'm not talking to a therapist!"
You sigh.
"Erik...you need to. You need therapy."
"I can just talk to you!"
"I can only listen: I can't give you the help you need."
"I don't—"
"If you can behave and attend this session I'll do something you want."
"Anything?"
"With limits but yes: anything."
Erik pouts but enters the second office and you sigh.
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You are dozing off when you feel a body against yours. You look up to see Erik.
