Hephaestion- Survivor

Chapter 21

A/N: So there is a little explicit scene. Well...at least I tried. Sorry if it sucks. I beg you to leave feedback

"So what do you have in mind for this amazing pick nick?" I asked as we walked hand in hand with Hephaestion towards our place.

"Just you and me under the stars with nothing but the nature surrounding us." He said.

"Were you always so romantic?" I laughed.

"Only with you." He said.

Since it was almost dark we hurried to set up a small tent and to make a fire.I stood in front of it, on a log. Hephaestion dropped a blanket on my back and snuggled closer to me.

"I like this place. It's so quite and peaceful." I said letting my head lean on his shoulder.

"May I have a dance?" He offered me his hand. I stood up, letting the blanket fall off my shoulders leaving me in my summer dress.

"You certainly improved your dance skills." He smiled.

"One day I'll be better than you." I laughed and hugged him.

His arms wrapped around my waist and kept me as close to him as possible. We were moving on the rhythm of a music only heard by our souls.

"I enjoy dancing with you. I find it way more intimate than anything else." I said. He kissed my forehead and I force myself to put some space between us so I could look into his eyes. He still had a strong, yet gentle grip on my middle, while I put one arm around his neck and with the other hand I caressed his cheek.

"I could stare into your eyes for an eternity and it still wouldn't be enough." I said. Even in the darkest of the night, half lightened by the flames, his eyes were like no other. "It would be nice...living forever. Being with you in every moment. It seems like a dream." I said swinging from left to right.

"Maybe...or maybe it's the limited time that gives everything a meaning. We don't have forever. We have to live like there's no tomorrow, because one day it won't. And perhaps we'll get bored with immortality." He laughed.

"I don't think so. I consider it amazing. Having all the time in this world to do everything you want. It would suck if you are alone. But I want to live forever with you." I said.

"That's the worst thing possible, isn't it? Your loved one dying before you. Then you'll have to live in an empty world." He said.

"Let's not talk about it. It's sad." I said and pulled him towards me to speed up our dance.

He twirled me and with the left arm brought my body to him, while his right arm grabbed my leg and raised it to his side. I was breathing heavily, heat radiating from our bodies. And the fire that was burning a few meters away from us wasn't helping. He suddenly pressed his lips against mine.

"The eternity for me is you, Ella." He whispered. My lips curled into a small smile before reclaiming their place on his. I didn't want it to be a gentle kiss. I wanted it to be passionate, to send shivers down his spine.

He pulled down the straps of my dress letting the top fall. I was quick to unbutton his shirt, desperate to feel his skin on mine. With one swift move of his hand, the dress peeled down from my body, leaving me naked in front of him. I guided him towards our tent and pulled him down, hovering over me. I instantly relaxed when I've felt the soft blankets on my back and his warmth on top of me. His tongue pressed against my lips waiting for me to grant him access. I happily did. A few moments later, Hephaestion stopped the kiss, letting his lips ghost over mine. Our breaths were mingling. I raised my head trying to capture his lips once more but he draw them away making me whine.

"Ella." He whispered prolonging each letter. I loved the way my name sounded when it was pronounced by him. He looked down at me and smiled, tracing my lips with his thumb. "If I remember well...you said last night that you can have patience. It's nice to see how the tables have turned."

"Don't." I warned him.

"Don't what?" He asked while stroking my leg from ankle to knee. "Tease like you did yesterday." He lowered his head to kiss my collarbone and went further down, biting my rib cage. I arched my back, moaning in pleasure. He pulled away letting me lay in front of him. I propped myself in one elbow and stared at him.

"It's not fair, you know. You are still half dressed." I pointed out.

I sat up and kneel astride him. He looked curious at me, waiting for my next move. When I started to grind up and down on him, he let out a loud groan.

"I love you." I whispered in his ear.

He had one hand resting on the middle of my back while with the other one he pushed aside the hair that was falling over my shoulder. I felt his hot breath over the sensitive skin. He pressed a quick kiss then without the slightest hesitation he bit down. I let out a shout at the sharp pain and dug my nails deeper into his shoulder blades.

"Mine." He breathed just before nuzzling his head on the crook of my neck.

I ran my fingers through his hair and made him look at me. In the moment our stares met no words were needed. His eyes were sparkling with desire and love. He was looking at me as if I was the only woman he ever wanted. Hephaestion used to tell me that, but in moments like this I could actually feel it. And I hope he could see the same in mine. Not even in my best dreams could I ever wished for such a strong connection.

We made love until the early hours of the morning, when the first stars decided toset. When we felt that our bodies couldn't take anymore, we fell asleep in each others arms.

3rd POV

Ella slipped back on her dress, letting Hephaestion sleep some more in the tent. On the basket she found coffee. He always knows what to bring. After a deep breath, inhaling the fresh air of the morning, the woman took a sip of the drink.

The morning breeze was swiftly blowing, making the tree's leaves rustle. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the cold wind touching her face.

"You woke up early." She heard a rough voice from behind. She turned around and saw Hephaestion's messy hair and sleepy figure.

"Usually I am the one who wakes up first." He said taking the cup Ella was holding in front of him.

"It's a special day. Who knows when I'll see you so sleepy again." She laughed.

"A few sips of coffee and a kiss from you and I'll be fine." He winked.

He put the cup back in the basket and went behind Ella, taking a look at her shoulder. He traced the bruise with his lips and then pressed his forehead against her back.

"Did I hurt you?" He asked while massaging her muscles.

"No. There is no pleasure without a little pan, is it?" She turned around so she could face him.

He moved a strand of hair that was framing her figure and kissed her deeply.

"So I finally saw your 'bad boy' side that everyone is talking about." She laughed.

"You still haven't seen anything, Ella." Hephaestion held her tighter against him. "It's getting cold. I think there will be a storm later. We should hurry home."

"Can't we stay a little longer? A little storm never bothered me ." she snuggled closer into his embrace as he was gently stroking her back. This was one of the moments that they wished it could last forever.