AC One Shots

Alexios

ᴀʟᴇxɪᴏs x ɴᴇᴜᴛʀᴀʟ! ᴀᴛʜᴇɴɪᴀɴ ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ

The way salty water dripped of his dark locks and rolled down tan muscles made even the sun go pale in jealousy.

Alexios confidently strode towards the shore, seemingly aware of the attention he got. Stepping on the gritty sand, the man run a hand through his wet hair, his sun-kissed skin glowing as if coated with honey. A hot blush rose onto your cheeks.

He made his way towards you, movements smooth like a mountain lion's. Months passed since your last meeting, but the mercenary was still as stunning as ever. Only the scars on his skin had become a true collection. Some wrapped around his biceps, others were dragged over his chest and torso.

Alexios stopped mere metres from you and curiously eyed the armor over your chest, the sandals on your feet. Last was your face, covered by a silver-blue helmet. The man made a sound of disapproval and marched towards you with quick impatient steps. As he pulled it over your head and dropped it, you were taken aback, to say the least.

"I want to see your face."

Out of happiness and disbelief you couldn't answer, just show him a tremulous, shy smile.
But in your mind thousands of sweet, sugar-coated words twirled around, some that you wanted to voice.
You wanted to show the brunet that you missed him, that you were happy seeing him, hearing his voice.
"You're back." It came out croak and unsure but at least you did something, instead of gaping like a fish without water.

Warmth, that's what you felt the moment Alexios placed his hand on your shoulder.

"Of course", he leaned forward and pressed his cheek against your right one. "how could I not? My heart keeps calling for you." The man stiffened. "That sounded worse than I thought." He was clearly embarresed. Wrapping your arms around his neck, you whispered: "I missed you too."

After reuniting, both of you decided to rest under nearby trees to watch the splashing waves. Knees touching, Athenian and Spartan sat next to each other. Forgotten were war and worries. Right now, the only thing that counted was hearing the others serene breathing, feeling their presence.

Alexios nudged your hand with his, backed away, then continued, until you softly interlocked fingers. He grinned happily and so did you.
Even when it started to get dark nobody felt the need to stand up.

"You got muscles." You almost choked. That's how he broke the silence?

"Well, you're not the only one who's been working out." What a stuttering, flushed mess you were.

"I like it", Alexios simply exclaimed and squeezed your hand.
And I like you.
Nothing difficult, but you couldn't get yourself to say these words.
"Where are you going to stay?", you asked instead. "I can't take you with me." The others surely wouldn't be happy.

"Here." You stared at him in disbelief. "Stop making that face. I slept in the wild numerous times. One more night wouldn't hurt." Alexios smiled. "Don't worry, Love."

Rubbing your neck with a sigh you gaced at the nearby sea. "I just wish that we could finally be together without someone judging or calling us traitors."

"You shouldn't think about that now", the Spartan cupped your cheeks and stroke them lovingly.
"Let's enjoy our reunion."

You felt the need to apologize but before you could, soft lips connected with yours. Alexios and you only kissed once on the evening before he went to Pephka and it left you with butterflies in your stomach for days.

There was no moving whatsoever, just lips simply pressed together. Short and sweet.

"I'll kiss you differently once we're not in such a dispirited mood." The mercenary bit his lip. "I want it to be romantic." He always had ways to make your heart swoon for him, make you fall in love even more.
"Alexios?" Golden-brown eyes beamed with joy after hearing you call his name. "(Name)-"

"I love you", you blurted out and quickly hid your face.

Although you could not see it, you knew that he was smiling from ear to ear.

"I love you more."

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Requested by jacobstophat