LUSTER

Away

'Your skin is so soft'

Arabella lay awake in the deep dark sheets of Eros' bed, his dark lulling scent flooding her nose as she felt his warm arm draped over her bare waist. She had been awake for a couple of minutes now, basking in the sun which shon through the floor length window. It was unbelievable that they were lying together like this, almost mirroring an affectionate couple. Yet that was exactly what they weren't, in fact they were a pair made by something deeper. They were made to destroy each other and she knew it. Yet she lay still, under his warm arm waiting. Waiting for him to awake and take her like had said last night.

'You know it is hard to have a lie in when your mind is running at a thousand miles an hour' his deep husky voice sounded. Sleep was stuck in his throat causing him to sound like the bass on an acoustic guitar. 'Sorry' Arabella replied sheepishly, she didn't mean to overthink but she had always been that way. She loved to analyse every situation thoroughly before following through but this time she had jumped in head first but she couldn't help her mind swimming back to shore. 'Come, lets get up and have something to eat' Eros instructed, his warm thumbs now rubbing her waist tenderly.

She hummed calmly, sitting up and pulling on the discarded black shirt from yesterday night whilst placing socks on her cold feet. Walking towards the window she looked out at the streets of London which was already busy with people holding their steaming coffees and their bags as they walked to work. it looked like a crisp morning, the winter frost painting the ground kindly and the trees bare of any leaves. She hated this time of the year, it was so cold and deceiving. The sun would shine the brightest but the chilly air reminded her of where they were

'Beautiful isn't it?' Eros said sarcastically, he had her thoughts of disapproval of the weather. He stood behind her with black pyjama bottoms hanging low on his waist and his chest bare. His luscious hair was wild with sleep and his skin warm with a nice hue. They both entered the bathroom, brushed their teeth in silence and went downstairs to the kitchen.

Arabella found herself on the sofa again, her mind elsewhere as usual as Eros pulled out a pan and turned on the kettle. 'Tea right?' he asked the blonde in which she nodded in reply. Soon the salty smell of bacon and eggs filled her nostrils as she watched the exotic man before her fry the contents in the dark pan. 'Come, I would like to sit at the counter' he said, waving her over. Arabella took two mugs from his cabinet and made the tea, placing them on the counter as Eros dished out the food. 'Thank you' the little girl said with a rosy tint to her cheeks. 'You're welcome baby' he replied, kissing her forehead and digging in

Was it weird that they were acting like a couple? They weren't, he wasn't her boyfriend and she wasn't his girlfriend but yet here they were eating breakfast together like a freshly married couple. 'Maybe you don't understand the situation' Eros sighed, turning to face Arabella. His knees brushed against hers as he faced her, reminding him of the night they first engaged with each other. 'You are mine. No one else can touch, kiss or be with you in the same way I am with you. Your body will submit and listen to every command I see fit. understand?' he explained, his dark brow now raised awaiting an answer

Arabella nodded her head in understanding and turned away from his burning eyes to carry on eating her food. 'Next time, I want to hear your verbal understanding. Yes?' Eros spoke, his strong hand pushing her jaw back to him. She nodded but stopped herself midway. Its a test Arabella. 'Yes, Eros' she said quietly but loud enough for him to hear her. 'Good girl'

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Eros and Arabella were stood in the elevator ascending to Arabella's floor. He had insisted that she get a change of clothes. 'I never told you how much I like your place' Eros added with a content smile, his hand squeezed her in confirmation as they walked through the door. That small comment made Arabella smile to herself, she never knew he could be so appreciative. 'Make yourself at home, I'm just going to get some things' she announced before letting go of him and running towards her room.