He smiles back at me, and I do not think he has ever smiled at me quite like that. I am very aware of my own breathing, and I am almost disappointed when he breaks the moment.
"I shall call for refreshments."
A blushing girl scurries out, and Tetricus orders wine.
"See, you disrupt my household with your new splendour."
I laugh.
"Am I so splendid then?" I find myself pleased to be so described. It has hardly escaped my notice that I am a good looking man, but knowing Tetricus's tastes for boys, I am glad he does not seem disappointed with me. Not that it matters, of course, since he can hardly want me the way he has before. I, meanwhile, have realised I do want him; his touch was enough to tell me that. But the new desires I have would sit ill with him, I think.
I let him lead me to the dining room. We have spent many hours here together.
"I have fond memories of this room," I say, looking about me with a smile. "I have missed your parties." I take a cup of wine from the slave, and then she leaves us alone. I feel a nervous sort of excitement run through me. "What shall we drink to?" I ask.
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Date: 2010-10-21 08:26 am (UTC)"I shall call for refreshments."
A blushing girl scurries out, and Tetricus orders wine.
"See, you disrupt my household with your new splendour."
I laugh.
"Am I so splendid then?" I find myself pleased to be so described. It has hardly escaped my notice that I am a good looking man, but knowing Tetricus's tastes for boys, I am glad he does not seem disappointed with me. Not that it matters, of course, since he can hardly want me the way he has before. I, meanwhile, have realised I do want him; his touch was enough to tell me that. But the new desires I have would sit ill with him, I think.
I let him lead me to the dining room. We have spent many hours here together.
"I have fond memories of this room," I say, looking about me with a smile. "I have missed your parties." I take a cup of wine from the slave, and then she leaves us alone. I feel a nervous sort of excitement run through me. "What shall we drink to?" I ask.