User blog:Akasha1908/Tales from the AGG Mansion: Episode 1

Whew! Been a long time since I posted a short story on my blog here. I've been so busy lately! This is based on the image below. Thought it would be fun to try my hand at a Yaoi story, so here we go!



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KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

“Barbatos, I know you’re in there! Open the gosh darn door!”

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

“BARBATOS, OPEN THE DOOR!”

After 10 or so minutes of knocking, Barbatos finally opened the door. His chest was bare from the waist up, a sheet hastily wrapped around his waist. He yawned widely, rubbing his muscular chest at the same time. Mira’s heart fluttered against her will, but she kept her face schooled despite the butterflies in her stomach.

“What the hell, Mira. It’s 6:00 in the morning. What could possibly be so damn important?”

Mira could smell the incense burning from inside the room. The sound of rustling sheets caught her attention and she tried to peak in, but Barbatos blocked her view.

“Master requires your assistance.”  Mira replied impatiently. “There’s a sealstone event coming up and she wants to test out the new Phantom defense team.”

“At 6:00 in the morning?”

“It doesn’t matter what time of day it is. If master says now, then she means now! Be down stairs in 30 minutes. And make sure you have clothes on this time. Master doesn’t want to deal with another mass fainting fiasco.”

“Like it’s my fault women faint at the sight of me. And some men, too.”  He added with a wink.

There was soft laughter from inside his room, and from the sound of it there was one female and one male. Mira rolled her eyes.

“Just hurry up and get downstairs. Oh, and make sure your ‘friends’ find their way out of the mansion. Empty-handed this time. I’m tired of buying new sets of silver every time you have an overnight guest.”

He bowed dramatically, giving her one of his seductive smiles. “You know, I wouldn’t have to bring home strangers if a certain someone would accept my advances.”

Mira’s cheeks flushed, her skin heating almost instantly. “Not a chance!”  She snapped, turning on her heels and walking quickly down the hall. Barbatos laughed softly, shutting the door behind him.

“Who was that?”  The female asked sheepishly. “Your girlfriend?”

“No, that was Mira.”  The male replied. “And she’s not someone you want to mess with. I think it’s time we took our leave.”

“What he said.”  Barbatos replied. He let the sheet slip of his narrow hips as he wandered leisurely towards his closet.

“How am I supposed to leave with all that deliciousness in front of me?”  The female asked.

“Easy.”  The male said sweetly. “Get up and get dressed.”

“What he said.”  Barbatos repeated. “And make it quick. I need to shower.”

“You heard the demon. Let’s get moving.”

The male snatched the covers off the female, his eyes lingering a moment on her lush form.

“You know it doesn’t have to end here.”  She whispered, crawling towards the edge of the bed. “Perhaps you and I can find a quiet place while Barbatos works. You know, just you and me.”

“He’s mine.”  Barbatos stood at the foot of the bed, his eyes narrowing on the woman.

“If he’s yours then why did you bother sharing him with me?”

Barbatos grabbed her by the ankle, snatching her away from the other male. She flew towards him, his other hand catching her by the throat. Her startled scream was cut off as his hand tightened around her neck.

“Barbatos, don’t!”

Barbatos ignored the other male. He lifted the girl off the bed, dangling her by the neck. The tips of her toes stretched towards the ground as she gasped for air.

“I did not share by choice. I shared because my lover requested it. He’s the one who desired you, not me. In fact, it’s more like he shared you with me.”

“Barbatos, put her down now!”

“But she…”

“NOW!”

Barbatos sucked his teeth, tossing her onto the bed and storming towards the bathroom. He slammed the door shut, the sounds of the shower drowning out his cursing.

“Sorry about that. He can be a bit dramatic.”

“It’s ok.”  She said, rubbing her neck. “He obviously loves you very much.”

The male froze, his pale skin flushing red. His reaction made the woman chuckle softly.

“I’m guessing you didn’t notice?”  She asked.

“No it’s not that. It’s just… Well, it’s more complicated than that.”

“Love isn’t complicated.”  She replied wistfully. “It’s people that are.”

He didn’t answer, just looked at the floor, refusing to meet her gaze.

“Well, regardless.”  She said, sliding off the bed. “I had fun. If you can convince your lover to do this again, I’d be more than happy to come back.”

“I doubt even Barbatos could say no to that. Despite his response just now, he enjoyed your company as much as I did. We’ll be in touch, I’m sure.”

“Then I’ll be waiting.”

She gathered her belongings and quickly dressed.

“Do you need me to escort you downstairs?”  He asked.

“No, I can find my way out. And I promise I won’t steal anything.”

“Thanks. Take care.”

She walked up, placing a kiss on his cheek.

“Don’t forget to call, Ikutachi-kun.”

“I won’t.”  He replied, placing a gentle kiss on her lips in return.

When she left, Ikutachi made his way to the bathroom. He knocked twice, but there was no answer. He tested the knob, and, finding it unlocked, let himself in. Barbatos was in the shower, his towering form visible through the clear sliding doors.

“You didn’t have to be so rude, Barbatos.”

“I wasn’t being rude. I was simply protecting what’s mine.”

“I’m not yours.”

“You are, you just don’t want to admit it.”

“That’s because there’s nothing to admit.”

Barbatos slid the door open, his entire body on display. Beads of water formed on his chest, sliding down his stomach towards his belly button. Ikutachi licked his lips. He tried to look away, but it was impossible…

“I see the way you look at me, Iku.”

“What you see is lust, nothing more. Stop trying to find something that isn’t there.”

“Why do you insist on lying to yourself?”

“Why do you insist on seeing things that aren’t there?”

“You love me.”  Barbatos said firmly.

“No, I simply enjoy being loved; by you and by others of my choosing. I seek the pleasure of another’s touch and the excitement each new partner brings. For me, limiting myself to one lover is simply ridiculous. Why would I be foolish enough to limit myself to one person, when I can experience countless new pleasures with any partner I chose?”

“Because of love!”  Barbatos replied angrily. “You do know what love is, right?” “Don’t be ridiculous, of course I do! But just because I know what it is, doesn’t mean I feel like that about you! Honestly, Barbatos, your arrogance astounds me sometimes!” Barbatos snatched the towel from the rack, stepping out to the shower and wrapping it around his waist.

“Every night you’re here, Iku! In my bed! In my arms! This has nothing to do with arrogance, and you know it! You refuse to admit how you truly feel about me. You claim to be nothing more than a pleasure seeker, but it’s different when you’re with me. You know it is! You can tell me whatever you want, Iku, but your body doesn’t lie. You love me, why can’t you just say it!”

Ikutachi sighed, dropping his gaze to the floor. “What you speak of is nothing more than an illusion. You keep trying to romanticize our connection, when it is nothing more than physical compatibility. We make each other feel good, Barbatos, that’s it.”

“Stop lying! This is more than physical!”  Barbatos slammed Ikutachi against the sink, their lips inches apart. “For me.”  He continued in a hushed voice. “It’s more than physical. I love you. I know it because I’ve never felt this way about another in my entire existence. You are the only one I want, and to think of a life without you is the only thing I find ridiculous about this entire situation.”  Barbatos pressed his forehead to his. “I can give you the pleasure you seek. I can fulfill whatever desires you have. Just tell me what you want and I will give it to you. I swear I will be your everything.”

“You’re a fool.”  Ikutachi replied, his tone harsh and unforgiving. “You see things that aren’t there and expect me to live this absurd fantasy with you. Now release me at once.” Barbatos searched Ikutachi’s eyes, trying to find some sign of love in their amber depths. When he saw nothing, he did the only thing he could do. He let go…

“Get out.”  Barbatos whispered, taking a step back.

“Gladly.”  Ikutachi replied. He turned to leave, but when he reached the door, a chill ran down his spine. He turned back to find Barbatos standing in the bathroom door frame, watching him leave through the strands of his dripping wet hair.

“Something else you want to say?”  Ikutachi asked, the strange look in Barbatos’ eyes one he’d never seen before.

“I’m watching you leave.”  He replied, his tone void of all emotion. “I need to see it, so I can remember this feeling the next time I see your face. The moment you set foot outside that door is the moment you break my heart. I want to feel the pain of it, so when you come running back to me, I’ll have the strength to turn you away.”

“So if we’re not lovers then we’re nothing at all? We were friends before this, or have you forgotten?”

“I was never your friend, Ikutachi. If you can’t see that then you are the fool.”

“It doesn’t have to be like this, Barbatos. Perhaps with time we could…”

“Shut the door behind you.”

Ikutachi opened his mouth to speak, but he could think of nothing to say. Instead he walked out the door, closing it softly behind him…