To Love A Demon

Chapter 3

This dream is far different than any I have ever had, ever. I glance around the room, paintings cover one wall, the rest are painted a crimson rose color. I glance around at the room and in the back of my mind I wonder where I am exactly. The door creaks open and I sit up clutching the blanket to my chest. In walks Hades striding confidently, he notices immediately that I am awake, and stops dead in his tracks. I smile softly at him and pat the bed beside me. His answering smile is blinding, walking closer he pauses about four and a half feet from me and hesitates slightly. So I scoot to the edge of the bed and stand, looking down I notice, thankfully, that I am still in my shorts and tank top. Smiling I circle him, looking him up and down taking not of my observations. He looks to be about six and a half feet tall, closer observation shows that he seems to be in very good shape, each time he moves, it seems as though his muscles strain against the fabric of his shirt. I quickly decide that I made the right choice. "So, Hades, since I can already tell that you're much more open and honest than that pansy in white, can you tell me why I'm here?" I ask as I walk around to stand in front of him. He grins, trying to hold in the laughter at my reference to the man in white I assume, "You're here because you chose me. You finally found the strength to stand up to Derek, er, the pansy in white, as you so wonderfully put it." I grin at him proudly." I have a knack for aptly naming things." I say jokingly. He tilts his head curiously at me, "Oh? Do tell, what is the name you would give me?" I ponder for a minute, thinking carefully. "Let me ask you something, what is your opinion on free will?" he looks thoughtfully at me for a moment, "I think that everyone should be given the choice to make their own decisions, on their own terms." I nod thoughtfully "With that statement in mind, I shall name you…. Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome." I wink at him and he laughs softly. "Handsome huh?" I nod and give him a brilliant smile. He takes a step closer and then another and another until he's about a foot away from me as I tip my head back to look up at him, my smile never wavering. "Why thank you, you are quite stunning yourself." I blush softly "My turn now." he says as he takes my hand and leads me away from the bed. Releasing my hand he slowly walks in a circle around me, his movements fluid and graceful, like a panther. Sizing me up, I can almost feel his gaze caressing me as he examines me. Stepping behind me he gets so close I can feel the heat from his body. Suddenly his hands are on my hips and I'm pulled back against him. Tipping my head back I gaze up at him with absolute trust in my eyes. He smiles down at me, raising his hand to slide a finger down my cheek. "I feel so lucky to have you here. All those years watching you walk away, it bothered me more and more each time. I'm so glad you finally broke free." "So am I." His smile is blinding as he cups my cheek in his hand, and as his lips touch mine, I open my eyes.