In the Rough - The Chronicles of the Diamond Prince
Chapter 12 -- The Sudden Surrender
Content warning:
PTDS/anxiety, strong language, graphic sexual content, mentions of sexual non-consent/reluctance, mentions of sexual violence
"Entertain each other." Mistress said, with a wink as She slid out the door, closing it behind Herself as She left on a three-day journey to a conference. Her new favorite toy and Her faithful right hand were left to their own devices, behind the door of Her chambers. This was the first time Mistress had authorized Nix to use Declan alone, and Declan was scared. He trusted Nix but he couldn't shake his irrational anxiety.
Phoenix had watched many times as the Lady had used Declan's slight body to pleasure herself, and how he gave everything he had into her. He'd seen every rippling muscle and every beautiful groan. The boy was talented, and selfless, and beautiful. Phoenix wanted to make him feel as gorgeous as he looked - and he wanted to feel that skin, those muscles, that mouth.
Declan turned to Phoenix and saw the look in his dark chocolate eyes immediately- and he knew he was getting fucked. He was nervous, scared of what side of Phoenix this would bring out. He'd been fucked before, at all his other owners' whims, he was a party favor to be passed around and used by guests, owners, and even more senior slaves, so why would here be any different. He'd naively thought that Phoenix might someday be his friend, but it was childish dreaming. The look on Nix's face now told him all he needed to know. He was a toy, a hole to be used, even to his peers. He just prayed that Phoenix would be merciful and quick- take what he needed and not drag it out for his own sadistic pleasure.
He sighed, and resigned, dropping to his knees and assuming a submissive pose; offering himself willingly, in hopes it might gain him some leniency from the torture to come. He held his breath, biting his tongue to keep the tears from falling. He remembered the way his former master rewarded his head slave the more sadistically he tortured the underlings. He had passed on every torture done to him tenfold beneath him. Flashes of his previous suffering clouded his vision; the voice of his tormenter ringing in his ears, all ominous threats and laughs. Ghosts of pain wracked his body as he remembered the large hands that beat him down and the cock that fucked him dry until he bled.
He was brought out of his thoughts by an unexpectedly gentle hand on his jaw. He couldn't stop a tear from slipping through his closed eyelid, landing on that very hand.
"Look at me." Nix's voice demanded, albeit gently. Declan's eyes flicked up obediently and met soft brown eyes gazing down at him. "You're shaking." It was more like a question than a statement. Declan once again averted his eyes. Nix could feel the fear and anxiety bubbling through Declan's body and he tried to will his way in, tried to soothe the impending panic attack he knew was coming.
"I'm sorry, Sir." He said under his breath, willing himself to still. He knew he should pretend to enjoy it, but he was so scared.
"Hey..." Phoenix clasped his hands on either side of Declan's face, gently urging him to stand. "It's okay sweetheart. You're going to be okay." Once Declan was standing, he wiped the remainder of the tear from his pale cheek, before several more followed. Phoenix's heart shattered at that moment. He knew that this broken doll would do anything commanded of him without question and had done so too many times in the past for people who didn't appreciate it. The way those beautiful green eyes had begged for mercy without him saying a word told an entire life story.
Something had obviously caused the trauma to resurface, and he would do anything to make it go away if he could. He pulled the boy into a tight hug, holding him close, hoping he would understand that he was safe and cared for. He breathed a sigh of relief when the boy's arms wrapped around him to return the hug, and a huge sob wracked his frail body. "It's alright, no one is going to hurt you, Bright Eyes. I've got you." He whispered into Declan's ear, running his hands soothingly up and down his back.
After some time, the sobs stopped, and Nix shifted them, still embraced, to the sofa in the little sitting area of the room. Once seated, they finally pulled away. Declan's beautiful eyes were dense and puffy from tears, fatigue etched in every inch of his skin. Phoenix leaned back against the arm of the couch, creating a perfect nook for Declan to rest in, should he choose. He gestured invitingly, and after only a moment's hesitation, Declan accepted, snuggling into Phoenix's side, his hand and face on his chest.
With a kiss to the top of Declan's head, Phoenix ran his hands all over the boy's body soothingly, whispering comforting words. He could feel the tension drain out of the body in his arms, his energy melting back into his calm, content state and mixing with Nix's once more, and he was so glad for it. The boy had been through so much. He did not want to be another source of anxiety for him. "I've got you baby - it's going to be alright."
Declan woke to darkness, the only light coming from the embers of a nearly extinguished fireplace. He could feel the heat from Nix's body, the gentle bass of his heartbeat. The soft light just outlined his sharp features as he slept - his arms still around Declan's body protectively. Something stirred deep in Declan's gut, and for the first time, he had a feeling like, he
wanted
Nix to use him. He wanted to show Nix his gratitude and that he was worthy - worth whatever sacrifice Declan had to make.
He couldn't explain or understand it, but he wanted Nix to know that he would bend the knee to him, slave or not. He shifted his position slightly, watching to see if Phoenix would wake - he didn't. He gazed at this man - up and down his long form... his eyes landing on the expanse of skin exposed by the undone buttons of his shirt. He had the unstoppable urge to lean forward and touch it, lick it, kiss it.