King Midas [Lotrips, PG]
kinda sequel to Brenda's drabble Ephemeral
King Midas
Elijah once told Dom about Midas who's touch turned everything - and everyone - into gold. He led a good life until his gift became a curse.
Dom had not understood Orli's words back then, had not wondered enough to ask about their meaning; but it wasn't important anymore because Dom had fought and he had won. Therefore he shouldn't feel this empty holding the man he loved, but he did; because regret tasted bitter on his tongue and no amount of sweethot kisses could diminish it; no gently touch, no loving word could honey the dull ache.
One night Dom dreamed about Midas, seeing Orli glow golden in his sleep. Dom yerked awake, shaking all over; he wanted to cry when Orli kissed him.
Dom asked Elijah how Midas finally became happy again, but Elijah didn't answer, just gave him a whistful smile and said, "Go home, Dom."
King Midas
Elijah once told Dom about Midas who's touch turned everything - and everyone - into gold. He led a good life until his gift became a curse.
Dom had not understood Orli's words back then, had not wondered enough to ask about their meaning; but it wasn't important anymore because Dom had fought and he had won. Therefore he shouldn't feel this empty holding the man he loved, but he did; because regret tasted bitter on his tongue and no amount of sweethot kisses could diminish it; no gently touch, no loving word could honey the dull ache.
One night Dom dreamed about Midas, seeing Orli glow golden in his sleep. Dom yerked awake, shaking all over; he wanted to cry when Orli kissed him.
Dom asked Elijah how Midas finally became happy again, but Elijah didn't answer, just gave him a whistful smile and said, "Go home, Dom."