Tainted Chapter 15
Tainted
Pairing: Vam
Based in a sort of Fairytale world about a young servant named Bam who was given up to a slave dealer by his parents for money and his journey to find them again
Chapter 14: http://illithrien.livejournal.com/3449.html other chapters can be found at the start of that chapter.. im feeling lazy today :)
Chapter 15
Bam sat nestled in Ville’s arms as they sat atop the bed. Bam has been washed of the blood and tears before being donned in bandages.
Ville slowly ran his hand up and down Bam’s arm as he heard the story of what happened to him in the dungeon.
“I was so scared” Bam concluded in a shaky whisper.
“I know my love, but you’re free now”
Bam shook his head, “They can get me again. I’m still a servant”
Ville petted his hair lovingly, “Not anymore. After I bought you back I sent one of my guards to pay for your release”
“I’m sorry. I didn’t cost much did I?”
Ville chuckled, “Not nearly as much as you’re worth my love”
Bam leaned into Ville’s chest, he felt so contented. Bringing Ville’s arm closer around his body Bam gave a sigh, “I feel so safe in your arms”
Not completely able to push aside his guilt, Ville nuzzled into his neck, “That’s because I’ll never fail to protect you again”
They sat in a comfortable silence until a knock on the door bought them from their pleasant world and back into the real one.
“Who is it?” Ville growled, far from the state of mind to entertain.
“Queen Anita wishes for me to give you a message Prince Ville”
Ville groaned and opened the door, accepting the message and returning to Bam.
Unravelling the parchment, Ville read out loud, “My dearest son. Now that Brandon has healed sufficiently, I expect you to begin spending time with your betrothed. I have arranged for a private dinner with you and Lady Jonna down at the lake house tonight”
Bam found the floor interesting as he tried to suppress his disappointment. Damn reality.
Ville cursed under his breath, “I’m sorry Bam, but I have to do this… I promised”
Bam gave him a sad smile, “I understand Ville”
Ville bought Bam closer to him, “Promise me you won’t get jealous” he said, burying his face in the crook of Bam’s neck.
“I promise. I understand what you need to do and its ok, really”
Ville smiled at him, “I love you”
“And I you darling. But we must get you ready, dinner won’t be far off”
After giving Ville one last kiss and watching him disappear down the hall, Bam gave a sigh and closed the door. What was he going to do now?
He lay on the bed, intending to sleep. But all he could do was think about was what Ville and Jonna could be doing now… No, he promised Ville he wouldn’t get jealous. Besides, Ville loved him, he wouldn’t do anything with another person… would he?
It was late in the night when Ville returned to his room. In the darkness he could faintly see the silhouette of Bam in his bed.
He quietly stripped off his shirt and boots before climbing into the bed with Bam, careful not to wake him.
“How did it go?” Bam asked quietly, not quite able to hide the hurt from his voice.
Ville bought his arms around Bam and moved closer to him, “I missed you love”
Bam’s heart sank; Ville was ignoring the real question he asked.
“Goodnight my love” Ville said, kissing his shoulder.
“Goodnight” Bam whispered.
Bam awoke in the morning later than he anticipated. He reached out across the bed, searching blindly for Ville’s body. At the familiar crunch of parchment, he ripped his head from the pillow in confusion.
My Love, it read, I had hoped to spend the morning in your splendour, however my mother had organised a lunch with me and Lady Jonna, and I’m bound to attend, despite how much I ache to be with you. I will return to you as soon as I can, explore the castle in my absence if you wish, no one will refuse you access to anything you please. All my love, Ville.
Bam felt a smile creep across his features, oh how he loved this man! He ran his fingers through his hair after tossing the note back on the bed and sighed. Maybe exploring the castle was a good idea, it was better than moping about in the dark thinking of all the things Ville could be doing right now…
With a frustrated sigh, Bam quickly dressed and walked out the door. Stuffing his hands into his pockets, he began roaming the castle half heartedly.
Coming upon the lush palace gardens, Bam heard a familiar voice. He stopped dead in his tracks as his mind tried to figure out what to do. Should he leave Ville and Jonna in peace? Could he use this time to find out whether or not Ville really would have an affair?
Curiosity got the better of him as he hid behind a column and peered out at Ville and Jonna who sat on a blanket a few feet away.
“I’m glad you thought of this instead of the large lunch with your mother” Jonna commented as she sipped her wine.
Ville chuckled, “If you knew my true intentions for getting you alone you would not think it so sweet, my love”
She giggled, “Oh come now, it is obvious you would prefer Bam over me!”
He screwed up his face, “Good lord no!”
“So you do not love him?”
“That foolish child? No, I simply enjoy leading the poor soul on. He is so pathetic it truly is amusing”
“But Prince Ville, that is so cruel!”
Ville grinned before the smile softened, “Please, great beauty, call me Ville”
Jonna blushed, “Great beauty? You flatter me so”
Ville leaned in and brushed hair from her face attentively, “But it is so true” he whispered before his lips ghosted over hers.
Bam watched this with tears streaming down his face and his heart throbbing. After all they had encountered the previous day, Ville had just fed him lies? An amusement… That’s all he was.
“I should have known” he whispered to himself as he returned to the room. The thought of running from all of this was prominent in his mind. But he wanted answers. There would be no more running, not anymore. He would find out why that twisted bastard did such a thing to him.
As the doorknob slowly turned, Bam braced himself. He could feel fluttering butterflies in his stomach as the thought of confronting Ville grew more and more frightening. None the less, he stood his ground.
Ville’s slender form appeared behind the door as he closed it and flashed Bam his most charming smile, “Bammie my love!”
“My love? Isn’t that Lady Jonna’s pet name?” he hissed, trying to seem intimidating. But to his own ears the sentence was barely audible.
Ville’s smile quickly diminished, “Bam, I can explain” he said cautiously, inching closer to him.
“Are you sure I’m not too foolish and pathetic to understand you?” Bam asked, his voice finally holding the volume he wanted.
“Bammie you know I have to make her believe I love her… it’s my duty; I promised”
Bam tore his face away and stared at the opposite wall, trying to fight back tears that threatened to overflow.
Ville was close to reaching the blue eyed man now, he reached out with long fingers to touch the face he so desired but Bam pulled away.
“Don’t touch me you bastard” Bam hissed.
Ville was taken aback as he wrenched his hand away, “Bam please-”
“Leave me alone Ville, I can’t… I can’t deal with you know”
“Bammie…” Ville pleaded tears evident in his voice as he tried reaching for his love again.
“GET AWAY FROM ME” Bam shouted at the top of his lungs, “I HATE YOU, GO BACK TO YOUR PRECIOUS WHORE OF A FIANCE!”
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Oooooo the drama!! what will Ville do? ur guess is as good as mine XD i havent thought of that yet o:)
Comments are love :) coz we're nearing the end of the story!! :o ... or at least i think so anyway...