Egyptian Sands (18+)(Private)

[Kotorichan]

Naeem frowned deeply at the sound of the boy's voice. "Bakari...?" He hugged the boy tightly, pressing his lips to the top of the his head. "I know you must hate me right now... Is there anything I can do to start to earn your forgiveness?" He trailed his fingers through the concubine's hair. "Please... I just want to see your smile again... I can give you enough money to move far away from this place and start a new life if you can't bear to stay here." His voice was filled with pain, he could barely force out the words. It was horrible to think of separating from his lover, but he couldn't allow himself to force Bakari to stay.

[Sathenus]

"I don't hate you." Bakari murmured. Even if he didn't fully understand why Naeem told him what he did he didn't hate the man. In the end he was sure that no matter what anyone said he would never hate Naeem. Still, what came from his Pharaoh next made him glance up. "I don't want to be sent away either." All he wanted was to pretend this conversation never happened. "Let's just move on. I want to pretend that this conversation never happened." He was happy before being told what he had been. In no way was he going to allow it to make him feel even worse than he had been lately.

[Kotorichan]

Naeem nodded sadly, stroking the boy's cheek. "As you wish..." He pressed his forehead against the other's. "Is there something else you would prefer to talk about? Or perhaps you would like to take a nice warm bath...?" His eyes closed slowly as he tried to just focus on boy's presence.

[Sathenus]

After their conversation, all of the emotions that had been dragged from him Ahniki felt exhausted. When Naeem asked him if he had something he would prefer to talk about or if he wanted to take a warm bath he didn't need to consider either option. Instantly he knew he wanted to soak in a nice warm bath. "Definitely a warm bath." He murmured reaching up to wipe away the tears that were still on his cheeks. He had enough crying for one day, he just wanted to relax and pretend that what he had just been told never happened. Leaning up he pressed his lips to his Pharaoh's, "I love you... I always will." Something deep down made him feel the need to let Naeem know that.

[Kotorichan]

Naeem leaned into the kiss needily, cupping the boy's cheek in his hand. "I love you too Bakari, and I only love you." He breathed, pressing their foreheads together. "I'm yours forever."

 

He pulled back slightly. "I would carry you... But I think that would be a bad idea." The man forced a smile, gesturing to his wound. "Would you mind if I join you in the bath or did you want some privacy?"

[Sathenus]

Bakari looked up at his Pharaoh when Naeem pulled away slightly. A small frown crossing his face. Of course the older man's health was more important as he slipped from the bed hands slipping into the other's. Gently Bakari pulled Naeem up from the bed to lead him into the next room so they could relax together. "You know I never mind you joining me." He commented with a smile. Only releasing his hold on his Pharaoh's hands when he turned to get the water all set for them. Once it was just the way he knew the other liked it Bakari reached for his hand again.

[Kotorichan]

Naeem lightly kissed the boy's hand. "I'm sorry, I don't want to reopen my wound and drop you..." He murmured. He walked with the concubine into bath and waited for him to finish preparing the water before slipping in. Naeem held his arms out for Bakari, smiling gently. "Thank you..."

[Sathenus]

"That's not what worries me." Bakari responded, giving Naeem a small smile. He wasn't truly bothered or upset that his Pharaoh was unable to carry him. Even if he enjoyed when the older man did, he was more worried about the wound. The last thing that Bakari wanted was for the older man to reopen it. Slipping into the water he moved instantly into the other's arms. Resting his head on Naeem's chest as his eyes drifted shut. "You're welcome." He responded, just glad to be able to do something for the other man. "How are you feeling? You... don't hurt do you?" Bakari asked being careful of where his arms had wrapped around his Pharaoh. The last thing he wanted to do was hurt him accidentally.

[Kotorichan]

Naeem hesitated for a moment at the question. On one hand he didn't want to worry the boy, but on the other he didn't want to lie to him. "I am a bit sore... But I know it's just healing, it hurt much less that it did yesterday." He hugged the boy close to his chest. "Please don't worry about me, it wasn't too serious..."

[Sathenus]

A small frown crossed his face at the words. Though Bakari was glad that it hurt less than it has the day before he was still worried. Even when he was told not to. "I can't help but worry about you." Bakari admitted. He definitely enjoyed being pressed so close to his Pharaoh. In a way he never really wanted to leave the older man's arms.

[Kotorichan]

"I'm more worried about you..." Naeem murmured. "I want to protect you from the whole world. I wish I could keep you by my side every moment of the rest of my life." His eyes closed tightly as he took a deep breath. "In moments like this it feels like nothing else is real..."

[Sathenus]

Hearing his Pharaoh say he was more worried about him made Bakari stiffen for a moment. Instantly he questioned himself wondering exactly why the man was worried. Mind going over whether or not he had been acting differently lately. It was hearing Naeem continue to eased his mind and allowed him to relax again. Nuzzling into the older man's chest as he sighed softly. "I wish moments like this never had to end." Bakari responded. He truly did wish that they could remain just like that for the rest of their lives.

 

Yet, he knew such a thing was impossible. Shifting in Naeem's grip he tilted his head back to look up at the other's face. Not moving his head from where it rested on the older man's chest. "You'd keep me... no matter what... right?" Of course he knew it was a strange question. However, something deep inside of him made him want to hear the older man say so. His heart had already started hammering painfully against his rib cage as he waited for Naeem to reply.

[Kotorichan]

"Of course, the only reason I would send you away was if that was what you truly wanted. And even then I would make sure that you were happy for the rest of your life." Naeem stroked the boy's cheek. "No matter what, I want you to be happy... Do you believe me?" He asked softly, his brow furrowing in worry.

[Sathenus]

Bakari was slightly pleased with the response. He would hope that if he ever went to Naeem and said he wanted to leave that the older man would try to convince him otherwise. "Yes. I do." He responded. Of course he believed his Pharaoh when he was told that the older man wanted to see him happy no matter what. Noticing the look that had crossed Naeem's face after speaking Bakari leaned up to kiss him again. He wanted to ease any worry that he might have about him.

[Kotorichan]

Naeem leaned up into the kiss, hugging the boy to his chest. He wanted to forget all about the difficult things in life, and all the mistakes he had made. His hands moved down to hold the concubine's hips, forcing himself not to do anything sexual. He didn't want to push Bakari after what had just happened.

[Sathenus]

Bakari was pleased when Naeem leaned into the kiss. A soft hum of approval slipping from him as he pulled back slightly. The kiss finally breaking. He was aware of the fact that his Pharaoh's hands were resting on his hips, a simple motion he was used to initiating more. Looking into the older man's eyes Bakari contemplated if he really wanted them to go any further after everything that had happened. With the guards, and what he had been told just a few minutes earlier. What he had discovered truly did not make him want to have any sort of sexual encounter for awhile. Leaning forward he pressed a gentle kiss to the side of his Pharaoh's neck. "Today... I just want to spend time with you. As a companion. Nothing more." His voice was soft. He hoped it was reassuring as well, but for today at least he wanted no sexual encounters. He just hoped he wasn't insulting his Pharaoh by asking for this, or upsetting him.

[Kotorichan]

"Of course..." Naeem moved his hands back up to the boy's waist. "I'm sorry... As ridiculous as it sounds I think I got used to showing you my feelings through touch. It's a terrible habit isn't it?" He forced a slight laugh. "I just... Feel like there are only so many times I can tell you that I love you before it sounds meaningless." His arms moved to wrap around Bakari's body, hugging him close. "But if you do not mind I will keep telling you that I love you..."

[Sathenus]

“I’ll never get tired of hearing you tell me you love me.” Bakari responded truthfully. He loved hearing those words come from his Pharaoh, they meant more to him than most would think. “I love you.” He murmured leaning his head against the older man’s shoulder. “It’s not a terrible habit either. But I don’t want you or anyone else to think that I only want sex. I like every way you show me your feelings, whether sexual or otherwise.” Right now Bakari felt like it was necessary to tell Naeem that. He wanted his Pharaoh to know that he truly loved everything the older man gave him. In this moment, he just wanted the other’s time and attention in a more companion like aspect.

[Kotorichan]

Naeem managed a slight smile and gently stroked the boy's cheek. "You're so sweet to me..." He pressed a gentle kiss to Bakari's forehead. "Even after I made you cry..." The last words were barely above a whisper. He leaned back slightly so he could look into his lover's eyes. "I know that you aren't with me just for sex, I am usually the one who comes onto you aren't I?"

[Sathenus]

"You aren't the first person to ever make me cry. I doubt you'll be the last." Bakari murmured in response. Of course he didn't really like to think about the reason behind just how the older man had made him cry. The slight thought made his heart ache which only made him want to cry again. Flashing a smile at Naeem's words Bakari couldn't help but laugh softly. "Mainly, yes. That doesn't mean everyone sees it that way." Of course his Pharaoh was more than likely the one to initiate sex. There was a small part of Bakari that wasn't even sure if he was allowed to initiate sex. Though a few times he was sure his own actions had brought it on, he never felt like he truly initiated it.

[Kotorichan]

"Honestly I worry that the opposite might be true..." Naeem admitted, his voice soft. "You stay with me despite the sex." He ran his finger's through Bakari's hair. "It never seems that you hate it, but I am never sure if you want me to do those things..." He shook his head slightly, realizing that he was getting too dark. "I'm sorry, this is not the time to talk about such a thing is it?"

[Sathenus]

"Until recently... I feared punishment if I ever told you no. It didn't mean I didn't want it... but sometimes I truly just want your company." Bakari responded. He absolutely loved the man before him. But that didn't mean that until recently he didn't fear some sort of punishment if he ever refused to give the older man his body when wanted. The fear of being punished in any sort of way made it so he obeyed no matter the order. Now Bakari felt much more at ease. Though he knew he could not refuse was someone else around to here. It was nice to know that if he did not feel up to it he could say so and not fear what might happen for doing so. Running his hands over the older man's chest he spoke once more, "Is there ever really a good time to talk about such a thing?"

[Kotorichan]

"I would never punish you..." Naeem felt his chest hurting at the very idea of it. Of course Bakari would have thought that... He was always just a slave, something lower than human. If he displeased his master then there was no doubt he would be punished. Even if Naeem wasn't the pharaoh. He pulled the boy close to his chest. "I love you Bakari... I wish..." He trailed off. "I wish things were different..."

[Sathenus]

“B-but… wouldn’t someone else if you didn’t?” Bakari asked. He couldn’t even hide the fear in his voice. It had been a fear he had ever since he had arrived, that if he said he didn’t want to or refused that he would be punished. Regardless of whether or not Naeem did it himself. “I love you too.” Bakari responded wrapping his arms tightly around his Pharaoh and relaxing against him. Looking up at the older man when he said he wished things were different. In a lot of ways so did he, but he was happy to have his Pharaoh no matter what. Leaning up he pressed his lips to the older man’s. “I’m just glad to be here… with you. No matter what my true role or status.”

[Kotorichan]

"I would never let someone else punish you either. If necessary I would say I was going to punish you in private, but I would never go through with it. If someone ever tries to punish you while I'm not around then tell me. Everyone here should know..." Naeem paused for a moment and took a deep breath. "They should know that you're my 'property' so they aren't allow to lay a finger on you without my permission."