Edward Cullen
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Post by Edward Cullen on Apr 7, 2009 11:15:04 GMT -5
Edward had missed Nadir.
That is to say, he'd been forced to stay inside all day, and when he'd emerged at night Nadir had long departed for the restaurant. He'd followed, but nothing of consequence had happened, for Edward had stayed out of sight. The next day proved cloudy, and Edward though it was an ideal time to scope out Nadir's home, and ensure it was safe for him. It only made sense; Nadir probably hadn't bothered to keep it up properly--his mind on far more lofty things--so Edward would do it for him.
Thus it was that Edward was in Nadir's garden, frowning determinedly at a most inefficient window fitting. Nadir was losing a fortune in heat! It would have to be remedied, and as Edward was an excellent carpenter, it was a matter of course that he would fix it himself. He ran back home for his tools, and was hard at work when the sun peeked out from behind the clouds without his noticing.
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Post by Nadir on Apr 7, 2009 11:57:14 GMT -5
Nadir had returned home at mid-day to retrieve some inventory sheets he'd left behind, and thought he might as well have a brandy whilst no one could see him.
Scarce had he poured a glass, however, and was upon the point of raising it to his lips, when something shimmered outside, catching his attention.
He was so dazzled for a moment as to not recognize the boy Edward. Nadir blinked, then rubbed his eyes, then stared openly as the boy's skin shimmered as if it were set with a million jewels, or as if he'd been rolled in diamond dust. His lips stood out, red as blood against his pale, stony skin.
God, I want to kiss him.
Nadir shook his head, wildly, trying to dispel the thought, glancing at his brandy and wondering if he'd already had a glass or six and forgotten. But no, all he could taste was the coffee he had had mid-morning, and the dry, prickling heat of lust creeping through every inch of his body.
His brows drew together, his eyes narrowing as he watched Edward...work.
What the hell does he think he's doing?
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Edward Cullen
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Post by Edward Cullen on Apr 7, 2009 12:13:09 GMT -5
((*dazzle dazzle*))
What Edward thought he was doing was exactly what he was doing, which was making an excellent join for the sill, which would admit no cold from outside or heat from within. It was also stylish yet in keeping with the rest of the house, which, now that Edward looked closer, looked much in need of repair.
However, Edward now became aware of two facts at once: 1) Nadir had come home unexpectedly in the middle of the day and 2) it was the middle of the day, and a sunny one at that.
Edward's skin of a killer sparkled and gleamed like a thousand diamonds, and that was just his face and hands. The dazzling light refracted through the glass of the window and sent rainbows dancing across the face of Nadir Khan, whom Edward now realized was staring at him.
Edward stared back, not winded from his exertion but breathless nonetheless, not that he needed to breath. He couldn't even smell Nadir out here, but the look in the man's golden eyes had much the same effect. Edward's jaw clenched, his eyes snapping shut and then drifting open to take in the sight again.
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Post by Nadir on Apr 7, 2009 12:20:43 GMT -5
Nadir set down his glass of brandy and slowly walked over to the window, sliding it open.
Reaching out, he brushed his fingers against Edward's sparkling jaw.
It seemed an age before he recovered his ability to speak, but then, at last, his voice came forth, low and calm--
"...what are you?"
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Edward Cullen
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Post by Edward Cullen on Apr 7, 2009 14:40:28 GMT -5
The window opened noiselessly. That's how good Edward was. And he stood still, preternaturally still, as Nadir caressed his marble-hard jaw. His skin was cool and smooth, despite the faceted appearance of the sparkles. And it did not seem like a long time at all to him before Nadir spoke.
"Nothing you need to know about," Edward said, his dulcet tones laced with regret. "I'm a monster." Nadir's scent filled the air, mingling with wood shavings. "Also a carpenter."
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Post by Nadir on Apr 7, 2009 14:59:50 GMT -5
"A monster?" Nadir laughed softly, his hand falling back by his side. "Indeed? Certainly, my terror is overwhelming me as we speak," he said dryly.
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Edward Cullen
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Post by Edward Cullen on Apr 7, 2009 16:29:49 GMT -5
Edward's eyes tightened. They did that a lot, because he didn't have to make sense. He was Edward Cullen.
"You don't know what you're talking about," he said bitterly. "Your innocent mind could never comprehend what I'm capable of."
He turned, faster than the eye could see, and shot over his shoulder, "You should forget you ever saw me."
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Post by Nadir on Apr 7, 2009 16:34:05 GMT -5
"Innocent?" Nadir's laugh was louder, this time, and longer. "Good luck, Edward."
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Post by Edward Cullen on Apr 7, 2009 17:17:11 GMT -5
He stopped, fixing Nadir with his amber gaze.
"Why do you laugh?" he asked. "Do you think this is easy?"
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Post by Nadir on Apr 7, 2009 17:31:10 GMT -5
"I think you're deluded," said Nadir. "Not without charm, to be sure, but deluded just the same. To believe that I am innocent, and that you pose a threat..."
Nadir laughed again, shaking his head.
"I've never feared you for a moment."
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Edward Cullen
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Post by Edward Cullen on Apr 7, 2009 17:58:23 GMT -5
Edward's eyes narrowed, his nostrils flaring, which had actually a rather alluring effect as it magnified his intensity.
"You're not supposed to fear me," he said. "Everything about me is... is engineered to fool you, to draw you in. I'm just camouflage for the insatiable demon inside."
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Post by Nadir on Apr 7, 2009 18:25:02 GMT -5
"Oh, really?" said Nadir, intrigued. "Tell me more."
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Post by Edward Cullen on Apr 8, 2009 10:08:47 GMT -5
"No!" Edward said, a bit huffily. "I mean, it's too dangerous! You're not supposed to know. You'll be in even more danger than you already are."
Edward closed his eyes, as if by doing so he could block out the sweet falafel smell and the brandy on his breath.
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Post by Nadir on Apr 8, 2009 18:01:18 GMT -5
"Danger? From what...or who? You?"
His eyes slowly roved over Edward's body.
"...I've faced worse. Much worse. And won."
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Post by Edward Cullen on Apr 13, 2009 13:52:21 GMT -5
Edward suddenly took Nadir's shoulders in his hands, the grip firm though he was holding back with a tremendous effort of will. He could not harm this man. He would not. His topaz eyes bored into Nadir's golden orbs.
"You don't understand," he said, his sweet breath belying the tone. "I'm a vampire."
He said the word with such conviction, and such despair, that it seemed to come from the depths of his not-soul.
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