Cadence hummed softly to herself as she walked out of the bathroom in only a purple towel, her eyes glazed as she turned to her left and opened a drawer on the armoire that sat next to her closet door.
Eclipse lay on her bed, sprawled like that 80's album cover where his right arm braced himself up and his left leg was up and creating an upside-down V. He watched as she dropped her towel, four long scars down her back, a reminder of their battle years ago.
"You know…" He drawled, and she yelped loudly, crouching into a ball as she quickly covered herself with her towel, and looked over her shoulder as she stood straight and glared at him. "I don't appreciate that little 'stunt' you did last week." He finished, looking at her unamused.
She readjusted the towel to wrap tightly around herself, and she turned to him as she growled, "Get the FUCK out of my room before I MAKE you!" Her teeth were bared in a snarl as she glared furiously at him.
He chuckled, getting up and strutting closer as he said smugly, "We both know you won't do that."
Her eyes narrowed, and she opened her mouth to respond, but he cut her off. "I've seen many of the photos that can be found on the web. You never wear provocative clothing. You never wear a bikini. You never allow a situation to occur where someone can take a picture of you in a compromising position." Eclipse said, smirking, "In fact, there are no pictures that show the skin over your heart." His claws brushed right over her heart, and she growled as she slapped his hand away.
"The fuck does that have to do with anything?" She snapped, narrowing her eyes at him.
He chuckled, getting on his knees so he didn't have to slump because of his height. "I've seen videos of you fighting, going after bounties. You would rather suffer minor bodily harm than risk your skin being exposed. You avoid, at all costs, pain first and exposure second. You don't wear spaghetti straps. You don't wear crop tops. You know what that tells me?" He said, his lower pair of hands resting on her hips and pulling her closer as he smirked.
"You'd rather get hurt a little than reveal your biggest shame… Your body." He purred, and she stiffened, narrowing her eyes. "You are ashamed of your looks. You try to cover up. Your confidence is all fake. All bluster. I know you won't try to remove me from your room. You could risk your towel slipping slightly. You would hate for me to see what you don't want me to see."
"So? That don't matter. Get the fuck out." She growled.
Eclipse chuckled, bringing close his upper right hand. He tapped his pointer finger and thumb together, an arc of orange electricity jumping between the digits.
"Oh, but it DOES matter. Nothing is known about you before your career. Nothing can be found except what you yourself have posted. People only see what you want them to see. Almost no one knows you, the REAL you." He purred, pulling her close with a smug smirk, and she leaned away slightly as she looked at him with suspicion.
"So many layers. You intrigue me, human. At first, I had only thought of keeping you far away from my brothers. But now…" He said, his upper right hand ghosting over her side, fingers curling into her towel just under her left armpit, "You've got my attention. You hold secrets, and I plan on finding them."
She growled, baring her teeth.
Small motes of electricity ran along Eclipse's rays, and his smirk only got more smug and arrogant as he said, "Oh, and… That little stunt you pulled. You call that a kiss? I'll show you a kiss." He leaned forward, his upper hands gently grabbing her face as his lower pair of arms grabbed her hips and pulled her close.
His lips pressed against hers, electricity arcing over his arms and rays as the hair on her arms rose in goosebumps. Her eyes were wide as she was stunned, and his tongue gently ventured further and explored her mouth, electricity coursing through the organ and affecting her. Sharp teeth, for sure, quite a strong jaw, and impeccable oral health,
He pulled away after a moment, smirking as he saw her red face and stunned expression.
"That was a REAL kiss." He whispered smugly, getting up and leaving, closing the door behind him and locking it.
It was only when he got to his room did he stop and question his actions. Wait, did he just kiss her? And like it?
His orange eyes flickered, frills standing on end as electricity crackled through them. Oh man, she tasted so sweet and savory, like a good steak.
He chuckled, tongue tracing over his sharp teeth as he thought over the interaction.
Why did he kiss her? Why did he like it? Does he… not hate her anymore?
Eclipse shook his head, sighing as he lay down in his bed.
So many questions and not enough answers.
But those answers, he will get eventually.
He always does.