Open Arms

by April Hackett

Part 2


 

Present:

Gently touching his son's face, LaCroix felt him flinch slightly at the contact. Exhaling  softly, he lightly rubbed his thumb across Nick's cheek. He thought sorrowfully. "Nicholas,  we must make the attempt and try to overcome this." LaCroix insisted. He knew this was  the point of decision for Nicholas. They had to get past all the hateful words, all the  violence and wariness that hung between them, before trust and love could stand in its  stead.

"I don't know, LaCroix." Nick softly replied. He closed his eyes and took a tenuous  breath.

"I know we have had a turbulent relationship, Nicholas, but I have only done what I  thought was best for you." LaCroix reasoned as he tried to reassure his child. "I may have  been a little insistent in my desire to point you in the right direction," he conceded with a  tinge of stiffness to his voice.

Nick slowly smiled as he heard the words and the tone of his master. He knew that  statement had been hard for LaCroix. he thought as he opened his eyes to look at  LaCroix. He could feel the ancient's desires through their connection.

LaCroix concentrated on their link, trying to reassure his child. Nick had come full circle  in the battle with himself. <Besides, hadn't honey worked better than a stick when dealing  with Nicholas?> the elder vampire thought with a slight smile. Just the right push and the  wayward child would come home again.

Looking at his son as he continued to caress his face, LaCroix softly asked, "Would you care to dance, Nicholas?"

"LaCroix...?" Nick could feel his hesitation seeping away as he was surrounded by all the  ardor LaCroix was sending through their link. Seeing the understanding on his father's  face, Nick cautiously leaned int o LaCroix's arms. He let go his trepidation when he felt  himself being pulled into a protective embrace. Running his arms around the elder  vampire's back, Nick returned the hug as a quiet sob escaped him. Closing his eyes, he  laid his head on LaCroix's shoulder and took the lea p of faith that returning to this life  entailed.

LaCroix shifted Nicholas slightly in his arms, enjoying the feel of his favorite. Holding him  tightly, LaCroix let his thoughts drift back to on e of the last times when Nicholas had  welcomed his attention.

Flashback 1750's: Paris, France

"Control, Nicholas. You must maintain control." LaCroix scolded. "I expect you to be  able to hold yourself in check; after all, you are over 500 years old."

"LaCroix...My age hasn't anything to do with my control problems right now and you  know it!" Nicholas insisted. "I simply think after a morning of play, it's time to move a  little faster," he complained as another surge of desire coursed through him. Growling to  himself, he suddenly thought of a way to accelerate his master's desires and hold off his  own.

"What are you doing, Nicholas?" LaCroix asked with a touch of apprehension in his voice.  Needing a diversion from the driving desire to bite, Nicholas had rolled them over,  catching the older man by surprise.

"I'm working on my control, LaCroix." Nicholas replied around the smile that was trying  to appear.

As LaCroix settled on his back, he felt a wet tongue moving from one nipple to the other  before heading toward his groin. Groaning in anticipation, he laid his head back and ran  his long fingers through the blond hair in front of him. The groan turned into a growl as he  felt the need inside him growing rapidly as Nicholas applied his considerable lovemaking  talents. the elder vampire considered as another surge of desir e coursed through him.  Taking his master's shaft into his mouth, Nicholas slowly stroked up and down, savoring  the sensation. He knew that concentrating on LaCroix' needs would help him delay his  own. Feeling the gland expanding at his attention, he moved his hand from the broad chest  down to the large sack, stroking it gently. Nicholas could feel the driving passion  hammering at his control, but he wasn't ready to let the beast free yet.

"Nicholas, come here!" LaCroix growled, his lust making his voice deep and sensuous.  Moving slowly up his master's body, Nicholas felt a surge of power as he realized yet  again the feelings he could produce in his master. A faint snarl escaped him as he felt  LaCroix pull him into a hard, driving kiss. Thrusting his tongue into his master's mouth,  Nicholas felt his master's canine slice across his tongue. Fangs clicked together as their  desires and bloodlust escalated from the salty taste. The taste of blood sent a wild  torrent flooding through both men.

Wanting more, LaCroix broke from the kiss with a roar of desire and reared his head back  before buried his fangs into Nicholas's neck. The taste from his son's blood was exquisite;  filling him with fire and light , the smell musky and uniquely Nicholas.  Nicholas attacked LaCroix' throat a moment later. The sense of his master was  overwhelming in the blood. So much time, so much life was locked in his master's blood.  Predatory desires lurked there, just waiting to pounce. Nicholas let the emotions flow over  him, taking them into himself. Locked together, both could sense the need singing in the  bloo d they were drinking.

Not wanting to sate his thirst yet, LaCroix released his hold after a few mouthfuls of the  savory liquid, licking his lips cle an of the precious fluid. Nicholas let go a few moments  later.

 "Come, Nicholas, we need to express our passion in a more direct way." LaCroix  said as he leveled himself up.  Feeling the pounding of his desire, Nicholas complied.  Present:

{With nothing to hide believe what you mean to me... waiting with open arms}

Raising his head, Nick turned golden colored eyes to his father. A like gaze was returned  as their eyes met. Placing a hand behind LaCroix' neck, Nick pulled him into a warm,  tentative kiss. He felt the arms around his waist tighten as the kiss deepened with desire.  Breaking free from the kiss, both men felt the intense emotions as they broke over them  like a huge wave.

"Nicholas, are you sure?" LaCroix whispered, watching the exquisite creature that he had  chosen to be his son.

"Yes, LaCroix." Stepping back, Nick continued, "I need some emotional stability in my  life." After taking a deep breath, Nick sighed and looke d away. "I have come to the  realization that all the things that have happened to me during the past few years occurred  because I have been fighting myself; my nature. I can't survive like this anymore." Looking  back at LaCroix, Nick grinned slightly and said, "I want you in my life, LaCroix--I need  you in my life."

Opening his arms to his son, LaCroix smiled when Nick stepped into his embrace and  wrapped strong arms around his father's waist again. Feeling Nick lean his forehead  against his shoulder, LaCroix leaned down to his son's ear and whispered, "Who else  could understand you like the one who made you, Nicholas. Now, would you like to do  something about all this tension I sense in you?" LaCroix teased.

Nick felt fingers steadily bringing his head up. Looking up at his master, he closed his  eyes when he felt lips gently caress his lips before they moved across his cheek to descend  to his neck. A tingle streaked throughout his body before it settled in his groin when  LaCroix opened his collar and began to explore the skin around his throat. Softly moaning  at the touch, Nick reached up to LaCroix's shirt and began unbuttoning his shirt.

"I believe we would be more comfortable upstairs, don't you?" Not waiting for an answer,  LaCroix wrapped his arm around his son's waist and flew them up to the second floor.  Leading the way into the bedroom, LaCroix turned back to Nick and slowly resumed  unbuttoning his shirt, all the while running his fingers against the pale skin still partially  hidden by the shirt. After pulling Nick's shirt tail out, he moved on to the pants, releasing  Nicholas' gorgeous cock from its tight confinement.

Nick reciprocated by pulling the jacket and shirt off his father. As he dropped them to the  floor, he froze, then inhaled sharply when LaCroix' fingers reach into Nick's open pants,  drawing his rapidly enlarging penis out. With the first touch, Nick closed his eyes in  anticipation, but upon hearing LaCroix chuckle, anxiously looked into his master's face;  waiting for the verbal backhand of old. Feeling the reassurances through the link and  seeing a small smile on LaCroix face, Nick began to relax under the sure hands of the  ancient vampire.

"I see you are more than ready to begin, hummm... Nicolah." LaCroix murmured as he  stroked his son's cock gently. "Considering your erection, I guess there won't be much in  the way of foreplay this time, will there?" LaCroix teased. Releasing his son, the elder  vampire finished removing his clothing and moved toward the bed. Holding out his hand,  he silently waited for Nicholas to take the last step toward hi s acceptance of the situation.  Feeling a nagging doubt, Nicholas looked at his father and asked, "Do you really love  me... LaCroix?"

"How can I not, Nicholas." was the reply. "After all, out of all mankind , I chose you to be  my son. How could I not love you." LaCroix quietly stated.

Reaching for the offered hand, Nick took the final step, confidence replacing indecision  while LaCroix continued to reassure him through the link.

Pulling him closer to the bed, LaCroix breathed a slight sigh of relief before returning to  the pleasurable task at hand.

With a brashness rarely seen in their relationship, Nick began to caress and lick his  master's throat, to the utter delight of LaCroix. Responding to the ardor Nick was  displaying, he eased the rest of his son's clothes to the floor. Nick stepped out of them as  they reached the bed.

Pushing the bitter taste of guilt aside, he was determined to enjoy himself. Later. he  thought; later, I will face down the guilt.> After all the centuries he had lived, Nick felt  truly free for the first time. Nick lightly pushed LaCroix onto the bed and climbed on after  him. Kneeling over his master, he growled deep in his throat as he lowered his head to  begin.

Flashback 1750's: Paris, France

Moving up beside his master, Nicholas laid down on his side. Settling in behind him, the  ancient vampire eased himself into a comfortable position. LaCroix draped his left arm  across the younger man's waist and grasped the aroused cock. As he slowly stroked it up  and down, he bent his head close to Nicholas' neck and began nuzzling the skin behind his  ear.

Nicholas shivered as the intense feelings his master was causing primed his body for  release. Moaning, he felt LaCroix' cock rubbing against his buttock. All the sensations on  his skin were driving him wild! Thrusting his hips back against his master's groin, he  growled when LaCroix lightly laughed, then said, "Patience, Nicholas, you have to learn  how to enjoy the heightened senses your body is feeling."

"LaCroix, ....I burn. Do it now.... please!" Nicholas hissed in excitement.  "So.... you want to be taken, Nicholas?" LaCroix whispered into this creation's ear.  Dragging his hand up Nicholas' waist to idly brush again st his chest, LaCroix had to  tightened his hold when Nicholas pushed against his master's arm, trying to turn back  around. "Or do you want to be the taker."

The elder vampire relished the feelings of power that were pulsing through him. It pleased  him to see his child in this aroused state. "When you can finally accept your nature and  revel in it, then you will be ready to be the taker, Nicholas.... and not before." LaCroix  softly purred, his voice caressing his son as his hand continued to lightly pet.

Jerking his head away from LaCroix, Nicholas growled again in frustration and increased  his efforts to turn over. The internal pressures were overpowering him; the pulsing in his  groin and the need to bite and feed.

Taking a firm grasp of Nicholas, LaCroix forced him to hold still. He could feel all the  emotion building inside his protege as it fed back through the link. Enjoying the mastery of  the younger vampire, LaCroix positioned himself for penetration. Thrusting slowly into  Nicholas' tight ass, LaCroix almost lost control as his senses overloaded on the delicious  stimulation. He found his rhythm quickly though, moving in and out, the friction leading  both vampires closer to their orgasms.

LaCroix began to stroke Nicholas' cock in time to his thrusts. Threading his right arm  under the pillows, he reached up and began to pinch and fondle his lover's nipples as he  leaned down and dragged his fangs across the side of Nicholas' neck, in anticipation. The  ball of fire in his groin became more pronounced as he pounded harder and harder. When  LaCroix felt his orgasm near, he snarled and sank his fangs into his son's neck. Tasting  Nicholas' pleasure, he continued to pound his shaft in and out, anticipating his  approaching release as it began to swirl through him.

 

Drawing the delicious blood into his mouth, he tasted the younger vampire's orgasm  singing through his veins. He savored the taste, lettin g the flavors and memories of his  son flow into him. Feeling teeth in his wrist pushed LaCroix over the edge. He relished the  feeling of his life's blood flowing into his child's mouth, completing the circle between  them. As the intense waves of pleasure dimmed, both vampires relaxed against the bed  and each other, sated.

Present:

{Now that you're back I hope you'll see how much your love means to me}

Laying across his master's legs, Nicholas was displaying his considerable , if rusty talents.  LaCroix was panting heavily as Nicholas stroked with firm, measured movements, up and  down the hard shaft. The tingling that announced his coming orgasm began to gather in his  belly and radiate out.

Nick tasted the beginning of LaCroix's orgasm as the pleasure built in th e old vampire.  Knowing that it wouldn't be long now, he slid his hand underneath his master and none  too gently inserted his middle finger into LaCroix's ass. He heard a gasp and felt the cock  he was ministering to jump as he slowly began sliding first one, then two fingers in and out  of the tight anus.

It didn't take long for the orgasm to crash down on LaCroix after Nick added the extra  stimulation. A long, low moan began as his protege continued to suck and stroke the  jerking cock, milking every drop of cum from LaCroix. Wave after wave of intense  delectable ecstasy cascaded through his body as Nicholas continued to administer his  attention to LaCroix's groin. When the last of the spasms ended, Nick lifted his head and  looked up his master's body. LaCroix raised a shaky head to face a vamped out Nick.  "I believe it's my turn now," a golden eyed Nick hoarsely stated.  "I'll be more than happy to begin again, but in a few minutes. I'm still enjoying the last  one." LaCroix conceded somewhat breathlessly as he laid his head back down.

"That's all right, LaCroix. I had something else in mind." Nick replied, his voice rough  with desire. Nick moved over him and leaned down to kiss him again. It was a slow,  burning kiss that spoke of all the pain, all the love, and all that could be between them.  When it ended, LaCroix was breathing hard and his eyes had gone fey gold.

Looking at Nick, LaCroix realized what his son was implying. What surprised him even  more was the excitement coursing through him at the thought that Nick had finally  maneuvered himself into being the taker. His only excuse for not putting up more of a  fuss was the total unexpected actions of his son.

Raising his hands up to Nick's neck, LaCroix pulled the young vampire back down for a  second kiss. When their lips met, he tried to turn over, trapping his prodigal son on his  back. Nick grinned as he felt the expected move. Holding his position as they dueled with  their tongues, Nick eased between LaCroix's legs and positioned himself for penetration.  When they broke from the kiss, gasping for breath, Nick growled deep in his throat and  thrust into LaCroix's ass.

"Damn, Nicholas, that hurt!!" LaCroix complained as he tried to wiggle out from under  Nick.

"And you don't think it hasn't hurt when you've done it?" Nick sarcastically asked. "All's  fair, LaCroix. Now shut up and enjoy it. I certainly will." Nick bent his head down to  LaCroix's chest and began teasing his nipples as he stroked in and out.

Moving in rhythm with Nicholas, LaCroix was surprised that he was enjoying being the  submissive one this time. Nick began to stroke harder as he approached his orgasm. Leaning his head back , he  closed his eyes, enjoying the multitude of sensations that coursed through him. Feeling  LaCroix building toward another climax only excited Nick more. Lowering his head again,  he briefly looked at LaCroix, noting the pleasure displayed on the normally stoic features.  When his climbing passion triggered his bloodlust, he quickly drew his head back and with  fangs flashing, roared as he struck for LaCroix' throat. The sweet, life-giving blood filled  his mouth, whispering to him of emotions and feelings that they had never spoken of.

As Nick fed, he felt LaCroix's hand slip behind his head, holding him steady. Then the  fangs of his master pierced his neck, drawing sustenance and comfort from him. As their  blood-link vibrated with their passion, Nick felt the warmth in his groin explode through  him. Pumping deep into his master's ass, Nick emptied himself, feeling the waves of  exquisite release coursing through him. Wave after wave crashed over him, washing the  tension in his body away.

Nick's release brought LaCroix over the edge. As both vampires fed, they felt their bodies  beginning to relax after the intense emotional catharsis both had gone through. LaCroix  released his hold on Nick's neck and shifted into a more comfortable position, taking care  not to break his child's grip. Nick laid down next to his lover and carefully released his  fangs from his master's neck. Propping his head up on his arm, Nick looked at his master  and sighed.

"What?" LaCroix asked, hearing the sigh.

"I was just remembering...." Nick replied, with a contented smile on his face.

"Remembering what, Nicholas?" LaCroix carefully pressed.  "Different times when we were happy together. Times when I could relax around you;  times without the bullying and fear. I haven't wanted to remember the good times..."  Nick's voice had dropped to a near whisper by the end of his statement. He was surprised  that he had admitted his feelings to LaCroix. Lowering his eyes, expected a scalding  comment to hit him.

 

LaCroix placed two fingers under his son's chin and lightly nudged his head up. Looking  his master in the eyes, he saw the pain that his words had caused flitting across his master's  face, to be replaced by confusion.

"And now, Nicholas? How do you feel now?" LaCroix asked. It was better if they got all  of this out in the open. Now that Nicholas was willing to open up a little, maybe they  could bury some of the hurt from their past.  Sitting up, Nick folded his legs under him and sat very still for a long while. Just as  LaCroix was beginning to worry, Nick looked over and smiled. "I feel contented for the  first time in a very long while. I st ill have a few concerns, but maybe, if you're willing, we  could work through them...?" Nick smiled slightly as he took a chance and opened his  heart t o LaCroix.

Feeling the warmth from Nicholas, LaCroix sat up and pulled his son into his arms. As he  hugged him warmly, he softly said, "Nicholas, I would like that."

Breaking apart, Nick sat back and smiled at LaCroix. "I want you in my life, LaCroix. But,  I don't want you running it! Let me find my own way, okay?" Nick asked seriously but  with a teasing tone to his voice.

"Only if you will listen to me once in a while. I do have more life experiences than you do  to draw upon. Some of my suggestions might actually be to your liking-- if you'd only give  them a chance." LaCroix answered back. Leaning against the headboard, he shrugged  slightly, then changed the subject.

"As for right now, how about something to drink. I am  starved. I think I could even stomach your usual dining selection without too much  complaint." LaCroix lightly said. It felt wonderful being able to tease his son, though he  really wished he could nudge Nick into partaking a more suitable choice of dinner.

"I'll go get something to drink." Nick replied, getting up from the bed. He ignored his  robe, which was lying at his feet on the floor. Moving out of the room, he flew downstairs  to the kitchen. As he began to open the refrigerator, Nick stopped and looked toward his  bedroom. Thinking about the taste that awaited them from the bottles in the fridge, he  move d to the cabinet by the stove. Reaching into the back of the cabinet, he pulled a  couple of bottles out that had a beautifully detailed label on them. Wiping them off, he  pulled down a couple of goblets and flew back upstairs.  LaCroix watched his son walk into the room with their dinner. He was admiring the grace  and fluid strength his son displayed as he moved when a full glass was thrust in front of  him. Taking it, he brought the drink up to his mouth, then noticed the aroma of the dark  liquid filling his glass.

Looking up at his son in surprise, he felt another shock when he  saw his Nicholas drinking from the same bottle. Opening his mouth, LaCroix started to  say something, then thought better of it. Why spoil a perfectly good day.

Nick lowered his glass, to see LaCroix smiling over his drink. Shrugging, he settled back  onto the bed and poured another glassful. Watching the drink as he swirled it around,  Nick didn't realize his nervousness was obvious.

"Stop that, Nicholas!" LaCroix stated forcefully. "Just ask the question. You'll never  know the answer otherwise," he continued.

Nick started slightly, then ducked his head for a second. "Since I've got two weeks off, I  thought a vacation might be in order. Have you thought about a trip to France, LaCroix?"  Nick asked carefully. "I wondered if you might like to join me? It would be good for you  to get away for a while as well." he finished a bit lamely. Looking up at his master, he saw  the smile grow bigger. A wave of pleasure and relief swept over him as he felt his master's  answer in the link.

"That might not be a bad idea, Nicholas. In fact, an excellent idea, I would say." LaCroix  replied.

It was going to be a very interesting vacation.

Finis

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