{The Rebellion}

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox had twitched, as if to say something, an argument over her paying for the room bubbling in his chest. Yet something told him to just let it be, and he sighed, nodding. "There is no need to thank me, but do as you will." he said with a small chuckle, and climbed from the car. He grabbed the plain brown paper bag that held their drink, and followed her into the building, silently allowing her to purchase the room. Together, they made their way to the room in question, and slipped behind the door. He set the bag of alcohol on the small table that sat in the far corner of the room, and turned to Jade. He watched her as she moved into the room, "Much appreciated peace and quiet." he chuckled, glancing around the room. He knew she'd probably do whatever needed to ensure they weren't spied upon, so he sauntered toward the bathroom. "Excuse me for a moment." he said lightly, and stepped into the room, closing the door behind him. If the shadows had come into the room with them, he would need an alibi to excuse why he didn't know she did whatever it was that would give them complete privacy. Being in the restroom was the perfect excuse. Freshening up as one would say. He chuckled, and shook his head, busying himself. He assumed Jade would let him know when the room was safe.

 

[QueenofDorks]

The room they received was rather larger compared to the one they had previously been in before, it was more secludedly vast. The living room and kitchen took up more of the area, a separate door was off to the side, connecting the bedroom to the premise. Wordlessly she watched as Maddox excused himself for the bathroom. Pivoting upon her heels, she began to steady her breath and allow the same Latin included spell fall from her lips, forumlating a barrier to wield out the slithering shadows. Once more it left her breathless, wincing in minor pain that fled into her head. "It's all clear," she announced after regaining composure, moving to sit on the leather couch. She kicked her heels off, thankful to be bare footed. As much as she adored the shoes, they could could be a total pain. Jade raked her fingers through her hair as she settled comfortably. Now more at ease without her father's shadows watching them 24/7.

 

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox glanced toward the door of the bathroom as he heard Jade's words inform him that she had completed whatever it was she needed to do, and he turned, exiting into the main area of the hotel room. It certainly was larger than the previous one, an additional room with a separate door that was the bedroom. He chuckled and slid his jacket from his shoulders, laying it over the back of a chair near the table in the corner. He, too, discarded his shoes, opting to go with just socks on his feet. He collected proceeded to deposit the two liter of soda and the whiskey in the small, compact refrigerator the room was supplied with and grabbed two glasses. He made them each a drink, just strong enough to get the hint of whiskey under the coke, but not to strong as it was only the first drink of the night so far. He smiled as he moved over to where Jade was sitting, placing their drinks on the coffee table before them before sitting down beside her. "I never realized just how hard it is to talk to a person when you have to pretend you know nothing about them." he said with a laugh, sighing.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Jade lifted her head to watch as Maddox exited from the bathroom and entered the vast area of their hotel room. She smiled faintly to herself, eyes slightly observing every motion he made. A thanks murmured from her lips as he settled two glasses down for each of them, the witch leaning forward to grasp her's. Gingerly she took a sip, albeit still listening as he spoke. "I know. But I think we both managed well regardless. Don't you think, Doxie?" She jeered a grin at him from over her glass before downing a sip of the concoction beverage that Maddox had produced for both of them, savoring the enjoyable taste. He had made it perfectly well that you could taste the interlacing of whiskey against the bubbling coke. She settled her back against the arm of the couch, adjusting herself into a sitting position so she could face him, but, as if an after thought, elongated her legs out to settle across his lap in a simple motion. "Though, I must admit. I rather enjoy this than the club we were at. I can actually here my thoughts." She inclined as a comment, laughing softly. "But it also gives me the chance to actually express myself rather than restricting certain conversations."

 

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox laughed, rolling his eyes as she teased him with his old nickname. He tensed slightly in surprise as she stretched her legs out across his lap, but didn't bother saying anything about it. If she was comfortable, that was all that mattered. He leaned forward, lifting his glass from the table, and took a sip as he leaned back again against the back of the couch, sinking slightly into the plush leather cushion. He chuckled and nodded in agreement to her statement, "Yes. The quiet of secluded rooms is always welcome. Especially after clubbing." he chuckled, sighing softly. He took another sip of his drink before lowering the glass, resting his arms over Jade's legs, his hands keeping the cold glass from touching her skin. "And I'm in utter agreement that here we don't have to worry about what we do or say now that there are no eyes to pry on us." he said with a smile. He studied her for a moment, finding it clear that she was far more relaxed now than she was at the base, or even the first night they had spent talking. The way her smile seemed to come easier for her now, and she was certainly a little more playful in teasing him. "Shall we continue our questioning, or do you wish to find something else entertaining?" he asked wryly.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Although she didn't quite get the reaction she wanted out of Maddox, Jade did take into the enjoyable consideration on how he visibly tensed at her actions. She smirked against the edge of her glass, eliciting another taste of the well made beverage. Her eyes wavered upon him as he merely responded to her comments, another laugh bubbling out of her throat. His studying of her features clearly didn't go unnoticed, rather meeting his observing gaze with her own, fingernails clinking softly against the side of her cup in a near thoughtful manner. She tilted her head at his question, "Mm. Maybe... however the way you say that makes me curious. Do you have anything entertaining in mind besides toying on questions, Maddox?" She prompted, brows quirked and mouth displaying another coquettish smile, same to the one she had casted to him whilst dancing.

 

[InactiveCoffee]

(My cat has finally forgiven me for whatever indiscretion I caused him... and is now sitting in my lap while I'm trying to type... I forgot how difficult playing on the computer with a cat in my lap is... xD )


Maddox thought for a moment, his mind passing over the various words shared between them that night. A smirk settled on his lips as he leaned forward again, setting his drink down on the table. "Perhaps not necessarily entertaining, but I did have something come to mind." he said as he leaned up again. "An experiment, per say. Before you drink enough whiskey to be drunk." he chuckled, almost teasingly as his eyes moved to meet hers again. He shifted, moving her legs from his lap so that he could move slightly closer, taking her cup carefully, and almost slowly from her hand, their fingers brushing as he did. Then, he set that cup down on the table with his, and looked at Jade. "That is, if you don't mind." he said softly, sliding his hand into hers and pulled her closer, their faces becoming closer with each passing second. Though the action seemed to pass slowly, though it honestly was perhaps less than a minute had truly passed. He raised his free hand to brush hair from her face again before he closed the distance, placing his lips lightly against hers. He couldn't help but tense slightly in case he had been to bold, prepared to move back if she showed any sign of wanting him to move.

 

[QueenofDorks]

(Oh my gosh xD )


Jade blinked, and watched as Maddox moved, the slightest clinking sound being heard as his glass settled upon the table again. Her composure had faltered, the playful exterior expressions fading as did the boldly lit smirk. Albeit curious as to what he meant by it all, brows furrowed in a quirked manner. And that curiosity grew as he loosened the glass from her own fingers, the witch flustered as how his ghosted across hers and she struggled to rid of the growing heat that spreaded in her cheeks. It was only then, as he pulled her closer, did she realize what was to ensue and suddenly faced with the decision to put an end to it all or let it happen. Her eyes fluttered, breath hitching in her throat, a near keening gasp that was sealed when his lips were against her. She paused, struggling to find the correct response, and raised her hands upwards. They cupped against his face, drawing him in closer as she returned the unexpected kiss, lips brushing over his in the gentlest way possible. Enough so it would help ease his tension. There was no need to be tense, not now. She didn't object it, to the kiss, she didn't want to. Instead she wanted to relish in it, this affection she hadn't shared in a while.

 

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox was pleasantly surprised as her hands cupped his face, pulling him a little closer, the kiss being returned ever so gently. He relaxed, relief flooding through him that she hadn't rejected his actions. The familiarity of her lips against his was noticeable, but quickly pushed it from his mind. There was nothing more important to keep his mind off this moment. Why he had wanted to kiss her as much as he did, he honestly couldn't explain to himself. Why everything with Jade seemed like dejavu, or like something was missing from his thoughts was unexplainable just as well. He slipped his arm around, resting his hand on her waist as the kiss seemed to linger between them before he finally pulled back, though it was just far enough that their breath still mingled. His eyes met Jade's, and a tiny smile flitted across his face.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Jade made note of the slightest slump in his being as he relaxed into the kiss, the faintest smile pulling at her lips. She stifled a gasp of surprise as she felt his arm move, hand resting at her waist and she flushed, a blush peaking through against the skin of her cheeks. The spark of familiarity hadn't only reached Maddox, but rather her included. She had felt the feeling way too many times to be an underline coincidence. This time it seemed to be more evident than ever. Perhaps it was about time she looked into it, through the grimoires that she had tucked away in her office, back at the rebel base. As Maddox pulled away, she took the opportunity to steady her breath and look at him, their faces still close -- inches apart. A timid grin grew out against her mouth, the witch quietly content with the lip-locking they had indulged in. She nestled her forehead against his absently, unsure of what to say to fill the silence that lapped into the cherished moment of affection they had shared even it was for the briefest minutes.

 

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox smiled, and after a brief moment, he couldn't contain himself any longer. He shifted and kissed her again, relishing in the feeling of her lips, and the feeling is stirred in him. Something he hadn't felt previously with any of the girls he had ever kissed. He pulled her closer still, the hand that rested on her waist wrapping to settle on the lower portion of her back. Part of him was curious though, to the feeling that seemed to share between them of the old familiarity, though they had never known each other before. As far as the politician's son could remember anyway. He had noticed the tint to the witch's cheeks, flush with color, and a small pinprick of pride settled in his chest.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Jade hadn't quite expected for another kiss to come so suddenly quick after the first one but allowed it despite of that. She slipped her arms around his neck, like she had done at the club while dancing, and indulged in the affection that brewed between them once more. This time, she was the one to make the bold move without a certain amount of hesitation. The tone of gentleness faded, deepened into something more like passion, a fervent feeling for it. Teeth nibbled at his bottom lip, a near playful aspect from the witch as her mouthed quirked against his in a grin. She paused, withdrawing from the kiss to only move and settle comfortably on his lap, the lightest laughter discharging from her mouth. "Guess I'm the bold one now." She murmured, dragging her fingers through his hair in a slow, tedious motion, all the whilst smirking at him.

 

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox smirked, a small chuckle rumbling through his chest, "I'm not going to stop you though." he said softly, his voice low, and gruff as if thick with desire. He enjoyed the feeling of her fingers in his hair, and his slid both his arms around her waist, tightening to press her against him, one raising so that his hand rested at the back of her neck. Many things came to mind to say, all of them some cheesy thing that would be somewhat pointless to say at that exact moment. His hand shifted, resting on her neck, his thumb brushing over the soft skin just below her ear as he looked at her. "For as much as I want to say something, I've no idea what words to use." he chuckled, shaking his head.

 

[QueenofDorks]

"Well, that's not exactly any fun if you don't throw a challenge back." The ginger haired woman retorted with the smallest pout, though her cheeks soon flared with the peaking blush as the notable sound of near desire that echoed in his voice, low and husky. Him pressing her against his body didn't quite exactly improve her flustered complexion either, rather worsening it and the scarlet hue growing. Though, that didn't stop her from continuing to coax her fingers against his hair, now and then absently toying with a strand; curling it around her grasp. Her eyes raised to meet his as she felt his thumb brush against the skin below her ear, a shudder slithering through her at the softness to his touch. "You don't have to say anything right now, Maddox. You can enjoy the moment instead." She established softly, a sincere mile pulling at the corners of her mouth.

 

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox smirked, "There's plenty challenge without stopping you from being bold." he growled softly. Using the hand that rested on her neck, he gently pulled them together again, capturing her lips once more. This time, the kiss was bolder, teeth nipping at her lip gently. The emotion behind it growing from a hesitant kindness to a growing passion. His palm pressed to her lower back, his fingers splayed, the warmth of her body felt beyond the fabric. Beyond the growing passion in the kiss, he still remained gentle, and respectful, not pressing for more than just this simple kiss.

 

[QueenofDorks]

This kiss this time around wasn't hesitant, a sense of gentleness still lingering but it was more overpowered by the growing passion of the moment. A fervent feeling that she couldn't help but share with the politician. Fingers gripped at his hair, tangling them into her grasp, Jade whimpering softly as teeth nipped at her lips. The intensity of his kissing had her head pratically reeling, mentally, and his hand pressing to her back caused heat to surge through the witch, inducing her to squirm in his lap. Relucantly she had to pull away. A ragged gasp emerged from her mouth as she tried to steady her composure and she grinned, breathless giggles slipping from her reddened lips caused by his biting, though she didn't seem to take any mind to it. "Is this all we're to do tonight? A constant back and forth of kisses?" She spoke once her breath had steadied, her appearance however slightly disheveled at what had ensued moments ago. "Not that I'm complaining... that kiss was..." She paused, tittering with laughter once more. "Amazing? Breathtaking? Hot? It's been a while since I had such affection... it was quite enjoyable."

 

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox was slightly breathless as well when they parted once more from each other, and a chuckle escaped him at her question. He grinned, and shook his head slightly, sighing as his breathing regulated. "It was certainly amazing." he agreed softly, his eyes looking over her face, and lingering on her lips for a moment before settling to meeting the witch's gaze. "I may admit to my attempts at wooing you, but I'm still a gentleman. It's up to you if this goes any further than kisses." he said softly, his thumb stroking the soft skin below her ear once again. "Which is also why I chose to test how'd you'd react to me kissing you before you had more than one or so drinks in you." he chuckled faintly.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Jade withdrew her fingers from the entangled grasp on his hair, instead drawing them down to trace across his jawline. The briefest hint of a smile hanged at her lips, ocean green hues observing the man that looked at her to, gazes meeting. "I think I reacted well to the kiss. Right, Doxie?" She drawled his nickname from her lips in that teasing tone of hers, laughing warmly as she leaned her body down, closer to his, faces inches apart. Her hand raised upwards, catching his that had gone back to stroking the soft skin under her ear. "And if I say I want this to go further... will you take the opportunity?" She prompted, voice timidly soft and brows raised with question.

 

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox smirked in response, again rolling his eyes at the nickname, and chuckling softly. "You didn't slap me, if that's what you're referring to." he joked back, though his small chuckle over it ceased as she leaned closer to him, their faces once more only inches away from one another. He stilled the hand on her neck as hers caught it, her words honestly sending a spark of a shiver through his nerves. He swallowed thickly, his tongue wetting his lips as his eyes searched her face for any sign that this was a ploy to make him a fool, a habit he'd swore to himself he'd get rid of, but that was always harder to do that it was to say. Though he was relieved to find no trace of a trick in her face, and nodded, "Certainly." he replied softly. "You're a beauty I've not seen in anyone before, and there's something about you.... that... honestly, confounds me." he smirked, his voice low and husky. "You fascinate me. Beyond what you are. It's who you are that has enraptured me since we first met." he practically whispered.

 

[QueenofDorks]

All playful responses were lost as his words reached her, appraising her in a way she hadn't heard in a near lifetime, not since Edwin. Past lovers may have attempted to say such enraptured things but were merely said to woo her into bed, for a simple one night stand. This was real. What he was saying was real. Jade gripped his hand lightly, something of a nostalgic smile casting at her mouth to be visible for the politician. "The feeling is mutual, Maddox. And that's a feeling that I haven't felt for centuries... as cliché that makes it sound." She lightly implied, laughing for a mere minute till it dwindled. With her free hand she cupped the side of his face, soft green eyes looking down upon him. "You are different but yet fervently understanding about the near same things that I have held as opinions. I am not normally open to others outside of my friendship with Andras... in fact, this is pratically surreally weird to me. Being with you, speaking of things that are outside of a usual rebellion involved conversation. It's personal. Although, for once, it's something that I will welcome." Slowly she rose from his lap and off the leather couch, bare feet easing back onto the carpet floor. By now their alcoholic beverages had been long forgotten in the midst of their continuous lip-locking. She didn't even cast a glance towards the table, rather instead looking at Maddox. "C'mon..." she murmured encouragingly, tugging at his hand, head inclined towards the closed bedroom door.

 

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox returned the smile, and moved his hands as she moved to stand. "Then, I must say I'm honored that you've opened up as you have to me." he said softly, and pushed himself off the couch with his remaining free hand as she tugged on the other. His focus was on the woman before him, their drinks long forgotten, as they departed from the main area, and into the bedroom. He let the door click softly closed behind them, an odd feeling of being nervous slipping under his composure. He'd never once been nervous with any other girl, though somehow, he was now. He glanced around the room, mostly to gain his bearings of where things were in the room, before locking them once again on Jade.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Jade observed Maddox as he adjusted to his surroundings before meeting her gaze. She moved forward, a little sway to her hips, as she leaned upwards and secured her arms around him once again, more so done in affectionally assurance. "If it makes you feel better... I'm just as nervous as you are." She murmured, a sheepish smile quirking at her mouth as her fingers toyed with the strands of hair at his nape. This time, she was the one who advanced on the kissing. Her lips brushed against his, easing into the gentle composure of the kiss as previously used before. A tedious drawn out amount and then her teeth scraped against his bottom lip, nipping as the gentleness subsided into more of a fervent induced passion.


{If you want, you can timeskip to the next morning in your post or after a few more replies. c: }

 

[InactiveCoffee]

The Next Morning

Maddox shifted in the bed, rolling from his back to his side, an arm sliding over the form that lay beside him. Light peeked around the edges of the blackout curtain of the room's window, and he cracked an eye open to peer over Jade's prone form to look at the clock. It was still early yet, a little over three hours before checkout was required for the room. He took a slow, deep breath, enjoying the silence that enveloped them in the room. He scooted closer to the form that lay beside him, his arm sliding further around her waist. The previous night had been amazing by far, an experience he hoped wouldn't be the last, though he wouldn't push himself on the witch. In the end, it would be her decision, though he'd be sure to make it subtly clear that it was most certainly an option. He let his eyes slide closed again, relishing in the peacefulness of the morning.


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Trixie shifted in the large bed, her body aching in places she jokingly thought she had forgotten she had. She was sure her body was littered with marks, all good ones at that, and a smile spread on her lips. She bit back a yawn, rolling onto her stomach, her arms stretching above her head to curl under the pillow that cradled her head. It had been to long since she'd had a night she'd truly enjoyed, and that certainly was one of the best. On the plus side, she was now rooming with the demon in question, so she could look forward to the comfortable bed and possibly more nights like that one. She felt like she was on cloud 9, and she certainly wasn't going to break that feeling anytime soon. She could tell it wasn't long after sunrise anyway, so there was no need to rush out of bed.

 

[QueenofDorks]

The bed dipped under Maddox as he adjusted his body to lay on his side, the movement stirring Jade in her sleep. The slightest feeling of his arm sliding across her waist caused a smile to curl at her lips, she leaning into the embrace. Her eyes soon fluttered open, squinting slightly at the light that danced at the edges of the blackout curtain. Then her gaze focused, settling upon the man that laid with her this morning. But, rather than feeling the need to abandon the bed and flee the hotel room with her dress fumbled on, she instead nuzzled her face into the crook of his neck. Her arms draped around him in a loosely held hug. "Morning..." she breathed out sleepily, a single whisper that broke the silence that stirred within the room, though the peace of the morning remained.


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Beside the nephlim woman, Andras laid less than peaceful. His body ached with a certain soreness, one that mingled painfully with the sensual ease of the pleasure he had induced upon his partner. Their night had ensued greatly, fun that he hadn't quite experienced in quite a while. He should challenge Trixie more. The demon shifted, settling upon his back. Scratches and several various hickeys littered his body; chest, shoulders, neck. It would seem Trixie had done a good number on him to. Ember eyes blinked open mere minutes afterwards, addressing Trixie with his gaze that tediously roamed over her body -- glancing at the marks on her skin, the sight of it alone causing an impish grin to grow at his mouth. As stealthy as can be, Andras shifted over, leering over her form. His lips suddenly brushed across the skin of her shoulder, grazing her shoulder blade and nibbling up at her nape with a keen softness. "Amelia's going to have my head later because of you..." He murmured, referring towards his fellow coworker at The Crow.

 

[InactiveCoffee]

Maddox smiled as he felt Jade shift, biting back a soft chuckle as her face nuzzled into his neck, her arms loose around him. "Morning." he purred softly, his voice a low rumble in the quietness of the early morning. His arm tightened ever so slightly around her waist, pulling her closer to him as they laid there. It was bliss, in all honesty, and somewhere felt like they had always done this. Woken to the morning light, together. Mentally, he shook the thought from his mind, Why does this feeling linger? He silently asked himself before releasing the thought to merely enjoy the moment. He took a slow, deep breath and released it just as slowly. The smell of the woman next to him mild and sweet. The previous night had been amazing, slow and sensual, utter bliss. Far different than any other, and certainly not one he'd change at all. It was even better that morning, laying there with her, rather than rushing to go their separate ways. He honestly couldn't rid himself of the small smile that had seemed to plaster itself to his lips.


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Trixie turned her head so that she could look at Andras without shifting her body, finding herself rather comfortable there on her stomach, arms cradling her head, body stretched out. She made a small noise of amusement and content as his lips brushed over her skin, and the soft nibbling. She also couldn't help the proud smirk that settled on her lips at his words, "She can deal. I rather like you having your head." she said softly, amusement in her voice despite the low purr that made up her words. She took a slow breath, sighing softly as she let her eyes drift closed again. "Or are you complaining that I kept you entertained?" she asked with a wry smirk.