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Espresso stepped out of his lab and fixed his glasses, hair burnt and dough covered in ash as he trudged over to the bathroom to wash himself off. His line of work was hard..perilous..he had nearly burnt to a crisp a few times! But it was all worth it
That’s what he told himself each time he opened his empty wallet and received a bill. His education, his equipment, his power bill and rent, it was all worth it. He had established his own sect of magic, and it was perfect in every way. Espresso washed off his face and looked in the mirror, glancing over his shoulder as a stall opened and a familiar knight walked out
"Essie!"
"Ugh. Not now Maddie, I'm busy.."
"Too busy for your favorite boyfriend?~"
"You're not my boyfriend! Stop telling people that.."
“Am I not a boy and your friend?”
“No. You’re barely an acquaintance.”
“We went on an adventure together, I held you in my arms when you were hurt! I bathed you in the freshest milk springs!”
"And that was so kind of you! But I'm kind of busy and I don't seem to need any bathing at the moment."
Espresso spoke sarcastically, sneering and turning to leave...not before his arm was grabbed though
"Not so fast Essie.."
"Stop playing Maddie."
“I’m not! I insist you come bathe at house Madeleine, our products are unparalleled! My aunts will take care of your hair. You will not shower in a subpar public restroom!”
"I don't need your advice on cleaning myself."
"Obviously you do! C'mon...just this once and then you never have to come over if you don't want to!"
Espresso clenched his fists and Madeleine smiled as he hung his head
"Fine...if you so insist.."
"You're not going to regret it!"
Espresso always hated the feeling of walking in to Madeleine's mansion. It was big and too clean for his liking.
“Right this way. Aunties!”
“Is that our divine blessed nephew?”
“Little Madele! Look at you getting so strong!”
Madeleine flushed and grinned, bringing Espresso close to his side and smirking
"Why yes I am! And today I've brought my dear boyfriend Espresso to get him freshened up a little~"
"I'm not-"
"Oh a boyfriend! How cute honey, we'll clean him right away"
“We are not dating Madeleine! Get it through your thick dough!”
Espresso yelled as he was grabbed away.
Madeleine only smiled and waved to the mage, following far behind the three
He had missed his chance before but getting just one picture of the boy in a milk bath would be enough...but instead he found something better
Espresso grumbled to himself as he stripped and got himself ready to bathe,
A beautiful angled shot showing off his dainty hips and pouty mouth, glasses catching the light from the stained windows. Madeleine was drooling, snapping another shot of him as he turned to take his glasses off...that cute and small penis making him all the more excited...Madeleine wanted him. He sat back to watch the show, being sat in the pool and bathed by 4 women. He looked so comfortable, a smile being cracked for just a second that made Madeleine's heart pound faster. Espresso had such a way with women but he never went on any dates! Maybe that's why Maddie was so protective...because he knew he had a chance. Espresso was being so amicable with Maddie’s aunts. How sweet!
“Ow! Watch it, are you trying to burn my hair even more? I don’t need it curled! I like it straightened!”
"Oh sweetie it'll so much better this way!"
"Don't use that perfume on me! Stop it! "
Espresso stepped back and ruffled his hair, eyeliner put on his face smoothly and warm red lipstick lathered on his face
"Oh honey...you look so beautiful."
The other aunts nodded and Espresso stood straight
"That's...appreciated..if you don't mind though I really must get back to my lab.."
“Oh no, you’re staying for lunch, such a thin boy, you need more meat on your bones!”
“I like my current look and weight mind you. I’m perfectly healthy.”
"Oh won't you stay? Our Maddie talks about you so much! He needs the company."
Espresso was cornered, having no choice but to give in and be unwillingly seated at the long table in front of Madeleine.
“Oh il est magnifique! Merci Tantines!"
Madeleine praised.
“You’re welcome Madele!”
“Yes it was quite fun Maddie.”
Espresso only furrowed his brow. He was smart in science but hearing Madeleine speak in what seemed to be a different tongue was beyond his many capabilities
"What?"
"Oh don't worry about it joli garçon!"
Madeleine's aunts giggled and suddenly Espresso felt like the punchline to an inside joke that he didn't understand
"Can you...not please?.."
"I'm not saying anything bad!"
“Either translate or stick to common. Unless you wish to only hear me speak the coffee tribe’s native tongue.”
“mon mon, il est fougueux!”
One aunt spoke,
“Oui, mais ne vexons pas ma future épouse”
Espresso frowned and grumbled, Madeleine look to him and smiling softly
"My dear aunt was just calling you feisty! I merely told her to please respect your wishes..."
Espresso seemed to calm when Madeleine said that and the man leaned back in his chair, food being placed in front of the two
"Oh..wow.."
Espressos mouth watered
“Only the finest for our family, bon appetite!”
The eldest woman spoke, Madeleine filled his plate and began to eat. Espresso didn't full his plate that much...or at least he didn't himself. Madeleine's aunts were happy to pour good all over the plate for him. But before Espresso could get a bite he was texted and standing in seconds
"Essie?"
"I have to go."
The aunts broke out into French, squabbling at each other.
“Stay, or at least take the food with you! You must eat more!”
"I..I'm sorry, I really have to go!"
Espresso waved to the aunts and Madeleine frowned, feeling the phone in his pocket
"c'est un si gentil garçon"
"ne t'inquiète pas, je l'aurai encore"
The youngest aunt nodded and smiled.
“You will, he will live in these halls one day.”
“Where are you? You said you were free at 2 pm”
“I’m going as fast as I can macchiato! Calm down.”
“Where were you? And what took so long.”
“I’ll tell you when I’m there!”
"You better! Stars, you know how antsy I get when I have to wait!"
Macchiato leaned against his car and sighed as he saw Espresso rushing down the sidewalk
"There you are.."
"S..Sorry! I got caught up in lunch and-"
"Don't worry about it hot stuff~"
Espresso was kissed on the cheek
“Can you not? You know I don’t like public displays of anything! It’s bad enough that fool bothered me today.”
"Did he? That bastard, he's been trying to steal you from me from day one."
Macchiato opened the door for Espresso and got in to the drivers side
"Don't worry, I've got something amazing planned for us today!"
"Sure.."
“I like you getting all dolled up for me. It’s good you’re finally putting in effort. Oh and you’re paying right?”
"W..What?"
Espressos hand was held and he chewed his lip
"Yeah! This is for you so you should pay."
Espresso was silent for a second, the hum of the car feeling suffocating
He mumbled
"What was that?"
"I don't have any money."
“You’re a scientist, shouldn’t you be rolling in it?”
“I’m in debt Macchiato… I don’t like to talk about it.
"Well obviously we need to talk about it! You're working for one of the richest guys in earthbread!"
Espresso flinched as he raised his voice, head hung low and eyes closing
"I'm sorry.."
"You should be sorry! I do a lot for your sorry ass and the least you could is make some cash!"
“Everything I make goes to my bills! I have a lab to run you know! And it’s not like the new consul knows what to invest in, that conniving scum.”
"Maybe get a different job then since you're obviously no good at this one!"
The car jerked to a stop and Espresso tried to open the door, rattling the handle and shaking as his waist was grabbed
"No! Stop! I'll get money!"
“You get so whiny. Get out of my car, you’re not even good at sex. Leading me on with that outfit… asshole.”
Espresso shakily got out of the car, watching as it was shut and shivering as he looked down and curled up on the side of the road
What was the point in moving...
He let out a sob and gripped on to his clothing, Damnit, he fucked it up again. He was alone and broke and so so tired. The tired you couldn’t sleep off, not that he could sleep anyways. He rolled on to his back and hopped in to the first car that offered him a ride, his eyes heavy and his clothes dirty..
"Where to?"
"Parfadeia...please"
“That’s awful far, aren’t you that mage? Pressi or something. It’s impressive how far you’ve come, my sister has some coffee in her and she’s interested in your studies.”
"Your sister?"
Espresso sucked in a breath...he knew where this was going
"Alright. Let's make a pit stop. I won't pass up a chance go properly teach a coffee user"
Espresso was not expecting such a long car ride. In the opposite direction too
The woman’s eyes shone as she adjusted the pressure under Espresso’s careful watch.
“This is exhilarating! And you keep a stock of these enchanted beans to attack with?”
“Most magic is done with staves. But with discipline and strength of will it can be done free hand.”
"Oh wow! Thus is just amazing!"
"I'm surprised you're not more in to Latte magic.."
"Latte magic is cool but dark coffee magic is so powerful! I want to be as strong as you one day!"
Espresso flinched when he heard that
“Strive for more. Become stronger. Come visit my lab in the upper east section of town. I’d be glad to train you more.”
"Really?"
"It's not everyday I meet an aspiring mage. You're welcome any time you want.."
Espresso flinched back as he was hugged, a smile cracking on his face as he pet her head
"I should be going now. Keep working hard and you'll be wielding magic in no time!"
“Thank you Professor Espresso!”
“Anytime. Farewell.”
He bowed and turned to leave, Why did that make him feel warm and cozy inside...a child of all things looking up to him! He chuckled to himself and summoned his rarely used staff to get back home.
He got to his apartment and sighed, taking off his clothes and running a milk bath with extra bubbles. He dipped his foot in and relaxed at the warm feeling, not hearing the snap of another photo as he sat down
But he did hear the creak of the door as it started to push open and he was quick to sit up
"Who's there."
He summoned an explosive bean and flung it through the doorway.
“I suggest you run.”
He waited and covered his ears as he heard a muffled boom, smoke coming from the door as he leaped out and swung it open. And there was Madeleine...two of his shields pressed together and smoking
"Essie~"
“Madeleine! What the hell are you doing in my home! You’ve bothered me enough. I’ve had a rotten day and I need to be alone!”
"A rotten day? Oh Resso let me help you! I know exactly what you need~"
Madeleine stalked closer and Espressos hands shook, fire sparking and his wrist being grabbed by a strong hand
"Get away from me!"
"You're so cute when you fight.."
A explosive bean was held to his throat,
“Get. Out. And pray I forget this night. I’d rather not splatter your guts on the walls.”
Madeleine frowned...and then smiled, digging his phone out of his pocket
"But Essie...you need me yo do this.."
"Why."
"Because if you don't i'll show everyone these"
He showed Espresso the pictures of him getting ready for a bath as well as a few others that revealed toys that the boy embarrassingly used.
“You- you bastard! What the hell do you want?!”
“A little deal, I think you’re magnificent and I want to be around you. And I heard that you’re struggling financially, so everytime I’m with you I’ll give you money, and every time we sleep together you’ll get a fortune.”
Espresso shivered
"And if I refuse?"
"You know what will happen kitten."
Madeleine turned off the phone and Espressos face was held
"F...Fine..."
"I knew you'd make the right decision! Such a good boy~"
The mage whined as a knee pressed up against his groin and Madeleine visibly bit his tongue.
“And what control do I have?”
“You have the power to reschedule sex. Within a certain time frame of course!”
"You bastard."
"I know you want me too~ You just haven't realized it yet.."
Madeleine's face was shoved away and Espresso shook
"Two days...j..just give me two days."
"So be it then. Just know that every time you reschedule I take away money~"
“No! I won’t let you!”
“Fine, you just won’t get anything those days.”
Madeleine kissed his cheek and then his neck.
“Enjoy your bath~”
Espresso shuddered, a cold feeling going down his spine as Madeleine left and he was allowed to be alone...he hated this..he hated this so much...so he knew what he had to do.
Latte awoke and yawned as she heard frantic knocking on the door, her husband snoring beside her with that adorably stern look on his face
“I’ll be right there!”
She got up and opened her door,
“Essie? What are you doing in Parfaedia? Is something wrong?”
"I..I just need to stay here for a day...please.."
"Oh dear.."
Latte let her brother inside and rubbed his back, his face burying in to her chest and a sob leaving his lips
"Madeleine is insane!"
“The knight?”
“He won’t leave me alone! He’s blackmailing me and holding my finances above my head!”
"What!?"
Lattes voice grew stern and Espresso panicked
"Pleaese don't confront him on this! I just.. I just need a place to stay where I know he's not going to take pictures of me.."
Latte opened her mouth, looking to the side when she heard the patter of feet
"Cream puff...Walnut...go to bed you two.."
“Is that uncle espresso? Can we say hi?”
"Not right now, Essie is very tired and needs some rest. You can talk to him in the morning."
Latte chided, ushering her daughters back to their rooms and clasping her hands together. She was surprised to find her brother passed out on the floor when she came back.
“Oh poor thing, up you go.”
She hauled him into her bed with almond, kissing his forehead and keeping watch over him
Unfortunately for Almond though, when he awoke he was pressed up close to a man instead of his wife, eyes shooting open and arms pushing him up. Shit shit shit..did he get drunk? He didn't even remember drinking! Was that his wife's brother!?
"Latte!"
He raced down the stairs to apologize to his wife
She was there making breakfast with their daughters
“Good morning darling! I hope espresso didn’t scare you, he’s going to be staying here due to some safety concerns.”
"You put him there?"
"Mhm!"
"Oh thank goodness.."
Latte giggled and pecked the mans lips, his hand moving to her waist and pulling her closer
"Sparkling is going to come in a bit for breakfast..hope you don't mind dear."
"Not at all! I'll make an extra plate!"
He kissed her and hugged walnut and puff.
“Morning dad! Is uncle essie up yet?”
"Not yet little ones, he seemed pretty out."
"I wanna see uncle Ess!"
Walnut puffed her cheeks out and giggled as they were squished
"Be patient sugarcube, he'll be up soon enough."
Almond put his hands in his pockets and looked to the door
"Ah, that must be him."
The door opened and the bartender came in,
“Latte! Dad! I’m so glad you two are having me for breakfast!”
"Sparkling!"
Cream and Walnut rushes over and tackled the man, hugging him tight and staring up at him with bright eyes
"Walnut! Creampuff! How are my two favorite little sisters doing?"
“Good! How’s vampire?”
“Sleepy as always. My mom is healthy too. Business is good. It’s all good.”
Sparkling sighed and closed his eyes happily, looking up when a tired man trudged down the stairs. Who was that?
"Dad, are you and Latte-"
"That's Lattes brother, there's nothing going on."
“What time is it?”
“It’s 8 ess, come meet your nephew! This is professor Espresso, my twin brother spark, he’s from the republic.”
"Oh wow! Nice to meet you uncle Ess!"
Sparkling smiled and Espresso squinted, adjusting his glasses and looking the boy up and down
"I..don't see the resemblance."
"I have a different mom, but Almond is my dad!"
Sparkling told him, Espresso grumbling
"This house is too lively"
“You saying I have to many kids?”
Almond huffed,
“No no, he’s just cranky and it’s loud. Let me get you a coffee.”
Latte soothed,
“No milk!”
“I know essie.”
Espresso sat down at the table and looked up, eyes meeting with his two nieces..
"Hold on a second. Didn't I have three nieces at one point?"
He looked between the three and tapped his chin as his Espresso was placed in front of him.
“The blue one?”
“You’re thinking of my aunt’s kid, Peppermint. They don’t live here.”
"Psh, I can see why. It's so loud."
Espresso sneezed as Constable jumped up on go his lap and meowed softly
"Drink your coffee Ess, you're acting like a toddler"
Latte huffed and put her hands on her hips
“At least you’re all speaking common.”
“Were you somewhere when they spoke another language?”
"Madeleine's stupid mansion was speaking this weird language. It was all prissy and smooth."
"French?"
Almond questioned, his wife looking at him
"What?"
"Espresso, whatever were you doing in Madeleine's home?"
“I was coerced, dragged there and coddled by his aunts.”
Espresso shivered as he thought about it and drank his Espresso
"It was terrible really..I never want to go back again.."
"When are you going to your lab?"
"Tomorrow. I'm sure Madeleine will be fine with me taking an unpaid day off"
“And you’re okay with that? You can stay here as long as you need.”
“I thought it over… and I could use the money.”
"Espresso.."
"What? What's the point in fighting it. I need to be able to sustain myself. Plus, he said all I have to do is hang out with him and I'll be paid"
“Just… if he hurts you, you call me and I’ll have almond arrest him, okay?”
Espresso nodded and stood from his chair, Latte kissing his head and waving to him as he walked out
Madeleine was pissed the fuck off..where was Espresso...why wasn't he in his lab!? His finger hovered over the pictures as he stared at them, Espressos teasing face and body....as soon as Maddie saw him again he was going to punish the mage in the worst way possible.
He suddenly got a text.
From essie.
Went to parfaedia to fetch supplies, I will be in my lab for 3 hours, so not disturb me. I will come to you when ready.
Madeleine texted back immediately
No. You will come here and do as your told by me. You should've told me where you were going. Do you know how close I was to sending those pictures?
Madeleine sent the text and immediately got one back
I'm sorry.
An image of 4 whole boxes of machinery were shown.
will return these to my lab and meet with you at the seashell cafe for donuts?
That was...surprisingly calm. He sent a text back, still holding a frown on his face
Fine. Yes. And do not be late.
Madeleine tapped his fingers at the table as he played candy crush, eyes moving up and a smile spreading across his face as Espresso sat down, A plate of donuts sat on the table. Espresso took one and called over a waiter.
“One espresso, black, no sugar.”
They nodded and Madeleine opened his mouth as soon as they left
"You didn't tell me where you were going."
"It wasn't important..I just wanted a safe place to sleep."
"You could've come to my mansion if you wanted somewhere safe."
"I said safe not 100 times more likely to be raped."
“I would never- I’m not that kind of man.”
“Aren’t you? Besides, I had people to visit in parfaedia.”
"Like who. Your sisters hot husband?"
Espresso looked down
"Don't think I can't smell that stupid police stench on you. You slept with him didn't you?"
"No. We've never-"
"You did, you liar!"
“Will you calm down! I would never do that to my sister! To my Nieces! I slept in latte’s bed, beside my sister. So you shut your mouth.”
"You're a disgusting fuck too aren't you?"
"Stop it Madeleine! I don't like what you keep suggesting!"
Espresso hugged himself and felt a foot go up his leg.
"Don't leave without telling me again. Got it?"
“You insult me, accuse me of incest and try to play footsie? Are you that stupid? If you were blackmailing I’d do this without hesitation.”
He slapped the blonde, Madeleine stared in shock and a donut was shoved in to his mouth, Espresso standing and clenching his fists.
"And to think I was going to go willingly with your stupid deal. Good luck getting in to my pants, asshole!"
He flipped the male off and stormed out, Madeleine’s cheeks burned.
He had gone too far., accusing ess of fucking his own family?
He groaned and covered his face, standing from where he was sitting and setting a check down before rushing to catch up with the other
"Espresso!"
He blocked a coffee bean with one of his shields
“Espresso, do you want a check now or in the mail?”
Espresso stopped in his tracks and turned, Madeleine only standing a few inches from him
"What?"
"You hung out with me...and a promise is a promise.."
He took out a slip and Espresso stared
"Now...please"
He wrote out a sizable amount and handed it over.
It was an apology in its own way.
Espresso looked at it and then back at Madeleine, the blonde flushing red as he was pecked and watching as the mage rushed away holding the check close to his chest. He waved and started home. He’d train the whole afternoon and rest. It was shame that the cafe would have to add to his tab for that coffee.
It had a been about a month of not being bothered by Madeleine. Espresso was well off and thankfully had had no distractions from his work! Until today. The door to his lab opened and there stood Macchiato with a box filled to the brim with Espressos things,
“You know. You were always an asshole macchiato. I’m glad you dumped me.”
"Tch. I'm not the asshole. You're the asshole for moving on like I'm nothing."
The box was dropped and Espresso walked over, Macchiato taking his face in his hands and pulling him closer
"So why do you seem to always want me again and again..."
Espresso stumbled as he was pulled forward and their lips met,
He fought and pushed macchiato away.
“I have moved on. I’m dating someone else. Someone who actually pays for things!”
"So you're just a sugarbaby? Is that it"
Espressos hair was grabbed and he hissed, lips going to his neck as he fought back
"Get off of me!"
A knee went to the mans stomach and a hand pulled him away from the panicked mage
"What do we have here? A rat trying to be mighty against my kitten.."
“Madeleine.”
“Had enough time on your own my sweet? I came to schedule something and saw this… vile rodent at your door.”
Macchiato growled and struggled, a sword going to his throat and a smile spreading across Madeleine's throat
"Get out. I know how much my Essie hates to clean so don't come here again."
The boy was dropped and gone in seconds,
“Are you alright essie? No bites?”
“I’m fine. Thank you. I can clear up tomorrow afternoon. I have a lesson with a student today.”
"I've actually come to ask something a little different of you today..it won't take long!"
"Well...as long as it doesn't take up my time then-"
Espresso was pinned against his desk
"I want to make out with you."
“Is that all?”
“I was too forward last time, I have to ease into it,”
"Hm.."
Espresso watched the man's lips and eyes, leaning forward and squeaking as he was taken in to a passionate kiss, his ass being grabbed. He kissed back and grabbed that soft blonde hair, The man above him groaned and closed his eyes, mouth opening and tongue exploring the coffee tasting mouth of his dearest mage...his mage...that sounded so good. He gave a rough thrust and the other bounced up. Espresso squirmed, cheeks going red.
“Madeleine.”
“Come to dinner tonight, please. It’s in your honor.”
Madeleine panted and dug his fingers in to Espressos pants, the boy hesitating as he was stared at
"Why in my honor?.."
"Because..I want to show you something that's going to change your life..."
“You’re not proposing are you?”
“Not yet~”
Madeleine hummed and pulled Espressos hand down to the rim of his cloth pants, leaning up to whisper
"I'm going to show you something else~"
He allowed Espressos hand to dig deeper and feel at the girthy cock, Espresso’s breath hitched,
“H-how?”
“The blessing of the divines my dear!”
Espressos chest was kissed at, lips going over clothing and his hand moving Espresso away despite the boy trying to keep it in
"I promise you'll get more tonight my love.."
“Yes. I’ll see you tonight at 7 or 8?”
“6:30.”
"Perfect~"
Madeleine blew a kiss to the other and left, Espresso smiling and holding his cheeks as he got off of his desk. How exciting! He had never smiled so hard in his life!
He had nearly forgotten that the man was blackmailing him
Espresso showed up to the mansion that night dressed in a beautiful gown. He expected delicious food and a knight of passionate and consensual sex...but he was not prepared for what he saw and heard when he walked inside
There sat the whole family, drinking wine and speaking in French,
“Welcome! Oh you’re stunning, sit, let us start the meal!”
Espresso sat down next to Madeleine who put a hand on his shoulder and held up a glass
"À mon charmant expresso de jeune fille ! qui sera mienne d'ici la fin de la nuit ~"
The table cheered and everyone stared to eat, Espresso only staring in confusion
“My apologies for the French, they’ve been drinking all day, eat mon Cherie!”
Espresso looked down at his food and chewed his lip. He didn't know what was on his plate...he didn't really want to eat it..hearing every talk in French stressed him out and he shivered as he was spoken to
"Are you alright?"
“No. I can’t understand anything. And I can’t tell what I’m eating.”
“Ah, let me help, je l'emmène dans ma chambre, bonne nuit!”
The family nodded,
“I said we’re going to my room and good night.“
Espresso was stood up by the blonde and Madeleine held his hand, eyes staring down as he was walked where no one could see them...and then it hit him...did he really want this?
“Are you alright? You can rest in my bed, you’ve done plenty tonight.”
"Why are you being so nice to me..I don't understand! Just a few months ago you were stalking me and taking pictures of me!"
“Oh I’m still taking pictures! You’re just so photogenic!”
“Stop it!”
“But espresso… this dress is so lovely. And as much As I want you, I have to be patient. I overstepped last time.”
"You're clearly still overstepping! I don't like it when you take pictures of me, Maddie! It makes me really uncomfortable!"
Espresso pulled away and hugged himself, his body tensing and shutting down any pleasure that he had beforehand
"I think I want to go home.."
“Espresso. Just rest, I’ll be downstairs, it’s dark and I don’t want you getting hurt out there.”
"Espresso stepped further away as Madeleine came forward
"I..don't feel safe around you Madeleine."
Madeleine stopped in his tracks and Espresso messed with his gown
“Will you ever espresso?”
“I don’t know.”
"Espresso. I'm trying to give you something people constantly beg me for! Let me have you...let me show you how much I'm willing to do for you...you want to change yourself? I can change you! I'll do anything!"
“If you can do anything let me go. You’re dreadful at setting the mood.”
Espresso turned to leave and was grabbed, his waist being pulled back and strong hands keeping him still
"You wanted me...you felt my dick..you had hunger in your eyes...so let me fucking feed you"
“I’m not Hungry anymore, Good. Night.”
He grunted out.
“Let me show you what you’d get!”
Espresso whined as he was thrusted against, his hair being pulled and his face being pressed up against the wall
"You're mine Esspresso..I have full power over you."
He grunted as the mage beneath him begged for him to stop.
“I can make all your dreams come true! Sex, money, power, children. Anything you want.”
Espresso let out a sob and his neck was kissed softly, the man biting his lip as he lifted the others gown
"I want to go home!"
"This is your home now baby."
“You said you weren’t this kind of man! You rapist! I’d that what you want to be in my eyes?!”
Madeleine flinched when Espresso said that and grumbled, Espresso taking the time to shove the other away and run back, or was that further into the house?
He had no idea where he was going and the stomp of feet was only getting louder and louder! He dashed in to a room and dove under the bed.
“Espresso! My darling, at least eat your dinner, I know you’re hungry!”
Espresso shook and scooted back further, bumping into something and shuddering as he picked up a Polaroid camera in the middle of a few scattered pictures...oh god..
"Come on little mage! I'm sorry! I wasn't thinking"
Dozens of photos of him eating, getting dressed, bathing and in pleasure.
He felt like he was going to throw up. Papers scattered the floor of the man’s room writing about him and telling him the things he was planning to do. Pet play. BDSM. Non-con.
"Hm.."
He heard the footsteps disappear and crawled out from under the bed, setting his eyes on the window. If he got out he could levitate down and make a run for it. He got over and grabbed the sides, pushing it up and letting out a scream as he was grabbed and pulled back down to the floor
"Got ya~"
"Let me go! Let me go now!"
"I don't think so. You've been a bad kitty.."
Espresso was forced in to a kiss and a hand shoved down his underwear
“No! Don’t touch me! You- you freak! I saw those notes!”
“Hm? This is the room with my Polaroid,”
"Y..Your pictures! You have pictures of me! Having sex!"
He struggled and threw his hand on to Madeleine's face, letting it go ablaze and standing quickly when he was dropped. Madeleine let out an agonizing cry of pain…
“You! You burnt me? My beautiful face! What if I’m ugly?”
Madeleine pulled his hand back and looked at Espresso, the scar went down his mouth and pulled part of his lip up but not enough for it to he major. His dough was black and some of it was crumbling
Espresso cringed and pulled himself up on to the window
“Don’t run away! I need you here essie!”
“Eat shit.”
He flipped the man off with both of his hands and stuck his tongue out, disappearing out the window and sprinting to his lab to gather his things.
He packed a bag and texted latte,
E:I’m coming back to the institute
L:Really? Are you going to teach again?
E:I'll do whatever I have to to get away from my crazy boyfriend
Espresso showed up a few days later to his new apartment and dropped his bags. He sighed and stretched, safe in the institute’s wall’s he’d written to his student in the republic, offering a scholarship.
He was happy to finally be somewhere where he could live a regular life...a life outside of the republic and away from his worries. He perked up as there was a knock on his door
It was creampuff in her uniform.
“Welcome back Professor-Uncle Essie! We missed you.”
"Hello there puffball...would you like to help me set up my room?"
She nodded and gripped on to the box of sweets in her hand, babbling on about all the changes on the institute and what to expect when he started teaching again
"You mean I can't punish students anymore?"
"Nope! Instead you'll send them to detention!"
“How will they learn? And I need goggles for experiments? Ugh, fine. And Latte mentioned a friend of hers?”
"Oh Mister Eclair! He recently started working here too! He teaches history and all that cool stuff!"
"Hm..i'm sure he's neat.."
"Momma says you should talk to more people.."
“It’s not her business.”
“She’s just looking out for you, like walnut does for me!”
"Walnut ...she's special."
"How come?"
"She has no magic..in the grand scheme of things she's nothing. Even her father has a speck of magic in him to conjure up those burning chains of his but Walnut? She somehow defies all odds even without help from an ability."
“Yeah, I get that! She’s amazing! That’s my sister!”
Espresso smiled and finished unpacking his things, Creampuff waving to him
"I'm gonna go see my friends now! I'll see you later uncle Ess!"
“Goodbye creampuff, give the family my regards.”
“Okay!”
A blonde leaned in the doorway,
“Ah, you must be espresso! I’m eclair!”
Espresso flinched when he saw the blonde hair but relaxed
"Hello Eclair...it's...a surprise to meet you here."
"Yes yes!"
"Would you like to come in for tea?"
Espresso offered, knowing very well he had no tea.
“I brought my own, so gladly! I’ve read your thesis, it’s stunning.”
"You've...read my thesis?"
Espresso looked genuinely surprised as the boy walked in, his eyes shining
"Oh yes! It's my favorite by far. Your use of words is just immaculate!"
Why was Espresso's heart beating so fast? Why was he staring? Why did someone taking the time to read his thesis make him blush.
“It’s very clear which sections are written by you and by latte, aside from the handwriting!”
"Ah..yes..I did have some help on it."
He scratched the back of his head and watched as the water on his stove boiled, Eclair talking as he stared at the bubbles. Why did he want to put his hand in the water?
“It’s a great read when taking a break from my research!”
Eclair turned with a hum and his eyes widened when he saw Espresso in the motion of dipping his hand down
"Espresso!"
He grabbed the other and pulled him away, Espresso blinking and the shuddering
"W..What?"
"By the witches, are you okay?"
“I’m fine. I have a resistance to fire after all.”
“Still! You could’ve been badly burnt! Or gotten soggy!”
Espresso pulled his hand to his chest and stared at the boiling water
"I think...I think I need to go."
Espresso rushed out of his small home and hugged his stomach
Why did he do that? Why the hell was he moving on so fast and trying to fuck a stranger?
Maybe he was trying to forget..? He had no idea. He had no idea what the hell he was doing. He just wanted protection. Maybe Eclair seemed appealing because of his blonde hair. Did Latte do that on purpose?
No she wouldn’t do that. Eclair probably had a girlfriend or boyfriend.
He let out a sigh and ran his fingers through his hair. He needed something to relax him...
Eclair looked at him hand and shuddered. He'd seen other people do it...they called it a stress reliever...so he went out to look for Herb.
The gardener sat at a cafe with a small group of 5. Espresso walked in with his head hung low, eyes turning to him as he walked over to a curious herb and chewed hid lip
"Hello!"
"Uhm...I've come to ask something of you.."
"Hm?"
Herb tilted his head and Espresso whispered something
“Hm, normally I’d say yes but it looks like you’re in a bad headspace, it could warp your perception to the worst.”
“Alright.”
“Sparkling, something soothing!”
“On it.”
His nephew responded, grabbing a mixer. Espresso sat down and the conversation inside the bar started up again, Herb talking to a red head down the line of cookies while a green cookie he didn't recognize chattered with Mint
Another arrival came and kissed mint.
“Hey love!”
“Hi minty.”
Their noses touched and everyone scooted over so that they could sit next to one another. So that's what a healthy relationship looked like
“And who’s this?”
She asked
“A republic scientist. He’s called espresso.”
Herb chirped out,
"Oh fancy! Hello there Espresso!"
"Uhm...hi.."
He looked down and gulped, trying to keep himself from staring at the two
"He's awfully shy huh?"
"Just a little. He's here to calm down"
“Poor thing, want hot cocoa?”
“Not particularly. But thank you for the offer.”
Espresso was served the light cocktail, him picking up the glass and nearly dropping it as the door to the bar was slammed open
"Drinks are on me! I just had the most amazing experience in my life!"
A white hair boy cried
“Well, tell us milk.”
“I finally found him! And he kissed me!”
The bar cheered and Espresso scooted to the side of his stool as the man sat down right next to him, a foamy drink sliding in to his hand
"Hey! That's amazing!"
Sparkling smiled and Milk nodded vigorously
"We have a date tonight!"
Ugh..why did everyone seem to have a healthy relationship
“Something the matter?”
“Relationship troubles, a madman is obsessed with me.”
"Hah! I've been there!"
Espresso gave Milk a serious look and the paladin only smiled bright at him, sipping his drink
"I'm being serious."
"Me too! I traversed earthbread with a man that was obsessed with my and had to drop him. Worst years of my life."
“Really? You?”
Mhm. He just wanted to hurt the one I loved. And he trusted me. That trust became obsession.”
Milk scratched the back of his head and grinned
"But now I have my Choco!"
Espresso could only stare in disbelief before looking back to his drink. Milk had to go through something hard to get what he wanted...so maybe that meant he'd have a good lover soon!
Someone who wasn’t scummy or perverted, someone nice.
Espresso groaned as he cracked his back, frowning at the notifications on his phone. Non of them were from his dating app. He had been teaching for a few weeks and had been trying really hard to find a boyfriend! He was pulled out of his funk when he noticed a blue letter resting on his bed.
He picked it up and turned it over , halting at the seal.
House Madeleine.
He opened it, and inside was several photos and a check.
He shivered. He felt like he was going to sob. They were old pictures of him thankfully...one of them being the picture of him being undressed by Madeleine's aunts. He covered his mouth and looked at the note
I think about you everyday. Your voice haunts me in my most erotic dreams. I miss you Espresso. Come back to me..I can be better than I was before.
Espresso let out a sob and crumbled the note in his fist. He grabbed the check, well worth 6 months of bills, did Madeleine really think he could buy espresso’s favor?
Espresso was seething...but the money..the money made his heart pound..his desires fill. Being married to a wealthy man was something he put high on his list of expectations
"If I go back...would I be willing to sacrifice my dignity for a few dollars?.."
He asked himself
He already knew the answer..but he wanted someone to treat him well just once..he wanted just one night where he felt like more than a toy
So he went next door of his office,
“Eclair. I have a request of you.”
“Name it!”
The man twirled around In his chair and smiled at Espresso in such a way that he nearly regretted what he was about to ask
"I...I want to have sex with you."
Eclair halted,
“Erm. You’re my best friend’s sister… I couldn’t do that to her. Besides, you’re not my time, I’m into older guys!”
“Like almond?”
“Older.”
"Ohhh..."
Espresso sucked in a breath and scratched the back of his head, Eclair leaning back in the chair and chewing his lip
"Well...not to be weird but do you know of anyone who'd want...a stand?"
Oh god he felt like such an idiot. Eclair probably thought he was some creep or something!
“I have a list. Do you prefer topping or bottoming?”
Eclair pulled out a black notebook and opened it.
"I-"
Well he wasn't expecting that. His cheeks flushed red
"Bottoming preferably."
"Alright.."
Eclair flipped through a few pages and circled a name with a red pen
"Here. If he's not your type when you see him then the next three pages have some guys you might like."
“How do have all this?”
“I have a high libido. Don’t tell them I sent you.”
Espressos shoulder was pat and he nodded, going to grab something to wear and looking at the crumbled letter in his trash
"The best sex of my life is not going to be with you."
Espresso got to the first house and got out of the car. He couldn't believe he was doing this. He got out and knocked on the door, fixing his makeup.
When it opened Espresso took a step back. The man held one weight in his hand and had the door knob in his other, eyes looking down at the boy who flushed bright. His looped hair coated in chocolate.
"Can I help you?"
"Uhm...I was recommended to you by a friend. I'm looking for a stand.."
“Come in, do you want tea?”
“No thank you.”
Espresso was let inside the room, eyes immediately going to the animals that slept soundly on the couch in front of the TV
"Let me finish my workout and then we can go wherever except the living room. Help yourself to food"
Espresso only nodded and looked around
He has pets, and a lot of plants, paintings of a deity covered the walls
He sat down in a chair and looked at the leather, plants growing up around the armrest and over the headrest
It was comforting in this home..he quite liked it actually…
Once Churro was finally done the two retreated to the dark bedroom and Espresso's waist was quickly taken in hand.
“I assume you’re a faithful millennialite. Is there always such plant life in believers' homes?”
"No...not usually..but I'm special."
The top of the bed was decorated to look like a canopy over the mattress, markings under the mans eyes glowing in the dark as be pressed Espresso against the sheets
"You're very beautiful.."
Espresso blushed
"Thank you...your home is something I admire.."
“I keep it welcoming for when he awakes. And I fuck pretty boys like you with his permission.”
Espressos gown was lifted and he giggled softly
"So he visits you?"
"Sometimes. My sweet Millennial. But let's not talk about him. We're here for you aren't we?"
Churro sat up and slid down his workout shorts. Espresso spread his legs and hummed as his cock was fondled.
"How cute~"
He was cooed to and the protrusion was stroked, Churro leaning over and pressing his face in to the crook of the others neck
While this man was cute with glasses, millennial would be sexy.
He groaned as he thought about it. The feel of the soft bark horns in his hands and the robes that failed to cover what Churro wanted...he loved-no, adored those nights with his deity. The way the foliage of the room came alive with millennial’s appearance, with those soft knowing eyes.
He missed that everytime the deity slept. Maybe this was going to be the last person he stood with....no one was going to be able to live up to millenial..and he was willing to wait eternity to see him again.
“Um, hello? Are you awake? Are you going to rail me or not?”
"Oh..sorry I-"
Churros eyes flicked to the side when a vine crept towards him, his eyes shining
"Millennial.."
"Hello my strong sprout"
Churro pulled his pants up and turned to see the glowing figure smiling softly at him.
“You’re awake. It’s early.”
“I missed you and the grove had rich soul this year.”
The large figure shrunk, still towering over them both. Espresso stared in shock and fear as the muscular man seemed to grow soft in the others gaze, his smile wide and his forehead being pecked as his hands were taken
"Who's this?"
"Someone that came over...but now that you're here I'm going to have to ask them to leave.."
“Y- you’re REAL?! How, are the legends true? Are the other’s real?”
“Shh, yes, all is true, the others are as real as I am.”
"Holy shit!"
Espressos face was caressed by a glowing hand and he gripped on to the sheets
"I sense that you're troubled..hm..."
Millennial took Espressos hands and looked down, a small pot forming with a sprout poking out of it
"Keep this plant healthy..."
"I..what.."
Espresso went home that night confused and bothered
He held the plant, grabbing a watering can and feeding it.
“It is a gift from a god… best I don’t kill it.”
Espresso packed up the next day and left back to the republic. He hadn't told his sister...but Eclair knew or would know soon. His plant swayed in the wind and he smiled at it
Things were going to be okay.
Madeleine was waiting there at his front door with a bouquet of flowers,
“Resso!”
"Madeleine."
Espresso held his plant in his hands, the blonde having a visible scar running from the corner of his mouth to his forehead
"I thought I'd never see you again! My beloved.."
He stepped forward and his eyes fell half lidded
“I realized that offer just wasn’t enough for you. So I’ll offer more. My hand in marriage, as much money as you wish! If you share a bed with me each night. You can research and I can get my bride.”
Espresso nodded and Madeleine was..genuinely surprised! He dropped the bouquet of flowers and pulled the boy in to a kiss, Espresso failing to reciprocate but Madeleine could care less
"I've had a...talk with my family...they shall speak how you desire now."
“But?”
“But they want you to learn a little French.”
Espresso groaned and Madeleine held on to his arm, smiling brightly and laughing jovial
"You'll be fine my dearest!"
The two walked in to the home and Madeleine happily showed Espresso his waiting room
“I had all your things moved, every single thing, I trust this room will make a proper study. You’ll be sleeping with me in my bed.”
Madeleine sat upon the lavish mattress and Espresso looked around in awe at the decor
"Wow.."
His waist was rubbed and Espresso set his plant to the side, Madeleine looking at him with calm eyes
"Mm..Madeleine.."
"That's me~"
"This is perfect."
“I’m glad you like it! I tried very hard! I was almost certain you wouldn’t come back!”
Espresso sat upon to Paladins lap and his head rested on the others shoulder
"I have some sleepwear for you"
He whispered
Espresso went to bed that night in a soft, see through silk cloth..his underwear being traced.
“So pretty. May I taste?”
Madeleine’s warm hand rested on his crotch
Espresso shifted and nodded, turning on to his back as Madeleine pulled the blanket out his head and sunk down. A moan left his lips when he felt the others tongue run along his dick
"Ah~ Madeleine~"
Hands gripped on to the other firmly, not a sound coming from the knight Espresso knocked his head back, unaware of the plant growing. It's leaves fanned out, Madeleine pushing himself forward after the other had finished and smiling when the other giggled
"Did i do good?"
"Wonderful.."
He held Madeleine's face and was kissed deeply
“Gross! You taste like spunk!”
Well I did just give you head.”
"And it was really good too.."
Madeleine played with Espressos hair
"You know what you should do now?"
"Hm?.."
"Reciprocate it..give me some head.."
“If I must. Take off your boxers.”
They were tossed aside in seconds
The blanket was lifted and Espresso dove down, him grunting as his hair was grabbed and he was pushed down
The plant on the counter wilting as he grabbed Madeleine's waist and tried to pull away
“You can take it all, I know you can! You’re almost there.”
He shoved the man further and groaned, Espresso whimpered and choked, the back of his head being gripped on to as Madeleine thrusted forward. Tears formed in the poor boys eyes and he threw the blankets off, coughing as he was let go of.
“You- ass.”
“Mmm, that was good my love.”
He was hugged, and the hard wet shaft pressed against his ass
He was pinned to the bedding and his neck was kissed, Espresso struggling as his legs were spread by Madeleine's knees
"So good...finally.."
Espresso opened his mouth, nothing coming out as he was bit and shoved in to
"Oh fuck yeah~"
Espresso's body bounced and he dug his face into the sheets.
At least Madeleine had lube on hand and was happy to jack ess off as he assaulted his prostate.
In the morning he was sore...so very sore..his plant was resting on the dirt and his eyes had bags under them. But Madeleine seemed fine! Madeleine tossed clothes at him and woke him up at the butt Crack of dawn to do nothing!
Espresso pulled the sheets over himself and growled.
“Good night.”
“The sun is up.”
“Good. Night.”
"Essie~ you know breakfast is-"
"I'm tired, Madeliene!"
The blonde flinched and then frowned, silence filling the room until the door was slammed shut...the plant raised and Espresso let out a relieved sigh
Espresso shut his eyes and nodded off, finally peace and quiet.
The next few days were...better.
Madeleine was silent and kept his distance..he had a dangerous look in his eyes and some nights Espresso would wake up to find bruises on his neck and legs. But some nights he’d be read poetry and given baths and massages. He liked those nights. Those nights his plant grew tall and his body was touched in such wonderful ways. This was one of those nights...or so he thought.
Candles were lit and Espresso was resting on Madeleine's chest as they bathed together. Madeleine washed his hair, kissing his neck and praising him.
"My wonderful mage..your doing so well adapting.."
He cooed, Espresso smiling and pressing his face in to the mans pecks more. He smelled so good
"I love you."
Madeleine's hand stopped
“You do! Haha!”
Espresso giggled and he was held up hands cupping Madeleine's face as he kissed the other
"Yes..I really really love you Madeleine.."
The touches grew Frantic and Madeleine groped espresso’s chest
Water splashed out of the tub as they kissed eachother, Madeleine groaning as he was kissed up and down his neck as well
"Fuck Essie~ I'm going to we'd you and we're going to have so many kids~"
“I don’t really want kids.”
“What? But essie!”
Espresso chewed his lip and looked to the side
"I'm sorry.."
"Nonsense. You want kids! You're going to love them!"
“I said I don’t want kids!”
“Well I do! I want to knock you up.”
"I don't have the right parts Madeleine!"
The blonde only smiled and leaned in close to the dark haired boy
"Didn't you think that put champagne tasted a little off at dinner?"
He whispered, Espresso shivering as he looked down
“What the fuck is wrong with you?! Body transformation? That’s too far!”
Madeleine chuckled and his face was pushed away, Espresso holding his arms over his chest and getting out of the tub
"Don't talk to me until I've cooled off!"
He ordered before marching out wrapped in a towel
“Sure my lovely Resso. Go have a nice rest.”
Madeleine purred
Espresso slammed the door to his and Madeleine's room and let out a cry, swiping his things off of his desk and gripping on to the wide as he threw off his wedding ring
“Fuck! That bastard! I should’ve known! I hate him. I hate him!”
He cried and curled up on the floor, sobbing as their wedding photo laid cracked on the ground. It wasn't long before a hand was placed on his shoulder
"Espresso.."
Espresso looked at the broken pot on the ground
“Post the damn photos. I want a divorce.”
He spat. Madeleine paused and chuckled
"Oh Espresso.."
Espresso felt a hand rub his waist
"You think I haven't already posted them?"
Espresso glanced up and laughed, grabbing his hair,
“I could’ve left… months ago?”
Espresso was pulled close, his laughs continuing as the back of his neck was kissed. He was never going to escape this was he? This was his life.. He cackled, digging sharp nails into Madeleine’s back, if Maddie could spike a drink, so could he.
The next night he made a toast...a toast to his husband...the man he'd be with till his dying breath.
"A toast...to Madeleine! My husband."
The house cheered, and Madeleine drank with gusto, the poison wouldn’t set in until that night.
Espressos plant was well past dead. But wasn't he as well? He hadn't been given a chance..he had been changed..molded..so what was the point in letting the facade go on any longer
Espresso was broken beyond compare and nothing was fixing him. So he watched his husband drink, and drink and drink
"Hey Madeleine.."
The blonde looked over curiously and he was pulled down, a smile on his face as he was kissed deeply
Poison
A distinct taste anyone but his idiot lover would recognize
"Tonight...I want you to ravish me.."
He whispered, licking his drool from his lip.
“Enfin, les héritiers de la maison Madeleine.”
The man breathed, kissing Espresso harder. Espresso grabbed at his hair and pulled him closer, groaning as his waist was grabbed and he was pulled into the others lap...it always surprised him how the family overlooked their incidents. Madeleine's frantic thrusts not being hidden at all.
It was almost as if they encouraged it. Fucked up nobles.
The two retreated once dinner was over and Madeleine spoke, gripping on to Espressos hand when they got to the room and lifting him on to the bed
"un si joli garçon. j'ai hâte de passer ma vie avec toi"
“oui, le peu que tu en auras~”
“Uh, what?”
Espresso only giggled, a streak of blood leaving his mouth as he clung on to the man
"Essie..you’re bleeding.."
Madeleine's vision got blurry and he looked down to his hand
"I'm bleeding"
“Stupid stupid Madeleine~ I’ll be gone by the morning. And you’ll be too.”
"W..What.."
He held the others face
"But I love you!"
"No you don't...you love my body..and everyone knows it now."
Espresso pulled Madeleine's face close and their lips touched..the other feeling cold as he gripped on to Madeleine as tight as he could
“Goodbye Maddie. And goodbye to this cursed family.”