Despite the less than luxurious surroundings, it felt like old times. Standing in his dorm, or being caught off guard in the corridors. It felt like nothing had changed. And what really kept her coming back she didn't know. Deep inside there was still an ember of hatred burning, trying to fan a flame, trying to overpower her hopes and dreams of a family with him. And no matter how hopeless she knew it was, how she could feel the trickery he was brewing, she buried it. Hope would be what would kill her, surely.

"You and me? Together?"

She could feel his eyes rake over her and it made her both nervous and excited. "Together," Paris repeated, "I-I know you probably think I'm crazy but-"

"What makes you think," he began, his voice low, "that I would want to be with you again, Paris? After what you did. What could you possibly offer to me to make me willing to want you back in my bed?"

That made her somewhat angry and when she was about to retaliate that he had beaten her to a pulp she found herself at a loss for harsh words with him so very close. Nevermind that he'd nearly killed her. Her breathing was heavy as she succumbed to this once again, how stupid could she be?

"I'm so sorry Justin," Paris said almost pleadingly, giving him an imploring stare, "You don't understand how much I regret it....I just I....I love you so much....I'm crazy...I can't....can't think straight." Paris sputtered looking desperate.

"I'll do everything right," she begged, "Anything you ask, I'll be perfect."

"It has to be more than your undeniable talents,"

He was so close, she was intoxicated, she could not handle it. So easily she could forget all that happened, all that she owed to Lucius, all the loyalty she alledged to her master and all the wrong she had cast out into the world as he whispered menacingly in her ear. She moved still closer to him, whispering back, "Anything...anything Justin. I'll give you anything." she whispered breathless.


i'll be sure to stay wary of you
love to save the pain of once my flame and twice my burn