I finished the summoning circle on the floor and lit the candles. I was finally ready. I opened the book and stared into the center of the pentagram. I read the words out loud as I began walking around. ”Altissimis tenebris premuntur ab imis, Invoco super cornua notis cutem rufo!" I waited and waited for a light to shine or for someone to appear but..nothing. I read the instructions again and again, checking off everything. I did everything right but nothing happened. I groaned and tossed the book away. “Stupid book..” I sighed and changed into my pajamas, climbing into bed.
Maybe it was me who was stupid. My friends had given me the book as a gift since they knew I was into the supernatural. I tossed and turned until sleep finally consumed me.
It wasn’t long before I was awoken by a gentle hand rubbing against my cheek. I slowly opened my eyes, thinking I was just imagining it, only to be met with a man standing over me, seeming to be examining me. I jumped out of bed and was ready to scream until our eyes met. His eyes were..glowing. They gave off a golden hue that left me wanting to stare more. He must’ve noticed my stare as he began chuckling “Dormiens pulchritudinem de prioribus surrexit" His voice was deep and it sounded as if there were multiple of him speaking. Each voice getting deeper but all coming for the same person. I gave a confused look in which he returned with a small smile. He slowly began walking toward me. While I was checking him out I didn't notice him nearing closer and closer, before I knew what was happening I was pressed against the wall.
I could feel a blush quickly running to my cheeks but I couldn't move, as if I had no will of my own. He ran a finger from my neck up to my chin. He leaned in connected our lips. He moved his hands toward my waist and pulled me closer to him. It felt wrong but felt so right. I was supposed to be the strong girl everyone knew and loved but here I am giving into some guy I don't even know. He gently licked my lips and I opened my mouth slightly, allowing him entry. He slowly pulled away, leaving me panting and out of breath. "You taste sweeter than I expected." He spoke but this time I could understand him. "I am going to let you go. Do. NOT. Scream." I slowly could feel myself taking over my mind once more. I blinked a few times, regaining full control, and quickly hopped away from this stranger. I took a protective stance and finally spoke.
"Who are you and why are you in my room?!" I panicked "You summoned me and yet this is my greeting?" I could see his smirk even through the darkroom. He stood up and walked over to my light, flicking the switch and turning it on. I stared in disbelief as I finally got a good look at him. He wasn't much taller than me but gave off a large amount of authority. My eyes lifted to the horns protruding from his head. He wore a simple button-up shirt with the top three undone. I could see under his shirt and around his neck there were stripe-like paint covering his body. "My name is Armedis, and who may you be my sweet?" He asked as he held out his hand and a purple mist consumed his hand. The mist cleared and out came a rose. I let down my defense in awe and looked back up to him as he smiled at me. He started walking toward me as he spoke. "You've had a hard life." He said as he circled me "Everyone depends on you. You have so much weight on your shoulders and you don't want to let them down." He circled me over and over, continuing to speak.
"You never get to relax. You're stressed beyond belief and so very tired of everyone." The more he circled me the more I could hear whispers starting to form. They were the voices of my friends and people who have asked for my help. I wanted to say no to them so badly but I couldn't. I had to help them. "How can you help anyone when you can't even help yourself?" He asked. "You're plummeting yourself in the work of others and no one appreciates you. It's amusing!" He laughed. The whispers got louder inside my head until it was unbearable. I gripped my head in pain. "T-they needed me. I couldn't t-turn them down!" I screamed and he stopped. "You couldn't turn them down?" He crouched in front of me and looked into my already tear-pricked eyes. "I can help you. I can make everything stop for you. But just for tonight." I could feel the whispers slowly fade out of my mind. He grabbed my hands from my head and pulled me closer to him. He used a finger to tilt my head up to look at him. "I can give you a night of pure pleasure and confidence. All you have to do is say yes one last time."
His voice was low and soft. It comforted me as I stared at him. I pursed my lips together and began thinking. I do all the work and yet I bearly can get a proper thank you. I help everyone but when I need it where are they? I was snapped out of my thoughts as he began to stand. "I see it's a hard decision to make. But I guess it can't be helped. They "need" you anyway." His voice was sarcastic as he began to walk to the center of the summoning circle. "I guess I'm not needed here." He was about to leave. I can't let him go! "Wait!" I spoke. I swallowed hard before continuing. "Please. Stay.." He smiled and stalked back over to me. His demeanor changed entirely. He bent down to my level to slide a hand under one of my legs. "Jump." He spoke and I didn't need to be told twice. I jumped into his arms and wrapped mine around his neck. He set me down on the middle of my bed and pulled away. "You know what you need to say babygirl." I blushed at his nickname and opened my mouth to speak the last word I never wanted to say again. "Yes"
