Behind These Castle Walls (tags: Archangel) Rated M

He gave her a soft smile again. "Don't worry about it." He said, softly. He closed his eyes when she mentioned Holli and was kind of trying to make some excuse for her. He shook his head. "I know... I may be able to read minds, but I swear I'll never be able to figure out what is going on through that woman's head..." He said, softly, before being surprised when she reached up and kisses the corner of his mouth. 

He looked at her, still showing his surprised look. Jessica had always made it clear that she wasn't a fan of him, so he couldn't help but be surprised by her actions. He gently placed a hand on her shoulder, causing her to pause in her actions to turn to the door. "Look, Jessica... Don't feel you have to be alone with this, all right?" He said, softly, giving her shoulder a gentle squeeze.

"Wish I could just take your mind off of it..." He said, before closing his eyes as he turned his head a little to the side. "I... couldn't even tell you how this is affecting me, but I am sure it is hurting you a lot worse... If there's anything I could do..." He trailed off, meaning each word. If there was anything he could do to make her feel better, he would do it.

He honestly didn't want to be alone with his own thoughts right now anyways... Though, it was unlikely for Jessica to invite him into her room to talk...

Jessica was surprising him even more, but he wouldn't refuse her invite. "...I could honestly use a few drinks myself..." He said, with a small smile, before he followed her into the room. "Want me to close it or keep it open?" He asked, nodding at the door. It was her room and it was her rules.

He watched as she kicked off her shoes and side stepped one that had flown back towards his feet. He watched her, a little amused, before picking up her heels and moving them over to the side, so they wouldn't be stepped on or tripped over. "So... what's your strongest?" He asked, curious looking at her drink cabinet with interests.

Closing the door, he turned to her and gave a light chuckle. "Bourbon, definitely bourbon." He said, walking over to her. He gave a low whistle when he stood behind her and looked at her collection of drinks. "You've really taken a liking to the human's alcohol, haven't you?" He said, looking down at her.

"I knew you were a fan of them when you, Holli, and I visited that human bar..." He added, thoughtfully.

"What can I say? I've always had a taste for fine liquor." She said as she turned her attention back to the cabinet in front of her. "Hmm I think I have just the thing." She added as she pulled out a bottle that was nestled near the back. She studied it for a moment and then set it on the table. She waved her hand to open the bottle as she pulled out two glasses for the bourbon. She poured the bourbon into the glasses and handed him a glass.

He chuckled a little. "This is true, I can't deny that." He said, with a small smile. He watched curious as she pulled out a bottle of bourbon. He nodded at the brand, having been a fan of it himself. When she poured him a glass and handed it to him, he gave her a nod of thanks, before taking a drink.

"Ahh,just what I need." Letting out a sigh, he held up the glass and smirked a little. "...How much more do you have of this brand?" He asked, curious. He was unsure if he would need more tonight or not...

One bottle might not cut it...

"I have three bottles of it." She said after she took a sip. The taste was heady on her tongue and she smiled in satisfaction. It was strong yes, but she had a feeling she'd need more before the evening was over. "Though with the way how the evening has been, I think we'll go through all of them." She said trying to lighten the mood, but her tone fell flat.

He gave her a half smile, before wrapping his arm around her shoulders in a half hug. He leaned down and kissed the top of her head. "...I know..." He said, softly, before taking another sip of his drink.

The burn he felt as the bourbon went down his throat, took his mind off the pain a little... He hated how it didn't last and he hated how Jessica was hurt once more. She was always the one sister that kept a cool head normally, but her heart would get too involved in things...

He wished he protected her better from it...

She blinked as he kissed the top of her head. Trying not to think too much on it she took another sip from her drink. Jessica studied her drink, "I suppose you'll be leaving after?" She asked after a moment as she glanced up at him.

He gave a half shrug. "Only if you want me to..." He said, honestly, before he chuckled a little, but it held no mirth. "Though, if I were honest..." He muttered to himself, trailing off. He stared out in space for a moment, before downing the rest of his bourbon. He removed his arm from Jessica and poured himself another drink.

He downed it quickly, almost wishing he could get drunk like humans could... The image of Holli and Dimitri seemed to have burned itself into his mind. He couldn't shake it and he couldn't help but wonder why she would have done that? Curse or not, what possessed her to want to have sex with Dimitri?

Did he, the Archangel, not give her enough attention? He could have sworn he did... Every time they were together, she seemed to purr under his touch...

She winced as he trailed off and looked down at her glass. She wasn't really looking at it though, she kept seeing her sister and Dimitri. Cursing under her breath, she took another drink before pulling her hair out of its bun. As her long curly red hair spilled down her shoulders, she shook it out and took another drink. "I can't stop seeing them." She muttered under her breath.

He nodded numbly in agreement. He looked back at her, over his shoulder. "What are we going to do about them?" He asked, his voice low. He hated how he was feeling about all of this and hated how it seemed Holli didn't care. If it hadn't been Stark, then Jessica wouldn't have been hurt...

Only me... He could take being hurt... but it wasn't anything like Jessica had to be feeling... If Stark was his brother or something and Holli was his ex... 

He barely flinched when the glass in his hands shattered. He looked down at the glasses and sighed. "Sorry..." He said, before waving his hand, cleaning it all up instantly.

He watched her silently as she took his hand to study the cut on it. He knew it would heal and that he could wash the blood off easily. As she released his hand, he let it drop back to his side. He let out a sigh, looking away from her. "What's there to talk about? We've both been screwed over by people we care about." He said, walking past her and moving over to her bed.

He collapsed on it, ungracefully, not caring anymore. "I'm angry... I'm hurt... but I'm really angry that you got hurt again... You don't deserve that, Jessica..." He said, propping himself on his elbows to look at her. 

She laughed but it was a bitter sound, "You would think I would get used to it by now." She said with a shrug. Her face was difficult to read though, "She knows I'm still not over him you know....I think that's what hurts the most for me. The fact that she knew that and did it anyway." She said, her eyes filled with unshed tears which only made her look even more beautiful. She sat down on the bed by him, "Then again, who can resist Holli? She's smart, beautiful and talented...she's the outgoing one, always has been." She said after a moment. Jessica was more then content to live in Holli's shadow, though at that moment she wanted something her sister hadn't had yet.

Shaking his head slowly, he looked at her sadly. "I'll never understand how anyone can resist you either... You are the level headed one. You're caring and kind, you put your whole heart into everything..." He said, lifting his hand up and stroking her cheek with the back of his hand.

He sighed. "I know you hate me for the things I've put both you and Holli through... I only did it because I felt it was the right thing to do... I'm supposed to teach you both how to do your jobs and teach you how the way of this world works... I get a little too into it, I guess...."

Chuckling softly, he turned his head away a little. "I promise, no blind dates." He told her, softly, looking back at her a little. His eyes were soft and amused. "I still don't think you should date anyone beneath you... buuut I get the feeling you will not listen to that anyways." He said, a hint of teasing in his voice.

He sat up and leaned towards her. "Date you who want, Jessica... Just don't let them in your heart unless you know they won't hurt you..." His voice was soft as he looked into her green eyes. "Just to warn you... if they hurt you... I will come after them... I can't sit by and let someone take advantage of you or Holli..."

"That's all I ask..." He watched as she looked down and away from him. "You trust me with another glass?" He asked, with a teasing smirk after watching her stand up.

"...What's on your mind?" He asked after a moment. Having known her and Holli for so long, he had away of knowing when something was on their minds, and he didn't even need to try to read their minds to know it.

He chuckled lightly. "I'll try not to."

Watching her with interest, he sat up straighter on the bed. He took the glass from her, raising an eyebrow at her. "Now, I seriously doubt that, Jess." He took a sip of his bourbon.

"You've got me curious noow." He said, in a singsong voice. He lifted his free hand up and lightly held her chin, turning her to face him. "Come on, it can't be that bad." He said, amused as he looked her straight the eyes.