DRABBLE: Control (Lucius/Amos)

[brightflower]

Title: Control
Character Pairing: Lucius/Amos
Prompt: what's his/her name
Rating: PG
Word Count: 485
Summary: "Come now, Amos. I know what you're doing."
Author's Notes: The sixth fic of Table Two.
Link to Prompt Table: http://briony-tallis.livejournal.com/48169.html


"Come now, Amos. I know what you're doing."

The smirk was infuriatingly tantalizing; Amos swallowed down past memories of Malfoy's smirk, memories of lips and hands and bodies, smirks in the dark. "I honestly don't," Amos said, tilting his chin up. He allowed a smirk of his own to slip into place. "Enlighten me, Malfoy."

Lucius did not blink, his eyes boring into Amos as devastatingly as ever. "You're using that girl to vex me. That What's-Her-Name. You can't deny it."

"I'm sure I feel the same about Georgiana Clarke," Amos replied, emphasizing the name, "as you do about Narcissa Black." His smile widened. "And if you truly believe I'm doing it just to vex you, it must be working."

Lucius stopped smirking, a hint of a frown flashing across his features before he managed to compose himself. "I am simply pointing out how obvious your intentions are. It's flattering, Amos, but it will get you nowhere."

"You seem to forget who ended our little relationship, Lucius," Amos said, grinning fully now as he relished in Malfoy's emotions. Let it be Lucius for once, to suffer. Amos had suffered quite enough. "I believe I am in control at the moment."

"A Malfoy never relinquishes control," Lucius said, lowering his voice as his eyes flashed. "I will win, in the end. I always get what I want."

"My, aren't you conflicting this afternoon?" Amos asked, crossing his arms over his chest. "Flattery will get me nowhere, and yet, you confess that you want me. Now I'm flattered."

"I said I get what I want," Lucius said slowly, drawing nearer. "I didn't say that I wanted you."

"I think it's painfully obvious," Amos replied, losing some of his momentum as the scent of Lucius Malfoy enveloped him. "You always happen to walk my way when you're showing off Narcissa. Trying to get to me."

"So we're in agreement, then," Lucius said. "We are trying to vex one another."

"Then what shall be done about it?" Amos asked, starting to sweat. He was trembling.

"That's up to you, isn't it? After all, you claim to be in control of the situation." The smirk was back. "I'm content to sit back and wait for you to decide."

"Perhaps I'll just keep my What's-Her-Name," Amos said, his bravado deflating.

"Oh, do," said Lucius, clapping his hands in mock delight. "As I said, it is so flattering." He leaned closer, his breath hot on Amos's neck. "Or, I could just snog you senseless right here and now," he whispered. "But as you said, you are in control. Aren't you, Amos?"

He nearly gave in right then and there. But the faded image of a broken Ravenclaw still lingered in the back of Amos's mind, and he shook his head. "Yes," he said, pushing Lucius away. "I am."

And neither of them said what they knew they were both thinking: For now.

Comments

[deathlydragon.livejournal.com]

Argh, I am so frustrated that Amos didn't give in! They both know they are trying to vex one another, but if no one dares to make the next step that is just so... *shakes Amos* Stop being so stubborn! *shakes Lucius* Stop being a coward!

The image of that Ravenclaw is so painful for Amos that I wish it would fade completely, but on the other hand it gave him a lot more confidence when he faces Lucius. I loved how he spoke to him in the beginning. Just doesn't help Lucius realising how much he destroyed...

Can't wait for the next one! *gives cookie*

[brightflower]

Haha, they are both being rather stubborn right now! But you can see they are right on the edge, so...things will happen. Maybe. I'm being such a tease, lol, but I am on a roll with these, so you probably won't have to wait too long for the next!