The Dinner Party (Nathan, Open)

[amanda]

Amanda had left her blond hair down about her shoulders. She had slipped on a black dress that hugged her frame like a second skin. She slipped her feet into black sandal high heels. She had decided to go to visit Nathan at his work. A surprise visit. She hadn't seen him much this week with him working and her as well. Their schedules had been so different. When he was home she was sleeping so she could wake up to go to work. When she was home and awake he was sleeping to get ready for work or he was already out the door.

She actually was quite nervous about this since she never really did anything like this before. She and he had been living together for quite some time and it seemed the two of them never had the time to spend together. She began to walk down the street wondering if she should go. Would Nathan be upset with her coming to his job? Maybe she should have worn just something normal.

She got to the door of Valhalla. Would he be off soon? She looked about the street wonderingly before she pulled the door open and walked inside. Her eyes slid over everyone as she looked for Nathan.

[Nathan Elliot]

Nathan fidgeted with his new suit in front of the mirror and spared a glance to his left at the vampire in the off white suit and black shirt. “But Sir, I don’t know anything about politics.”

“That's alright, Mr. Elliot. I have a tutor to help you through the rest of the books.” Thor smiled at the man as he admired the Armani suit. “I assure you, you are just what I am looking for to replace that paper weight who is in office now.”

“I won’t be a puppet, Mr. Ericsson.” Nathan turned and faced the vampire with a look of determination, “If you want me to do this, it has to be right, it has to be real.”

“That’s exactly what I was hoping for. Trust me, everything will be fine. You get twice the pay to come here and study every day, and I’m sure you will like choosing your own hours until the election.” Thor grinned at him. “So just be here tomorrow night to meet the tutor, he’s human so you can work out what hours you want to come in, and I’ll have a voucher for you to upgrade your housing ready.” The Viking vampire patted the man on the shoulder and smile. “Here are some credits, than your mate out for dinner, celebrate.” He looked at the tailor who was fussing over the lines of Nathans pants.”Franz, find him five more suites just like this one. The new mayor of New Vegas must look the part.” He said then turned and walked away. Thor’s plans for Nathan were bigger than New Vegas…but that would be all in good time. This is where his power play would begin; he had all the time in the world to plan further. He could smell the immortal DNA in Nathans veins, but he suspected that Nathan had no idea that he had stopped aging….

Nathan watched the vampire disappear then looked back at the mirror. “Mayor…imagine that, me…” he saw Amanda’s reflection behind him in the mirror and grinned from ear to ear. He was glad the tailor stopped funning with him and turned to Amanda and almost ran up to her. “Manda, you’ll never guess what happened to me today.” He held up the credits for her to see, “And there will be a lot more where this came from. Mr. Ericsson wants me to run for Mayor, he’s going to help me. Do you know what this means?” he put his hands on her shoulders and nearly laughed. “I’ll be able to find him!”

[amanda]

Amanda had come in the door as the other man had slipped out. Her eyes slid to the man curiously. Wasn't that the owner of The Valhalla? Nah, she had never met the man really just saw him in passing really. She tried to keep herself generally away from those that might notice that she wasn't a normal human really. It wasn't that she didn't associate with vampires or anything but more that she didn't know who she could trust save for Nathan.

She looked over to the man fussing over Nathan and then stop. She looked surprised and felt under dressed beside Nathan at the moment. But then she smiled happily as Nathan ran over to her. "Nathan, don't you look very handsome." But then she heard him and saw him hold up the credits. Her eyes widened in surprise. That was more than the two made normally and would pay rent for at least two months. "Oh, Nathan!" But then he continued talking.

She took his free hand while he spoke and laughed. "That is wonderful news! I'm so happy for you." She smiled happily though she was having her doubts. What was Mr. Ericsson wanting for Nathan to do? And where did all this leave her? Her doubts didn't show on her face though. She loved Nathan and was truly happy for him.

He deserved the finer things in life and as well finding his brother. "This is absolutely wonderful news!" She stood on tiptoes to give him a kiss on the cheek. "I cannot wait to meet your brother. If he's anything like you then he must be one wonderful man." She took the hand with the credits and gently placed his fingers around the credits.

She smiled as she held his hands. "Not to mention you look quite handsome in that suit." She let go of his hands to wrap her arms lightly about his waist.

[Nathan Elliot]

Nathan grinned from ear to ear than planted a smoldering kiss on the only woman he had ever loved. She took him in when she didn't know who he was or what he was. She accepted him when she discovered his differences and she fell in love with him despite his flaws. She accepted his determination to find his brother and supported his efforts. There could never be anyone more perfect for him that his Amanda. The way he looked at her was a direct reflection of the attraction, infatuation and love he felt for her. “You look amazing.” He said softly then turned when he heard a slight commotion.

Several cabana boys walked by carrying signs that read, ‘VOTE: Nathan Elliot for Mayor. Equality for All! Paid for and supported by Thor Ericsson.’ Nathan grinned and turned back to Amanda, “Let’s go celebrate, even if I don’t get elected, Mr. Ericsson said I will continue to run until I am elected. He’s paying me to run and I am exempt from blood taxes.” That was a good thing because pretending to be sick every time his taxes were due, or stealing blood from a sleeping drunk in an alleyway was not his idea of playing it safe. “And…so are you.” He added.

[amanda]

Amanda could tell that Nathan was beyond happy by the smile on his face and she gasped some when he gave her a heat filled kiss. Her hand slid up into his hair as she returned the kiss. She hoped that they would always be like this. That they didn't hate each other when he did become higher than her. That he didn't change or that Thor may get her Nathan to change. But she put on a smile. If Thor knew anything then everyone about her save for Nathan thought she was just another human. She rarely used the ability but if someone hurt her or Nathan then she would. She didn't know how effective it would be against a vampire like Thor but did it truly matter?

Her eyes shown with her love and a bright smile lit her lips. "Not as amazing as you, Nathan. Look at you! In a suit no less!" She laughed softly. "Never thought I'd see the day." She teased him lightly but then the commotion outside made her look over. "Where do you want to celebrate? And that's wonderful news that you don't have to give blood! Such luck there!" But then she heard his next words and gave him a look of surprise. "You mean..."

That was good news but she still wanted to know what Thor was up to. No one did anything for free. This world was tough. The only thing free was the heart. You could give your love to anyone but no one did anything for nothing at all. What did Thor want from Nathan? She stood on tiptoes and gave him a kiss. "No more of that. I'm so glad. It wasn't very safe. I thought those needles were making me sick!" She brought her cheek down so that she lightly nuzzled his chest.

[Nathan Elliot]

{{With a little help from my bro}}

Nathan grinned from ear to ear. He knew he was that much closer to finding his brother. Maybe if he saw him in the public eye, he would recognize him. He was very excited but he had another thing that filled him with excitement. He needed to show Amanda right away. “I have another surprise for you.” He said with a charming smile. “Come on, I’ll show you.”

He draped his arm around her and turned so they were facing the elevators. “This way.” He walked up to the golden doors and pressed the button. “I think you’re going to like this.” He leaned over and kissed her cheek just to fill the silence as they waited for the lift to arrive. When the doors opened, he led her onto it. Instead of choosing a number to press, he took out a key and put it in one of several keyholes on the control panel.

The doors slid shut and the lift began to rise. He did not say anything as the lift passed floor after floor without stopping. Then, it suddenly stopped and the doors slid open. He led her out into a hallway that had only two doors. He pulled out another key and opened the door directly across from the lift. “Voila!” he announced as he pushed the door open. “This is ours.” He said through his big toothy grin.

[amanda]

Amanda saw the grin and couldn't be the one to pull that grin away from him by telling him her doubts. She heard his words and smiled brightly even as her eyes widened. "Another surprise?" She looked at him curiously even as she pressed into his side as he draped his arm about her. She looked to the elevators as he said this way. Where were they going?

She followed him and smiled more as he leaned over and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Her blue eyes shown brightly in her curiosity. Some had said with her so light of blue eyes that she looked like she could be an angel. Some vampires had even tried to bite her thinking that she was one. She had to quickly try to get away from those since she didn't want to be exposed for being a mutant. She leaned more into Nathan as they waited for the elevator doors to open.

But then she looked startled once they went inside and he took out a key instead of touching one of the buttons. She looked up at him in wonderment as the doors slid closed. As the elevator continued it's ascent from floor to floor. But then the elevator stopped and the doors opened. She looked around at the hallway as he led her out. She looked at him getting more and more curious even as he unlocked the door and pushed the door open.

Her lips parted in surprise at what she saw inside. "Oh my..." She spoke breathlessly. "Ours?" She spoke breathlessly as she looked up at him in stunned surprise.

[Nathan Elliot]

Nathan grinned wider and wrapped his arms around her and spun her around, kicking the door closed as he did so. He laughed, “All ours baby, we hit the bigtime all because of my pretty smile.” He said as he spun her around. Suddenly his feet weren’t moving but they were still spinning as their feet came off the floor. He stopped the spin before he could get dizzy and leaned his forehead against hers.

His hot breath licked out against her cheek and he took a moment to let it all sink in. “No more low man on the totem pole, Baby. A human can’t get any higher than this and its plenty high for me.” He kissed her briefly then pulled his head back to look at her. “Wanna check out the bed?” He said and gave her a knowing look with a seductive grin. “I know I do.” He said and before she could answer they were floating over to the giant king sized bed that was made up with dark blue satin sheets.

[amanda]

Amanda felt him wrap his arms around her and was soon spun around. Her breath caught at the feel of him against her and spinning her. She heard the door close behind her and heard his laugh. "I always said you had a pretty smile." She gave a grin and laughed softly. But their feet soon came off of the floor as they spun and she held on to him tighter even as he leaned his forehead against her forehead. She let a soft smile come to her face enjoying being with him all the more.

She felt his breath hot against her cheek as she closed her eyes just enjoying this moment. She heard his words then and let her eyes open to meet his eyes. She wanted to say but we can't forget where we have come from but instead she smiled brightly. But before she could speak she felt the brief kiss and she returned it before he pulled back. She could feel her skirt moving about on the air and her feet not on the floor still. Before she could answer though he had already begun to move them to the bed. What would it be like to dance on air? But she had never asked him.

She gave a laugh even as they moved to the bed and she looked up meeting his eyes with a brighter smile. "I bet you have already bounced on the bed!" She laughed softly at that.

[Nathan Elliot]

Nathan grinned and let her dropped gently to the bed then let himself fall onto it on his back with a laugh. "I sure did." he grinned and sat up and got on his knees. "I also had a look at the hot tub." he kicked off his shoes and climbed off the bed and half jogged across the room to the hot tub that was built into the floor.

"The water is scented with jasmine and vanilla" he reached down and dipped his hand into the water and brought it to his nose to smell it. "Want to get in?" He asked and began unbuttoning his new suit coat. "I bet the water is fine, and since its just us, and its ours, we don't need suits." he threw his coat on a nearby chair and began unbuttoning his shirt, "I don't know about you but I can't ever remember actually being submerged in water."

[amanda]

Amanda tried to keep a hold of him but she gasped as she fell but then began to giggle as she landed on the bed. She pushed her hair back from her face as she looked at him and gentle punched him on the arm. "What would you do if I developed a fear of heights?!" She teased him playfully. But then she watched and began to sit up as he got onto his knees. He was absolutely the most handsome man she had ever seen. Her life would have truly been terrible without him having been basically dropped in her path. She was thrilled that her love was so happy though. Even with her thoughts on the why of it.

"Jasmine? I love jasmines. They smell so good. Especially night blooming jasmines." She began to move slowly towards him curiously. "It really does smell like jasmine and vanilla?" She asked as she got close and knelt down in front of him and pushed his hands away to finish unbuttoning his shirt. "I can't remember either." She remarked and reached a hand down to dip her fingers in and brought it to her nose to smell it. Her eyes widened in surprise. "It does!" She laughed softly before she began to kick off the sandal high heels and went to reach behind her to unzip the zip of her dress.

Everything was changing but she was thrilled by it all. But in the back of her mind she wondered if she would be left behind in the end. Would she be able to keep up with what was happening with Nathan? She leaned over and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "This is all so wonderful, Nathan. You deserve all of it." She gave him a soft and chaste kiss on the lips.

[Nathan Elliot]

Nathan obediently dropped his hands and let her finish unbuttoning his shirt. “You aren’t afraid of anything.” He reminded her gently as he moved behind her and dutifully helped her unzip her dress. He never got tired of seeing the soft curves of her back and could not help but drag his hands down the smooth skin. He kissed her softly on the back of her neck before stepping back to kick off his shoes.

The buckle of his belt released with a chink and with deft swiftness, he dropped his trousers to the floor, followed by his boxers. He stood watching her undress, captivated by her beauty. “Amanda,” he said lovingly, “You are by far, the most beautiful creature on his planet.” He let his eyes drop and blushed slightly before turning to the hot tub and stepping down into it.

“Oh!” he let out a soft gasp, “Its warm…” He sank slowly into the water and stood there submerged to his waist. He reached his hand out of her to take it, “It’s a little slippery, take my hand.” He thought about what she said to him and shook his head. “No, we deserve this.” He corrected her. “I want you by my side through it all or I don’t want it.” He knew none of this would be worth anything without her. “I love you, Amanda and I couldn’t do this without you. I wouldn’t.”

[amanda]

Amanda watched as he dropped his hands as she unbuttoned his shirt. "I do have some fears but kind of hard to keep them when you aren't normal." She smiled some at that. Especially since she knew people's weaknesses and used it against them. Not always by really wanting to but she knew she had to do what she had to do. She felt and saw him move behind her and helped her unzip her dress. She shivered enjoying his touch along her back. She hoped he wouldn't leave her behind once he got where he was going. The vampires were bad and she knew it. They always had something underneath what they were showing. What did Thor want? The kiss to the back of her neck made her melt but then he stepped back.

She could feel his eyes on her as she undressed. It always made her feel butterflies in her stomach. It made her feel so much and she loved the way he always made her feel beautiful. She heard his words and blushed deeply. "Oh Nathan!" She spoke softly looking at him. "You always make me feel so beautiful. Thank you." She truly wished these moments like these would last forever.

She slowly began to move to the water before taking his hand in her hand and slowly began to get into the water. She wrapped her arms around his neck hugging him as she heard his words. "I'll stay with you through it all then, Nathan. I love you, too." But what if he stopped loving her? Now was not the time to think those thoughts though. She would enjoy her time with him. She loved him so much and didn't want him hurt. She gave him a kiss. "Let's enjoy this." She smiled brightly looking in awe at the water. She dipped her other hand in and brought it to her nose. "Oh, it smells so good!"

[Nathan Elliot]

Nathan, having Amanda in his arms now, was not about to let her go. He moved to sit on the bench ledge and pulled her down into his lap, keeping his arms around her. “I don’t know what this is Amanda, and I don’t know how long it will last since we know we can’t trust the vampires. But if I can do something to help mankind, even if it means selling out for a short time, then I’ll do it.” It was a serious topic of conversation but his tone was soft and his lips bushed lightly against her shoulder as he spoke. He could never be this close to her without touching her, kissing her, breathing her in.

His hands slid up her back and his fingers combed through her hair. “I told him I won’t be a puppet, he says he doesn’t want a puppet, but we will see. Soon enough.” If anyone could say just about anything seductively, it was Nathan. He meant what he was saying but he was so enraptured by Amanda’s beauty, he just couldn’t keep his hands off her for even a second.