Gia couldn’t believe her luck, the rain was now pouring down on her. She kicked the flat tire of her silver BMW, not feeling a thing from the protection of her knee-high boots. She swallowed the lump that had formed in her throat, trying not to panic. She walked around her car that she was thankful she was able to get to the side of the road before the tire went completely flat. She grabbed her overnight bag, thankful that she was on her way to visit her brother so she had packed clothes. She sighed as began to walk up the road; a newspaper that was in her car was used as shield from the rain. She came to a driveway; it was so long she couldn’t even see the house that it led to. She ran up it as fast as she could. As she neared the home, she saw that it was huge. It looked like a castle. It wasn’t the kind of castle that she had dreamed of living in when she was a little girl, where she would live happily ever after with her prince. This castle was dark, dreary and scary looking. As she reached the door, removing the paper off of her head, as she was safe from the rain now, she pounded on the heavy wood doors.
Nikolas was in the sanctuary of his darkened study when he heard the pounding on his door. His heart began to pound. He couldn’t see anyone right now; he knew that his time was running out and that soon, he would need nourishment. His craving for blood would soon take over him and he would not be able to control himself. His staff was already gone, as he always made sure they left before dusk. The pounding became desperate so he decided to go get the door.
Gia gasped when the door swung open and her eyes landed on the man before her. His dark eyes and hair stood out against his pale skin. She didn’t think he was supposed to look like this, he looked like his skin should be dark, she wondered if he was sick. Sick or not, the man in front of her was incredibly attractive. His eyes pierced into hers as he looked at her. “Can I help you?” His deep voice broke the silence between them. Gia regained her composure and glanced back at the road. “My car, it broke down and I need to call to have someone fix it, can I come in please?” She asked. “I’m sorry but I’m afraid I can’t help you.” Nik said beginning to shut the door. “No wait please! I don’t know what to do, I don’t know the area at all and it’s pouring out here. Please you have to help me.” Gia pleaded, shocked that he wouldn’t. Nikolas looked at the beautiful woman in front of him, she looked so desperate, and he couldn’t turn her away. “Fine, you can use my phone.” Nik said nodding his head and stepping back to let her in. Gia fallowed him in to his home and he led her to the phone and Gia dialed a tow truck service. Nikolas watched her as she spoke into the phone, her small black dress clung to her every curve, she was shivering from the cold water on her body and he could make out the hard tip of her nipple that jutted out from exposure to the cold. He wondered what she would look like with no clothes on, stunning he was sure. “What do you mean you can’t get a truck out here? Well that’s what you’re for isn’t it? Well then it shouldn’t be a problem! Oh you can come out tomorrow? Oh thank you so much! Screw you, you jerk!” Gia slammed the phone down. Nikolas had to fight the urge to take her right then and there as she turned around, angrily clashed her eyes with his. She shuttered at his intense stare. “They uh, can’t get a truck out here. I don’t know what to do, I don’t want to leave my car.” Gia said softly. Nikolas thought about it, he supposed it would be OK if he let her stay if she stayed in one of the rooms in the east wing, away from his own room. “You can stay here until the morning if you would like.” Nikolas said. Gia smiled at him gratefully. “Thank you so much.” She said. Nikolas was shocked that his body reacted so strongly to seeing her smile, he managed a small nod in response. “I’m Gia Campbell.” She said extending her hand out to him. Nikolas hesitated slightly, but he gave in to his temptation and took her hand, pleased that he did because when their hands connected, he felt a surge of energy course through his body. The feeling was some what like the energy he felt when he drank blood from ones veins, but unlike that feeling, this was mixed with a sexual charge that drove him mad. “Nikolas Cassadine.” He said smoothly, bringing her hand up to his lips and kissing it lightly, marveling in the feel of her soft skin on his lips. Gia blushed at his gesture, finding it odd, yet very welcomed at the same time. “Would you like me to show you to your room?” Nikolas asked. Gia smiled and nodded her head.
Gia held onto Nikolas’ hand as he guided her down the halls of the old castle. The décor was of the gothic nature. Nikolas felt her grip on his hand tighten as they headed for a dark corner of the hall. “It’s all right, you’re safe here.” Nik said, turning around to face her. Gia didn’t know why she trusted this man but she did. She nodded her head and they continued walking down the hall. Nikolas stopped when they reached the room he wanted her to stay in. He pushed open the door and pulled her in. He flicked the light on and Gia looked around the room. It was beautiful, old fashioned but beautiful. A huge bark oak poster bed was in the middle of the room. There was a dresser, and an oval mirrored vanity, with an old fashioned washbasin in the middle. There was an adjoined bathroom to the right, it looked remodeled, with light marble that covered the floors and went up onto the side of the Jacuzzi style bathtub. The dark wood on the counters made it fit with the style of the bedroom. The bed looked so inviting. The fluffy white macro maid bedding looked so comfortable. As tempting as the bed looked, Gia was more interested in the bathtub. Nikolas walked over and opened up the French doors for her, to let some air in. “I hope you’re comfortable in here.” Nikolas said. “Are you kidding? This is incredible.” Gia said excitedly. Nikolas was once again enchanted by this woman’s dazzling smile. “I won’t be here in the morning, but my staff gets here early and they should be able to help you with anything you might need.” Nikolas said. Gia was saddened by this news. She felt that there was a connection between them and she was dreading letting it go. “So this is it?” Gia asked looking up at him. He walked closer to her and nodded his head, bringing his hand out to touch her face. “Unfortunately yes.” He said softly as he caressed her cheek. Gia closed her eyes and nodded her head sadly against his hand. “Goodnight Gia.” He said, leaning in and kissing her cheek. “Thank you, you have a good night too Nikolas.” Gia said before he dropped his hand and walked out the door. Gia sighed as she collapsed on top of the bed. She soon stood up and walked over to the bathtub to take a bath.
Nikolas didn’t know what this woman was doing to him. This was not a one-time occurrence, a woman coming to his door for help. His home was so secluded, that it would be the first place that you would come to if you were having car problems. Nikolas did not mind however, it was the easiest way to feed his cravings, so much easier than going into town for food. The women who came to his door were always treated the same way, kindly until he became hungry, and then that was it, he would quickly drain them of their blood. But this woman, Gia, was different from any other woman he had met. Not only were her looks unique and exotic, but also she radiated an aura that was mystifying and captivating to him. He craved her, like he craved blood. He snuck out the back door, grateful that it had stopped raining, and went into the woods. Finding whatever animal he could. A few rabbits would do. As he sunk his fangs into the flesh of the animal, and drank of his nourishment, he felt charged by the blood filling his body. He sucked hungrily, thriving in the energy filling him. He tossed the animal to the side and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. Turning around, he headed back into his home.
Gia had taken her bath and slipped into her long dark-blue silk nightgown, and had laid down in her bed. As she tried to sleep, but her stomach painfully reminded her of just how long it had been since she had eaten. She hadn’t eaten since the night before. Her mother would yell at her for doing such a thing but it wasn’t planned. She had just been driving all day. She got up out of bed and opened the door to her room. She peaked her head out and was greeted by the darkness. When her eyes adjusted to the dimly lit corridor, she made her way down the hall to find the kitchen. It took her a good 15 minutes before she found it. She went to the refrigerator, hoping Nikolas wouldn’t mind her grabbing a bite to eat, and peaked inside. There wasn’t much in there, she could see packages of meet wrapped in white paper, some wine, along with other bottles, she wasn’t sure what they were filled with but decided not to explore it. She shut the door, not seeing anything she could eat. She turned around and spied a bowel of fruit, she sighed, relieved that she had found something eatable. She went for the peach and a banana, sitting down at the heavy wood table, Gia silently ate her fruit. When she was done, not quite full but she didn’t want to eat too much of his food, Gia got up and threw away her trash and then exited the kitchen. She walked up the stairs but came to a halt; she couldn’t remember witch way Nikolas turned. She chose right and walked down the hall. After walking for a while, she found a door that looked like a bedroom, but she pushed opened the door and walked in and found that it was completely dark, and she knew that the light in her room was on so she realized that it was not the room she was supposed to be in. Gia turned around to walk out but she was grabbed from behind. Gia screamed as she felt a pair of strong hands on her.
“Gia, shh.” Nikolas said spinning her around as she continued to scream. Gia looked up at him frightened. “It’s me, Nikolas.” He whispered in the dark. Gia stopped her screaming but her breathing was still labored as she looked into the darkness. He stepped into the moonlight slightly so that she could see him. She wrapped her arms around his neck. “Oh god I was so scared! I was hungry and I went to go get something to eat and when I finished with my fruit, I started to walk back. I couldn’t remember which way you took me so I walked in here and then you grabbed me, oh god I was scared.” Gia rambled as she clung to him. Nikolas was grateful that he had gone to get some human food the other day incase something like this happened, he always thought his money was wasted as the food would go bad because it was not eaten, but now he was glad that he had bought it. “I don’t see how you can live in this place Nikolas, my god you must be scared to death half the time! You know you should really get some good lights in here.” Gia continued to ramble in his arms. Nikolas did what he hadn’t done in ages and broke into a laugh. He pulled back from Gia and looked at her. She glared at him, scrunching up her nose at him. Nikolas found this irresistible and leaned in, slowly getting closer to her. When their lips touched, it was magical, everything from their lips to their toes tingled, a magnetic charge coursed through them. Gia stuck her tongue out, teasing and coxing it into his mouth. Nikolas quickly opened his mouth to her and invited her tongue in. Her taste was drugging, more powerful then wine or blood even. Their breathing was frantic as they devoured each other’s mouths. Gia’s hands reached the back of his neck as she pulled him closer to her. Nikolas walked forward, pushing Gia back until she was sitting on the bed. She figured then that it was his bedroom because he knew it so well that he knew that she would bump into the bed. Gia lay back on the bed as they continued to kiss. Nikolas hovered over her. Gia pushed him back slightly so that she could catch her breath. Nikolas took this moment to kiss her cheek, and down to her neck. Gia was intoxicating to him when he inhaled her scent. He stopped at her neck, it would be so easy to sink his teeth into her, he wondered how her blood would taste. He imagined that like everything about her, it would be special. Gia began to breath heavy as she felt his breath on her neck, the slight graze of his teeth. Gia moaned softly, this causing Nikolas to become even more aroused. He traveled his kisses down to her chest, watching it rise and fall underneath him. He reached up and caressed her breasts on top of her silk nightgown, gliding his hands over them with the silkiness of the fabric over her skin. Nikolas sat up and extended his hand to Gia, she took it and let him pull her to a sitting position. They sat on their knees in the center of the bed; Nikolas pulled her in for a deep, powerful kiss, Gia whimpered lightly as she felt Nikolas’ teeth graze her tongue. Nikolas pulled back and reached for Gia’s nightgown, taking it and slowly pulling it up her body and over her head. Tossing the silk to the ground, Nikolas was now able to see Gia completely in the nude. She was more perfect than he could ever imagine. He studied every inch of her, her smooth shoulders, her perfect breasts, the curve of her hips, her dark skin that was so beautiful to him. Gia became uncomfortable with his staring. “Do you not like the way I look?” Gia asked softly, not understanding why he was so far way from her and not saying anything. “Gia, I have never seen a woman as beautiful as you. The thought that I might never get a change to again scares me. I want to remember you forever.” Nik said reaching out to touch her cheek. He watched as her eyes danced magnificently, the tears that hazed her eyes glistened in the moonlight. Gia suddenly placed her hands on Nik’s chest and pushed him back on the bed. Nikolas watched her naked form straddle him and then bend down to kiss his lips. She then moved to his ear. “I’ll never let you forget this night.” Gia whispered in his ear. Nikolas didn’t doubt that, for he would never forget the sight of her body drenched in moonlight. Gia quickly lifted up the dark green sweater Nikolas had on and pulled it off of him. Her hands immediately touched his chest, her fingers tracing the lines of his muscles. Gia bent down and ran her tongue all the way up his chest, she two found his neck, stopping and hovering there. She parted her lips and took a piece of flesh in her mouth, sucking on it vigorously. Nikolas’ eyes rolled back at the feel of her latched onto his neck. Gia could feel his growing erection underneath her. Gia kissed down his chest, stopping just before his pants. Her hands fumbled with his belt as she kissed his stomach, she got it unbuckled and pulled his pants and underwear down and tossed them to the floor. Gia brushed her breasts along his chest as she made her way up his body, Nikolas shuttered with pleasure at the feel of the friction moving along his body. Gia kissed his cheek, causing his eyes to flutter at the light touch to his face. “Tell me you want me.” Gia whispered in his ear huskily, kissing his cheek again. “I want you.” Nik’s voice was muffled as he kissed her back. “You want me?” She asked, kissing his other cheek. “Oh god I want you so much Gia.” Nik whispered as he devoured her neck with his mouth. “Show me how much.” Gia said as she ran her hands up his body. Nikolas pulled her by the back of the neck and crushed her lips to his, pulling her tongue deep into his mouth and sucking on it viciously. Gia moaned as she placed her hands on his face, licking the roof of his mouth. When they let go, both had to catch their breath for a moment. Nikolas gasped as Gia suddenly took his dick in her hands and pulled up towards her, she stroked the length of him, feeling him in her hands. Gia brought her hips down. Lowering her body down until he filled her completely, they were a perfect fit. Nikolas watched Gia toss her head back slightly; the moonlight enhanced Gia’s every curve. Her hips began to rock, his body filled with arousal every time her body taunted his eyes, her breasts lingering at his face. His breath was labored as she rode him; his hands traveling sensually up her body as she moved. Gia moaned as she worked her hips, nearing the peak of ecstasy. Gia’s orgasm felt amazing, her body shook with pleasure as she dropped on top of Nikolas. She lay on top of him, silently letting her body recover. Nikolas welcomed this moment, eager to hold her in his arms. But with the weight of her on top of him, he soon became aroused and he needed to be inside of her again. He moved her hair off of her shoulder and kissed her bare skin, she looked up at him and smiled. Moving to the side, she knew what he needed. Nikolas positioned himself so that he had Gia under him now, he looked down at her breasts, so inviting, her nipples jutting out enticingly. He bent down and took on of her soft round nipples in his mouth, carefully sucking, not like he would suck ones blood, but like a baby would at its mother’s breast. His lips and tongue working the soft flesh between his lips. Gia’s hips began to move under him, the movement exciting him. Nikolas removed his mouth from her nipple and kissed her lips, slipping his tongue into her mouth, spreading her legs with his hands slightly as he kissed her, he pushed forward and entered her body. Gia moaned into his mouth as she felt him inside of her. Nikolas came up from the kiss and placed his hands on either side of her body, positioning himself over her, he pulled out slowly, and then pumped in quickly, continuing like this, closing his eyes and letting the sound of Gia’s cries at each blow enter his ears sweetly. Gia began to lift her hips off of the bed, pushing him to go faster. Nikolas quickened his speed, meeting her every thrust, the beast in him soon took over and his trusts became more erratic and frantic. Nikolas suddenly grabbed her and pushed her so that she was practically sitting up against the wall, Nikolas thrived in the new position and it drove him over the edge. Releasing a powerful cry, he erupted inside of her, the powerful release causing him to collapse on top of her. Their breathing was still heavy as Nikolas glided into her slowly once more, and then slowly pulling himself out of her. He then rolled over on his back in exhaustion, Gia quickly scooted down and nestled herself in the crook of his arm. Laying her head on his chest and closing her eyes, almost instantly falling asleep.
Nikolas looked down at Gia; she looked so beautiful as she lay sleeping in his arms. He had never experienced anything like this before. Sex was just that to him, sex. But this was different. What they shared was beautiful and magical, but thrilling at the same time. He frowned, glancing out the window and seeing how low the moon was. He closed his eyes, savoring this moment, the way his body felt after their lovemaking, and the way his heart felt as he held Gia close to him. He knew he was running out of time. Nikolas gently moved her body off of him and pulled his arm out from under her. He watched her stir, whimpering slightly and then nestling her face into the soft pillow under her head. Nikolas reached out to touch her face one last time, he shook his head, he needed to feel her with his lips once again. He leaned in and kissed her cheek lightly, pulling back and looking at her beautiful face, memorizing it so that he would never forget this magnificent image before him. “I’ll never see you again will I?” Gia asked, keeping her eyes closed. Nikolas was startled; he froze at the sound of her voice, looking down at her, he whispered “No.” He saw a frown form on her lips and her eyebrows knit sadly. “I think I’m in love with you.” She said sadly. “I know I’m in love with you.” Nikolas said, touching the softness of her cheek once again. “Bye Nikolas.” Gia said. Nikolas leaned in and kissed her lips tenderly. “Goodbye Gia.” He whispered, disappearing into the darkness. Leaving Gia with tears rolling down her cheeks as she fell back to sleep.