Sebastian left that night thinking over everything had Buffy told him. He thought he was so smart and safe. That no one could touch him but he was wrong. He wasn't sure why he started the journal then it took on a life of its own. He went home, sat down and read his journal from beginning to end. Sebastian felt shame for the first time in his life.
I can't believe I did all that and thought it was funny. I'm more like Kathryn than I want to admit. What do I want from Buffy? That's the real question here. Is it just habit, the chase or her? It was so much easier before I met her. I never thought about any of this crap.
"Sebastian when are you going to deliver the goods on Miss Perfect?" Kathryn asked from his doorway. "That the famous journal? Can I read it? I'm sure there isn't anything in it, I haven't done myself." She rubbed a hand down his body while the other stretched to reach the book on the bed.
"Cut it out, Kathryn, I'm not in the mood." Sebastian took a long hard look at Kathryn. He didn't like what he saw. He saw himself looking back at him.
"Since when aren't you in the mood to play. What, Mary Sunshine still not forking it over? That should make you hornier, not less. Oh, no it is too funny you've fallen for her. You think you're in love with her. Face it Valmont, people like us don't know shit about love. We know how to fuck and fuck over other people. That's our place in this world just accept it. Now, I'm in a giving mood. Do you want to play or not?" Kathryn's only wore and she slipped it open. Her hands teased her nipples then smoothed down her hips. She gave Sebastian a knowing smile.
"I have to go somewhere, Kathryn, maybe another time." Pushing her out of the room, he decided what he wanted. Sebastian grabbed a bag from his closet then tapped a panel. It opened to reveal a DVD collection. He put them all in the bag with a large folder of pictures. Before zipping, he added his journal.
Sitting at his desk, he wrote a letter sealing it then went to the garage for his car. He knocked on a door and handed over the bag and letter. Going back to his car, he drove out to his aunt's house in the Hamptons. He loved the old lady. She was a bit off but sweet. Climbing into bed that night, he knew his life was about to change, forever.
Reading the letter was quite a shock for Buffy. I didn't know Sebastian had it in him. Looking through the bag, she carefully laid everything out on the bed. It was hard for Buffy to know where to start. I guess pictures will be easiest. Maybe not, read first, visuals later.
Getting to the last page, she closed the journal with a loud sigh. She flipped through photos not really looking at all the details. Then Buffy realized they weren't just Sebastian's, but Kathryn's also. Moving quickly to the DVD's with a ragged breath, the latest one slid into the player. Fast-forwarding through then stopping at something and going back, she took a closer look. Buffy sorted through them, only one seemed to be a set with a K on one and an S on the other.
Watching it closely, a feeling of bewilderment came over Buffy. He must not have watched the DVD afterwards, just put it away. She listened to Kathryn's plan to destroy her then watched her seal the deal, so to speak. Buffy was used to seeing her cousin with a dick in her mouth. She didn't like seeing his there but didn't analyze why. Kathryn maneuvered him to the bed and offered him a drink after she finished. They toasted their adventure but she put something in Sebastian's glass. That's how he bet his car that part never made sense. Kathryn wanted him to do it so why the bet. She must have something else in mind. Buffy was sure her cousin planned to end up with the car and the pictures.
Buffy pulled out several others and watched as an endless stream of men and boys made their way into Kathryn's bed. Turning off the DVD player, she started thinking about it as all the pieces fell into place. She smiled to herself and picked up the phone calling Tonia.
"Hey Tonia, its Buffy is this a bad time? How's the article coming along? Yes, well I found a few extra names you might want to add to your list. Ready? Did you get all of that? Do you think by Thanksgiving break, we could be ready? You're sure it's only a week away. I would love to have a late lunch on Tuesday. I'll see you there take care."
She dialed Sebastian's cell phone letting it ring until he finally answered. "Bastian where are you?"
"I'm at my aunt's in the Hamptons. Just needed some breathing room and I wasn't sure what you would do."
"How about you meet me at the docks at Nana's in the morning, about 9:00? I think we should talk, about a lot of things."
"All right," Sebastian's answered sounding unsure.
Blaine was her next call. He needed to know his lover was sleeping with Kathryn as well. Plus, she needed to tell him what she saw on the DVD. After she got off the phone, she walked down the hall to tap on her grandmother's door.
"Entrée," Anne's voice called out.
"Nana, I need to talk you." Buffy's voice was hesitant.
"Come in, ma petite. Here, come lie beside your Nana. We will figure it out together." Anne moved over in the bed and Buffy crawled up beside her. She laid her head on her grandmother's shoulder. Anne began to smooth her fingers through her granddaughter's hair. She listened to Buffy to tell her everything she had discovered.
"Nana, what should I do? He gave me everything I need to use against him, if I wanted to," Buffy sighed. Her eyes closed as her grandmother's hands soothed her troubled mind and heart.
"Ma petite, that is for you to decide. He is not the wastrel we thought. His mother was a lovely woman. Perhaps being around you has brought part of her out in him. As for the other matter, it is as I have suspected for sometime. We will handle it all at once, one clean-cut. Tonia has learned a lot already. She also found out another bit of interesting information. As soon as I have more details, I will fill you in chère. Now go to sleep. You have an early meeting with a most eager man, oui." Anne shooed Buffy out of the room. A hard look came over her previously serene face. She contemplated what she was about to do to end the machinations of her family.
Sebastian got there early and waited just looking out at the smooth water. "Hope you haven't been here to long." Buffy walked up behind him dressed in low-rise jeans and a green cashmere sweater.
"No, just not sure what to expect." Sebastian looked at her with longing and a bit of fear. He feared that he might lose something important.
"How about we take the boat out and talk." They sailed out until they could tie of the main sail and drifted with the wind.
"Bastian, I have to say, for someone your age, you have slept with way to many people. The hardest part I have understanding is, why you did it the way you did. There are always willing girls. Why the set up to make them believe you cared?" Buffy looked at his face but he wouldn't meet her eyes.
"I guess looking at it now its lame but it was all I knew. I lost my virginity at 12, Buffy. To someone who said she loved me then walked away. I figured that's how it worked and it did. It was easy and fun. It was one big game until I met you. I don't know if I should hate you or thank you."
"I pick door number two. What's my big prize? You never watched the DVD, with your pact with the devil, did you?"
"No, what was the point? I was there." He looked at her, confusion clearly written on his face.
"Well, you were and you weren't. Seems Kitty-Cat slipped you a little something extra in your drink. You would have agreed to anything even sex with Tiff. It was like one of those cartoons where they argue back and fourth then they switch lines. She snapped the trap on you hard."
"What do you mean?" his voice went quiet.
"She drugged you Bastian. You would have agreed to screw the door if she had asked you."
"That bitch I'll kill her. No one does that to a Valmont." He began to untie the mast but Buffy grabbed his arm.
"Uh, Bastian there is more. Seems you aren't the only Valmont to visit Kathryn's room. You must not have watched all of them or you would have seen it. She's been screwing your farther, too. But there's more Bastian..."
Twenty minutes later, Sebastian couldn't believe it his head was spinning. "Okay so, I'm a fucked up mess. Do you hate me now?" He sounded so lost. Buffy took his hand so he would look at her.
"No, I don't hate you. Actually, you impressed me by what you did. It's hard to look at yourself and not like what you see. The question I have for you is what do you want?"
"I don't know for sure. I do want to be in your life." Buffy could see the truth in his eyes.
"Even if I said we could never be more than friends? Would you be okay with that?" She watched him closely after she asked her questions.
"If that's all I can have," he answered but his shoulders sagged.
"Bastian, I think I understand you. Maybe better then you do yourself. If you want to have real relationship, we can, but no lies and no games. Don't tell me what you think I want to hear. If you're honest with me and don't screw around then I'm willing to try. Bastian, you'll only get one chance. I won't let you or anyone else make a fool of me."
"I don't want that, not anymore. How do you go about having an actual relationship?" He smiled for the first time that morning.
Buffy laughed. "I'll walk you through it. It won't even hurt. For starters come here."
She tugged on his hand polling him down on top of her. Her other hand drew his head down for a kiss. Sebastian kissed her with all the feelings that had grown since he had gotten to know her.
Buffy's hand smoothed over his face. She slid it under his sweater to feel the beat of his heart. She teased his nipples with her nails as he looked into her face. He picked her up carrying her down below to the small berth. Laying her down, he looked at her beautiful face with its golden hair fanned out behind. Sebastian knew that he was a goner. He pulled off his sweater then lie down beside her as he continued to watch her face. He unbuttoned her sweater pushing aside the pieces. Her pale golden skin looked so alive and warm, in the morning sun that filtered, in through the small porthole.
Pulling him down for another kiss, she tasted the inside his mouth when she sucked on his tongue. Sebastian felt his body respond growing even harder at her gently suckling. He touched her through her bra then flicked open the front clasp with practiced ease.
"Done that a few times huh?" She smiled at him to let him know she was teasing.
He bent down to take her breast in his mouth. His tongue swirled around her nipple until it was pebble hard. His teeth nibbled at the pink bud then moved onto to its twin. Buffy's hand teased his small nipples then pulled his head up to hers.
"I want to see you Bastian, all of you." Her husky whisper made his breath hitch.
Buffy's hand moved to his pants opening them then tugged on them. He lifted his hips so she could pull them off. Her eyes drank him in. It was an unusual turn of events for Sebastian. He had never been the one fully nude while his partner still wore clothes. She pushed the sweater off her shoulders and she sat up. Sitting beside him on her thighs, she trailed her hand down his body. Buffy knew he was good-looking but lying there nude and hard, he looked like a Greek god. She bent forward to kiss him at the same time that her hand found him. He grunted deep in his throat feeling her strong hand begin to stroke him. He pulled on her nipples gently then moved down to unsnap her jeans.
Once she knelt bare before him, Sebastian knew he had never seen a more perfect woman. There was something undeniably sensual about the play of muscles under her skin. She was soft and strong at the same time. Buffy smiled up at him then bent down to capture him in her mouth. Sebastian didn't think much after that. He only felt, for the first time really felt. He watched her slide her eyes up to him as she teased him with her tongue. His eyes closed of their own accord, no matter how much he wanted to watch her. Buffy drew him deeply into her mouth then hummed when she pulled up. Sebastian groaned, his eyes popping open. He held her hair out of her face as she moved up and down on him.
"Buffy, please, I want to be inside you the first time." He heard himself plea.
She pushed him back down onto the bed and she moved over-the-top of him. Watching his face, she guided him into her waiting heat. Buffy took him in slowly, clamping around him then releasing to take a little more of him each time. Once she seated herself fully, her inner walls undulated around him. Sebastian's back arched and he pushed hard against her. His breath came faster and he grunted with every undulation of her walls.
He never felt anything like this, like her before. He was almost afraid to move. Afraid that it was a dream and he would wake up. Buffy used her strong legs to push herself up until only his tip remained inside, only to slam back down again. She would slowly move up only to rush back down again. Buffy was panting now and her body felt alive again. Sebastian started to pull on her nipples then moved on to her clit. He felt his balls tighten and was determined to bring Buffy with him. His fingers worked at a furious pace on her swollen pearl until they screamed together.
Buffy lay on top of him while Sebastian ran his fingers through her hair. "I don't think you ever have to worry about me cheating on you. I don't think I have ever cum that hard since I was 12."
Buffy giggled as she drew lazy circles on his chest. She clenched her inner walls around him again.
Sebastian moaned as he felt himself growing hard again. "That is a definite on the faithful part," he said, flipping her over.
Tonia listened to Kathryn talk animatedly about Europe. "So, you like Switzerland and France more than here?"
"What's not to like. The people are so alive, even the air is different there. I feel like I can breathe?"
"Your family travels there a lot?" Tonia watched Kathryn's face change several times.
"I never go anywhere with my mother. The only time I see her is here, in the city. Her and my stepfather travel for his business quite a bit. I like to travel on my own. There are people I visit but most of the fun is meeting new people. Not like here, where you see the same ones at every function," Kathryn shrugged.
"Do you get a long with your stepfather?"
"Of course, I don't see him that often, though. He's always at work or they are gone to one event or another."
"What about your stepbrother, Sebastian isn't it?"
"He and I don't run in the same circles. I'm afraid my stepbrother is a bit of a playboy." Kathryn acted like his behavior embarrassed her.
"Isn't he dating your cousin, Elizabeth?" Tonia watched Kathryn's expression change at the mention of Buffy's name.
Her face quickly smoothed out. "I suppose you could say they are seeing each other but knowing Sebastian, it isn't an exclusive relationship."
"What about your cousin? Is it for her?" Tonia saw the wheels whirling in Kathryn's mind.
"Well, I hate to be the one to say it but I feel like I can just tell you anything. I've heard rumors that Elisabeth isn't as sweet and innocent as she appears. Some of the grooms at Manchester confided in me. They said they had all been with her, at the same time. Can you imagine? It is unbelievable. What would my Grandmother say if she ever found out?"
"Yes, it is unbelievable," Tonia, agreed. So, that is how you plan to play this.
"Of course, I only have their word for it. Doesn't it make you wonder though? I mean if all three say the same thing."
"I'll look into it. Of course, it couldn't go into this story, you understand. I have a friend at one of the papers. I could give it him and anything else I find."
"I just want to protect my grandmother from someone who would do such unspeakable things, in public no less."
"Kathryn, I understand completely. Why don't we go off campus and have a nice lunch. You can tell me everything and you will feel so much better. You wouldn't want anyone to see you so upset would you?" Tonia easily maneuvered the younger woman into agreeing.
"Well, if you think it's best. Let me grab my purse and freshen up a moment. I'll meet you in the parking area."
"That's fine. You should splash some water on your face. You look a little pale." As soon as Kathryn was out of sight, she pulled out her cell phone. "Madam, she is trying for Buffy through me...Yes...To make all of her past be Buffy's...Are you sure? She is harder than I thought...It is as if some important piece of her makeup is missing...Yes, I will come by about 4:00 that will be fine see thank you...Yes. Good-bye." Tonia looked up to see Kathryn waiting for her. "Ready Kathryn?"
"Who were you talking to?"
"My editor, he wanted an update on the piece. Why do you ask?"
"Oh, just wanted to know, who you were dumping me for at 4:00." Kathryn smiled then moved to open the door brushing against Tonia's breast. She looked away shyly then back up through her lashes. Tonia ignored the 'subtle' come-on.
Damnit, I'm going to have to send out stronger signals. I'm not sure if drugging her is a good idea, it could blow up in my face. No, Tonia has to believe I've fallen in love with her, a woman for the first time. Then I seduce her into bed and she will write anything I ask. This is a much better plan than before. Sebastian is taking to long. It is almost Thanksgiving break and I don't want Miss Perfect coming back. Of course, Tonia won't really publish the story but my little country cousin won't know that.
They went to a small restaurant not far from campus for lunch. Tonia slid into her side of the booth not surprised to see Kathryn slide in beside her.
"So no one can overhears us," Kathryn smiled holding Tonia's hand under-the-table. She began talking to the older woman about her 'cousin's' escapades.
Tonia had her recorder turned on in her purse to record every word. She wondered just how far the teenager would take her performance.
Kathryn began to cry on her shoulder, hiding her face in Tonia's neck. Then she whispered her feelings to her. "I've never felt this way before Tonia. It was so confusing at first. Then I just let go and admitted I had fallen in love with you."
With her body turned it looked to anyone passing as if Tonia was comforting Kathryn. It was a dimly lit restaurant and they were in a back booth. Kathryn started to nibble and suck on Tonia's ear. Her hand slowly began moving towards the older woman's chest.
Tonia grabbed her hand none too gently and inhaled deeply. "Kathryn, you have to stop, this instant."
Kathryn looked up, a picture of hurt. "You don't care for me? Don't care what happens to me?" Her lower lip quivered and tears began to cloud her dark hazel eyes.
"I didn't say that. I'm sorry Kathryn. I can't do this, not here, not now. I'll call you a cab but I have to get back to work." Tonia all but pushed Kathryn out of the booth.
"Tonia please, I'm sorry. I just needed you to know, how I felt about you. Just think about it, about me. I'll walk you out and catch a taxi. Are we at least still friend?"
Tonia nodded unable to speak. Kathryn walked Tonia to her car. When she was behind the wheel, Kathryn swept in quickly to kiss her. "Something to remember me by."
Watching Tonia leave, Kathryn smiled. One or two more little interludes like that and she's mine. Looking at her watch, she pulled out her cell. "Sven meet me at my house in 30 minutes. I don't care, I'll pay double. Yes, oh and Sven bring a friend if you have one. Doesn't matter I like all flavors."
At least the afternoon won't be a complete loss she was going home to enjoy a total fuckfest. The, oh, so, yummy, Sven and whoever he brings to join the party. I have a fresh supply of coke and an empty house. The parental units are in Tokyo or some other foreign local. Sebastian is following Miss Perfect around like a trained seal. I should have known I would have to do this myself. The only person you can rely on is yourself, rule #1.
"Tonia, chère, what is wrong? You are so flushed, do you have a fever?" Anne grew concerned. She hadn't ever seen the normally calm girl, so upset before.
"No Madam, I'm furious. It doesn't happen often but when it does, it takes me a little while to cool-off. That, excuse me, bitch of a granddaughter of yours tried to seduce me. She said she had fallen in love with me. Ooh, I was tempted to snatch that viper's hair out. I left or I don't know what I would have done to her." Tonia paced the room, her fair skin flushed with anger.
"Calm down, chère, let us go through this all. Unfortunately, you are correct. She is a bitch."
Tonia giggled at Madam's out of character remark. "That is better. Now, what can we do to repair the damage?"
Tonia let Anne listen to the tape. Anne was glad Lizbeth stayed overnight in the Hamptons with Sebastian.
"I think we should go ahead with everything tonight. I wanted to wait for Tiffany and Edward's return but I'm not sure we have the time."
"Madam, what if we hold off until the end of the week? You invite them all to dinner. I will make myself scarce until Friday. That is only three days away. I'll call Kathryn and explain I have an assignment but will be thinking of her. It'll be truth, just not the way she thinks." Tonia's wore the look of a naughty little girl. She was ready to turn the tables on the vicious teenager. "Actually, I need to talk to several people from Buffy's list. Not to mention, following up on the lead I told you about earlier. When I return to Manchester, I'll make sure not to be alone with her. I don't think Philippe would appreciate me letting someone else play with one of his favorite toys." Tonia's eyes twinkled and the two women laughed. Tara lived with Philippe, who was Jean-Pierre's son. They had dated since they were teenagers. "I have a nice story on Manchester, once you take the K-factor out."
"K-factor, oh Kathryn, oui. I'm afraid, she has touched many lives and not in a positive way. If you are sure, then all right. I do not want you hurt or put in a dangerous situation. My granddaughter likes to drug her less willing victims. Kathryn is in for a surprise on that note."
"Nana, are you in here?" Buffy walked in smiling and holding hands with Sebastian.
"Ma oui, chère, I see you came to decision. Monsieur Valmont it is good to see you so happy this morning."
"Yes, Nana, I always think that mornings make things brighter, bigger somehow," Buffy waggled her eyebrows at Sebastian. He looked at her grandmother to make sure she didn't catch on to what they were doing.
"Oui, ma petite, you should always take time to enjoy all life has to offer. Especially when you are young."
"Nana," Buffy laughed. "Yes we did. We are going try a real relationship. Not words of undying love but friends and lovers. If it grows then that's great. If not, we agreed to break it off before seeing anyone else."
Anne looked at her granddaughter and her lover. Ah, Lizbeth you don't realize it but your Mousier Valmont is already in love with you. In addition, you, ma petite, will you quit guarding your heart, so closely? Will you give him a chance? It will be interesting to watch. Sometimes passion has a way of clearing ones eyes. Ah, to be young again.
"That is good Lizbeth, come sit. We have some news. Kathryn is trying to paint you with her brush. Sebastian, you are welcome to join us. I'm sure Lizbeth has told you what we have discovered."
Sebastian grimaced and looked away. Buffy turned his head back to hers. "Bastian, you didn't know. It will all work out, okay." She kissed him softly and he smiled.
"Madam, what has my stepsister from hell done, now?"
Anne laughed. Yes, I do like him, very much. A man has to sow his wild oats, but also know when to grow up. It looks like the young Valmont has learned just such a lesson.
Buffy walked Sebastian to the door. Their arms wrapped around each other. "I don't want to go. If I don't show up soon though, she'll start asking questions."
"I know, Bastian. I liked waking up to you this morning. It will only be a few more days. Then this will be over. Will you take me to Rockefeller Square, Friday night? They're lighting the tree." Buffy looked like a little girl with her face glowing with happiness.
He kissed her nose. "I'd rather take you to the apartment but yes I will. We really have to wait until this is all over?" Sebastian wore the face of a man in a dessert with no water in sight.
"Your apartment isn't safe, lots of people know about it. We could be together here but, even as loyal as everyone is, she could still find out. People are always dropping by here. The most we can do for now are wild make-outs in the upstairs study and long drives - but your car has no backseat."
"You shouldn't be so damn tempting, then. Where the hell did you learn to do that with your tongue?" he grouched.
"I'll never tell, just be happy with the results, Bastian."
"Fine but when this is over I am taking the whole break to ravish you," he kissed her.
"Do you promise? Now go, I need some sleep." Buffy popped him on the butt as he left. When he turned, looking shocked, she just shrugged. "It's just so squeezable, Bastian"