Cake, Cuddling, and Curiosity 7.13
Note! If you had been following us from the timeline rather than catching us right when we post, you may have missed a part. Part 6.9 we had forgotten to add to the timeline (oops) So please go give it a quick read if you think you may have missed it since it ties story 6 and 7 together:
Making Arrangements
Title: Cake, Cuddling, and Curiosity
Fandom: RPS
Story: Highway: Victoria Station 7.13
Characters: Alan Davies and Robert Sean Leonard
Authors: michelleann68 + evila_elf = evila_ann
Prompt: coclaim100 70 Forever
Word Count: 3418
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Will Robert ever get to find out what is in the box?
Authors’ Notes:
Where it all began:
Big table of prompts is here:
Order of the story is here:
Previous story:
Running Towards Answers
Robert stopped about a block from home and grinned. It felt like home here, he could not deny it. Where ever Alan was, he always made it seem like home. Taking a few deep breaths and trying to cool down, he walked the last couple hundred feet. He was sweating so much that he was almost dripping, but he felt good, more settled and ready to move forward with his life, baby steps.
He opened the front door and softly called out to Alan. A hand darted up from behind the settee, identifying Alan’s current location. “I thought you would go back to sleep?” Robert asked as he approached
“Thought I would wait for you. Good run?”
Robert wiped sweat off his forehead and tried to dry his hands on his equally damp t-shirt. He walked over to Alan, leaning over the edge of the couch to give him a kiss.
“Oh ick, you are all wet.” Alan grimaced and then squirmed when he felt a hand wandering down his chest towards his pelvis. “Are you up to something?”
“Mid-morning nap.” Robert pressed a quick kiss to Alan’s cheek. “I think I need a shower first.”
“You think?” Alan laughed and sat up on the couch, setting his book on the coffee table.
“Wanna join me?” Robert asked playfully, even though the shower was too small to be able to do much of anything in aside from taking a shower.
Alan looked up at Robert, surprised he was in such a good and frisky mood. The run certainly agreed with him. “As lovely as that sounds, I am actually waiting for a cake to finish baking. Go get clean.” Alan stood.
Robert pulled him into a quick kiss before he could sneak past into the kitchen, and Alan laughed while pushing him away. “I think you need to jog more often if this is the mood it puts you in. Could go without the sweat.”
Robert paused, thinking that now was as good a time as ever to just be honest and tell him everything that had been running through his mind. “Alan…”
Alan leaned forward and kissed Robert “Go take a shower and hurry up. I want to get you dirty again.” He turned Robert around and patted his ass, sending him in the direction of the bathroom.
Robert almost stopped and turned back around; he wanted to tell Alan that he was here, that he really wanted to be no where else, but decided it could wait till after his shower. He walked down the hall and into the bathroom, turning on the water as hot as he could stand, then proceeded to wash the past off of him, watching it swirl down the drain.
Alan smiled at the sight of Robert walking off down the hall. It was nice to have him here, to have normality, not having to rush around to carve out little slices of time, but honest let’s-just-enjoy-each-other’s-company time. He walked into the kitchen, not sure why he decided on a cake of all things after Robert had left for his run. But now he was struck with the notion of a cake to celebrate with tonight, and a quiet, romantic, stress-free night in. The timer beeped and he took the cake out of the oven and set it aside to cool, then went about whipping up some frosting, when two warm arms wrapped around him and pulled him into a backward embrace. “Nice greeting.”
“Mmm Frosting looks good.” Robert nuzzled into Alan’s neck and nipped his ear lobe.
Alan set the spoon down took a swipe of chocolate frosting onto his finger as he turned around, settling against Robert’s body, still warm from the shower. He offered up his finger and closed his eyes and Robert sucked the offered finger slowly into his mouth. He slid out his cleaned finger and replaced it with his lips, a kiss that was warm and enveloping, tasting sweetly of chocolate. Alan wrapped a leg around Robert’s thighs pulling him closer.
Robert leaned in and started to tear Alan’s T-shirt off, but Alan pushed back and past him, grabbing onto him as he started to move towards the bedroom. This time Robert stopped him. “Frosting?” he asked, gesturing backwards.
“No, I prefer you straight up.” He grabbed Robert’s ass and gave it a little pinch. Stepping back he slipped his hand into Robert’s and they walked back to the bedroom.
“We are taking a nap.” Robert tried to say with a straight face.
“Of course we are, sergeant euphemism. You want a sleeping tablet only I can provide.” Alan winked and turned into the bedroom. He was stopped by Robert’s hand wrapping around his arm and pulling him in tightly, bodies spooning together where they stood.
Robert kissed his ear, before whispering, “Sounds like an emergency application might be necessary.”
Alan laughed and they stumbled in the room, clinging onto each other. He freed himself and sat on the edge of the bed, stripping off his jersey and pulling off his pants. Legs came into his field of vision and he looked up to find Robert standing between his knees. He reached out and ran his hands across Robert’s hips. He leaned forward and pulled down Robert’s pants just enough to kiss at a patch of bared skin on his side before slowly working the pants down his body.
Robert stepped out of his pants and started to lean in when the small box on the nightstand caught his attention. He took a step away and picked it up. “So what is this?”
“Nosy?” It took all of his willpower to keep his voice steady and his hands from grabbing back onto the man and pulling him close.
“Well you are being all secretive. What is it?”
“It’s for later. ‘Naptime’ remember?” Alan smiled and rubbed Robert’s leg before plucking the box away and setting it back safely on the nightstand. “You feel good.” He rubbed a hand up Robert’s shirt.
“You smell good.” Robert bent over and buried his head in Alan’s hair, then pushing him backwards. Alan grabbed a hold of his arm and they landed in a heap.
“Well that is one way to get me into bed.”
Robert leaned forward looked into Alan’s eyes, studying them as they gazed back, unblinkingly. The hazel was a little more green today. Cupping his face, stroking the cheeks with his thumbs, Robert leaned forward the last few inches and kissed him. Gently at first, almost reverently, then slowly heating up, his hands moving down over Alan’s shoulders and down his back.
Alan groaned softly, his voice catching. As Robert’s hands moved to roam across his torso, he almost squeaked. He pressed his mouth to Robert’s neck, muffling and cutting out any other sounds he might end up making.
Robert leaned back to quickly remove his shirt, then shifted so that he was over top of Alan, pinning him to the bed and straddling his waist. He stared down at Alan’s half-mast eyes and part-open mouth, tracing his thumb across the lips and smiling at the tongue that snaked out to greet it.
Alan ran his hands up Robert’s torso, feeling all of his ribs one by one and touching his skin, working his way up to his shoulders. He then pulled Robert down onto him, linking their lips together, slowly moving his mouth against Robert’s and feeling every bit of him from nose to toes. He turned and moved them both onto their sides. He moved his lips to drop half a dozen kisses across Robert’s face, then pulled back and waited for Robert to open his eyes. They stared for a few minutes, eye contact unbroken, before Alan interrupted the silence. “So, I guess I can assume it was a good run?”
Robert smiled sweetly, and ran a hand down Alan’s arm, “Yes, it really helped, I know I left suddenly, but I really…”
Alan broke him off with a gentle kiss. “We both need our space sometimes, I understand. I am just happy you returned.”
“No real chance I wouldn’t come back.”
“I was a little worried.”
“Is that why we are having cake tonight?”
Alan laughed, his fingers running through Robert’s hair, still slightly damp from the shower, and messing it up before resting his hands on his shoulders. “Something like that. I bake to relax; it lets me use up excess energy.”
“There are other ways to relax.” Robert found Alan’s hand and gave it a squeeze.
“You weren’t here.”
“I am now.”
“You are lucky. Another thirty minutes and I would have been elbow deep into a pudding.”
“Well, I would prefer...” Robert just let the suggestive retort sit between them and leaned forward, reclaiming Alan’s mouth in a heated kiss, their bodies moving closer and closer. Robert kissed down Alan’s chin and throat before dragging his teeth against an ear, smiling at the long deep groan he earned from his partner. Whispering in the ear, Robert said, “I want to try something new. Is that okay?” His voice was tentative and a little halted.
Alan pressed him back so he could see him better. “Do anything you want; my body is yours.”
Robert looked down slightly, his cheeks flushing. He brought his hand to Alan’s chest, rubbing down, taking his time, studying him intently. Brushing across a nipple, he watched Alan arch towards this fingers as the danced down and across. Finally he pushed him gently onto his back and Robert sat up next to the supine body.
Alan looked up, curious as to where this was heading as he watched Robert’s hands reach out again and slowly touch him, dragging warmth up and down his body. He leaned upwards, back off the bed, seeking more contact and wanting Robert stretched out against him. Alan wondered for the umpteenth time what had happened on that run. Robert seemed a little different, more relaxed, and maybe a little more confident. But his mind went blank when Robert ran his fingers slowly down his fully engorged erection and Alan could only grit his teeth to stop himself from thrusting into the light grip. “Stop. Teasing,” he managed to hiss out.
“But this is fun.” Robert bent over, lightly licking a nipple and running a free hand down, across his hip and to his upper thigh, curling his fingers and lightly scratched the skin, please with the response he was getting.
“That tickles…stop it!” Alan erupted into a fit of giggles. Soon a pair of lips quieted him as the hand stilled.
Robert lightly rested his weight on top of Alan and the kiss grew deeper and more heated. Robert just wanted to enjoy this for a bit, wrapped up by Alan. He lost focus for a moment, letting Alan take over, pulling him in tighter and closer.
Alan rolled his hips, thrusting gently against Robert, knowing that if something did not change soon, he would come just like this. Which was not all bad, but a little more friction would be better. But he held back, knowing that Robert had some idea he had yet to share, but it was growing more difficult.
Robert finally pulled away and stilled Alan’s twitching hips. “You are distracting me.”
“You’re in charge, I am just laying here.” Alan winked and folded his arms up, tucking his hands behind his head, secretly relieved, and closing his eyes.
Sitting up, Robert shook his head as he reached over to the dresser, grabbing the needed items. Then he planted his hands on either side of Alan’s shoulders and looked down at him, trying to find words to ask permission for what he wanted. He felt like his was in new territory, finding his way without a map, so he proceeded cautiously, showing rather than telling.
Staring down at Alan, Robert trailed his fingers up the bent arm and pulled it free, watching Alan’s eyes slide open and look at him quizzically. He kissed Alan’s fingers first before using his left hand to open up the lubricant he dropped next to them and spreading some over Alan’s fingers. He let the lube fall on the bed, then guided Alan’s hand behind him, pressing it towards his entrance.
Alan used one hand to steady Robert as one finger slid into the tight muscle and he worked it around. Looking up, Robert’s eyes were closed, and he was focused on the moment. The second finger received a little more resistance and he felt Robert start to squirm. Alan rubbed his thumb on Robert’s hip, calming and stilling him.
Awkwardly, Alan reached around Robert and slipped the condom onto himself. Robert had moved his lips to Alan’s neck and was gently kissing him, sucking the skin, trying to relax. Alan was not sure how this was going to go. He pressed on Robert’s hip, moving him back and lining them up, then letting Robert take back over. Slowly Robert pressed back, and Alan was enveloped into his body, the feeling overwhelming. Trembling, he tried to lose his mind someplace, to hold on for a little bit longer.
Robert sat back, Alan fully inside him. He swallowed thickly and looked down at Alan. His hands tried to find purchase as he pulled himself up a few inches and then sunk back down. He became unsteady and Alan quickly took his hand and they threaded fingers. With the added support, Robert worked to find a rhythm, but nothing was in sync. It felt off and he was developing cramps in his calves.
Alan watched Robert carefully, seeing stress and distress in his eyes and was at a loss on how to fix it, or finish this satisfactorily without serious intervention. He did not want to embarrass, or take over, he just wanted to hold onto Robert and feel their bodies move as one.
Robert gave up and fell forward, and Alan enveloped him in an embrace as Robert slid out of him. A quiet voice broke up the silence. “That was not going well.”
“Practice makes perfect, Love.”
“I’m at a loss, I …” He trailed off and sighed.
Alan kissed his temple and rolled their bodies over. He pushed himself up and pressed Robert’s knees to his chest and pressed himself back into the waiting body. He shuddered, feeling the warm heat surrounding him once more.
Robert groaned and he pressed back, welcoming the invasion. It felt so good and his whole body responded with a shiver.
Alan let go of Robert’s knees and was immediately surrounded by legs. He leaned forward and kissed Robert. Mouths mashing, tongues touching, bodies moving together, Alan could not hang on much longer. He felt Robert’s hands pull him in tighter then slide down to his ass. Robert pressed a finger in and that was enough to press Alan past the point of return. He lifted his mouth gasping for air and then his orgasm hit. His body pressing in hard, riding the pleasure that coursed through his body. He heard Robert gasping underneath him.
It did not take long once Alan ran his fingers along Robert’s erection. Robert’s body shivered and he felt the release pull him over. His eyes shut and he moaned long and deep, causing Alan to smile.
Alan reached over and grabbed some tissues, doing a quick job of clean up, then quickly climbed under the duvet and dragged Robert with him. Spooning against him, Alan enjoyed the after glow as he ran his hands gently across Robert’s arms and kissed the back of his neck, feeling his heart rate slow under his lips.
Robert captured Alan’s legs and they wove their limbs together. They lay like that together for a while, both silent, then Alan started drifting off and Robert started worrying. “Alan?”
“Sleeping. It’s not noon yet.”
“Alan,” Robert broke away and turned over so they lay face to face, “thanks.”
“Thanks? For what? We are in this together. Everything.” Alan leaned in and kissed him gently. “Now sleep, you have to be exhausted.”
Robert moved over, laying his head on Alan’s chest and felt Alan’s arm snake across his back.
“I was thinking when I was running…it, us, has almost been a year. It is hard to believe.”
“I know. That was why we went out last night. It will be a year next month, but since you would be back in LA at that time, I wanted to celebrate it a little early.”
“That was thoughtful, but why last night?”
“Well, end of the play and end of a year. It seemed appropriate.”
“You could have told me.”
“I just wanted to do something small, no fuss, but still let you know I remembered.” Alan held Robert’s hand.
Robert tilted his head up to look at Alan. ”Honestly, I don’t remember much about that night. I do remember waking up with you and feeling safe, and not having any idea why.”
“It was kismet or something. I liked waking up with you. When you were gone, it felt empty. And I don’t think I ever thanked you for leaving me your number.”
Robert just laughed and kissed a close spot on his stomach. “I thank myself as well.”
Alan tussled his hair. “If we head out, you will need another shower. Your hair is a mess.”
“I wonder how it got that way? I don’t want to go out.”
“We could shower together and stay in.” Alan moved his hands back to Robert’s hair.
“Shower is too small for what I would have I mind. And anyway, you need to satisfy my curiosity.”
“I do like to satisfy you.”
“So, I have seen. And felt.” Robert ran his hand down Alan’s sides and found a hand. He interlaced their fingers together and squeezed in response. “So, the little box… is that some sort of satisfaction?”
“Are you hinting at something, Love? And no… the little white box is for our anniversary. I saw it and thought of you.”
“Well, it is too small to be a companion to Jonathan…”
“Do you want to open it now? I guess you can, but not what I had planned.”
“I can wait.”
“No you can’t. That is why you are asking. Now sit up and put on your glasses.”
Robert rolled to his side and groped for his glasses. He handed the box to Alan as he put on his glasses.
They sat on the bed, both still naked, turned to face each other. The moment felt like something significant, it was, and Alan was at a loss for words. He turned the box around in his hands a few times, trying to remember the speech he had memorized, but the words evaporated. “Now, I feel like a twat. I didn’t want this to be a bigger moment than it is, this is just something small that you can look at and know that I am thinking of you.” He reached out his hand and touched Robert’s face. “Robert, the last twelve months have gone fast, but I don’t want time to slip away from us, I want us to remember why we both work on this, and always make time for us. Here.”
Robert smiled, Alan was cute when he was a little uncomfortable and put on the spot. He cracked open the box, peeking inside before completely removing the lid. His hand trembled as he pulled the watch free of its cottony bed. He stared at it a moment before looking up. “It is beautiful.”
“Read the back, hence the glasses.”
“Forever is composed of nows. I know that, give me a second.” Robert thought for a few moments. “Emily Dickinson?”
“Bang on, you do know your lit, very good. The watch has a second time zone, so you can have both set and you will always know what time it is here.”
Robert slipped the watch on and leaned forward, planning a kiss onto his lips. They both sank back down into the soft bedding and Alan pulled the covers up around them both and hugged Robert tightly.
“Thank you, so very much. It is beautiful and perfect.” They lay together, both just enjoying the increased intimacy this trip had given them. The sun tried to invade, peek past the curtains into the warm space they shared.
“You are my now and my forever.” Robert said quietly several minutes later. But Alan had already fallen asleep.
7.14 Piggy Redux
Making Arrangements
Title: Cake, Cuddling, and Curiosity
Fandom: RPS
Story: Highway: Victoria Station 7.13
Characters: Alan Davies and Robert Sean Leonard
Authors: michelleann68 + evila_elf = evila_ann
Prompt: coclaim100 70 Forever
Word Count: 3418
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Will Robert ever get to find out what is in the box?
Authors’ Notes:
Where it all began:
Big table of prompts is here:
Order of the story is here:
Previous story:
Running Towards Answers
Robert stopped about a block from home and grinned. It felt like home here, he could not deny it. Where ever Alan was, he always made it seem like home. Taking a few deep breaths and trying to cool down, he walked the last couple hundred feet. He was sweating so much that he was almost dripping, but he felt good, more settled and ready to move forward with his life, baby steps.
He opened the front door and softly called out to Alan. A hand darted up from behind the settee, identifying Alan’s current location. “I thought you would go back to sleep?” Robert asked as he approached
“Thought I would wait for you. Good run?”
Robert wiped sweat off his forehead and tried to dry his hands on his equally damp t-shirt. He walked over to Alan, leaning over the edge of the couch to give him a kiss.
“Oh ick, you are all wet.” Alan grimaced and then squirmed when he felt a hand wandering down his chest towards his pelvis. “Are you up to something?”
“Mid-morning nap.” Robert pressed a quick kiss to Alan’s cheek. “I think I need a shower first.”
“You think?” Alan laughed and sat up on the couch, setting his book on the coffee table.
“Wanna join me?” Robert asked playfully, even though the shower was too small to be able to do much of anything in aside from taking a shower.
Alan looked up at Robert, surprised he was in such a good and frisky mood. The run certainly agreed with him. “As lovely as that sounds, I am actually waiting for a cake to finish baking. Go get clean.” Alan stood.
Robert pulled him into a quick kiss before he could sneak past into the kitchen, and Alan laughed while pushing him away. “I think you need to jog more often if this is the mood it puts you in. Could go without the sweat.”
Robert paused, thinking that now was as good a time as ever to just be honest and tell him everything that had been running through his mind. “Alan…”
Alan leaned forward and kissed Robert “Go take a shower and hurry up. I want to get you dirty again.” He turned Robert around and patted his ass, sending him in the direction of the bathroom.
Robert almost stopped and turned back around; he wanted to tell Alan that he was here, that he really wanted to be no where else, but decided it could wait till after his shower. He walked down the hall and into the bathroom, turning on the water as hot as he could stand, then proceeded to wash the past off of him, watching it swirl down the drain.
Alan smiled at the sight of Robert walking off down the hall. It was nice to have him here, to have normality, not having to rush around to carve out little slices of time, but honest let’s-just-enjoy-each-other’s-company time. He walked into the kitchen, not sure why he decided on a cake of all things after Robert had left for his run. But now he was struck with the notion of a cake to celebrate with tonight, and a quiet, romantic, stress-free night in. The timer beeped and he took the cake out of the oven and set it aside to cool, then went about whipping up some frosting, when two warm arms wrapped around him and pulled him into a backward embrace. “Nice greeting.”
“Mmm Frosting looks good.” Robert nuzzled into Alan’s neck and nipped his ear lobe.
Alan set the spoon down took a swipe of chocolate frosting onto his finger as he turned around, settling against Robert’s body, still warm from the shower. He offered up his finger and closed his eyes and Robert sucked the offered finger slowly into his mouth. He slid out his cleaned finger and replaced it with his lips, a kiss that was warm and enveloping, tasting sweetly of chocolate. Alan wrapped a leg around Robert’s thighs pulling him closer.
Robert leaned in and started to tear Alan’s T-shirt off, but Alan pushed back and past him, grabbing onto him as he started to move towards the bedroom. This time Robert stopped him. “Frosting?” he asked, gesturing backwards.
“No, I prefer you straight up.” He grabbed Robert’s ass and gave it a little pinch. Stepping back he slipped his hand into Robert’s and they walked back to the bedroom.
“We are taking a nap.” Robert tried to say with a straight face.
“Of course we are, sergeant euphemism. You want a sleeping tablet only I can provide.” Alan winked and turned into the bedroom. He was stopped by Robert’s hand wrapping around his arm and pulling him in tightly, bodies spooning together where they stood.
Robert kissed his ear, before whispering, “Sounds like an emergency application might be necessary.”
Alan laughed and they stumbled in the room, clinging onto each other. He freed himself and sat on the edge of the bed, stripping off his jersey and pulling off his pants. Legs came into his field of vision and he looked up to find Robert standing between his knees. He reached out and ran his hands across Robert’s hips. He leaned forward and pulled down Robert’s pants just enough to kiss at a patch of bared skin on his side before slowly working the pants down his body.
Robert stepped out of his pants and started to lean in when the small box on the nightstand caught his attention. He took a step away and picked it up. “So what is this?”
“Nosy?” It took all of his willpower to keep his voice steady and his hands from grabbing back onto the man and pulling him close.
“Well you are being all secretive. What is it?”
“It’s for later. ‘Naptime’ remember?” Alan smiled and rubbed Robert’s leg before plucking the box away and setting it back safely on the nightstand. “You feel good.” He rubbed a hand up Robert’s shirt.
“You smell good.” Robert bent over and buried his head in Alan’s hair, then pushing him backwards. Alan grabbed a hold of his arm and they landed in a heap.
“Well that is one way to get me into bed.”
Robert leaned forward looked into Alan’s eyes, studying them as they gazed back, unblinkingly. The hazel was a little more green today. Cupping his face, stroking the cheeks with his thumbs, Robert leaned forward the last few inches and kissed him. Gently at first, almost reverently, then slowly heating up, his hands moving down over Alan’s shoulders and down his back.
Alan groaned softly, his voice catching. As Robert’s hands moved to roam across his torso, he almost squeaked. He pressed his mouth to Robert’s neck, muffling and cutting out any other sounds he might end up making.
Robert leaned back to quickly remove his shirt, then shifted so that he was over top of Alan, pinning him to the bed and straddling his waist. He stared down at Alan’s half-mast eyes and part-open mouth, tracing his thumb across the lips and smiling at the tongue that snaked out to greet it.
Alan ran his hands up Robert’s torso, feeling all of his ribs one by one and touching his skin, working his way up to his shoulders. He then pulled Robert down onto him, linking their lips together, slowly moving his mouth against Robert’s and feeling every bit of him from nose to toes. He turned and moved them both onto their sides. He moved his lips to drop half a dozen kisses across Robert’s face, then pulled back and waited for Robert to open his eyes. They stared for a few minutes, eye contact unbroken, before Alan interrupted the silence. “So, I guess I can assume it was a good run?”
Robert smiled sweetly, and ran a hand down Alan’s arm, “Yes, it really helped, I know I left suddenly, but I really…”
Alan broke him off with a gentle kiss. “We both need our space sometimes, I understand. I am just happy you returned.”
“No real chance I wouldn’t come back.”
“I was a little worried.”
“Is that why we are having cake tonight?”
Alan laughed, his fingers running through Robert’s hair, still slightly damp from the shower, and messing it up before resting his hands on his shoulders. “Something like that. I bake to relax; it lets me use up excess energy.”
“There are other ways to relax.” Robert found Alan’s hand and gave it a squeeze.
“You weren’t here.”
“I am now.”
“You are lucky. Another thirty minutes and I would have been elbow deep into a pudding.”
“Well, I would prefer...” Robert just let the suggestive retort sit between them and leaned forward, reclaiming Alan’s mouth in a heated kiss, their bodies moving closer and closer. Robert kissed down Alan’s chin and throat before dragging his teeth against an ear, smiling at the long deep groan he earned from his partner. Whispering in the ear, Robert said, “I want to try something new. Is that okay?” His voice was tentative and a little halted.
Alan pressed him back so he could see him better. “Do anything you want; my body is yours.”
Robert looked down slightly, his cheeks flushing. He brought his hand to Alan’s chest, rubbing down, taking his time, studying him intently. Brushing across a nipple, he watched Alan arch towards this fingers as the danced down and across. Finally he pushed him gently onto his back and Robert sat up next to the supine body.
Alan looked up, curious as to where this was heading as he watched Robert’s hands reach out again and slowly touch him, dragging warmth up and down his body. He leaned upwards, back off the bed, seeking more contact and wanting Robert stretched out against him. Alan wondered for the umpteenth time what had happened on that run. Robert seemed a little different, more relaxed, and maybe a little more confident. But his mind went blank when Robert ran his fingers slowly down his fully engorged erection and Alan could only grit his teeth to stop himself from thrusting into the light grip. “Stop. Teasing,” he managed to hiss out.
“But this is fun.” Robert bent over, lightly licking a nipple and running a free hand down, across his hip and to his upper thigh, curling his fingers and lightly scratched the skin, please with the response he was getting.
“That tickles…stop it!” Alan erupted into a fit of giggles. Soon a pair of lips quieted him as the hand stilled.
Robert lightly rested his weight on top of Alan and the kiss grew deeper and more heated. Robert just wanted to enjoy this for a bit, wrapped up by Alan. He lost focus for a moment, letting Alan take over, pulling him in tighter and closer.
Alan rolled his hips, thrusting gently against Robert, knowing that if something did not change soon, he would come just like this. Which was not all bad, but a little more friction would be better. But he held back, knowing that Robert had some idea he had yet to share, but it was growing more difficult.
Robert finally pulled away and stilled Alan’s twitching hips. “You are distracting me.”
“You’re in charge, I am just laying here.” Alan winked and folded his arms up, tucking his hands behind his head, secretly relieved, and closing his eyes.
Sitting up, Robert shook his head as he reached over to the dresser, grabbing the needed items. Then he planted his hands on either side of Alan’s shoulders and looked down at him, trying to find words to ask permission for what he wanted. He felt like his was in new territory, finding his way without a map, so he proceeded cautiously, showing rather than telling.
Staring down at Alan, Robert trailed his fingers up the bent arm and pulled it free, watching Alan’s eyes slide open and look at him quizzically. He kissed Alan’s fingers first before using his left hand to open up the lubricant he dropped next to them and spreading some over Alan’s fingers. He let the lube fall on the bed, then guided Alan’s hand behind him, pressing it towards his entrance.
Alan used one hand to steady Robert as one finger slid into the tight muscle and he worked it around. Looking up, Robert’s eyes were closed, and he was focused on the moment. The second finger received a little more resistance and he felt Robert start to squirm. Alan rubbed his thumb on Robert’s hip, calming and stilling him.
Awkwardly, Alan reached around Robert and slipped the condom onto himself. Robert had moved his lips to Alan’s neck and was gently kissing him, sucking the skin, trying to relax. Alan was not sure how this was going to go. He pressed on Robert’s hip, moving him back and lining them up, then letting Robert take back over. Slowly Robert pressed back, and Alan was enveloped into his body, the feeling overwhelming. Trembling, he tried to lose his mind someplace, to hold on for a little bit longer.
Robert sat back, Alan fully inside him. He swallowed thickly and looked down at Alan. His hands tried to find purchase as he pulled himself up a few inches and then sunk back down. He became unsteady and Alan quickly took his hand and they threaded fingers. With the added support, Robert worked to find a rhythm, but nothing was in sync. It felt off and he was developing cramps in his calves.
Alan watched Robert carefully, seeing stress and distress in his eyes and was at a loss on how to fix it, or finish this satisfactorily without serious intervention. He did not want to embarrass, or take over, he just wanted to hold onto Robert and feel their bodies move as one.
Robert gave up and fell forward, and Alan enveloped him in an embrace as Robert slid out of him. A quiet voice broke up the silence. “That was not going well.”
“Practice makes perfect, Love.”
“I’m at a loss, I …” He trailed off and sighed.
Alan kissed his temple and rolled their bodies over. He pushed himself up and pressed Robert’s knees to his chest and pressed himself back into the waiting body. He shuddered, feeling the warm heat surrounding him once more.
Robert groaned and he pressed back, welcoming the invasion. It felt so good and his whole body responded with a shiver.
Alan let go of Robert’s knees and was immediately surrounded by legs. He leaned forward and kissed Robert. Mouths mashing, tongues touching, bodies moving together, Alan could not hang on much longer. He felt Robert’s hands pull him in tighter then slide down to his ass. Robert pressed a finger in and that was enough to press Alan past the point of return. He lifted his mouth gasping for air and then his orgasm hit. His body pressing in hard, riding the pleasure that coursed through his body. He heard Robert gasping underneath him.
It did not take long once Alan ran his fingers along Robert’s erection. Robert’s body shivered and he felt the release pull him over. His eyes shut and he moaned long and deep, causing Alan to smile.
Alan reached over and grabbed some tissues, doing a quick job of clean up, then quickly climbed under the duvet and dragged Robert with him. Spooning against him, Alan enjoyed the after glow as he ran his hands gently across Robert’s arms and kissed the back of his neck, feeling his heart rate slow under his lips.
Robert captured Alan’s legs and they wove their limbs together. They lay like that together for a while, both silent, then Alan started drifting off and Robert started worrying. “Alan?”
“Sleeping. It’s not noon yet.”
“Alan,” Robert broke away and turned over so they lay face to face, “thanks.”
“Thanks? For what? We are in this together. Everything.” Alan leaned in and kissed him gently. “Now sleep, you have to be exhausted.”
Robert moved over, laying his head on Alan’s chest and felt Alan’s arm snake across his back.
“I was thinking when I was running…it, us, has almost been a year. It is hard to believe.”
“I know. That was why we went out last night. It will be a year next month, but since you would be back in LA at that time, I wanted to celebrate it a little early.”
“That was thoughtful, but why last night?”
“Well, end of the play and end of a year. It seemed appropriate.”
“You could have told me.”
“I just wanted to do something small, no fuss, but still let you know I remembered.” Alan held Robert’s hand.
Robert tilted his head up to look at Alan. ”Honestly, I don’t remember much about that night. I do remember waking up with you and feeling safe, and not having any idea why.”
“It was kismet or something. I liked waking up with you. When you were gone, it felt empty. And I don’t think I ever thanked you for leaving me your number.”
Robert just laughed and kissed a close spot on his stomach. “I thank myself as well.”
Alan tussled his hair. “If we head out, you will need another shower. Your hair is a mess.”
“I wonder how it got that way? I don’t want to go out.”
“We could shower together and stay in.” Alan moved his hands back to Robert’s hair.
“Shower is too small for what I would have I mind. And anyway, you need to satisfy my curiosity.”
“I do like to satisfy you.”
“So, I have seen. And felt.” Robert ran his hand down Alan’s sides and found a hand. He interlaced their fingers together and squeezed in response. “So, the little box… is that some sort of satisfaction?”
“Are you hinting at something, Love? And no… the little white box is for our anniversary. I saw it and thought of you.”
“Well, it is too small to be a companion to Jonathan…”
“Do you want to open it now? I guess you can, but not what I had planned.”
“I can wait.”
“No you can’t. That is why you are asking. Now sit up and put on your glasses.”
Robert rolled to his side and groped for his glasses. He handed the box to Alan as he put on his glasses.
They sat on the bed, both still naked, turned to face each other. The moment felt like something significant, it was, and Alan was at a loss for words. He turned the box around in his hands a few times, trying to remember the speech he had memorized, but the words evaporated. “Now, I feel like a twat. I didn’t want this to be a bigger moment than it is, this is just something small that you can look at and know that I am thinking of you.” He reached out his hand and touched Robert’s face. “Robert, the last twelve months have gone fast, but I don’t want time to slip away from us, I want us to remember why we both work on this, and always make time for us. Here.”
Robert smiled, Alan was cute when he was a little uncomfortable and put on the spot. He cracked open the box, peeking inside before completely removing the lid. His hand trembled as he pulled the watch free of its cottony bed. He stared at it a moment before looking up. “It is beautiful.”
“Read the back, hence the glasses.”
“Forever is composed of nows. I know that, give me a second.” Robert thought for a few moments. “Emily Dickinson?”
“Bang on, you do know your lit, very good. The watch has a second time zone, so you can have both set and you will always know what time it is here.”
Robert slipped the watch on and leaned forward, planning a kiss onto his lips. They both sank back down into the soft bedding and Alan pulled the covers up around them both and hugged Robert tightly.
“Thank you, so very much. It is beautiful and perfect.” They lay together, both just enjoying the increased intimacy this trip had given them. The sun tried to invade, peek past the curtains into the warm space they shared.
“You are my now and my forever.” Robert said quietly several minutes later. But Alan had already fallen asleep.
7.14 Piggy Redux