Hit and Run Part 12
Title: Hit and Run
Author: Marsabi
Summary: Natalie is a victim of a hit and run
Warning: Sexual Content - Light Bondage and Hot Tubs
Rating: NC-17
Looking at the picture of Luke leaping in the air, legs spread, dopey smile on his face, Reid couldn’t help laughing again. He hadn’t possessed such a great picture of Luke being so ridiculous since they had ridden mechanical bulls together. Unlike that picture, however, Reid had no plans to ever delete this one. He glanced at his office door. Luke had sounded happy that he’d ask him to come over to the hospital, even though it was late at night.
Christmas was fast approaching and their house had not even been decorated yet. That had surprised Reid, last year Luke had made a huge fuss, turning the whole place red and green. Reid had teased him mercilessly for being a sap, but he had kind of liked it. The Snyders knew how to do up the holidays. Not that he’d ever admit it, but Reid was looking forward to Christmas dinner at the farm. It wasn’t just Emma’s scrumptious food either. The family was just so…well, warm and messy. Reid thought back to all the Christmas times at his childhood house. His parents had a simple tree, minimal fuss. Reid had to eat a formal meal with just them, and he only received the most sensible of presents. His parents had not been terrible people, Reid felt a stab of guilt for thinking poorly about them. They had not abused him or anything. It was just a cold house - a house of rules and expectations. Then they had died and he had been shipped off to his Uncle Angus. That had been even worse. Christmas then had meant no Christmas at all. Uncle Angus believed in punishment and more punishment.
The door opened and Luke stuck his head in. “Hey,” he smiled. Reid smiled back. Every day with Luke felt like Christmas to him. Maybe that was why a small part of him was still waiting for some Grinch to come and steal it all away.
“Don’t just stand at the door,” Reid said, still smiling at his boyfriend. Luke kind of looked around before he entered. His eyes darted about nervously. He was dressed in a wool hat, gloves, and a long ankle-length winter coat.
Reid stood up. “I have something to show you.”
“So you mentioned on the phone.”
“Yeah , come with me.”
“Wait!” Luke looked around again. “Can’t we stay in your office?”
“No, I need to show you some things. What’s wrong with you?” Reid demanded, as they stepped into the hall and Luke ducked his head down.
“Me? Um, not a thing. ”
“Do you want to stop by Natalie’s room first?”
“No! I mean, it’s late.” Luke shook his head vigorously. “ She might be sleeping.”
Reid shrugged, “Whatever. “ They walked down the hall. Reid unlocked the door on the right.
Luke raised his eyebrows. “You want to show me the physical therapy room?”
“Your foundation bought it.”
“I know,” Luke said, “and I’ve seen it with Natalie. She’s been doing great in here. “ He smiled, thinking about Natalie’s progress.
Reid grinned, “Exactly what I wanted to discuss. “
They stepped in the room. Luke’s foundation had built it before Natalie’s accident. There was no expense spared. It had giant exercise balls and bands, a massage table, weight machines, and even a small hot tub.
Reid turned to Luke. “I wanted to give you an early Christmas present. “ He cleared his throat nervously.
“Reid,” you don’t have to get me a thing,” Luke protested. Except a proposal, a wedding, a marriage, that was all he wanted from Reid. So much. It kept him up at night.
“I know, Trust Fund. Believe me, you’re hard to shop for.” Reid took a breath. “It’s not really a present…Here is the thing. Natalie needs some serious care still. She really shouldn’t be released for another two weeks or so.”
Luke nodded.
“But I was thinking, “ Reid shot Luke a shy glance, “If she came home with us, and we had some of this equipment. I mean she could be out of the hospital for Christmas that way.” Reid did not look at Luke now, but stared determinedly down at the floor. “ I could take her vitals every night, change her dressing and watch over her. It would work, I think. “ Reid rushed on nervously, “We could just help her transition out of the hospital early, with your parents’ permission, of course. And she could be in a real bed for Christmas and probably in her own home by the New Year.”
Luke felt the breath knock out of him and tears filled his eyes. “Really? You’d take Natalie home with us?”
Reid shrugged, “If you want to? “
Luke launched himself at Reid, kissing his lips. “That is the most amazing - you are the most beautiful person!”
“Stop.” Reid actually flushed. “ We all know you’re the pretty one.”
But he accepted Luke’s kiss with a smile.
“You really will take her home for me?” Luke asked with wonder.
Reid became a little-self conscious, “ Well, she’s no one-eyed cat, and I couldn’t wrap her up under a tree, but I guess you like the idea.” He fell back on sarcasm to hide.
Luke just looked at him tenderly, not fooled .
“Thank you,” Luke said. “Natalie will be so glad. She hates the hospital!”
“Who doesn’t?”
“And she will be over the moon to leave by Christmas. What a great present!”
Reid looked away. Luke touched his cheek gently.
“I’ll be watching over her,” Reid said, “but that is why I brought you in here. We need to get ready, buy her some of this stuff. And I might need a nurse for the times I’m at work.”
“Whatever she needs.”
“Good, cause your paying the bill,” Reid laughed. “Now we just have to let the family know.”
“Yeah,” Luke briefly thought about his mother. She wouldn’t mind, would she? Not if Natalie could get out early. The alternative would be staying 2 more weeks at Memorial.
Reid gave him a brief hug, “I’m glad you’re happy," he was saying to Luke. Then Reid frowned. He patted Luke up and down.
“Uh, Luke?”
“Hmm?” Luke mumbled, his mind still on Natalie.
“Are you wearing any clothes under there?”
“Oh!” Luke jumped back. He had planned to try this in Reid office, near the desk, maybe with
Reid’s blanket that he always kept tucked away in the drawer out… Luke ducked his head again and blushed.
Faith’s idea - here it goes- have raunchy sex in a public place.
Luke took off his cap and his gloves. He opened up his coat and then dropped it to the ground.
Reid’s stunned gaze swept over Luke’s muscular chest, narrow hips, legs covered with golden hairs.
“Nice,” he said gruffly. “But?” Reid sent Luke a baffled look, “Why?”
Luke shrugged, “I’ve never done it in a public place. Never took that risk. “ His cheeks were crimson.
It was all he could do not to cover himself.
“Big surprise,” Reid snorted. “You and Mayer- the kinky experimenters.”
“Hey, we had our moments,” Luke said defensively. “Noah was a gentle and sweet -“
“And boring and predictable,” Reid finished. “ Did he ever let you out of being the bottom? “
Reid smirked at Luke’s face. “Poor you.”
“Hey-“
“Good thing I am neither gentle nor sweet, “ Reid continued, starting to move toward Luke.
Luke wrinkled up his nose. “Believe me, I know that.”
“And you love it, right?” Reid reached him and grabbed his shoulders. “You like it dirty and tough, “ Reid murmured, “Your already an orgasm in waiting,” he took Luke’s erection in one hand.
“I am not!” Luke denied, but they both looked down at his growing cock.
“You know, “ Reid said softly, “public sex is fun, but if you really want to get kinky -“
“I never said I wanted to get kinky- “Luke protested, this idea of Faith’s was suddenly tumbling way out of his control.
Reid reached behind Luke and pulled down a green exercise band. “I have a few fantasies of my own.”
“Reid!”
“What? I’ll lock the door.” Reid turned and locked it. Then he gently pushed Luke by the wall. He grabbed both of his hands and tied them with the band, and knotted the other side on a hook on the wall.
“You seem like you’ve done this before? Just how many ex-lovers have you tied up?” Luke demanded.
“Oh dozens” Reid replied, his eyes gleaming.
“Figures,” Luke muttered. His lower lip jutted out.
“But never with an exercise band. I mostly use leather or chains.”
Luke wanted to slap at him, but his hands were tied.
Reid trailed a finger down Luke’s naked torso.
“Did you come prepared?” He asked Luke hoarsely.
Luke could only nod and gesture to his coat.
“Good boy.” Reid pulled out the lube and condom.
Reid came back and brushed his knuckles over Luke’s erection. Luke bit his lip to keep from crying out.
Luke’s eyes widened as Reid took down one of the giant exercise balls and rolled it over to Luke.
“What’s that for? Planning to do some crunches?”
“Why?” Reid made a face, “My abs are perfect.”
“True,” Luke laughed, “ Who knew chips and soda lead to a six pack?” He looked as Reid sat down on the big yellow ball and bounced a little on it. “So?” He questioned him.
Reid grinned at Luke, “I plan to be here awhile, might as well be comfortable.”
“Oh,” Luke said and flushed. Then he glanced over at the door.
“We have to be quiet,” he warned Reid in a whisper.
Reid’s face took on a wicked grin, “I’ll keep my mouth busy.”
Still bouncing on the big ball,, Reid took Luke between his lips and suckled him.
Luke inhaled sharply. He could feel the magnificent force of Reid’s tongue. Reid pressed down on the spongy part of Luke’s tip and then circled it underneath. Then he licked all the way to the base.
“You’re killing me,’ Luke moaned softly.
Reid looked up for a moment and flashed his teeth, “I’m a doctor; I’ll revive you.”
He went back to work on Luke. Caressing his inner thighs and taking him down his throat. The slight bouncing motion of the ball only made Reid’s mouth move better . He bobbed gently up and down as he loved Luke with an expert tongue.
Lucked bucked. His legs felt weak. The bands tied to his hands held him up.
Reid grazed a sensitive area with his teeth.
Luke couldn’t help it. He let out a small yelp of pleasure. Reid gave a triumphant smirk and took him into his mouth once more. He held Luke firmly and sucked harder and harder.
The pressure inside of his body exploded, and Luke climaxed in one uncontrollable shudder.
After a moment, Reid stood up. He walked around Luke and gave his butt a sweet pinch. Then he released Luke’s hands. Luke dropped to the ground, panting.
“We can finish at home,” Luke suggested in a thick voice.
A smile touched Reid’s lips. He walked over and turned on the hot tub.
“I can’t wait for home,” Reid said and pointed to the huge bulge in his scrubs. He pulled off
his clothes.
Luke stood up, still shaking.
Walking over to Reid, Luke took the lube and wordlessly began to caress Reid’s hard member.
Reid groaned. Luke had amazing hands. His fingers were stronger than they looked; he knew exactly how to massage and squeeze and stroke. Reid had to break the contact or he would have come all over those sweet fingers.
Luke half-smiled cause he knew exactly why Reid pulled back. Reid gestured toward the hot tub, and they climbed in, thick foamy bubbles all around them.
Reid encircled Luke’s waist in the water. His hands moved up and down Luke’s body, making tiny splashes of water.
Luke began to kiss at Reid’s neck, and smiled when Reid flung his head back, allowing Luke more access to his skin. Reid pulled Luke onto his lap and sat down on the small bench inside the hot tub.
Luke could feel Reid’s hard cock just under his left thigh. He deliberately wiggled around on it.
“Tease,” Reid said throatily. “Brat,” he groaned at Luke’s wriggling.
“Sweet talker,” Luke replied.
The steam rose up and they breathed it in. Frothy bubbles swooshed around their flesh as Reid found Luke with a finger.
“Now, who is teasing?” Luke managed to say, riding the finger up and down.
Reid answered with a penetrating kiss. Their mouths were on fire for each other. Luke gave him deep, open-mouthed kiss after kiss, tangling his hand in Reid’s curly hair.
“I want -“
“Me too-“
“Right now-“
“Yes!”
Reid pulled the finger out and pushed inside of Luke. Luke leaned back onto Reid’s shoulder, still cradled in his lap, and let Reid thrust into him over and over.
They were both breathing heavily, sweat from the heat of the hot tub and their bodies dripping down them.
The ecstatic grinding built to a fevered pitch. Luke aroused Reid more with his mouth and hands. Reid groaned and thrust up again. Sending them both over the edge that was cataclysmic.
***
Afterwards, they just floated around the small tub mindlessly.
Luke had to give his sister credit; this was the best plan yet.
Reid was hopping out of the hot tub and grabbing a few towels.
“Pretty good,” he told Luke with a lazy smile. “But of course, I need to think back on all the others I’ve done it in a hot tub with.”
Luke laughed and splashed some water in his direction. But a flicker of hurt clenched at his belly. The number thing was a running joke between them, but at that moment, it only reminded Luke that there was still a gap between him and Reid. He wanted to hear beautiful words. Reassurance.
Luke climbed out and dried off. He gave Reid a searching look. The sex had been amazing, it always was. And he knew Reid was just joking with him. But he suddenly felt depressed.
Just ask Reid. See what he says. Just try.
Luke glanced down at his two engagement bands. His fingers trembled. He clenched them up in a fist. He couldn’t. It had been hard enough to get up the nerve to propose to a man like Reid that first time.
Luke knew that Reid desired and loved him, but Luke had a sinking feeling that Reid wouldn’t accept the ring yet. It was like a constant punch in the stomach to think about.
“You’ll have to pay for a cleaning crew in here,” Reid was teasing, “We left our mark.”
“Not a problem,” Luke answered.
“Hey,” Reid tipped Luke’s face back. “You okay?”
Luke forced a big smile. “Great! “
Just don’t think about it. Just stop. Let it go. Luke forced an even bigger smile.
Reid frowned at him and handed him his coat. “Want to come to the office and borrow some of my scrubs for the ride home?” he asked quietly.
“Yeah,” Luke said, “Guess I didn’t think that part out so well.”
Reid wagged a finger at him. “Planning is everything, Mr. Snyder.” He suddenly grinned. “Next time you dress as a flasher, maybe give a little bit of color too. “
“Color?”
“I’m thinking a nice red ribbon tied around that delicious cock. I like to unwrap my surprise
packages. “
“What makes you think you’ll get a next time?” Luke asked sweetly.
That’s it, keep it light. Keep it fun.
Reid made a sad face. “That was it? Our one time for a public romp?”
“I’m just saying it’s your turn,” Luke shoved a playful elbow at Reid’s side. “Step up your game, Dr. Oliver. Didn’t you tell me you were never boring or predictable?”
“Careful, or I might throw you down right on Emma’s buffet table .”
“What and ruin her Christmas pies? “ Luke laughed, “Not you!”
“You’re right- food first. Jump Luke second.” Reid’s lips curved. “ Hmm. Maybe I’ll just strip you naked at the church while your family all sings Silent Night?”
Their eyes met and flirted.
They stood there in the hallway a moment; both of them smiling stupidly at each other.
Then Reid patted Luke’s coat.
“Come on,” Reid said, “ let’s get you some clothes.”
“Thanks.”
“No big deal,” Reid kissed Luke’s damp hair affectionately, “I’ll share.”
I’ll find another time, a better time…and ask him
They headed back to Reid’s office and then home.
***
The next day, Lily stood outside of Natalie’s room and took in her son’s furious face.
“What do you mean no?” Luke demanded.
Lily folded her arms.”Like I told Natalie; it’s not a good idea.”
“She wants to come home with me, Mom- to leave this place. Don’t you want her out for the holidays?”
“I want her at my house, not yours,” Lily retorted.
“Don’t you mean not Reid’s?” Luke said angrily. He kicked at the hospital wall with his shoe.
“Okay, yes.”
“Mom, he is her doctor. She would not normally be ready to go home; he is bending the rules for her- trying to do something sweet. Can’t you just, for once, think about what is best for
Natalie ?”
Lily drew in a deep breath. “Now you even sound like him ! I am a good mother.”
“I’m not saying you’re a bad one. But Mom, -“
“And if Natalie can leave, then I will take her home. I can hire a nurse. “
“I know, but a nurse is not a doctor. And Reid is the best person to watch out for her while she is so fragile. “
Lily stubbornly shook her head.
Luke threw up his hands. “So you’d rather have Natalie spend Christmas in here than with us?”
“I still wanted another doctor-“ Lily started to say.
“Oh this is so not about Reid as her doctor,” Luke interrupted.
Lily was taken aback. Luke had never raised his voice to her like this!
“You have never liked Reid,” Luke was shouting now, “And it has got to stop.”
“What do you mean?”
“I mean, Reid is the man I want to marry, or hope to -“
“Hope to?” Lily asked , puzzled. She was the only member of the family who did not know about the canceled engagement.
“Never mind,” Luke waved that away. “Just listen. Reid is the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.”
“But honey, he is so hard and rude and -“
“Stop it!” Luke yelled out. Neither of them noticed Reid coming down the hall.
Reid stopped in his tracks, hidden by the corner, and listened.
“I love him, mother. I love everything about him. And frankly, I don’t care anymore what you think.”
“Luke- “
“I am a grown man. Not a baby. You need to respect my choices “ Luke had tears in his eyes and so did Lily. She tried to touch him and he brushed her away.
“What are you saying?”
“Just, don’t do it. Don’t make me choose between you. “
“I- I- I’m your mother!”
“And I love you,” Luke sighed. He wiped his hand at his eyes. “But don’t force this, Mom. Or I will choose Reid. “
Lily gasped.
“I love you,” Luke said quietly and firmly, “but Reid holds my heart.”
Reid felt his throat clog. His mouth opened in amazement.
He knew, of course, that Luke loved him. But if he had to make a bet, he would have said that Luke would always put his family first. Reid understood that; he knew just how important family was to Luke. He never expected…Nobody had ever… chosen him. Reid struggled to put a name on all his swirling emotions.
He leaned heavily against the wall, and took a few shuddering breaths. Suddenly, it was too much for Reid. He couldn’t go down the hallway and look into Luke’s eyes.
Reid fled. He ran to the vending machines and mindlessly stuffed his face with pretzels and chips. For once, food did not make him feel better. His stomach was queasy.
Okay, he would go back down that hall and face Luke. He would say- something nice. Civil. Kind. Crap! He sucked at civility. He could just be honest and tell Luke he had heard.
Reid frowned. There had been so much pain in Luke’s voice. Reid paced around the break room .
***
Meanwhile, Luke and Natalie made plans for her to come home. Lily had given into Luke, but had left in an angry rush.
“You can help Natalie for now,” She had told her son, “but I won’t give you any more.”
Luke had just nodded, exhausted from battling with his mother.
Natalie’s beaming smile soon made up for it.
“RRReallly?” Natalie had gasped out , the one word conveying all of her simple delight.
Luke had nodded and took his sister’s hand.
Natalie grabbed a pen and pad and wrote to him. Thank you! You are saving me from this place!
She gave her brother another melting smile. Luke smiled back at her, and tried to shrug off his bitter feelings for Lily. Making Natalie so happy was worth it. And Reid had made it happen; made it possible for Natalie to spend Christmas with them. Luke’s heart constricted with love as he thought of Reid. His mother did not know the true Reid at all.
***
Across town, Lily fumed. She also wiped away the hot tears from her face. She looked around her empty house. Faith and Ethan were at the farm. There was nobody. She was all alone. How did she get all alone? She always had somebody in her life, taking care of things and helping her. She did not know how to be alone. Lily covered her eyes and cried. She had never, ever seen Luke so angry.
The doorbell rang. With a loud sigh, Lily smoothed her hair and face.
“Coming!” She called out.
She opened the door and then stood there frozen in place.
“May I come in?” Reid asked.
Lily’s eyes flashed with resentment.
Reid put one determined foot inside the door…
Author: Marsabi
Summary: Natalie is a victim of a hit and run
Warning: Sexual Content - Light Bondage and Hot Tubs
Rating: NC-17
Looking at the picture of Luke leaping in the air, legs spread, dopey smile on his face, Reid couldn’t help laughing again. He hadn’t possessed such a great picture of Luke being so ridiculous since they had ridden mechanical bulls together. Unlike that picture, however, Reid had no plans to ever delete this one. He glanced at his office door. Luke had sounded happy that he’d ask him to come over to the hospital, even though it was late at night.
Christmas was fast approaching and their house had not even been decorated yet. That had surprised Reid, last year Luke had made a huge fuss, turning the whole place red and green. Reid had teased him mercilessly for being a sap, but he had kind of liked it. The Snyders knew how to do up the holidays. Not that he’d ever admit it, but Reid was looking forward to Christmas dinner at the farm. It wasn’t just Emma’s scrumptious food either. The family was just so…well, warm and messy. Reid thought back to all the Christmas times at his childhood house. His parents had a simple tree, minimal fuss. Reid had to eat a formal meal with just them, and he only received the most sensible of presents. His parents had not been terrible people, Reid felt a stab of guilt for thinking poorly about them. They had not abused him or anything. It was just a cold house - a house of rules and expectations. Then they had died and he had been shipped off to his Uncle Angus. That had been even worse. Christmas then had meant no Christmas at all. Uncle Angus believed in punishment and more punishment.
The door opened and Luke stuck his head in. “Hey,” he smiled. Reid smiled back. Every day with Luke felt like Christmas to him. Maybe that was why a small part of him was still waiting for some Grinch to come and steal it all away.
“Don’t just stand at the door,” Reid said, still smiling at his boyfriend. Luke kind of looked around before he entered. His eyes darted about nervously. He was dressed in a wool hat, gloves, and a long ankle-length winter coat.
Reid stood up. “I have something to show you.”
“So you mentioned on the phone.”
“Yeah , come with me.”
“Wait!” Luke looked around again. “Can’t we stay in your office?”
“No, I need to show you some things. What’s wrong with you?” Reid demanded, as they stepped into the hall and Luke ducked his head down.
“Me? Um, not a thing. ”
“Do you want to stop by Natalie’s room first?”
“No! I mean, it’s late.” Luke shook his head vigorously. “ She might be sleeping.”
Reid shrugged, “Whatever. “ They walked down the hall. Reid unlocked the door on the right.
Luke raised his eyebrows. “You want to show me the physical therapy room?”
“Your foundation bought it.”
“I know,” Luke said, “and I’ve seen it with Natalie. She’s been doing great in here. “ He smiled, thinking about Natalie’s progress.
Reid grinned, “Exactly what I wanted to discuss. “
They stepped in the room. Luke’s foundation had built it before Natalie’s accident. There was no expense spared. It had giant exercise balls and bands, a massage table, weight machines, and even a small hot tub.
Reid turned to Luke. “I wanted to give you an early Christmas present. “ He cleared his throat nervously.
“Reid,” you don’t have to get me a thing,” Luke protested. Except a proposal, a wedding, a marriage, that was all he wanted from Reid. So much. It kept him up at night.
“I know, Trust Fund. Believe me, you’re hard to shop for.” Reid took a breath. “It’s not really a present…Here is the thing. Natalie needs some serious care still. She really shouldn’t be released for another two weeks or so.”
Luke nodded.
“But I was thinking, “ Reid shot Luke a shy glance, “If she came home with us, and we had some of this equipment. I mean she could be out of the hospital for Christmas that way.” Reid did not look at Luke now, but stared determinedly down at the floor. “ I could take her vitals every night, change her dressing and watch over her. It would work, I think. “ Reid rushed on nervously, “We could just help her transition out of the hospital early, with your parents’ permission, of course. And she could be in a real bed for Christmas and probably in her own home by the New Year.”
Luke felt the breath knock out of him and tears filled his eyes. “Really? You’d take Natalie home with us?”
Reid shrugged, “If you want to? “
Luke launched himself at Reid, kissing his lips. “That is the most amazing - you are the most beautiful person!”
“Stop.” Reid actually flushed. “ We all know you’re the pretty one.”
But he accepted Luke’s kiss with a smile.
“You really will take her home for me?” Luke asked with wonder.
Reid became a little-self conscious, “ Well, she’s no one-eyed cat, and I couldn’t wrap her up under a tree, but I guess you like the idea.” He fell back on sarcasm to hide.
Luke just looked at him tenderly, not fooled .
“Thank you,” Luke said. “Natalie will be so glad. She hates the hospital!”
“Who doesn’t?”
“And she will be over the moon to leave by Christmas. What a great present!”
Reid looked away. Luke touched his cheek gently.
“I’ll be watching over her,” Reid said, “but that is why I brought you in here. We need to get ready, buy her some of this stuff. And I might need a nurse for the times I’m at work.”
“Whatever she needs.”
“Good, cause your paying the bill,” Reid laughed. “Now we just have to let the family know.”
“Yeah,” Luke briefly thought about his mother. She wouldn’t mind, would she? Not if Natalie could get out early. The alternative would be staying 2 more weeks at Memorial.
Reid gave him a brief hug, “I’m glad you’re happy," he was saying to Luke. Then Reid frowned. He patted Luke up and down.
“Uh, Luke?”
“Hmm?” Luke mumbled, his mind still on Natalie.
“Are you wearing any clothes under there?”
“Oh!” Luke jumped back. He had planned to try this in Reid office, near the desk, maybe with
Reid’s blanket that he always kept tucked away in the drawer out… Luke ducked his head again and blushed.
Faith’s idea - here it goes- have raunchy sex in a public place.
Luke took off his cap and his gloves. He opened up his coat and then dropped it to the ground.
Reid’s stunned gaze swept over Luke’s muscular chest, narrow hips, legs covered with golden hairs.
“Nice,” he said gruffly. “But?” Reid sent Luke a baffled look, “Why?”
Luke shrugged, “I’ve never done it in a public place. Never took that risk. “ His cheeks were crimson.
It was all he could do not to cover himself.
“Big surprise,” Reid snorted. “You and Mayer- the kinky experimenters.”
“Hey, we had our moments,” Luke said defensively. “Noah was a gentle and sweet -“
“And boring and predictable,” Reid finished. “ Did he ever let you out of being the bottom? “
Reid smirked at Luke’s face. “Poor you.”
“Hey-“
“Good thing I am neither gentle nor sweet, “ Reid continued, starting to move toward Luke.
Luke wrinkled up his nose. “Believe me, I know that.”
“And you love it, right?” Reid reached him and grabbed his shoulders. “You like it dirty and tough, “ Reid murmured, “Your already an orgasm in waiting,” he took Luke’s erection in one hand.
“I am not!” Luke denied, but they both looked down at his growing cock.
“You know, “ Reid said softly, “public sex is fun, but if you really want to get kinky -“
“I never said I wanted to get kinky- “Luke protested, this idea of Faith’s was suddenly tumbling way out of his control.
Reid reached behind Luke and pulled down a green exercise band. “I have a few fantasies of my own.”
“Reid!”
“What? I’ll lock the door.” Reid turned and locked it. Then he gently pushed Luke by the wall. He grabbed both of his hands and tied them with the band, and knotted the other side on a hook on the wall.
“You seem like you’ve done this before? Just how many ex-lovers have you tied up?” Luke demanded.
“Oh dozens” Reid replied, his eyes gleaming.
“Figures,” Luke muttered. His lower lip jutted out.
“But never with an exercise band. I mostly use leather or chains.”
Luke wanted to slap at him, but his hands were tied.
Reid trailed a finger down Luke’s naked torso.
“Did you come prepared?” He asked Luke hoarsely.
Luke could only nod and gesture to his coat.
“Good boy.” Reid pulled out the lube and condom.
Reid came back and brushed his knuckles over Luke’s erection. Luke bit his lip to keep from crying out.
Luke’s eyes widened as Reid took down one of the giant exercise balls and rolled it over to Luke.
“What’s that for? Planning to do some crunches?”
“Why?” Reid made a face, “My abs are perfect.”
“True,” Luke laughed, “ Who knew chips and soda lead to a six pack?” He looked as Reid sat down on the big yellow ball and bounced a little on it. “So?” He questioned him.
Reid grinned at Luke, “I plan to be here awhile, might as well be comfortable.”
“Oh,” Luke said and flushed. Then he glanced over at the door.
“We have to be quiet,” he warned Reid in a whisper.
Reid’s face took on a wicked grin, “I’ll keep my mouth busy.”
Still bouncing on the big ball,, Reid took Luke between his lips and suckled him.
Luke inhaled sharply. He could feel the magnificent force of Reid’s tongue. Reid pressed down on the spongy part of Luke’s tip and then circled it underneath. Then he licked all the way to the base.
“You’re killing me,’ Luke moaned softly.
Reid looked up for a moment and flashed his teeth, “I’m a doctor; I’ll revive you.”
He went back to work on Luke. Caressing his inner thighs and taking him down his throat. The slight bouncing motion of the ball only made Reid’s mouth move better . He bobbed gently up and down as he loved Luke with an expert tongue.
Lucked bucked. His legs felt weak. The bands tied to his hands held him up.
Reid grazed a sensitive area with his teeth.
Luke couldn’t help it. He let out a small yelp of pleasure. Reid gave a triumphant smirk and took him into his mouth once more. He held Luke firmly and sucked harder and harder.
The pressure inside of his body exploded, and Luke climaxed in one uncontrollable shudder.
After a moment, Reid stood up. He walked around Luke and gave his butt a sweet pinch. Then he released Luke’s hands. Luke dropped to the ground, panting.
“We can finish at home,” Luke suggested in a thick voice.
A smile touched Reid’s lips. He walked over and turned on the hot tub.
“I can’t wait for home,” Reid said and pointed to the huge bulge in his scrubs. He pulled off
his clothes.
Luke stood up, still shaking.
Walking over to Reid, Luke took the lube and wordlessly began to caress Reid’s hard member.
Reid groaned. Luke had amazing hands. His fingers were stronger than they looked; he knew exactly how to massage and squeeze and stroke. Reid had to break the contact or he would have come all over those sweet fingers.
Luke half-smiled cause he knew exactly why Reid pulled back. Reid gestured toward the hot tub, and they climbed in, thick foamy bubbles all around them.
Reid encircled Luke’s waist in the water. His hands moved up and down Luke’s body, making tiny splashes of water.
Luke began to kiss at Reid’s neck, and smiled when Reid flung his head back, allowing Luke more access to his skin. Reid pulled Luke onto his lap and sat down on the small bench inside the hot tub.
Luke could feel Reid’s hard cock just under his left thigh. He deliberately wiggled around on it.
“Tease,” Reid said throatily. “Brat,” he groaned at Luke’s wriggling.
“Sweet talker,” Luke replied.
The steam rose up and they breathed it in. Frothy bubbles swooshed around their flesh as Reid found Luke with a finger.
“Now, who is teasing?” Luke managed to say, riding the finger up and down.
Reid answered with a penetrating kiss. Their mouths were on fire for each other. Luke gave him deep, open-mouthed kiss after kiss, tangling his hand in Reid’s curly hair.
“I want -“
“Me too-“
“Right now-“
“Yes!”
Reid pulled the finger out and pushed inside of Luke. Luke leaned back onto Reid’s shoulder, still cradled in his lap, and let Reid thrust into him over and over.
They were both breathing heavily, sweat from the heat of the hot tub and their bodies dripping down them.
The ecstatic grinding built to a fevered pitch. Luke aroused Reid more with his mouth and hands. Reid groaned and thrust up again. Sending them both over the edge that was cataclysmic.
***
Afterwards, they just floated around the small tub mindlessly.
Luke had to give his sister credit; this was the best plan yet.
Reid was hopping out of the hot tub and grabbing a few towels.
“Pretty good,” he told Luke with a lazy smile. “But of course, I need to think back on all the others I’ve done it in a hot tub with.”
Luke laughed and splashed some water in his direction. But a flicker of hurt clenched at his belly. The number thing was a running joke between them, but at that moment, it only reminded Luke that there was still a gap between him and Reid. He wanted to hear beautiful words. Reassurance.
Luke climbed out and dried off. He gave Reid a searching look. The sex had been amazing, it always was. And he knew Reid was just joking with him. But he suddenly felt depressed.
Just ask Reid. See what he says. Just try.
Luke glanced down at his two engagement bands. His fingers trembled. He clenched them up in a fist. He couldn’t. It had been hard enough to get up the nerve to propose to a man like Reid that first time.
Luke knew that Reid desired and loved him, but Luke had a sinking feeling that Reid wouldn’t accept the ring yet. It was like a constant punch in the stomach to think about.
“You’ll have to pay for a cleaning crew in here,” Reid was teasing, “We left our mark.”
“Not a problem,” Luke answered.
“Hey,” Reid tipped Luke’s face back. “You okay?”
Luke forced a big smile. “Great! “
Just don’t think about it. Just stop. Let it go. Luke forced an even bigger smile.
Reid frowned at him and handed him his coat. “Want to come to the office and borrow some of my scrubs for the ride home?” he asked quietly.
“Yeah,” Luke said, “Guess I didn’t think that part out so well.”
Reid wagged a finger at him. “Planning is everything, Mr. Snyder.” He suddenly grinned. “Next time you dress as a flasher, maybe give a little bit of color too. “
“Color?”
“I’m thinking a nice red ribbon tied around that delicious cock. I like to unwrap my surprise
packages. “
“What makes you think you’ll get a next time?” Luke asked sweetly.
That’s it, keep it light. Keep it fun.
Reid made a sad face. “That was it? Our one time for a public romp?”
“I’m just saying it’s your turn,” Luke shoved a playful elbow at Reid’s side. “Step up your game, Dr. Oliver. Didn’t you tell me you were never boring or predictable?”
“Careful, or I might throw you down right on Emma’s buffet table .”
“What and ruin her Christmas pies? “ Luke laughed, “Not you!”
“You’re right- food first. Jump Luke second.” Reid’s lips curved. “ Hmm. Maybe I’ll just strip you naked at the church while your family all sings Silent Night?”
Their eyes met and flirted.
They stood there in the hallway a moment; both of them smiling stupidly at each other.
Then Reid patted Luke’s coat.
“Come on,” Reid said, “ let’s get you some clothes.”
“Thanks.”
“No big deal,” Reid kissed Luke’s damp hair affectionately, “I’ll share.”
I’ll find another time, a better time…and ask him
They headed back to Reid’s office and then home.
***
The next day, Lily stood outside of Natalie’s room and took in her son’s furious face.
“What do you mean no?” Luke demanded.
Lily folded her arms.”Like I told Natalie; it’s not a good idea.”
“She wants to come home with me, Mom- to leave this place. Don’t you want her out for the holidays?”
“I want her at my house, not yours,” Lily retorted.
“Don’t you mean not Reid’s?” Luke said angrily. He kicked at the hospital wall with his shoe.
“Okay, yes.”
“Mom, he is her doctor. She would not normally be ready to go home; he is bending the rules for her- trying to do something sweet. Can’t you just, for once, think about what is best for
Natalie ?”
Lily drew in a deep breath. “Now you even sound like him ! I am a good mother.”
“I’m not saying you’re a bad one. But Mom, -“
“And if Natalie can leave, then I will take her home. I can hire a nurse. “
“I know, but a nurse is not a doctor. And Reid is the best person to watch out for her while she is so fragile. “
Lily stubbornly shook her head.
Luke threw up his hands. “So you’d rather have Natalie spend Christmas in here than with us?”
“I still wanted another doctor-“ Lily started to say.
“Oh this is so not about Reid as her doctor,” Luke interrupted.
Lily was taken aback. Luke had never raised his voice to her like this!
“You have never liked Reid,” Luke was shouting now, “And it has got to stop.”
“What do you mean?”
“I mean, Reid is the man I want to marry, or hope to -“
“Hope to?” Lily asked , puzzled. She was the only member of the family who did not know about the canceled engagement.
“Never mind,” Luke waved that away. “Just listen. Reid is the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.”
“But honey, he is so hard and rude and -“
“Stop it!” Luke yelled out. Neither of them noticed Reid coming down the hall.
Reid stopped in his tracks, hidden by the corner, and listened.
“I love him, mother. I love everything about him. And frankly, I don’t care anymore what you think.”
“Luke- “
“I am a grown man. Not a baby. You need to respect my choices “ Luke had tears in his eyes and so did Lily. She tried to touch him and he brushed her away.
“What are you saying?”
“Just, don’t do it. Don’t make me choose between you. “
“I- I- I’m your mother!”
“And I love you,” Luke sighed. He wiped his hand at his eyes. “But don’t force this, Mom. Or I will choose Reid. “
Lily gasped.
“I love you,” Luke said quietly and firmly, “but Reid holds my heart.”
Reid felt his throat clog. His mouth opened in amazement.
He knew, of course, that Luke loved him. But if he had to make a bet, he would have said that Luke would always put his family first. Reid understood that; he knew just how important family was to Luke. He never expected…Nobody had ever… chosen him. Reid struggled to put a name on all his swirling emotions.
He leaned heavily against the wall, and took a few shuddering breaths. Suddenly, it was too much for Reid. He couldn’t go down the hallway and look into Luke’s eyes.
Reid fled. He ran to the vending machines and mindlessly stuffed his face with pretzels and chips. For once, food did not make him feel better. His stomach was queasy.
Okay, he would go back down that hall and face Luke. He would say- something nice. Civil. Kind. Crap! He sucked at civility. He could just be honest and tell Luke he had heard.
Reid frowned. There had been so much pain in Luke’s voice. Reid paced around the break room .
***
Meanwhile, Luke and Natalie made plans for her to come home. Lily had given into Luke, but had left in an angry rush.
“You can help Natalie for now,” She had told her son, “but I won’t give you any more.”
Luke had just nodded, exhausted from battling with his mother.
Natalie’s beaming smile soon made up for it.
“RRReallly?” Natalie had gasped out , the one word conveying all of her simple delight.
Luke had nodded and took his sister’s hand.
Natalie grabbed a pen and pad and wrote to him. Thank you! You are saving me from this place!
She gave her brother another melting smile. Luke smiled back at her, and tried to shrug off his bitter feelings for Lily. Making Natalie so happy was worth it. And Reid had made it happen; made it possible for Natalie to spend Christmas with them. Luke’s heart constricted with love as he thought of Reid. His mother did not know the true Reid at all.
***
Across town, Lily fumed. She also wiped away the hot tears from her face. She looked around her empty house. Faith and Ethan were at the farm. There was nobody. She was all alone. How did she get all alone? She always had somebody in her life, taking care of things and helping her. She did not know how to be alone. Lily covered her eyes and cried. She had never, ever seen Luke so angry.
The doorbell rang. With a loud sigh, Lily smoothed her hair and face.
“Coming!” She called out.
She opened the door and then stood there frozen in place.
“May I come in?” Reid asked.
Lily’s eyes flashed with resentment.
Reid put one determined foot inside the door…