New: First Christmas 2/2 (Dark Angel-Logan/Alec) [NC-17]
Author: Rini (myficjournal) and Saklani (saklani2)
Title: First Christmas
Codes: Alec/Logan
Series: Dark Angel
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Logan helps Alec celebrate his first real Christmas.
Prompt: Alec's first Christmas....One of the gang buys a "Charlie Brown" Type tree as a
joke but to Alec it's the best tree ever. They realize that it's Alec's first Christmas so Logan goes out of this way to try and recreate Christmas memories for Alec. Alec laying on the floor watching the flickering lights on the tree in awe. An actual toy under the christmas tree that morning... something Alec had seen in a store window...train set/race track. Just all around warm fuzzies.
Word Count: 20,392
Disclaimer: We don’t own them. We mean them no harm. We make no profit.
Posting: Please ask first!
Author's Notes: This is our first Dark Angel fic either together or separately, so please be gentle. We played around some with canon, so please forgive us. Also, we are late... ack! Sorry about that, too!
Logan shivered as Alec touched the mark and turned his head for a kiss. "Possessive," he murmured into his mouth. "You gonna be like that all the time?" He caught the hand on his chest and twined their fingers.
"Yeah, probably." Alec returned the kiss, squeezed Logan's fingers and then closed his eyes with a sigh. "I think it's the feline part of me. You're mine, and I can't help but make that known."
"So, you're going to go around hissing and spitting at anything remotely attractive that looks my direction?" Logan teased. "And I'll feel the sharp ends of your claws if I flirt?" He lifted Alec's hand to his mouth and kissed the long, strong fingers.
Alec laughed, curling his fingers around Logan's. "Not necessarily, no. But if someone gets too familiar with you, I might have to make sure they know you're mine. Need to clean up." He drew back and pulled out of Logan's body. Dealing with the condom as quickly as possible, Alec moved back to the bed and curled up in front of Logan.
Logan reached out to stroke Alec's hair, tangling his fingernails into his scalp and petting him like he was a big, friendly cat. "I could use a bath. Don't suppose you want to help me... join me?" His thoughts still rolled around the idea of Alec making sure everyone knew Logan was his. He found himself intrigued and aroused by the idea much more than he would have suspected.
"Is your tub big enough for the both of us?" Alec smiled, stretched and rubbed into Logan's hand. He purred softly, eyes falling closed while snuggling even closer to his Lover.
"Yes, you'll have to sit behind me, if you don't mind my being pressed against your chest." Logan smiled at the purring, trying to encourage more from Alec. He massaged Alec's scalp lightly with his fingertips. "Tomorrow, we'll have to go Christmas shopping."
Alec snuggled in closer to Logan, nuzzling his throat and rumbling his pleasure. He was content to curl up with Logan, but knew they needed to get up. "I don't mind having you pressed against me, Logan. I've wanted to do this for so long."
"You keep saying that," Logan said, trailing his fingers down Alec's throat and then behind to caress his barcode. "I still find it hard to believe. You didn't have much nice to say about me in the past. Nor I, you."
"It was easier to be aggressive and mean than to admit that I was attracted to you." Alec chuckled and nibbled at Logan's throat. "Especially since you were so hostile at first. Admitting I wanted you was the last thing I'd do."
"Yeah, I was. Cocky little bastard, I didn't want to like you." Logan kissed Alec and tugged to get him closer. "Always strutting around with your smart mouth. Giving Max and everyone else a hard time." He pinched Alec's ass playfully. "Now look at me. Completely smitten."
Alec chuckled and scooted closer. He nibbled Logan's collarbone while he spoke, but jumped when Logan pinched him. Putting on a wounded face, Alec pouted at Logan. "Being on the outside was hard. I'm still trying to work my way around it."
"Well, now you've been as inside of me as you can get," Logan teased, kissing Alec's nose. "Come on, take me to the bath. We can have a proper bubble bath, if you want. I have some of the Mr. Bubble stuff. No idea where it came from."
Blushing hotly, Alec ducked his head. "I, uh, got it for you." He pulled back with a shy smile and then kissed Logan's cheek. "Let me get the bath running, and I'll come back and get you... or do you want your chair?"
Logan kissed each of Alec's hot cheeks. "Who knew you blushed so prettily?" He kissed Alec's mouth, hitching himself closer with the strength of his arms. "I don't mind being carried, when you're the one doing the carrying."
Kissing Logan quick, Alec backed off the bed. "Be right back." He raced out of the room and started the bath running. Pouring two caps of bubble liquid into the water, Alec went back into the bedroom and to the bed. "I'm glad you trust me, Logan. It means... everything." Alec leaned in for a kiss, lifted Logan into his arms and carried him into the bathroom to place gently into the tub.
Logan laughed at the transgenic's speed and enthusiasm. He held Alec around the neck, amazed by the easy strength, and kissed him sweetly. "Just don't expect to do it all the time," he said. "I plan to have my legs more often, if we're going to be lovers."
Alec liked the sound of that. "Yeah, of course, but I do love that I can pick you up." He settled Logan in the heated, frothy water before climbing in behind him. It was a bit of a wiggle to slide into the water, but once he settled, Alec pulled Logan against him with a sigh.
Logan washed the mess off his chest and hand before settling back against Alec. He sighed as the warm water eased the ache in his ass. "You can pick up a lot heavier stuff than me," he said, turning his head to nip at Alec's mouth until he got a kiss.
"Well yeah, but it's still a leap of faith to trust someone else to carry you." Alec knew that, but wasn't sure there were many he would trust. Logan's faith honored him.
Logan nuzzled Alec's cheek. "I don't have a transgenic's programmed need to be independent, either. But yeah, it's a little hard to get used to being carried around like a rag doll." He rested his forehead against Alec's. "We should tell everyone about us at our holiday party."
Alec gaped at Logan, beaming over his shoulder. "You want to tell people?" He'd not expected that, not thought that Logan would want people, least of all Max, knowing.
Logan arched an eyebrow and tilted his head at Alec. "Why wouldn't I want everyone to know?"
"I don't know. Just hadn't given it much thought." Alec grinned and wagged his eyebrows at Logan. "After all, this has only been a reality for a couple of hours now."
"If it's going to be more than just fucking around," Logan said, voice quiet and serious, "then I want to tell people. And I don't need to think about it. But if you do..."
"No! I don't need to think. I want that, Logan." Alec tightened his arms around Logan's chest, stroking his hands over and around the slick skin. "I never want you to think this is fucking around. Forever."
Logan's eyes widened at the ‘forever,’ but he nodded and pressed his mouth against Alec's, seeking his tongue. He squeezed Alec's arms to show he understood. "All right. I want to try for that, too. Really be your mate."
Alec growled, his grin splitting his face from ear to ear. "Good, because I want you to be my mate." He kissed Logan back, testing and tasting him while the water rose around them. Finally pulling back, Alec leaned Logan forward so he could reach and turn the water off to prevent them from flooding the bathroom. "Do you like the bubbles?"
"You're going to give me a complex with all the growling and biting," Logan said with a smile. He settled back against Alec, letting the water rise to his upper chest. "Yeah, this is nice. My ass likes the warmth."
Barking out a short laugh, Alec grabbed a wash cloth that was hanging next to the tub and soaked it. He dragged the cloth leisurely up and down Logan's chest, swirling it over his nipples and then low, down across his stomach. "Can't help that you bring out the animal instinct in me. Pack, mine... tasty." Alec chuckled low and then nibbled at Logan's throat.
"Tasty?" Logan asked, shivering at the combination of cloth and teeth. He pushed against Alec's groin, wondering if his lover would be up for another round.
"Mmmmm, the salt on your skin... tasty." Alec licked a stripe up Logan's throat and then nibbled at his jaw. He rocked his hips against Logan's trying hard not to jostle the water too much.
Logan sighed and let Alex touch him however he wanted. He knew it would be almost impossible to get aroused again so quickly, but felt deeply content and warm throughout. "Your hands are lovely, Alec."
"You like them? I like touching you." Alec squeezed the water out of the wash cloth and put it aside, before stroking his bare hands over Logan's chest again. He nibbled at Logan's throat as well.
Logan moaned and rolled his head around Alec's shoulder. He found the corner of Alec's ear and chewed lightly at the lobe, before licking a few times. "I like your flavor, too."
Alec grinned, tilting his head so Logan had greater access to him. "I'm glad. Works better that way."
Licking at the pulse point on Alec's neck, Logan chewed lightly at his neck. "Should I mark you, too? Or am I the sole receiver of marks?"
"Mmmmm, you can mark if you want." Alec tilted his head back, baring his throat to Logan.
Logan slid his mouth down the lovely stretch of neck, found a tendon and sunk his teeth in. He made sure to leave a mark, which would fade fast given Alec's immune system, but he thought Alec would appreciate the effort.
Groaning under Logan's mouth, Alec felt his cock twitch and harden. He pressed into Logan's hips with his, closing his eyes to revel in the pleasures.
Logan grinned and pressed back against the erection. "Show me the back of your neck, Alec. I want to see the barcode."
"In the tub? We'll flood the bathroom," Alec laughed, but moved to comply.
Logan slid back in the tub to let Alec move into place. When faced with the back of Alec's neck, he trailed his fingers lightly over the barcode. "Is it sensitive?"
Alec shrugged. "Not really, I don't think. But I guess I don't know any different."
Logan pressed a kiss to Alec's mouth and then to the barcode, sucking at the mark. "We could get it removed, if you wanted."
Shaking his head, Alec said, "No, it's a part of me... part of where I come from and who I am, even if it's not a part of who I want to be or where I want to go." He turned his head and smiled softly at Logan.
Logan nodded and smiled, kissing the mark again. "Yeah. I can respect that." He reached around Alec to stroke his cock, even as he sank teeth into the tattoo.
A sharp groan escaped, Alec's hips arching into Logan's touch. He'd not expected Logan to bite his tattoo, and it was now as sensitive as Logan had suggested. "Oh Christ," Alec breathed out.
Logan chuckled and mouthed the whole area. "Thought so." He tugged at Alec's erection, position awkward, but worthwhile for the access. "Want more?"
"God yeah, please Logan." Alec shuddered against him, head falling forward while his hips tried to arch into Logan's hand. He was torn as to which he wanted more.
Logan anchored one hand on Alec's shoulder, so he could actively attack the barcode, while the other stroked Alec's cock with growing familiarity. He learned fast what pleased Alec most and combined sharp nips to his nape with hard tugs on the very head of his cock. Unafraid of hurting his strong lover, Logan used much more force then he himself would enjoy.
"Fuck," Alec groaned the words out, arching into Logan's hand, but leaving his back presented for Logan to bite. The sharpness, the strength in Logan was heady, and Alec found himself responding fast and hard to the pleasure curling in his body.
"You do like that," Logan murmured, tightening his grip a little more. He licked at the wound on Alec's neck, tasting blood, but knowing he was safe. With a little growl of his own, he latched on tight, digging his teeth in deeper.
Alec arched against Logan, cock jerking as he came in the bath water. He trembled and ached from the biting and the hard touch to his cock, but reveled in the feeling. The intensity was almost too much and he whimpered, reaching down to Logan's hip and gripping tight.
Logan pressed a soft kiss to Alec's tattoo and released him before he got too sensitive. "Like that, Alec?" He stroked his stomach. "I keep wanting to call you nicknames."
"Yeah?" Alec arched and writhed against Logan's body. "Like what?"
"Silly things. Pet names." Logan chuckled and nibbled his ear. He turned back around, using only his arms and back. "Want to lean against you again."
Alec smiled and leaned his head against Logan's before turning to kiss him. Taking his time, Alec climbed out of the tub and leaned Logan forward so he could slide back into the water behind him. "That feel better? Tell me what names?"
Logan nibbled Alec's jaw and down to his pulse point. "Feels lovely. You want a pet name?"
"Maybe," Alec groaned and blushed. "What kind of names?"
"Kitten. Baby. Sexy. Dirty boy. Pooky-wooky." Logan smirked and nipped Alec's lower lip. "See. Silly." He kissed Alec, wrapping an arm around the back of his neck.
Laughing, Alec leaned into the kisses and returned them with equal passion. "Yeah. I kinda like sexy and dirty boy." He waggled his eyebrows, stroking both hands up and down Logan's chest.
"Not kitten?" Logan asked with a chuckle. "Dirty boy. I like that. I can get into calling you that... in private. My dirty boy."
"Kitten? I don't know that I'm a kitten." Alec laughed and nuzzled Logan's ear. "But I can be your dirty boy... anytime you want."
"A tiger maybe. My fierce tiger. My beautiful tiger." Logan tangled his fingers in Alec's hair and stroked, deep massage into the scalp.
Alec purred for Logan, rumbled the sound through his chest, and closed his eyes. He loved the way Logan touched him. "Anything you want, Logan."
Logan laughed and chewed on Alec's lower lip. "Dirty tiger," he teased. "And all mine."
"Logan's dirty tiger." Alec growled low while Logan nibbled at him. His eyes sparked with desire and need.
"Dirty tiger," Logan whispered. "Mine." He noticed the desire in Alec's eyes and chuckled. "You want more already?"
Shaking his head slowly, Alec smiled wryly. "I have a lightning recovery time. Something I've never understood in our genetic composition." He shifted slightly, curling his hand behind Logan's head to hold him close for a kiss.
"Well, I could suck you for awhile, if you want," Logan said, relaxing into Alec. He glanced at the faucet and then at Alec. "More hot water?"
"Just more hot water, Logan." Alec sat them up, leaned Logan forward so he could turn the hot water on again. "I'm more than content to relax here with you."
"Yeah, I know." Logan curled up against Alec and stroked his side slowly and gently. "I'm willing to just sit here until I turn into a prune."
Alec laughed and leaned them back against the edge of the tub. "We'll just prune together, then."
"Telling Max is going to be the hard part," Logan mused. "She'll blow a few fuses." He sighed. "She wasn't happy when I let you move in. Convinced you'd take advantage."
Grumbling, Alec nuzzled Logan. "She can kiss my ass, Logan. You're mine now -you agreed- so I don't care what she thinks." He stroked his fingers over the lighter bruise he left on Logan's throat.
"Hey," Logan said, pushing against the fingers, "I'm with you, don't worry about that, Alec. I'm more afraid of her trying to kick your ass. Pretty much ruins Christmas."
"Then we don't invite her." Alec nuzzled at Logan until he turned his head for another kiss. "I guess we can always tell her about us first, give her a chance to cool off before the party."
"Alec," Logan chided softly. "Of course we invite her. She's our friend, even if she can be as much of a pain in the ass as you are."
"Then let's tell her first." Alec turned so Logan could see his eyes. "I don't want anything to ruin this Christmas."
Logan considered and then nodded. "Want to tell her as a couple or do you want me to do it?" He teased a nipple gently between two fingers.
"We'll do it together. That way she can take a few shots at me if she really wants and get it out of her system." Alec wasn't looking forward to that since Max was rather good at hitting him where it hurt most, but he'd accept that, if it meant she'd accept that he was with Logan.
"I don't want her hitting you," Logan said, pressing a kiss to Alec's cheek and nuzzling close. "She doesn't have the right. You've done nothing wrong."
Alec laughed. "Hasn't stopped her from hitting me before, if she thinks I'm being stupid or might be doing something wrong." He closed his eyes on a soft purr while Logan nuzzled him. The easy affection Alec craved without knowing it was something he wanted and needed.
"You actually purr," Logan said in wonder, kissing his nose. "Do it again." He put his ear near Alec's voice box to listen to the rumble, stroking his chest lightly.
Complying, Alec smiled and purred in satisfaction and contentment. The way that Logan touched him aroused a host of feelings in him that he'd never experienced before- home, comfort, care, acceptance and love.
Logan smiled happily at the noise, continuing to stroke Alec's bare skin. "I know it doesn't stop her from hitting you when she gets angry," he said, taking up their previous conversation. "It's a character flaw I wish she would work on." He sighed and stretched in Alec's arms.
"You can't win them all, right? So long as she accepts that we belong with each other, I don't much care about the rest." Alec smiled and nudged at Logan's ear, flicking his tongue out to trace the delicate skin.
"I care that she takes pleasure in hitting you. That's something we got you out of Manticore to stop." Logan sighed and tilted his head for Alec. "Time to change topics. We need to get provisions for the holiday party and get out the invites."
"You make a list, and I will supply everything." It was the least that Alec could do. He was able to get things most people couldn't with far less risk in doing so, as well. "I want to make this the best holiday, Logan."
Logan chuckled and placed a series of sucking kisses under Alec's jawline and chin. "You don't have to do everything, Alec. We should do this together. I'm going to make an appointment about my legs tomorrow, so I can be up and about for a few days without the braces."
Alec smiled at Logan. "I don't want you to be at risk, Logan. But I'd love to have you up and about for a bit with me."
"And I want you at risk?" Logan demanded, sitting up straight and looking into Alec's eyes. He pulled himself close and kissed Alec passionately, one arm around his back and the other fisted in his hair. "Scares me every time you go out, knowing someone could spot that barcode."
Passion mixed with Logan's desperation, and Alec drank it in. "The risk is far less for me, in terms of getting caught, Logan. Most people can't even think of catching me, never mind holding me if they did." Alec leaned in for a soft kiss to follow his reassurances. "Don't forget, people are getting the barcodes now as tattoos - crazy fuckers that they are."
Logan laughed softly and nodded. "It's a pretty stupid thing to do, considering the consequences for getting caught with one." He stroked the code on Alec's neck. "But I can't forget how close you came to being a splatter on a wall, too. That bomb in your neck." He kissed Alec again, gentler this time. "I'm glad for the trade Max made that night. So damn glad."
"Yeah? I mean, you would have had a life with her, if she hadn’t made that trade." Alec's eyes drifted down, and he shrugged his shoulders. "Things could have been normal for you."
Logan tilted up Alec's chin and pressed their mouths together for a long, sweet kiss. "Hey. What about a relationship with Max would be normal?" He smiled at Alec, wanting to see his smile in return. "Besides, I'm more than happy with what I've got right here and now. Ok?"
"Yeah, okay." Alec smiled back, brilliant and wide.
~~~~~~~
Logan stood next to the Christmas tree, watching everyone mingle and laugh and eat. He felt warm in a way that had been missing for a long time. This was what the holidays were supposed to be about- family and friends. And this year, he had both in abundance. His eyes searched for Alec in the crowd.
Alec felt someone's gaze, so he smiled at Original Cindy and looked up to find Logan staring at him. He smiled, bright and yet, a bit shy. They hadn't made the announcement, but that hadn't stopped Max from glowering at him every time they came within five feet of each other. Alec spent much of the party steering clear since he didn't want his good mood affected.
Logan crooked his finger at Alec, beckoning him to stand by the tree. He wanted his lover near him. The shy tinge to Alec's smile made Logan grin, so wide he knew he must look stupid and addled.
Alec excused himself from Original Cindy and moved to Logan. He wanted to reach out and haul his lover close, but was waiting until their announcement, so they didn't catch anyone by surprise. "Hey," he murmured softly.
Logan leaned in and kissed Alec lightly. "Are you ready to tell everyone?" He caressed Alec's cheek, touch gentle and sensual.
Alec shivered under Logan's touch. He beamed and tilted his head into the touch. "If you are."
Logan turned to their friends and called, "I have an announcement to make everyone. Please." He waited until all eyes were on them and grinned at their friends. "We- Alec and I- wanted you to know, on this Christmas eve, that we're a couple. Like dating." There was a mixture of stunned silence, a few cheers and Max's continued glare. Logan glanced at Alec. "Well, none of them are trying to kill us."
Watching the stunned expressions, Alec laughed and said to everyone, "I can't tell if you don't believe him or if you don't like it, but Logan's telling the truth. We're together now." Alec slid his arm around Logan’s waist and turned back to the rest of the crowd.
Original Cindy looked at them and then at Max and then back to them, "I'm guessing you told her first, huh?"
Logan chuckled and smiled softly at Max. "We didn't want to have her first reaction come at the party."
Alec smiled at Logan before looking back at everyone. "We thought it only fair." He stroked his fingers over the side of Logan's stomach before squeezing him tight.
Joshua rumbled forward and grabbed both men in a tight hug. "Alec and Logan mate!"
Logan gasped for breath and pushed at Joshua's stomach. "Not if you keep squeezing me," he said.
Laughing, Alec thumped Joshua on the back and gently pulled Logan out of his arms. "Thank you for being happy, Joshua."
Logan wrapped his arms around Alec and smiled at Joshua. "Yeah, thank you, Joshua." He pressed a kiss to Alec's temple. "Mate."
Alec shivered at the word, hot over the side of his face. "Mine," he murmured back quietly, purring softly. Looking back at their friends, Alec was relieved to see there were more smiles than frowns.
Logan stroked through Alec's hair, trying to encourage more purring. "And in more good news," he said, "dinner is almost ready." That brought a chorus of cheers.
Perfectly willing to give Logan what he wanted, Alec purred low and and quiet. It was meant for Logan's ears alone, and he smiled at his lover before brushing his lips over Logan's jaw. Alec pulled away and slid his hand down Logan's arm. "I'll check on the meal, Logan."
"I'm going with you," Logan said, wary of Max's glare and Joshua's exuberance. The big man-dog stood nearby, beaming at them and making approving noises. He pressed close to his lover, kissing the tip of his nose.
"Coward," Alec murmured quietly, before linking their fingers and tugging Logan into the kitchen behind him. Pinning Logan to the counter, Alec leaned in and pressed his lips to his lover's.
Logan tightened his arms around Alec and kissed him sweetly, nibbling on his lower lip. "You want me crushed to death by Joshua, is that it?" he asked, panting lightly as they parted.
Alec shook his head. "I thought you could run interference with Max. She still looks like she wants to turn my guts inside out." He lowered his lashes and looked up at Logan through them. "I can't decide if she's more pissed that she lost you or that I got you."
"I think it's a pretty even mix of the two," Logan said, stroking Alec's side lightly. "We should get the ham out. And finish the sweet potatoes. The green beans should be just about crisp, too." He broke reluctantly away from Alec, enjoying the use of his legs. He teasingly shook his ass at Alec.
Groaning, Alec closed his eyes and counted to ten before moving to help his lover. Not that Logan wasn't tempting at all times, but on his feet, he made it his mission to drive Alec insane with lust. "I'll finish the sweet potatoes, if you get the ham out."
Logan put on oven mitts and carefully removed the ham, setting it on top of the oven. "How did you ever get such a lovely piece of meat? Or should I even ask?" He transfered it carefully to the cutting board.
"Plausible deniability, Logan." Alec refused to tell Logan how or where he got the things he did. The less his lover knew about some of the less legal things he did, the better. "Everyone will like it, and that's what matters." He leaned over and pursed his lips for a kiss.
Logan snickered at the puckered lips and gave Alec a wet smooch. "Yes, I think so, too. Now, do the potatoes, while I cut the ham."
Alec grinned and then puckered his lips again, a pleading look in his eyes.
Logan chuckled, wrapped a hand around the back of Alec's head and kissed him for real this time- long and lingering. "Goof," he whispered. "You love being kissed."
"Mmmmm, yeah, I do." Alec licked his lips and went back to the potatoes, humming a Christmas carol under his breath. He shot Logan heated looks every so often, but behaved himself while they finished getting the dinner ready.
"Are you humming Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer?" Logan asked, amused. He and Alec had watched a series of Christmas specials until the wee hours the night before.
Flushing, Alec nodded and hummed louder. He'd loved the shows, complaining loudly when Logan had declared it bedtime. Of course, Alec forgot all about the shows once he'd gotten Logan into bed. "I hope everyone's really okay with us, Logan. I don't want this to be hard for you."
Logan moved to nip Alec's nose and smiled. "Of course you do," he said with a wink.
Flustered, Alec sputtered at Logan and then playfully batted his arm. "Stop that. Not while we have guests." Of course, the mere thought of being hard for Logan, combined with being near him, had Alec already half-hard.
"You're stopping me from sexing on you?" Logan teased and winked. He began slicing the ham and piling it on a platter to serve.
"Logan!" Alec looked up quickly, glad to see that no one had wandered into the kitchen. "We just told them... gotta get them adjusted before you say shit like that."
Logan laughed and moved to press against Alec, thrusting lightly against his ass. "They can get used to it fast, Alec. I'm yours."
Growling low, Alec turned his head to nip Logan's ear. "Damn right you are." He purred then, nuzzling his lover before turning back to the potatoes. "Still, they're more Max's friends than mine, and I don't want you shunned because of me."
"They'll get over it. They've known Max and I weren't together for months. Of course, you played your part in that." Logan gave Alec a mock glare, before working on the green beans. "Still, they've been encouraging both of us to move on. And I have."
"Yeah, but I doubt a single one of them would have picked me for you to move on to." Alec rolled his shoulders, biting his lower lip, before sliding the potatoes back in the oven for the final browning. He hated that he felt insecure with Logan in the face of so many people. Vulnerability wasn't something he allowed himself.
Logan heard the insecurity and instantly went over to Alec's side, sliding his arm around his waist. He pressed soft kisses to the side of his face, finally bending to find his mouth. After kissing for a long moment, he whispered, "I've made my choice, Alec, no matter what comes. You want me, too, and that's all that matters."
Alec returned the kisses, his arms wrapping tight around Logan in confirmation. "Yeah," he whispered against Logan's lips. "That's all that matters." He pressed in for another kiss and then pulled away with a faint blush at the sound of someone clearing her throat. Looking over Logan's shoulder, he smiled at Original Cindy. "Hey, dinner's almost up."
"And so is dessert," Logan said with a heated look for Alec. He tipped him a wink and then went back to spooning out the green beans to serve. "If you could get everyone seated, that would be great," he said to Original Cindy.
Original Cindy looked at the two of them, watching the interplay with a smile on her face, and nodded. "Yeah, I can do that." She turned to leave and then looked back. "You two take care of each other," she said before disappearing from view.
Alec watched her leave, stared at the spot where she'd been before turning to look at Logan, mouth agape. "Yeah, um... so, I guess we've got her approval." He grinned and leaned in to kiss Logan's cheek before pulling the sweet potatoes back out of the oven and carrying it to the dining room table.
"I think she wants Max for herself," Logan said with a grin. He followed after Alec with the ham, which was met by a roar of approval. "More to come!"
Alec chuckled, both at Logan's quip and the guest’s response. He put the casserole down and turned back to the kitchen. A few trips later, Alec started getting more drinks for people before he settled into his seat next to Logan's and across from Joshua. Max had, apparently, decided to sit as far away as she could get and still be at the table.
Logan took his place at the head and lifted his glass of wine. "Before we being, a Christmas wish toast
'May you never forget
What is worth remembering
Or remember
What is best forgotten.
May peace and plenty be the first
To lift the latch to your door,
And happiness be guided to your home.'
Merry Christmas to you all!"
Smiling at his lover, Alec watched him closely and clinked their glasses first before turning to toast the rest of their friends. He sipped from his glass and then grabbed the bowl of green beans, handing it to Original Cindy on his right to get the food started around the table.
Logan sat down and began to pass the food around. He served himself and helped Joshua get enough ham, without taking the whole thing. He made sure the food kept going, taking everything last. With one foot, he rubbed gently at Alec's leg, trailing up to his thigh.
Alec looked sharply at Logan and jostled his leg under the table to dislodge Logan's foot. He dug into his ham, chewing it and trying to concentrate on the conversation around him while ignoring Logan's attempt to rouse him. Alec wasn't all that successful.
Logan winked at Alec and lowered his foot, but not before pushing once against the bugle of Alec’s cock. He turned to talk with Joshua, voice low and soothing. Occasionally, he darted a look over his shoulder at Alec, just to keep the fires banked.
Oh, his lover was good at what he did, no question, but Alec was no shrinking virgin. He caught Logan's eyes on one glance and let everything he was feeling show. He telegraphed that he'd been half hard for most of dinner, that he wanted to toss Logan on the bed and finish what his lover started. In a blink, it was over, and he turned to smile at Original Cindy's comment about the ham.
Playing with Alec was fun. Logan made sure not to telegraph their flirting too broadly, though he felt Max's sharp eye upon him. He figured he needed to pull her aside and talk later. He sent a smile down her way.
Alec nodded at Original Cindy before turning to catch the tail end of Joshua's question. He smiled at his friend and nodded. Since he'd moved in with Logan he hadn't seen Joshua with the frequency they were used to. He needed to make plans and get out a bit more... of course, his preoccupation with Logan could be forgiven by everyone, except Max. "Logan, do you want more wine?" he asked, standing up from the table to get the bottle from the kitchen.
"Want me to go with you?" Logan asked, raising both eyebrows.
"If you want. We can get wine for the whole table." Because it would take the both of them to open and carry two bottles of wine. Alec smiled at Logan and then asked if anyone wanted anything besides more wine.
Logan got up, collecting the empty wine bottles and heading for the kitchen. He put an extra spring in his rejuvenated step, knowing Alec would be close behind.
Alec followed Logan after grabbing Joshua's glass and promising him more milk. He escaped through the door of the kitchen and almost collapsed against the counter. "I think she's trying to melt me with her brain."
Logan laughed and put the empties in the sink, before grabbing two more full bottles. "Wouldn't be hard to do."
"Hey!" Alec cornered Logan against the counter and slid his fingers lightly over Logan's ticklish spots. "Not allowed, Logan... you're supposed to be on my side." He leaned up for a kiss.
Logan stifled a yelp and set the bottles down before he dropped them. Wrapping his arms around Alec's slim waist, he said, "I am on your side, Alec, my Alec. I just find it amusing that you're still so rattled by Max."
Alec shook his head. "She got here first... and, well, I wouldn't be here without her." He felt oddly beholden to her, but at the same time, he wanted Logan more than anything else, ever.
Logan kissed Alec gently. "Hey, it didn't work out with Max and I, well before this. She knows that. She'll come around." He rubbed Alec's back soothingly. "Just gotta give her time and space."
As far as Alec was concerned, Max could have all of the space and time she needed. So long as she stopped trying to melt him with her brain. Alec wasn’t giving Logan up, not ever. He pressed up and kissed Logan solidly on the lips.
Logan trailed his fingers through Alec's hair and then traced his nape, rubbing the barcode. "After the guests have gone, I might be persuaded to let you open the gifts Santa left for you."
"Yeah?" Alec purred, arching his neck into Logan's touch. "I'll just have to be a good little boy...and that means we need to get this wine back to our guests."
"I thought you were my dirty boy," Logan teased, kissing Alec gently. He lingered over the kiss, before pulling away reluctantly to gather the bottles and head back for the table.
Alec braced his hands on the counter and swore softly. His cock was harder than before, and he took several deep breaths to cool himself down. Just being near Logan was enough to set him off. "You do not play fair."
"If I'm going to keep up with you, I need to be endlessly inventive," Logan said cheerfully, before disappearing back in with their guests.
Taking a few moments to breathe and get his erection under control, Alec rolled his shoulders and then grabbed Joshua's milk and a third bottle of wine. He was going to need it if Logan persisted in teasing him all night. When Max narrowed her eyes at him, he stuck his tongue out and then settled next to Logan with a smile.
Logan rolled his eyes at both the X5s, before settling an arm over Alec's shoulders. He pressed a soft kiss to his ear and whispered, "Be good."
"I'll be good when she stops treating me like an outsider in our home." Alec leaned into the embrace and then looked at Logan, hoping his lover would understand why he was so tense. Max knew this as Logan's place and was against his moving in, but it was now his home, as well, and she was being rude and disrespectful.
Logan stroked Alec's chest and said, "Time, Alec. Give her time. And until then, you have to try to act better than she does."
Huffing, Alec nodded and kissed Logan softly on the cheek before going back to his meal. He understood what Logan meant, even got where he was coming from, but the fact that Max was being rude to him in his house burned. Alec revolved to ignore her for the remainder of the night.
Logan slid his hand on to Alec's leg and squeezed gently. He left the hand there, even after he turned to speak some more to Joshua. Occasionally, he tightened his hand or rubbed up and down. He wanted Alec to always know he was there and thinking of him.
The touch settled Alec more than he realized. Warm and comforting, Logan's hand demanded that Alec dedicate thought to his lover at all times.
As the meal wound down, Logan turned toward Alec and said, "Want to bring out the dessert with me?"
"Of course. Should we start some coffee?" Alec smiled at everyone, pushing back from his seat and starting to grab empty plates to take with him into the kitchen.
Logan helped collect plates, waving off offers to assist them. He carried the dishes to the kitchen and gently set them on the sink. "The chocolate mousse is in the fridge. We have fresh whipped cream to make."
"I'll get the cream." Alec smiled at Logan when he set his stack of plates on the counter.
Logan took out a whip to let Alec hand whip the cream. "For a normal human, whipping cream is a difficult task. It takes a lot of time." He held out the implement to Alec. "It ought to be easy for you." He grabbed the sugar to add to the whipped cream.
Alec laughed and started to whip the cream, trusting that Logan would add in the sugar as needed. He could see how it would be difficult for some, but it was actually a pleasant task for him, one that made Alec feel like he belonged in this unit they were making.
Logan laughed at how easily Alec made the whipped cream. He tossed in sugar quickly to keep up with Alec's motions. "You having fun?"
Nodding, Alec leaned over and pressed a light kiss to Logan's nose, whipping the cream just a bit longer. He looked down at it and raised his eyebrow at Logan. "Almost there?"
"Yeah, I think you beat it into submission." Logan spooned the cream on top of the mousse and then arranged it artfully. "There, done. Looks almost too good to eat."
Alec snorted. "Not for that crowd out there." Sliding his finger along the rim of the bowl, Alec wiped the cream onto his tongue with a groan.
Logan laughed and gestured to the bowl. "Should I, uh, leave you two alone?"
Scooping up another fingerful of cream, Alec held it to Logan's mouth. "I dare you not to make the same sounds, Logan." Alec's eyes flashed heat at his lover.
Logan arched an eyebrow behind his glasses. "You really want me to suck that off your finger and not make porn noises? You wouldn't be offended or anything?"
Alec merely arched his eyebrow again, smiling at Logan.
Logan snorted and took Alec's finger. He licked the cream off and then pushed forward to kiss Alec, sharing the cream. He moaned loud and long throughout.
Sliding closer, Alec wrapped his arms around Logan and moaned back. He pressed his body to his lover's, before pulling his head back and dropping it to rest on Logan's shoulder. "Yeah... like that. We need to get the dessert on the table. Right?"
"Technically," Logan said, holding Alec tightly. "But they can wait a few more minutes. This definitely takes precedence."
~~~~~~~
On Christmas morning, Logan woke up before Alec for once. He kissed his transgenic lover gently and climbed out of bed to pull on some clothes, turn on the heat and head to the kitchen. He wondered how long it would take before Alec followed him, eager to open his gifts, just like any excited kid.
Alec stretched under the covers, rolling to the side and groping for Logan. He frowned when he came up with emptiness, but it didn't last long. The warmth of the sheets meant that his lover had slipped out of a bed a short time before. Smiling, Alec pushed back the covers, climbed out of bed and stretched every muscle. He ran through a short burst of exercises, a morning routine so ingrained that he couldn't start his day without it. Shortly after, he padded to the kitchen in search of Logan.
Logan poured batter into the waffle iron and greeted Alec with a cheerful, "Merry Christmas, Alec. Sleep well?"
Humming, Alec padded over to Logan. He propped his chin on his lover's shoulder and watched him preparing the waffles. "Always sleep sound with you." It wasn't true when Alec was alone, but with Logan, he slept deep and usually through the night.
Logan turned his head to kiss Alec's soft mouth, tongue flicking out in greeting. "Hello." He closed the waffle iron and set it to cook and then stretched his arms backward to wrap around Alec.
This time Alec purred and nuzzled into Logan. He sighed and then wiggled out of Logan's arms and turned Logan to plaster himself against his lover. "Hmmm, Merry Christmas, Logan."
Logan stroked Alec's hair and kissed him a few lazy times until the timer went off. "Want some strawberries and whipped cream on your waffle, dirty boy?"
Chuckling at the endearment, Alec pulled back at the timer and nodded his head. "Yeah, can I use you as my plate?" He waggled his eyebrows and leered at Logan, his eyes flashing heat and love.
Logan laughed and pulled Alec close for another long kiss. He swept his hands over a strong back and cupped the base of his head. "Later. I promise. For now, a regular plate. And then you can open your gifts."
"Oh okay." Alec huffed in pretend resignation before smiling again at Logan.
Logan rolled his eyes and set the waffle on Alec's plate. "Strawberries and whipped cream are in the fridge, brat." He began to pour his own waffle batter into the iron,
Alec loved that he could play with Logan and flushed a mixture of pleasure and pride when Logan called him brat. It was a comfort for to know that Logan loved him regardless of his behavior. He went to the fridge, pulled out the strawberries and whipped cream, put them on the counter and then spooned some of each on his waffle.
Logan watched Alec shovel whipped cream and strawberries on his waffle and marveled at how much he cared for the younger man. The feeling acted insidiously, creeping through him the longer he knew Alec. By the time he offered Alec a home, he knew he liked him, but not how much. Smiling fondly, he left the iron for a moment to press a kiss to Alec's cheek.
Startling slightly, Alec turned a bright smile on Logan and then brushed his lips across his lover's. "Hmmmm, you taste better than the whipped cream." He curled one hand around Logan's neck and tugged him in again.
Logan laughed into the kiss, threading his fingers into the curling hairs at the back of Alec's nape and tugging them lightly. He returned the kiss with affection, enjoying the freedom to just be with Alec. When the timer rang, he jumped in surprise and then laughed again. "You make me forget everything else."
"Same here, Logan." Alec pulled back and grabbed his plate, dug two forks out of the drawer before setting in at the table. He cut a bite off his waffle and hummed with pleasure as the flavors exploded in his mouth.
Logan served himself, taking a bit less whipped cream, since Alec worked it off much easier than he did. He sat down across from his lover and tangled their legs. "Last night went very well. Everyone was a bit surprised by our announcement, but everyone seems to accept it and wish us well."
"Yeah, 'cept Max." Not that Alec cared, not really. "I was glad that they seemed happy for us because you’re important to me."
Logan nudged Alec with a knee. "You're important to me, too. And to them, too. Max just needs to get over her suspicions. She doesn't think so badly of you as she would like you to believe."
Alec shrugged. There was little Logan could say that would convince him that Max wouldn't like to see him wiped from existence. He knew she'd given up a lot for him, but that was a part of who she was and how she operated, nothing to do with him. Smiling up at Logan, Alec nudged him back and swallowed his bite. "So long as you love me... then I’ll be happy."
"Then you're going to be happy for a very long time, Alec," Logan assured him. "And even happier when you finish your breakfast and open your gifts."
Laughing, Alec shoveled another bite in his mouth, trying to move through breakfast quickly so they could go open the gifts. His first true Christmas was, in truth, slightly overwhelming. "You have a couple of things under the tree, too."
"Thought I might," Logan said with a slight smirk. "Knew my Alec wouldn't let me go ungifted." He ate his waffle at a more leisurely pace, knowing he would never finish.
Alec polished off the last bite and then sat back with a slight groan. He rubbed his hand over his belly and nudged Logan's leg with his. "Of course I wouldn't."
Logan pushed his waffle toward Alec. "Want any of mine? It's a bit huge for me."
"Nah, if I keep eating like this, I'll grow a belly." Alec ran his fingers over his stomach and then grinned at Logan. Alec was a likely to develop a belly as he was a second head.
"Yeah, and probably lose your sexual appetite, too," Logan said. "Have to be careful about those kinds of things." He stood up, grabbing both their plates to carry to the sink.
Chuckling again, Alec pushed back from the table and followed Logan to the sink, trapping him there with his hands braced on the edge of the counter. He nibbled from the edge of one shoulder, up Logan's neck and then back down to the edge of the other shoulder before biting down lightly. "Something tells me that will never be an issue with you."
Logan braced himself on the sink and shivered through Alec's ministrations, making little noises of pleasure. "Alec." He turned his head to find Alec's mouth and kiss him soundly. "You drive me crazy."
Alec pressed into the kiss and then pulled back, panting heavily. "Same here, Logan. God, there are times I just want to throw you down and take all the time in the world to touch and taste you."
"You can do that. Well, maybe not all the time in the world. Even you won't live forever." Logan turned around carefully to wrap his arms around Alec, one hand tracing the mark on his nape. He nuzzled Alec's cheek and then kissed him again.
“True, but I can spend a lot of time on you, Logan." Alec wrapped Logan into his arms for the kiss. Finally he pulled back with a groan. "We should go to the tree before I take you back to bed and ruin Christmas morning."
"How exactly would that be ruining it?" Logan asked with a twinkle in his eyes. "You're the best present I've ever gotten, even if you arrived a little early to be a Christmas gift."
Alec flushed bright red, his eyes skating away and then focusing back on Logan with determination. "Really?"
Logan held Alec's gaze without waver. "Really. Never doubt it. Now, I think there are some gifts under the tree for you."
"Let's go open them, then." Alec grabbed Logan's hand and tugged him along to the living room and their Christmas tree. He smiled hugely at the little tree, brightly decorated and waiting for them.
Logan followed obediently, not wanting to disappoint his lover. He noticed the sappy smile for their tree and knew he wore one of his own. "It's a perfect tree, Alec."
"You think so? I mean, it's ours, so of course it is, but I noticed the other day that most others were bigger, fuller." Alec shrugged and sat on the floor in front of their couch, staring at the blinking lights on the tree.
Logan sat by him and pressed close to his side. "Don't care. You wanted it. You brought it home for us. It means more than some huge, glossy tree picked out in a lot."
"I'm glad you like it, too. It's just perfect for us." Alec snuggled into Logan's side. Of course, when he'd brought it home, he'd never imagined that he'd ever be with Logan. Not in a million years.
Logan slid his arm around Alec and held him close. "Ok, now we're acting mushy." He pressed a quick peck to Alec's cheek. Reaching forward, he grabbed a small parcel and handed it to Alec. "This little one first."
Alec tore into the small package, not careful of the wrapping, since he wanted to see what Logan got him. He grinned at the sight of the chocolate. Opening the package, he lifted them to his nose and breathed in the heady scent of truly gourmet truffles. "God, Logan." Alec paused for another sniff. "These smell so good."
"And hard to get nowadays, so don't stuff them all down like the five-year old you sometimes imitate," Logan said, but his grin made the words lose any real sting. Alec could pour them down like water if he really wanted.
"Of course not." Alec sniffed them again, then put the lid back on before setting them on the table and carefully away from his own roving hands. He leaned into Logan. "Here's your first thank you." Taking Logan's face in his hands, Alec held him still and kissed him long and hard.
Logan breathed short and fast when Alec released him and pointed to another package. "Open that one next."
"Another one?" Alec took the package carefully and paid a bit more attention to the unwrapping. He looked up at Logan. "You know you didn't have to get me anything, right?"
"Sure, I know that. But it's fun to get you things." Logan smiled at Alec and gestured for him to go on.
Tearing open the rest of the package, Alec pulled out a gorgeous leather jacket. He held it up and then dissatisfied with the view he had of it, got to his feet and opened it up. He slid into it immediately, purring softly when it settled over his body in a perfect fit. "It's awesome. Where did you find such a jacket?"
Logan leaned back on his elbows and grinned up at Alec. "I'm not Eyes Only for nothing, you know. My sources are everywhere and into everything." He tilted his head back invitingly. "So, you like it then?"
Alec turned in the jacket, eye flashing thanks, love and heat. He nodded, purring softly as he dropped himself into Logan's lap. "Like is a poor substitute for how much I love this jacket, Logan."
Logan let out a soft ‘oof' and sat up to kiss Alec. "Good." He stroked Alec's hair in the way he liked, enjoying the rumbling purrs. "You look sexy in it. The king of heartbreakers."
Shaking his head, Alec disagreed. "No more. Yours is the only heart that I am interested in, and it will stay whole." He grinned and kissed Logan again. "I have a present for you." Alec leaned back, trying his best to stay in Logan's lap, and then handed Logan a small box.
Logan took the box and examined it with great speculation, before very carefully removing the paper and opening the lid. "Oh." He pulled out a tiny, ancient ornament of faded blue, admiring the delicate sphere. "Where did you find them, Alec?"
"There is a little shop in town, full of old fashioned German items," Alec smiled bashfully. "I saw this after you told me about your relatives and thought we could add an old piece that is new to us to the collection."
"It's perfect," Logan said. He set it down gently. "Our first ornament. We'll find a place on the tree together." He kissed Alec again, putting both hands on his slim hips to keep him anchored in Logan's lap.
Nodding, Alec wriggled on Logan's lap and then grinned. "Thank you for a beautiful Christmas, Logan."
Logan pointed to another smaller package under the tree. "It’s not over yet, Alec. That one next, if you can get it without leaving my lap."
"More?" Alec blinked at Logan and then smiled broadly. He twisted on Logan's lap and stretched as much as possible to grab the box and tug it in close. Panting on Logan's lap, Alec viewed the slim box with bright eyes. He tore into the package and pulled out leather gloves with flames on the fingers, which Alec slid right onto his hands.
"Perfect match with your jacket," Logan said with satisfaction. He gripped the front of the armored jacket and pulled Alec into a kiss. "Have any guess what your last gift could be?" he asked, gesturing to the tiniest box of all.
Alec's brain raced with ideas related to the motorcycle jacket and gloves and shook his head. "I have another one for you, too, Logan." Rather shyly, Alec squirmed off Logan's lap and goes to the tree, pulling out an envelope.
Logan took the envelope, charmed by Alec's shy demeanor. He carefully opened the envelope and pulled out a series of drawings... of himself. He thumbed through them, smile growing. "You did these?"
Nodding, Alec curled into Logan's side, watching him thumb through the depictions of how he saw his lover.
Logan ran a finger gently over a sketch of his face, which revealed Alec's love in every line. He turned to press his mouth to Alec's cheek and lips. "Nothing I can give you will ever match these, Alec. Nobody has done something so thoughtful for me before."
"It's not about better." Alec kissed Logan's cheek. "It's about what we feel."
"And that's all over your drawings," Logan said, leaning forward to kiss the Alec. He slid his hands into Alec's hair and stroked slowly and deeply.
Alec purred under the touches, the sound resonating through the both of them. "Hmmmm, I'll have to make more for you sometime. Show you everything I see in you."
"I'd love a drawing of us both that we can frame and hang on the wall." Logan began to massage Alec's scalp and then down his neck to the nape, working his muscles.
Shivering, Alec purred low and deep. He arched against Logan's side, head falling forward. "I wish I could draw us both. Maybe we could find someone to commission it."
"You can't draw yourself, Alec?" Logan ran a fingertip over each symbol on Alec's nape. "We'll find someone then. Do you want to open your last gift, Alec?"
"No, I've never been able to depict myself on paper." Alce curled into Logan. "Yes, please."
Logan reached out for the small box and handed it to Alec. "It's not enough for you, but I hope you like it."
"I'm sure it's more than enough for me, Logan." Alec pull off the paper and slowly opened the box. He saw what appeared to be a pass inside. Lifting, he examined it and turned wide eyes to Logan. "An all access pass to Seattle?"
"To go with the other part," Logan said with a little grin. He waited for Alec to read the card.
Alec blinked at Logan. The other part. He immediately looked back into the box and pulled out another card. It read 'Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic LT 1992'. Alec blinked again, looked Logan then back at the card before looking at Logan again. "A motorcycle? Really?"
Logan grinned at the disbelief and touched Alec's cheek, leaning forward to kiss him. "It's hidden in a nearby garage. Want to check it out?"
"Yeah, but not until I thank you properly." Alec put the items carefully to the side and then climbed back into Logan's lap. He settled over Logan's thighs and took his face in his hands. "I love you," Alec murmured before taking Logan's mouth with his and kissing him tenderly.
Logan cupped Alec's skull and kissed back, long and sweet. "I love you, too," he muttered into Alec's mouth. "So much, Alec."
Title: First Christmas
Codes: Alec/Logan
Series: Dark Angel
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Logan helps Alec celebrate his first real Christmas.
Prompt: Alec's first Christmas....One of the gang buys a "Charlie Brown" Type tree as a
joke but to Alec it's the best tree ever. They realize that it's Alec's first Christmas so Logan goes out of this way to try and recreate Christmas memories for Alec. Alec laying on the floor watching the flickering lights on the tree in awe. An actual toy under the christmas tree that morning... something Alec had seen in a store window...train set/race track. Just all around warm fuzzies.
Word Count: 20,392
Disclaimer: We don’t own them. We mean them no harm. We make no profit.
Posting: Please ask first!
Author's Notes: This is our first Dark Angel fic either together or separately, so please be gentle. We played around some with canon, so please forgive us. Also, we are late... ack! Sorry about that, too!
Logan shivered as Alec touched the mark and turned his head for a kiss. "Possessive," he murmured into his mouth. "You gonna be like that all the time?" He caught the hand on his chest and twined their fingers.
"Yeah, probably." Alec returned the kiss, squeezed Logan's fingers and then closed his eyes with a sigh. "I think it's the feline part of me. You're mine, and I can't help but make that known."
"So, you're going to go around hissing and spitting at anything remotely attractive that looks my direction?" Logan teased. "And I'll feel the sharp ends of your claws if I flirt?" He lifted Alec's hand to his mouth and kissed the long, strong fingers.
Alec laughed, curling his fingers around Logan's. "Not necessarily, no. But if someone gets too familiar with you, I might have to make sure they know you're mine. Need to clean up." He drew back and pulled out of Logan's body. Dealing with the condom as quickly as possible, Alec moved back to the bed and curled up in front of Logan.
Logan reached out to stroke Alec's hair, tangling his fingernails into his scalp and petting him like he was a big, friendly cat. "I could use a bath. Don't suppose you want to help me... join me?" His thoughts still rolled around the idea of Alec making sure everyone knew Logan was his. He found himself intrigued and aroused by the idea much more than he would have suspected.
"Is your tub big enough for the both of us?" Alec smiled, stretched and rubbed into Logan's hand. He purred softly, eyes falling closed while snuggling even closer to his Lover.
"Yes, you'll have to sit behind me, if you don't mind my being pressed against your chest." Logan smiled at the purring, trying to encourage more from Alec. He massaged Alec's scalp lightly with his fingertips. "Tomorrow, we'll have to go Christmas shopping."
Alec snuggled in closer to Logan, nuzzling his throat and rumbling his pleasure. He was content to curl up with Logan, but knew they needed to get up. "I don't mind having you pressed against me, Logan. I've wanted to do this for so long."
"You keep saying that," Logan said, trailing his fingers down Alec's throat and then behind to caress his barcode. "I still find it hard to believe. You didn't have much nice to say about me in the past. Nor I, you."
"It was easier to be aggressive and mean than to admit that I was attracted to you." Alec chuckled and nibbled at Logan's throat. "Especially since you were so hostile at first. Admitting I wanted you was the last thing I'd do."
"Yeah, I was. Cocky little bastard, I didn't want to like you." Logan kissed Alec and tugged to get him closer. "Always strutting around with your smart mouth. Giving Max and everyone else a hard time." He pinched Alec's ass playfully. "Now look at me. Completely smitten."
Alec chuckled and scooted closer. He nibbled Logan's collarbone while he spoke, but jumped when Logan pinched him. Putting on a wounded face, Alec pouted at Logan. "Being on the outside was hard. I'm still trying to work my way around it."
"Well, now you've been as inside of me as you can get," Logan teased, kissing Alec's nose. "Come on, take me to the bath. We can have a proper bubble bath, if you want. I have some of the Mr. Bubble stuff. No idea where it came from."
Blushing hotly, Alec ducked his head. "I, uh, got it for you." He pulled back with a shy smile and then kissed Logan's cheek. "Let me get the bath running, and I'll come back and get you... or do you want your chair?"
Logan kissed each of Alec's hot cheeks. "Who knew you blushed so prettily?" He kissed Alec's mouth, hitching himself closer with the strength of his arms. "I don't mind being carried, when you're the one doing the carrying."
Kissing Logan quick, Alec backed off the bed. "Be right back." He raced out of the room and started the bath running. Pouring two caps of bubble liquid into the water, Alec went back into the bedroom and to the bed. "I'm glad you trust me, Logan. It means... everything." Alec leaned in for a kiss, lifted Logan into his arms and carried him into the bathroom to place gently into the tub.
Logan laughed at the transgenic's speed and enthusiasm. He held Alec around the neck, amazed by the easy strength, and kissed him sweetly. "Just don't expect to do it all the time," he said. "I plan to have my legs more often, if we're going to be lovers."
Alec liked the sound of that. "Yeah, of course, but I do love that I can pick you up." He settled Logan in the heated, frothy water before climbing in behind him. It was a bit of a wiggle to slide into the water, but once he settled, Alec pulled Logan against him with a sigh.
Logan washed the mess off his chest and hand before settling back against Alec. He sighed as the warm water eased the ache in his ass. "You can pick up a lot heavier stuff than me," he said, turning his head to nip at Alec's mouth until he got a kiss.
"Well yeah, but it's still a leap of faith to trust someone else to carry you." Alec knew that, but wasn't sure there were many he would trust. Logan's faith honored him.
Logan nuzzled Alec's cheek. "I don't have a transgenic's programmed need to be independent, either. But yeah, it's a little hard to get used to being carried around like a rag doll." He rested his forehead against Alec's. "We should tell everyone about us at our holiday party."
Alec gaped at Logan, beaming over his shoulder. "You want to tell people?" He'd not expected that, not thought that Logan would want people, least of all Max, knowing.
Logan arched an eyebrow and tilted his head at Alec. "Why wouldn't I want everyone to know?"
"I don't know. Just hadn't given it much thought." Alec grinned and wagged his eyebrows at Logan. "After all, this has only been a reality for a couple of hours now."
"If it's going to be more than just fucking around," Logan said, voice quiet and serious, "then I want to tell people. And I don't need to think about it. But if you do..."
"No! I don't need to think. I want that, Logan." Alec tightened his arms around Logan's chest, stroking his hands over and around the slick skin. "I never want you to think this is fucking around. Forever."
Logan's eyes widened at the ‘forever,’ but he nodded and pressed his mouth against Alec's, seeking his tongue. He squeezed Alec's arms to show he understood. "All right. I want to try for that, too. Really be your mate."
Alec growled, his grin splitting his face from ear to ear. "Good, because I want you to be my mate." He kissed Logan back, testing and tasting him while the water rose around them. Finally pulling back, Alec leaned Logan forward so he could reach and turn the water off to prevent them from flooding the bathroom. "Do you like the bubbles?"
"You're going to give me a complex with all the growling and biting," Logan said with a smile. He settled back against Alec, letting the water rise to his upper chest. "Yeah, this is nice. My ass likes the warmth."
Barking out a short laugh, Alec grabbed a wash cloth that was hanging next to the tub and soaked it. He dragged the cloth leisurely up and down Logan's chest, swirling it over his nipples and then low, down across his stomach. "Can't help that you bring out the animal instinct in me. Pack, mine... tasty." Alec chuckled low and then nibbled at Logan's throat.
"Tasty?" Logan asked, shivering at the combination of cloth and teeth. He pushed against Alec's groin, wondering if his lover would be up for another round.
"Mmmmm, the salt on your skin... tasty." Alec licked a stripe up Logan's throat and then nibbled at his jaw. He rocked his hips against Logan's trying hard not to jostle the water too much.
Logan sighed and let Alex touch him however he wanted. He knew it would be almost impossible to get aroused again so quickly, but felt deeply content and warm throughout. "Your hands are lovely, Alec."
"You like them? I like touching you." Alec squeezed the water out of the wash cloth and put it aside, before stroking his bare hands over Logan's chest again. He nibbled at Logan's throat as well.
Logan moaned and rolled his head around Alec's shoulder. He found the corner of Alec's ear and chewed lightly at the lobe, before licking a few times. "I like your flavor, too."
Alec grinned, tilting his head so Logan had greater access to him. "I'm glad. Works better that way."
Licking at the pulse point on Alec's neck, Logan chewed lightly at his neck. "Should I mark you, too? Or am I the sole receiver of marks?"
"Mmmmm, you can mark if you want." Alec tilted his head back, baring his throat to Logan.
Logan slid his mouth down the lovely stretch of neck, found a tendon and sunk his teeth in. He made sure to leave a mark, which would fade fast given Alec's immune system, but he thought Alec would appreciate the effort.
Groaning under Logan's mouth, Alec felt his cock twitch and harden. He pressed into Logan's hips with his, closing his eyes to revel in the pleasures.
Logan grinned and pressed back against the erection. "Show me the back of your neck, Alec. I want to see the barcode."
"In the tub? We'll flood the bathroom," Alec laughed, but moved to comply.
Logan slid back in the tub to let Alec move into place. When faced with the back of Alec's neck, he trailed his fingers lightly over the barcode. "Is it sensitive?"
Alec shrugged. "Not really, I don't think. But I guess I don't know any different."
Logan pressed a kiss to Alec's mouth and then to the barcode, sucking at the mark. "We could get it removed, if you wanted."
Shaking his head, Alec said, "No, it's a part of me... part of where I come from and who I am, even if it's not a part of who I want to be or where I want to go." He turned his head and smiled softly at Logan.
Logan nodded and smiled, kissing the mark again. "Yeah. I can respect that." He reached around Alec to stroke his cock, even as he sank teeth into the tattoo.
A sharp groan escaped, Alec's hips arching into Logan's touch. He'd not expected Logan to bite his tattoo, and it was now as sensitive as Logan had suggested. "Oh Christ," Alec breathed out.
Logan chuckled and mouthed the whole area. "Thought so." He tugged at Alec's erection, position awkward, but worthwhile for the access. "Want more?"
"God yeah, please Logan." Alec shuddered against him, head falling forward while his hips tried to arch into Logan's hand. He was torn as to which he wanted more.
Logan anchored one hand on Alec's shoulder, so he could actively attack the barcode, while the other stroked Alec's cock with growing familiarity. He learned fast what pleased Alec most and combined sharp nips to his nape with hard tugs on the very head of his cock. Unafraid of hurting his strong lover, Logan used much more force then he himself would enjoy.
"Fuck," Alec groaned the words out, arching into Logan's hand, but leaving his back presented for Logan to bite. The sharpness, the strength in Logan was heady, and Alec found himself responding fast and hard to the pleasure curling in his body.
"You do like that," Logan murmured, tightening his grip a little more. He licked at the wound on Alec's neck, tasting blood, but knowing he was safe. With a little growl of his own, he latched on tight, digging his teeth in deeper.
Alec arched against Logan, cock jerking as he came in the bath water. He trembled and ached from the biting and the hard touch to his cock, but reveled in the feeling. The intensity was almost too much and he whimpered, reaching down to Logan's hip and gripping tight.
Logan pressed a soft kiss to Alec's tattoo and released him before he got too sensitive. "Like that, Alec?" He stroked his stomach. "I keep wanting to call you nicknames."
"Yeah?" Alec arched and writhed against Logan's body. "Like what?"
"Silly things. Pet names." Logan chuckled and nibbled his ear. He turned back around, using only his arms and back. "Want to lean against you again."
Alec smiled and leaned his head against Logan's before turning to kiss him. Taking his time, Alec climbed out of the tub and leaned Logan forward so he could slide back into the water behind him. "That feel better? Tell me what names?"
Logan nibbled Alec's jaw and down to his pulse point. "Feels lovely. You want a pet name?"
"Maybe," Alec groaned and blushed. "What kind of names?"
"Kitten. Baby. Sexy. Dirty boy. Pooky-wooky." Logan smirked and nipped Alec's lower lip. "See. Silly." He kissed Alec, wrapping an arm around the back of his neck.
Laughing, Alec leaned into the kisses and returned them with equal passion. "Yeah. I kinda like sexy and dirty boy." He waggled his eyebrows, stroking both hands up and down Logan's chest.
"Not kitten?" Logan asked with a chuckle. "Dirty boy. I like that. I can get into calling you that... in private. My dirty boy."
"Kitten? I don't know that I'm a kitten." Alec laughed and nuzzled Logan's ear. "But I can be your dirty boy... anytime you want."
"A tiger maybe. My fierce tiger. My beautiful tiger." Logan tangled his fingers in Alec's hair and stroked, deep massage into the scalp.
Alec purred for Logan, rumbled the sound through his chest, and closed his eyes. He loved the way Logan touched him. "Anything you want, Logan."
Logan laughed and chewed on Alec's lower lip. "Dirty tiger," he teased. "And all mine."
"Logan's dirty tiger." Alec growled low while Logan nibbled at him. His eyes sparked with desire and need.
"Dirty tiger," Logan whispered. "Mine." He noticed the desire in Alec's eyes and chuckled. "You want more already?"
Shaking his head slowly, Alec smiled wryly. "I have a lightning recovery time. Something I've never understood in our genetic composition." He shifted slightly, curling his hand behind Logan's head to hold him close for a kiss.
"Well, I could suck you for awhile, if you want," Logan said, relaxing into Alec. He glanced at the faucet and then at Alec. "More hot water?"
"Just more hot water, Logan." Alec sat them up, leaned Logan forward so he could turn the hot water on again. "I'm more than content to relax here with you."
"Yeah, I know." Logan curled up against Alec and stroked his side slowly and gently. "I'm willing to just sit here until I turn into a prune."
Alec laughed and leaned them back against the edge of the tub. "We'll just prune together, then."
"Telling Max is going to be the hard part," Logan mused. "She'll blow a few fuses." He sighed. "She wasn't happy when I let you move in. Convinced you'd take advantage."
Grumbling, Alec nuzzled Logan. "She can kiss my ass, Logan. You're mine now -you agreed- so I don't care what she thinks." He stroked his fingers over the lighter bruise he left on Logan's throat.
"Hey," Logan said, pushing against the fingers, "I'm with you, don't worry about that, Alec. I'm more afraid of her trying to kick your ass. Pretty much ruins Christmas."
"Then we don't invite her." Alec nuzzled at Logan until he turned his head for another kiss. "I guess we can always tell her about us first, give her a chance to cool off before the party."
"Alec," Logan chided softly. "Of course we invite her. She's our friend, even if she can be as much of a pain in the ass as you are."
"Then let's tell her first." Alec turned so Logan could see his eyes. "I don't want anything to ruin this Christmas."
Logan considered and then nodded. "Want to tell her as a couple or do you want me to do it?" He teased a nipple gently between two fingers.
"We'll do it together. That way she can take a few shots at me if she really wants and get it out of her system." Alec wasn't looking forward to that since Max was rather good at hitting him where it hurt most, but he'd accept that, if it meant she'd accept that he was with Logan.
"I don't want her hitting you," Logan said, pressing a kiss to Alec's cheek and nuzzling close. "She doesn't have the right. You've done nothing wrong."
Alec laughed. "Hasn't stopped her from hitting me before, if she thinks I'm being stupid or might be doing something wrong." He closed his eyes on a soft purr while Logan nuzzled him. The easy affection Alec craved without knowing it was something he wanted and needed.
"You actually purr," Logan said in wonder, kissing his nose. "Do it again." He put his ear near Alec's voice box to listen to the rumble, stroking his chest lightly.
Complying, Alec smiled and purred in satisfaction and contentment. The way that Logan touched him aroused a host of feelings in him that he'd never experienced before- home, comfort, care, acceptance and love.
Logan smiled happily at the noise, continuing to stroke Alec's bare skin. "I know it doesn't stop her from hitting you when she gets angry," he said, taking up their previous conversation. "It's a character flaw I wish she would work on." He sighed and stretched in Alec's arms.
"You can't win them all, right? So long as she accepts that we belong with each other, I don't much care about the rest." Alec smiled and nudged at Logan's ear, flicking his tongue out to trace the delicate skin.
"I care that she takes pleasure in hitting you. That's something we got you out of Manticore to stop." Logan sighed and tilted his head for Alec. "Time to change topics. We need to get provisions for the holiday party and get out the invites."
"You make a list, and I will supply everything." It was the least that Alec could do. He was able to get things most people couldn't with far less risk in doing so, as well. "I want to make this the best holiday, Logan."
Logan chuckled and placed a series of sucking kisses under Alec's jawline and chin. "You don't have to do everything, Alec. We should do this together. I'm going to make an appointment about my legs tomorrow, so I can be up and about for a few days without the braces."
Alec smiled at Logan. "I don't want you to be at risk, Logan. But I'd love to have you up and about for a bit with me."
"And I want you at risk?" Logan demanded, sitting up straight and looking into Alec's eyes. He pulled himself close and kissed Alec passionately, one arm around his back and the other fisted in his hair. "Scares me every time you go out, knowing someone could spot that barcode."
Passion mixed with Logan's desperation, and Alec drank it in. "The risk is far less for me, in terms of getting caught, Logan. Most people can't even think of catching me, never mind holding me if they did." Alec leaned in for a soft kiss to follow his reassurances. "Don't forget, people are getting the barcodes now as tattoos - crazy fuckers that they are."
Logan laughed softly and nodded. "It's a pretty stupid thing to do, considering the consequences for getting caught with one." He stroked the code on Alec's neck. "But I can't forget how close you came to being a splatter on a wall, too. That bomb in your neck." He kissed Alec again, gentler this time. "I'm glad for the trade Max made that night. So damn glad."
"Yeah? I mean, you would have had a life with her, if she hadn’t made that trade." Alec's eyes drifted down, and he shrugged his shoulders. "Things could have been normal for you."
Logan tilted up Alec's chin and pressed their mouths together for a long, sweet kiss. "Hey. What about a relationship with Max would be normal?" He smiled at Alec, wanting to see his smile in return. "Besides, I'm more than happy with what I've got right here and now. Ok?"
"Yeah, okay." Alec smiled back, brilliant and wide.
~~~~~~~
Logan stood next to the Christmas tree, watching everyone mingle and laugh and eat. He felt warm in a way that had been missing for a long time. This was what the holidays were supposed to be about- family and friends. And this year, he had both in abundance. His eyes searched for Alec in the crowd.
Alec felt someone's gaze, so he smiled at Original Cindy and looked up to find Logan staring at him. He smiled, bright and yet, a bit shy. They hadn't made the announcement, but that hadn't stopped Max from glowering at him every time they came within five feet of each other. Alec spent much of the party steering clear since he didn't want his good mood affected.
Logan crooked his finger at Alec, beckoning him to stand by the tree. He wanted his lover near him. The shy tinge to Alec's smile made Logan grin, so wide he knew he must look stupid and addled.
Alec excused himself from Original Cindy and moved to Logan. He wanted to reach out and haul his lover close, but was waiting until their announcement, so they didn't catch anyone by surprise. "Hey," he murmured softly.
Logan leaned in and kissed Alec lightly. "Are you ready to tell everyone?" He caressed Alec's cheek, touch gentle and sensual.
Alec shivered under Logan's touch. He beamed and tilted his head into the touch. "If you are."
Logan turned to their friends and called, "I have an announcement to make everyone. Please." He waited until all eyes were on them and grinned at their friends. "We- Alec and I- wanted you to know, on this Christmas eve, that we're a couple. Like dating." There was a mixture of stunned silence, a few cheers and Max's continued glare. Logan glanced at Alec. "Well, none of them are trying to kill us."
Watching the stunned expressions, Alec laughed and said to everyone, "I can't tell if you don't believe him or if you don't like it, but Logan's telling the truth. We're together now." Alec slid his arm around Logan’s waist and turned back to the rest of the crowd.
Original Cindy looked at them and then at Max and then back to them, "I'm guessing you told her first, huh?"
Logan chuckled and smiled softly at Max. "We didn't want to have her first reaction come at the party."
Alec smiled at Logan before looking back at everyone. "We thought it only fair." He stroked his fingers over the side of Logan's stomach before squeezing him tight.
Joshua rumbled forward and grabbed both men in a tight hug. "Alec and Logan mate!"
Logan gasped for breath and pushed at Joshua's stomach. "Not if you keep squeezing me," he said.
Laughing, Alec thumped Joshua on the back and gently pulled Logan out of his arms. "Thank you for being happy, Joshua."
Logan wrapped his arms around Alec and smiled at Joshua. "Yeah, thank you, Joshua." He pressed a kiss to Alec's temple. "Mate."
Alec shivered at the word, hot over the side of his face. "Mine," he murmured back quietly, purring softly. Looking back at their friends, Alec was relieved to see there were more smiles than frowns.
Logan stroked through Alec's hair, trying to encourage more purring. "And in more good news," he said, "dinner is almost ready." That brought a chorus of cheers.
Perfectly willing to give Logan what he wanted, Alec purred low and and quiet. It was meant for Logan's ears alone, and he smiled at his lover before brushing his lips over Logan's jaw. Alec pulled away and slid his hand down Logan's arm. "I'll check on the meal, Logan."
"I'm going with you," Logan said, wary of Max's glare and Joshua's exuberance. The big man-dog stood nearby, beaming at them and making approving noises. He pressed close to his lover, kissing the tip of his nose.
"Coward," Alec murmured quietly, before linking their fingers and tugging Logan into the kitchen behind him. Pinning Logan to the counter, Alec leaned in and pressed his lips to his lover's.
Logan tightened his arms around Alec and kissed him sweetly, nibbling on his lower lip. "You want me crushed to death by Joshua, is that it?" he asked, panting lightly as they parted.
Alec shook his head. "I thought you could run interference with Max. She still looks like she wants to turn my guts inside out." He lowered his lashes and looked up at Logan through them. "I can't decide if she's more pissed that she lost you or that I got you."
"I think it's a pretty even mix of the two," Logan said, stroking Alec's side lightly. "We should get the ham out. And finish the sweet potatoes. The green beans should be just about crisp, too." He broke reluctantly away from Alec, enjoying the use of his legs. He teasingly shook his ass at Alec.
Groaning, Alec closed his eyes and counted to ten before moving to help his lover. Not that Logan wasn't tempting at all times, but on his feet, he made it his mission to drive Alec insane with lust. "I'll finish the sweet potatoes, if you get the ham out."
Logan put on oven mitts and carefully removed the ham, setting it on top of the oven. "How did you ever get such a lovely piece of meat? Or should I even ask?" He transfered it carefully to the cutting board.
"Plausible deniability, Logan." Alec refused to tell Logan how or where he got the things he did. The less his lover knew about some of the less legal things he did, the better. "Everyone will like it, and that's what matters." He leaned over and pursed his lips for a kiss.
Logan snickered at the puckered lips and gave Alec a wet smooch. "Yes, I think so, too. Now, do the potatoes, while I cut the ham."
Alec grinned and then puckered his lips again, a pleading look in his eyes.
Logan chuckled, wrapped a hand around the back of Alec's head and kissed him for real this time- long and lingering. "Goof," he whispered. "You love being kissed."
"Mmmmm, yeah, I do." Alec licked his lips and went back to the potatoes, humming a Christmas carol under his breath. He shot Logan heated looks every so often, but behaved himself while they finished getting the dinner ready.
"Are you humming Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer?" Logan asked, amused. He and Alec had watched a series of Christmas specials until the wee hours the night before.
Flushing, Alec nodded and hummed louder. He'd loved the shows, complaining loudly when Logan had declared it bedtime. Of course, Alec forgot all about the shows once he'd gotten Logan into bed. "I hope everyone's really okay with us, Logan. I don't want this to be hard for you."
Logan moved to nip Alec's nose and smiled. "Of course you do," he said with a wink.
Flustered, Alec sputtered at Logan and then playfully batted his arm. "Stop that. Not while we have guests." Of course, the mere thought of being hard for Logan, combined with being near him, had Alec already half-hard.
"You're stopping me from sexing on you?" Logan teased and winked. He began slicing the ham and piling it on a platter to serve.
"Logan!" Alec looked up quickly, glad to see that no one had wandered into the kitchen. "We just told them... gotta get them adjusted before you say shit like that."
Logan laughed and moved to press against Alec, thrusting lightly against his ass. "They can get used to it fast, Alec. I'm yours."
Growling low, Alec turned his head to nip Logan's ear. "Damn right you are." He purred then, nuzzling his lover before turning back to the potatoes. "Still, they're more Max's friends than mine, and I don't want you shunned because of me."
"They'll get over it. They've known Max and I weren't together for months. Of course, you played your part in that." Logan gave Alec a mock glare, before working on the green beans. "Still, they've been encouraging both of us to move on. And I have."
"Yeah, but I doubt a single one of them would have picked me for you to move on to." Alec rolled his shoulders, biting his lower lip, before sliding the potatoes back in the oven for the final browning. He hated that he felt insecure with Logan in the face of so many people. Vulnerability wasn't something he allowed himself.
Logan heard the insecurity and instantly went over to Alec's side, sliding his arm around his waist. He pressed soft kisses to the side of his face, finally bending to find his mouth. After kissing for a long moment, he whispered, "I've made my choice, Alec, no matter what comes. You want me, too, and that's all that matters."
Alec returned the kisses, his arms wrapping tight around Logan in confirmation. "Yeah," he whispered against Logan's lips. "That's all that matters." He pressed in for another kiss and then pulled away with a faint blush at the sound of someone clearing her throat. Looking over Logan's shoulder, he smiled at Original Cindy. "Hey, dinner's almost up."
"And so is dessert," Logan said with a heated look for Alec. He tipped him a wink and then went back to spooning out the green beans to serve. "If you could get everyone seated, that would be great," he said to Original Cindy.
Original Cindy looked at the two of them, watching the interplay with a smile on her face, and nodded. "Yeah, I can do that." She turned to leave and then looked back. "You two take care of each other," she said before disappearing from view.
Alec watched her leave, stared at the spot where she'd been before turning to look at Logan, mouth agape. "Yeah, um... so, I guess we've got her approval." He grinned and leaned in to kiss Logan's cheek before pulling the sweet potatoes back out of the oven and carrying it to the dining room table.
"I think she wants Max for herself," Logan said with a grin. He followed after Alec with the ham, which was met by a roar of approval. "More to come!"
Alec chuckled, both at Logan's quip and the guest’s response. He put the casserole down and turned back to the kitchen. A few trips later, Alec started getting more drinks for people before he settled into his seat next to Logan's and across from Joshua. Max had, apparently, decided to sit as far away as she could get and still be at the table.
Logan took his place at the head and lifted his glass of wine. "Before we being, a Christmas wish toast
'May you never forget
What is worth remembering
Or remember
What is best forgotten.
May peace and plenty be the first
To lift the latch to your door,
And happiness be guided to your home.'
Merry Christmas to you all!"
Smiling at his lover, Alec watched him closely and clinked their glasses first before turning to toast the rest of their friends. He sipped from his glass and then grabbed the bowl of green beans, handing it to Original Cindy on his right to get the food started around the table.
Logan sat down and began to pass the food around. He served himself and helped Joshua get enough ham, without taking the whole thing. He made sure the food kept going, taking everything last. With one foot, he rubbed gently at Alec's leg, trailing up to his thigh.
Alec looked sharply at Logan and jostled his leg under the table to dislodge Logan's foot. He dug into his ham, chewing it and trying to concentrate on the conversation around him while ignoring Logan's attempt to rouse him. Alec wasn't all that successful.
Logan winked at Alec and lowered his foot, but not before pushing once against the bugle of Alec’s cock. He turned to talk with Joshua, voice low and soothing. Occasionally, he darted a look over his shoulder at Alec, just to keep the fires banked.
Oh, his lover was good at what he did, no question, but Alec was no shrinking virgin. He caught Logan's eyes on one glance and let everything he was feeling show. He telegraphed that he'd been half hard for most of dinner, that he wanted to toss Logan on the bed and finish what his lover started. In a blink, it was over, and he turned to smile at Original Cindy's comment about the ham.
Playing with Alec was fun. Logan made sure not to telegraph their flirting too broadly, though he felt Max's sharp eye upon him. He figured he needed to pull her aside and talk later. He sent a smile down her way.
Alec nodded at Original Cindy before turning to catch the tail end of Joshua's question. He smiled at his friend and nodded. Since he'd moved in with Logan he hadn't seen Joshua with the frequency they were used to. He needed to make plans and get out a bit more... of course, his preoccupation with Logan could be forgiven by everyone, except Max. "Logan, do you want more wine?" he asked, standing up from the table to get the bottle from the kitchen.
"Want me to go with you?" Logan asked, raising both eyebrows.
"If you want. We can get wine for the whole table." Because it would take the both of them to open and carry two bottles of wine. Alec smiled at Logan and then asked if anyone wanted anything besides more wine.
Logan got up, collecting the empty wine bottles and heading for the kitchen. He put an extra spring in his rejuvenated step, knowing Alec would be close behind.
Alec followed Logan after grabbing Joshua's glass and promising him more milk. He escaped through the door of the kitchen and almost collapsed against the counter. "I think she's trying to melt me with her brain."
Logan laughed and put the empties in the sink, before grabbing two more full bottles. "Wouldn't be hard to do."
"Hey!" Alec cornered Logan against the counter and slid his fingers lightly over Logan's ticklish spots. "Not allowed, Logan... you're supposed to be on my side." He leaned up for a kiss.
Logan stifled a yelp and set the bottles down before he dropped them. Wrapping his arms around Alec's slim waist, he said, "I am on your side, Alec, my Alec. I just find it amusing that you're still so rattled by Max."
Alec shook his head. "She got here first... and, well, I wouldn't be here without her." He felt oddly beholden to her, but at the same time, he wanted Logan more than anything else, ever.
Logan kissed Alec gently. "Hey, it didn't work out with Max and I, well before this. She knows that. She'll come around." He rubbed Alec's back soothingly. "Just gotta give her time and space."
As far as Alec was concerned, Max could have all of the space and time she needed. So long as she stopped trying to melt him with her brain. Alec wasn’t giving Logan up, not ever. He pressed up and kissed Logan solidly on the lips.
Logan trailed his fingers through Alec's hair and then traced his nape, rubbing the barcode. "After the guests have gone, I might be persuaded to let you open the gifts Santa left for you."
"Yeah?" Alec purred, arching his neck into Logan's touch. "I'll just have to be a good little boy...and that means we need to get this wine back to our guests."
"I thought you were my dirty boy," Logan teased, kissing Alec gently. He lingered over the kiss, before pulling away reluctantly to gather the bottles and head back for the table.
Alec braced his hands on the counter and swore softly. His cock was harder than before, and he took several deep breaths to cool himself down. Just being near Logan was enough to set him off. "You do not play fair."
"If I'm going to keep up with you, I need to be endlessly inventive," Logan said cheerfully, before disappearing back in with their guests.
Taking a few moments to breathe and get his erection under control, Alec rolled his shoulders and then grabbed Joshua's milk and a third bottle of wine. He was going to need it if Logan persisted in teasing him all night. When Max narrowed her eyes at him, he stuck his tongue out and then settled next to Logan with a smile.
Logan rolled his eyes at both the X5s, before settling an arm over Alec's shoulders. He pressed a soft kiss to his ear and whispered, "Be good."
"I'll be good when she stops treating me like an outsider in our home." Alec leaned into the embrace and then looked at Logan, hoping his lover would understand why he was so tense. Max knew this as Logan's place and was against his moving in, but it was now his home, as well, and she was being rude and disrespectful.
Logan stroked Alec's chest and said, "Time, Alec. Give her time. And until then, you have to try to act better than she does."
Huffing, Alec nodded and kissed Logan softly on the cheek before going back to his meal. He understood what Logan meant, even got where he was coming from, but the fact that Max was being rude to him in his house burned. Alec revolved to ignore her for the remainder of the night.
Logan slid his hand on to Alec's leg and squeezed gently. He left the hand there, even after he turned to speak some more to Joshua. Occasionally, he tightened his hand or rubbed up and down. He wanted Alec to always know he was there and thinking of him.
The touch settled Alec more than he realized. Warm and comforting, Logan's hand demanded that Alec dedicate thought to his lover at all times.
As the meal wound down, Logan turned toward Alec and said, "Want to bring out the dessert with me?"
"Of course. Should we start some coffee?" Alec smiled at everyone, pushing back from his seat and starting to grab empty plates to take with him into the kitchen.
Logan helped collect plates, waving off offers to assist them. He carried the dishes to the kitchen and gently set them on the sink. "The chocolate mousse is in the fridge. We have fresh whipped cream to make."
"I'll get the cream." Alec smiled at Logan when he set his stack of plates on the counter.
Logan took out a whip to let Alec hand whip the cream. "For a normal human, whipping cream is a difficult task. It takes a lot of time." He held out the implement to Alec. "It ought to be easy for you." He grabbed the sugar to add to the whipped cream.
Alec laughed and started to whip the cream, trusting that Logan would add in the sugar as needed. He could see how it would be difficult for some, but it was actually a pleasant task for him, one that made Alec feel like he belonged in this unit they were making.
Logan laughed at how easily Alec made the whipped cream. He tossed in sugar quickly to keep up with Alec's motions. "You having fun?"
Nodding, Alec leaned over and pressed a light kiss to Logan's nose, whipping the cream just a bit longer. He looked down at it and raised his eyebrow at Logan. "Almost there?"
"Yeah, I think you beat it into submission." Logan spooned the cream on top of the mousse and then arranged it artfully. "There, done. Looks almost too good to eat."
Alec snorted. "Not for that crowd out there." Sliding his finger along the rim of the bowl, Alec wiped the cream onto his tongue with a groan.
Logan laughed and gestured to the bowl. "Should I, uh, leave you two alone?"
Scooping up another fingerful of cream, Alec held it to Logan's mouth. "I dare you not to make the same sounds, Logan." Alec's eyes flashed heat at his lover.
Logan arched an eyebrow behind his glasses. "You really want me to suck that off your finger and not make porn noises? You wouldn't be offended or anything?"
Alec merely arched his eyebrow again, smiling at Logan.
Logan snorted and took Alec's finger. He licked the cream off and then pushed forward to kiss Alec, sharing the cream. He moaned loud and long throughout.
Sliding closer, Alec wrapped his arms around Logan and moaned back. He pressed his body to his lover's, before pulling his head back and dropping it to rest on Logan's shoulder. "Yeah... like that. We need to get the dessert on the table. Right?"
"Technically," Logan said, holding Alec tightly. "But they can wait a few more minutes. This definitely takes precedence."
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On Christmas morning, Logan woke up before Alec for once. He kissed his transgenic lover gently and climbed out of bed to pull on some clothes, turn on the heat and head to the kitchen. He wondered how long it would take before Alec followed him, eager to open his gifts, just like any excited kid.
Alec stretched under the covers, rolling to the side and groping for Logan. He frowned when he came up with emptiness, but it didn't last long. The warmth of the sheets meant that his lover had slipped out of a bed a short time before. Smiling, Alec pushed back the covers, climbed out of bed and stretched every muscle. He ran through a short burst of exercises, a morning routine so ingrained that he couldn't start his day without it. Shortly after, he padded to the kitchen in search of Logan.
Logan poured batter into the waffle iron and greeted Alec with a cheerful, "Merry Christmas, Alec. Sleep well?"
Humming, Alec padded over to Logan. He propped his chin on his lover's shoulder and watched him preparing the waffles. "Always sleep sound with you." It wasn't true when Alec was alone, but with Logan, he slept deep and usually through the night.
Logan turned his head to kiss Alec's soft mouth, tongue flicking out in greeting. "Hello." He closed the waffle iron and set it to cook and then stretched his arms backward to wrap around Alec.
This time Alec purred and nuzzled into Logan. He sighed and then wiggled out of Logan's arms and turned Logan to plaster himself against his lover. "Hmmm, Merry Christmas, Logan."
Logan stroked Alec's hair and kissed him a few lazy times until the timer went off. "Want some strawberries and whipped cream on your waffle, dirty boy?"
Chuckling at the endearment, Alec pulled back at the timer and nodded his head. "Yeah, can I use you as my plate?" He waggled his eyebrows and leered at Logan, his eyes flashing heat and love.
Logan laughed and pulled Alec close for another long kiss. He swept his hands over a strong back and cupped the base of his head. "Later. I promise. For now, a regular plate. And then you can open your gifts."
"Oh okay." Alec huffed in pretend resignation before smiling again at Logan.
Logan rolled his eyes and set the waffle on Alec's plate. "Strawberries and whipped cream are in the fridge, brat." He began to pour his own waffle batter into the iron,
Alec loved that he could play with Logan and flushed a mixture of pleasure and pride when Logan called him brat. It was a comfort for to know that Logan loved him regardless of his behavior. He went to the fridge, pulled out the strawberries and whipped cream, put them on the counter and then spooned some of each on his waffle.
Logan watched Alec shovel whipped cream and strawberries on his waffle and marveled at how much he cared for the younger man. The feeling acted insidiously, creeping through him the longer he knew Alec. By the time he offered Alec a home, he knew he liked him, but not how much. Smiling fondly, he left the iron for a moment to press a kiss to Alec's cheek.
Startling slightly, Alec turned a bright smile on Logan and then brushed his lips across his lover's. "Hmmmm, you taste better than the whipped cream." He curled one hand around Logan's neck and tugged him in again.
Logan laughed into the kiss, threading his fingers into the curling hairs at the back of Alec's nape and tugging them lightly. He returned the kiss with affection, enjoying the freedom to just be with Alec. When the timer rang, he jumped in surprise and then laughed again. "You make me forget everything else."
"Same here, Logan." Alec pulled back and grabbed his plate, dug two forks out of the drawer before setting in at the table. He cut a bite off his waffle and hummed with pleasure as the flavors exploded in his mouth.
Logan served himself, taking a bit less whipped cream, since Alec worked it off much easier than he did. He sat down across from his lover and tangled their legs. "Last night went very well. Everyone was a bit surprised by our announcement, but everyone seems to accept it and wish us well."
"Yeah, 'cept Max." Not that Alec cared, not really. "I was glad that they seemed happy for us because you’re important to me."
Logan nudged Alec with a knee. "You're important to me, too. And to them, too. Max just needs to get over her suspicions. She doesn't think so badly of you as she would like you to believe."
Alec shrugged. There was little Logan could say that would convince him that Max wouldn't like to see him wiped from existence. He knew she'd given up a lot for him, but that was a part of who she was and how she operated, nothing to do with him. Smiling up at Logan, Alec nudged him back and swallowed his bite. "So long as you love me... then I’ll be happy."
"Then you're going to be happy for a very long time, Alec," Logan assured him. "And even happier when you finish your breakfast and open your gifts."
Laughing, Alec shoveled another bite in his mouth, trying to move through breakfast quickly so they could go open the gifts. His first true Christmas was, in truth, slightly overwhelming. "You have a couple of things under the tree, too."
"Thought I might," Logan said with a slight smirk. "Knew my Alec wouldn't let me go ungifted." He ate his waffle at a more leisurely pace, knowing he would never finish.
Alec polished off the last bite and then sat back with a slight groan. He rubbed his hand over his belly and nudged Logan's leg with his. "Of course I wouldn't."
Logan pushed his waffle toward Alec. "Want any of mine? It's a bit huge for me."
"Nah, if I keep eating like this, I'll grow a belly." Alec ran his fingers over his stomach and then grinned at Logan. Alec was a likely to develop a belly as he was a second head.
"Yeah, and probably lose your sexual appetite, too," Logan said. "Have to be careful about those kinds of things." He stood up, grabbing both their plates to carry to the sink.
Chuckling again, Alec pushed back from the table and followed Logan to the sink, trapping him there with his hands braced on the edge of the counter. He nibbled from the edge of one shoulder, up Logan's neck and then back down to the edge of the other shoulder before biting down lightly. "Something tells me that will never be an issue with you."
Logan braced himself on the sink and shivered through Alec's ministrations, making little noises of pleasure. "Alec." He turned his head to find Alec's mouth and kiss him soundly. "You drive me crazy."
Alec pressed into the kiss and then pulled back, panting heavily. "Same here, Logan. God, there are times I just want to throw you down and take all the time in the world to touch and taste you."
"You can do that. Well, maybe not all the time in the world. Even you won't live forever." Logan turned around carefully to wrap his arms around Alec, one hand tracing the mark on his nape. He nuzzled Alec's cheek and then kissed him again.
“True, but I can spend a lot of time on you, Logan." Alec wrapped Logan into his arms for the kiss. Finally he pulled back with a groan. "We should go to the tree before I take you back to bed and ruin Christmas morning."
"How exactly would that be ruining it?" Logan asked with a twinkle in his eyes. "You're the best present I've ever gotten, even if you arrived a little early to be a Christmas gift."
Alec flushed bright red, his eyes skating away and then focusing back on Logan with determination. "Really?"
Logan held Alec's gaze without waver. "Really. Never doubt it. Now, I think there are some gifts under the tree for you."
"Let's go open them, then." Alec grabbed Logan's hand and tugged him along to the living room and their Christmas tree. He smiled hugely at the little tree, brightly decorated and waiting for them.
Logan followed obediently, not wanting to disappoint his lover. He noticed the sappy smile for their tree and knew he wore one of his own. "It's a perfect tree, Alec."
"You think so? I mean, it's ours, so of course it is, but I noticed the other day that most others were bigger, fuller." Alec shrugged and sat on the floor in front of their couch, staring at the blinking lights on the tree.
Logan sat by him and pressed close to his side. "Don't care. You wanted it. You brought it home for us. It means more than some huge, glossy tree picked out in a lot."
"I'm glad you like it, too. It's just perfect for us." Alec snuggled into Logan's side. Of course, when he'd brought it home, he'd never imagined that he'd ever be with Logan. Not in a million years.
Logan slid his arm around Alec and held him close. "Ok, now we're acting mushy." He pressed a quick peck to Alec's cheek. Reaching forward, he grabbed a small parcel and handed it to Alec. "This little one first."
Alec tore into the small package, not careful of the wrapping, since he wanted to see what Logan got him. He grinned at the sight of the chocolate. Opening the package, he lifted them to his nose and breathed in the heady scent of truly gourmet truffles. "God, Logan." Alec paused for another sniff. "These smell so good."
"And hard to get nowadays, so don't stuff them all down like the five-year old you sometimes imitate," Logan said, but his grin made the words lose any real sting. Alec could pour them down like water if he really wanted.
"Of course not." Alec sniffed them again, then put the lid back on before setting them on the table and carefully away from his own roving hands. He leaned into Logan. "Here's your first thank you." Taking Logan's face in his hands, Alec held him still and kissed him long and hard.
Logan breathed short and fast when Alec released him and pointed to another package. "Open that one next."
"Another one?" Alec took the package carefully and paid a bit more attention to the unwrapping. He looked up at Logan. "You know you didn't have to get me anything, right?"
"Sure, I know that. But it's fun to get you things." Logan smiled at Alec and gestured for him to go on.
Tearing open the rest of the package, Alec pulled out a gorgeous leather jacket. He held it up and then dissatisfied with the view he had of it, got to his feet and opened it up. He slid into it immediately, purring softly when it settled over his body in a perfect fit. "It's awesome. Where did you find such a jacket?"
Logan leaned back on his elbows and grinned up at Alec. "I'm not Eyes Only for nothing, you know. My sources are everywhere and into everything." He tilted his head back invitingly. "So, you like it then?"
Alec turned in the jacket, eye flashing thanks, love and heat. He nodded, purring softly as he dropped himself into Logan's lap. "Like is a poor substitute for how much I love this jacket, Logan."
Logan let out a soft ‘oof' and sat up to kiss Alec. "Good." He stroked Alec's hair in the way he liked, enjoying the rumbling purrs. "You look sexy in it. The king of heartbreakers."
Shaking his head, Alec disagreed. "No more. Yours is the only heart that I am interested in, and it will stay whole." He grinned and kissed Logan again. "I have a present for you." Alec leaned back, trying his best to stay in Logan's lap, and then handed Logan a small box.
Logan took the box and examined it with great speculation, before very carefully removing the paper and opening the lid. "Oh." He pulled out a tiny, ancient ornament of faded blue, admiring the delicate sphere. "Where did you find them, Alec?"
"There is a little shop in town, full of old fashioned German items," Alec smiled bashfully. "I saw this after you told me about your relatives and thought we could add an old piece that is new to us to the collection."
"It's perfect," Logan said. He set it down gently. "Our first ornament. We'll find a place on the tree together." He kissed Alec again, putting both hands on his slim hips to keep him anchored in Logan's lap.
Nodding, Alec wriggled on Logan's lap and then grinned. "Thank you for a beautiful Christmas, Logan."
Logan pointed to another smaller package under the tree. "It’s not over yet, Alec. That one next, if you can get it without leaving my lap."
"More?" Alec blinked at Logan and then smiled broadly. He twisted on Logan's lap and stretched as much as possible to grab the box and tug it in close. Panting on Logan's lap, Alec viewed the slim box with bright eyes. He tore into the package and pulled out leather gloves with flames on the fingers, which Alec slid right onto his hands.
"Perfect match with your jacket," Logan said with satisfaction. He gripped the front of the armored jacket and pulled Alec into a kiss. "Have any guess what your last gift could be?" he asked, gesturing to the tiniest box of all.
Alec's brain raced with ideas related to the motorcycle jacket and gloves and shook his head. "I have another one for you, too, Logan." Rather shyly, Alec squirmed off Logan's lap and goes to the tree, pulling out an envelope.
Logan took the envelope, charmed by Alec's shy demeanor. He carefully opened the envelope and pulled out a series of drawings... of himself. He thumbed through them, smile growing. "You did these?"
Nodding, Alec curled into Logan's side, watching him thumb through the depictions of how he saw his lover.
Logan ran a finger gently over a sketch of his face, which revealed Alec's love in every line. He turned to press his mouth to Alec's cheek and lips. "Nothing I can give you will ever match these, Alec. Nobody has done something so thoughtful for me before."
"It's not about better." Alec kissed Logan's cheek. "It's about what we feel."
"And that's all over your drawings," Logan said, leaning forward to kiss the Alec. He slid his hands into Alec's hair and stroked slowly and deeply.
Alec purred under the touches, the sound resonating through the both of them. "Hmmmm, I'll have to make more for you sometime. Show you everything I see in you."
"I'd love a drawing of us both that we can frame and hang on the wall." Logan began to massage Alec's scalp and then down his neck to the nape, working his muscles.
Shivering, Alec purred low and deep. He arched against Logan's side, head falling forward. "I wish I could draw us both. Maybe we could find someone to commission it."
"You can't draw yourself, Alec?" Logan ran a fingertip over each symbol on Alec's nape. "We'll find someone then. Do you want to open your last gift, Alec?"
"No, I've never been able to depict myself on paper." Alce curled into Logan. "Yes, please."
Logan reached out for the small box and handed it to Alec. "It's not enough for you, but I hope you like it."
"I'm sure it's more than enough for me, Logan." Alec pull off the paper and slowly opened the box. He saw what appeared to be a pass inside. Lifting, he examined it and turned wide eyes to Logan. "An all access pass to Seattle?"
"To go with the other part," Logan said with a little grin. He waited for Alec to read the card.
Alec blinked at Logan. The other part. He immediately looked back into the box and pulled out another card. It read 'Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic LT 1992'. Alec blinked again, looked Logan then back at the card before looking at Logan again. "A motorcycle? Really?"
Logan grinned at the disbelief and touched Alec's cheek, leaning forward to kiss him. "It's hidden in a nearby garage. Want to check it out?"
"Yeah, but not until I thank you properly." Alec put the items carefully to the side and then climbed back into Logan's lap. He settled over Logan's thighs and took his face in his hands. "I love you," Alec murmured before taking Logan's mouth with his and kissing him tenderly.
Logan cupped Alec's skull and kissed back, long and sweet. "I love you, too," he muttered into Alec's mouth. "So much, Alec."