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Title: Honor Bound Chapter 11/12
Title: Honor Bound Chapter 11/12
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sairalinde & anorienbean
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: David Wenham/Craig Parker
Disclaimer: No money was made from this fic, and we do not mean to imply anything about the sexual preferences of anyone mentioned within.
Summary: A knight in the King's service, attacked by thieves and lost in the forest in the dead of winter, finds himself on the doorstep of a kind farmer who takes him in and cares for him. Falling in love with his savior, the knight is bound by an oath taken years ago against his better judgment.
Throughout dinner, David found himself toying with the ring Craig had given him. It was so precious to Craig, he knew that, and the fact he had given it to David made him feel even more loved. Made him feel...secure. He knew that Craig wouldn't have given it to him if he might have any second thoughts. That knowledge had made it much easier for David to relax and enjoy their meal. They spoke of St. Albans and Craig told him more about the immense library. David looked forward to visiting it often if they stayed. He also thought about the farm, and about how he hadn't really missed it at all on their journey. It was safe...yes, but that was all that it was to him. David reached a decision during dinner that his home now was where ever Craig was. Nothing else mattered. When Craig said something David looked up at him, his eyes going wide. "I'm sorry, love. My mind was wandering...what did you say?" he asked honestly.
Craig sat down his cup of tea and chuckled at his lover. “I said that the king was quite taken with you,” he smiled, reaching out and taking David’s hand in his own. “I can already see that despite your worries, you’re going to fit in perfectly among everyone here in the castle. I knew that once they saw that beautiful smile of yours, they’d fall under your spell just as I did.”
David felt a blush spread across his face as Craig spoke. "They care about you, and are happy to see you alive. Grateful that I cared for you, that's all," he said shaking his head. He squeezed Craig's hand gently and smiled. "And take care of you I will continue to do, as long as you'll have me," he added meaning every word. "I...if it is your wish to stay here in St. Albans, then it is my wish too. That was what I was thinking about."
Craig’s breath stuck in his throat for a moment and he stared at David. “You’d give up your farm for me?” he said softly. “I…I must admit that I would love nothing more than to give you an easier life than the one you’ve known. I had no idea how hard it was to live on a farm until I saw it first hand. If…if we stayed here, you wouldn’t have to work, unless you wanted to. I…I’ve never told you this, but I’m quite wealthy. We can stay here or buy a place of our own, or…if you like, the king is always looking for someone he can trust to watch over his library. As long as you’re happy, love, that’s all I care about.”
David reached out and caressed Craig's cheek gently as he spoke, "I'd give up my own life for you, Craig if it were asked of me," he said softly. "I don't care if I have to work, I'd do whatever I had to do to be by your side. I don't want your wealth, or anything else it can buy. I only want you. Whatever happens from this moment on I want you to know that I stay for you, and not for the life it can bring me."
Seeing nothing but sincerity in David’s eyes, Craig turned his head to the side and gently kissed the palm of his hand. “I’m so glad we found each other,” he said softly. Standing, he pulled David to his feet and held him tightly. “I love you so much,” he whispered, raining dozens of soft kisses over David’s face. “And I want you to know that I’d give up everything to be by your side as well. Even if it meant sleeping in the barn and sharing you with a baby lamb and its mother every night for the rest of my life.”
David smiled as gentle kisses moved over his skin and then laughed softly as Craig spoke of their night in the barn. "I love you too," he smiled happily and leaned in to kiss Craig gently though the kiss grew from gentle to something more. He felt lightheaded as they finally pulled away from one another and found himself lost in sparkling blue eyes. "Now that you are free of your oath...will...will you show me?" he asked, his face flushing slightly as he spoke. He knew that Craig would know what he meant.
“I would love *nothing* more than to show you,” Craig whispered, still breathless from the kiss. He could see that David was much less nervous than he had been earlier, and loved him all the more for trusting him to be his first and only lover. “I know you’ve never done this before, and I swear to you, you have nothing to worry about. We have all night, and you are way too precious to me for us to rush.” Taking his lover’s hand, he led him over to the bed and urged him to sit on the edge. Gently pulling David’s shoes from his feet, he massaged his feet and legs and looked up adoringly into the blue eyes that had so entranced him all those months ago. “Just relax and let me show you just how much you mean to me, my love.”
Allowing Craig to lead him to the bed he sat down and looked up at him and then David's eyes followed Craig as he knelt before him and removed his shoes. His touch was gentle and loving and David found himself smiling despite the butterflies of nerves dancing in his stomach. He bit his bottom lip as he watched Craig and reached out to trail his finger's through his love's soft hair. "I am nervous," he whispered softly, "I hope...I just hope that I can show you how I feel too," he said shyly. He actually wished for a moment that he *did* know how to be with a lover just for Craig's sake.
Craig wrapped his arms around David’s waist and held him for a moment. “Don’t you worry about a thing,” he said softly. “I’ve dreamed of making love to you for so long, dreamed of ways of making it perfect for you, that I’m the one who’s afraid of letting you down.” Kneeling between his lover’s legs, he closed his fingers around the bottom edges of David’s shirt and slowly lifted it over his head. His own breeches were already uncomfortably tight, and his arousal was hopelessly trapped behind the constricting leather laces. He toed off his boots as his hands ran lovingly over David’s chest and stomach, reveling in the feel of soft, curly hairs underneath his fingertips. They’d tried to avoid temptation since their confessions of love, knowing that Craig could do no more than kiss his lover, and had both tried to stay at least partially clothed. Unlike before, when they’d each had occasion to bathe the other, they could both feast their eyes unashamedly on their lover’s body, since they no longer held any secrets between them. “God, David, you’re so beautiful,” Craig whispered softly.
David's heart beat rapidly in his chest as Craig removed his shirt and felt a shudder pass through him as loving hands moved over his skin. He had dreamed of feeling Craig's touch so often but this...this paled in comparison to any dream. Then as Craig spoke David felt his face flush and smiled. "So are you, love," he said softly. He reached out timidly and gathered the edge of Craig's shirt in his hands, slowly pushing the material up until it lay discarded on the floor next to his own. With a shy smile on his lips he let his fingers trail over smooth skin and strong muscles. Leaning forward, David pulled Craig closer and kissed his chest and stomach where his fingers had just traveled. He could feel the heat of Craig's skin under his lips, and his love's unique scent seemed to surround him.
Craig’s eyes closed and a soft moan fell from his lips as David kissed a long, slow trail over his skin. His entire body shivered with desire and he moved up on the bed, wrapping his arms around his lover’s shoulders and gently lowering him back on the bed as David continued bestowing soft kisses and tender touches. They lay side by side, simply exploring each other’s bodies for long minutes, touching and tasting until Craig realized a rather large damp spot was growing on the front of his breeches. Pressing his lips to David’s until David was laying on his back, Craig kissed a trail over his lover’s chest, lightly nipping and licking at each nipple in turn, stopping only when they were both hard and peaked. His hand moved down and cupped David’s arousal through the soft fabric of his breeches, and he squeezed lightly as he watched his lover’s face.
David seemed to lose track of all thought as Craig's mouth sealed over his own, pressing him back onto the bed. As his lover's lips moved down his body David shivered and moaned as perfect lips sealed around a sensitive nipple teasing it until David was nearly writhing before moving to it's twin. Then as his lover's hand moved over his straining arousal David gasped, his eyes widening as he looked up into Craig's eyes. "God, Craig," he whimpered thinking that he could nearly come undone just like this. His fingers twined in dark hair and he realized that the soft moans and sighs he heard were his own.
Craig moved down his lover’s body, kissing and licking, stopping to dip his tongue into David’s navel and lavish it with attention as his hand continued to squeeze the thick arousal in his hand. His mouth was watering to taste the man he so dearly loved in a way he’d never been tasted before, but he was determined to take his time and do this right. His lips sealed on the head of his lover’s cock through the thin fabric, and he felt the cloth dampen from both his tongue, and the leaking organ beneath it. Grinding his hips against the mattress, he felt his own cock twitch violently as he continued working his lover into a frenzy.
The feeling of Craig's mouth against his arousal even through the fabric of his breeches was incredible and David moaned deeply as his fingers clutched at the bed covers. "Oh God, Craig...please," he begged not even knowing exactly what he was begging for other than simply more. He was so hard he positively ached. David had never known desire and passion fully before he met Craig, and now after all this time they were finally able to touch one another in ways they never could before, and in ways David had never known before. "I love you," he whispered as he looked down his body to his lover settled between his legs.
Craig lifted his head for a moment and let his eyes meet his lover’s; wanting him to see that he meant his words with everything in him. “I love you, sweetheart,” he said softly. “More than anything.” His fingers fumbled with the laces to David’s breeches, knowing that he *needed* to feel the man he loved in every way possible. He moved aside long enough to quickly strip away the cloth covering David’s legs, whimpering as his lover’s thick, glistening arousal was finally set free. Biting his bottom lip, he practically ripped his own breeches off and settled back between his lover’s legs, leaning over and letting his tongue press against the underside of rigid cock before him from root to tip. The taste of the thin fluid that was leaking from the small slit gathered in his mouth and he slowly sank his lips over his lover’s length, his own moan muffled as he relaxed his throat and buried his nose in soft curls.
David gasped as his aching arousal was freed from the confines of his breeches and he lifted his hips to allow Craig to drag the fabric down his legs and off. He watched with his bottom lip between his teeth as Craig removed his own breeches, enjoying the sight of his lover's body. Then all thought fled his mind as a warm slick tongue moved against him. Unable to control himself, David shivered and arched upwards into the touch. Craig's hands settled on his hips holding him gently and David cried out as his lover's warm, wet mouth descended around his shaft. The feel of muscles tightening around the length as Craig swallowed almost sent him over the edge and he cried out his lover's name as his hands clutched at the bed covers until his knuckles were white. Nothing in his life had *ever* felt like this...felt this incredible.
Craig’s tongue traveled over every inch of David’s arousal, greedily licking away all traces of the glistening fluid that continued to seep out from the tip. He fought the urge to stroke his own length, knowing that with very little coaxing, he could come from the taste of his lover and the feel of him between his lips alone. //No. When I come, I want it to be when I’m buried deep inside the man I love. Not like this, by my own hand.// He released David’s hips and moved his right hand down to stroke the double sacs that hung low and heavy between his lover’s legs as his left hand gently encouraged David to thrust up into his mouth.
David felt as if he were lost in a dream, yet this was more vivid than any dream he had ever experienced. His breath was coming in short gasps and his entire body shivered as he watched his shaft disappear past Craig's lips. When Craig's hand traveled down to caress his balls he nearly wailed from the sensation that traveled through him. He thrust upwards into the inviting heat as Craig coaxed him to and he moaned his lover's name. The feeling was beyond words and David trembled with the effort to hold back. "Craig. Oh God, love, I'm so close...I don't think I can hold back," he said pleadingly.
“Let go. Come for me, love,” Craig murmured, pulling his lips away from his lover’s shaft for only a moment before continuing his ministrations and taking the thick length deep into this throat. The sounds that fell from David’s lips was making his own arousal drip onto the sheets and he forced himself not to shift his hips against the blanket, seeking the delicious friction that would make him come in less than the time it would take for him to breathe. His fingers wrapped around the base of David’s arousal, sliding just behind his lips, as he sought his lover’s release, sucking and licking harder and faster with every passing moment.
David felt fire race through him as Craig spoke and then the feel of his incredible mouth sinking around David's arousal once again threw him spiraling over the edge. As strong fingers wrapped around the base of his shaft and Craig redoubled his efforts, David cried out, arching his back and thrusting upwards as his release slammed into him, wave after wave washing over him as he spilled hot and slick within his lover's mouth. Once his mind began to come back to him, David realized he was trembling. "God...I've never known anything like that," he whispered in awe as he smiled at his lover.
Swallowing his lover’s seed, Craig continued licking David’s softening arousal, until all traces of his release had been erased. He kissed a slow trail back up to beloved lips, teasing and licking, stopping only when their mouths were sealed together in a deep kiss. His tongue pressed forward between willing lips, and he could no longer control his body as his hips shifted of their own accord, pressing his aching cock against his lover’s hip. Pulling back from the kiss breathlessly, he trailed his fingers through soft red hair and looked down at his lover with lust-darkened eyes. “I want you, love,” he whispered. “I want you so much.”
David was breathing heavily as Craig moved up his body slowly and when his lips sealed over David's, he moaned into the kiss. As a slick tongue slid inside his mouth, he felt his entire body tremble, as he tasted himself in the kiss. Feeling his lover move against him, he knew that they had just begun and felt nervousness touch him once again, but he trusted Craig. He trusted him with his very life, and simply wrapped his arms around his lover and lost himself in his kiss. When Craig drew away he gazed into his lover's eyes and smiled. "Then have me, love. I am yours, completely," he whispered.
Craig ran his hand over his lover’s stomach and nodded. “I won’t hurt you,” he whispered, crawling up to the head of the bed and urging his lover’s to move with him. He positioned David’s head about a foot from the headboard and reached behind him for the oil lamp that sat on the nightstand by the bed. Carefully unscrewing the globe from the lamp, he dipped his fingers in the oil, coating them generously, and settled between David’s legs. “Just relax,” he murmured. “We’ll go slow and if you need me to stop, just say so.” Slowly letting one trembling finger slide over his lover’s balls, he found the small, virginal entrance to his body that had never once been touched and let his finger run lightly over puckered skin. He moved back up to press his lips against David’s as he slowly pressed the slick digit forward, stopping when it was buried to the second knuckle. “Relax, my love,” he whispered against his lover’s lips.
"I know you won't," David whispered softly. Once they had shifted on the bed, David watched as Craig coated his fingers with oil and felt his body tremble in anticipation. He nodded as Craig spoke and felt his body tense slightly as a slick finger circled his entrance. When Craig moved back up to kiss him though, David's mind seemed to slow down, he could feel the pressure of his lover's finger against his entrance but he became so wrapped up in Craig's kiss and the feel of his body against his own that he barely registered the feeling of a slick finger sliding inside him. It wasn't painful but it was uncomfortable at first, and his body automatically tensed against the intrusion. As Craig drew away and whispered for him to relax, David tried to smile and nodded trying to force his body to obey.
“I love you,” Craig whispered, pressing soft kisses over David’s face and neck as he slowly worked his finger back and forth, gently circling and stretching the tight entrance and trying to ignore his aching arousal. He knew, without a doubt that making love to David would be more than worth the wait, and he was well prepared to wait as long as his lover needed. The small ring of muscle slowly expanded, and soon easily accepted his finger, allowing it to slide unheeded until his knuckles rested against David’s body. He twisted the single digit carefully, located the small walnut sized bundle of nerves hidden deep inside his lover, and nudged it with his fingertip as his lips fastened on David’s neck and he marked him as his own.
"I love you too," David whispered in return, and feeling his body starting to adjust to the digit moving gently within him. Craig was being infinitely patient and David loved him all the more for it. Soon his body relaxed and began to accept Craig's finger easily, and he felt his own worry begin to slip away. When Craig leaned forward and sucked at the skin of his neck David cried out. White lights danced behind his eyes when Craig touched *something* within him that sent his senses reeling. Panting slightly, he realized his own hips were moving, wanting more of that incredible feeling. He stared wide-eyed for a moment at Craig who was looking at him lovingly. "What...I...that," he stammered unable to say anything more coherent.
Craig smiled and rubbed the small bundle of nerves again, a little harder this time. His finger rode inside his lover as David’s hips bucked up from the mattress and he leaned in to kiss the corners of beloved lips. “It only gets better,” he promised, as David writhed beneath him. Carefully introducing a second finger, he repeated the process, nudging his lover’s prostate again and again, pressing the second digit in a little further each time the muscle around his fingers contracted, then released after each bolt of pleasure ran through David’s body. Within minutes, his fingers easily slid past the now stretched and slick entrance and he worked them deep inside his lover, his eyes never leaving the blue ones beneath him, watching for any sign of pain or discomfort.
David realized with amazement that his arousal was starting to lengthen and harden against his stomach and as Craig whispered and a second finger joined the first to rub over that spot again. David nearly screamed in pleasure. His body tensed and arched up from the bed as his lover continued to work the fingers within him. He hadn't known what to expect, pain maybe...but what pain there was, was minimal and seemed to be overridden by pleasure almost before the pain could start anew. Soon he found himself clinging to his lover and begging, "God, Craig, please take me...I want to know what it feels like to have you inside me," he pleaded.
Craig nodded, almost incoherent with need as he gently pulled his fingers from his lover’s body. He reached for the lamp oil again, covered his fingers and slicked his aching arousal, almost jumping when his fist closed around his own length, and forcing himself to release it as soon as the oil covered every inch. Leaning back onto his knees, he reached for David’s hands and placed soft kisses to the inside of each wrist. “Put your hands up on the headboard, love,” he whispered. “I’m going to press up against you, and I want you to push against the headboard …just push your body down and take me in as slowly as you need to.”
David whimpered when Craig withdrew his fingers, and found himself watching his lover. //God, he's so beautiful. I can't believe he loves me.// When Craig spoke David looked at him curiously and then nodded realizing what he meant. He braced his palms against the headboard and jumped slightly when he felt his lover's arousal press against him. Taking a deep breath he spread his legs further apart, and pressed against the headboard his body slowly moving down onto his lover's slick shaft. Once the head breached him, David stopped as it burned slightly from the stretch of his muscles and he willed his body to relax. He could tell that it was taking everything Craig had to hold on, and he pushed again in one long movement feeling his lover fill him completely. David stopped again and dragged in a ragged breath not even realizing that he'd been holding it. He lay there for a few moments adjusting to the intrusion and waiting for the pain to ebb away, before finally he simply *needed* to feel his lover move within him. "Please, Craig..." he whispered, "Make love to me."
Craig closed his eyes as tight muscles clenched around him and he tried to distract his lover with gentle touches and gentler kisses over his neck and shoulders. Slowly, David’s body relaxed and Craig leaned back, lifted long legs up to wrap around his waist, and eased in even deeper. Never before had he felt so complete, so at one with another person in all his life. His hips moved back, pulling his arousal almost free of his lover’s body as he leaned down and captured David’s lips in a deep kiss. Slowly pressing forward, he sank inside tight heat again and again, setting a slow and steady pace. His weight rested on one arm as the other slid beneath his lover’s shoulders, holding him closer. “God, love,” he moaned. “So tight.”
David's heart pounded in his chest as Craig kissed him, and slowly moved within him. As Craig drew back and then sunk deep within him, David moaned and wrapped his legs tighter around him. His body moved to meet his lover's as they kissed and he watched Craig's eyes as they drew apart. Nothing in his life had ever felt like this, he felt loved, and cherished, and...complete. A phrase that Karl had said when they met with him suddenly ran through his mind, "it was written in the stars" and he smiled up at his lover.
Gently moving his hand to cup David’s neck, Craig stared into his lover’s eyes, knowing everything he’d ever want or need was right there in his arms. He leaned down for one more deep kiss, then moved back on his knees and wrapped his fingers around the straining arousal that was leaking onto David’s stomach. His thrusts became deeper and more erratic, and he stroked his lover’s length in time with his movements. “Please, love, please come for me again,” he moaned, knowing his own release was just around the corner.
David's body arched into Craig's touch and he moaned softly as strong fingers began to stroke him in tandem with Craig's deep thrusts. "Oh God. Yes, love," he gasped. His release seemed to race through his body as if prompted by Craig's words alone, and he cried out as his release washed over him for the second time that night, spilling hot and slick between their bodies. He felt Craig delve even deeper within him and could sense his release was near as well.
Caught between the warmth that suddenly spilled over his fingers and the already tight muscles surrounding his arousal, Craig threw back his head and cried out his lover’s name as his release slammed into him. He spilled deep inside the tight passage, as his hips continued thrusting shallowly and every drop of his seed was coaxed from his body. Gasping for air, he gently lowered himself on top of the man he loved, mindless of the sweat that covered their bodies or the seed that covered their stomachs, and buried his face in David’s neck. “God, love,” he murmured breathlessly. “I’ve never felt anything like that in my life…”
"You?" David asked surprised and then smiled as he realized what Craig meant. He wrapped his arms around Craig and kissed his temple gently. "Neither have I...obviously, but...I know in my heart that I would only feel that with you," he said softly. They held one another for long moments while they tried to catch their breath and David moaned regretfully when Craig's spent arousal slipped from his body. "I love you, and I’m so very glad that I waited, so that I was able to share this with you and only you."
Craig slid over to lie beside his lover and reached for his discarded tunic. He gently cleaned David then himself, as he stared into sparkling blue eyes. “It’s completely selfish of me, but I’m glad I’m the only one you chose to share this with,” he said softly as his fingers carded through thick, copper colored hair. “You were perfect, love, absolutely perfect, just like I knew you would be. And when we wake up….*if* you’d be willing, I’d like to make another of my dreams come true, and know what it feels like to have you inside me.”
David smiled as Craig cleaned him so tenderly and then shivered as his lover spoke. "Oh...I do think I like the way you dream," he teased giving Craig a quick kiss. He lay back in the bed and wrapped his arms around Craig as he settled next to him. David snuggled even closer and pressed his lips to Craig's shoulder. "I love you," he whispered, he'd been so happy to be able to say those words aloud to Craig without fear. He pulled the covers over them and took a deep breath as his body began to relax against his lover. He found himself toying with the ring on his finger and looked up at Craig. "Thank you...for this," he said indicating the ring, "And...for everything...for falling into my life, for loving me...everything."
Smiling, Craig pressed a soft kiss to his lover’s forehead. “Thank *you* for finding me, and letting me into your life,” he whispered. “I am, without a doubt, the luckiest man in the entire world to be able to love you like this, and know that you love me in return. I’ll never forget that, sweetheart, and I’ll never, ever take what we have for granted. I’m yours forever, and *nothing* will ever change that.”
David felt his heart swell in his chest as Craig spoke and smiled as he snuggled just a little closer and let his leg drape over Craig's possessively. "We are both lucky," David said softly stifling a yawn. "And both sleepy...it has been an incredible day...I'm looking forward to just spending tomorrow here in our room...possibly right here in this very spot," David grinned. "Sweet dreams, my love," he whispered leaning up to press his lips gently to Craig's jaw. Unable to hold back a yawn anymore he closed his eyes and within moments slipped into a deep, peaceful sleep locked in his lover's arms.
Craig smiled and pressed a soft kiss to the top of David’s head. “Sweet dreams,” he whispered, pulling his lover closer and closing his eyes. He really *did* feel like the luckiest man on earth, and he planned on making David happy for the rest of their lives. All in all, the entire day couldn’t have worked out better for either of them, even though there had been more than one attack of nerves on both their parts. With a soft sigh, he ran his hands over David’s back and arms and soon fell into a deep, contented sleep of his own.
~~~
Craig’s eyes opened slowly and he looked around the room in confusion. Nothing looked familiar in the least. The only thing that *did* feel familiar was the feeling of holding David in his arms as he woke up, the feeling he’d grown used to over the past few months…and he automatically pulled him closer. Slowly, memories of the day…and the *night* before filtered through his mind. He really was holding David, only this time, when his eyes opened, they were skin to skin, without the sleeping shirts they’d slept in, in an effort to keep their relationship relatively innocent until after Craig talked with Karl. Slowly, his hands ran along his lover’s back, and a slow smile touched his lips. Just holding him this close had him aroused and aching, and his smile widened as he thought about waking up just like this every morning for the rest of his life. //This is really happening. We’re here, together, and he loves me as much as I love him.// Placing a soft kiss to the top of David’s head, he sighed in contentment and snuggled closer. Gently tilting his lover’s head up, he placed dozens of soft kisses over his forehead and cheeks, wanting to gently wake him on their first morning together.
David's eyes fluttered open as he awoke to soft butterfly kisses over his face and he smiled sleepily. He remembered every moment of the night before, the ring that Craig had given him and every touch they shared after so many months of holding back. Holding back even after they had told one another how they felt, and now...nothing stood in their way. They were free to truly *be* with one another, for the rest of their lives. He slipped his arms around Craig and hugged him closer for a moment. "Good morning, love," he whispered softly, and then shifted his body slightly to press a kiss against Craig's lips.
“Morning, gorgeous,” Craig said softly, tracing his tongue across the seam of his lover’s lips. “I haven’t told you how much I love you today, have I?” His hand slowly ran up David’s arm and across his shoulders as he kissed his way down to gently mark the sleep warmed skin his lover’s neck. “Or how delicious you taste?”
David smiled and sighed softly as Craig kissed him and began to gently suck on his neck. "Mmm, you have now," he whispered as his hands traveled over smooth skin and firm muscles. "I love you too," David said softly as his hands traveled up to tangle in soft dark hair. "I love waking up next to you...always have, but now...being able to really touch you...I don't think I'll ever get enough of you." They had lost so much time the last several months between their fears and Craig's pledge to Karl
“I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of you either,” Craig whispered softly. “In fact…I was wondering…” His voice trailed off as he kicked away the covers and tightened his arms around his lover. Rolling them both over so that David lay on top of him, he sealed their lips together in another breath stealing kiss. “I was wondering,” he murmured against soft lips, “if you would possibly consider making love to me on our first day in our new home.”
David smiled as Craig rolled them over and buried his hands into his lover's hair as he leaned in for another kiss. "Possibly consider? Hmmm, I do think I might consider it," he teased nipping gently at Craig's bottom lip. He shifted his hips slightly to rub his arousal against Craig's thigh letting him know exactly how much he wanted him. Sliding down his lover's body, David trailed kisses down Craig's chest to his stomach. He smiled up at his lover, "I want to taste you," he whispered. He'd never done that before, only ever felt it for the first time himself the night before, and desperately wanted to with Craig.
Craig closed his eyes as a shiver ran down his spine. His hips arched up off the bed and twisted, bringing their arousals together, eliciting a low moan from them both. “I...I’d like that,” he whispered as his eyes fluttered open and he looked up into beloved blue eyes. “I want everything with you, love. I want to give you the world and share every single thing in it with you.”
David smiled happily as Craig spoke and continued down his lover's body to take the thick length between his lips. He licked the tip savoring the taste of his lover for the first time, and then took him in further sinking down as far as he could comfortably before drawing back to the head and repeating the process over and over again. As he grew more confident from Craig's soft moans he relaxed as much as he could and took him in further each time. His hand wrapped around the base of the hard shaft and stroked it in time with his movements.
Fighting not to thrust up into the heat of his lover’s mouth, Craig’s fingers tangled in the bed sheets and he whimpered as he looked down and saw his cock slide past perfect lips. “Gods, love,” he gasped, before arching his head back on the pillow and writhing beneath David’s tender ministrations. “Gods…” Swallowing the lump in his throat, he lifted one hand to gently tangle in soft copper colored hair, not pushing or guiding, just needing something to ground himself and a point of contact he could concentrate on to keep himself from losing all control then and there.
David continued for long moments fighting the urge to press his hips forward against the bed for much needed friction against his own leaking arousal. Shifting onto his knees between his lover's legs he leaned over and dipped his fingers into the base of the oil lamp still open from the night before. His hands were shaking as his fingers trailed down to circle his lover's entrance. He'd never done this and he was nervous, but he wanted Craig so much. Wanted to show Craig how much he loved him. Carefully he pressed a single finger forward, closing his eyes he remembered what Craig had done to him just the night before, and tried to do the same.
Spreading his legs further apart, Craig’s heels dug into the bed and his hips pressed downward as the slick digit slid deep inside his body. He’d dreamed of David taking him like this for so long now…something he’d never craved…no, *needed* as much as he needed this now from David. “Yes” he murmured softly. “Please, love, don’t stop.”
David pressed his finger further inside the tight heat and felt his own cock twitch violently as he realized how incredible it would feel. Slowly he added a second finger and felt the muscle relax around him as he slid deeper. After long moments, he knew he couldn't wait any longer and sat back on his heels, giving one final lick to the head of his lover's arousal while he quickly slicked himself and shuddering from the action. Withdrawing his fingers he positioned himself and pressed against the now slick opening. He paused for only a moment before starting so sink forward in a long slow slide, preparing to stop himself if he needed to. "God, Craig. So tight, love," he gasped.
Craig sighed softly as his lover eased into him, filling him completely and making him think once again how perfectly they fit together. He’d always let Karl take him when Karl had wanted to, but, for the most part, they’d both preferred Craig to do the taking. To Craig, it was the ultimate act of trust and love, and he reveled in the simple idea that he now belonged to David body and soul. When the base of his lover’s arousal rested against Craig’s body, he shifted and took him in even deeper, impaling himself fully and sheathing his lover’s length in tight heat. His own arousal twitched and began steadily leaking onto his stomach as his legs wrapped around David’s waist and his heart filled with love at the rapturous look on the beloved face before him. “Take me, sweetheart…make me yours forever.”
When Craig took him in deeper David nearly lost control in that very moment. The overwhelming feeling of being one with his lover made him tremble almost as much as the tight muscles surrounding him. Craig's words sent a shiver through his body and he leaned forward, sealing his lips over Craig's in a deep kiss as he began to move with his lover. He'd never felt anything so incredible in all his life, and he knew that he probably wouldn't last long. Drawing away from the breath-stealing kiss, David smiled adoringly at Craig, "I love you," he whispered as his body took over and he began to thrust into tight heat.
Craig’s arms wrapped around David’s broad shoulders and pulled him closer. “I love you too,” he murmured, as he watched the man he loved move over him. As the thick, slick shaft delved inside him, he felt fire race through his veins and he moved his hips up to meet each deep thrust. His fingers wound around his lover’s arms and he stared into lust-darkened blue eyes as they moved together as one. His aching arousal was trapped between them, and the friction of their bodies moving against each other against the over sensitized organ made low, deep moans escape from his lips again and again.
David could feel Craig's slick arousal rub against him with each thrust and leaned back slightly to wrap his hand around the hard shaft. Stroking him in time with their movements, which were becoming faster and more erratic by the moment. "I'm not going to last, love," he gasped as tight muscles tightened even more around him. "Please, come with me, Craig," he moaned as he thrust deep inside his lover and clinging to every last ounce of control he could.
His entire body arched up off the bed, and Craig came hard, both from the feel of his lover moving within him and the sound of his words and soft moans as they fell onto his ears. Thick streams of creamy fluid flowed over David’s fingers and on to Craig’s stomach and chest, and David seemed to know exactly how to move and stroke him to perfect completion. He came again as his lover’s shaft brushed across his prostate and used his legs to pull David closer, driving him in even deeper with each thrust, wanting to feel the man he loved so dearly lose all control and release his seed deep inside him.
David was overwhelmed as he watched his lover come undone under him, and felt muscles constrict around him as slick fluid spilled over his fingers. David cried out as he was drawn even deeper within the tight channel and felt his release gather and slam into him, pulsing his release within his lover. After long moments, David shuddered and collapsed against Craig, pressing soft breathless kisses against his neck and jaw. "I love you so very much," he whispered as he trembled in his lover's arms. He'd never known anything like the sheer bliss he felt loving Craig and being one with him, as if they had always meant to be together. And perhaps...they had.
Wrapping his arms and legs around the man he loved, Craig closed his eyes and held him close, his own body trembling as violently as David’s. Slowly, his legs relaxed and slid down David’s, but his arms only held on to him even tighter. Pressing his lips against his lover’s temple, he took a deep breath and tried to calm his racing heart. “Gods, sweetheart, I love you too,” he whispered softly. “I can’t believe how right this feels to be with you. It’s like nothing I’ve ever known in my life.”
David smiled and leaned up to look into Craig's sparkling blue eyes, "I feel that way too...I've never known love before you, and I've never known what it was to make love before you. I feel so blessed that you found your way to me that night," he whispered pressing a gentle kiss against kiss-swollen lips. He almost moaned regretfully as his softening arousal slipped from his lover's body. David moved to lie beside Craig and draped his leg over Craig's, not caring about the slick mess.
Craig’s fingers combed gently through damp red hair and he sighed contentedly. “One of the perks about this room is that we have our own bath you know,” he said sleepily. “We can take a little nap if you like, have someone bring up breakfast and some hot water, and take a nice, long bath together. *This* time we won’t have to hide certain parts of our anatomies from each other and I can give you a proper back rub.” He stifled a yawn and pulled his lover closer. “I honestly don’t care about leaving this room at all for the next few days. Everything I’ve ever wanted or needed is right here beside me…”
David smiled contentedly and snuggled closer to Craig. "That sounds wonderful...especially the bath and not leaving this room for a while," David said softly already starting to get sleepy again. He decided that waking up to Craig's kisses, and making love was beyond any of his fantasies. He had quickly discovered that with Craig, the reality was far better than any fantasy. He rested his head against his lover's shoulder and yawned, "I also think a nap sounds good too," he smiled pressing a soft kiss against his lover's warm skin, "Sweet dreams, love."
“Sweet dreams,” Craig smiled, hugging David close and rubbing small, soothing circles over his back. His eyes closed and a yawn of his own escaped. “Love you.”
The last thing David heard as he slipped into his dreams was 'love you' and he murmured "love you too," in return as they both drifted back into sleep, locked in one another's arms.
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TBC
Authors:
sairalinde & anorienbeanRating: NC-17
Pairing: David Wenham/Craig Parker
Disclaimer: No money was made from this fic, and we do not mean to imply anything about the sexual preferences of anyone mentioned within.
Summary: A knight in the King's service, attacked by thieves and lost in the forest in the dead of winter, finds himself on the doorstep of a kind farmer who takes him in and cares for him. Falling in love with his savior, the knight is bound by an oath taken years ago against his better judgment.
Throughout dinner, David found himself toying with the ring Craig had given him. It was so precious to Craig, he knew that, and the fact he had given it to David made him feel even more loved. Made him feel...secure. He knew that Craig wouldn't have given it to him if he might have any second thoughts. That knowledge had made it much easier for David to relax and enjoy their meal. They spoke of St. Albans and Craig told him more about the immense library. David looked forward to visiting it often if they stayed. He also thought about the farm, and about how he hadn't really missed it at all on their journey. It was safe...yes, but that was all that it was to him. David reached a decision during dinner that his home now was where ever Craig was. Nothing else mattered. When Craig said something David looked up at him, his eyes going wide. "I'm sorry, love. My mind was wandering...what did you say?" he asked honestly.
Craig sat down his cup of tea and chuckled at his lover. “I said that the king was quite taken with you,” he smiled, reaching out and taking David’s hand in his own. “I can already see that despite your worries, you’re going to fit in perfectly among everyone here in the castle. I knew that once they saw that beautiful smile of yours, they’d fall under your spell just as I did.”
David felt a blush spread across his face as Craig spoke. "They care about you, and are happy to see you alive. Grateful that I cared for you, that's all," he said shaking his head. He squeezed Craig's hand gently and smiled. "And take care of you I will continue to do, as long as you'll have me," he added meaning every word. "I...if it is your wish to stay here in St. Albans, then it is my wish too. That was what I was thinking about."
Craig’s breath stuck in his throat for a moment and he stared at David. “You’d give up your farm for me?” he said softly. “I…I must admit that I would love nothing more than to give you an easier life than the one you’ve known. I had no idea how hard it was to live on a farm until I saw it first hand. If…if we stayed here, you wouldn’t have to work, unless you wanted to. I…I’ve never told you this, but I’m quite wealthy. We can stay here or buy a place of our own, or…if you like, the king is always looking for someone he can trust to watch over his library. As long as you’re happy, love, that’s all I care about.”
David reached out and caressed Craig's cheek gently as he spoke, "I'd give up my own life for you, Craig if it were asked of me," he said softly. "I don't care if I have to work, I'd do whatever I had to do to be by your side. I don't want your wealth, or anything else it can buy. I only want you. Whatever happens from this moment on I want you to know that I stay for you, and not for the life it can bring me."
Seeing nothing but sincerity in David’s eyes, Craig turned his head to the side and gently kissed the palm of his hand. “I’m so glad we found each other,” he said softly. Standing, he pulled David to his feet and held him tightly. “I love you so much,” he whispered, raining dozens of soft kisses over David’s face. “And I want you to know that I’d give up everything to be by your side as well. Even if it meant sleeping in the barn and sharing you with a baby lamb and its mother every night for the rest of my life.”
David smiled as gentle kisses moved over his skin and then laughed softly as Craig spoke of their night in the barn. "I love you too," he smiled happily and leaned in to kiss Craig gently though the kiss grew from gentle to something more. He felt lightheaded as they finally pulled away from one another and found himself lost in sparkling blue eyes. "Now that you are free of your oath...will...will you show me?" he asked, his face flushing slightly as he spoke. He knew that Craig would know what he meant.
“I would love *nothing* more than to show you,” Craig whispered, still breathless from the kiss. He could see that David was much less nervous than he had been earlier, and loved him all the more for trusting him to be his first and only lover. “I know you’ve never done this before, and I swear to you, you have nothing to worry about. We have all night, and you are way too precious to me for us to rush.” Taking his lover’s hand, he led him over to the bed and urged him to sit on the edge. Gently pulling David’s shoes from his feet, he massaged his feet and legs and looked up adoringly into the blue eyes that had so entranced him all those months ago. “Just relax and let me show you just how much you mean to me, my love.”
Allowing Craig to lead him to the bed he sat down and looked up at him and then David's eyes followed Craig as he knelt before him and removed his shoes. His touch was gentle and loving and David found himself smiling despite the butterflies of nerves dancing in his stomach. He bit his bottom lip as he watched Craig and reached out to trail his finger's through his love's soft hair. "I am nervous," he whispered softly, "I hope...I just hope that I can show you how I feel too," he said shyly. He actually wished for a moment that he *did* know how to be with a lover just for Craig's sake.
Craig wrapped his arms around David’s waist and held him for a moment. “Don’t you worry about a thing,” he said softly. “I’ve dreamed of making love to you for so long, dreamed of ways of making it perfect for you, that I’m the one who’s afraid of letting you down.” Kneeling between his lover’s legs, he closed his fingers around the bottom edges of David’s shirt and slowly lifted it over his head. His own breeches were already uncomfortably tight, and his arousal was hopelessly trapped behind the constricting leather laces. He toed off his boots as his hands ran lovingly over David’s chest and stomach, reveling in the feel of soft, curly hairs underneath his fingertips. They’d tried to avoid temptation since their confessions of love, knowing that Craig could do no more than kiss his lover, and had both tried to stay at least partially clothed. Unlike before, when they’d each had occasion to bathe the other, they could both feast their eyes unashamedly on their lover’s body, since they no longer held any secrets between them. “God, David, you’re so beautiful,” Craig whispered softly.
David's heart beat rapidly in his chest as Craig removed his shirt and felt a shudder pass through him as loving hands moved over his skin. He had dreamed of feeling Craig's touch so often but this...this paled in comparison to any dream. Then as Craig spoke David felt his face flush and smiled. "So are you, love," he said softly. He reached out timidly and gathered the edge of Craig's shirt in his hands, slowly pushing the material up until it lay discarded on the floor next to his own. With a shy smile on his lips he let his fingers trail over smooth skin and strong muscles. Leaning forward, David pulled Craig closer and kissed his chest and stomach where his fingers had just traveled. He could feel the heat of Craig's skin under his lips, and his love's unique scent seemed to surround him.
Craig’s eyes closed and a soft moan fell from his lips as David kissed a long, slow trail over his skin. His entire body shivered with desire and he moved up on the bed, wrapping his arms around his lover’s shoulders and gently lowering him back on the bed as David continued bestowing soft kisses and tender touches. They lay side by side, simply exploring each other’s bodies for long minutes, touching and tasting until Craig realized a rather large damp spot was growing on the front of his breeches. Pressing his lips to David’s until David was laying on his back, Craig kissed a trail over his lover’s chest, lightly nipping and licking at each nipple in turn, stopping only when they were both hard and peaked. His hand moved down and cupped David’s arousal through the soft fabric of his breeches, and he squeezed lightly as he watched his lover’s face.
David seemed to lose track of all thought as Craig's mouth sealed over his own, pressing him back onto the bed. As his lover's lips moved down his body David shivered and moaned as perfect lips sealed around a sensitive nipple teasing it until David was nearly writhing before moving to it's twin. Then as his lover's hand moved over his straining arousal David gasped, his eyes widening as he looked up into Craig's eyes. "God, Craig," he whimpered thinking that he could nearly come undone just like this. His fingers twined in dark hair and he realized that the soft moans and sighs he heard were his own.
Craig moved down his lover’s body, kissing and licking, stopping to dip his tongue into David’s navel and lavish it with attention as his hand continued to squeeze the thick arousal in his hand. His mouth was watering to taste the man he so dearly loved in a way he’d never been tasted before, but he was determined to take his time and do this right. His lips sealed on the head of his lover’s cock through the thin fabric, and he felt the cloth dampen from both his tongue, and the leaking organ beneath it. Grinding his hips against the mattress, he felt his own cock twitch violently as he continued working his lover into a frenzy.
The feeling of Craig's mouth against his arousal even through the fabric of his breeches was incredible and David moaned deeply as his fingers clutched at the bed covers. "Oh God, Craig...please," he begged not even knowing exactly what he was begging for other than simply more. He was so hard he positively ached. David had never known desire and passion fully before he met Craig, and now after all this time they were finally able to touch one another in ways they never could before, and in ways David had never known before. "I love you," he whispered as he looked down his body to his lover settled between his legs.
Craig lifted his head for a moment and let his eyes meet his lover’s; wanting him to see that he meant his words with everything in him. “I love you, sweetheart,” he said softly. “More than anything.” His fingers fumbled with the laces to David’s breeches, knowing that he *needed* to feel the man he loved in every way possible. He moved aside long enough to quickly strip away the cloth covering David’s legs, whimpering as his lover’s thick, glistening arousal was finally set free. Biting his bottom lip, he practically ripped his own breeches off and settled back between his lover’s legs, leaning over and letting his tongue press against the underside of rigid cock before him from root to tip. The taste of the thin fluid that was leaking from the small slit gathered in his mouth and he slowly sank his lips over his lover’s length, his own moan muffled as he relaxed his throat and buried his nose in soft curls.
David gasped as his aching arousal was freed from the confines of his breeches and he lifted his hips to allow Craig to drag the fabric down his legs and off. He watched with his bottom lip between his teeth as Craig removed his own breeches, enjoying the sight of his lover's body. Then all thought fled his mind as a warm slick tongue moved against him. Unable to control himself, David shivered and arched upwards into the touch. Craig's hands settled on his hips holding him gently and David cried out as his lover's warm, wet mouth descended around his shaft. The feel of muscles tightening around the length as Craig swallowed almost sent him over the edge and he cried out his lover's name as his hands clutched at the bed covers until his knuckles were white. Nothing in his life had *ever* felt like this...felt this incredible.
Craig’s tongue traveled over every inch of David’s arousal, greedily licking away all traces of the glistening fluid that continued to seep out from the tip. He fought the urge to stroke his own length, knowing that with very little coaxing, he could come from the taste of his lover and the feel of him between his lips alone. //No. When I come, I want it to be when I’m buried deep inside the man I love. Not like this, by my own hand.// He released David’s hips and moved his right hand down to stroke the double sacs that hung low and heavy between his lover’s legs as his left hand gently encouraged David to thrust up into his mouth.
David felt as if he were lost in a dream, yet this was more vivid than any dream he had ever experienced. His breath was coming in short gasps and his entire body shivered as he watched his shaft disappear past Craig's lips. When Craig's hand traveled down to caress his balls he nearly wailed from the sensation that traveled through him. He thrust upwards into the inviting heat as Craig coaxed him to and he moaned his lover's name. The feeling was beyond words and David trembled with the effort to hold back. "Craig. Oh God, love, I'm so close...I don't think I can hold back," he said pleadingly.
“Let go. Come for me, love,” Craig murmured, pulling his lips away from his lover’s shaft for only a moment before continuing his ministrations and taking the thick length deep into this throat. The sounds that fell from David’s lips was making his own arousal drip onto the sheets and he forced himself not to shift his hips against the blanket, seeking the delicious friction that would make him come in less than the time it would take for him to breathe. His fingers wrapped around the base of David’s arousal, sliding just behind his lips, as he sought his lover’s release, sucking and licking harder and faster with every passing moment.
David felt fire race through him as Craig spoke and then the feel of his incredible mouth sinking around David's arousal once again threw him spiraling over the edge. As strong fingers wrapped around the base of his shaft and Craig redoubled his efforts, David cried out, arching his back and thrusting upwards as his release slammed into him, wave after wave washing over him as he spilled hot and slick within his lover's mouth. Once his mind began to come back to him, David realized he was trembling. "God...I've never known anything like that," he whispered in awe as he smiled at his lover.
Swallowing his lover’s seed, Craig continued licking David’s softening arousal, until all traces of his release had been erased. He kissed a slow trail back up to beloved lips, teasing and licking, stopping only when their mouths were sealed together in a deep kiss. His tongue pressed forward between willing lips, and he could no longer control his body as his hips shifted of their own accord, pressing his aching cock against his lover’s hip. Pulling back from the kiss breathlessly, he trailed his fingers through soft red hair and looked down at his lover with lust-darkened eyes. “I want you, love,” he whispered. “I want you so much.”
David was breathing heavily as Craig moved up his body slowly and when his lips sealed over David's, he moaned into the kiss. As a slick tongue slid inside his mouth, he felt his entire body tremble, as he tasted himself in the kiss. Feeling his lover move against him, he knew that they had just begun and felt nervousness touch him once again, but he trusted Craig. He trusted him with his very life, and simply wrapped his arms around his lover and lost himself in his kiss. When Craig drew away he gazed into his lover's eyes and smiled. "Then have me, love. I am yours, completely," he whispered.
Craig ran his hand over his lover’s stomach and nodded. “I won’t hurt you,” he whispered, crawling up to the head of the bed and urging his lover’s to move with him. He positioned David’s head about a foot from the headboard and reached behind him for the oil lamp that sat on the nightstand by the bed. Carefully unscrewing the globe from the lamp, he dipped his fingers in the oil, coating them generously, and settled between David’s legs. “Just relax,” he murmured. “We’ll go slow and if you need me to stop, just say so.” Slowly letting one trembling finger slide over his lover’s balls, he found the small, virginal entrance to his body that had never once been touched and let his finger run lightly over puckered skin. He moved back up to press his lips against David’s as he slowly pressed the slick digit forward, stopping when it was buried to the second knuckle. “Relax, my love,” he whispered against his lover’s lips.
"I know you won't," David whispered softly. Once they had shifted on the bed, David watched as Craig coated his fingers with oil and felt his body tremble in anticipation. He nodded as Craig spoke and felt his body tense slightly as a slick finger circled his entrance. When Craig moved back up to kiss him though, David's mind seemed to slow down, he could feel the pressure of his lover's finger against his entrance but he became so wrapped up in Craig's kiss and the feel of his body against his own that he barely registered the feeling of a slick finger sliding inside him. It wasn't painful but it was uncomfortable at first, and his body automatically tensed against the intrusion. As Craig drew away and whispered for him to relax, David tried to smile and nodded trying to force his body to obey.
“I love you,” Craig whispered, pressing soft kisses over David’s face and neck as he slowly worked his finger back and forth, gently circling and stretching the tight entrance and trying to ignore his aching arousal. He knew, without a doubt that making love to David would be more than worth the wait, and he was well prepared to wait as long as his lover needed. The small ring of muscle slowly expanded, and soon easily accepted his finger, allowing it to slide unheeded until his knuckles rested against David’s body. He twisted the single digit carefully, located the small walnut sized bundle of nerves hidden deep inside his lover, and nudged it with his fingertip as his lips fastened on David’s neck and he marked him as his own.
"I love you too," David whispered in return, and feeling his body starting to adjust to the digit moving gently within him. Craig was being infinitely patient and David loved him all the more for it. Soon his body relaxed and began to accept Craig's finger easily, and he felt his own worry begin to slip away. When Craig leaned forward and sucked at the skin of his neck David cried out. White lights danced behind his eyes when Craig touched *something* within him that sent his senses reeling. Panting slightly, he realized his own hips were moving, wanting more of that incredible feeling. He stared wide-eyed for a moment at Craig who was looking at him lovingly. "What...I...that," he stammered unable to say anything more coherent.
Craig smiled and rubbed the small bundle of nerves again, a little harder this time. His finger rode inside his lover as David’s hips bucked up from the mattress and he leaned in to kiss the corners of beloved lips. “It only gets better,” he promised, as David writhed beneath him. Carefully introducing a second finger, he repeated the process, nudging his lover’s prostate again and again, pressing the second digit in a little further each time the muscle around his fingers contracted, then released after each bolt of pleasure ran through David’s body. Within minutes, his fingers easily slid past the now stretched and slick entrance and he worked them deep inside his lover, his eyes never leaving the blue ones beneath him, watching for any sign of pain or discomfort.
David realized with amazement that his arousal was starting to lengthen and harden against his stomach and as Craig whispered and a second finger joined the first to rub over that spot again. David nearly screamed in pleasure. His body tensed and arched up from the bed as his lover continued to work the fingers within him. He hadn't known what to expect, pain maybe...but what pain there was, was minimal and seemed to be overridden by pleasure almost before the pain could start anew. Soon he found himself clinging to his lover and begging, "God, Craig, please take me...I want to know what it feels like to have you inside me," he pleaded.
Craig nodded, almost incoherent with need as he gently pulled his fingers from his lover’s body. He reached for the lamp oil again, covered his fingers and slicked his aching arousal, almost jumping when his fist closed around his own length, and forcing himself to release it as soon as the oil covered every inch. Leaning back onto his knees, he reached for David’s hands and placed soft kisses to the inside of each wrist. “Put your hands up on the headboard, love,” he whispered. “I’m going to press up against you, and I want you to push against the headboard …just push your body down and take me in as slowly as you need to.”
David whimpered when Craig withdrew his fingers, and found himself watching his lover. //God, he's so beautiful. I can't believe he loves me.// When Craig spoke David looked at him curiously and then nodded realizing what he meant. He braced his palms against the headboard and jumped slightly when he felt his lover's arousal press against him. Taking a deep breath he spread his legs further apart, and pressed against the headboard his body slowly moving down onto his lover's slick shaft. Once the head breached him, David stopped as it burned slightly from the stretch of his muscles and he willed his body to relax. He could tell that it was taking everything Craig had to hold on, and he pushed again in one long movement feeling his lover fill him completely. David stopped again and dragged in a ragged breath not even realizing that he'd been holding it. He lay there for a few moments adjusting to the intrusion and waiting for the pain to ebb away, before finally he simply *needed* to feel his lover move within him. "Please, Craig..." he whispered, "Make love to me."
Craig closed his eyes as tight muscles clenched around him and he tried to distract his lover with gentle touches and gentler kisses over his neck and shoulders. Slowly, David’s body relaxed and Craig leaned back, lifted long legs up to wrap around his waist, and eased in even deeper. Never before had he felt so complete, so at one with another person in all his life. His hips moved back, pulling his arousal almost free of his lover’s body as he leaned down and captured David’s lips in a deep kiss. Slowly pressing forward, he sank inside tight heat again and again, setting a slow and steady pace. His weight rested on one arm as the other slid beneath his lover’s shoulders, holding him closer. “God, love,” he moaned. “So tight.”
David's heart pounded in his chest as Craig kissed him, and slowly moved within him. As Craig drew back and then sunk deep within him, David moaned and wrapped his legs tighter around him. His body moved to meet his lover's as they kissed and he watched Craig's eyes as they drew apart. Nothing in his life had ever felt like this, he felt loved, and cherished, and...complete. A phrase that Karl had said when they met with him suddenly ran through his mind, "it was written in the stars" and he smiled up at his lover.
Gently moving his hand to cup David’s neck, Craig stared into his lover’s eyes, knowing everything he’d ever want or need was right there in his arms. He leaned down for one more deep kiss, then moved back on his knees and wrapped his fingers around the straining arousal that was leaking onto David’s stomach. His thrusts became deeper and more erratic, and he stroked his lover’s length in time with his movements. “Please, love, please come for me again,” he moaned, knowing his own release was just around the corner.
David's body arched into Craig's touch and he moaned softly as strong fingers began to stroke him in tandem with Craig's deep thrusts. "Oh God. Yes, love," he gasped. His release seemed to race through his body as if prompted by Craig's words alone, and he cried out as his release washed over him for the second time that night, spilling hot and slick between their bodies. He felt Craig delve even deeper within him and could sense his release was near as well.
Caught between the warmth that suddenly spilled over his fingers and the already tight muscles surrounding his arousal, Craig threw back his head and cried out his lover’s name as his release slammed into him. He spilled deep inside the tight passage, as his hips continued thrusting shallowly and every drop of his seed was coaxed from his body. Gasping for air, he gently lowered himself on top of the man he loved, mindless of the sweat that covered their bodies or the seed that covered their stomachs, and buried his face in David’s neck. “God, love,” he murmured breathlessly. “I’ve never felt anything like that in my life…”
"You?" David asked surprised and then smiled as he realized what Craig meant. He wrapped his arms around Craig and kissed his temple gently. "Neither have I...obviously, but...I know in my heart that I would only feel that with you," he said softly. They held one another for long moments while they tried to catch their breath and David moaned regretfully when Craig's spent arousal slipped from his body. "I love you, and I’m so very glad that I waited, so that I was able to share this with you and only you."
Craig slid over to lie beside his lover and reached for his discarded tunic. He gently cleaned David then himself, as he stared into sparkling blue eyes. “It’s completely selfish of me, but I’m glad I’m the only one you chose to share this with,” he said softly as his fingers carded through thick, copper colored hair. “You were perfect, love, absolutely perfect, just like I knew you would be. And when we wake up….*if* you’d be willing, I’d like to make another of my dreams come true, and know what it feels like to have you inside me.”
David smiled as Craig cleaned him so tenderly and then shivered as his lover spoke. "Oh...I do think I like the way you dream," he teased giving Craig a quick kiss. He lay back in the bed and wrapped his arms around Craig as he settled next to him. David snuggled even closer and pressed his lips to Craig's shoulder. "I love you," he whispered, he'd been so happy to be able to say those words aloud to Craig without fear. He pulled the covers over them and took a deep breath as his body began to relax against his lover. He found himself toying with the ring on his finger and looked up at Craig. "Thank you...for this," he said indicating the ring, "And...for everything...for falling into my life, for loving me...everything."
Smiling, Craig pressed a soft kiss to his lover’s forehead. “Thank *you* for finding me, and letting me into your life,” he whispered. “I am, without a doubt, the luckiest man in the entire world to be able to love you like this, and know that you love me in return. I’ll never forget that, sweetheart, and I’ll never, ever take what we have for granted. I’m yours forever, and *nothing* will ever change that.”
David felt his heart swell in his chest as Craig spoke and smiled as he snuggled just a little closer and let his leg drape over Craig's possessively. "We are both lucky," David said softly stifling a yawn. "And both sleepy...it has been an incredible day...I'm looking forward to just spending tomorrow here in our room...possibly right here in this very spot," David grinned. "Sweet dreams, my love," he whispered leaning up to press his lips gently to Craig's jaw. Unable to hold back a yawn anymore he closed his eyes and within moments slipped into a deep, peaceful sleep locked in his lover's arms.
Craig smiled and pressed a soft kiss to the top of David’s head. “Sweet dreams,” he whispered, pulling his lover closer and closing his eyes. He really *did* feel like the luckiest man on earth, and he planned on making David happy for the rest of their lives. All in all, the entire day couldn’t have worked out better for either of them, even though there had been more than one attack of nerves on both their parts. With a soft sigh, he ran his hands over David’s back and arms and soon fell into a deep, contented sleep of his own.
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Craig’s eyes opened slowly and he looked around the room in confusion. Nothing looked familiar in the least. The only thing that *did* feel familiar was the feeling of holding David in his arms as he woke up, the feeling he’d grown used to over the past few months…and he automatically pulled him closer. Slowly, memories of the day…and the *night* before filtered through his mind. He really was holding David, only this time, when his eyes opened, they were skin to skin, without the sleeping shirts they’d slept in, in an effort to keep their relationship relatively innocent until after Craig talked with Karl. Slowly, his hands ran along his lover’s back, and a slow smile touched his lips. Just holding him this close had him aroused and aching, and his smile widened as he thought about waking up just like this every morning for the rest of his life. //This is really happening. We’re here, together, and he loves me as much as I love him.// Placing a soft kiss to the top of David’s head, he sighed in contentment and snuggled closer. Gently tilting his lover’s head up, he placed dozens of soft kisses over his forehead and cheeks, wanting to gently wake him on their first morning together.
David's eyes fluttered open as he awoke to soft butterfly kisses over his face and he smiled sleepily. He remembered every moment of the night before, the ring that Craig had given him and every touch they shared after so many months of holding back. Holding back even after they had told one another how they felt, and now...nothing stood in their way. They were free to truly *be* with one another, for the rest of their lives. He slipped his arms around Craig and hugged him closer for a moment. "Good morning, love," he whispered softly, and then shifted his body slightly to press a kiss against Craig's lips.
“Morning, gorgeous,” Craig said softly, tracing his tongue across the seam of his lover’s lips. “I haven’t told you how much I love you today, have I?” His hand slowly ran up David’s arm and across his shoulders as he kissed his way down to gently mark the sleep warmed skin his lover’s neck. “Or how delicious you taste?”
David smiled and sighed softly as Craig kissed him and began to gently suck on his neck. "Mmm, you have now," he whispered as his hands traveled over smooth skin and firm muscles. "I love you too," David said softly as his hands traveled up to tangle in soft dark hair. "I love waking up next to you...always have, but now...being able to really touch you...I don't think I'll ever get enough of you." They had lost so much time the last several months between their fears and Craig's pledge to Karl
“I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of you either,” Craig whispered softly. “In fact…I was wondering…” His voice trailed off as he kicked away the covers and tightened his arms around his lover. Rolling them both over so that David lay on top of him, he sealed their lips together in another breath stealing kiss. “I was wondering,” he murmured against soft lips, “if you would possibly consider making love to me on our first day in our new home.”
David smiled as Craig rolled them over and buried his hands into his lover's hair as he leaned in for another kiss. "Possibly consider? Hmmm, I do think I might consider it," he teased nipping gently at Craig's bottom lip. He shifted his hips slightly to rub his arousal against Craig's thigh letting him know exactly how much he wanted him. Sliding down his lover's body, David trailed kisses down Craig's chest to his stomach. He smiled up at his lover, "I want to taste you," he whispered. He'd never done that before, only ever felt it for the first time himself the night before, and desperately wanted to with Craig.
Craig closed his eyes as a shiver ran down his spine. His hips arched up off the bed and twisted, bringing their arousals together, eliciting a low moan from them both. “I...I’d like that,” he whispered as his eyes fluttered open and he looked up into beloved blue eyes. “I want everything with you, love. I want to give you the world and share every single thing in it with you.”
David smiled happily as Craig spoke and continued down his lover's body to take the thick length between his lips. He licked the tip savoring the taste of his lover for the first time, and then took him in further sinking down as far as he could comfortably before drawing back to the head and repeating the process over and over again. As he grew more confident from Craig's soft moans he relaxed as much as he could and took him in further each time. His hand wrapped around the base of the hard shaft and stroked it in time with his movements.
Fighting not to thrust up into the heat of his lover’s mouth, Craig’s fingers tangled in the bed sheets and he whimpered as he looked down and saw his cock slide past perfect lips. “Gods, love,” he gasped, before arching his head back on the pillow and writhing beneath David’s tender ministrations. “Gods…” Swallowing the lump in his throat, he lifted one hand to gently tangle in soft copper colored hair, not pushing or guiding, just needing something to ground himself and a point of contact he could concentrate on to keep himself from losing all control then and there.
David continued for long moments fighting the urge to press his hips forward against the bed for much needed friction against his own leaking arousal. Shifting onto his knees between his lover's legs he leaned over and dipped his fingers into the base of the oil lamp still open from the night before. His hands were shaking as his fingers trailed down to circle his lover's entrance. He'd never done this and he was nervous, but he wanted Craig so much. Wanted to show Craig how much he loved him. Carefully he pressed a single finger forward, closing his eyes he remembered what Craig had done to him just the night before, and tried to do the same.
Spreading his legs further apart, Craig’s heels dug into the bed and his hips pressed downward as the slick digit slid deep inside his body. He’d dreamed of David taking him like this for so long now…something he’d never craved…no, *needed* as much as he needed this now from David. “Yes” he murmured softly. “Please, love, don’t stop.”
David pressed his finger further inside the tight heat and felt his own cock twitch violently as he realized how incredible it would feel. Slowly he added a second finger and felt the muscle relax around him as he slid deeper. After long moments, he knew he couldn't wait any longer and sat back on his heels, giving one final lick to the head of his lover's arousal while he quickly slicked himself and shuddering from the action. Withdrawing his fingers he positioned himself and pressed against the now slick opening. He paused for only a moment before starting so sink forward in a long slow slide, preparing to stop himself if he needed to. "God, Craig. So tight, love," he gasped.
Craig sighed softly as his lover eased into him, filling him completely and making him think once again how perfectly they fit together. He’d always let Karl take him when Karl had wanted to, but, for the most part, they’d both preferred Craig to do the taking. To Craig, it was the ultimate act of trust and love, and he reveled in the simple idea that he now belonged to David body and soul. When the base of his lover’s arousal rested against Craig’s body, he shifted and took him in even deeper, impaling himself fully and sheathing his lover’s length in tight heat. His own arousal twitched and began steadily leaking onto his stomach as his legs wrapped around David’s waist and his heart filled with love at the rapturous look on the beloved face before him. “Take me, sweetheart…make me yours forever.”
When Craig took him in deeper David nearly lost control in that very moment. The overwhelming feeling of being one with his lover made him tremble almost as much as the tight muscles surrounding him. Craig's words sent a shiver through his body and he leaned forward, sealing his lips over Craig's in a deep kiss as he began to move with his lover. He'd never felt anything so incredible in all his life, and he knew that he probably wouldn't last long. Drawing away from the breath-stealing kiss, David smiled adoringly at Craig, "I love you," he whispered as his body took over and he began to thrust into tight heat.
Craig’s arms wrapped around David’s broad shoulders and pulled him closer. “I love you too,” he murmured, as he watched the man he loved move over him. As the thick, slick shaft delved inside him, he felt fire race through his veins and he moved his hips up to meet each deep thrust. His fingers wound around his lover’s arms and he stared into lust-darkened blue eyes as they moved together as one. His aching arousal was trapped between them, and the friction of their bodies moving against each other against the over sensitized organ made low, deep moans escape from his lips again and again.
David could feel Craig's slick arousal rub against him with each thrust and leaned back slightly to wrap his hand around the hard shaft. Stroking him in time with their movements, which were becoming faster and more erratic by the moment. "I'm not going to last, love," he gasped as tight muscles tightened even more around him. "Please, come with me, Craig," he moaned as he thrust deep inside his lover and clinging to every last ounce of control he could.
His entire body arched up off the bed, and Craig came hard, both from the feel of his lover moving within him and the sound of his words and soft moans as they fell onto his ears. Thick streams of creamy fluid flowed over David’s fingers and on to Craig’s stomach and chest, and David seemed to know exactly how to move and stroke him to perfect completion. He came again as his lover’s shaft brushed across his prostate and used his legs to pull David closer, driving him in even deeper with each thrust, wanting to feel the man he loved so dearly lose all control and release his seed deep inside him.
David was overwhelmed as he watched his lover come undone under him, and felt muscles constrict around him as slick fluid spilled over his fingers. David cried out as he was drawn even deeper within the tight channel and felt his release gather and slam into him, pulsing his release within his lover. After long moments, David shuddered and collapsed against Craig, pressing soft breathless kisses against his neck and jaw. "I love you so very much," he whispered as he trembled in his lover's arms. He'd never known anything like the sheer bliss he felt loving Craig and being one with him, as if they had always meant to be together. And perhaps...they had.
Wrapping his arms and legs around the man he loved, Craig closed his eyes and held him close, his own body trembling as violently as David’s. Slowly, his legs relaxed and slid down David’s, but his arms only held on to him even tighter. Pressing his lips against his lover’s temple, he took a deep breath and tried to calm his racing heart. “Gods, sweetheart, I love you too,” he whispered softly. “I can’t believe how right this feels to be with you. It’s like nothing I’ve ever known in my life.”
David smiled and leaned up to look into Craig's sparkling blue eyes, "I feel that way too...I've never known love before you, and I've never known what it was to make love before you. I feel so blessed that you found your way to me that night," he whispered pressing a gentle kiss against kiss-swollen lips. He almost moaned regretfully as his softening arousal slipped from his lover's body. David moved to lie beside Craig and draped his leg over Craig's, not caring about the slick mess.
Craig’s fingers combed gently through damp red hair and he sighed contentedly. “One of the perks about this room is that we have our own bath you know,” he said sleepily. “We can take a little nap if you like, have someone bring up breakfast and some hot water, and take a nice, long bath together. *This* time we won’t have to hide certain parts of our anatomies from each other and I can give you a proper back rub.” He stifled a yawn and pulled his lover closer. “I honestly don’t care about leaving this room at all for the next few days. Everything I’ve ever wanted or needed is right here beside me…”
David smiled contentedly and snuggled closer to Craig. "That sounds wonderful...especially the bath and not leaving this room for a while," David said softly already starting to get sleepy again. He decided that waking up to Craig's kisses, and making love was beyond any of his fantasies. He had quickly discovered that with Craig, the reality was far better than any fantasy. He rested his head against his lover's shoulder and yawned, "I also think a nap sounds good too," he smiled pressing a soft kiss against his lover's warm skin, "Sweet dreams, love."
“Sweet dreams,” Craig smiled, hugging David close and rubbing small, soothing circles over his back. His eyes closed and a yawn of his own escaped. “Love you.”
The last thing David heard as he slipped into his dreams was 'love you' and he murmured "love you too," in return as they both drifted back into sleep, locked in one another's arms.
~~~
TBC
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I don't wanna sound like a jerk, honestly, I don't. It's just I think your stories would be a bit more eclectic if the plot wasn't always centered on their instant loving of each other, and making 14 chaps of just *that*. For example- you might make Craig a knight in one then use his character Haldir in another, but they do the same exact thing in each. Maybe you could have Craig be hateful of David in a story, and then eventually see him as a lover near the end. That way there's a build up.
I hope you don't think I'm being a meanie. I'm honestly trying to give constructive crits. :)
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And it's not about that, seeing as anyone can walk in and read your stuff. I don't know whether things are going to change or not, and want to read, because I like reading. Blacklisting is something I don't agree with; there are some stories my friends have writ that I DON'T like at all, and the next thing I know they put one up that's Nobel Prize.
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We have *tried* to do the arrogant Haldir bit but I think he just goes all soft on us around Faramir for some reason. LOL It's just how Anorien and I write and how we see them together. But yes, the idea of love at first sight is a common theme in our stories just because we *like* the idea of that.
In A Different Light I tried to write David as colder at first, and them not getting along but I just can't write him that way for long because I dislike him that way. When you are writing alone it's easier I think but when you are writing with your best friend as the other character in this case Anorien writing Haldir or Craig I have a hard time making my Faramir or David be hateful to her boys because I love HER so much. LOL Maybe that makes sense?
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*Likes angst. Sorry. ;)*
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The next story we post though does show different sides to the characters...they like each other immediately then there is this competition for the job and their egos get in the way. But they WANT each other, despite it all they really can't keep their hands off each other but keep saying they don't like the other. Sorta funny I guess...but maybe it will be more what you are looking for? If not...then I guess you can feel free to give up on us after it and no hard feelings?
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Hope you are happy. You achieved your goal.
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um...just got an anon comment: Your writing partner won’t agree that I’m right, so I’m hoping you might. I do like the stories you write, but love at first sight every time is a bit tedious. I don’t see why you post in fellow_shippers, as no one comments…maybe because they feel the same way I do? I hear that you two have a fan base, but…I’m not sure why. Trust me…a little hate/hate goes a long way. :)
If it wasn't you someone was using your comments here to be hateful to us...it worked though. I won't be posting here anymore.
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I thought we'd just had a discussion covering two sides to a topic and that we didn't get nasty at all offering our differing opinions. So...it shocked me when she showed the comment to me.
And I had also thought it strange it was anonymous too because both of us reacted the same way...why would you post anon when you posted here under your user name? Made no sense...and it's part of why I brought it to your attention.
*scratches head* Seems it's some other chickenshit person who latched onto your not even that negative of comments to be a little nasty. Sorry they dragged you into it though. I don't blame you for being pissed off. I would be too.
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I'd also like to add that while I may not be the biggest fan of your stories, I do NOT see any problem with posting your stories here if you so wish. If the community was named "We Hate David Wenham and Craig Parker", yea, it'd be inappropriate. But it's NOT; it's for fans with a fave OTP in the LotR fandom who want to write about them. If you're not getting comments, so what? I myself post a thousand stories in some communities, sometimes not getting more than one response. That person has no right to tell you "don't post"... they can say "don't like" if they wish, but that's it. No need to be mean, then tag a smile at the end.
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And they were wrong we do occasionally get comments from this community, but even if not there are lots of places we've posted and not gotten comments and then stopped and had people email us asking why. Not everyone who reads, comments.
I agree with the no need to be mean and tag a smile at the end. That was just tacky.
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If they can't use their real name to make comments to you and make their comments more contructive in the crits, don't bother listening to them.
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Another anonymous poster had read a comment I made to someone I know well who said reading a part of Beneath the Stars was really hard for them. THey had a bad experience in their RL past and I knew of it and commented that maybe she should skip that story if it hurt too much. Some anonymous asshole went to Anorien's LJ copied my comment and said "Why write if your writing partner is telling people not to read?"
See a pattern? I do. I just wish they'd say shit like that to me. She just ignores and deletes their comments...and I think they know her well enough to know she'd just do that. Me? I'd post it public on my LJ and say "Bring it on..." if you get my drift. hehehe And I think they also know that.
So I think it's someone just being nasty and they have been for a long time and used you thinking I wouldn't mention it to you. But I felt it was only the thing to do is ask you why you did it if it was you...though I had a suspicion it wasn't and wanted that confirmed. I find it amusing now actually. They are too stupid to come up with their own critcism that they have to leech off the comments of others. LOL
Honestly that just cracks me up!
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Anyways, good to talk to yas. :)