by K. Sterling
“Good idea,” he said as he stood. Ben’s eyes were drawn to the erection pushing against the front of Landon’s shorts as he walked past and he was helpless to stop himself from following. He admired Landon’s ass as he leaned over the toilet and almost stopped him when he pulled his shorts back up and went to the sink. Ben’s patience was slipping but he didn’t think that bending over the sink or the cold marble floor would be ideal, so he waited as Landon washed his hands and reached for an electric toothbrush. “While I’m thinking about it!” He pulled open a drawer and waved for Ben to look inside. Ben blinked at a dozen or so brand new toothbrushes then looked at Landon. “Want to skip ahead to the Toothbrush Stage and pick one?” He asked and Ben raised a brow as he stared at Landon and blindly pulled one from the drawer.
“Do you have a lot of sleepovers?” He asked and Landon rolled his eyes as he reached for the toothpaste.
“Almost never,” he said as he applied it to his brush. “I get them from the dentist and I can’t bring myself to throw them away,” Landon explained and Ben relaxed as he opened the package and tossed it in the trash. He set his new toothbrush next to the sink then wrapped his arms around Landon’s waist and watched him through the mirror.
“I want you to convince me,” he murmured softly as he caressed Landon’s ear with his lips and Landon froze.
“Row?” He asked around the toothbrush and Ben nodded before his tongue traced the edge of Landon’s ear. Landon was still for several seconds before he went back to brushing his teeth. He finished quickly and Ben thought he might have seen Landon’s hand tremble as he turned on the water to rinse.
When Landon turned in Ben’s arms, his mouth was cool and tasted like mint as their tongues tangled and Landon guided Ben into the bedroom. They shed clothes along the way and when they fell on the bed, Ben felt a nervous flutter until Landon’s body covered his. He was smooth and hard and everywhere they touched, heat flared. Instead of feeling dominated, Ben felt revered and cherished as Landon’s hands and lips explored his body. Ben gave in and was soon swept away, need and anticipation overwhelmed him and any concerns he had were long gone.
Even though he knew what to expect, every sensation was new to Ben as Landon took him deep into his throat and his finger gently traced Ben’s hole. He should have tensed and probably asked Landon to slow down but all he felt was an urgency as his passage tingled in anticipation.
It was as if Landon could read Ben’s mind. He was tender and slow as he gently fingered Ben’s ass as he sucked his throbbing length. Three fingers stretched and probed as Landon’s lips and tongue wrapped around Ben’s cock. While it didn’t feel uncomfortable, Ben had yet to feel any real pleasure as Landon’s fingers worked inside of him. He just felt restless as he waited for Landon to touch his prostate. Ben bucked his hips and must have moaned, Landon raised his head and his hand stilled.
“Do you want me to stop?” His voice grated and was thin as he waited. Ben shook his head.
“God, no! I’m ready,” he said. “I want you to fuck me, Landon,” Ben announced and Landon groaned as his head dropped and he took Ben deep into his throat as he sucked hungrily. Ben heard ripping and Landon released Ben’s erection as he quickly stretched the condom over the head of his cock. Ben appreciated that Landon applied a generous amount of lube before he crawled over Ben’s body. Landon’s lips covered Ben’s and his tongue swirled seductively as he pressed against Ben’s puckered entrance. There was pressure and stinging as he slid past the tight ring and Landon swallowed Ben’s gasp. But Landon’s hands were everywhere and his body molded around Ben’s as he waited for Ben to relax. The tight clenching of the muscles around the head of Landon’s cock softened and Ben sighed into Landon as he felt him slowly slide forward. There was so much pressure but it was accompanied by warmth and pleasure that pooled in Ben’s groin and slid down his legs. Ben’s shoulders came off the bed when Landon reversed and a current of electric pleasure rushed through him. Landon froze.
“Are you alright?” He asked huskily and Ben nodded as his arms wrapped around Landon.
“Don’t stop!” He begged. “That was so good,” Ben breathed and he felt Landon relax in his arms as they closed around him.
Landon panted Ben’s name over and over as he smoothly rode him but all Ben was aware of was how completely saturated he was in Landon. He was everywhere around Ben and he felt so full as Landon continued to thrust slow and deep. Not that Ben wasn’t enjoying the pleasure that rolled through him but he was enthralled by how much of Landon he could feel as their bodies twisted and slid against each other. Ben’s hands splayed and pulled at Landon’s back as his legs wrapped around Landon’s as he tried to pull him closer and deeper. Landon’s hands closed around Ben’s ass as he angled his hips and Ben’s eyes crossed as Landon ground against his prostate.
“Oh, fuck,” Ben whimpered. “There!” He pleaded and Landon chuckled as he rocked into Ben.
“There,” Landon agreed as his mouth covered Ben’s and he drove forward.
Ben would have sang or recited poetry if his lips hadn’t been fused with Landon’s. He’d swear he saw stars as the pleasure swelled and the heat became more intense. The tiny gland in his ass and his sack tightened as pressure pushed up his shaft. It took Ben a moment to realize the hot, wet slick that coated their stomachs was come and that it was his. It continued to pour as pleasure and pressure swirled through his groin. Then, his nerves drew tight and Ben arched in Landon’s arms and his world became bright as it exploded.
“Jesus!” Landon gasped as Ben’s passage clenched tight and spasmed around Landon’s shaft. He bucked and groaned as his release was pulled from him and he followed Ben into blind bliss. Landon’s body shuddered and he twisted in Ben’s arms, chanting his name breathlessly. He collapsed and his breath was damp and hot in the corner of Ben’s neck as Landon’s chest heaved. “Sorry,” he mumbled as he pushed off the bed. “I don’t want to crush you,” Landon murmured and Ben shook his head and clung to Landon.
“Stay.” He held tight, still mesmerized by the perfection of Landon’s body locked with his.
“Ok,” Landon sighed as he buried his face in the corner of Ben’s neck again and slid his hands between Ben’s back and the bed. Their chests pushed against each other and Ben let the heaviness take over as his eyelids fell.
It could have been several minutes or hours when Ben’s eyes opened. Landon was asleep in his arms. At some point he had pulled out but their bodies were still intertwined. Instead of confusion or regret all Ben felt was joy. And desire. He bit his lip as he tried to decide what he wanted more as his hands skated up Landon’s back. He hummed drowsily and Ben felt warm lips slide against his shoulder.
“Do you need me to move?” Landon asked and Ben nodded as his lips found Landon’s ear.
“I need you to move exactly like you did last time,” he whispered and Landon’s head rose and he stared down at Ben in shock.
“You sure?” He asked and Ben grinned.
“I think we need to do it again, I’m not completely convinced.”
Chapter 12
Can a smell be addictive? Ben wondered as he rubbed his nose in Landon’s hair. The alarm on Ben’s phone buzzed and he cursed silently as he swiped his phone off the bedside table. He couldn’t snooze again, as a rule, he was only allowed two. He shut off the alarm and took one last deep breath, savoring Landon’s scent and warmth before he had to get up. Ben shifted his shoulders and hips and Landon grumbled incoherently before rolling away. Ben dropped a light kiss on his shoulder and smiled as a soft hum drifted from Landon then Ben carefully slid from the bed.
Despite the fact that it was the sixth morning in a row that he’d woken up in Landon’s bed, Ben still couldn’t believe all of it was real. They had settled into an easy rhythm, everything felt so natural and comfortable. Ben would have laughed if someone told him a few weeks earlier that he’d have a corner in someone else’s closet for his clothes and all of his
toiletries in someone else’s bathroom after a few days. Yet there he was, pulling a pair of his jeans and one of his shirts out of Landon’s closet. He shook his head as he went onto the bathroom and started the shower. Somehow, it all made sense, Ben decided as he brushed his teeth and waited for the water to heat. He didn’t think he’d ever get over the smell of Landon’s shampoo and sighed happily as he took a long whiff before reaching for his face wash.
“You’re up early.” It was a drowsy mumble and Ben smiled as he rinsed his face before turning to find Landon leaning against the bathroom wall.
“I have a doctor’s appointment before work. Sorry if I woke you,” Ben said as he leaned out and waited for Landon to kiss him.
“Is everything alright?” Landon’s brows pulled together with concern as he brushed his lips against Ben’s. Ben nodded and pecked at Landon’s lips before leaning back under the water.
“Just a checkup and the routine blood test,” he said as he rubbed shower gel over his chest and Landon nodded as his eyes followed Ben’s hands. He exhaled loudly before pulling his gaze to Ben’s face.
“Well, I’d better stay out of the way and let you get ready,” he mumbled and Ben shared his disappointment. He was tempted to pull Landon in but there was no way he’d get out the door on time if he did.
“I’ll have a short day though. Want to meet for lunch?” He asked and Landon grinned as he leaned against the bathroom door.
“Sounds good. Text me and let me know when you’ll be done and we can work out where to meet,” he said before he pulled the door open and slipped out.
God, this couldn’t be more perfect, Ben thought as he spotted a cup of coffee next to the sink as he stepped out of the shower. He dried off quickly and moaned as he took a sip. It was just right. Ben’s lips twisted as he tried to recall if he even told Landon how he liked his coffee. He hadn’t. Ben pushed away a hint of tension, refusing to let reality ruin the peaceful, happy current carrying him through the morning. He whistled softly as he finished getting ready then found Landon in his office, working at his desk.
“I’ll see you later,” he murmured as he kissed Landon’s neck and chuckled as he looked over Landon’s shoulder at a colorful illustration of a dog typing feverishly on a laptop. Landon was in the middle of sipping his coffee and moaned for Ben to wait then pointed at a piece of paper on the corner of his desk.
“I found that while you were in the shower,” he explained as Ben picked it up. “They’re my results from last month,” Landon said and Ben’s brows rose as he scanned. He wasn’t surprised to see that Landon was clean and in perfect health.
“Great,” he said as he passed the sheet back to Landon. “So…” Ben said as he searched Landon’s face. Once again, they were casually drifting into a more advanced relationship phase and Landon was confusingly nonchalant. He smiled as he turned in his seat and slid his hands around Ben’s waist.
“So, whenever you’re ready, we don’t have to keep using condoms,” he replied and Ben felt like he was very ready. He groaned as he rested his forehead against Landon’s.
“You’re making it very hard for me to leave this morning,” he complained and Landon’s lips brushed against Ben’s as he nodded.
“I know, I can feel how hard this is for you,” he teased softly then sucked on Ben’s lower lip. “If it makes you feel any better, it’s very hard for me to let you go,” Landon whispered and Ben twisted his hand in Landon’s shirt and pulled him closer.
“If I don’t leave now, I’ll miss my appointment,” he mumbled and Landon sighed heavily.
“You’d better go, then. The sooner you get tested, the sooner you get results, the sooner…” He let his voice trail off and nipped Ben’s lower lip before leaning back. Ben nodded as he stepped back.
“I never thought I’d be this excited about going to the doctor,” Ben said under his breath and Landon laughed. “I’ll text you later,” he said as he turned and went for the door.
“I’ll be waiting,” Landon called and Ben waved as he left.
“Me too,” Ben said and knew that the next few days were going to be the longest of his life.
Chapter 13
“Do you mind if I borrow a pair of black socks?” Ben asked as he walked into the room in nothing but a pair of boxers and rubbing some sort of lotion or cream onto his stomach. It was something with cocoa butter and Landon’s jaw twinged as he stepped out of his closet and reached for Ben.
“You can have anything you want,” he murmured as his fingers traced the waist of Ben’s boxers. They slipped beneath the elastic and his nails grazed as he wrapped his hands around Ben’s ass. “After I see about this,” Landon said as he pushed Ben’s boxers over his ass. Ben’s erection sprang free and was hard and hot as it pressed against Landon’s thigh. Landon nipped Ben’s lower lip before he turned him and pushed him face first onto the bed.
“I thought you wanted to go out for lunch,” Ben mumbled as Landon’s knees dropped onto the bed. Landon growled softly as he kissed the hollows on either side of Ben’s spine.
“After I eat,” he whispered before sliding his tongue into the cleft of Ben’s ass. Goosebumps spread over Ben’s smooth, warm flesh and Landon grinned as he pushed Ben’s knees out and up, opening Ben. Landon’s tongue traced the pucker around Ben’s hole and he groaned in delight as the soft cinnamon and sweet taste of Ben’s flesh flooded his mouth.
“Jesus, Landon!” Ben hissed as he arched his back and raised his ass, in invitation. Landon unzipped his jeans and freed his cock before he was in too much pain then hooked his arms around Ben’s thighs and pushed his face between Ben’s cheeks. He lapped hungrily, coating Ben with his saliva and was about to drill his tongue into Ben’s tight hole when there was a loud knock at the front door. Landon’s head snapped up and he blinked a few times before he swore and jumped to his feet.
“Shit! It’s Lindsey!” He whispered loudly as he stuffed his erection into his boxer briefs and jeans before carefully zipping. Ben rolled over and pressed his hands against his face as he stifled a loud moan.
“Your sister?” He muffled and Landon nodded as he spun in circles trying to get a handle on the situation.
“Here,” he said as he grabbed a pair of sweatpants off the top of the laundry basket and tossed them at Ben. “Put these on. She’s here to pick up Keith. I can’t believe I forgot about that!” He complained as he ran into the hall. He froze before he turned and dashed back to the room. He skidded on the rug and grabbed the door frame. “Give me a minute before you come out,” Landon said then jumped when there was another knock. He waited until he saw Ben nod in confusion before taking off. Landon sprinted to the door then checked his appearance and caught his breath. He had a serious hard-on and lacked a shirt, he hoped he was relatively presentable. He pulled the door open and smiled brightly. “Lindsey!” He said loudly as he took in her very tanned yet exhausted appearance. She sighed heavily as she leaned in for a hug and paused. Her nose wrinkled and she held a hand in front of her, obscuring her view of his crotch.
“Was I interrupting something?” She asked accusatively and heat flooded Landon’s face as he threw his arm around her neck and kissed her forehead.
“Couldn’t you come in before you make everything awkward?” He asked and she snorted as she kissed his cheek and walked in. “How was the trip?” Landon asked as he shut the door.
“Fine. I’ve never had so much diarrhea in my life,” she grumbled before she dropped a plastic shopping bag on the table. “I got you a bunch of ugly knick-knacks, I’m sure you’ll fall in love with something in there,” Lindsey said as she placed her hands on her hips and narrowed her eyes at Landon. “What’s up with you?” She asked before she pointed at Landon’s head and groin. He frowned and leaned to look in the mirror by the door. His hair was a wreck, his lips were red and swollen and he was still sporting a rather stubborn boner. He cringed as he pushed a hand through his hair.
“I was actually
in the middle of something,” he said as he nervously approached his sister. “I kind of forgot that you were coming by this afternoon and Ben and I were…” he waved vaguely and Lindsey’s head pulled back.
“Ben? Who is Ben?” She asked as her head swung around. Landon reached for Lindsey’s arm and rubbed it soothingly.
“Ben’s my…” His cheeks puffed out as he floundered. “Boyfriend,” Landon said abruptly and Lindsey’s eyes were wide when they returned to Landon’s.
“Boyfriend? I’ve been gone for two weeks! What the hell happened?” She asked loudly. Landon held his hands up and shrugged. He knew that Lindsey was going to have a hard time with this. He’d come out to his family when he was in high school but it wasn’t something anyone talked about. Everyone just politely ignored it. He was closer to Lindsey than anyone else in the world (though he was starting to feel like Ben was edging her out) and he worried about her reaction the most. She always insisted that she was fine with it but she never asked about Landon’s love life or lack of.
“Jason introduced us and it’s been really great,” Landon explained and Lindsey was completely still. “I really like him, Linds,” he whispered and she nodded jerkily. Then gasped.
“He’s here? Now?” She whispered loudly and Landon grinned.
“Ben, could you come out here?” Landon said loudly and Lindsey looked like she was ready to bolt. He wrapped an arm around her shoulder and squeezed. Ben’s head peered around the bedroom door before he stepped into the hall.
“Oh, good God!” Lindsey whispered under her breath as he walked into the living room and Landon bit the inside of his cheek to keep from laughing. It was quite a first impression. Ben was wearing nothing but Landon’s sweatpants and the legs were pulled up around his calves so it was less obvious that they were a touch too small. His skin was still shiny from the cocoa butter and Landon attacking him. There was a hint of warmth to his cheeks as he offered his hand and Lindsey’s shook as she took it. “Holy shit, you’re beautiful!” She declared before her hand flew to her mouth. Landon covered his eyes and shook his head in disbelief. He heard a soft chuckle from Ben and looked between his fingers to find Ben smiling bashfully at his feet.