Chapter 21 / 37
Written by Jessi Maxwell - send C&C to Megami_no_Remon@hotmail.com
Duo and Zechs performed a thorough and relatively exhausting sweep of Quatre's estate, though they really didn't expect to find much. Whoever had planted the explosives in Epyon had wanted to target Zechs, obviously, and probably had no intentions of hurting anyone else in the estate. Despite their assuredness that their hunt would turn up no real results, neither of them had survived the sort of life they had by being reckless. It took them the better part of the day to finish scouring the grounds and testing various electronic devices.
Eventually Zechs found himself settling down in an armchair with a soft sigh. Duo came in a moment later and flopped down without ceremony on the couch. The older man couldn't help the smile that twitched his lips at Duo's complete lack of grace.
"Man...that was a wasted day. Still, wouldn't have felt very good about it if I didn't check the damn place," Duo muttered. "And I wish we hadn't given ALL of Quatre's staff the next couple days off. I'm hungry."
Zechs smirked. "You wanted his staff to watch us tear the place asunder in search for bombs that may not be here? There is no need to worry them. Especially since we didn't find anything."
"Yeah, I know..." Duo brightened and sat up. "Hey, I can go try to cook somethin'!"
// "I've only set the kitchen on fire twice since you've been here!"... Hmm. // "Ah...maybe I should make something." Zechs interjected hurriedly, standing up. "After all, it was my decision to send the kitchen staff home."
"Alright, then...do ya need my help or do you think you got it?"
Zechs grinned and headed for the door. "I can handle it. I won't be long. Don't expect anything fancy, however. My talents lie in piloting, not cuisine."
Duo sat up and peered over the back of the couch at Zechs, his grin taking on a sly, flirty edge. "Oh, I'm sure you have other talents..."
Zechs froze as he looked at Duo. The moment their eyes met, a bright spike of desire went through the both of them. Duo was aware that his face was starting to flush a bit under the undeniably intense gaze Zechs had turned on him. His throat suddenly went dry and he unconsciously flicked out his tongue to lick his lips. For one heart-stopping instant he expected Zechs to charge across the room and ravage him right then and there. Duo wasn't really sure if he was relieved or disappointed when the older man swallowed and composed himself. "I...will go make dinner. Excuse me."
Duo nodded weakly, sinking down further into the couch. He shifted uncomfortably, his pants suddenly feeling way too tight. "Damn..." he murmured to himself as he fumbled for the TV remote and flipped the switch, trying very hard to distract himself. He was more or less composed when Zechs strode back into the room, bearing a tray with two plates, a bottle of wine, and a pair of glasses.
With a wide grin, Duo sat up and peered at the offering. "That looks awesome!"
Zechs' lips twitched into a smile. "Duo...they're just sandwiches."
Duo eyed the neat, delectable looking sandwiches before him, while mentally comparing them to the whirlwind-on-bread he usually created. "Well, I still think they look fantastic." He accepted a glass of wine and took a sip before starting to tuck into his sandwich.
Zechs leaned back, rather amused as he watched the braided teen putting away his food with startling efficiency. "You certainly know how to demolish a meal."
Duo blushed, freezing in mid-bite. He swallowed and then offered Zechs a sheepish grin. "Eh. Y'know, before I started hangin' around with Q and them, I didn't really have anything except the clothes on my back and my Deathscythe. I scavenged for money. Sometimes I had enough for a roof and some chow. Usually I had to pick roof. So...er. I guess I kinda started to appreciate food and I eat whenever I can get it and as much of it as I can put away because I got used to not knowing where my next meal was comin' from. Or when."
Zechs frowned before speaking. "I will make sure that is a worry you never have again."
A pair of luminous violet eyes blinked at him. "Ah...never's a long time, Zechsy..."
Zechs sighed softly and set down his glass of wine, moving the lot of it out of the way. Duo flashed a mournful look at the last few bites of his sandwich but was distracted when Zechs took his hands and a pair of intense ice-blue eyes captured his. "I've been doing some thinking."
// Uh-oh... // Duo thought with a slight inward frown. // What'd I do wrong? Was I too forward earlier? Maybe he doesn't want me as anything more than a friend... // "Yeah...?"
Zechs nodded. "Yes. I realized today, after nearly losing you..." Zechs paused and swallowed before continuing. "I realized I can't bare the thought of losing you...now or ever. It made me realize how much I've... // Don't say it, you'll scare him away... // Zechs steeled himself and then again brought his soul-searing gaze up to meet Duo's. "I learned how much I've fallen for you. I love you."
A startled and amazed expression crossed Duo's face, and Zechs saw moisture building up in Duo's eyes. That was about the only warning he got before Duo suddenly launched himself at Zechs, nearly tackling the man as he hurled his arms around his neck and kissed him hard. The platinum blonde recovered quickly, however, his arms wrapping tightly around Duo as he returned the kiss with equal fervor.
When Duo finally surfaced for air, his lips were swollen from the force of the kiss and he was panting, his cheeks flushed. "I love you too," he whispered, continuing to give Zechs a series of soft and breathless kisses. The bigger man smiled at the sight - it was a downright predatory smile that sent delicious chills down Duo's spine. Zechs hauled the boy more firmly into his lap and leaned in again. His kiss wasn't as desperately passionate as Duo's had been, but it was remarkably thorough and melted Duo's brain entirely.
Duo was sure he was tingling right to the tips of his toes. His mind was utterly blown. // Damn, no mortal man should be able to kiss like that...I think he just destroyed me... // Duo swallowed thickly as Zechs finally pulled away. His mind was reeling and he was quivering. He couldn't recall ever being as aroused as he was at that moment. His jeans seemed brutally confining. "Zechs..." he managed to whisper, his voice rather shaky.
"Yes, love..." Zechs responded with a throaty purr, amused by just how undone his little lover was by his kiss.
Duo's blush deepened, but he managed to somehow find the strength to speak. "I...want you to touch me..."
Zechs arched an eyebrow and a slow smile spread across his face. "Is that all...?"
Duo shook his head slightly, his voice dropping to a sensual, husky tone. "No...I...I want you to make love to me. I'm yours...I want you to take me. I know you won't hurt me. I don't want to be afraid of it anymore...please..."
The sight of this beautiful creature begging him to ravage him sent a powerful surge of desire through Zechs and he couldn't help but groan slightly. "Oh, yes. I shall." Before Duo even realized what had happened he found himself pinned flat on his back on the couch as Zechs lay over him and kissed him hungrily.
A noise that was half moan and half sigh escaped Duo as Zechs claimed his mouth. So intense were the man's kisses that he didn't even realize that Zechs had pulled his shirt up until the kiss was broken and the shirt fully removed. Zechs smirked and trailed hot, wet kisses over Duo's throat and across his collarbone, devouring every inch of him as he passed.
A strangled gasp escaped Duo as Zechs' tongue flickered teasingly over one of his nipples, then moved to the other. His hands automatically flew to tangle in Zechs' luxurious silken tresses, although a wince crossed Duo's face when his burned hand gave a painful jolt of protest. The twinge of pain was rapidly forgotten a moment later, however.
Zechs continued to trail fiery kisses down Duo's slender frame. He paused for a moment, his eyes searching the boy for a hint of protest. Finding none, he smirked and slid his hands up. It was the work of only a moment for his long and slender fingers to unfasten Duo's jeans.
Duo swallowed, suddenly feeling somewhat nervous. // Why should I feel so nervous? God, I want this...I want HIM... // Oblivious to his mental argument, Zechs didn't wait for it to be resolved before tugging Duo's jeans off and out of the way. Duo noted with a start that his boxers seemed to have vanished in the process as well, and he was entirely naked.
Zechs stepped back for an instant to admire his lover's lithe frame, his eyes devouring Duo's body as surely as his lips had a moment earlier. "Untie your braid," he said softly. There was a firm note in his voice, however, that announced that it was not a request.
Duo moved as if on autopilot. He slowly plucked the tie free from the end of the thick weave of hair and unraveled it. He leaned back when the task was complete, blushing deeply. Zechs thought he had never seen such a beautiful sight. Duo was the picture of innocent lust - his eyes were dark, lips slightly parted, cheeks flushed. His hair fanned out across the couch behind him like a chestnut waterfall. His swollen erection was flat against his stomach.
Zechs could only groan, his own cock throbbing achingly inside the confines of his pants. Without a word he slid back to his former position. Duo's eyes were wide and staring as Zechs kissed his way down his belly. A loud cry was torn from his throat a moment later and his back arched as the man suddenly shifted to trail his tongue along the underside of Duo's rampant erection.
"You like that?" Zechs murmured, amused at the boy's reaction. Duo simply groaned in response. He didn't bother to wait for a response - after all, the answer was obvious - and resumed leisurely exploring Duo's body, trailing hot, wet kisses along his length before pulling it into his mouth.
The effect on Duo was electric, His entire body jolted sharply and he cried out. Zechs was quick to restrain him, his strong hands gripping Duo's hips and holding him in place, slowly rocking his head forward and swallowing more of his little lover.
Duo was floored. His mouth was open in a silent gasp, his eyes rolling back and flickering shut. Nothing could have prepared him for the sensation of this delicious wet heat around his erection. Zechs' tongue seemed to be everywhere at once. It briefly occurred to Duo that Zechs must have done this before, but that realization quickly evaporated and was dismissed as completely inconsequential as a fresh wave of pleasure crashed over him.
The older teen groaned softly himself, feeling Duo's tight grip on his hair. He hadn't expected quite such a powerful reaction from the boy and he couldn't deny that it thrilled him immensely. A noise that sounded suspiciously like a purr escaped him as he pleasured his beautiful lover, enjoying the power he wielded over the boy.
Duo moaned, panting desperately. The pleasure rapidly proved to be too much for him and his body jerked involuntarily as his orgasm overtook him abruptly. "Zechs! Ahhhh!" he wailed, sure for an instant that his body couldn't possibly withstand such intense sensation and he would surely black out.
A self-satisfied smirk was on Zechs' lips as he withdrew slowly, moving back up next to Duo and pulling the dazed boy into his lap, giving him a thorough kiss. Duo managed a low moan, tasting himself on Zechs' tongue. The mere thought sent a fresh shiver through him.
Zechs slowly stood up and deftly scooped Duo up in his arms. The younger teen let out a startled eep before flashing Zechs a breathless grin. "Eh, I probably couldn't walk anywhere right now anyways...damn...that was...amazing."
Zechs regarded his lover with a hungry grin, his voice laden with promises that sparked Duo's desires anew. "Mm, we've only just begun."