Dreams sometimes do come true. At least for Ryan and Ben they have. After a decade apart, they consummate their love and vow to stay together forever. See how they're doing in this week's chapter of In Pieces. Don't forget to visit the other Briefers and see what's up with them. Their links follow my tale! Enjoy!
In Pieces #38 (10.1)
The warmth of Ben’s body against his was soothing. Ryan
couldn’t remember the last time he’d slept so well. After they’d made love,
he’d fallen asleep, wrapped around Ben. Even now, he was reluctant to open his
eyes, start a new day—he wanted their first night to last forever… or at least
as long as possible.
He felt soft lips touch his own, eliciting a smile at the
thought of Ben.
“Morning, sleepyhead,” Ben whispered, then kissed him again.
“I forgot how adorable you look when you’re sleeping.”
Ryan cracked one eye open, just enough to peer into Ben’s
face, hovering just over his. No one had ever called him adorable before. His
heart swelled at the words, even as he couldn’t help but think what a lovesick
fool he was. But he didn’t care. If Ben wanted to call him adorable, he could,
even if that word applied to Ben much more than him.
“Why are you awake? Let’s sleep a while longer.”
Ben’s smile was dazzling, and yet wistful. “Wish we could,
but it’s going on noon. We have a show tonight, things to do.”
Almost twelve? Jesus. Ryan couldn’t remember the last time
he’d slept in so late. Normally, he wasn’t one to linger in bed.
“I wish we could stay here all day,” he blurted out without
thinking, then blushed. His mouth was
running ahead of his brain, which was still half-asleep. He didn’t want Ben to
think he was avoiding work, that had nothing to do with anything. Ben’s pleased
expression told him he had nothing to worry about.
“I wish we could too.” A slight crease furrowed his brow,
and he cast his gaze down, not meeting Ryan’s. Ryan’s heart skipped a beat in
concern.
“Is something wrong?”
Ben didn’t answer immediately. Ryan reached for the hand
that was pressed against his chest, lifted it and kissed each fingertip.
“Ben….?”
“I was just wondering….” Ben began then paused. “I mean… was
I…. okay?”
Oh, so that’s what the problem was. Ryan felt himself relax.
He turned Ben’s hand over and gently kissed the palm. “You were magnificent,”
he said softly. “Everything I ever dreamed you’d be…” Damn, did he say too much
again?
Ben glanced up, eyes filled with wonder. “You… you dreamed
about us being together… you and me?” He sounded incredulous and excited both.
“Of course I have. I’ve loved you
for a long time, Ben. Losing you was the worst thing that ever happened to me.”
That was his heart speaking now. Nothing but the truth between them, from now
on.
“I’m sorry, Ryan. So so sorry…”
As Ryan watched, a tear fell from
one of Ben’s eyes, then another. He quickly brushed at them, but Ryan was
faster. He brushed his thumb across Ben’s cheek, trying to stem the tears.
“Please don’t cry,” he said. “It wasn’t your fault, it was…. It wasn’t your
fault,” he amended hastily. He didn’t want to bring up his stepmother. Maybe he
didn’t care for her, but she was still Ben’s mother and he had to respect that.
He didn’t want to upset Ben by badmouthing the woman, whether she deserved it
or not.
He suddenly realized, though, that
Ben had not mentioned her once since they were reunited, except to explain that
Liza had taken away his phone and laptop, so he’d been unable to communicate
with Ryan. He pushed the thought away. What did that matter? At this moment, It
didn’t.
Several moments passed in silence.
But it was a comfortable silence, not an awkward one. Ryan felt as though he
could gaze into Ben’s eyes forever. But alas, all good things must come to an
end. At least that’s how the saying went. Unfortunately for Ryan, his bladder
was becoming insistent on being dealt with, and he certainly couldn’t do that
there.
As if he could read Ryan’s mind,
Ben leaned down and whispered, “We have tonight, my love, and every night from
here on.” God, how good those words sounded.
“You know it,” he replied. “You and
me. Forever.”
Without warning, Ben pulled off the
light blanket that covered Ryan, his gaze roaming along his naked body before
settling on his crotch.
“Got wood?” he said mischievously.
Leaning down, he planted a soft kiss on the head of Ryan’s cock. Ryan moaned.
Damn, why did he have to get up?
“Come on, we should get moving. I’m
surprised they haven’t beaten the door down yet.” Ben reluctantly rose, his
hand trailing across one of Ryan’s bare thighs. “Damn, I hate to see you cover
that.”
Ryan blushed fiercely, but before
he could respond, a knock sounded at the door.
“Looks like I jinxed us.” He winked
at Ryan, before calling out to their unseen visitor, “Be down in a few.”
“About time,” Ryan heard someone
mumble, but he wasn’t sure who it was, and he didn’t really care. Groaning, he
pushed himself up, then swung his legs over and forced himself to rise. Ben was
already rummaging in his dresser, pulling out articles of clothing.
Guess he’d get this over with so
they could attend to business. That’s why they were there, after all. And Ben
was right… they had tonight, and every other night for the rest of their lives
to be together. Nothing would tear them apart now.
to be continued
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