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Morning sunlight peeked in through the cracks of the apartment window and warmed Jae’s bare shoulder and neck. He grumbled and pressed closer to Datu, who was mostly wrapped around him under the blankets.
“Five more minutes,” Datu muttered under his breath without opening his eyes.
Jae slowly opened his eyes to gaze at Datu, where his nose nearly pressed into Datu’s chest. They both still smelled vaguely like the spices from their dinner, which was simultaneously a bit distracting and also made Jae want to curl up more and soak in the comfort.
His internal clock told him he probably had about two hours before he needed to be on his shift.
I wanted to meditate before work, he remembered, vaguely. He hadn’t been doing it much lately, and he needed to get back in the habit. The tornado he and Pavi had faced off was terrifying, and Datu was right that Jae wanted more practice with his bending. And Jae knew it would probably help with his anxiety. He’d already talked with Karthik about teaching the girls to do it, even if Nisha was a bit averse.
Meditating required not being in bed, though. But when Jae started to move, Datu just squeezed him tighter and pressed his face into Jae’s hair.
Jae laughed, with a heart full of Datu’s affection, and said, “Datu, we should get up and shower.” They both had work today.
Datu lowered his face to press kisses to Jae’s neck. “Don’t wanna.” When he moved, Jae blinked to realize why he might be in a morning mood.
I suppose we did go to bed early, he thought as he reached down to palm Datu’s hard cock, making the taller man groan.
Datu pressed his lips almost to a bite against Jae’s skin.
“Once and then a shower, mm?” Jae asked as he moved his left palm delicately up and down Datu.
Datu hissed against Jae’s skin. “Havens, Jae… Yeah, okay.”
Jae reached up with his right hand to push Datu’s chin up for a kiss, not letting up on his left.
“Mmm…” Datu murmured against him. His long dark hair brushed against Jae’s hand.
Jae felt his own heartrate pick up. This wasn’t meditating, but it was nice in its own right as a wake-up routine. He pushed Datu onto his back, and then pushed himself up so he could straddle his boyfriend. His long hair fell down his back as he gazed down.
Datu’s half-lidded grayish blue eyes gazed up at him, and his smile was soft, even in the shadow of the rising sun in the darkened room. His warm hands moved to Jae’s thighs, and his cock pressed up against the crack of Jae’s ass.
Jae grinned down and pressed against it, knowing it was working Datu up even more.
“You’re playful this morning,” Datu said with a grin. “It’s a sexy look on you.”
Jae’s face heated. For now, he was still a bit sleepy, and a lot of his anxiety from the previous day was gone. In this room, with Datu, it was just them. And he didn’t want to leave that for all the worries that awaited them, no matter how pressing they were. Karthik, Shilpa, and Hamka would handle Pavi and Nisha. And his squadmates were all diligent without him constantly pressing them. They wouldn’t appreciate him showing up early.
Jae moved up and reached behind himself to better move Datu’s cock. He was still really loose from the previous evening, so he got it inside without much trouble, and slowly lowered himself back down to kneel over Datu, breathless at the exertion.
Maybe I need to do more morning stretches, he thought, resting his hands on Datu’s borad, muscular chest.
“Fuck…” Datu said with a groan. “You want me to keep going or…?”
“Let me,” Jae said as he lifted himself up once, nearly emptying himself of Datu’s cock, before lowering himself back down. It was harder earlier in the morning, but the stretching was good, and waking him up more. His own cock was taking interest in the proceedings, and already leaking over Datu’s chest. He slowly pushed himself up again.
Datu watched him, taking everything in and making Jae’s face burn even hotter. Datu’s hands moved to Jae’s ankles, gently squeezing and massaging the skin there as time passed.
Jae faltered as Datu’s cock hit deep inside him, making a soft wave of pleasure move through him.
“I love watching you,” Datu said at last, “But we both need to wake up a bit. If you don’t mind?”
Jae laughed and said, “I might need the help.”
“Well, then,” Datu said as he moved his hands up to grip Jae’s hips. “Hold on.” Datu used his thick guard muscles to easily lift Jae up, and then slowly lower him back down, meeting Datu’s thrusting hips.
“Mmm,” Jae said as he leaned forward over Datu. His breathing was fast now.
“Touch yourself, babe,” Datu said, as he increased his speed just a little. “You have a schedule to meet, right?”
Jae’s face burned in embarrassment, remembering how Karthik apparently thought he was too focused on following rules. “We have time…”
“I didn’t mean it as a criticism,” Datu said. “It’s cute how you’re so hard-working. Means I have to work extra hard to keep up.” He demonstrated this by speeding up even more, and thrusting deeper, making Jae gasp on each thrust.
Jae reached down to hold his own hard cock, feeling himself shake on the thrusts. The bed creaked beneath them, and he was glad the apartment walls were thick. Couples could move out of the Brigade Compound, which was convenient for a variety of reasons.
Then Datu pressed deep inside him, and Jae yelled, coming all over his hands and Datu’s chest as a sparking wave of pleasure rocketed through his body.
“Fuck,” Datu said as he grasped Jae and sat up, allowing to move his hips even faster.
Jae wrapped his clean arm around Datu, holding on for life, even as his breathing shuddered around his release. He could see the light growing in the window, and he could distantly hear Ellora waking up for the day.
Datu made a loud groan as he came, and then stilled, panting against the left side of Jae’s head. His arms wrapped around Jae’s back, holding him close as they breathed heavily against each other and shook.
Jae’s feet were splayed behind Datu’s hips, and he was sweating. The blankets and air were hot and sticky. In the relative quiet, Jae could hear more of the town, with food sellers calling out their wares for people looking for breakfast.
Jae’s stomach grumbled.
“Yeah, I’m hungry, too,” Datu said as he rubbed Jae’s back. “If we’re fast getting washed, maybe we can grab breakfast together?”
Jae nodded, but leaned his head against Datu rather than moving. He was comfortable, with Datu still wrapped around him and no new – or old – problems to deal with. Or at least he could pretend as much for a little longer. They hadn’t had a ton of moments like this recently and he wanted to savor it.
Datu leaned his head against Jae’s and was quiet for a while, seeming to respect the moment. But eventually, he said, “Or we could both call in sick and just stay here all day? Who’d know better?”
Jae snorted and said, “You know we can’t do that.” And he knew Datu wouldn’t. Datu was almost stricter with his scheduling than Jae was. He just handled it better. It was one thing that made him respect Datu so much, along with his charisma and charm.
“I guess not today,” Datu said with a grin. He turned to kiss Jae’s ear. “But sometime, maybe. If you need to.”
“I needed this,” Jae said, making Datu look at him. “Just… being here with you.” All the secrets were still uncomfortable. And one day, he’d have to explain things. “Datu… I love you. You know that, right?” Every day, he felt lucky to have Datu at his side. To have chosen and be chosen one of the best men Jae knew to spend his life with.
Datu’s expression grew solemn. “Of course I do. I love you, too.” He leaned forward and kissed Jae on the lips.” But when he pulled away, he said, “You’re getting serious in a worrying way again.”
“Maybe everything that’s happened lately has shown me how fragile what we have is,” Jae said. “And I want you to know how I feel, no matter what we face.” Things were going to keep changing with the Avatars around. And Jae and Datu both worked dangerous jobs. Even if they didn’t, there was always risk. The storm and the rampaging camodillo showed that.
Datu studied him for a bit before saying, “Well, I do know.” He gently pulled Jae off of him, settling him carefully on the bed, before reaching down for the towel they’d used last night to clean up.
Jae didn’t even want to look at the mess beneath him. But he did summon a small breeze to dry their sweaty skin a little.
Datu smiled at him before saying, “You can go first if you can get up from here.” He pointedly glanced at Jae’s legs.
Jae snorted before saying, “All that lifting hasn’t made you tired?”
Datu grinned and leaned forward until their foreheads touched. “I could go all day, babe.”
“So pick me up and carry me, then,” Jae challenged, even as his face heated again, and he had to ignore the temptation. “And we can take a shower together.” At least that way they could chase the fantasy of relaxation and fun a bit longer.
Datu’s grin widened and he reached out and pulled Jae into his arms before standing up.
Jae wriggled and then grabbed Datu’s chest. “Datu!” He wasn’t truly afraid of falling, but it was still startling.
“Your wish is my command,” Datu said as he walked to the shower.
Jae bit back more laughter and squeezed Datu tighter.