Epiloge to Valentine's Adventure
by Reets
Nick woke up and groaned. The sun was bright and shined into the cave, making him squint. He remembered Derek trying to wake him earlier, wanting to make love. He had been less than nice telling him no and he knew that Derek would be angry. Not because he didn't want to make love, but because of the way he told him to 'bugger' off. His muscles ached and his ass hurt. He groaned again thinking of the horseback ride in front of him today. He peeks under the cover and moans. "Trader." His cock was hard and weeping, like it was most mornings, but today he didn't want to find Derek or his hand and take care of his problem. Today, he wanted to sleep.
"Hey, you awake?" A groan from beneath the blanket answers Derek's questions and he pulls back the blanket. "I see you have a problem."
"Don't." Nick bats away Derek's hand.
"You don't mean that." Derek reaches over and strokes the smooth skin lovingly, gently caressing the hard shaft. "I can take care of this for you."
"Too tired."
"No obligations," He wraps his fingers around the cock and Nick's hips leave the bed in time to his strong rhythm. "See, you didn't mean that." Nick's climax was silent, but strong. His body jerks and quivers as it recovers and he collapses back on the pillow.
"I guess it's your turn." Derek grins and kisses his nose.
"No need love, I've been up for hours. Are you really going to sleep all day?" Derek feels his forehead, fearing he may have caught his flu bug. "Are you feeling all right?"
"I'll be out in a bit."
"Good, I've got some news."
"What news?"
"I arranged for us to stay another day."
"You did what?"
"I called Alex and told her we wouldn't be back until tomorrow." He leans in and tries to kiss Nick, but Nick turns his head. "Is there a problem?"
"Yeah, did you ever think I might have had plans for tomorrow or for today that matter, you never said a thing about staying out all night. Did you ever think I might have had something else to do?"
Derek's face fell, he stands up, turning away quickly before Nick has a chance to say anything. He heads out to the corral and grabs one of the saddles. Of course this was happening, why would Nick want to stay with him, why would want to be with him at all. He struggles with the horse, who feels his anger and it shys away. He captures it again and ties it to the railing, tossing the blanket on quickly, then the saddle. "Derek, what are you doing?"
"Getting ready to leave. That is what you wanted wasn't it?" Nick wraps the blanket around his body and sighs. This was not going to be a good day.
"It's okay, you've already changed the plans, we might as well stay."
"No, we'll go." Derek grabs the other saddle and heads for the other horse.
"Maybe we should talk."
"You think?" Nick's anger swells.
"Look Derek there's been little else you've wanted besides have sex, since we got here."
"So and you haven't?" Derek almost laughs, but shakes his head instead, not understanding the sudden change in his friend. "You're my lover aren't you?"
"Yeah, but I had hoped I was more than that."
"Of course you are, you know how much I love you."
"I'm sorry, it just seemed like you didn't want to anything but..." Derek jumps across the corral gate and follows Nick into the cave and watches him dress.
"What's wrong with wanting to touch you, be with you, make love with you. I see you every day at the Legacy, we talk about work, chat about the weather. We even have three meals together. But not once am I able to just reach out and touch your face." Nick closes his eyes as Derek's hand brushes his cheek. "Do you know how hard that is?"
"Of course I know, I feel the same way." Nick pulls away from the touch and pulls a tee-shirt over his head.
"Then why was it such a problem?"
Nick pulls on his sweats and stares up at Derek.
"It wasn't just that...I..."
"What?" Derek's voice was stern and Nick fights the overwhelming urge to explode back.
"It's embarassing, okay." Derek takes a deep breath and puts his hand on Nick's shoulder as the younger man turns away.
"What is it?"
"You and I make love, maybe once a week at the house. If we're lucky that is."
"Yes, and?" Derek turns Nick around and lifts his chin. "What?"
"I'm sore, down there." Derek closes his eyes a pained expression crossing his face. "I didn't want to say anything, cause you'd think, you did something wrong and I love it when we make love. We just don't usually do it this much." Derek pulls him close, silencing his breathy explanation.
"I'm so sorry love, I didn't think. If you'd just said something, instead of exploding." Derek says pushing back a step.
"I know, but when you said we were staying another day. I just didn't think I could handle it.You were already angry about this morning. I'm sorry, Derek."
"That's why you didn't want to make love?" A quick nod and Derek pulls him close again. "If you still want to go back we can."
"It's okay. Maybe we can just slow down a little. Between that horse and you, my ass feels like it'll never be the same." He gasps as Derek grabs an ass cheek and squeezes it lightly.
"There are things we can use to make you feel better, I just don't have anything with me." Nick nods and wraps his arms tight around Derek.
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The noon meal was served under a large umbrella, just shelther enough to prevent the burning rays of the sun. "Nick," Nick raises an eyebrow as he takes a bite of chicken. "Did you have plans today?"
"Yes," Derek nods and continues eating. "There's this guy and I think he has a thing for me." Derek watches his eyes nervously. "Anyway, he asked me out and I thought I'd hang out with him."
"I see." Nick meets his eyes, noting the worried expression on his lover's face.
"I've heard he's really great in bed too." Derek refuses to meet his eyes, not wanting to hear to hear what Nick is telling him. "He sure can come up with some weird stuff to do though." Nick grasps his hand and squeezes it hard, making Derek look at him. "I love you."
Derek relaxes, finally figuring out that Nick is talking about him and not some other man. Derek's laughter is one of relief and joy.
"I know we only made offical plans for yesterday, but I had hoped we could at least sleep into together today." Derek raises an eyebrow.
"Don't you think, we might have made love a lot if we had stayed at the house."
"Not three times." Derek's grin is full of pride and mischief.
"Not bad for an ol' guy." Nick grins, Derek's accent always thickens when he's emotional or upset.
"Not a bad old guy." Nick finishes his lunch and pushes the plate away. "How about a hike?"
"How about...let's explore that cave behind the waterfall" Nick nods and gets up. "Nick." Derek grabs his hand and pulls it to his lips. "Please, don't ever feel you can't come to me with these things. I will understand." Nick lowers his eyes, still embarassed.
"I know, but..."
"I mean it. If we're to be sucessful at this relationship of ours, we need communication and honesty. We have enough to deal with from the ourside world. Let's not add to that."
"I know, I'm sorry. No secrets."
"No secrets."
"Let's explore that cave. Perhaps Cupid left something for you there?"
"Oh, he might have, might he?" Derek smiles and they head off to explore the cave and their relationship.
End--I'm nuts now. Back from mush land, on with the weird, wonderful world of PTL.
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