Tattooed Heart

by Judy



Pairing: O/Q, Q/M implied,

Rating: R m/m sex.

Warnings: Mild dominance/submission. Voyeurism discussed.

Category: Angst. First Time.

Archive: M_A, anybody else you want it you got it.

Disclaimer: As always the Jedi belong to George Lucas.

Spoilers: None. Obi-Wan is 21

Summary: Sequel to Tattoo. Qui-Gon makes amends.

Notes: Thanks to Amber for her beta and ADM for her efforts. Any remaining mistakes belong to me alone. I may have bitten off more than I can chew. I hope it does not prove indigestible.

Feedback: Yes please! Reply to OldToxicHd@aol.com



"We decided that because the people we loved owned our hearts we should have their names tattooed on us. Showing that they owned our bodies as well."- Bant 'Tattoo'



Obi-Wan's cock hung limply inches from his face. Gingerly he grasped the penis before him and lifted it gently. There along the sensitive underside were letters picked out in green calligraphy. It took a moment before his brain was willing to process the name. Qui-Gon Jinn was the name of Obi-Wan's secret love.

Stunned Qui-Gon dropped his apprentice's penis as if it was a red-hot brand. Struggling to breathe to think he fell back on his heels. Trying to school his features the Master watched helplessly as his Padawan's face crumbled from resignation to hurt. From one aching breath to another the young man fled to his room, the door slamming behind him.

'What have I done', his mind screamed. He leapt to his feet and ran to Obi-Wan's door. Quiet sobbing could clearly be heard. Laying his forehead against the cold hard surface of the door his mind raced along the training bond he shared with his Padawan to find it blocked. Not just blocked, nearly severed! Despair and panic rose in equal measure almost overwhelming him before he could disperse them into the Force.

"Obi-Wan, Padawan, open the door" he pleaded. "It was not what it seemed. Please let me in." Qui-Gon strained to hear an answer. The sobbing continued unabated.

Centering himself he considered his options. One option was patience. He could wait until his apprentice opened the door on his own. He feared Obi-Wan would have irrevocably come to a decision by then and be tightly shielded before the door opened. He dreaded seeing the features he knew so well set along stubborn, willful lines shutting him out. Another course would be to force the door and make the younger man listen to him. Hadn't he forced things enough already, his conscience screamed. He had handled this very badly letting his jealousy rule his actions. Closing his eyes he immersed himself in the Force seeking guidance.

Determination showed in his eyes as he opened them moments later. Reaching out with the Force he tripped the locking mechanism of the door. His beloved Padawan lay before him on the narrow student sleep- couch. Still naked Obi-Wan was pressed tightly into the join between the wall and the bed. Sobs continued to wrack the lithe form. Kneeling silently beside the crying man he leaned forward and brushed his lips against the nape of his Apprentice's neck. Obi-Wan's back stiffened. A tendril of thought along their bond was ruthlessly repelled.

"Go away Master." Bitterness filled the young man's voice.

"No" the Master murmured sighing, "I will never leave you my love." Carefully, his body trembling, he planted soft kisses along Obi-Wan's shoulder. Kissing the delicate outer curve of the ear before him he spoke softly, "I love you my beautiful Padawan." Qui-Gon continued kissing outlining a shoulder blade. Kissing was too shallow a word for his obeisance. Taking his time the Master nuzzled the soft skin over his love's spine. His tongue darted out to taste the tender flesh. A shudder passed through the skin beneath his lips.

Obi-Wan had begun to slowly relax under Qui-Gon's attentions. The shuddering sobs had ceased. Heartened he moved to nibble the edge of his Apprentice's ribcage concentrating on the areas that elicited the greatest response. Still the slim body stayed resolutely turned away from him.

Setting aside his own desires he cleared his mind focusing only on that which his lips touched. It became as a meditative trance. His world shrunk to ascertaining and fulfilling the needs of every square unit of the young man's back.

Forgotten were his own tears as their saltiness blended with the taste of the skin he worshiped. He was erect. How could he not be aroused finally kissing the shell that contained the bright spirit he loved. The responses of his own body were immaterial. He had delayed the gratification of his flesh for so long it no longer seemed necessary. Implacably the Master covered Obi-wan with kisses and nips tracing bone, sinew and muscle. Diligent, he thought no further than the next portion of his Padawan's succulent tissue he needed to soothe.

It was with surprise that he reached the soft rise of Obi-Wan's buttocks. Overcome he lay his cheek gently against the small of his Apprentice's back. Closing his eyes he basked in the living warmth. Nothing had ever felt so right as this skin next to his own. Surely Obi- Wan could sense this too. He poured the love and concern that filled his heart through the bond between them hoping that his love would accept some of it. A soft moan escaped the supple body.

Qui-Gon pledged his love quietly, his lips pressed into his Padawan's flesh. Inhaling deeply he let the scent of his beloved lend him strength. With the help of the Force this will work. It must work. He would not give-up after waiting so long. He would make amends, make things right with Obi-Wan. Fresh tears leaked from beneath his lids to trickle down the smooth skin against his face.

Touching his Padawan with his hand for the first time since entering the room Qui-Gon's trembling finger softly slid along the cleft in the young man's behind. The muscles on either side clenched, denying him access. Heedless of the wrench in his gut at the exclusion he followed the path of his finger with his tongue. Muscles still clenched Obi-Wan nevertheless quaked at the intimate caress. Determined, the Master slowly licked the valley again and again until he felt the muscles on both sides relax. He nuzzled the tender flesh for moment fighting for composure. Planting small kisses down towards the ring of puckered tissue his heart leapt when he felt Obi-Wan pushing back into his kisses. Restraining himself he merely brushed his lips over the entrance to his love's body. He promised himself that there would be time for more intensive exploration later after he had won his Padawan back.

Moving to explore the young man's legs he let himself smile at the faint moan from Obi-Wan. Using both hands as well as his mouth he made sure that the strong thighs and calves received the attention they deserved. He was about to begin on the young man's feet when they were swiftly pulled from his grasp.

"Enough, Master please." Obi-Wan blurted turning and raising himself to sit on the edge of the bed. He visibly trembled his eyes closed his hands white-knuckled gripping the bedding. Distress and arousal warred over his features.

Qui-Gon shifted and sat back on his heels before his Padawan's knees. Flushed, tear-streaked and lips parted Obi-Wan's face was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He permitted himself to drink in the sight of his beloved. Muscles jumped and twitched beneath the smooth skin as if the young man was ready to explode. The Master wanted to gather the rigidly held body in his arms but dare not. His eyes drifted down of their own accord to the upright penis. Green letters danced livid against the angry flesh bobbing up between Obi-Wan's thighs.



Obi-Wan strove to achieve some measure of control within his self- imposed darkness. In all the fantasies he had of revealing his feelings to Qui-Gon he never came close to envisioning the events of today. He had had pleasant daydreams of seducing his Master. Overcoming his objections with his love. Other scenarios featured the older man crazed with lust just taking him. Humiliated before his Master had never been part of his dreams.

It would be easy to blame Bant for telling about the tattoo. Facing three masters, one of them on the Council he knew he couldn't have done better than his friend and no doubt would have done worse. Part of him wished that the Calamarian had told all. Then maybe he could've talked to his Master. Instead things had gotten bad so quickly he was sure Qui-Gon would've sent him away if he knew.

If he was honest with himself he had to admit that things had been going downhill for months by the time Bant had coughed up her egg- sack about the tattoo. He knew the exact day when his Master had changed towards him. It was the day of his astrophysics exam. Elated with his performance he had hurried back to their quarters to share his good news. His happy words died on his lips when he saw his Master. The man had looked stricken, his eyes bright with unshed tears.

Obi-Wan had waited for Qui-Gon to tell him of the tragedy that had brought the sorrowful mien. He had seen that expression or at least its kin a few times on the Master's face and composed himself to bear the bad news. However the older man had told him nothing and had forcefully rebuffed his questions. Over the next few days he had seen the unexplained sadness replaced by chilly disapproval.

Soon he could do nothing right. The warm comradery he had enjoyed at his Master's side was gone. Every time he turned around he found his teacher staring at him as if he wanted to thrash him. Commands and lectures were the only words he received from the other man. Obi-Wan wracked his brain for what he had done to offend his Master so.

Then he had found his poem missing. It had been stupid to carry it around but the childish scribble had made his unrequited love more bearable somehow. If his Master had found it, read it and realized it was about him. Obi-Wan's heart had sunk further sure that the older man had been insulted by his composition and the audacity of his feelings. Steeling himself he had gone to his Master and asked if he had seen it. Qui-Gon had denied seeing anything like it and that was that. Masters do not lie. They might withhold information if they thought it was appropriate but lie, no.

Feeling more composed Obi-Wan dared to let himself consider his Master's words and actions since the older man had forced the lock on the door. Qui-Gon whispering of love into his ear, into his skin. The words he had dreamed of for so many lonely nights. Those lips making love to his skin. He had wanted to turn into that touch, that warmth so badly. There was a time when he thought he would accept any relationship his Master offered on any terms. After the tyranny of the last months he wasn't sure.

Submission, so much of his life had come down to submission. Obey the will of the Force was the cornerstone, and in his mind it had become synonymous with following Qui-Gon. Willingly he had served his Master and the Order, striving for perfect compliance. Acceding to quaint customs and ugly prejudices on every mission. Deferential to master and knight alike. Everyone's wishes took precedence over his own. He had been happy in his surrender, his duty.

That changed just as his Master had. The man had been so ruthless and severe that Obi-Wan had instinctively sought escape. Qui-Gon hadn't desired to bend him but to break him to wrest all the secrets of his soul. It seemed that keeping his tattoo private had become a fight for the integrity of his spirit. As if in yielding, a part of him would ceases to exist. He had not openly defied his Master but he had resisted as much as he dared. If he acquiesced to the large man now would he find himself helplessly dominated more of a slave than a partner? Would Qui- Gon expect him to submit? Could he agree to such subjugation, could he refuse?

He knew that his Master was waiting patiently for him to respond. That Qui-Gon had stopped when he had asked him was a good sign he decided. He could not test the other man's mood without dropping his shields and he was not going to do that if he wasn't sure.

Opening his eyes at last he beheld the man he loved and had learned to fear seated before him fully clothed, legs folded beneath him. Oblivious to his gaze the Jedi Master was staring at his cock.



Suddenly terribly conscious of his own nudity Obi-Wan reached to cover his groin. Even more quickly his master caught his hands and kissed them.

"Forgive me for staring Padawan" the Master murmured. "For me to see my name on your precious flesh, especially there. . ." Licking his lips Qui-Gon swallowed convulsively.

Blushing furiously Obi-Wan unconsciously leaned towards the moist mouth. Realizing what he was doing the younger man stopped and pulled back. He would not surrender his will for a kiss. Not even one from his Master. It wasn't pride. It was survival of his ego, his individuality that prompted his withdrawal.

Qui-Gon surged forward following his Apprentice's retreat. The big man's chest insinuated itself between the tightly clasped knees and his long arms wrapped around the slender torso pulling Obi-Wan close.

"No!" Obi-Wan cried. His over-sensitized flesh rushed to climax from the added stimulus of his Master's chest. Pushing hard against the other man's shoulders he tried to stop his ejaculation. Cum spattered Qui- Gon's front spurting over his tunics, throat and beard.

Uncontrollable shudders wracked the smaller man and he closed his eyes in humiliation. Obi-Wan felt the arms release him. Fresh tears coursed down his face.

Spent, the Apprentice at least found his composure more easily regained post-orgasm. Not bothering to wipe the tears from his face he once again looked upon his Master and waited for the rebuke.

Qui-Gon was scraping his Padawan's seed from skin and cloth with delicate sweeps of his fingers. Stunned Obi-Wan watched as the Master brought each captured droplet to his mouth sucking his fingers clean. Sensing the Younger man's scrutiny Qui-Gon flushed crimson continuing his cleaning nonetheless. "I had wanted to taste this at the source but this is delightful in its own way" Obi-Wan's Master rumbled, a shy smile transforming his features.

Sighing deeply, it was a moment before the Padawan could trust his voice. "We need to talk, Master, . . . Qui-Gon." Obi-Wan's voice emerged hoarse, uneven.

"Yes. Whatever you want, my love. I want to apologize. . ."

Obi-Wan cut him off, "Strip." His tone was much more controlled this time.

"What?" A flicker of doubt flashed in the older man's eyes.

"Strip" he repeated. "You're my Master, older and bigger than I. I can't change those things and I don't want to." The Apprentice groped for words. "There is already so much inequality between us. I will not accept any more. Either you strip or I need to dress." He began to rise.

"Yes. Yes Pad . . . Obi-Wan of course" Qui-Gon stammered attacking his clothes with trembling hands.

Obi-Wan savored each portion of his Master's body as it was exposed. He felt the tension within him ease. Maybe his Master really did want him, not a slave.

Qui-Gon dropped his eyes from the younger man's turning his face away embarrassed by his own arousal. His turgid erection sprang free from his trousers, the crown slick with pre-ejaculate. His blush deepened. He visibly warred with himself not to cover his genitals.

As soon as he was fully naked he again knelt before his Apprentice and abased himself. He pressed his forehead to the top of younger man's feet, his hands resting flush against the floor on either side.

"I humbly beg your forgiveness Obi-Wan. I have lied to you, betrayed your trust. I have violated your privacy. I disregarded your feelings and undermined your self-confidence. I let my obsessive jealousy and fear harm your training."

The Padawan tried to interrupt placing a hand on the grey-streaked hair.

Qui-Gon clutched his Apprentice's ankles. "Please I beg you let me finish. I humiliated you to your friends and before the High Council. I was cold and harsh in my treatment of you. I nearly got you killed." The Master's voice cracked. "I don't deserve to be your master let alone your lover. I will do anything to repair the damage I've selfishly caused. I am truly sorry. I love you. I submit myself for any punishment you deem fit. Please don't leave. . . me."

Silence stretched between the two men. Shock robbed Obi-Wan of his voice. He stared open-mouthed at the man crying against his feet. Shivers chased each other over the Master's frame.

The older man's obvious distress unlocked the Apprentice's paralysis. Taking the trembling shoulders in his hands he tried to lift them. The Master began franticly kissing Obi-Wan's toes the grip on his ankles turning almost painful. He'd thought I had been trying to push him away the Young Jedi realized. Drawing on the Force he slowly dragged Qui- Gon upright.

"Why Master? Why did you do this?" Obi-Wan cradled his love's face wiping the tears away with his thumbs. "What started it?"

This time it was Qui-Gon who had his eyes shut. "I found your poem. The thought of you with another tore me apart. I kept seeing him touching you, corrupting you. I had not known true jealousy before. As much as I fought it, it consumed me. Rage filled me. I had to know what man had stolen your heart from me."

"Why didn't you talk to me. I worried that you had found it. I thought you'd realized it was about you and it had sickened you. I was waiting for you to cast me off." He kissed the older Jedi's eyelids, his forehead, the bridge of his nose.

"I know now the poem was about me." He mused aloud more to himself than to Obi-Wan. "But then I did not. I was afraid if I confronted you about it I'd lose you altogether. I was a fool. All this could have been avoided if I had asked you." Qui-Gon shook his head in shame.

"We've both been foolish. As Master Yoda said 'Plenty of blame there is for all.' Let no more fear come between us."

Obi-Wan kissed the older man's lips chastely thrilling at their softness. He could not get enough of that mouth. More kisses followed. The sweet heat called him. His tongue traced the velvety lips demanding entrance.

A wave of possessiveness engulfed the young Jedi mixing with the lust and love already there. Emotions overflowed him. Partially lowering his shields he let the heady combination pour down the link with his Master.

Pushing forward the Apprentice overran the Master pressing him onto his back. The erection under him desperately thrust into his belly. His tongue took Qui-Gon's mouth much like he planned to take the Master.

The older man opened under Obi-Wan's onslaught. He was drowning in his Padawan unwilling and unable to resist. Long ignored needs soaked up sensations and emotions as the younger man ravaged his mouth. Abruptly Qui-Gon's lips were abandoned. Moaning he raised his head seeking to renew his connection to that savage heat. Arms sought to bring his suddenly devilish apprentice closer again.

Evading his Master's attempts to capture him he snaked down the long chest. Using quick nips, kisses and finger tweaks he made his way to his goal. In a moment he was on his knees between his beloved's legs.

Reaching Qui-Gon's engorged cock he found himself pausing overcome by the sight. He had dreamt about seeing this flesh erect countless times. Several shades darker than the surrounding tissue it arced over the taut stomach the flaring head pointing at the navel. So solid so beautiful. Well short of frightening, his Master's penis was considerable nonetheless and the thought of it thrusting inside him was generating an intense internal heat. He couldn't look at it without wanting it in his mouth. Wrapping his hands around the solid shaft he lifted the dripping head to his lips.

Qui-Gon watched avidly as the young man smeared precum on his lips. A groan escaped him as Obi-Wan took the crown of his erection into the hot recesses of his mouth. He knew he wasn't going to be able to last long he had almost come just seeing his Padawan handle his cock. He writhed trying to hold off, to prolong the exquisite agony.

Watching the Jedi Master squirm he swirled his tongue softly around the head filling his mouth. Probing the small slit in the tip for more tingling fluid he felt Qui-Gon's trembling hands rest on the back of his head.

"Oh Obi-Wan. . Oh Love that feels. . .Oh suck me . .Yes. . Please!" Qui-Gon's disjointed babble started as a whisper and quickly evolved into a shout as his Apprentice swallowed his penis deeply.

His Master's hands fisted in his hair. Obi-Wan knew the man was fighting the urge to force more of his cock deeper. Tears started in his eyes as he resisted gagging on the large organ. Using the Force he soothed the muscles of his throat. Slowly he pulled back until once again only the crown was in his mouth. Pausing he waited for Qui-Gon and in a few seconds he felt the pressure of the Master's hands on his head increase prompting him. Obi-Wan lowered his mouth over the cock taking even more into his throat. Swallowing repeatedly he massaged the hard length further down his throat. He raised and lowered his mouth again and again rapidly.

Head thrown back the big man whimpered as Obi-Wan's nose reached the curling hair at the base of his erection. His scrotum was drawn tight against his shaft meeting the young man's chin. Clever fingers stroked his balls and he was lost, his orgasm tearing through him.

The cock in Obi-Wan's mouth swelled and then pulses of thick spicy fluid were shooting down his throat. Sucking as well as he could, cum still backed up flooding his mouth. Releasing the softening flesh he sat back.

Qui-Gon sprawled in front of him drenched in sweat, gasping for breath, beautiful in his abandon. Sliding his chest up along his Master's until they were once more face to face, he wet his lips with cum and kissed the parted lips beneath him. Hands clutched his head deepening the breathless kiss. Qui-Gon's tongue licked the inside of his mouth finishing by cleaning his lips and chin.

Strong arms wrapped around his back holding him tight. Obi-Wan licked a path to his Master's ear. "Are you all right my Master?"

"Oh yes, my Obi-Wan, I survived, barely." The older man replied softy patting his Apprentice's back.

"Good. Climb up on the bed and I'll be right back."

"Climb up . .?"Qui-Gon queried muzzily.

"Yes climb up to the bed so I can fuck you, my Master." He let a hint of steel enter his voice.

"Fuck me. . .?" The older Jedi began as his eyes snapped open. "Obi- Wan?"

Pulling back, determined grey eyes met confused blue. "I will take you, my Master, make no mistake. The bed would be more comfortable but it's your choice. Consider it punishment if you like. Now up you go. Hands and knees." With that he'd left the non-plused Master to search for lubricant.



Obi-Wan lingered outside his room afraid that he would find a very angry Jedi Master inside. Sighing deeply he released his anxiety. There was no way to tell how Qui-Gon had reacted. He wasn't sure himself why he'd felt compelled to take this course but it felt right. Another deep breath to calm his racing pulse and he stepped into the room.

Hips raised, his Master knelt before him on the narrow bed, his head pillowed on his forearms, face averted. Setting the cup of oil he'd brought from the kitchen alcove on the bedside table he eased behind the trembling form. Draping himself over Qui-Gon's back he felt the older man stiffen. Kissing the shallow hollow between shoulder blades he wrapped his arms around sleekly muscled chest.

"You are so beautiful my Master" he nuzzled the surprisingly soft skin.

"Just do it Padawan. I accept your punishment" Qui-Gon hissed between clenched teeth.

Straightening he reached for some of the oil and started to slowly caress the Master's buttocks and the cleft which divided them. "Years ago I used to watch you when you brought your lovers home to your bed. I could see everything through the vent over my desk." He felt the tension in the flesh beneath his hands increase. "Watched as you prepared them and then thrust into them. I'd wanted to be the one receiving the pounding of your cock. I fantasized about it all the time. You stopped bringing lovers home. Why was that Master? Did you find out I was watching? You never said anything. No matter."

Obi-Wan's oil-slicked finger circled the other man's anus. "I never saw you taken this way. All the times I witnessed, you were on top as it were. Why was that?" His voice was silky. The other man remained silent.

"I've never done this you know. I've read about it and watched you do it of course. Always my teacher whether you meant to be or not." Chuckling he trapped Qui-Gon's hips against him with one arm and the assistance of the Force as the bigger man tried to pull away. The Master could've used the Force and his superior size to free himself but he didn't. One finger wormed its way into the tight ring of muscle. "How do I do it? Tell me how to fuck you my beautiful Master." Leisurely he pumped the single digit in and out twisting it to spread the oil more.

"Obi-Wan. . . " Qui-Gon grunted as the invading finger found his sweet spot. "You seem. . . to be doing a fine job on your own."

"Thank you my Master. But I do need you guidance." He again stroked the spot that had caused such a satisfying response. "Is this correct?" The older man jerked in his grasp. "I've no desire to hurt you my love indeed I wish to give you pleasure. Tell me when you're ready for the next finger." He kissed Qui-Gon's shoulder and laid his cheek against the sweat slicked skin. While he found this incredibly arousing he had no urge to hurry things. He wouldn't enter the man till he begged. Begged for him.

Removing his finger he ignored Qui-Gon's moan and coated it once again with oil. Reinserting it he assumed a torpid rhythm hitting the Master's prostate with each slow thrust. Hips reluctantly started to push against the intruder. Obi-Wan submerged into the sensations surrounding his finger and the play of muscles across the older Jedi's back.

"Another" Qui-Gon ground out finally.

"Another?" He queried absently.

"Put another finger in."

"Are you sure? There's no rush I could do this all day. Are you sure you are ready?"

"Yes! Damn it put another finger in. Please."

"Of course my Master." Withdrawing his finger languidly, he dipped two fingers into the oil. Dripping he pressed them into the Master's most intimate spot. Qui-Gon pushed back eagerly groaning with this new trespass. "There, does that feel better?" Sluggishly he resumed thrusting rhythmically. With his other hand he gently petted the heavy erection hanging between the other man's thighs.

Grunting loudly the Master thrust hard into Obi-Wan's hand and immediately after pushed back forcefully burying the fingers deep in his ass. Obi-Wan held him tightly stilling his movements. "Are you all right my love? We can stop." A small smile visited the young Jedi's face briefly but he kept his voice serious, concerned. He bent and kissed the over- heated skin of the man beneath him.

"No! Yes! Don't stop" Qui-Gon panted sweat dripping from him.

"No? Yes? Which is it my Master?" he started slowly pumping his fingers again but removed his hand from the older man's cock.

"Don't stop. . . .I'm all right. . .More!" The Master growled between thrusts.

"More? More what? More fingers, more thrusting? Tell me what you want?"

Qui-Gon threw his head back desperately trying to see his Padawan's face. "All of it. .more fingers. . Harder fuck me harder." His voice vacillated between a whimper and a shout.

"Yes my Master." A third oiled finger joined the other two stretching Qui-Gon's opening further. The Master sighed luxuriantly. Muscle resistance melted as he thrust harder, faster into the willing ass. He could feel and hear the other man's rock hard penis slap against his belly with each thrust. The hips were pushing back hard to meet his fingers.

Abruptly he stopped and withdrew his fingers. Draping himself over the sweat-soaked back once again he let his own hard-on nestle into Qui-Gon's cleft. The Master writhed under him rubbing his backside against Obi-Wan's shaft. The moment stretched. He could feel his Master's movements getting more frantic with each passing second.

"Fuck me! Obi-Wan. . .I want your cock in me! Please. . .Now . . Please. . Fuck me!"

"Yes, Love. It's all right. You are mine, my Master." He stroked the well-muscled back gentling the big man as he would a spooked animal. Leaning back he poured more oil into his hand and coated his erection. Qui-Gon watched him hungrily over his shoulder.

"Please!"

"Say it. If you want me to fuck you, say it."

"What. . . What do you want me to say? Fuck me?"

"Say you are mine, my Master, and I will fuck you as hard as you want."

The Master hung his head no longer wishing to meet his lover's gaze. "I .am . yours. . .Yours. . Fuck me. . please."

Placing the head of his cock at the stretched muscular ring he slowly slid it home. "So hot! So perfect, my Master."

Bucking his hips Qui-Gon started a fast, hard rhythm. "Fuck Me! Fuck Me Harder!"

Holding his Master's hips in a punishing grip Obi-Wan complied, thrusting into the other man as hard as he could. Checking the older man for pain through their bond and finding none he gave himself over to the moment.

They grunted their pleasure together with each thrust. He wanted to reach and grab his Master's cock but he couldn't make himself let go of the other Jedi's hips. Then he realized Qui-Gon's own hand was furiously working the erection. The sight wrung an even more frenzied rhythm from Obi-Wan.

With surprise he felt a trickle then a torrent of emotion thunder down their bond. Love, lust, shame and guilt all were overwhelming him battering against his shields. It was too much. He arched every muscle straining intent on driving his cock ever deeper into the man under him. His shields broke with his release. Distantly he heard shouting.

Qui-Gon reeled from the backlash of his Padawan's broken shields and his own climax. His body convulsed nearly throwing Obi-Wan from his back. Helpless he collapsed into the narrow bed, Obi-Wan's breath harsh on his back.



He had volunteered for this Mace Windu reminded himself for the thousandth time. Thinking to spare Master and Padawan further embarrassment he had offered to meet with the men and report his findings to the High Council. Rubbing his face he released his feelings of guilt over the matter, again. Dread was a leaden weight in his gut. They had been such a good team he thought sadly. No use anticipating, if master and apprentice needed to be separated so be it. He'd know soon enough.

It had given him some small measure of hope when he had talked to Qui-Gon this morning. Sounding weary but calm the Master had suggested the luncheon date. A public versus private meeting argued that they had managed to settle things. He hoped so it pained him to see his friend in such distress. Not to mention the boy, almost ready for knighthood, it would be more than a pity if they lost him over this. Sighing, he watched for the pair to enter the dining hall.

Qui-Gon appeared at the entrance his Padawan one pace behind and to the side just as was proper. Opening himself to the Force he watched the two approach trying to glean as much information as he could before they reached him. They were both tightly shielded but that was to be expected. There was something. He relaxed further letting his intuition have free rein. Understanding dawned the Padawan led the Master. One pace behind and to the side he may be but he led his Master to the table regardless. Reserving judgement he smiled and stood in greeting.

"Master Jinn, Padawan Kenobi I'm pleased you were able to meet with me so soon."

"It is our pleasure Master Windu. Padawan?"

The boy bowed. "With your permission, my Master, I will fetch our trays. Would you like me to bring you one as well Master Windu?"

Shaking his head he resumed his seat. "That won't be necessary Padawan, thank you."

The Apprentice nodded and after exchanging a look with his Master left moving towards the food lines. Mace took the opportunity to study the master seated across from him. Qui-Gon's eyes remained trained on the youth's retreating form for the space of several heartbeats before he turned back to face him.

With great deliberation Qui-Gon presented himself to his friend for closer examination.

Mace searched his friend's face letting the Force guide him. Serenity glowed from the other man's features. Then again Jedi Masters were supposed to be serene. However there was serene and serene. Recently he had seen his old friend wear his serenity like a hair shirt stiffly and with an air, which bespoke long hours of meditation. This was different. Only a long time companion or one gifted in the Force would be able to see it. There was a dreamy quality to his face a softening of lines usually set. He looked younger. The anger and despair that had been lurking behind his eyes was gone.

"Well Qui-Gon?" Mace asked at last.

"Well what?"

"Qui don't make this harder than it needs to be. Did the boy show you his tattoo? The High Council doesn't need to know the name as long no abuse took place and the matter has been resolved between the two of you."

"He is a man Mace not a boy. I'm sorry I had forgotten about the Council."

"Man, I stand corrected. I can believe you forgot the Council you ignore them most of the time anyway." The Council Member couldn't keep a small smirk from his face.

"That's an exaggeration and you know it." Qui-Gon returned the smile. "The matter is resolved between my apprentice and I. There was no abuse."

"That is well my friend but I need to know if he showed it to you. It's an issue of compliance as you should know."

"Yes he did willingly" the master blushed deeply as he spoke.

Grin broadening he clasped the other Jedi's hand. "I don't think you need to tell me who's name you read on that man's genitalia. Imagine seeing one's name on such an intimate part of another's body." It was interesting to watch his friend and former lover's skin turn an even more fiery shade.

"You have no idea Mace. No idea at all." Qui-Gon suddenly pinched the bridge of his nose his eyes closing, struggling against a surge of emotion.

"Qui? . .Are you all right? As a friend tell me what is going on. Frankly I'm worried about you. Should we take this somewhere more private?"

"Like last time Mace?" He snorted looking up at the man across from him his eyes too bright, his smile lopsided. "I'm perfectly fine really. It's just that so much has happened in such a brief time I haven't been able to totally assimilate it."

"You know I'm sorry about that but you weren't exactly doing great on your own if you recall. I'm still waiting for you to tell me what is going on between you two."

Mace watched as Qui-Gon's expression turned a little distant. His Padawan calling he recognized and scanned the dining hall for the young Jedi in mind-touch with his friend. There he was loaded down with two food trays talking to that Calamarian Padawan and her master but he was looking at Qui-Gon. The intensity of this youth's gaze was startling and the Council Member found himself trying not to squirm as that predatory stare raked over him. 'Oh sweet Force now what' he wondered as he shared his attention between the master and apprentice.

Full focus returning the master nevertheless let himself enjoy the afterglow of his mental exchange with Obi-Wan. "'Mace do you remember the games we used to play shortly after we were knighted? When we were still together."

Relief flooding Windu at the sudden change of subject made him laugh out loud. "Of course I remember. Being on the Council doesn't cause amnesia you know."

"Pity" he replied dryly. "I learned a lot from those games. I was so unsure of myself when I was knighted and that role-playing helped give me confidence."

"You made such a good dominant Qui but you hated it at first. Once you got the idea though you ran with it. Even now when disagreements between the Council and you heat up it I keep expecting you to have a quirt in your hands. I have to remind myself that it will not end like it used to." Mace teased.

"It is no joke. I believe I learned those lessons in dominance too well. When I'm stressed I find myself falling back into the role far too easily without thought. Using the techniques against Obi-Wan. I tried to break him to my will out of jealousy. It was unconscionable of me to abuse him and my authority so. He hadn't any means to stop me Mace."

"Let it go. It's over." He gave the large hand under his a squeeze.

"Not for Obi-Wan. It will take some time for me to regain his trust to repair some of the damage I've caused. He needs reclaim a measure of freedom and control over his life."

"And apparently over you as well. I sensed something of that when you entered the dining hall. Near to knighthood or not 'A Padawan must follow the leadership of his master'."

"When does it cease to be leadership and become control for control's sake. We are striving for a new equilibrium. What harm is there to defer to him here on Coruscant during our private time. It will not disturb our training and working relationship. I believe it is essential for restoring much needed balance."

Before he could voice his skepticism Qui-Gon's Apprentice had appeared beside his master. Mace once again felt the heat of the younger man's gaze. There was no anger or insolence in it just that disconcerting intensity.

"I apologize for my delay Master. I have your tray." Obi-Wan spoke quietly but it galvanized the other man.

Qui-Gon quickly looked up at the youth and blushing anew snatched his hand from Mace's grasp. A flicker of guilt crossed the Master's face. "Obi-Wan. Master Windu and I were just discussing the wishes of the High Council."

"Indeed my Master." Setting the trays down he seated himself next to Qui-Gon.

"Yes. Your Master was just telling me that all is settled between you. Do you agree? Can I infer from this that you think you will once more be able to work with each other effectively?"

"Oh yes Master Windu. I believe or bond is stronger than before."

The Apprentice impressed him as both calm and sincere. The letter of the law had been upheld he didn't have to know what these two men did in private Mace reasoned with himself. Patience and time were needed to evaluate this 'equilibrium'.

"Master we will have to eat swiftly if we are to complete our errand before our scheduled time in the training room."

"Yes Padawan" answered Qui-Gon smiling.

"Errand" the Council Member inquired?

The dreamy cast to the Master's face was back. "Yes, we are going to visit a tattoo establishment my Apprentice is familiar with."

"Another tattoo Padawan Kenobi? Have you learned nothing?" Disbelief colored Mace's words.

Qui-Gon cleared his throat. "Master Windu I am the one who is procuring a tattoo" he said serenely.

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