Take It Slow Part 23

You've come back to yourself in so many ways. You seldom have those horrible dreams anymore. You're remarkable, Daniel. I really mean that." Benny's earnestness was evident in his eyes and his voice.

"You're responsible for a lot of it. The others have been there for me, but it was being close to you that helped me heal, Benny. I can never thank you enough for all you've done for me."

"Thanks are so not what I want from you, Daniel."

Benny raised one brow comically.

Daniel laughed. "Oh, yeah? What do you want from me, Benny?"

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"You know exactly what I want, silly. After pizza, I say we shower together in that nice big shower, then try out the new bed. d.a.m.n, that thing is huge. I hope we'll be able to find each other on that thing. It's like three times the size of the little one we're used to using. I'm thinking it won't be a problem, though, hmm?"

Daniel just nodded his agreement before bending just that little bit necessary to take Benny's lips with his.

They both sighed and melted into each other as they kissed. This kiss was very special. For the first time, they weren't afraid someone was going to come around the corner and interrupt them. Daniel sank into the sensation of Benny's lips, his tongue moving against his own.

A horn honked below and they both jumped. Oh, well.

"Supper," Benny mumbled. "Let's eat and get to the other plans. What do you say?"

"I'll go down and get it. You get the paper plates and drinks out of the fridge, and I'll meet you in the kitchen.

I love this, you and me, here together. It's good, Benny.

I'm happy."

Happy was mild compared to what Daniel was feeling after they'd cleaned up their kitchen and turned the lights off, locked up, and headed for the bedroom.

This room was so perfect, in Daniel's eyes. Warm tones of browns and honey gold were there in the bed linens and curtains. The walls were light, some shade of off-white something or other. Daniel had no idea what to call it, but it wasn't stark white, so he liked it. They needed some stuff for the walls, but he looked forward to shopping with Benny to find things they both liked.

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The colors in the bedroom followed them into the bathroom and made the whole s.p.a.ce seem s.p.a.cious and modern. Daniel was beyond thrilled with his new home.

Now they had both stripped down and put their clothes in their new hamper and were side by side in the bathroom, brus.h.i.+ng their teeth, while the water ran in the shower, warming up for them. Daniel tried to be subtle as he checked out Benny's body beside his. There hadn't been any awkwardness when they disrobed, more like eagerness. But they hadn't touched at all, just watched each other, both wanting the heat and closeness of the shower. For a fleeting second Daniel wondered if it was weird that they were not all over each other immediately, now that they knew what was going to happen, but he thought he knew the reason.

He and Benny had been living together and sleeping together for a while now, and they shared a closeness that most new lovers didn't have. Daniel felt such trust and security with Benny, having spent all that time being near him. They thought alike, and it seemed that they felt alike also. Benny was watching him, too, he noticed, and all of a sudden they both burst out laughing, spitting toothpaste all over the sink and the mirror.

They fell against each other and giggled, pointing to the mess on the mirror. Daniel grabbed one of the new washcloths and wiped the mirror down, still chuckling.

Benny cleaned up the sink and they turned to each other at the same time. Daniel reached out and pulled Benny into his arms, almost groaning at the feel of Benny's c.o.c.k pressing against his. He tightened his arms and dropped a kiss on Benny's shoulder.

"Shower, now. I've waited a long time for this night.

I'm through waiting. Want me to wash your back?"

Daniel asked, turning and tugging Benny's hand, leading him into the shower.

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"Definitely. Want me to wash your front?" Benny teased.

"Definitely," Daniel answered, sincerely.

Soon they were close together under the water.

Daniel embraced Benny and moved them until they were directly under the spray. He took Benny's face in his hands and held him still, kissing him gently as the warm water ran down their faces. He slid his tongue over Benny's lips, lapping the water and Benny, and enjoying both. Benny squirmed closer to Daniel and Daniel showed his appreciation by meeting his thrusts.

"Oh, G.o.d, you feel good. Your skin on mine, Daniel, it's like nothing I've ever felt. I sound like a dork, huh? I don't know how to say it," Benny said, when Daniel finally released his lips. He put his face in Daniel's neck.

"You said it perfectly, Benny. Your skin on mine is like nothing I've ever felt. That's exactly how I feel.

We've slept together, but we've never felt each other like this. I can't decide whether I want to take my time in here, was.h.i.+ng every inch of your body, or if I want to hurry through it and end up in that big bed in there,"

Daniel murmured against Benny's neck.

"We've waited this long, and we have all night. Let's enjoy this and not rush through any of it. I want to savor every single minute with you. We'll do hard and fast some other time. Right now, I just want you. Let's take it slow and make it thorough."

"You really do have good words, Benny. Slow and thorough are the words for the night." Daniel took the initiative, and as he moved his hands over Benny's back, he never took his eyes from Benny's.

"I love the way you look in the water. Your hair is slick. You look like a seal. It's very s.e.xy." Daniel told him as he moved one hand up to smooth the back of Benny's head, the short brown hair soft on his hands.

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Daniel had liked it when it was longer, but when Benny wanted to cut it short, he'd said that Benny should.

Benny looked so grown up and Daniel was happy if Benny was. He got lost in Benny's eyes.

"Honey."

Benny looked puzzled before asking, "Hmm?"

"Your eyes. Warm dark honey. I really like them."

Daniel wouldn't even apologize for sounding corny. He didn't care. Leaning just a little, he put his lips to Benny's again as he continued mapping Benny's body.

He found that while Benny was still slim, he wasn't bone skinny anymore. Mama and Boddy's cooking was working wonders for both of them. Healthy, he thought, smiling. They were both finally healthy.

Benny didn't seem to question the movement of Daniel's lips, he just eagerly responded to the differences in the texture of the kiss. They moved in and out of the spray, occasionally chuckling as they got tangled, arms, legs, hands, and lips trying to touch as much as possible. But it was still slow, as they'd promised. Eventually, they reached for the soap and shampoo and there followed the most wonderful experience of Daniel's life.

He stood in absolute ecstasy as Benny washed his hair, ma.s.saging and rinsing his scalp gently. Following that, his whole body was treated to tender touches and soft caresses as his body was cleansed. When Benny knelt and took great care was.h.i.+ng his c.o.c.k and b.a.l.l.s, Daniel thought he was going to embarra.s.s himself, especially when Benny, after rinsing him, planted a soft kiss on the tip. Daniel gasped and jerked.

"Benny!"

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husky, and Daniel recognized need when he saw and heard it.

"My turn. I'm going to enjoy this." And he did. He didn't know how he did it, but he managed to take his time, despite becoming more and more eager, more desperate for the coming night of lovemaking. Taking great care, Daniel washed Benny's hair, rubbing his scalp, scratching, knowing how wonderful it felt.

Benny's s.h.i.+vers and moans let him know that he was doing things right. Daniel used soft touches as he mapped Benny's whole body, his eyes enjoying the trip just as much as his fingertips. Smoothing his hands over Benny's shoulders, seeing the freckles there, taking a moment to kiss them made him happier than he'd ever thought he'd be. Just touching Benny brought him such joy. Daniel tried to communicate his feelings through his caresses.

Finally, he mirrored Benny's steps and went to his knees, taking great care to wash Benny's c.o.c.k, b.a.l.l.s, and the crack between his cheeks. Benny spread and let Daniel have access, holding on to Daniel's shoulders.

Benny's soft sounds of approval accompanied the movements and Daniel felt a sense of pride that he could make his lover feel good.

His life hadn't been one dictated by thoughts of s.e.x, except for trying to avoid it. Now Daniel found that he liked Benny's c.o.c.k. It was pretty long, with a big head on it that was soft and spongy. Daniel moved his hands over it, watching as it got harder and turned a darker red.

He made himself finish up and stand, knowing that Benny was on the edge. He knew it because he was, too.

Daniel kissed Benny quickly and turned the water off, feeling that if they didn't get horizontal soon, he was going to explode. They both grabbed towels and instinctively turned toward each other, using the soft tan Take It Slow 260.

cloths to continue the caresses that started in the shower.

Slowly, Daniel dried Benny from head to toe, and sighed as Benny did the same for him. They hung the towels and moved to the bedroom. He felt like they were savoring each moment with each other, antic.i.p.ating the lovemaking to come but giving each new experience a chance to fill their hearts with warmth and caring.

Daniel opened the drawer by the bed and pulled out a new tube of lube and a box of condoms. He opened them and took out a few, dropping them onto the table by the lamp. Benny was pulling the big comforter and sheets back, and Daniel turned to find him smiling, clearly as ready for this as Daniel was.

"Can I say something before we do this?" Benny asked, pausing by the side of the bed, looking hesitant.

"Of course," Daniel said, turning to look closely at him. Was something wrong?

"I love you, Daniel Webster. Just that. I love you."

Benny blushed, strangely enough after all the touching and eagerness in the bathroom. Daniel thought it was the sweetest thing.

"Just that? Like it's not huge? I love you, too, Benny Adams. I think I got lucky and found my soul mate.

You're perfect for me, and I can't wait to show you how much I want you."

"I wanted you to know that before we made love. I didn't want you to hear it after and think that it was just the heat of the moment or anything. I really love you, Daniel." Benny must have decided that that was enough said. He tugged on Daniel's hand, and they both crawled onto the bed. It wasn't hugely high, but it did take some effort to get onto it.

"Oh my G.o.d, this is heaven. I may never want to leave this bed." Benny rolled over and then back to pull Daniel into his arms, and they laughed as they 261.

wallowed. It went from the joy of being naked together, rolling around on a big comfortable bed, to the intensity of being in each other's arms, about to make love, at last.

Daniel was so excited he was shaking from the inside out. It was like he'd waited forever for just this. Benny, in his arms, felt like liquid silver, moving and flowing around Daniel's body. Benny's legs moved in between his, sliding up and down, nudging his c.o.c.k, then moving again to change positions. Daniel found himself flowing with Benny, liking the constant motion, the ever-changing sensations as different parts of his body were caressed.

Without words, they both slowed their movements until they were lying on their sides, facing each other.

Daniel moved his hand in a slow motion, sliding down from Benny's shoulder inward, over his chest to his hip and around to caress his backside. He eased his fingers from the top to the base of Benny's crack, teasing his hole and watching Benny's face as he nudged his b.a.l.l.s.

Benny's breathing deepened and Daniel leaned in, taking his lips as he continued the caresses.

Benny whimpered and pushed forward with his mouth and at the same time, backward into Daniel's hand, seeming to relish both caresses. Daniel thrust his tongue in and out of Benny's mouth, his heart pounding as Benny opened wider and accepted his increasing pa.s.sion. When he felt Benny's hand grasp his c.o.c.k and rub his thumb over the tip, Daniel thought he wouldn't be able to contain himself. He was so overwhelmed by both sensation and emotion that he had to pull back for a second.

"Benny, G.o.d, it's amazing, feels so good. I'm going to come. I can't help it."

"Don't try. That's what it's all about. Come for me, Daniel." Benny tightened his hand on Daniel's c.o.c.k and Take It Slow 262.

it was over. He shot, his come covering Benny's hand and stomach. Daniel shook even harder, amazed at how good this felt. He didn't take his eyes off Benny as he calmed.

"I made a mess," he started to apologize, but Benny stopped him.

"Shh, it's good, Daniel. Here, wait just a second," his lover said. Benny slid off the bed and went to the bathroom. Daniel watched as he washed in the sink and brought a couple of washcloths back with him. He cleaned Daniel as well and folded the cloth, laying it on the folded towel he'd brought and put on the table. "Now we're ready for anything. I expect to make just as big a mess. We just forgot to plan for it. We'll know next time. Come here." Benny motioned as he slid back into Daniel's arms.

Daniel was quick to comply and reveled in the comfort he found in Benny's embrace. Benny kissed his way from Daniel's neck up to his mouth and they lay together, kissing and beginning to caress each other again. Daniel felt the need to give now, feeling Benny's rock hard c.o.c.k against his stomach.

Reaching down between them, he took Benny into one hand and pushed him back a little with the other.

Benny moved as directed, and Daniel moved down to place his lips around Benny's c.o.c.k, relis.h.i.+ng the sounds that came from Benny's throat. Daniel took his time and nosed around Benny's groin, his lips and tongue moving from the tip to the base, and then he opened his mouth and took one of Benny's b.a.l.l.s into his mouth. He pushed with his tongue, sliding it around in the sack, then moved over to do the same to the other one. Benny was breathing hard, and Daniel used his free hand to hold Benny's hips still so he could continue his exploration and his caresses.

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When he moved back to the tip of Benny's c.o.c.k, licking under the big head, he found a knot of tissue that sent Benny into spasms. Daniel worked it until Benny gave a shout. Daniel refused to move at Benny's push and managed to swallow most of his lover's come. He had wondered what it would taste like, and decided it was something he could come to crave. His heart felt full. This was his Benny, his to love, and to make love to.

At Benny's urging, he moved up and into Benny's open arms. Benny kissed him forcefully, caught up in the pa.s.sion of the moment. Daniel happily joined in the intense kiss. Benny's hands were moving over his back now and he wiggled, getting closer, loving the feel of Benny's body against the front of him and his hands all over his shoulders, back, and behind. There wasn't any hardness in the caresses. They were just that, caresses.

When Daniel had thought of making love, it was this.

The actual act didn't seem to hold as much interest as this feeling of closeness and being one. It felt like love.

"I want you. Are you okay with that, or do you want to be the one to...?" Benny paused, looking slightly embarra.s.sed.

Daniel loved that about Benny. He wasn't pushy, and he could still blush when talking about making love.

Daniel thought it was unbearably sweet. "I'm good with both, Benny. I'm new to all of this and want to do everything with you, eventually. I just, well, the only thing is, I don't want to be looking away from you, if that's okay. I want to watch you, see your eyes when you take me. Is that too corny for words?" Daniel asked.

"It's perfect. We'll end up doing it every which way from Sunday, I'm sure, but right now, I feel the same way. I want to know every feeling you're having while we make love."

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It was better than Daniel had expected from the little he knew. Unbelievably vulnerable, undeniably intense, and not just a little bit awkward, it was still a wonderful experience. They both fumbled a little with the lube and condoms but managed to get everything working correctly, and though both felt a little pain, they had both come hard and long, once together, which thrilled them immensely.

"Oh my G.o.d, I can see why that is such a big deal. I never really got it before. But, with you, it feels like, like everything perfect and good and right." Daniel was able to mumble the words before he gave up and succ.u.mbed to sleep, held tightly in Benny's arms, his face in Benny's neck. They were wrapped tightly together in the middle of the big bed.

Daniel woke up with his face pressed into Benny's shoulder. Benny was draped across him and Daniel could see waking up like this forever. Just the thought of so many mornings like this had him sighing in happiness.

"What?" Benny jerked awake.

"Nothing, I'm just happy. Wonder what time it is."