Page 76 of Body Check

“Yeah, like that,” he whimpered as Gavin pushed his tongue in deeper. Dakota’s body shook.

Fuck, he was so amazing like this, so beautifully alive and responsive, trembling with need, desperate for everything Gavin would give him. Both their bodies were sheened with sweat as Gavin redoubled his efforts, getting lost in the feel and taste of Dakota, taking note of every small thing that made his moans grow louder and made him seek out more.

“Almost there, almost there,” Dakota said with a gasp, a shudder rippling up his spine as he ground against the mattress. “Please, touch me, Gavin.”

Gavin couldn’t refuse Dakota anything, not when he sounded like that, and he reached under Dakota to grasp his cock and stroke. The head of it was slippery with pre-cum, the slide of his foreskin perfect as Gavin worked him over.

A few more laps and sucks with his tongue and lips and then Dakota cried out roughly, thighs clenching, coating Gavin’s hand in cum. He trembled through it all, unrestrained as he fucked into Gavin’s fist, chasing the last few aftershocks of pleasure.

And then he collapsed like a string holding him up had been cut, breathing hard. Gavin carefully let go of his dick, easing his hand out from under Dakota. He softly stroked Dakota’s ass and thighs with light, gentle touches, watching his toned back rise and fall, his breathing shifting from ragged to slow and even.

His head was turned to the side and he looked … peaceful like this, expression blissed out, content.

Gavin had a sudden urge to make Dakota look like that as often as possible and he swallowed thickly. Maybe if he was patient … maybe if he gently coaxed Dakota to open the doors in those high walls he’d built up …

Dakota’s eyes fluttered open and he shot Gavin a lazy smile. Gavin grinned, lifting his hand to his mouth and licking his fingers clean.

“Fuck.” Dakota shifted onto his back, grabbing Gavin and urging him to stretch out over his body. “Gavin.”

Dakota took his fingers in his mouth, lapping them clean, then pulling him in for a searing kiss. Gavin pulled him close, tangling their bodies together, seeking the warmth of Dakota’s skin and the soft noise he made.

They made out for the longest time, until Dakota drew back, touching the corner of his mouth with a rueful smile. “Damn. I’m going to have the worst beard burn if I’m not careful.”

“Sorry.” Gavin gently pushed Dakota’s fingers away to inspect the skin underneath his much softer facial hair. “I know my whiskers are a little coarse.”

“The beard looks good on you though.” Dakota trailed the sides of his fingers along Gavin’s jaw.

“Does it?” Gavin dragged a hand up and down his back, liking the way Dakota pressed into his touch.

Dakota gave him a look of disbelief, his hair a tangled mess on Gavin’s pillow. “Like you don’t know how you look.”

Gavin shrugged. “Doesn’t mean you like it.”

“Despite my best efforts, I like you,” Dakota said, like he was admitting some huge secret.

Gavin smiled, feeling a little smug. “You’re not so bad yourself.”

Dakota sat up. “Hey, do you mind if I take a shower? I feel a little sticky.”

“Yeah, of course. Want company?”

Dakota looked him up and down. “Only if you promise to scrub my back.”

Gavin reached out, wrapping a hand around the back of Dakota’s neck and pulling him closer enough that he could speak against his lips. “Sweetheart, I’ll scrub every inch of you with mytongueif you want me to.”

SIXTEEN

After their shower, Gavin wrapped a towel around his waist. Dakota had accepted the white terrycloth robe he’d offered, and his skin was pink and flushed from the water as he dried his hair with a towel.

Gavin wondered if there was any chance of getting him to spend the night. Or had he already pushed his luck too far? He was still mulling that over when they stepped into the bedroom. He’d taken Wade’s suggestions to heart but he had to be careful not to rush.

They both stared at the wreckage of discarded empty takeout containers, clothes, and tangled sheets.

“Well, I should probably help you clean up, then head home,” Dakota said, tone reluctant.

Gavin lifted an eyebrow. “You don’thaveto do either. This won’t take long to clean up and there is dessert in the refrigerator.”

Dakota shot him a speculative look. “Are you using food to bribe me into staying longer?”

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