Dane withdrew his fingers and left the bed.

Tanner missed his lover’s warmth. He let go of the blankets with one hand and wrapped his fingers around his shaft. If Dane wouldn’t give him relief, he’d find it on his own. His balls ached.Damn it.He needed to come.

“Oh no you don’t.” Dane grasped Tanner’s hips. He rubbed his cock between Tanner’s ass cheeks. The tiny move caressed his hole.

Tanner groaned. When Dane added lube, another set of shivers struck. He squeezed his eyes shut and tugged on his cock.

“Now you’re ready.” Dane lined his erection up with Tanner’s hole. Inch by inch, he sank into Tanner’s body.

A fresh groan emanated from Tanner. “So full,” he mumbled.

“You’re holding me tight.” Dane leaned over him and kissed Tanner’s shoulder. He wrapped his arms around Tanner. “So good.”

Tanner wanted to respond, but the words evaporated. His nerve endings were on fire. He gasped. “Dane.”

Without another word, Dane released him enough to hold on to Tanner’s hips again. He moved, slow at first, but building into a frenzy. In and out, to the hilt, then most of the way out. He swatted Tanner’s ass with each push.

Tanner writhed beneath him. He loved being this full and needed. He backed into Dane once more, sending him deeper into Tanner’s body.

“Mine.” Dane dug his fingers into Tanner’s skin. He pistoned into Tanner, the sound of skin slapping skin echoing in the room. “Stroke yourself. Want to see you come apart.”

Tanner planted his hand in the sheets and braced his knees. He hadn’t needed any encouragement to masturbate, but he liked complying with Dane’s demands. He wriggled on Dane’s erection, loving the feeling of fullness and completion. His senses were on high alert and nothing mattered besides this moment and Dane.

Dane reached around him and pinched one of Tanner’s nipples. The streak of pain made him happy. The orgasm was right there. One more good push and he’d come apart. Hell, one more pull on his dick would send him over the edge.

Despite wanting to last longer, Tanner let go of his inhibitions and embraced the moment of joy. His balls ached and he shuddered. “I’m coming.”

“Yes,” Dane murmured. He shifted his hips and his dick caressed Tanner’s prostate.

Tanner’s resistance shattered. He jerked forward as the climax hit.Holy shit.For a split second, he felt weightless. Nothing ached and the world centered on Dane. Cum splattered on the bedding beneath him. He tensed, despite shivering. Once he’d gathered his bearings, he glanced over his shoulder and met Dane’s gaze.

“Beautiful.” Dane increased his speed. He surged into Tanner and his cock throbbed. “Fuck.”

Tanner flexed and gripped Dane from within. He rode the fresh orgasm from Dane. He wasn’t ready to let go of his lover. He’d rather be cradled in Dane’s arms then leave when the morning came.

“Damn.” Dane brushed his lips across Tanner’s shoulder. “That happened way too fast.”

“It was just right,” Tanner whispered. So they’d moved rather fast. They could make up for it and practice slowing down next time.

“You’ll wear me out.” Dane kissed Tanner’s shoulder a second time and pulled out of Tanner’s ass.

“You’re not that old.” He wished he had Dane’s warmth and connection all the time. He rolled onto his back and panted. “You’ll like being worn out.”

“I will,” Dane said, his voice low. “I already do.” He left the bed long enough to remove the spent condom. Perspiration shimmered on his skin. He reminded Tanner of a statue come to life. “I’m rather fond of you.”

Then the connection isn’t one-sided? Good.

“I don’t know what to do,” Dane said. He rested his hands on his hips.

Tanner panted and parsed through the things Dane had said. He needed a few more minutes to understand. Dane wanted to be here, but they’d crossed a hundred lines tonight. They’d fucked a lot up. But he didn’t care. “Going so soon?” He wanted Dane to stay more than anything.

“Stay with me tonight,” Dane whispered. “Just like this.”

“I need to set an alarm.” Tanner dragged the blanket over their bodies. “What time do you have to get ready for work?”

“I’m on call, so I should be up by five-forty-five.” Dane caught Tanner in his arms. “I’ve got the alarm on my phone set and the one next to the bed.”

“Well, okay. I don’t have to be up until seven.” He breathed in the scent of Dane and kissed his lover’s throat. Words he’d kept silent until now teetered on his tongue. “My best friend killed himself because he was made fun of for being gay. He hid who he was and let everyone get in his head. I say I’m tough and I want to be a role model, but I’m not always comfortable in my own skin. Jesus. I shouldn’t feel alienated, but I do.”