Secret Admirer

Secret Admirer
1/1
Paris/Ayala
Summary: Who is Tom's secret admire?
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Tom Paris, chief pilot of the USS Voyager, stranded in the Delta Quadrant, had a mystery on his hands and not one that Tuvok could solve for him, for the last month or so, Tom had been finding gifts, roses and heart shaped boxes of chocolates, along with mushy poems being left in his quarters and he didn't know who was leaving the gifts for him.
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In the Mess Hall Commander Chakotay and Lieutenant Gregor Ayala sat eating dinner together, leaning forward Greg asked, "Did he get them?"
Rolling his eyes at his long time friend, Commander Chakotay replied, "You know he did, Rick and Ken helped me. Ken kept Tom busy for me and Rick erased my presences from his quarters, god you do know what a risk I'm taking, if any of the crew caught me, not to say Tom, entering or leaving his quarters, don't you?"
"I sure do, and if I haven't said it before thanks and I own you and the
others a big one, you do know that it's worth it, don't you?"
"Yes I know or I wouldn't help you. I know that you love Tom, why do you think I backed right off when I found out?"
"Hey if you hadn't, you wouldn't be with Rick now would you?"
Grinning Chakotay had to agree with that, glancing up he uttered, "Heads up."
"Tom?"
"Bingo."
"What he doing?"
"Walking right back out, he just spotted B'Elanna and Harry."
Surprised he asked, "They've finally ventured out of the bedroom, have they?"
Looking over at the couple with disdain, Chakotay replied, "Looks like it, I'm thinking of pulling one of them on the Gamma shift, it feels like the Antarctic on the bridge since their falling out."
"How about putting Tom on my shift?" Greg hinted.
Smiling at his friend's hint, replied, "Sorry my friend, if I did that we wouldn't get any work out of you, you'd spent all your shift staring at him and daydreaming about him, I think it's best, if I keep Tom on Alpha and move Harry over to another shift."
Skipping over his friend subtle hint, "Fuck, are the crew still blaming Tom for the breakup?"
"Unfortunately yes." Was his reply.
Picking at his food Greg sadly said, "Poor Tom."
With a grin, Chakotay stood up saying, "Ken is keeping an eye on Tom for you."
"And that meant to reassure me, Tay?"
Sitting back down Chakotay replied, "You know Ken with Tuvok and would never make a move on Tom, shit they're been friends since forever."
Ayala slumped further in his chair as he glumly replied, "I know."
Taking in his friends deject form, he asked, "You got doubts?"
Peering over at his dully saying, "Wouldn't you? God they are the same age and they both trust each other."
"You my friend are jealous, it's true that they trust each other but remember they have known each other since childhood and remember my friend that Tom doesn't love Ken that way and for that matter either
does Ken, he's crazy about Tuvok, any day now I going to hear that they have finally bonded, and even if they did enter a relationship, it would have fizzle out fast, they're to much alike."
"Thanks Tay."
Patting his friend hand saying, "Anytime, remember it's you he loves, no one else."
"I will."
"And if you have anymore doubts, just look into his face and eyes."
With a fond smile, Greg nodded.
Patting his friend shoulder as he stood up again saying, "I have to get back."
"Thanks again Tay."
"You're welcome." With that Chakotay walked out.
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Entering the Mess hall scanning the room for his friend, only to fall on two people, he didn't wish to see anytime soon, spinning on his heels,
Tom strolled right back out, walking back to his quarters, totally forgetting that he needed to talk to Ken, about who was leaving the gifts in his quarters, so deep in his muse, he didn't hear the voice calling out to him at first.
"TOM."
Shaken out of his thoughts Tom turned finding Samantha Wildman and her daughter Naomi standing at his side looking a bit flushed, "Sorry Sam."
With a fond smile, Sam asked, "I'm running late for duty, can you drop Naomi off to Greg for me?"
Blushing, Tom ducked his head, stuttering, "Ggreg A. . ."
Smiling in total understanding, Sam knew of his attraction to the big Maquis security officer, "Breath Tom. Yes I mean Greg Ayala." She also knew of the gifts being left in Tom's quarters, she really hoped like hell that it was Ayala and not some cruel joke by one of the crew members.
Gathering his emotions together, Tom asked, "Sure, where he is?"
"Mess Hall I think." Sam replied, "I have to go now Naomi, behave yourself with Greg ok?"
"I will mommy."
Giving her a quick kiss and hug, then flew off down the hall towards the 'lifts.
Looking down at the child who lightly gripped his hand with a smile,
"So what have you and Greg got planned?" Tom was glad that Sam wasn't still there, since she would have caught the hitch in his voice as he said Greg's name.
Looking up at her favorite person beside her mother and Neelix, saying, "We're going on a picnic on the holodeck with Seven."
Hiding his disappointment, he had heard the rumors that Seven and Greg had been spending a fair amount of time together, dashing all his hopes of ever starting a relationship with the man, Tom replied cheerily,
"Sounds like fun."
"Wanna join us?"
"Maybe another time princess, now lets get you to Ayala, so you can go on your picnic."
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Entering the Mess Hall, Tom let Naomi drag him over to Greg's table,
freezing when he took note who was sitting with him, in a strangled voice, Tom said, "Sorry for interrupting, Sam asked me to drop Naomi off to you."
Glancing up Greg noticed that Tom was rather pale, before he could even thank him, Tom took off as if the Borg were after him, frowning Greg stared at the door wondering what was wrong, shrugging his shoulders, he would ask Ken later.
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Entering his quarters Tom stopped in stunned amazement, his living area was covered in heart shape balloons, of every colour imaginable, wishing he knew who it was, so he could kiss them senseless, he knew it wasn't the one he desired, he knew where his heart laid and he knew that he'd never say a word to him about his feelings.
Stripping out of his uniform, Tom walked into his bathroom only to be stunned yet again, waiting for him was a candle lit room, standing in the middle, was a bathtub filled with scented water, a simple note written on paper, saying, 'Enjoy my beloved, love your future mate.' Tom
was totally stumped, apart from Ken and Harry, he never seen anyone else's handwriting to even try guessing who it might be.
Not wanting to waste the gift he stepped into the tub and sighed as the water swish and bubbled as he lowered himself down, knowing that it wasn't just water in the bath, he had heard of a massage fluid that looked just like water on Cands, he missed that shore leave on that planet and he was glad that he had. Tom had found out that his so called best friend and girlfriend had been lovers more or less right from the
start, they had made a fool out of him from the beginning, Chakotay who had the bridge let Tom go early, since they were just flying in circles about the planet, excited he had rushed to her quarters, planning on
surprising her, instead it was him who got the surprise of his life, Harry and B'Elanna in the middle of having sex, they had thought he was on duty and they were safe to get together, he had been unable to move, struck dumb as he watched the scene that was playing out before him, he watched as they declared their love to each other, he waited till they basked in the after glow and starting clapping, shouting, "Bravo, bravo,
it's over." He had quickly gathered together whatever things of his was in her quarters and left. He spent the entire time in his quarters, he had beamed back everything, they had ever given him and to this day he had never spoken to the two of them again. It was after that when his secret admire had started sending his presents to him.
Relaxing, Tom let the water smoothed his tired body, as he relaxed, he closed his eyes with a sigh, letting the image of the now forbidden man enter his mind, with his hands roaming his body, dreaming that it was the man he loved from the moment he laid eyes on him back in the Maquis, tweaking his nipple as his other hand reach down between his legs
spreading his thighs apart, groaning as his hand gripped his cock stroking it slow and lazy, rubbing his thumb over the tip of his cock, spreading the pre cum over the tip, reaching between his further down with his other hand, he gently rolled his balls in his palm, groaning and moaning all the while, speeding up he came with a yell, "GREG!"
Slumping down into the water, till he was nearly under water washing away the evidence of his betrayal from his body, disappointed that he let his desire over rule his promise, to never think of his beloved in that way again.
Sighing Tom resigned himself to the fact that he'd never find happiness, it just wasn't for him.
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Entering the briefing room, Tom sat in his usual chair, for the last month, beside Chakotay and as far away from Harry and B'Elanna as he could get, just as the Captain was about to start the meeting when the sounds of a transporter in process could be heard, once it ended,
sitting right in front of Tom, was a big blue teddy bear wearing an old fashion name tag sticker, written on the sticker was, 'Hello my name is A.J." Spying a card sitting in the bear lap, Tom glanced about the room
passing right over Harry and B'Elanna, taking in the reactions of the others, opening the card and read the contents with a smile, he asked, "Does anyone know who behind this?" Not really expecting an answer Tom cuddled the bear as he smiled at the others.
Kathryn smiled affectionately as she asked, "You don't know who sending you gifts?"
"Nope not a clue, though I wish whoever it is would reveal themselves so I can thank them for all the gifts they have given me."
Hiding his smile Chakotay asked, "And just how would you thank them?"
With a smirk Tom told him, "I can't tell you that Commander it's between me and my admirer, but let me just say when I found out who behind this, they won't regret lavishing me with gifts."
Chakotay chuckled, "Sounds promising."
Before Tom could reply Kathryn said, "Lets leave that and start discussing this M class planet on our sensors shall we?"
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Racing off the bridge as soon as his lunch break started with his new bear A.J tucked under his arm, all morning he heard the constant snickering from the bridge crew, exiting the lift on his floor rushing passed stunned people, he could hear them whispering, "Oh look, who is he after now?"
Punching in his door code, looking in wearily seeing if anything else had been done to his quarters when it looked like that the bear was the only gift for the day, entering his room Tom sought out the Cane chair that sat in the corner of his room sweeping the clothes off the chair onto the floor and sat the new addition of his bear collection into the chair, whoever was behind sending him the gifts knew of his bear collection and knew that he named them all as well.
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"What was his reaction?"
Chuckling Chakotay said, "He was shunned to say the least, But Greg I'd start thinking of revealing the fact that you're behind this."
"I am and soon, I have a plan."
"I'm worried Greg."
"What about?"
"Naomi mentioned to Sam that Tom got really weird after she mentioned who you two were meeting. You know that there a rumor about you and Seven don't you?"
"Damn that explains that then."
"Explains what?"
"After you left, Seven joined me and Tom dropped Naomi and he left without even waiting for me to thank him, I wondered what was behind that."
"What is it with the two of you Greg?"
A voice sounded from behind, "Yeah Greg what is behind you two? I have to warn you if you're playing games with Tom heart, I'll kick your ass."
Glancing over his shoulder asking, "And why do you care Kim?"
Harry glared as he replied, "B'El and I have hurt him in the worse possible way. I don't want to see him hurt anymore. I know Tom and he won't come near you, if he thinks you're with Seven."
Chakotay nodded, "I have to agree Greg, just what is going on between the two of you?"
"Absolutely nothing, Seven is helping me with the last phrase to woo Tom, as you know, I have no knowledge in holoprogamming and she helping
me with the program I wish to use to express my feelings towards Tom."
"Glad to hear that." A voice sounded from behind, "You had me worried there for a moment Greg."
"Ken you know I wouldn't hurt Tom for the world. What am I going to do about the rumor?"
Neelix who had overheard Greg's question replied, "Let me handle that Greg."
Nodding Greg smiled saying, "That's, that handle then."
"Care to explain?"
With a smile full of mischief Greg shook his head saying, "That up to Neelix to tell, now I must report back to duty."
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Stepping out of his bedroom door Tom stunned to find Lenny Van Dune and his friend Ben Tanner lounging against his wall.
Lenny drawled. "Come on Tommy boy."
"What do you want?"
Pushing off the wall Lenny stalked over to him saying, "Oh don't get uppity with me, you know what we want."
Ben stared at the balloons called out, "Ohh lookie here Tommy got himself an admirer."
"Nah he doesn't, nobody admires a killer, a traitor or a prison slut, do they Tommy boy?"
"Fuck you."
"Not in this life time Paris."
Glaring between the two men Tom tried to dart between them for the door only to find that his door refused to open.
"It's been awhile bitch and Ben and I find that we need to have some long over due fun."
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Kathryn glanced at her chrono in concerned muttering, "Where is he?"
"Sickbay to Bridge."
Frowning Kathryn called, "Janeway here go ahead."
"Please report to sickbay."
Sharing a concerned looked with her XO saying, "You're with me Chakotay, Tuvok. Baytart you have the bridge."
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Pacing the small confined office Ayala glanced out the partition that separated the office and sickbay.
Chakotay rushed in when he saw Ken Dalby and Greg Ayala, entering he demanded, "What happened?"
"Lenny Van Dune and Ben Tanner happened." Greg snarled.
Tuvok who had followed Chakotay into the office asked, "How do you know it was them?"
Ken jumped up saying, "Because we pulled the fuckers off Tom, that how."
"Language Mister Dalby."
Calming down, as he felt his lover sending him smoothing and calming thoughts to him, "Sorry, Greg and I had gone to see if Tom wanted to join us later to play a game of pool, we heard some screaming and Ayala over rode Tom's code, when we couldn't get in with his normal access code."
Ayala took over saying, "They had beaten him and were in the process of raping him. I don't know if they succeeded, you have to wait for the Doctor to finish healing him."
"Where are Tanner and Van Dune now?"
Greg snarled one word, "Brig."
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Tom came to with a moan, "Not again."
"Ahh Mister Paris, glad to see that you have decided to join the living yet again."
Rolling his eyes, Tom struggled to sit up asking, "What happened?"
"What do you remember Tom?"
Looking at the Holodoc, as he tried to remember what happen, when it hit him, scrubbing his face, he told him, "Tanner and Van Dune were in my quarters, I was in my bedroom, finding a home for A.J and didn't hear them enter."
"And who or what is A.J?"
With a grin, Tom told him, "A.J is a Teddy Bear."
"Another one and just how many does that make it how?"
"I've lost count, when can I leave?"
Shaking his head saying, "As soon as Tuvok and the Captain have seen you."
Nodding Tom felt as if he's being watched, looking about he gaze settled on Greg Ayala, at Greg's nod, he remembers hearing someone telling him to hold on, as he looked, he could plainly see, his worry and what looked like desire and something else, he couldn't make out in the bigger man heated stare, wondering if he was wrong about Greg and Seven,
'Surely he wouldn't look at me like that if he's with Seven, would he? Could it be him? Or am I just dreaming?'
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Once release from sickbay two days later, still reeling about the newest couple, 'Neelix and Seven of Nine, who would have thought of it? It means I still have a chance with Greg, though he'll be repulsed and wouldn't want anything to do with me after what happened.' Tom thought to himself as he paced his quarters feeling uneasy in his quarters, with Ken spending some time with Tuvok, he felt at a lose end, he was ordered to rest but he couldn't relax enough with all the memories pounding at
him, looking about his gaze fell on the new mat that hid the blood that stained the carpet, he wondered if he should put a request in for new quarters, still feeling uneasy and restless, glancing into his sleeping area at his rumpled bed where he had just spent an hour of restless sleep and his nightmares before fleeing his bed for the living area, needing to relax he decided to spend some time out of his quarters where his memories hounded him and to go to his favorite lounge and watch the
stars.
Entering the lounge Tom activated the privacy lock before heading over to the couch, not seeing the silent form sitting in the chair opposite the couch, flopping down on the couch with a sigh, as he stared out the view port lost in thought.
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Sitting in his favorite lounge, Greg sat deep in thought, as he wondered how to deal with Tom after the attack, he wondered if it was best to back off all together. He felt as if his heart had been torn out, when Ken and he entered Tom's quarters and finding Tanner and Van Dune in Tom's rooms, both naked from the waist down, Tom's uniform laid in tatted about his limp form, it looked like he gave them one hell of a fight, and by the looks of it the fight had turned the two on, their
cocks had been hard and glistening, he had hoped that they had got there before they could rape his Tom, but from the Doc's report one of them
had penetrated him since there was traces of semen along with blood between Tom's legs.
Jumping when he heard someone sighing deeply, he frozen as he saw Tom lying on the couch looking lost and alone, fighting the urge to move to the couch and gather the hurting man into his arms and protect him from the universe.
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Tom feeling relaxed for the first time since the attack, dwelled on the one thing, he refused to think about, Gregor Ayala, muttering aloud, "God, I wish I could found out how you really feel about me. Or am I meant to be alone and prey on by all the riff raff for the rest of my life? Why can't I find happiness? Am I that unlovable? And who is this person, who secretly likes me? I really hoped it was you Greg but I
think Van Dune right. God to many damn questions and not enough answers. God I'm pitiful, no wonder I can't have a stable relationship." Stunned Greg nearly spoke, when Tom whispered, "I love you Greg."
Not sure if Tom knew if he was there or not, not wanting to intrude on a private moment Greg decided it was best to remain where he was no matter how much he wanted to comfort the hurting man.
Turning to lay on his side, Tom faced Greg, with tears on his cheeks, eyes widen as his tear filled eyes fell onto Greg, closing his eyes, Tom spoke miserably, "Sorry, you were never meant to hear that."
Moving swiftly, Greg knelt beside the couch, unsure what to say, he decided to show the younger man how he felt, leaned down and gently brushed his lips against Tom's, moaning when Tom hand reached up and gently held the back of his head and deepen the kiss, flicking his tongue across his lips, groaning as Tom tongue darted into his mouth and begun to mate with his tongue.
With a sigh of regret from both men, as they broke apart for some much needed air.
Breathing deeply Tom gazed up at Ayala with glazed over eyes and breathed, "It's is you, isn't it?"
Leaning his forehead against Tom's as he replied, "It's me."
Wrapping his arms about Greg with a sigh of relief, "Thank god."
Pulling back Greg locked onto Tom's eyes, asked in concern, "Are you okay with this?"
With a loving smile, Tom nodded lazily, "More than okay Greg. Thanks for all the gifts, I loved them all."
Kissing Tom's forehead, before saying, "More than welcome Angel, you can blame Ken for A.J."
Shaking his head saying, "He's cute."
Cautionary Greg asked, "Ken or A.J?"
Kissing the tip of Greg's nose, saying, "A.J of cause, and you, my beautiful lover are just the bees knees."
Grinning Greg shook his head fondly, looking forward to the years to come with his blond Angel.
Signing as he sat up, Tom said, "As much as I love this, we need to talk about what we both what. I don't want to enter another relationship that doomed from the start."
Moving to sit on the couch, Greg pulled Tom to his chest, saying, "I think we're in for the long haul, Angel."
Tilting his head as he searched Greg face, "You really think so?"
"I do."
Reaching up, Tom cupped the bigger man cheek, as he said, "Good, so do I. Greg I do love you and have from the every moment I first saw you. It may be to soon to tell you but I wanted to tell you."
Reaching up with his hand, laying it on top of Tom's, intertwine their fingers together, as he said, "I love you too and I have from the first moment as well and it's just the right time. Join me for dinner, Angel?"
Smiling shyly at Greg as he nodded.
Giving Tom a hug as he said, "Good, now lets move this somewhere more appropriate, shall we?"
"Greg, can we take this slow and not just jump into bed?"
"We can and we will Angel, I just want to cuddle and hold you, while we talk."
"Thanks Greg."
"Where shall we go?"
"Your quarters, I not comfortable in mine anymore."
"Oh Angel, lets ask Chakotay for some new ones for you then, shall we?
Or you can move into mine."
"I'd love to move in with you, but I want a fresh start for the both of us, no lingering memories of old lovers or painful memories of people who have hurt us, a fresh start for the both of us."
"Agreed, when you're ready, we'll ask for new quarters."
"Thanks Greg for being so understanding."
Tightening his hold on his Angel, saying, "It's no bother Angel,
anything for you." Kissing the top of Tom's head, "What do you say of moving this to my quarters then?"
"Lets."
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After weeks of pure bliss of getting to know each other, they had managed to keep to just kissing and touching each other, cuddling on the couch, holding each other while they slept, moving slow but taking the time to explore each other, building a strong foundation before entering the final stage, both agreed that when they were ready for the final
step they'd approach Chakotay about new quarters for them, Tom didn't spent anytime in his cabin anymore, he slept in Greg's, all his things packed and ready for the final move into their new home.
Greg enjoy spending time with his Angel and was glad that they were taking the time in getting to know each other before having sex, sure they shared the same bed and shared a shower together or a bath together and he was happy with things the way they were, he knew that soon, they would take the final step, most of his things were packed and ready to
go, his living area was stacked with boxes, both his and Tom's, he knew that Tom was comfortable being with him and with a few more sessions with Chakotay and Tuvok, he would take that last step.
At the suggestion of Tuvok and Chakotay, they talked about the things that hurt them and they shared things that one else knew about them, Tom told Greg about his childhood, while Greg told him of his mixed heritage, his mother was a Zeula Princess who had disobeyed her father's wishes and married Greg's father, in the Zeula race either sex could
have children and same sex relationships were not frowned upon like some races did. Greg had talked of his deepest dream was to carry their children, he had been surprised that Tom just accepted the fact that he wasn't a full blooded human as everyone thought he was, or to the fact they would have children in the future, in fact he was rather pleased
with the news, he had asked why Tom didn't express any emotions about him being part Zeula, and Tom had told him, 'Greg love, I understand why you never told anyone about that part of you. I know of the distrust between our people and if you were ever found out back home, you'd have been tested on and horrible things would be done to you, and that the last thing I would want done to you Honey Bear.'
Greg had also told Tom what was to be done once they were married, the Zeula, like the Vulcan's bonded mentally and established a link between the two who were bonding together, he expected Tom to shy away from it but once again he
was in for a surprise, when Tom told him that he as long as it was with him Tom would do it. Tom had asked him why he never linked with his wife Susan, he had told Tom that she hadn't been comfortable bonding with him in that way and he knew that deep down she wasn't the one for him.
Ayala had been taken off Brig duty for the six months stay of Tanner and Van Dune, once out of the brig they would be under the watchful eye for the Captain and Tuvok, they would also wear a monitor that would alert them if they were anywhere near Tom, if they broke any of the rules set before them, they would be thrown back into the brig till a planet was
found to put whoever broke the order off.
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Exiting Chakotay's Office with a spring in his step and a wide grin that could power Voyager's warp core for years.
Heading for Ayala's quarters, Tom smiled and greeted everyone he passed, once on Greg's floor, Tom headed to his quarters he shared with his soon to be lover, he was finally ready to take the final step, they had already checked out all the available cabins and both agreed on a two bedroom cabin on the same floor, next to the lift's, with plans of turning the spare room into an office, they just had to put in an
official request to the Captain to approve, they had spoken to Chakotay and he put a hold on the cabin and when they were ready to move, he'd set the ball rolling to finalize the request.
Entering Greg's quarters, Tom never thought of them as theirs or his, that why he was glad that Greg had agreed to moving into neutral quarters that had no history of past lovers or bad memories between them, a fresh start for the both of them.
Spying Greg sitting on the couch reading a padd, joining him on the couch saying, "What do you say about blowing this joint and celebrating?"
Laying his padd down with a grin as he pulled Tom into his lap asking, "And just what are we celebrating Angel?"
"The start of our life's."
Greg grinned as he asked, "Chakotay and Tuvok in agreement?"
Kissing the tip of Greg's nose confirming and reassuring the big man, "They've given us the all clear."
"That great news Angel, before we celebrate lets go and hand in our request for new quarters."
Smiling cheekily at Greg as he asked, "You in a hurry Baby?"
Lowing his hand and cupped Tom's semi hard member, as he replied jokily, "You bet your sweet ass I am." Nibbling on Tom's ear gently, then whispered, "It's worth the wait Angel I have no regrets."
Tom hissed as Greg stroked his cock through his uniform pants, "Greg, if you keep that up we won't be leaving here anytime soon."
"Then we better stop hadn't we? Because this time tomorrow, we won't stop, till we've both in heaven, Angel."
"Sound good Baby. Can't wait for tomorrow then."
With a chuckle Greg moved Tom off his lap, "Now who being impatient?"
Standing up Tom offered his hand with a grin saying, "You know I've been wanting to take the final step with you for awhile and now the day has finally arrive."
Standing up Greg drew Tom into his arms saying, "You and me both, it's was for the best for us to wait, no matter how hard it got for us to wait, you weren't ready to do more than kiss, cuddle and exploring each other. I didn't want you thinking, I just wanted to get into your pants as those creeps told you, you had to work through your doubts and now we
can move on together with a fresh outlook."
Laying his head on Greg's shoulder as he sighed, "Thanks for waiting for me and helping me work through all the shit, I know it wasn't easy on you, having me sleep in your bed and not being able to do more than hold me."
"Don't be silly Angel, I enjoy holding you and loving you is so damn easy, I was comfortable with want you were able to give me, as you know not everything is about sex Angel, as good as it is, it's not everything, if you weren't comfort with it either was I. I'd be happy with what we were doing, but I'm sure glad that we can enjoy going all the way."
Blasting Greg's ear with a roar of laughter, Tom shook his head as he pulled back to look his lover in the eye saying, "You know that you're never gonna be free of me, don't you?"
"I know and I never want to lose you Angel."
"Never Greg." Laying his head back on Greg's shoulder as he asked, "I think we should make it official."
Pulling back stunned Greg asked, "Are you saying, what I think you're saying Angel?"
"I want it all Greg. I want to be with you forever, when we go and see the captain, can we also put a request for us to get married?"
Hearing the doubt in his Angel's voice, as he soared the heavens, it was more than he expected, "Oh Angel, you've have just made me the happiest man alive. Yes I'll marry you Angel, lets go and see her now."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Kathryn Janeway grinned as she greeted the two men, she knew that when Tom was ready to move on with his life, that Greg and Tom would move into new quarters, even though they were already living together, she knew that both men had kept it platonic, till Tom was ready, when they requested to see her she hadn't figured on the rest of the news but surprisingly it didn't shock her as much as she thought it should have, she knew that she would over see a wedding between the two men but she didn't think it would be straight away, maybe she should have, she had witness their love for each other, it was an easy decision to make, she didn't even have to give it any thought, granting them their request, she asked, "When would you like to marry?"
Laughing as they both replied, "ASAP."
Nodding, with a wide smile, she asked, "How does tomorrow sound then?"
Nodding as Kathryn told them, "That'll give you time to ask Chakotay and Ken to be your best man and for me to arrange a menu and to make sure that Neelix doesn't add any pepper sauce or Leola root to anything, and for you to move everything into your new quarters."
Tom stood to his feet saying, "Thank you Captain."
"You're welcome, now go and ask Chakotay and Ken and I'll see you two tomorrow around Thirteen hundred hours."
Chuckling Greg replied, "Wise thinking Captain, knowing Ken like I do, he'd want to throw a big blow out for us. Thanks Captain for everything, we'll be there."
Once outside Tom asked, "Do you think she'll go over board?"
"I somehow think we're going to have a big wedding, all nonessential crew will be invited."
"Thought so." Tom smiled at his husband to be, wrapping an arm about his waist saying, "Lets go ask our friends if they are willing to stand up for us tomorrow then shall we?"
"Let go." Was his reply as Greg pulled Tom closer to his side.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Later that evening, everyone gathered in Sandrines when Chakotay dragged Greg aside wanting to talk to him, "Greg, I know this is none of my business but I have to warn you, that Tom likes to top as well as bottom."
Smirking at his long time friend, as he told him, "Then it's luckily you are with Rick then, ain't it?"
With a frown, Chakotay asked, "What do you mean?"
"God Tay, I know you're the top in your relationship with Rick and you know that I like to catch as well as pitch, as Tom calls it, and I know that Tom is versatile as well, that what makes him right for me. Tom and I have talked about it and agreed that we'll go with the flow, at the beginning, he thought I'd have a problem if he took me, and I told him I can and will do either." Explained Greg, patting his arm as he said,
"Tom the right person for me as Rick is for you, thanks for your concern but it's not needed in this case, as hard as it is for you to be taken. I want Tom to take me."
Nodding Chakotay smiled as he said, "I'm glad that it's all falling into place for you, and you're right Rick prefect for me."
"So when the big day?"
Laughing Chakotay scanned the room for his lover of two years saying, "If you thought Tom was skittish, I think Rick takes the cake."
"It was Tom who asked me to marry him, not me asking him, I was going to wait a bit longer to ask him, and Rick has his reasons for being the way he is, his past wasn't a bed of roses either."
"Tom asked you? I was sure it was you who asked him." Chakotay stared over at the blond pilot in awe, "You know, he amazes me how he bounces back all the time, after everything he's been through, his childhood, betrayal while in the Maquis, prison and then all the attacks at the beginning and he forgives everyone, gives everyone another chance even when they won't give him one."
"I for one am glad that he's as forgiving as he is, or I wouldn't have him in my life, he hasn't forgiven everyone Chakotay there is one who he refuses to forgive and that Seska, she did a lot of damage to Tom while in the Maquis and before she jumped ship."
"I know he still holds on to his anger when it comes to her, and to be honestly I don't blame him, I shouldn't say this but he never blamed you or held you accountable for any of the going on, he told me that if you or I and Ken knew the true state of what was happening, we would have put a stop to it."
"Damn straight I would have, if I had known, and Ken did manage to stop some attacks before they happened, he found out somehow and put a stop to them."
"Knowing Ken they would have stuffer for even thinking of hurting Tom."
"Well between Tuvok and Ken, they got most of the trouble makers under control."
Thinking back Chakotay asked, "Isn't that when Ken and Tuvok started being friends?"
"That what started it." Greg told him.
Chakotay licked his lips as he debated whether he should as his next question, looking at his friend and decided to ask, "Greg, Tom does know that you're not a full blooded human, doesn't he?"
"Yes he knows I'm part Zeula, and he knows when the time is right for us, I'll carry our babies, we've talked all about it and he is in agreement, we don't want a third party involved in having our family and since I can carry and give birth like all Zeula's and the important thing is that I want to carry our babies, as you know it's been a burning desire of mine to have children and bond with them the way Susan
did.
"You're a lucky son of a bitch, I'm really glad that everything is working out for you Greg and I hope that you both have a long and loving marriage."
With a smirk Greg replied, "We will Tay and thanks from the both of us."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tom wandered among the crew spying Greg and Chakotay in deep conversion when someone said, "They're discussing us you know?"
Turning Tom smiled at Chakotay lover of two years, tall, sandy brown hair, with twinkling green eyes, Tom had heard that Rick life wasn't easy he came from a Fleet background, his father was a Captain or something when they left, he knew that since Chakotay and he had started dating that Rick started to shed his shyness, "Hey Rick."
Rick smiled at the tall leggy pilot as he said, "Chakotay dragged Greg over there to warn him."
"Shit I hope not about me being versatile in bed? Shit now that I think about it, he did seem a little green around the gills when I said something about it."
With a heartily chuckle Rick replied, "Yes he would, since I have been with him, I've never topped him, not that I want to mind you, I love having him on top of me making me feel loved and safe."
"I know that feeling and love it as well."
After that both men sank into their own thoughts with tender smiles gracing their lips as they thought of their lovers.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Feeling someone watching him, Greg glance about till his gaze fell upon his Angel who was wearing a wistful look, staring at him, moving slightly his gaze fell upon Rick's with a grin, Greg nudged Chakotay and muttered, "I think our boys have sex on the brain."
Glancing over Chakotay grinned, "You could be right Greg."
"Well I'm going to go and get Tom and blow this pop stand."
From behind him Greg heard, Ken groan, "God, you're even starting to sound like him."
Confused Greg asked, "Who?"
"Tommy Boy."
Tom having heard Ken version of his name being said, moved closer to them asking, "Are you using my name in vain Kenny?" Moving into Greg's arms, Tom lean against him, as he waited for Ken's reply
"Nope I've just come over to drag you away, I'm heading home, now."
Confused Tom questioned him, "And what exactly has that got to do with me?"
Rolling his eyes heaven ward, Ken explained, "It's bad luck to see your intended till you walk down the aisle, you're staying with me, while Greg stays with Chakotay."
Dumbfound Tom looked at his friend, saying, "It's news to me, Greg you know anything about this?"
Resting his chin on Tom's shoulder as he looked over at Ken, replied, "Nope, when was this decided?"
"After we moved all your gear into your new cabin, Captain's orders guys."
Snuggling deeper into Greg's embrace as he said, "I guess we better follow orders love."
Rolling his eyes Chakotay, snorted, "It's just one nights guys."
Greg resorted, "I'll remind you of that when it happens to you Tay and you see how you feel about it."
Without even giving any thought Chakotay asked, "Who said I was getting married?" Shooting amused look over at his lover with a wink, only to be
stunned when Rick replied in a teasing voice, "Are you saying, you're not going to make an honest man out of me?"
The whole room fell silent as they waited for the Commander answer, Looking at his mate doubtfully as he asked, "You think it's time to tell them?"
Nodding shyly Rick ducked his head as his face heated as Chakotay told them, "Rick and I were married in the ways of my people, we decided to keep it secret for awhile, so you see we don't need to do the one night apart thing."
"Says who?" A voice sound from the crowd.
"We're married legally in the eyes of my people and Rick's."
"So we don't get to witness the exchange of vows or rings as a family should?" Another voice sounded.
"Not from us you don't, Tom and Greg are covering that."
The same voice replied, "Who cares about Paris, he's just a traitor to the cause and he just wants to get into Ayala's pants."
Tom paled as he listen to the hurtful words being said, he felt Greg arms tighten about his waist hold him, as he struggled to be released.
Greg felt Tom tense up and tighten his grip as Tom tried to break free, Greg glared at the others, as he whispered smoothly into Tom's ear, "Angel calm down."
"Let me go Greg, I'm gonna hurt him, Greg."
Greg whispered smoothly, "Shh Angel, let Tuvok deal with him."
Tom angrily asked, "How can you stand there and not react to what he said."
"I don't want to spend anymore time away from you than a night Angel, if I let my anger go, I'll be spending what is meant our wedding night in the brig, and I want our wedding night to the memorable for us."
Tom continued to glare but stopped fighting, slumping against Greg's chest, watching with disinterest as Tuvok lead the trouble maker out of Sandrines, turning in Greg's arms, asking in a low voice, so no one could overhear him, "Do I really have to go with Ken? I don't think I can sleep without you anymore, Honey Bear."
Running his hands over Tom's back smoothing, whispering loving words in his ear, as he smiled at Tom's silly nickname he picked for him, he'd never admit to Tom that he secretly loved it, he would usually grunt and growled. He wonder how he got stuck with it, "Come with me Angel."
Leading Tom away from the crowd to a secluded booth in the back, he guided Tom into the booth, before sliding in across from him, linking their hands together, he asked, "You don't believe what Freddie just said do you Angel?"
With a tiny grin, Tom reassured him, "No, I know that you love me and you don't think of me that way. I have no doubts at all about your love for me. Want got me pissed was the fact that they still see me that way, it seems no matter what I've done for them and the ship they only remember the bad things I've done."
"You're correct Angel, but that's their lost, Angel." Rubbing his thumbs over the backs of Tom's hand, while looking at his Angel's face, as he said, "If you really want to stay with me tonight, I'm sure they will understand, and won't make you do it against your will, personally I want to be with you as well. I never want to be apart from you even again."
Raising their joined hands Tom kissed their knuckles as he explained, "I somehow think Ken and Tuvok will insist that we part for the night, no matter how much we wish to be together. I think I can cope one night as long as it's only one night apart." Looking at his lover with unadulterated love and desire.
Dry mouthed, Greg felt his cock twitch, nodding as he huskily said, "Too true Angel, ready to face the hordes?" Taking deep breaths Greg got his body under control.
"Lets get it over with Honey Bear."
With exaggerated sigh, Greg slid out of the booth, extending his hand and helped Tom to his feet.
Tom laughed at Greg saying, "You know you like it, Honey Bear."
Greg growl, "Just don't blurt it out in public Angel."
"You know I'll never do that to you love, it's my private nickname just between us, just like you call me Angel, you know one day, an alien race are going to think my name is Angel, the way you say it all the time. But if you really hate Honey Bear, I'll think of another endearment for you."
"Don't you dare, Angel." Greg growled, "You're right I do like it, no matter how silly it sounds to others. Mmm Angel Thomas Eugene Paris-Ayala, bit of a mouth full, don't you think?"
Rolling his eyes, Tom snorted, "Just a tad too much, Gregor Honey Bear Caua Ayala-Paris, is even worse."
Laughing Greg shook his head as he guided Tom back to their friends.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After leaving Sandrines Tom and Ken, walked to Ken and Tuvok's quarter, chatting, "Did you know that they were already married? God I wish I thought of eloping, just to avoid all this shit, I'm glad that you and Tuvok don't have to go through this Kenny, it's a nightmare, thank god we don't have to go through months of this, remember when Mandy and
Andrew got married? God I thought mom was going. . . . Damnit."
Ken smiled as he said, "It's okay to remember the good times Tommy boy."
"Yeah I know, I just wish she knew that I'm okay now, she always worried about me for some reason, must be something about me that gets that reaction. Do you think she'd like Greg?"
"She couldn't done any better, if she picked him out for you."
"You reckon? Dad would go ballistic."
Ken gently rebuked his friend, "We're not talking about him Tommy boy, for all I care, he can jump off the tallest building or he can have a helping hand off, lets not spoil a great day by mention him agreed?"
Nodding Tom smiled as he replied, "Agreed."
Punching the access code, Tom and Ken entered, walking over to the couch, Tom flopped down saying, "What do you think Chakotay and Greg are doing?"
Ken bit back a smart remark, "I think they're doing what we're doing Tommy, reminiscing."
"I'm glad you didn't say what I thought you were gonna."
"And that would be?"
"I'm not falling for it Kenny, and he wouldn't."
"He better not either or I'd rip his balls off."
"Thanks buddy."
Shrugging his shoulders, Ken dismissed it, saying, "Remember when we pulled that prank on Lizzie?"
Smirking at his friend as he asked, "Which one? We've pulled many on the poor lass."
"Poor lass my foot, she deserved everything we did and more."
With a roar of laughter Tom replied, "She had such a crush on you."
"At least it wasn't Sara Mcleod."
Sobering up fast as he remembered, "Shit, god I forgot about her, would you believe that she a first officer of the USS Trojan and is married to the Captain."
"Shit, she raced up the ladder fast, didn't she?"
"Hell no, she slept with the bastard, he pulled strings to get her onto his ship, through daddy dearest."
"Who the hell would what to marry her?"
"Peter Wellis."
"You're pulling my leg, Old Peter pull my finger Wellis?"
With a snort Tom nodded, "The one and the same."
"Shit, well they make a handsome couple. Wonder what their kids look like?"
Chuckling Tom lean back against the arm of the couch asking, "Don't know. What time will Tuvok arrive home?"
"Not sure, anytime soon, why?"
"No reason."
"Don't bullshit me Paris."
"I know he wants to talk about tonight that all."
"Nah he won't. I think Greg handled it rather well for him. I'd be sitting in the brig right now, if Vorik hadn't been blocked my path."
"I think I would have be in the joining cell, sharing with Greg."
Ken asked, "Why didn't he do anything? I know what his temper like when his friends and family are threaten."
Smiling Tom said, "He didn't want anything to spoil our wedding night. I think if it was any other time he would have dealt with Feddie."
"Ahh a man with great wisdom and foresight."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
At exactly Thirteen hundred hours Tom shifted from one foot to the other as he waited with Ken for the ceremony to begin outside the locked doors of the holodeck two, after spending the night at Ken's cabin chatting the night away like they had done when they were younger before Ken's family had left Earth, then to met up again in the Maquis, Tom had heard
of the death of Ken's young wife Nancy by the Cardies at the time Tom was unable to help his friend since he was unable to help himself, Tom had drowned his sorrows in the bottle and drugs and nameless sex to numb his pain, then he met the man of his dreams and he made an effort to clean up only to be sent on a one way mission right into Auckland and his nightmare begun again, only he didn't have drugs or booze to lean on. Shaking his head to clear them of the unpleasant thoughts, today was not the day to dwell on his past.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Greg paced the floor of the small room much to the amusement of his friend muttering, "Shit Tay I wasn't this bad when I married Susan, god I wish I did what you did and married the way of my people, why didn't I think of that?"
With a barely a suppressed snicker, Chakotay replied, "You have it bad Greg real bad."
"Don't I know it, and I don't want to be cured of it either."
Chakotay spotted Kathryn waving to them, "It's show time Greg."
Chakotay snicker when he heard Greg mutter, "Bout damn time."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Kathryn stood in a clearing that Greg and Seven had worked on, Greg had planned on using it to ask Tom out for their first date but it never happened, so he wanted to surprise Tom by using it for their wedding, Chakotay and he ironed out the last details between them, between them they had enough knowledge to finish it off without the aid of Seven, nether of them were great holo programmers like Tom was but he was
rather proud of what he accomplished with the help of Seven and Chakotay.
She smiled as Greg and Chakotay joined her in the clearing facing the doors of the holodeck, at the Captain's nod Tuvok released the lock on the doors, with a gasp of surprise from the crew, Tom entered wearing a flowing sky blue tunic, that reached to his knees, over white dress
pants, they had both decided to got barefoot, since they both hated wearing shoes if they could help it, wearing a smile that could power the warp core for many months, if they knew how to harness it, with his arm tucked into the crook of Ken's elbow, they slowly made their way up to the front.
Greg drunk in the beautiful vision of his Angel, as he made his way towards him, catching Tom's eyes he mouthed, "I love you Angel."
Tom grin widen as he nodded slightly, drinking in the sight of Greg dressed nearly the same as him, his tunic was forest green over off white dress pants, once standing beside Greg, Ken removed Tom's hand from his elbow and placed it onto Greg's and stepped aside, as Kathryn begun the wedding.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, ever since the very first ocean going ships, it has always been the Captain's privilege and honour to perform weddings aboard their ships. I am honored to be able to perform this one this day. Tom, Gregor please join hands. Please repeat after me Greg, I Gregor Caua Ayala take Thomas Eugene Paris as my wedded husband."
Both men turned so they faced each other and holding each others hands, Greg nervously stumbled over the words as he repeated them. Both recited the words to each other, after the exchanging of the rings, lightly gripping Tom's hands in his sweaty palms staring into the blue eyes of his partner, nearly missing the important part of the wedding, the sealing of the bond the kiss.
He nearly yelped, when he was poked in the back by Chakotay, who was grinning madly at him, when the Captain told them to kiss the grooms, Greg just stood there with a silly grin over his face, when Tom's lips touched his he broke out of his stupor and returned the kiss with zeal.
Once the catcalls and whistles broke through their foggy haze, they broke apart leaning their foreheads together breathing heavily, they faintly heard the Captain saying something about the reception being held in the mess hall in half an hour time, the wedding party had to pose for photo's, at the Doctor's insistence since he was taking his job as the official photographer seriously and wasn't taking no for an answer.
With their arms wrapped about each other, Tom and Greg posed for their weddings photo's by themselves and then with their best men and then with the captain.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After the reception and opening the surprising amount of wedding gifts, Greg and Tom retired to Holodeck two for a week long honeymoon, a gift from Chakotay and Rick, once finally alone, Greg drew Tom in for a long soul burning kiss, only to break apart for some much need air, "I've been wanting to do that all night. Computer run Ayala beta delta Paris."
Looking at his husband in surprise, he looked about seeing a cabin with a pier leading to a beautiful lake with a smile, he said, "This is beautiful Honey Bear."
Gazing tenderly at his mate saying, "I worked on this with Seven with plans to bring you here for our first date."
"So that why you were spending so much time with her, it all makes sense to me now."
"I'm glad that it does, when Tay told me that you thought that I was starting to take an interest in her, I wanted to come to you and explain it to you right away but it would have ruined everything, God I even had Harry threatening to kick my ass if I even hurt you."
Winching slightly at the mention of Harry's name, signing as he replied, "You did? Gee that surprises me, but Honey Bear can we talk about something other than Harry."
Seeing the distress on Tom's face at the mention of his ex-friend name, felt guilty for putting it there, with a apologetic look he wrapped his arms about his husband's waist as he said, "Sorry Angel, how about we move into the cabin and really start our honeymoon with a bang?"
With a quick kiss before answering, "Sounds like a plan, want about the bond?"
With a smile Greg told him, "It happens when we become intimate."
Confused Tom asked, "Don't Zeula people only bond once?"
"Yes but we can have relationships without forming a bond. I didn't link with Susan, she wasn't comfortable with it, that how come I'm able to bond with you Angel, if I had bonded with Susan, I'd be unable to even enter a relationship with you, once we have bonded, we bond for life." Explained Greg.
"I'm glad then."
With a wicked gleam in his eye as he replied, "Me too Angel."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Ten minutes later, Tom found himself with an armful of naked Ayala, as he was worshiped by the bigger man, without even thinking about it Tom followed Greg's lead and soon he was writhing beneath the bigger man, as Greg leisurely kissed and licked his way down towards his goal.
Between kisses and licks Greg murmured, "Beautiful, Angel." Latching onto Tom's right nipple he sucked it to hardness as his hand roamed lower, releasing the nipple, Greg moved over to it's mate and gave it the same loving attention. Once he lavished both nipples into hardness Greg moved down kissing very piece of skin he could reach, dipping his tongue into Tom's navel which caused Tom to giggle as he flicked his tongue in and out giving Tom a preview of what was to come.
Moaning Tom ran his fingers through Greg's hair as he moaned as he felt Greg tongue fuck his navel, groaning in disappointed when the moist heat moved only to groan deeply as his cock was licked and nibbled along the length, before being swallowed deep down into Greg's willing mouth, with a shudder Tom fought the urge to moving his hips as Greg bobbed up and
down his length, taking him to the edge and holding him there, with a yell as a finger breached him, Tom shot his load down Greg's willing throat, Moving back up Greg claimed Tom's lips in a searing kiss.
Tom could taste himself as they kissed, rolling till he was on top, Greg pulled back long enough to say, "I want you Angel."
Grinning down at him Tom replied, "You have me Honey Bear."
Wrapping his arms about his husband saying, "I want you to show me heaven, Angel."
Leaning down Tom claimed Greg's mouth in a searing kissing, when the need for air was needed Tom nibbled on Greg's jaw, pausing he asked, "How is the link done Honey Bear?"
"Just think of me and reach out for me with your mind Angel, I'll do the rest."
Moving down latching onto Greg nipple and suckled on it till it was a harden pebble taking the same course as Greg had on him, till he settled between Greg's leg's ignoring his erection Tom nibbling on the insides of his thighs, breathing in the heated scent before sucking in gently lavishing Greg's balls with his tongue as his finger brushed against the most private part of his mate, all the while thinking of Greg with his mind reaching out for the other presences it felt.
With his thoughts on Tom, Greg sighed as he felt the first finger brush against his opening, instinctively relaxing to the gentle invasion.
Feeling Tom's presences as he searched for his mate, reaching out Greg entered into Tom's mind as Tom entered into his, his mother had told him it was easy to establish the bond during sex, once he was sure they were connect Greg started sending images to his mate.
Tom rolled his finger inside his lover, causing Greg to moan loudly with pleasure when he brushed his sensitive prostate. Greg moaned again this time in protest, as Tom removed his finger, as Tom squeezed some lubricant onto his fingers. Tom plunged two coated fingers inside Greg this time, pausing with a smile as he felt Greg presences in his mind, only to be stunned as Greg's movements almost threw him off the bed.
Startled, but realized that his lover was throwing himself into
sensation and to get his attention back to loving him. With a smiled, he continued gently stretching Greg, the smile grew wider as Greg started clenching the sheets and moan when he added a third. Moving his legs onto Tom's shoulders. Tom stopped, for just a moment, looking at the vision of beauty before him, until Greg made an impatient noise. Tom
couldn't wait any longer, slowly entered Greg.
Greg gasped at the invasion, then started moaning again, constantly. Tom thrust into his husband, then pulled out, almost to the head, before burying himself inside the warmth that welcomed him. Greg's erection bobbed in front of him, and Tom took it into his still-slick hand, moving on him the with the same rhythm that he moved inside him. A few strokes later, Ayala's orgasm hit, and he covered them both in white
creamy liquid. Tom gasped at the pressure on his hardness, and spilled over the edge, filling Greg with his essence. The room seemed strangely silent after their climax, but neither man wanted to break the feeling of connection with speech, Tom felt a new connection between Greg and himself. With a fond smile Tom got up, as Greg seemed almost asleep, and
brought a washcloth from the bathroom to clean them both. Greg sighed, and moved slightly under Tom's ministrations, starting to come back to himself.
Feeling Tom wiping him down Greg pulled Tom into his arms and kissed him, sending a message through their link, 'Love you Angel.'
'Love you to Honey Bear.' Content Tom snuggled into Greg's arms as he send another thought, 'This is the life, Honey Bear. I suggest that you rest now so that you'll be up and ready for round two.'
With a chuckle Greg replied out loud, "And just what is round two?"
Burrowing deeper into Greg's arms while saying, "Round two is when you take me Honey Bear." Sending images of the two them.
With eyes wide Greg asked Tom, "You think we can?"
With a chuckle Tom replied sleepily, "With practice we can Honey Bear."
"I guess practice makes prefect."
Greg's answer was a soft snore in his ear, Burrowing down under the blankets Greg got comfortable before joining his mate, as he settled down for sleep, Greg whispered, "I love you Angel."