Chapter Thirteen

Jace

N ico’s grasp on Jace was firm, radiating a sense of power and protection. He had cuddled him before when he’d had nightmares, but this was so different. They had spoken their words, and the room fell silent, the weight of their conversation hanging in the air. They would begin a relationship, something Jace had wanted for a long time.

Nico got up from the bed and got a condom and lube. He stood over him. “Turn over, Jace,” Nico instructed.

Jace flipped over onto his stomach with enthusiasm. As Nico stood over Jace, he took a moment to put on the condom.

“Are you sure you want this?”

“I want your cock. I’ve always wanted it.”

Nico crawled onto the bed, causing the springs to creak beneath him. He pushed Jace’s legs apart and knelt between them. Nico squirted lube onto his fingers and massaged Jace’s hole. He wiggled his finger in but didn’t touch his prostate. He applied more lube and pushed a second finger in, then a third, fingering Jace fiercely .

“Like that?” Nico asked.

“Ahh. Yes.” Jace’s cock stood fully erect against his stomach, trapped against the bedsheets, and ready for meaningful pleasure.

Nico held his lubed cock to Jace’s opening. Then, in one long slow stroke, he pushed in. A burning pain shot through Jace’s legs, ass, and up his spine. He wasn’t sure if it was from the pressure or if he needed more time to adjust.

With his body weight on Jace’s back and his hot breath in his ear, Nico whispered, “My cock is where it belongs. Your ass is mine. Just relax and enjoy me.”

“Why do you feel so fucking big inside?” Jace asked.

“Does it hurt right now?”

“A little.”

“Do you need more lube?”

Jace nodded.

Nico pulled out, reached for the lube, and squirted more between Jace’s cheeks and on his condom. “Sorry, Jace. I should have prepped you more.”

“It’s okay. I want you so much.”

“And I want you, but I don’t want it to hurt. Relax your body for me.”

Jace slowed his breathing and relaxed his ass muscles the best he could. At least he wasn’t screaming in pain. Nico gave him a few more seconds to adjust before moving his cock inside, filling him inch by inch, going even deeper. Every part of Jace sang with delight. He had needed more lube, but Nico’s cock felt enormous.

“Oh, Jace. We live together and didn’t do this?”

“I know. I was afraid to ask you to fuck me,” Jace panted .

Nico took full strokes in and out, leaving only the tip of his cock in Jace’s ass before driving all the way back in. Jace tensed up, but when he relaxed, his pleasure was enhanced. Something amazing happened. Every time Nico drove his cock into Jace, it punched his prostate. Each hit sent an incredible feeling to his balls, and it turned to ecstasy as Nico pounded into him.

He rocked his body and moved with Nico, who slipped his hand under Jace and rubbed his cock. Jace wanted this blissful feeling to last forever, but in seconds, he blasted his cum into Nico’s hand. Nico continued pumping until he came as well, spilling his cum into the condom.

“My beautiful Jace, you feel so good.”

“Hmmm.” Jace was lost in his afterglow.

Nico disposed of his condom by wrapping it with tissues and dropping it next to the bed. He used the hand sanitizer to clean his hands, then wiped Jace, who was still buzzing.

“Am I really yours now?” Jace asked.

“I always saw you as mine. We can do this, Jace.” Their lips met in a soft, lingering kiss, sending shivers down Jace’s spine.

“Are we going to tell Mark and Sammie?” Jace asked.

“We have to because you can keep your things in your room, but you’re sleeping with me.”

“In your room?”

“My room is much larger, and it has a private bathroom.”

“I don’t know, Nico.”

“What don’t you know?”

“Those dark gray walls and black sheets.”

“You don’t like my dark bedroom?”

“It’s kind of depressing. Can’t we redecorate it so it’s ours, not yours?”

“Yes, we can. What color were you thinking of?”

“I want blue tones.”

“Okay, that sounds peaceful.”

In the morning, Nico and Jace took a shower with sex. They both said they’d like to do that every day. They dressed and left for the diner to meet Mark and Sammie for breakfast.

The diner was a classic American joint with red vinyl booths, checkered tile floors, and the scent of sizzling bacon hanging heavily in the air. Nico and Jace slid into a booth across from Mark and Sammie, who were already engrossed in their menus.

“Morning, guys,” Nico greeted them, his voice bright.

“Morning,” Mark replied, his tone a bit subdued.

Sammie beamed at them. “Hey, you two! How are you?”

Jace returned his smile. “We’re doing great, thanks.”

They ordered the morning special—a hearty plate of eggs, bacon, pancakes, and hash browns—and settled in to eat.

As they finished their meal, Nico cleared his throat. “Hey, guys, we have something to tell you.”

Sammie’s eyes widened. “What is it?”

“Well, Jace and I…” Nico paused, taking a deep breath. “We’re together.”

Sammie’s face lit up. “Oh, that’s wonderful news!” he exclaimed, clapping his hands. “I’m so happy for you both.”

Mark, however, didn’t seem as enthusiastic. He frowned and crossed his arms. “Are you sure this is a good idea, Jace? ”

Jace met his gaze directly. “Yes, I’m sure.”

“I just think…” Mark hesitated. “I think you’re volatile, Jace. This could be bad for the band.”

Nico bristled. “How can you say that? We’ve been getting along great.”

“It’s not just about you two,” Mark insisted. “It’s about the whole band. If things go south between you two, it could tear us apart.”

Sammie tried to intervene. “Come on, Mark. Let’s give them a chance. They’re happy. Why can’t we be happy for them?”

Mark sighed. “I just want what’s best for the band.”

“I do too,” Jace replied firmly. “And I think being with Nico is the best thing that could happen to me.”

“I’m the band manager. I can guarantee you our relationship will not destroy the band.”

“You know how Jace can be sometimes. I doubt you can put up with his shit for very long,” Mark said.

Jace couldn’t believe the words coming out of Mark’s mouth. They’d sung together so many times and he thought so little of him? Had he used Jace to get some success? This was not the way Mark should talk about him when he was sitting right there.

“If Jace gets in trouble, I’ll spank him,” Nico said.

Jace turned and looked at Nico. “You’re kidding, right?”

“Do I look like I’m kidding?”

“See, they’re about to have their first fight,” Mark said.

“We’re not fighting,” Jace said.

“Let’s pack up.”

“Where are we going?” Sammie asked .

“We’re going to Sequoia National Park. I’ve rented a cabin for us. This will be a working vacation. We need to practice for Black Rock City. We’ll be deep in the woods, away from people.”

“Wow! When did you rent a cabin?” Jace said.

“Last night. Are you good with that?” Nico asked.

“Yes, I think we need time away from people,” Jace said.

“I love that idea,” Sammie said.

“What do you think, Mark?” Nico asked.

“Do we have our own rooms?”

“Jace and I are in one, and you two have your own rooms.”

“Sounds good.”

Jace caught a hint of disappointment in Sammie’s expression.

The conversation continued for a while longer, with Mark expressing his concerns and Nico and Jace trying to reassure him. In the end, Mark reluctantly agreed to give their relationship a chance. But he was still apprehensive, and Jace knew they would have to work hard to prove him wrong.