unknownballad | ❝ Snowflakes swirl down gently ❞

❝ Snowflakes swirl down gently ❞

{ in the deep blue haze beyond the window }
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November/December/January holiday post. Here are some ideas:

snow: first snow of the season/ever, making snowpeople, forts, or snow angels, snowball fights, snowed in
warm: hot drinks, warm blankets, crackling fires, busting out the winter coats and socks, baking in a cozy kitchen
holidays: decorating, picking out a tree, preparing the big holiday meal, exchanging gifts
activities: shopping, cooking, sledding, ice skating, cuddling with someone special
new year: par-tay!, toast, countdown, midnight kiss

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There would probably come a time where they would form their own signals to each other to give permission for things. Time would help with that. Gabriel wasn't in a hurry to rush that and was happy to ask for permission aloud until then. Make sure Dal was happy and comfortable the entire way.

And now that he had permission? He sat up and rolled them over, gently settling his boyfriend on the pillows. Smiling down at him, he tucked a blue strand of hair behind an ear before reaching for the bottle he needed. Uncapping it from there and spreading some on his fingers after that was easy but he didn't press in just yet since he wanted it to warm a little first.

"Please let me know what you enjoy the most. I want to learn every single way to keep you happy."

Time. Such a luxury that Dal didn't expect to really have with anyone. And to have it with someone like Gabriel? Oh, he never thought he'd savor having time to learn what a partner likes, what he really likes. Gabriel's care in all of this made it even more special. OR maybe that's exactly what makes it special. They're not doing this solely for the physical gratification.

Moving's easy enough. Laying back against those warm pillows is easy enough. Taking his eyes off Gabriel? That's much harder, and he doesn't really want to.

"Guess we'll learn together, huh?"

"We will. It's my favorite way to learn with someone I care about."

Leaning down, he pressed a kiss to Dal's lips as he positioned himself between his legs, making sure his boyfriend would be comfortable. Only then did his fingers start to explore and circle and prod. Dal was far from a virgin but that didn't mean he had to rush this. For them, it was their first time. Through and through. He didn't need to treat it any differently than that.

When he did press inside him, he took his time with it, sighing softly against those pretty lips as he did. Feeling him surround him, even when it was only his finger, was heavenly. That was the very best way to describe it.

Learning with someone he cares about isn't something Dal's ever had the chance to do. Gabriel must suspect that, all things considered. Maybe someday Dal can tell him, so he knows it for sure. There was one person he liked a long time ago. That boy his father threw out so violently Dal worries he may have been hurt. Only him before now. Only him before Gabriel. After that, Dal left what looked like a very comfortable life if one only looks at the material needs being met (or exceeded, in his case). But it was completely devoid of anything important.

Maybe Dal didn't realize exactly how much he was missing until he fell for Gabriel, until Gabriel and his mother welcomed Dal into their lives.

And now Gabriel's sharing a first for Dal with Dal. He always worried that having sex with someone he has an emotional attachment to wouldn't feel any different than with everyone else. It scared him thinking it might be no different. A fear that's mostly evaporated here and now. Everything already feels different, more meaningful because of the feelings they share. Because of the respect and care Gabriel is showing him, Dal, the person, not the body to fulfill a need.

Dal's a far cry from inexperienced. His muscle memory for just this sort of things is pretty damn good. It's easy to relax against that gentle intrusion. Easy to take a deep breath to facilitate relaxing. It's instinct by now. But there's still a tinge of nerves since this is their first time together. There's still a hyper-awareness of everything going on, a deep desire to watch and feel and experience everything.

Those dark eyes flutter closed, a sigh mirroring Gabriel's. Dal all but melts against the bed, lissome arms coming to drape around Gabriel's shoulders. This is definitely different in every good way from what Dal's experienced before.

Time seemed to move too slowly and too quickly all at once. With every move he made it was like the world was now spinning just around the pair of them. It was magical in its own way, something he knew he would treasure for the rest of his life. If soulmates were a real thing then it felt like Dal was his. Was that too cheesy? Maybe. But he liked how it sounded in his own head as they continued this connection.

Another finger joined the first to stretch his boyfriend open. He'd been with a number of men before, both topping and bottoming, but this moment right here was truly the one that brought him the most joy. There was truly something special about being with Dal that could never compare to the past.

Pressing soft kisses along his jaw and neck, Gabriel worked his fingers deeper with every stretch, making sure that this was as much about pleasure as it was practicality.

"You feel amazing..." And they hadn't even gotten to the finale yet.

And they haven't even gotten to the finale yet!

Dal flexed and curled his fingers against Gabriel's back, sometimes clinging to the sleeves of the sweater that kept him from being completely exposed. He's grateful that Gabriel was so thoughtful about that. Despite feeling a bit warm, he gets cold so easily. Well, Dal's feeling more than a bit warm at present.

He tips his head back to give Gabriel more room for those sweet kisses. It all feels so different. The patience, the warmth beneath the heat of desire, the care going into ensuring the experience is just as pleasurable for Dal as it is for him. It's strange, but wonderful!

And of course, Dal squirms and sighs while Gabriel works him open. He's sure he doesn't need a lot of preparation, but he appreciates it as foreplay. Hell, he appreciates foreplay. He was never the sort clients took back to hotels for a long slow night. At best, an hour in a motel (which was mostly relished for the hot shower he'd have after). More commonly, just a quickie in a car or the alley. So this? This is all such a difference!

But Gabriel's words make his cheeks flush darker and Dal can feel the heat in his face. "... Really?"

Gabriel knew the moment that Dal was honestly ready to take him. Yet, he continued past that. He wanted this to be a special moment between them. Something to treasure for many years to come. They would likely make love many more times now that they'd opened the floodgates but none of those would ever compare to this first. When they both let down all barriers to offer such faith and trust to each other.

So when he heard that question, he smiled warmly and nodded. "You really do. It's taking all my willpower not to just fill you immediately."

But when he was ready? Oh he was happy to slide his fingers free and help to shift himself into position. However, he waited to slide into him until he'd grabbed a pillow and placed it under those slim hips. Extra support so that Dal would be comfortable throughout this.

"Ready?"

Dal knows lust. That’s what brings clients to him. Guys with a need they can’t fulfill elsewhere. Guys who like the power trip of someone who can’t say no. Guys who like the taboo of paying for it. Guys who are just horny and impatient. Their reasons run the gamut, but at the end it’s all just going through the motions. And quickly. It’s rare for anyone to care enough about the hooker they’re sticking it in to concern themselves with his comfort or pleasure.

That alone makes Gabriel’s preparation so much different.

That and the depth of real feeling between them. That’s the biggest difference. The way Gabriel looks at him is so warm and full, even under the heat of desire. Ah, but seeing the yearning there is like a drug.

A quiet whine slips from him when Gabriel withdraws his fingers leaving him empty and longing. Soon, he reminds himself, very soon he won’t feel either of those things. Very soon, the man he loves, the man he wants, the man who’s been so patient with him all this time will make love to him. With him. That’s an important distinction. Dal plans to be an active participant in every step of this.

He catches his lower lip between his teeth at the question and nods. “Ready.”

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