They rolled together on the bed until Hale was face down on the mattress, and Austin was on top of him. Hale looked over his shoulder, grinning, to complain, when Austin kissed the corner of his mouth and melted his opposition away. He shuddered in pleasure and pressed back against Austin’s body. Austin’s cock was already hard, and it pressed against Hale’s ass, teasing him.

“Are you never not horny for me?” Hale asked, pleased.

“No.”

“I guess that’s why I’m going to be spending all my time in bed, rewarding you for your hard work around the house.” Hale laughed. He started to move his hips, bumping backward against Austin to tease him. “Now, are you going to take off my clothes, or are we going to dry hump until you come? Because that’s actually kind of hot, but you know that I don’t like to waste cum like that.”

“Fuck, can you be any hotter?” Austin laughed. He reached around and started to grope Hale through his pants, drawing a moan from Hale’s lips. He thrust against Austin’s hand. “I didn’t realize when I got involved with you that I’d be falling in love with a nymphomaniac.”

“That’s not fair. I’m not debilitated by sex…” Hale grinned. “But I am definitely motivated by it. And sex with you? I don’t think I’ll ever need an external source of motivation ever again.”

Austin’s hand tightened, and Hale moaned louder. He squirmed, seeking more friction, then gasped when Austin popped open his fly and slid his hand inside his pants, fondling him through his boxer-briefs. Hale pushed against him insistently, needing more, and Austin was happy to provide. Each bump of Austin’s cock against his ass was paired by a gentle squeeze, and it wasn’t long before Hale was drowning in pleasure.

Hale’s pants found their way down his thighs by Austin’s hand, and it wasn’t long until his boxer-briefs joined them. He expected to feel the stiff denim of Austin’s pants press against his bare ass, but instead, there was skin. Somewhere along the way, Austin had dropped his own pants, too. Hale sucked in a breath, totally surprised.

“Here’s your test run,” Austin whispered. There was a click of a cap as he opened their new bottle of lube, and Hale felt the cool, wet drizzle slide between his cheeks. “I love you, Hale.”

“I love you, too,” Hale whispered. He couldn’t bring himself to speak any louder than that—he was overwhelmed with emotion.

It was like a dream when Austin pushed inside of him. Hale’s body was used to him now, and there was no heavy resistance. They fit together so perfectly that it was hard to imagine he’d ever wanted anything else. Hale pushed back against him, wanting him deeper, and Austin obliged. They worked their bodies together, teasing each other while their need for each other grew. Hale knew he wouldn’t last for long. Having Austin inside of him was a dream come to life, and he still wasn’t used to it—just thinking about what they were doing made him want to shoot.

“I’m so lucky that we found each other,” Austin whispered against the back of his ear. “I couldn’t imagine being where I am without your help. You’ve only been in my life a short time, but you’ve changed me.”

It was what Hale wanted to hear. He closed his eyes and tried to stave off orgasm, but it was a losing battle. He didn’t think he’d be able to resist Austin’s magnetic pull much longer.

“Austin,” he panted. Austin was moving in him, faster now than he had been before, hitting the spots he already knew made Hale crazy for him. “Oh my god, Austin… I love you. I love you so damn much.”

“I love you.” Austin thrust into him, joining their bodies all the way before pulling out slowly and repeating the process all over. “I couldn’t have done this without you, Hale. I couldn’t be who I am without you.”

Tears rolled down Hale’s cheeks. He didn’t think that he was all that impressive or inspirational, but the fact that Austin felt that way made him want to weep. He’d never felt so special or so loved his whole life.

“I’m going to come inside of you,” Austin whispered. “Just like always.”

“Just like always,” Hale echoed. He wanted it. He loved feeling Austin inside of him, knowing that even after they parted, there’d be a part of him that remained. He knew that it was risky even with a monogamous partner, but at this point, he didn’t care. Austin was the only one he wanted, and Austin was the one he would always strive to be with.

They would build their future together—Hale knew it.

He felt Austin release and heard his grunt as he spilled. It was all Hale needed to get off. With a cry, he bucked back against Austin and came on the sheets, panting to catch his breath. Austin pinned him to the mattress and kissed the back of his head and neck over and over, whispering sweet things in his ear that made Hale glad that he’d stuck it out—that somehow, Austin had felt the same way for him that he’d felt for Austin since they’d met.

“I’m going to do everything in my power to make you happy,” Austin promised as they settled down.

“And I’m going to do the same for you,” Hale promised.

“You already have.”

“Doesn’t mean I get to stop. I’m going to keep trying.” Hale smiled. “I love you, Austin. Thank you for taking a chance with me. You have no idea what it means.”

“I think I might.” Austin kissed the back of his neck one more time. “You believed in me and supported me when no one else would. You’re the one who lifted me up. I’ll never be able to repay the kindness you showed me.”

“Then it sounds like we’ll just have to be stuck with each other until we’ve repaid our emotional debts.” Hale laughed. “God… yes please. I don’t ever want you to go.”

“That’s good, because I’m not planning on going anywhere.”

Hale didn’t doubt it. Not anymore. Austin had showed him the depth of his love and been honest with him. He would never have to worry again.