James was doing everything Theo said. It was heartachingly beautiful.

Theo ran his hands over his lover’s body, looking back into his big blue eyes, wide with trust. He was waiting for Theo to act, just watching while he made up his mind. Theo had all the power here because James had given it to him.

Theo wasn’t going to fuck this up.

James was obviously distressed and angry and frustrated. Wherever he had been today had done a number on his head. Theo could only guess at the kinds of things that troubled a prince’s mind. But he couldn’t help but think it had something to do with them.

Otherwise, why would James try and call things off now?

Theo knew their time together was limited. But he was glad he’d convinced James not to give up on him quite yet.

Theo wanted to leave an indelible mark on James, like a tattoo. Wherever their separate lives took them after this week, Theo needed to think James might carry a piece of him in his heart. Theo knew he would have a part of James with him, no matter what.

Without wishing to waste any more time, Theo sat up and stripped his T-shirt off. Then he shimmied out of his joggers and kicked them away, too. Now they were both in their underwear, so when Theo spooned his body up beside James’s, they lay mostly skin to skin. James was hot to the touch.

James kept his eyes fixed on Theo as he ran his hand down his arm, tied above his head. James didn’t flinch or twitch. He rolled his head a little to the side, calmly regarding Theo as he stroked him reverently.

“Your body’s a proper work of art,” Theo murmured. He’d noticed how well James responded to praise. Not in general, from anyone. But from Theo in particular. It was as if he believed Theo when he complimented him, but it wasn’t something he was used to doing with other people.

He’d probably had legions of morons kissing his arse ever since he was born. Theo was proud of how brutally honest he was with him. Life was too short for liars.

He bent down and kissed James’s stomach, making him gasp and arch upwards. Theo didn’t mind him wriggling. That was half the fun when you cuffed someone up.

Bloody hell. He would never have pegged Prince James of England to be into a bit of kink. It made sense to Theo, though. It ran alongside the whole trust and honesty thing. James needed to be taken care of at this moment. He didn’t want to think about whatever had made him a bit nuts. He just wanted to think about Theo, to feel his touch. At least, that was what Theo reasoned.

Theo ran the flat of his hand lightly over the bulge in James’s bright white briefs, making sure his cock was still awake. There was a small damp patch on the material. Theo would have to be careful not to tease too much. He wanted James to come at the opportune moment.

Theo climbed across so he was on the side of the bed with more room and scooted down towards the foot. James’s legs had a thick dusting of dark hair over which Theo ran his hand. Fuck, James was all man. Thick and hard and big. And his smell, oh! That spicy musk which was even better after a day out in the summer sun. Theo licked and kissed along the inside of James’s thighs, tasting his skin. He never wanted to forget this particular scent.

James moaned and sighed, squirming just the right amount. He was showing Theo how much he was enjoying being doted on without thrashing or trying to reclaim control. Perfect.

“You’re doing so well, James,” Theo said. Having permission to use his name gave Theo further power. The more he had, the more careful he had to be. He was fully aware of the responsibility he held. “Does that feel good?” Theo caressed and kissed the inside of his knees.

“Yes,” James gasped. “So good. Theo.”

“I’m here,” he assured him as he moved to kiss his hips and belly.

“Need to…need…” James uttered. “You.”

Theo nodded and gave his stomach one last kiss before snuggling up by James’s side. He wrapped his arm over his chest and threw his leg over James’s as he rested his head on the underside of James’s muscular arm like a pillow. Automatically, James turned his head to find Theo’s mouth to kiss. Theo smiled against his lips.

“Hey, gorgeous,” he said.

“Hello,” James said. He looked and sounded so much more relaxed already. Theo tried ignoring the ache in his chest. He wanted to make James feel like this all the time.

Like he was good enough.

“You still want to shag?” Theo asked, making James snort with laughter.

“Yes,” he said. “Sometime this decade would be grand.”

Theo poked him in the ribs. “Oh, bugger off,” he said fondly. “It’s important to check these things when your fella’s all tied up.”

“Good manners,” James suggested knowingly. Theo remembered saying that to him before.

He nodded. “So, I said I was gonna ride you. But, I could top if you wanted?”

James raised an eyebrow. “You are definitely the top in this situation,” he said.

Theo rolled his eyes. “Yeah, but whose cock is going where? Or did you want to frot again?” Theo pinched the nipple closest to him, making James jolt. They grinned at each other. “Come on, before we go soft.”

“No chance,” James said. His eyes were heavy with lust, and as he’d said, he was still very much rock hard. “I want to do whatever you want,” James said emphatically. “I want you to feel good. Then I’ll feel good.”

Theo took his time kissing James’s pretty mouth after that. Bloody hell, he was perfect. For someone who never travelled without private security, the amount of trust he was giving Theo made him dizzy. “Then I want to ride you,” he said.

James leaned forward. Theo thought he was going to kiss him again. But he caught Theo’s lower lip between his teeth, dragging the flesh against them so it was almost painful. Then he pecked a kiss on the tip of Theo’s nose. “Ride me hard,” he whispered.

“Fuck,” Theo moaned. He was wrong. James still absolutely had a good deal of power over him. He was helpless, really.

In no time, he stripped them both of their briefs, leaving them gloriously naked. During the day, he’d had the forethought to get the box of condoms and lube from his suitcase and put them in the bedside dresser. So all he had to do now was reach over to get what they needed. He was impressed he managed to keep his hands steady as he rolled a rubber down over James’s length, then his own. He wasn’t sure what they were going to get up to and he didn’t want to stop mid-flow.

James’s eyes devoured him as Theo hovered over him on his hand and knees. The other hand reached behind to finger himself. He couldn’t be arsed stretching out for ages, but he did want to give himself a bit of a head start before he sank down on James’s cock for the first time. He didn’t mind if it burned, but Theo would be extremely pissed if he tore anything down there and limited what fucking they could do for the rest of the week.

Because now they’d had this little chat, Theo wasn’t wasting any time. He wanted to shag James every which way he could over the next several days.

“You’re so beautiful,” James said. He sounded awestruck.

Theo bit his lip as he smiled. He was already flushed from all the snogging and groping, but he was pretty sure he blushed harder. “You’re a perv,” he teased, “watching me be naughty.”

James lolled his head, a dazed expression on his face, like he was drunk. “I’d watch you all day.”

The scrutiny, even though well meant, was all a bit much for Theo. He leaned forward to distract James with more kisses while he pushed another finger inside himself. That would do, surely. Theo could just breathe, relax, then let gravity do the rest.

James groaned as soon as Theo got the tip of his cock lined up to breach his hole. “Yes, yes,” he gasped, tugging at the tie around his wrists. Theo shushed him gently.

“It’s okay. Just relax,” he said, speaking to both of them.

James frowned. “Want to hold you,” he panted.

Theo shook his head. Now that James’s cock was pressing inside, he let go of it and wrapped both his hands around James’s wrists, feeling the soft, silky material of the tie. “No, James,” Theo said firmly. “You just lie there and take it. I know you can do it. Just give in, okay?”

James screwed his eyes shut and bit his lip. But he nodded. Theo lifted one of his hands to stroke the side of James’s face. Talking was helping Theo to forget about the burn as James penetrated him. But it was also what James needed right now, apparently. This point of connection was bound to be the most difficult to simply allow to happen to him.

But the whole point of a scene like this was to show James that it was okay for things to be out of his control. That he could trust in a partner like Theo and everything would turn out fine.

The idea of James doing this with anyone else in the future made Theo want to lash out. But he shoved that thought away. That was out of his control.

Theo was lucky that he’d played with a fair number of guys who were into a bit of domination over the years. He’d learned a lot. It took guts to take charge of someone else’s body like this. He was glad by the time his and James’s paths had crossed, he felt capable enough to give this to him.

“Look at me, James,” Theo said as he caressed his cheek. Obediently, James’s eyes flew open. But he was breathing heavily. Theo held his gaze and smiled affectionately. “Good, good,” he soothed. “You’re doing perfectly, so well. Do you need to hold my hands or is the tie enough?”

“Tie,” James said, making Theo’s heart swell. That was the answer he wanted to hear.

“That’s it,” he said, letting go with his other hand so he could cup both sides of James’s face and kiss his lips. “I’m proud of you. You feel amazing. Are you all right?”

James nodded in his hands. “Jesus Christ, Theo,” he rasped. “You feel so good. I want to fuck you. Does it hurt. Are you all right?”

Theo chuckled. “I’ve got a bloody great cock in my arse,” he said and he impaled himself further. James wasn’t a small man. But it did feel amazing. He was telling the truth. Theo was so full he could choke on it. But every second the burn eased and Theo could enjoy the sensation. “It’s brilliant.”

James laughed, too. But he waited, not rocking his hips as Theo pushed down until he bottomed out. Theo gasped and shivered, willing his body to become accustomed to the intrusion. He could already feel James’s prick rubbing against his prostate.

“Oh, babe,” Theo said. “That is damn good. Holy fuck.” He rolled his hips and both of them moaned and screwed up their eyes.

“So good, Theo,” James said. He was coated in a sheen of sweat. Theo leaned down and licked the side of his neck, making him whimper. “Fuck me, Theo. I want to come inside you.”

Theo took hold of James’s shoulders and rolled his hips again. “Like that?” he asked, knowing full well that was what James wanted. James uttered soft noises and nodded his head.

“Yes, yes, just like that. Faster, harder. Please.”

Theo kissed up his throat as he began to grind down on James’s big, hard cock. “Take it, James,” he urged. Theo kissed along his jaw and bit lightly on his earlobe. “Lie back and let me take care of you. I’ve got you. Does that feel good?”

James moaned pitifully and nodded vigorously. “Kiss me,” he begged. “Please, kiss me.”

Theo captured his mouth and sucked and bit and kissed as he forced James’s cock inside him over and over. It didn’t take long to build up a good pace that had them both gasping and gnashing their teeth. Theo dug his fingers so hard into James’s shoulders he wondered if this time he really was going to leave bruises.

“Theo, I can’t,” James said. He shook his head and screwed up his eyes. “I’m going to come unless you slow down.”

“Come,” Theo commanded. “Come for me, James. I want you to. Let go. Show me how fucking gorgeous you are when you come.”

James arched his back, his hands yanking against the knot holding them together. He bellowed as Theo rode him hard, not relenting until he flopped back down on the bed, shaking and gasping. Only then did Theo ease off. James had a single tear running down the side of his face. Theo reached over and brushed it away with his thumb.

James blinked and looked up, his senses apparently returning to him. “Oh my god,” he said.

Theo smiled and kissed his damp cheek before pressing their lips together. “Do you feel able to help me finish?” he asked.

James nodded without hesitation. Theo’s heart ached. He was so selfless.

Gently, Theo lifted himself off James’s softening cock. He winced slightly, but only because he was tender. His backside would be pleasantly sore come morning.

Before tending to his own throbbing cock, he sat up and checked the tie secured around James’s wrists. It was a bit too tight for Theo’s liking after their fucking, so he loosened the knot slightly and ran his fingers between the material and James’s skin. “That feel okay?”

James smiled up at him sleepily. “Fine,” he said. “Did you say I could suck your cock?”

Theo barked out a laugh. “That accent should always say such filthy things,” he declared gleefully as he straddled James’s chest. “I would very much like you to suck my cock,” he agreed.

He wasn’t going to take long, he could tell. He was shaking with the effort of holding onto his almost-climax from when he’d had James inside him, banging his prostate. If he had touched himself, he was pretty certain he would have come in just a few strokes.

“Lie back,” Theo urged, carding his fingers through James’s thick, black hair and cradling the base of his skull against the soft pillow. James relaxed, doing as he was told. Theo edged higher up the bed, angling himself so he could feed James his cock.

Theo grunted as James’s lips slipped over the latex. He knew it would feel even more incredible without the condom, but Theo didn’t tend to risk that with hookups, even though the chances of passing anything on this way were slim. James was too important to risk that. Not just to the world at large, but to Theo himself. He was precious, Theo realised.

“Oh my days,” he whispered as he watched James swallowing his cock over and over. His tongue and lips felt incredible around his sensitive prick. His moans of pleasure vibrated through Theo’s groin. “Yes, James,” he rasped, barely able to speak. “Like that, so good.”

He thrust several times, James taking him easily, sucking and swallowing and generally making Theo feel incredible.

“I’m gonna come,” he warned, even though the condom would catch his load. It was good manners, he thought with a grin.

Then his orgasm hit him and he wasn’t thinking about much at all. He cried out, gripping onto the back of James’s head as his climax rippled over his body like a wave. The aftershocks had him quivering until he could breathe properly again. Gingerly, he slid his softening cock free from James’s mouth and pulled off the condom. Then he carefully wiped James’s chin and kissed him tenderly.

“How do you feel?” he asked.

James hummed and smiled, his eyes closed and his body relaxed. Theo took that as a positive.

He felt decidedly wobbly as he reached down and removed the other condom from James’s member, which was lying on his stomach. The condoms had caught most of the mess, so Theo didn’t bother going to get a cloth this time. He wanted to stay with James.

Gently, he undid the knot he’d made from the tie around James’s wrists. He rubbed the skin where it had been chafing, even though there wasn’t much of a mark. He just wanted James to feel Theo caring for him after he had done so well.

“Was I okay?” James asked. Theo looked at him in surprise. James seemed uncertain.

Theo kissed the delicate skin on the inside of each wrist. James still wasn’t moving away from the position Theo had placed him in on his back. “You were proper awesome,” Theo said warmly, genuinely.

James chuckled, his eyes closed and his movements sluggish as he lolled his head to the side. “I adore your accent,” he said. “Don’t ever change it. Promise me.”

Theo shook his head. “Bet you’ve never slept with someone with a common mouth like mine,” he said as he lay by James’s side and stroked his arm.

James opened his dazzling blue eyes. “There’s nothing common about you,” he said with a sincerity that startled Theo a little. James leaned over and kissed his lips.

Theo sighed and brushed James’s hair back from his forehead. “Come on, you,” he said fondly. “I’m not letting you go anywhere tonight, so you better get into bed, hmm?”

James nodded and rose so he could pull back the sheets while Theo scooped up both the condoms before they could leak on the carpet. Then he wrapped them in toilet paper and dropped them in the bathroom bin. He turned off his laptop and the desk lamp, plunging them into almost total darkness.

“Budge up,” he said as he got under the covers, snuggling into James’s arms. James held him tightly and kissed the top of his head.

“Thank you,” he whispered in the darkness. “I…I needed that.”

Theo lay his head on James’s chest and threaded their fingers together. “I know,” he said. “Any time, just ask. And, um…well, I’m here if you want to talk.”

James kissed his hair again. “You are wonderful,” he said.

All of a sudden, Theo felt a lump rise in his throat. That was ridiculous. He’d just had some of the best sex of his life with a truly decent man. He had nothing to get upset over. Yet he struggled to regain his composure.

“It’s going to be okay,” he said, unsure if he was speaking to James or himself.

James squeezed his hand but didn’t answer.

Theo gradually drifted off to sleep knowing that it probably wasn’t going to be okay. But right now, things were as good as they possibly could be.