Alone Time

[notjustaface]

Alone time is rare at best, and as he clutches the co-pilot's seat of the salvaged Cessna - only a little nervous each time Murdock tries a trick - the fact that they're getting almost a whole day to themselves is more or less the best thing on his mind. They're on a job, of course - they're coming more frequently over the last few months and while the pay seems to be lower at least it's keeping them moving since their close call back in Chicago - but he'll take what he can get.

Even if what he can get is spending the night together in a lean-to in the backwoods of southern Oregon with a few sleeping bags and a cooler while they wait for the boss' call to pick up the other half of the team in northern California. It's still nice to have a little downtime.

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[notthatcrazy]

The belly rub warms and calms him more than the song, though he'll always love their duets.

"Love it when you sing to me."

He finishes wriggling out of the jeans, setting them aside to dry out.

[notjustaface]

Face just can't help raking his fingers through the thatch of soft curls, scritching gently.

"I know you do, baby."

It's as romantic as anything else, feeling the scrape of grass against his bare skin as he wriggles into a comfortable position.

[notthatcrazy]

Somewhat surprisingly for southern Oregon, the sun is peeking out from behind the hills. It's a nice day for spending outdoors with the person you love.

"I'm glad you're here."

It's not exactly what he means to say, but he can't quite find the words for everything he's feeling. Especially with Face's one-track mind set on distracting him.

[notjustaface]

"No way the boss would have sent you alone..." he laughs, knowing full and well what Murdock means.

His fingers continue to tease slightly, barely stroking his fingers over the curve of Murdock's belly.

"I'm glad I'm here too."

[notthatcrazy]

"I mean... here."

He takes Face's hand, placing it over his heart where the chain with his rings on it still hangs.

"Not to get all serious on ya or anything."

[notjustaface]

He'd noticed them, of course - tried not to notice them in all truth. It was conflicting and just a little terrifying to think about how serious Murdock was about it. Not that he wasn't serious himself... just in a significantly less visible way.

Still, his smile warms and he traces the silver and then the gold - silent a long moment before quietly answering; "I know."

His fingers slide outward along his chest. "Me too"

[notthatcrazy]

He's never doubted his seriousness, even if he doesn't wear the rings. He didn't really expect him to, it's a step he's not ready for yet. He keeps them close, most of the time, and that's good enough for him.

"Sorry, didn't mean to spring that on ya."

He leans in for a kiss, taking things back to a level they're both okay with.

[notjustaface]

It's a step he may never be fully ready for, but it'll come. Eventually.

He deepens the kiss, tasting the in-flight Cheetos and Coke on his tongue as his brain digs for anything that might make the moment a little less awkward.

When he breaks away with a soft sigh, he says; "It's okay..." He nuzzles against Murdock's cheek; "I love you."

[notthatcrazy]

"I know."

He sighs, content to settle in his arms for the foreseeable future.

"You know how much I love you, right?"

[notjustaface]

"You make it pretty obvious, man." He teases; "I'm pretty sure everyone knows. And you know... that's okay."

His palm slides down to linger on Murdock's side, purposefully tracing right over his most ticklish spot.

[notthatcrazy]

He holds back a giggle at the tickling, running a hand down his side to retaliate.

"Is it?"

[notjustaface]

Face, however, remains undaunted in the face of tickling.

And half-shrugs, pressing a kiss to his chin. "Sure, why not?"

[notthatcrazy]

That only makes him tickle harder.

"Guess I've just gotten used to hiding it."

[notjustaface]

His grin spreads slightly, and he's not about to suggest that he's hiding it about as well as a facial birthmark, so Face only leans against him to divert the tickle and slides his hand to rest on Murdock's hip.

"You gotta do what you gotta do, right?"

[notthatcrazy]

"Haven't gotten us in trouble yet."

The little diversion causes his hand to rest directly on Face's ass. Funny how that happens.

[notjustaface]

"You won't." He inhales deeper, letting out an appreciative groan at the more intimate touch.

"I get myself in enough trouble all on my own, right?"

[notthatcrazy]

"Mmm. You have a singular talent for it."

He leans in for a warm kiss, twining their legs together.

[notjustaface]

The chill's still lingering, but he does enjoy the press of skin against skin and rubs his bare feet against Murdock's shins, deepening the kiss.

"It's more fun talking my way out of it."

[notthatcrazy]

"Mmmhmm. You and that silver tongue of yours."

He doesn't just have fun talking, but he's not going near that topic at the moment.

[notjustaface]

Of course, he doesn't mind going there...

"Mmm, you like my tongue." He illustrates with a slow lick over the edge of his jaw.

[notthatcrazy]

"I like more than that..." He grins, stroking lazy circles on his hip.

"And you're all mine."

[notjustaface]

"And I have until tomorrow morning to remind you of all the things you like."

He trails his tongue lower, down the curve of his chin to his throat before nipping playfully.

[notthatcrazy]

His hand, still stroking, stops to smack him playfully.

"I think 'like' isn't a strong enough word."

He ruffles Face's hair again, burying a hand in soft curls that are still a bit damp.

[notjustaface]

Face's soft cry is far from one of pain, and the rock of his hips against Murdock's thigh are an obvious indicator of such.

"Mmm, I was being kind..." He murmurs, nibbling his way from the hollow of his throat all the way to his ear. "I'm sure I could think of a few things to do with said tongue."

[notthatcrazy]

"I'm sure you could."

He sighs softly, letting himself get lost in the pleasure of being with his man and not having to keep his guard up for a while.

"You're smart that way."