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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[notjustaface]

If it was anyone else, maybe even anywhere else, he'd walk away. Not because he doesn't feel it - he just doesn't want to feel it. He doesn't want to hear it. He doesn't want to be that guy.

But, he's trapped. There's nothing there but the plane and the hangar and a fucking tarp. And he has to say something.

So he whispers; "How do you know, I mean... maybe you just want me to be the one?"

[notthatcrazy]

"I don't even know if I can explain it... I was kinda out of it that day, and then with adrenaline rush the memories are kinda jumbled up. But I know what I feel, y'know?"

It's a perfectly reasonable thing to question, but he kind of hates that he can't express it better.

[notjustaface]

He nods slowly, then looks up at him with just a slight shine to his light blue eyes. After a moment of consideration, equal parts trying to clear his mind and figure out exactly what he thinks about that reasoning, one corner of his mouth turns up and he leans forward to brush a kiss to the corner of Murdock's lips.

"Maybe you're right." He kisses him again, more boldly; "I hope you are."

[notthatcrazy]

"All I can say is there's no one else I'd rather be with, even when things get tough. Hell, especially when things get tough."

He returns the kiss, a little deeper and more forceful.

"Like I said... it's a theory."

[notjustaface]

He wants to say that it's the words that make him tingle and shift against the mild stirrings of arousal, but truth told it's likely just as much that forceful kiss that makes him groan against Murdock's lips.

"I think I like that theory." He murmurs, pressing a smaller kiss; "And you know there's nobody else I'd rather trust my life to."

Tossing the stick into the fire, he lets his hand rest on Murdock's knee, giving it a fond squeeze.

[notthatcrazy]

"Glad to hear it."

He leans closer, watching the flickering flames.

"You wanna take this somewhere more private?"

[notjustaface]

As close as they are, he can smell the lingering traces of the creek and fire and sweat in Murdock's hair and Face takes the opportunity to brush a kiss against his ear.

"More private than the middle of the forest down by the fireside?"

His voice drops to an almost seductive purr; "Making love under the stars?"

[notthatcrazy]

He knows him well.

"Mmm." He answers the purr with a happy sigh of his own. "Point taken."

[notjustaface]

They've done quite a bit alone at night in a tent or even a hammock... but never naked. So, it's a good first. And the happy sigh tells him all he needs to know.

"I love you..." he whispers, pulling back to offer a warm smile, just a little proud of himself for being able to say it before his penis gets involved. "And I want you. Anywhere. Everywhere."

[notthatcrazy]

Aw... that's just adorable. And he never does get tired of hearing it.

"Everywhere, huh?"

He's suddenly feeling a little overdressed, even just wearing jeans.

"Hey. C'mere."

[notjustaface]

"Everywhere." He confirms, leaning back in and pressing his palm flat against Murdock's chest.

He doesn't want to rush, not tonight. They've got time and it feels good to do it right every so often.

With a small push, he guides Murdock onto his back, curling onto his side next to him; "How about right here?"

[notthatcrazy]

"Gettin' closer," he grins, sliding a hand down his side. "But not close enough."

[notjustaface]

"Just letting you lead the way," he pushes back against the gentle touch, allowing his fingers to follow lower to the button of his jeans - subtly thumbing it open but leaving his zipper be.

"I'm sure we'll be plenty close soon enough."

[notthatcrazy]

"Right," he murmurs, squirming at the touch. "Taking it nice and easy..."

He runs his hand across Face's chest, tangling fingers in the sparse thicket of hair before moving slowly downward.

[notjustaface]

"Something like that..." he replies, knowing full and well it can jump to hot and heavy pretty fast.

"I mean it though," his fingers linger on the thick zipper, teasing at the metal tab; "I should have said it earlier when you said that thing about soul mates and love and all that but I'm... I'm kind of an idiot."

[notthatcrazy]

Either way's fine with him, as long as they get there at some point tonight.

"Maybe." He pulls him closer to whisper into his ear. "But you're my idiot."

... What? It's romantic.

[notjustaface]

"You got that right..." He murmurs, feeling only a slight pang with the truth of it... The ultimate playboy had been tamed. By his best friend, no less.

Letting himself push things forward, he forces open Murdock's fly, gently teasing his fingers over his still-damp shorts.

"What're you in the mood for?"

[notthatcrazy]

As far as he's concerned, that's exactly as it should be.

"Anything you want, baby..."

He pulls back just far enough to look him in the eyes, drinking in the combination of affection and arousal he finds there.

"But let's not rush it, okay?"

For once, they have an entire night with no one else to answer to. He wants to enjoy it all.

[notjustaface]

And the arousal doesn't even overshadow the affection... yet. Though, his brain is quick to dance over all the potential he's being given.

"Anything?" He grins, licking his lips before gingerly pushing down the waistband of his shorts to tease his fingertips over the mostly-soft length. "Sure you want to give me that option? Because I can think of a few things..."

[notthatcrazy]

"I might be up for a little experimentation," he grins wickedly, arching up into his hand.

"Just don't surprise me too much, you know how I get."

[notjustaface]

He loves teasing Murdock, watching his body respond to even the most simple touch.

"And if I said I wanted to do something dirty that I think will really drive you wild?"

He kisses him again, deliberately stroking Murdock's lower lip with his tongue as his fingers wrap loosely around his member to tease even further.

[notthatcrazy]

He leans into the kiss, his tongue finding Face's.

"I'd say I trust you, but I still want to talk about it."

[notjustaface]

"Promise it's won't involve hanging out of trees or anything weird." He chuckles, feeling the slightest flush he'll blame on the dwindling fire.

Some things you just can't be delicate about.

"I... Want to go down on you." He brushes another kiss against his lips before pulling away to show his sincerity; "Thoroughly."

[notthatcrazy]

"... Oh."

he swallows hard. That's definitely new for them.

"I think... yeah. We can do that."

[notjustaface]

It's not exactly the kind of thing you suggest for a quickie or any time there's a definite chance of someone catching you in the act. And some people just aren't into it.

For Face, it's a matter of control, pushing buttons until his lover comes unraveled like few other things could.

"I'll be gentle," he assures him, tightening his fingers as Murdock's cock thickens into his palm. "And if you want me to stop any time..."