Longtime Compansion 7th Anniversary Edition

Longtime Companion
6th Anniversary Edition
For Zeng-Li by Reno-san


He was gently stirred from slumber by the dancing rays of a new day's sun. Slowly his eyes adjusted to the glimmer of refracted sun from the windows of the buildings that surrounded his apartment. Lazy strands of sanguine hair cascaded down his ivory face like a crimson waterfall on ivory. He sat up, slowly pulling his blankets around him, and looked out of the window at the new day. He suddenly focused his eyes on the reflection in the glass. Even his reflection haunted him with the memory of where those scars, one cascading across each cheek, came from. So long ago...but still imprinted on his soul. That night...the alley....the numbing sensation of razor-slashed skin. Gentle fingers caressed his cheek shaking him out of his daze. Sea green pools met delicious chocolate, as their eyes met.
"It's about time you woke up." Rude softly spoke as he gently stroked the fiery hair of his lover.
"It's my day off, I have the right to sleep in." Reno protested. Rude cocked his head and smiled. Reno was beautiful. An angel resting in the morning sun. The soft luminescence of his flawless skin the only contrast to the fiery emerald eyes. Rude gently lifted his lover's head into his lap and continued to dote on the Turk.
"What would you like to do today?" Rude asked. He looked out the window at the awakening town. Reno grabbed his love and wrestled him under the covers. Their kiss met in a firestorm of passion. Their tongues danced fast and furious, leaving them breathless. Rude reached his strong arms under the man and lifted his love to a sitting position on his lap. His stroked the sleek muscles in the fire-haired man's back. Reno gently began to unbutton Rude's shirt. His moan echoed through the room as slender fingers caressed the flesh the found under his shirt. Soon a pile of clothes littered the floor. Rude reached for the lube in its hiding place under the mattress. He filled his palm with the violet liquid and gently began to smooth it along Reno's opening. He gently inserted one finger, smiling as a sigh escaped Reno's lips. He continued the move, careful to always be gentle as silk. His young lover sat on his lap staring lustfully into his chocolate eyes as he threw his head back allowing a mane of red fire to spill down his back. Rude entered him softly nibbling on his neck. Reno stiffened and his breath became short pants of fire wind as his lover began stroking his hard member. Fingers traced the large member, stroking the underside of the shaft and tickling at the tip. Time lost its meaning and their perception became one. In their world there was only themselves, pleasure beyond description. All their fears were forgotten in one moment of perfect union, as Reno released his hot essence into Rude's hand. The spasms of pleasure driving Rude over the end of control, drowning out his love's cry of release. For long moments afterward they held each other. Hearts gradually slowing, the raging heat of their bodies subsiding. Rude ran his fingers through sanguine hair, feeling the cool moisture. He kissed his lover's forehead and then snuggled in to rest for a while.
Rude opened his eyes some time later, tranquil in the warm sun. He looked down feeling Reno's breathing change. He gently caressed the young man's angelic face. Hazel eyes dulled by sleep looked up at him. A smile graced perfect lips. Reno snuggled under Rude's neck and sighed contentedly. The older Turk wanted to get going early but he couldn't bring himself to make Reno move. He smiled in surrender and hugged the frail frame closer to him. Just as Rude was beginning to feel the spinning sensation of sleep, Reno began to get up. "Figures." The Turk thought to himself as he watched the young man dress with tantalizing slowness. His eyes took in the beautiful sight of the sleek ivory body. Reno pulled on his boxers, followed by his black jeans. He strode over to the closet and began searching through the clothes. Rude became harshly aware that he was hard again. The younger man selected a tight black T-shirt and stretched it over his frame. Rude felt like moaning with pleasure and taking him again. He watched as his love leaned against the dresser to put on boots. Reno stood and began combing his red hair. The older Turk rose from the bed and strode over to him, taking the comb from his grasp. Reno turned to face the older man, a glimmer of mischief in his emerald eyes and a smirk on his lips. Rude began to run the comb through the sanguine river of hair. Reno danced his eyes over his lover’s physique. He caught the redhead by his chin and gave him a playful nudge as he finished brushing and snapped on the elastic band. The older man dressed and sat on the edge of their bed while Reno cleaned himself up. The younger Turk returned to the room looking absolutely gorgeous.
"I want to go out on the town today." Reno said as he selected his jacket.
Rude looked him over.
He could never deny anything Reno wanted. "Your wish is my command."
The two spent the day shopping at Midgar's finer establishments. They traveled leisurely through town in Reno's sports car. The redhead's fiery temper while behind the wheel tested Rude's patience, not to mention his heart.
"All day shopping, and we bought only two things?" Rude said as they made their way to their penthouse.
"Hey, I know what I want. And I usually get it." Reno beamed as he unlocked the door.
"A doujinshi and more materia. Well at least we got groceries and food for your kid" Rude set down the bags and began to straighten up the apartment.
“Our kid.“ Reno corrected. “So why is it when she’s bad she belongs to me and when she’s cute and lovy she belongs to us?“
“Do you miss the connection?“ Rude grinned as he began to organize the apartment. He sighed to himself as he worked. That was the way it was. Reno made the mess and Rude cleaned it. He didn't mind. Reno was healthy and happy, life could not be better. Today was the day when the one annoying habit of his young lover would occur again. Damn the bowl next to the computer. Reno knew that this was one of Rude's pet peeves. Rude grumbled as he picked up the bowl almost took the little ball of black fur with it.
"Hello Cleo." Rude said absently. Cleo dropped to the ground and looked up at him.
"Owww?" Cleo meowed. Rude picked up the little ball of fluff and brought her near Reno.
"Someone wants to see you." Rude handed Cleo to Reno as his love hugged her close. He could swear the little kitten smiled. Rude looked at them. He never wanted this moment to end. Suddenly black tendrils of reality began to encompass his mind. Tomorrow's mission tore at his mind like a rabid animal. Reno had to go alone and release the plate above the Sector 7 Slums crushing Avalanche's hideout. Rude felt a lump form in his throat. Something was not right about it...he began to feel the burn of tears in his eyes. Rude turned quickly to go find something to do in the house.
Following their quiet dinner, the two lay in bed. Rude stroked Reno's hair. He had wanted to make love, but his love had fallen asleep almost the instant they went to bed. Reno rested his head on his lover's chest, nestling in sleep. Rude didn't want to let him go on his mission but yet he knew he had no choice. Something was wrong. He was startled by Reno's sigh, as if the younger man could hear his thoughts. Rude kissed his forehead gently and drifted off to sleep. The older Turk closed his eyes trying to sleep. He pulled Reno closer to him determined not to let anything happen to his young love ever again.