Let Us Love You

Chapter 14:

Selphie moved to the door and shuffled the bag she was carrying on her hip and keyed in the passcode that Squall had given them. A quick trip to a grocer in Balamb helped them gather enough foodstuffs to keep Squall's pantry full for a week or so. Irvine carried three bags in after her and just as she was about to call out for their lover, a smile traced her lips at the sight before them.

Squall was reclining on the couch, his head tilted back in obvious slumber. The pair shook their heads before quietly heading to the kitchen. Food was placed in cabinets and the refrigerator before Selphie looked up to her violet eyed love. "Need my help?"

The sniper reached out and wrapped his arms around her, kissing her lips softly. "Nah, I'm good. Why don't you go rest with Squall for a while I make dinner."

"Whatcha makin?"

"I was thinking of doing steak, mashed potatoes and corn." He said, knowing that his sunshine loved how his steaks were always perfectly seasoned. Though they didn't have full kitchens like this n their dorms, while in Balamb or managing a favor from one of cafeteria ladies, allowed them to cook full meals from time to time.

"Mmm…cant wait!" She said with a smile before he released her.

Selphie entered the living room and looked around, the place definitely needed some personal touches to make it a bit warmer, but for now, it was fine. She grabbed Irvine's cattlemans coat and moved over to the sleeping burnet. As she approached, she saw his eyes snap open, though it was obvious that he was still tired.

"Lay down before you get a crick in your neck, love." She said with a smile as she walked into the bedroom to grab a pillow. Selphie sat beside him with the long coat and placed it in her lap as she caressed his cheek.

Squall rolled onto his side and laid his head on her lap. One arm as tucked against him while the other wrapped loosely around her waist. Blue-gray eyes drifted close again enjoying the soft touches. "Irvine here?" he asked softly, not hearing the noises coming from the kitchen.

"Yeah, he's about to start cooking up a storm so he can put some more meat on your bones." She said with a smile as she draped the coat over her commander and began to run her fingers through his hair. "You've gained weight back but he's determined to see you with an extra five to ten more pounds. "

Selphie looked around his apartment and glanced at the clock on the wall, letting out a small chuckle. "I guess it must be strange being home so early after working. You used to keep ridiculous hours but that's not gonna happen anymore." She said and took his hand into hers, bringing it to her lips in a soft kiss.

"Mmm, it's nice," he mumbled back, snuggling into her. "Now I have a reason to not get so absorbed in it. And two very stubborn people who will make sure I don't run myself ragged." Stormy blue eyes opened looking up at her with a softness that he hadn't had before the vacation. His chest didn't feel so tight anymore either.

"Selph, think you can massage my shoulders?"

"Sure Squall, but I expect to get a reward when I'm done." She said with a grin and helped him to sit up and take of his shirt before making him lay on his stomach. She moved and straddled his thighs, her yellow sundress riding up to her hips a she did so.

She looked behind her and saw that her bag was still close to the couch. With a little reaching, she was able to pull it close and remove a bottle of lotion. The slippery liquid was poured into her hands and warmed before she began working the muscles of his shoulders first slowly making her way downwards to his lower back.

"Is that good or is it too hard?" She leaned down and asked softly, placing a kiss on the back of his neck,

"Uhn... just right," he mumbled back as one of the knots loosened. Feeling her fingers knead his skin sent shudders down his spine but also made his body melt under her touch. He had no idea how she managed to get him to relax like this.

"Thanks Selph..."

"None needed, babe." She said with a cheeky smile before working away the last knot she felt on the lower right side of his back, just above the waist of his jeans.

Selphie leaned forward, her body pressed against his back but keeping a good percent of her weight off him as she inhaled his clean, masculine scent occasionally placing kisses on his neck and shoulder.

"Aww, you two having fun without me?" Came the playful voice of the sniper as he looked down at his loves. His heart clenched with warmth at the sight as he sat down on the edge of the couch beside them. Selphie sat up, exposing the strong back of the gunblade master and allowing him to run his hand across Squall's back.

"You two ready to eat?"

"Mmm," was all Squall could manage, being far too relaxed. He heard his lover's soft chuckles at his lack of response before he was helped up off the couch. Thanking his lover's with kisses, he headed into the kitchen where the smell of good food teased his nose. He sat down in one of the chairs and dished out some food for himself.

A glare was sent towards Irvine, whom had took it upon himself of putting another piece steak on his plate. "I don't want to get fat, Irvine."

"Aww Squall, you could stand to gain a few pounds and hey, just more cushion for the pushin'." Irvine said with a cheeky grin as Selphie smacked his arm with a giggle.

"You won't get fat, Squall. I don't think that's even possible for you. Anything you gain will just be converted to muscle anyway…" She said with a smile as she went to the fridge and grabbed three beers, placing them at each spot as Irvine placed a steak on each of their plates before taking his seat. Selphie closed her eyes and gave thanks to Hyne for the food and blessing her with two wonderful men then took the top off her beer and took a sip with a pleased sigh.

"Eat up, Squallie."

Squall didn't need to be told since his stomach was rumbling at the wonderful smells. The top of his beer was popped, taking a sip, before he dug into the steak. Mash potatoes and corn were devoured along with it. Going through all of those papers had built up a ravenous hunger he hadn't known he had.

Not minutes later he was leaning back in his chair, sipping at his beer with all the food on his plate gone. A faint blush sprung up on his cheeks noticing his lover's grinning at him. "I was hungrier than I thought," he mumbled around the top of the bottle.

Selphie grinned at Squall as Irvine chucked and finished off the last of his own steak. "Well, we have been burning a lot of calories with some of our more…pleasant activities." The sniper said and took a sip of his own beer.

"You're cute when you blush Squallie, but you already know you don’t have to get embarrassed around us." She said before finishing off her mashed potatoes.

"Sunshine, be honest, Squall is cute all the time!" Irvine teased, watching Squall's blush grow, which was his intention.

Selphie shook her head. "Nope! He's handsome all the time, he's cute when he blushes." Green eyes lock on to stormy blue-gray as she reached over and ran her fingers over his cheek. "Just like this…"

"Hmm…I think you're right…" Irvine said before leaning over from his spot to place a soft kiss on Squall's lips.

The commander could only sit there and take the affection, not sure what else he could do. For one, this was his first real relationship, and two, it just happened to be with two people. He'd never even seen a relationship like theirs, though he wasn't complaining.

"If you both are going to do this, can we at least move out of the kitchen," he murmured, softly looking at both of them.

"Sound's like a plan to me." Irvine said before standing. The three of them made short work of the dishes and cleaning up before they all made their way into the living room with drinks in hand.

Selphie pulled the tab on her soda and took a drink before sitting it on the coffee table. A yelp escaped her lips as she felt herself being pulled onto the couch by two sets of strong arms. She made herself comfortable in her place between the two men; her head coming to rest on Squall's lap while Irvine pulled her legs into his lap before turning on the TV.

"Geez, I gotta make A rank so I can get a place up here too…" She sighed contently as she looked out the window behind the television to see the stars in the dark skies. "Then we can be closer to each other…"

"You know both of you are welcome in here whenever you like." Leather gloves were pulled off his hands before he began to gently run his fingers through Selphie's soft hair. The television was ignored, his gaze turned down to the small woman laying on his lap. How he managed to snag the small bundle of energy was a surprise, but definitely nice.

After staring at her for a few good minutes, his gaze turned to the cowboy. Now Irvine wasn't so much of a surprise since he knew how the man was but still was one. Squall had figured he'd either die from the stress early on or end up one of those old guys that never knew what love was. How wrong he had been.

"Thank you," he said softly to the pair. The fingers on his right hand stopped on the top of her head while his left hand reached up, fingers getting lost in the cowboy's long hair.

Selphie watched her boys as Irvine captured Squall's hand in his and kissed his palm. She watched knowingly as he brushed his lips across Squall's skin and to his wrist. He found 'that' point on the russet haired man…just beside his pulse point, a little down and to the left. His warm breath danced across the surface as he placed a kiss there and allowed his tongue to flick out across the spot.

A tremor ran through the man she was resting on. A smile traced her lips as blue-gray eyes closed for a moment. She had fallen victim to 'that' spot many times and it never failed to turn her into a mass of jelly. Irvine knew many spots like this. How, she didn’t know, but whenever he found one, the result was most welcomed.

"Squall," Irvine's voice seemed to echo in the room though he was only whispering. "You don't have to thank us for anything. If you need us, we'll be here…"

"Mmm... I know..." Half-lidded eyes watched Irvine flick his tongue against that spot again. This time he couldn't help but let out a soft moan, pleasure spiking through his veins. Maybe he would melt into a puddle on the floor. Enough of this and he would be goo.

"Ir... Irvine," he breathed out. Part of him wanted to stop this knowing it would lead somewhere but another part wanted the cowboy to continue. To turn him into a moaning heap of man.

The sniper smiled against his skin before pulling his lips away and placing Squall's hand to rest on Selphie's stomach as she watched the pair. "Squall, don't ever think that you're a burden to us or that you'll be alone again in the future or anything else that may pop into that head of yours."

Selphie nodded slightly as she placed her hand on top of Squall's as it rested on her flat tummy. "We wont let you go so easily. We don't let go of the ones we love…" She smiled at him and gave his hand a squeeze. "If you need us, we'll be here in a flash!"

The spell broke and he smiled at their words. "I know, but you might have to remind me every now and then. I'm still not completely use to this, but I'm trying. And no matter what, know that I only belong to the two of you," he said softly. Squall knew that the future was uncertain and he could name a number of things that could go wrong, mostly him and his insecurities. Despite that though, he also knew that their bond was strong and deeply hoped in the end they would always be together.

Selphie felt her eyes burn but nodded to the brunet before reaching up and pulling him down for a kiss. Once they pulled away breathless, Irvine claimed his kiss as well, sealing the promises they had made with one another.

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The rest of the evening was spent relaxing and soon it was time for them to head to the lower levels of garden. Irvine picked up the two bags they had left in Squalls new quarters before his appointment and turned to the man. "Sleep in tomorrow. You're the commander of this place, besides, running it ain't a one man job anymore." He winked and placed a kiss on Squall's forehead as Selphie moved in for a hug.

"We'll stop by in the morning and I'll make breakfast…" She moved to her toes and pecked his lips before pulling away and joining Irvine by the door.

"Sleep well, Squallie."

"Nn, Night you two." Squall watched the two disappear out of the door and it sliding back in place. Letting out a soft sigh, he ventured into the too large bedroom and stripped. Stark-naked, he slid under the cool sheets and comforter. He closed his eyes, willing his body to go to sleep. However it would have none of that, instead deciding to keep him up.

Stormy-eyes opened, staring up at the stark white ceiling. The commander didn't stay like that very long though. Throwing back the sheets, he jumped out of bed and quickly pulled on his pants and shirt. Then with a purpose, he ran through the apartment and out the door.

Not bothering with the elevator, he flung open the stairs door and skipped three steps at a time. Once on the first level, he flung the doors open and headed towards the dormitory. Just at the end of the hall, he could make out Selphie and Irvine's frames.

"Wait!" he called out, thankful no one else was around to hear him. The pair stopped and turned, already knowing that it was him. His pace didn't slow down until he was only a few feet from him. Skidding to a stop, he held onto his knees gulping in a few deep breathes. "Can't...sleep. Want to...stay the night?" he panted out, looking up at the two with hopeful eyes.

Selphie looked up to the smiling sniper before turning back to Squall with warmth in her eyes. "We'd love to. Walk with us. We just need to grab some clothing." She said and watched as he nodded once and followed them into her suite.

Selphie watched Squall plop on the bed as they gathered up a few things. It didn't take long. Being SeeDs made them made them quite efficient when it came to packing quickly. Soon they were headed out of her quarters and back to the elevator.

Knowing that it was past curfew for the cadets and lower ranking SeeD's, pulled Squall back against his chest once they were inside the elevator, simply holding him as the car made the slow trek up Squall's floor. The gentle 'swoosh' of the door was heard as they stepped inside the apartment, closing and locking the door behind him.

Kicking off her shoes near the door, Selphie stretched her arms high above her head and yawned. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm beat." She said and watched as the two men nodded in agreement.

"Lets get ready get some sleep." They followed their commander into the bedroom, each stripping out of their clothes before climbing into bed. Being the smallest of the three, Selphie found herself in the middle of her two lovers and sighed happily.

"This is so nice. When we were on vacation, I slept so well with the two of you…" She murmured around a yawn and felt her Irvy kiss the top of her head.

"Don't like sleeping alone anymore," he mumbled out. One arm wrapped around her waist loosely, fingers idly playing with the cowboy's skin. He placed a soft kiss on her cheek then stole a sweet kiss from Irvine, settling down afterwards.

"Want big breakfast with sausage and biscuits... some gravy... eggs..." Deep breathes left his nose, his body completely relaxed and no longer fighting sleep. Now that his body knew what it was like to sleep with loved ones, it didn't want to do without it.

Selphie yawned and nodded. "You got it, Squallie." She mumbled softly, the warmth of the two bodies around her warming her perfectly. The masculine scents of her lovers' lulled the small female into a deep, comfortable sleep.

Tired violet eyes looked up to the half open ones of the gunblade master. The scent of vanilla and peaches that was Selphie calmed them both greatly as she slept between them. He placed his hand on top of Squall's as it rested on is bare hip and sighed happily.

"Sleep now.." He said and watched as the smaller male nodded. Soon his breathing nearly matched the slow, deep pace of the former messenger girl's.

He watched as his two lover's slept, thinking of how lucky he was to have been blessed with these two gifts that he wouldn’t trade for the world.

"Thank Hyne…" He murmured before joining his lover in a deep, peaceful slumber.

*-*-Author's notes-*-*

Two chapters in one day! I hope to get the next ones up soon too! There's a lil surprise coming up