The Narrator:
Chapter 6 = Happy New Years… New York City Outskirts, New York of Earth #8189 New Year's Eve in the year of 2012.
It had been six hours since the battle with the Mech. The group had decided to set up camp in a cave near the exit of the underground. They wanted to push on, but with two injured members, they decided against it. The rest of the group had fallen asleep a while ago, leaving just Ash awake to look after Aiden. Sarah fell asleep where she sat, attempting to hold vigil over her hurt but stable older brother, Jay. The calm brought upon Sarah by sleep stood in stark contrast to the frantic panic that had consumed her upon watching her brother get shot.
Though he did not expect it, seeing Aiden's sleeping body in the soft, dull glow of the campfire stuns Ash, causing him to suddenly see Aiden in a way he never really had before. Playing night-nurse to the shirtless, passed-out older boy after everyone else has fallen asleep causes a strange stirring within him. The pale, supple flesh of Aiden's exposed, lithe but toned torso is exciting to him, reminding him of the strange feelings he would have in the past when he would see some cute guy in some movie or show. Shower scenes can be so exciting. The soft firelight kissing and dancing its way over Aiden's flesh like a phantom lover makes it suddenly so clear to Ash just how beautiful Aiden truly is.
Ash had been fighting his feelings towards other boys for years, always afraid to be honest with himself, afraid of losing everything, especially his big brother's love. A sudden, subtle breeze blows briefly through the cave, wafting the sweet minty scent of Aiden's body deep into Ash's lungs and filling him with a sensation of deep aching desire for the older boy laid out before him.
Ash pulls out a syringe he had been hiding in his pocket since the copter crash and slowly injects its contents into Aiden's shoulder. Then he slowly leans down and tenderly kisses the spot where he had stuck the needle in.
Ashton (Ash):
"There, that should fix your shoulder right up. State-of-the-art medicine, from a state-of-the-art company," [joking, amused tone]
Ashton (Ash):
"You really are beautiful, you know? If only I wasn't such a coward… I wish I could have the courage you have, the courage to tell you when you are actually awake, just how beautiful you are. I wish I could be that honest, but I can't. I wish I could be that brave, but I'm not. I can't be me, not that way. What would Big Brother think?"
The Narrator:
Ash closes his eyes and sighs with a heavy heart, until suddenly he feels something. A charged soothing touch on his cheek. A touch like electric light on his skin. Ash's blood ignites, and his heart flutters.
Seth - [Aiden Loomis]:
I think you said it just fine, and I have known few people braver.
The Narrator:
Whispers a voice in Ash's ear. The whispering voice is clearly that of Aiden, except it is somehow subtly deeper, more primal. Ash opens up his eyes once more, looking for the source of the voice, only to find a still passed-out Aiden lying before him.
Seth - [Aiden Loomis]:
Don't be afraid, Ash. You're not broken,
The Narrator:
The boy moans in delight at the sensation of gentle phantom kisses skipping their way in little trails down his neck. He searches once more for the source of the voice to no avail as Aiden's body starts to stir ever so slightly.
The light slowly returns to Aiden's mind as he opens his eyes and breathes a deep sigh of ecstasy as his body registers the delicate feeling of warm hands sensually massaging his injured shoulder. Aiden smiles as his sapphire gaze locks with Ash's. His vision still fuzzy, the older boy reaches out affectionately, stroking the hair of the person rubbing his shoulder. He draws forth the sweet scent of cinnamon. The smell is so wonderful, but wait, Terra doesn't smell like this. Aiden's vision finally clears, completely revealing to him the identity of the one tending to his shoulder.
Aiden Loomis:
As… Ash, can't be… I was really, I mean I wanted to... never mind. What are you doing? What happened?" [groggy and confused]
The Narrator:
Aiden adjusts his volume to a whisper upon noticing that everyone else is asleep but them. Aiden withdraws his hand from Ash's silky black hair as the younger boy quickly turns away, fearing that Aiden might sense his desire for him. Ash regains his composure and turns back to Aiden.
Ashton (Ash):
"You were injured fighting the Mech, remember. It shattered your right shoulder blade. Luckily, I was able to help you with some Zorrin-Industries Gen. III Med-Serum I salvaged from the Chopper,"
The Narrator:
Ash's eyes evade the crystal gaze of the scintillating young man before him as Aiden pretends not to notice. The injured boy looks at the sleeping bodies around the campfire.
Ashton (Ash):
"They fell asleep about two hours ago. I stayed up to keep an eye on you... I mean to look after you in case you took a turn for the worse, you know," [nervously]
The Narrator:
Aiden sneaks a quick glance at Ash out of the corner of his eye and nods, suddenly understanding as he sees the fear and shame lurking behind the other boy's expression.
Seth - [Aiden Loomis]:
He wants you, longs for you. You've felt that longing, too, for Terra... for Jay, but they don't feel the same, do they? Perhaps you should be looking at someone who wants you back. Someone who likes you and wants to be intimate with you. Someone who wants to be sexual with you, like I was... like he wants to be. Someone who wants to know and feel you inside and out, the way I did. Open the door, Aiden. Open your heart because this is your chance, [ Seductive and alluring voice ]
The Narrator:
Whispers a deep and all-too-familiar voice from far in the back of Aiden's mind. He feels a familiar ghostly breath on his cheek like the last warm breeze before a bitter winter, making him shudder. The feeling reminds him of love and pleasure long past.
Aiden Loomis:
Oh god… Seth… Seth… That feels so [aroused muttering]
The Narrator:
Seeing the older boy shuddering, Ash turns to Aiden.
Ashton (Ash):
"Are you okay? You're shivering,"
The Narrator:
Ash pulls Aiden in close to soothe him.
Seth - [Aiden Loomis]:
Let him in, Aiden. Let him in,
The Narrator:
Seth's voice reverberates through Aiden's flesh like orgasmic lightning. Seth's unseen hand begins to tenderly stroke Aiden's hair as he lovingly nibbles on Aiden's ear, bringing the boy's blood to boil with passion. The feeling of gravity between himself and Ash was becoming overwhelming. Desperate to maintain his composure, Aiden turns his attention to the boy still hugging him. Aiden attempts to lean over and grab a nearby whiskey flask, only to have his still tender shoulder surge with pain in objection to his action. Aiden winces at the pain, causing Ash to lean over and retrieve the flask for him.
Ashton (Ash):
"Something to help deaden the pain…" [chuckling]
The Narrator:
Ash opens the flask and hands it to Aiden.
Aiden Loomis:
"Something like that."
The Narrator:
Muses Aiden with a playful smile. Deep down, he knows Seth is right, that his pining for Jay's and Terra's romantic affections would never really bear fruit, and he knows what must come next. Aiden nuzzles his head playfully into Ash's neck, catching the younger boy off-guard. Ash giggles at the unexpected affection, leaning in as Aiden breathes in the other boy's scent and unbridled arousal sets fire to his blood.
Ash runs his hands lovingly through Aiden's hair, his touch mingling with Seth's battery-like ethereal touch, causing Aiden's member to grow harder and harder by the moment. The two boys continue to run their hands over each other's flesh, exploring each other's bodies. The moment is interrupted by the sudden beeping of Ash's phone, indicating the strike of midnight. Ash smiles as his phone reminds him what day it is now before turning his attention back to the aroused, trembling boy beneath him.
Ashton (Ash):
"Happy New Year, Aiden," [whispering lovingly]
Aiden Loomis:
"Happy New Year, Ash," [whispering lovingly]
The Narrator:
The two lust-crazed boys trace blazing kisses up and down each other's faces and necks until at last their lips find each other. Aiden's tongue wanders deep into Ash's mouth, hungrily savouring the sweet taste found there.
Aiden Loomis:
Cherries, who'd have guessed…
The Narrator:
Ash's tongue fights back for dominance as the younger boy ghosts his hands down Aiden's naked chest to the crotch of his pants.
Seth - [Aiden Loomis]:
Take good care of him, Aiden. I have seen into his heart, and there is true love to be found there
The Narrator:
Seth places one last tender phantom kiss on Aiden's forehead before retreating back into the deep recesses of Aiden's mind.
Ash starts massaging the other boy's barely contained and growing bulge. The younger boy's hands unzip Aiden's tight leather pants, causing Aiden to counter Ash by sliding his hands down the back of Ash's pants and firmly gripping his tight bottom. Unable to hold his desires back anymore, Aiden rolls over so that he is on top of Ash. Ash smiles suggestively as Aiden removes his pants and panties. Ash pulls Aiden into more deep kisses as Aiden positions himself at his entrance.
Aiden Loomis:
"Are you ready?" [whispering]
Ashton (Ash):
"Yes. Please… I want this," [aroused desperate need]
The Narrator:
Responds Ash needily as he wraps his legs around Aiden's waist, pulling the boy down hard onto him as Aiden gently guides his shaft slowly into Ash's body. The night melts into orgasmic wild bliss as the boys get lost in each other's touch,