Page 92 of Love Lessons: Expanded Edition

Chapter 17

Landon

Landon woke up the next morning and snuggled into Dustin’s warm bulk. Yesterday had been wretched. The subdrop had been bad, but thinking that he was losing Dustin had been even worse.

Now he was lying in Dustin’s bed, their legs tangled together, and he felt… light. Happy. Connected.

He’d told himself that he wouldn’t date again, but with Dustin it felt different. Maybe because Dustin hadn’t backed down an inch when he told Landon what he wanted. No one-night stands. Full commitment.

Dustin wasn’t willing to settle for less, and maybe that meant that Landon didn’t have to settle for less, either. Maybe he could have a relationship that didn’t fizzle out or explode in a few months.

Dustin shifted, stretched a bit, and then gathered him closer. He still felt a little awed that this man wanted to be with him and take care of him all the time.

He nuzzled into Dustin’s shoulder and got a smushed kiss on his forehead. Dustin pushed Landon back a little bit, moved both of their arms, and then tangled their legs together now that they were facing each other. Landon loved being moved around like that.

Good morning,Dustin signed, looking sleep-rumpled and pleased.

Landon leaned in for a kiss, only realizing at the last moment what his breath must smell like. But Dustin pulled his head closer, brushing their lips together and then seeking entrance with his tongue.

Landon relaxed into the lazy communion of tongues and lips, a golden honey feeling flowing between them. Landon ran his hands over the hair on Dustin’s chest, realizing that he hadn’t had many chances to touch him yet.

To touch his boyfriend.

Well, that would have to change. He cuddled in closer, tracing over his muscles and skin. He rubbed a nipple and felt a shiver move through Dustin’s body. All of this was his. He wanted to touch Dustin everywhere now, to make him feel as good as he always made Landon feel.

But Dustin rolled them over until Landon was sinking into the mattress, pinned by Dustin’s weight and feeling deliciously helpless. Alright, that worked, too. However Dustin wanted him, he wanted that, too.

It wasn’t kinky at all, but maybe that had been a shield, too. Submitting took a lot of vulnerability, but not as much as attempting a real relationship.

He explored Dustin’s back, now, taking his time to appreciate the muscles in his shoulders, the swell of his ass.

Dustin ground down against his body and Landon moaned. They were both erect, but it didn’t feel like there was any hurry. There wasn’t a scene, just the two of them together.

Landon kissed Dustin’s shoulders and along his neck, enjoying the salty clean flavor and warm skin wherever he could reach it. Then, Dustin slid down to leave trails of kisses across his chest and Landon tangled his hands in his hair.

They kissed that way, languid and sweet, until they were both panting and desperate.

Dustin looked up, sweaty and panting, eyes filled with need. If we’re boyfriends now, does that change your limits on penetrative sex?

Landon shook his head. After everything else, this seemed so small, but it might be big to Dustin. I’d prefer not. We could, but… it doesn’t do much for me. Giving or receiving. Is that OK?

Dustin leaned down and devoured his mouth. Of course it’s OK. There are so many other things I want to do with you.

Then, Dustin wrapped his hand around both of their cocks, stroking them slowly together, until they came in a gentle flow, still breathing each other’s air.

Eventually they took a relaxed shower, washing each other and giving Landon more of a chance to explore. Dustin was gorgeous, and Landon couldn’t get enough of gliding his fingers over his soapy skin.

Dustin declared that it was going to be a lazy day for both of them, so they both pulled on pajama pants from Dustin’s drawer and ate cereal on the back patio. It was calm here, with birds chirping and grass in front of them. Landon idly wondered if he might move in. It was definitely too soon to even talk about it, but he could see himself here.

He walked out onto the grass and dug his toes in. It made him feel like stretching and dancing a bit, so he gave into the feeling. Dustin stayed at the patio table, but he watched him the whole time.

Finally, Dustin called him over. I was thinking about a lazy day, but it looks like even on lazy days you still need to run. Is that right?

Landon might have felt self-conscious if someone else had noticed it, after years of being told to sit still, but with Dustin it felt safe. Like he was being taken care of. Yeah, it helps me a lot if I run each day. I think my body needs it.

Dustin stood and gave him a peck on the lips. Let’s go running then. We’ll make sure you go running every day. It felt like a promise.

This was far from a Daddy-boy relationship, but even that little taste of it made Landon feel warm inside.