Rainy Nights

by Gwendolen

Disclaimer: It's very sad but these lovely and very inspiring fictional characters do not belong to me but to someone who simply doesn't know what to do with them. Pure entertainment.

Thanks belong to Judy and Antoinette for beta and constant support.

The rain pelted against the windowpanes, forming puddles on the street and forcing those few late-night revellers to seek shelter as well. Autumn had a firm grasp on the little town of Four Corners now and winter was only a thought away.

Ezra Standish shifted slightly in bed and listened to the rhythm of the rain pattering against the walls and wooden roofs. Finally he shook his head, it must have been the rain that woke him and nothing more serious. Snuggling deeper into his pillows, he pulled the warm body next to him closer. One hand slowly stroked down the smooth, sleep-warm back.

"Nothing but the rain, Ez," Vin murmured, cuddling closer.

"True." Ezra pressed a kiss against Vin's temple , his hand curving around the tracker's neck, fingers tangling with the long locks. "Did I wake you?"

"Nah, heard the rain." Vin stretched slightly and shifted, pressing himself closer against Ezra's body. The gambler sighed with appreciation. He loved having Vin this near, having him warm and safe in his arms. Especially in such weather.

Ezra moved his hand from Vin's neck down the tracker's back, stroking softly, enjoying the feeling of strong muscles under smooth, warm skin. His finger traced over familiar planes and scars; by now knowing the stories behind most of the scars.

"I am just glad that you agreed to share my accommodations and no longer reside in that infernal wagon of yours," he finally murmured pressing his face against the soft, curly hair.

"Ain't that bad and I might go back once the weather eases up."

"Which still leaves the whole winter. Enough time for me to convince you of the benefits of a soft down pillow and- " Ezra rolled until he had Vin trapped underneath him. "And the advantages of having a lover close at hand and some privacy."

"Privacy, huh?" Vin grinned up at him, the lazy, self-assured smile that Ezra loved so much. The smile that told him that Vin was happy with the situation and felt safe enough to relax.

"Privacy, for all those times when I make you scream." With these words Ezra leaned down to claim his lover's mouth.

"Ain't a screamer, Ez," Vin said his lips brushing against Ezra's, the soft caress sending a shiver down the gambler's back.

Ezra pulled back a bit and grinned at the other man. "I agree, you're very unvocal in your pleasure."

"You mind?" For a brief moment Vin looked nervous, apprehensive.

"No, I very much enjoy all of my attempts to make you scream." He traced a line of kisses from Vin's jaw down the long line of his neck. Speaking in between each kiss. "Each and every one of them." "Hm, glad you do." Vin's voice had dropped to a husky drawl and he shivered slightly when Ezra licked along his throat, over his Adam's apple up to his chin before kissing Vin again. They kissed lazily. Ezra took his time exploring his lover's mouth, tasting him, teasing him, nibbling on Vin's lower lip before hungrily taking that tempting mouth again. He delighted in Vin's soft moans and the way the tracker's breath became laboured.

"Ain't gonna scream," Vin grumbled around a grin when Ezra placed a soft kiss on his nose.

Ezra Standish had never been really one to resist a challenge, especially not this kind of challenge. He grinned at his lover. "No? Maybe I just haven 't applied myself hard enough. I shall have to try again."

Vin's laughter turned into a breathless moan, when Ezra lightly licked along the indentation between his collarbones and then just breathed on the wet skin before he slowly moved downwards, alternating between kisses and a light bites until he reached one nipple. Lavishing his attention on the little nub until it was hard, he then moved to the other nipple, licking, sucking and biting lightly until he had Vin writhing under his hands. There really were advantages to having a responsive lover and he was enjoying them immensely.

Continuing with his trail of kisses down Vin's chest and over his stomach, Ezra reached another one of his favourite places. He flicked his tongue into Vin's navel and laughed silently when he felt Vin quiver and shake. By now Vin's arousal was obvious and Ezra had to fight for his own control.

Vin's hands on his shoulders urged him farther down. "God, Ezra. Please. Please, love."

Instead of moving down like Vin wanted him, Ezra moved back up to claim another kiss. "I think begging is even better than screaming."

Growling slightly Vin pulled him down into another heated kiss. His hands moved feverishly over Ezra's back and the gambler shivered slightly when he felt the rough caress and the possessiveness and hunger in his lover's embrace. Ezra rocked slightly, feeling the answering surge from the man underneath him, their erections gliding against each other.

Ezra's hands stroked along Vin's side until they reached the tracker's tight ass and started to knead. Vin moaned hoarsely and arched into Ezra's caress. "Yes, god, please, Ez. Please."

Only long familiarity with the content of his night-table allowed Ezra to quickly find the oil. He fumbled clumsily with the vial and cursed softly when it refused to open. The fact that Vin had his legs wrapped around Ezra, was caressing his back and placing kisses everywhere he could reach, wasn't making it easier.

Finally Ezra had the vial open and was able to prepare himself and Vin. Oily fingers teased the tightly-clenched muscle and one slipped in when Vin began to relax, then another when Vin started to press back against the invasion. It took all of Ezra's self-control to move slowly and not to simply bury himself in his lover's body.

When Vin tried to turn over, Ezra stopped him and urged him to spread his legs farther and pulled them over his shoulders. Biting his lips to keep his control Ezra moved slowly, pushing steadily until with a shuddering groan he slipped inside.

Ezra felt Vin tensed slightly and moaned. Not willing to cause more pain than absolutely necessary, Ezra forced himself to stop and wait for Vin to relax. He kissed Vin, teasing the other man's mouth open while he started to thrust slowly, going deeper and deeper with each thrust.

Vin's hands on his shoulders urged him on and he started to move faster, sneaking a hand between their tightly pressed bodies to reach for Vin's erection. Placing open-mouthed kisses down Vin's throat, knowing he would leave marks behind, Ezra knew that he wouldn't last much longer. In the end it was the clenching of Vin's internal muscles and the drawn-out moan of fulfilment that pushed Ezra over the edge as well.

Collapsing on his lover's heaving body Ezra just lay there, panting and feeling Vin. It took him a long moment to gather his wits and move. Vin whimpered in protest when he slipped out. Reaching for the towel he kept beside the bed, Ezra quickly cleaned them up before pulling Vin into his arms again.

"Didn't scream," Vin mumbled after he had wrapped himself around Ezra.

"No, you didn't but you begged very nicely." Ezra didn't even try to hide his amusement. He buried a hand in Vin's hair and urged him slightly down. Vin just snuggled closer into his embrace, head resting on Ezra's shoulder, one arm tight around the gambler's waist, as if he was afraid to let go.

Ezra was close to dozing off when Vin suddenly spoke. "It's still raining."

"I know." The rain had eased, no longer prattling hard against the wood but still falling. It would most probably rain the whole day tomorrow.

"Think ya can sleep now?" Vin himself sounded sleepy.

"Yes." Ezra stroked softly along the line of Vin's back, soothing the other man, enjoying the feeling of their closeness.

After a moment Vin spoke again. "Ez, I'm glad ya talked me into sleeping in your bed."

"So am I, Vin. So am I. It definitely has its advantages, wouldn't you agree?"

"Yep, 'specially when it rains."

~ the end ~

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