Claiming the Heart

by Wgang16

Disclaimer: Magnificent Seven does not belong to me and never will. This story is for enjoyment only.

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Sequel to Fighting the Heart


It was early in the morning when Chris Larabee opened his green eyes. It was still dark out, the sun just barely a glimmer on the horizon. He was immediately made aware of several things at once. Somehow during the night he had slipped under the blankets and was now curled around the body of his best friend. His best friend and hopefully in the near future his lover. A visit to the privy was an absolute necessity. And the one thing that needed to be taken care of rather quickly was the fact that his dick was hard as a rock and nestled very comfortably against Vin's small tight ass. That would not do. If the tracker woke up and felt that he would run as far away from Chris as he could. After the events of the last couple of days Vin was not ready for intimacy even if it was from someone he trusted and loved.

Smoothly and carefully the lean blond slipped from the bed making sure not to wake the slumbering man. Not only did he take care of the call of nature, but also his hand got a workout. He had a feeling his hand was going to get quite a workout over the next few days until Vin was ready for the big step. Of course they would have to gradually work up to that. Touching, kissing and stroking would lead to mutual hand jobs. Then hopefully they could enjoy sinking into each other's mouths. After that he was going to coax and tease Vin until he could get the tracker's cock in his ass. He figured if he let Vin do him first that would show the younger man that it didn't have to hurt and could be a mind-blowing experience.

Before getting back in bed, the blond stoked up the fire and put some water on to heat.

Chris crawled back into bed making sure this time he lay on top of the blankets. Vin immediately curled up next to him. Wrapping his arms around the slender body he smiled as the tousled head came to rest on his shoulder. Vin sighed deeply as the warmth of another body seeped into his bones. Chris held his breath until he knew that Vin was not going to wake up. Dropping a kiss on top of that precious head the blond shut his eyes and drifted back to sleep.

Chris was awake a few hours later and knew immediately when Vin woke up. He pretended to be still asleep just to see what the young man would do.

The slim body froze for a second as the sharpshooter realized he was in bed with someone then relaxed as he remembered going to sleep with Chris Larabees arms wrapped tightly around him, keeping him safe.

Vin held his breath for a second and when the gunfighter didn't move he raised his head cautiously from the broad shoulder. Deep even breathing indicated that his friend was sound asleep.

Gazing at the sleeping man Vin couldn't help but notice how good looking Chris really was. The blond hair shimmered in the morning light. The mouth slightly open as he slept, that tempting dimple on his lower lip. The skin looked to be surprisingly smooth for a man who was out in the sun a lot. Of course his own skin was smooth, but he doubted Chris used the natural stuff in nature like he was taught by the Indians to use. Rough, dry skin in the heat and sun tended to crack and bleed. Which not only left a trail a bounty hunter could follow, but could get infected. Vin had learned how to take care of himself a long time ago.

Resting the tip of his finger on the blonde's cheek, Vin stroked gently. Yeah, just as smooth as he thought.

Vin yelped and jumped as Chris turned his head and nipped at his fingertip with his teeth. Chris sucked Vin's finger into his mouth staring deeply into the shocked blue eyes. Chris swirled his tongue around the finger then nipped again at the tip.

Vin pulled his finger out looked at it for a second then got a gleam in his eyes. He never broke eye contact with his friend as he put the finger in his own mouth and sucked on it.

Chris felt his cock harden at the erotic sight. All he could envision was something else in Vin's mouth and it was a hell of a lot bigger than a finger.

Groaning Chris pulled the golden brown head down and replaced the finger with his tongue. Keeping one hand behind Vin's head he wrapped the other one around the slim waist. After stealing Vin's breath and leaving the young man panting Chris reversed their position and lay Vin flat on the bed. He lay on his side resting his head on his elbow so he could gaze down at the blushing man.

One of Vin's arms was under Chris's waist, the other one lay on his own stomach.

Chris just looked at the gorgeous man. He had never seen a man more perfect than Vin. The tousled golden brown hair that just made his fingers itch; he had wanted to touch it for so long. The face that caused men and women both to take a second look, it was so startling in is beauty. The searing blue eyes that saw to his very soul and made him want to be a better man. The body perfect, well the younger man could put a few more pounds on. Nathan always told him he didn't have any meat on his bones. Then there was that tight tight ass. Chris had decided that he was becoming obsessed about that part of his friend's anatomy. The things he envisioned doing to that ass and having Vin do to him made him real hot and bothered.

Chris stroked his own finger down Vin's cheek loving it when the blue eyes lowered and a blush covered the high cheekbones.

"You are so beautiful Vin Tanner and you have no idea just how gorgeous you are."

"Come on, Chris. I'm nothing special. Just a regular guy," Vin replied.

"You are perfect, Tanner and you're mine…all mine."

Vin looked up in surprise. Chris's tone was very serious and very possessive. He felt a jolt of in the pit of his stomach. No one had ever wanted him just for him before. They wanted him for what he could do for them. He loved the feeling and he loved the man who gave it to him.

"Vin if it's okay, I'd like to look at you and touch you. We'll stop when you say so. I won't hurt you."

Vin swallowed very nervous all of a sudden. Maybe Chris would change his mind when he really looked at him.

Well, might as well learn now just how serious Chris was. The young man nodded his head slowly.

Chris made sure he made no sudden movements. Vin was lying there tense, his hand clenched in a fist.

Chris raised the fist to his mouth. The blue eyes watched his every move. The blond kissed each knuckle then straightened out each finger. Turning the hand over he placed a gentle kiss in the palm and lay the hand back down.

The blanket was up around Vin's chest, so Chris slowly pulled the blanket down, letting it come to rest at the waist.

The gunfighter kept his head resting on his hand letting only one hand do the touching. He stroked through the long silky hair, down the cheek and around the neck. Watching as Vin swallowed nervously and the blush got deeper.

Reaching the chest Chris just had to lightly pinch the nipples. Seeing Vin jump, and make a slight movement away from him Chris let his hand rest over Vin's heart.

"Let me take part of his touch away from you. Will you trust me to do that?" Chris whispered as he leaned down and nibbled on Vin's ear.

"What…I…what do you mean," Vin stuttered. His heart felt like it was going jump out his chest and his shaft was beginning to hurt.

"Just watch, and I guarantee you that you'll feel better."

Vin watched wide-eyed as Chris lowered his head and started kissing the bruises that Earlson had left on the smooth chest. When Larabee reached the bruised nipple that had been bitten by the animal when he had attacked Vin in the alley, he planted a feather light kiss on it. As he heard Vin sigh in pleasure, the blond licked then started to gently suckle at the hard nub.

Chris winced as two hands imbedded themselves in his hair, pulling at the long strands slightly. He never said a word though because when he glanced up at Vin he knew he was on the right track.

Tanner had his eyes shut the long eyelashes that most women would kill for making crescent shaped shadow on the cheeks. The lips were swollen, wet and slightly parted as Vin's breathing picked up speed. The long hair spread like a halo on the pillow.

Chris moved his attention to the other nipple. As he laved and sucked, his fingers gently pinched the other one.

"Chris, please I want…I…" Vin whimpered. He had let go of the blond head and was pushing the blanket aside so he could grasp his hard cock.

Chris quickly grabbed Vin's hand and held it in his.

"Let's do this together, cowboy. Trust me?"

Vin looked up at him and nodded. All he knew was that he was on fire and Larabee was the only one who could put it out.

Chris slipped out of his clothes and slid back into bed next to Vin, making sure the tin of grease was with in easy reaching distance. As he felt the slender body tense up, Chris captured the luscious mouth with his. When he felt Vin relax into the kiss, he moved until he was lying on top of his friend. Chris never released Vin's mouth and continued to stroke the quivering body.

Vin had again buried one hand in the blond hair deepening the kiss.

When Vin started moaning and arching up against him, Chris knew neither one of them was going to last long.

He coated his hand with grease and slipped it between their bodies. The gunfighter was slightly surprised when he felt Vin's hand join his.

The two men wrapped their hands around both cocks and began the age-old rhythm of love.

Chris grabbed a handful of that mane of hair that he loved and pulled the tousled head back breaking the deep kiss.

By now Vin was groaning and whispering Chris's name. Arching the sharpshooter's neck to one side, Larabee nipped at the bared skin. As he started sucking on the hollow at the base of the throat he felt Vin tense, then scream his name. As Vin's hot seed spilled out over his hand, Chris felt himself climax.

The blond slumped on top of Vin, the two men exhausted.

Chris felt Vin shift under him and realized he was probably hurting the smaller man. After all he was still bruised and his back always bothered him.

Rolling off his new lover, Chris pulled Vin with him and tucked the younger man tight into his side. There would be no distance between them. He was going to make damn sure they were going to get off on the right foot. This relationship was going to last forever.

As his breathing got under control Chris was aware of movement on his chest. Looking down he saw Vin's finger making patterns on his chest and just as the finger was ready to touch his nipples he grasped it.

When Vin looked up at him in surprise and some apprehension, Chris smiled.

"We're taking this slow. But you are so desirable and so hot that if you keep that up I can't be held responsible for what might happen," Chris explained.

Vin blushed but got a stubborn look in his eyes. A look Chris had learned meant trouble ahead for someone and he had a feeling that person was himself.

"Maybe I want something to happen. Just because I'm not experienced doesn't mean that I don't know what happens when men have sex," Vin's said.

Chris looked at his lover in surprise. Not just at the words but the tone in the voice. Vin was pouting; he had never seen the younger man pout. He loved it, that bottom lip slightly pushed out and those flashing blue eyes.

Chris licked the tip of Vin's nose and as the mouth opened to blast him Chris swooped down and silenced his lover.

Several minutes later Chris let his friend out of the kiss.

"I'm glad you want something to happen, so do I. Whether you want to admit it or not you're probably tender and me taking you would hurt right now. I refuse to hurt you."

"I know you're right. I just want it all. Feel like I've been waiting for so long for someone to care about me," Vin sighed.

"It'll happen. Until then we can still have fun. First things first though, I got some hot water. Why don't we clean up a bit, then eat some breakfast."

Chris climbed out of bed not caring that he was naked and Vin was staring. Chris cleaned up real quick and then dressed. He turned and found Vin still in bed with the covers pulled up to his chest.

Sitting on the edge of the bed Chris smiled as the blue eyes refused to meet his.

"Did you like what you saw?" he asked gently stroking through the long hair.

Vin blushed as he replied, "Yeah, it was real nice."

"Thanks, just to let you know I liked what I saw earlier when we were making love."

"I'm glad…but could you maybe leave until I get dressed. I know that sounds stup…"

Chris put his finger over the full lips stopping the stumbling words.

"It does not sound stupid. You're not used to wandering around naked in front of someone. I hope in a few weeks you'll feel comfortable doing that. You have a perfect body Vin and I like looking at it."

Chris caught the skeptical look Vin flashed him. It was obvious the young man thought he would never be comfortable being naked around anyone.

"I'll just step outside. When you're finished just let me know. I'm going down to check on the horses."

Vin carefully climbed out of bed. He winced as his bumps and bruises made their presence known. Unfortunately he also noticed that as he walked his ass hurt. Not pain just twinges where he had never had twinges before.

The sharpshooter cleaned up and dressed. He had to put on one of Larabees shirts since Earlson had torn off his. The shirt was too big but it would have to do.

Opening the front door he yelled at Chris then started fixing a quick breakfast.

Chris watched Vin as they ate breakfast. The young man could barely look him in the eye.

"Vin, what wrong?"

"Just feel a little embarrassed...I mean yesterday my life was hell and I sure never thought you would lo...well you know what I mean?"

"A lot HAS changed since yesterday. I got my head out of my ass and admitted that I love you. Loved you for a long time."

Chris stood up and pulled Vin to his feet. Planting a kiss on his friend's forehead he said, "Found out I need you like I need oxygen to breathe. Found out that without you my life has no meaning."

Smiling shyly Vin kissed the blond on the lips then as though one taste wasn't enough he pressed against the pliant lips harder. When Chris opened his mouth the younger man thrust his tongue inside. As Vin pressed himself closer to the lean gunman he realized he wanted more, he yearned for more and only from this man.

Chris was far more experienced than Vin and he knew the situation could escalate very quickly. Vin was obviously aroused and while Chris knew he could get the younger man in bed without much effort he wasn't about to do that to his innocent love.

Placing his hands on either side of the tousled head Chris gently pushed Vin a step back.

"Hold on, sweetheart. Going way to fast here. Though I do have to admit your kisses are the best thing I've tasted in a long time."

Vin smiled in delight. He had pleased the older man.

"But, Chris. I want to well you know do it."

"So do I, but not right now. Let's see how you feel later. The guys will be here at different times today. I think they want to talk to you. They all feel bad."

"Okay, but I'm not letting this drop, Chris. I may not be experienced but I know what I want."

"I know what I want to, and I have a feeling we want the same thing."

Just then a loud voice bellowed out, "Yo the house. You boys decent and ready for some company?"

Vin moaned, "Shit, it's Bucklin. He know about us?"

At Chris's nod, Vin just hung his head mumbling under his breath.

Chris laughed as he took a grip on Vin's arm and they went out on the porch.

JD, and Buck, stepped down off their horses as the two men came out the door. Ez was slower getting off his horse. In fact he flinched slightly.

Chris smiled to himself. Looks like Buck got Ez in bed and rode the gambler hard. Buck certainly looked pleased with himself and Ez had a relaxed satiated air about him. They both must have gotten what they wanted.

Buck immediately grabbed Vin into a bear hug, but hearing Chris growl gently let the smaller man go.

"Lookin good, Vin. How you feeling?"

"Pretty good, Bucklin. Chris took good care of me."

Vin turned a fiery red as Buck laughed.

"Bet he did, pard."

"BUCK, quit teasing Mr. Tanner," Ezra admonished as he stepped up on the porch and faced Vin.

"Mr. Tanner I want to offer my heartfelt apologies for the atrocious way I treated you yesterday. You have never been anything but completely truthful and straightforward with me. I can only say that I allowed myself to be swayed by the smooth talk of the abominable man who threatened you. I hope that you can one day forgive me for my transgressions."

Vin stood absolutely still for a minute. He blinked once, opened his mouth then just looked at Chris.

"Ez said that he is sorry he behaved like as ass. You are an honest person. He was conned by Earlson and he hopes you can forgive him," Chris translated.

"Thank you so much for being so blunt, Mr. Larabee. However, he is right, Mr...ah...Vin I am so very sorry for my behavior."

Vin looked into Ezra's green eyes and saw the truth. His behavior and the fact that he failed to save Vin from danger upset the conman.

"Guess we can all be fooled sometimes, Ez. I accept your apology. Let's just forget it."

JD and Buck then broke into conversation saying they should have kept watch over Vin and then that bastard would not have touched him.

Vin finally held his hand up for silence.

"JD, Buck I am not a child. You can't be expected to take care of me. I don't blame you. Earlson was the bad guy and he got his payment."

As JD opened his mouth, Chris jumped in.

"That enough. You guys have apologized and Vin accepted. Subject closed. You guys are right on time to help with chores," Chris said.

He got the expected reaction. All three men suddenly remembered they had things to do in town.

"Sorry, Chris told Casey I'd meet her and take her for a ride," JD said as he mounted his horse and set off at a gallop.

Buck and Ezra climbed back on their horses.

"I gotta get Ez back in bed, Chris. He didn't get much sleep last night. Kinda tossed around and moaned and groaned all night..."

Ez clamped his hand over Buck's mouth hissing, "Mr. Wilmington will you keep quiet or you will not warm my bed again. Better yet this time I will keep you awake all night."

Ez climbed back on his horse and watched as Buck smiled up at him.

"Promises, promises Ez. Plan on taking you up on that. Last one in town gets the top spot."

Green eyes widened as Ez wheeled his horse around and headed back to town as fast as he could.

Buck laughed as he got into the saddle.

"Poor Ez. He doesn't realize that it's his turn on top anyway. Gotta keep the green-eyed charmer on his toes. See you boys later."

Vin and Chris watched until they could longer see the scoundrel.

"Chris since Bucklin and Ez are together you think we could..."

"We will, cowboy. When you're feeling better."

Vin was about to get pissed when he figured he'd just bide his time. Get Chris off guard then pounce.

"We'll see," Vin replied. Then he smiled.

"What's so funny?"

"Wonder who won, Bucklin or Ez."

"I think they both won. I have a feeling neither one really cares who gets to town first."

"True, but I think Bucklin has Ez on the run or at least Ez is letting him think that he does."

Then they just looked at each other busting out laughing. Shaking their heads they started doing some chores. Chris made sure that Vin did not do anything to strenuous.

It was early afternoon when Nathan and Josiah rode in. When they saw Vin and Chris sitting on the porch drinking some coffee they got big smiles on their faces.

"What's so funny?" Vin asked suspiciously.

"Just glad to see you guys looking so relaxed and happy," Josiah replied.

Nathan pulled his black bag off the saddle and insisted Vin go into the cabin so he could look him over.

As Vin started to protest he caught the scowl on Larabees face.

"Fine, Larabee. I'll go, but I AM FINE," Vin stormed into the cabin ahead of a confused Nathan Jackson.

"Brother Vin seems a might agitated," Josiah observed.

Chris sat down on the porch and after Josiah had joined him he replied.

"Vin wants to me to...ah...well you know Buck and Ez came out here today and shit...Josiah this is embarrassing," Chris snapped his face red.

"Now that you and Vin have been honest about your feelings he wants to take it to the next step and you don't think he's ready. That about sum the situation up?"

"Yeah, it does. My God he was almost raped yesterday, I know he has bruises and well I just don't want to spook him or hurt him."

"Vin knows what he wants Chris. The boy has always known his own mind. If he thinks he's ready for a...ah...more intimate relationship then if I were you I'd just go along for the ride. Now he might have a flashback to that bastard, but I have a feeling if he can see that it's you and not Earlson he'll be fine."

"For a preacher you seem real accepting of sex between two men."

"Well, I've seen a lot in my travels and I figure if a person finds love then they need to grab it and hang on real tight. Besides Chris I found my own sweet loving last night, just like Buck and Ez. Nathan and I quit dancing around each other and I am so happy. Guess we all found what we were looking for in Four Corners."

"Guess you're right, Josiah. And you know something else, I understood everything you said and that's downright scary," Chris laughed.

Nathan and Vin came out the door, Vin buttoning up his shirt. From the glare Vin gave him, Chris knew he was still in hot water. Oh well he'd just have to kiss that sweet pouting mouth later.

"Vin's doing better, Chris. Bruises are going to take awhile to fade away. There will be no permanent marks."

"Thanks, Nathan. That makes me feel relieved."

"Yeah, thanks Nate. Don't mean to be so difficult," Vin said sheepishly.

Nathan and Josiah headed for their horses. Suddenly Nathan stopped and turned around.

"That's okay, Vin. I know you don't like to be prodded and poked. Oh damn I left my bag inside."

"I'll get it for you, doc."

As Vin hurried inside the cabin, Chris whispered, "How about where that animal shoved his fingers? Is he okay to...you know?"

"If you take it nice and easy, Chris. He was a little scratched, but at least the bastard used grease it helped."

"Here you go, Nathan. Thanks for coming out and checking up on me."

"You boys behave yourselves, now," Josiah called out as they left the cabin.

As Vin sputtered and turned red, Chris just smiled and called out.

"Same to you boys. Josiah now you watch that strength of yours, we only got one doc and sure don't want him broke.'

Chris doubled over laughing as Josiah galloped off with Nathan in hot pursuit.

Vin laughed as he heard Nathan yell, "I'm not some little toy and Josiah you gotta learn to keep your mouth shut."

The rest of the afternoon Chris made sure he stayed close to the younger man. Fleeting touches on Vin's shoulder. A stroke through that gorgeous hair or a soothing rub on the small of the back just to let the sharpshooter know that Chris liked to touch him and be close to him.

The gunfighter noticed that Vin stopped flinching or shying away from the touches after a couple of hours. It was a hot day and it wasn't long before Chris pulled off his shirt. He glanced over at Vin and noticed his friend still had on his shirt though he had tied back his hair with a piece of leather.

The blond suddenly realized why Vin would not take off his shirt. It wasn't only because he was innately shy but the marks that Earlson had left on his body would be seen.

As Vin stood and ladled some water over his head he felt strong arms come around his waist. He knew it was Chris as he had known where the blond had been all afternoon. It was like they were becoming even more attuned to each other than before if that was possible.

Chris pulled the collar down on Vin's shirt and placed a kiss on the side of the damp neck. When he felt the smaller man shiver he nipped at the ear then turned the compliant body in his arms around.

"You're burning up, babe. Take the shirt off."

"I don't want you to look at the bruises and stuff. Can't be nice for you see it all the time. I know it upsets you," Vin whispered refusing to meet the green eyes.

Chris reached out and tipped Vin's head up.

"Now you listen to me. Those bruises weren't your fault. Yeah I hate to see them because I know the hell that you went through. It makes me upset that someone as special as you had to be so abused. I will make it up to you, babe. I promise."

At Vin's slight smile, Chris continued, "But if you keep the shirt on you'll probably pass out from heat and then Nathan will have to give you some ditch water. Can't make anything up to you if you're trapped in Nathan's clinic."

Chris chuckled as Vin's blue eyes widened and he began to rapidly unbutton the shirt. The gunslinger took a step back and crossed his arms watching as more and more of that gorgeous skin was bared to his sight.

As Vin reached the last button, Chris reached out and put his hands over Vin's. Blue eyes met green ones and the young man let his hands drop to his sides.

Stepping closer Chris invaded his friend's space as he released the last button. Slipping the shirt off the shoulders and down to the elbows he used the material as leverage to pull the slim body close.

Wrapping his arms around the loved body he tipped Vin's head up and licked the full lips until he was allowed to enter the heat of his lovers mouth.

The blond grabbed a handful of Vin's hair and held him in place as he plundered the soft mouth.

Vin's hands grasped his waist just hanging on for the ride. Chris felt Vin's erection and decided to take care of his lover. Take Vin one step closer to making that final commitment.

He backed Vin up until he was leaning against the corral. Releasing the hot mouth he kissed and nibbled his way down the heaving chest. Paying particular attention to the nipples he suckled deeply until Vin was arching forward trying to rub against Chris to relieve himself.

Chris knelt in front of Vin. He slipped the belt off and unzipped the jeans. Glancing up he saw Vin had his head back as he struggled to control his breathing. Vin placed his hands on top of Chris's head.

"No, Chris…someone might see…" Vin whispered.

"No one will see. I don't share what's mine and you're all mine. Just relax and feel, babe."

As the gunslinger pushed the long legs a little further apart as he released the prize he sought.

Vin's cock sprung free, already red, hard and weeping with pre-cum. Vin moaned as his shaft was finally free from the constricting jeans the air hitting the hot skin.

Chris wrapped one hand around the straining cock and the other one around Vin's hips to hold him in place.

Touching his mouth to the cockhead he sucked and licked getting his first taste of his lover's essence. Vin tasted of salt, sun and the outdoors. Just like he thought the younger man would taste.

As Chris laved and sucked at the shaft he pulled the jeans down a little further until they were barely hanging on Vin's ass.

Chris tightened his grip around the thrusting hips and released his hold on the cock. Still sucking and licking he let his hand drift between the long legs. Finding the velvet soft balls he rolled them around and gently pulled at the ball sack. Vin yelped and his cock went deeper into the hot mouth tormenting him. Chris relaxed his throat and took it.

Vin thought he was dying. Chris's mouth and fingers were killing him. He whimpered as the blonde's fingers brushed across his hole, not entering him just brushing by the entrance. It felt so good.

Before Vin could warn Chris he screamed as he shot his seed down the long throat. Vin could only slump against the corral as Chris sucked and milked him dry then licked him clean.

Vin felt a strong arm around his waist as Chris tucked him back in his jeans and zipped him up.

Chris pulled him into his arms and hugged him tightly.

"Damn, cowboy, thought you were going to suck me dry," Vin whispered his thoughts still chaotic.

"I did. Sucked you until there was nothing left. I want all of you."

Jerking back Vin looked up at his lover a stricken look in his eyes.

"Chris, I'm so sorry, you didn't get to…well let me make you feel good."

As Vin went to get on his knees, Chris tightened his grip and kept Vin in his arms.

"I do feel good. Seeing you enjoying yourself and tasting you caused me to cum in my pants. Shit, cowboy I haven't done that since I was a teenager. You are one hot package and you let yourself feel everything. Do you know how erotic that is? You make me feel like a king."

Vin turned red and quickly glanced down and sure enough the front of the blonde's jeans was damp.

Speaking softly Chris said, "You ever sucked a man before, Vin?"

"No, but I want to learn. I liked what you did to me and I'd like to do it to you."

"You will. When you're ready we'll do everything together," Chris promised.

"Now though we need to finish up the chores after I change clothes," Chris added as he swatted Vin's ass.

Turning his back on the younger man he didn't see the gleam that appeared in the blue eyes. If he did then he would have been on guard. His lover was determined that tonight they would make love and that was final.

Dinner was a quiet peaceful affair. Both men tired from the long day and just enjoying being with each other. Chris got a fire going in the fireplace, while it was hot during the day it could get downright cold at night. He sure didn't want Vin to take a chill; Nathan would kill him for not taking better care of the tracker.

Vin crawled into bed and waited while Chris blew out the lanterns. The only light in the small cabin came from the fireplace.

When Chris climbed into bed and slid under the covers Vin immediately moved until he was draped over the gunfighter.

Chris froze as he realized that Vin was stark naked. The kid must have stripped under the blankets. The blond only had on a pair of loose pants. He never slept naked. A person never knew when he would need to get out of bed in a hurry.

"Vin…I don't think th…" Chris started to say.

Vin placed his hand over his best friend's mouth.

"Then don't think, just feel," he whispered.

Chris groaned as Vin began to rub his body against the blonde's.

Vin was already hard and he felt it when Chris's cock hardened. Larabee grasped his ass and pulled him close crushing their cocks together.

The younger man had other ideas. He had no intention of wasting another night. If the rest of the guys had their hearts desire sharing their beds and making love then so would he and Chris.

Vin reached between them and released Chris's cock. As it sprang free he stroked it.

"I want you in me, Chris. Tonight, not tomorrow or next week, tonight. You've raised my hopes and I know what I want. I want you in me first. If you don't think you can follow through then let me know and I'll find someone who will," Vin challenged his eyes glinting down at his lover.

The response from the blond was instantaneous and exactly what Vin had figured would happen.

Chris glared at him, then suddenly reversed their positions. The lean blond straddled the smaller man. He grasped Vin's wrists and held them to the bed. Chris's earlier thought that he would let Vin take him first flew out the window with the idea that someone else might touch the younger man.

Green eyes glinted as they started down the stubborn tracker.

"You belong to me. No one else will ever have your body. Just don't blame me if you're sore and stiff tomorrow."

Chris stripped off his pants and got the tin of grease. He slicked up a finger and watching Vin's face slowly inserted it. He knew that Earlson had done this to the younger man and he watched Vin carefully for any fear.

The blue eyes fluttered shut as a sigh slipped out of the lips of his lover.

"Open your eyes, Vin. I want you to see it's me taking you."

The blue eyes slowly opened. The sweet smile appeared and Vin raised his hands to rest on Chris's arms.

"I know it's you, cowboy. You're the only one who could touch me so gently and sweetly. I would know your touch even if I was unconscious."

Chris was awed all over again at the man lying so trustingly in front of him. Vin had been assaulted the day before but was yearning for his touch. The pure soul with the face of an angel wanted him, the BAD ELEMENT to take him, touch him claim him for all time. And damned if that wasn't just what he was going to do.

As Chris leaned down he whispered, "I love you Vin Tanner."

Vin melted into the kiss. As their tongues dueled Chris took advantage and slipped a second finger inside. Whenever Vin tensed up he paused until the loved body relaxed and allowed him in.

Chris kissed down the small body licking and suckling at the sensitive nipples. By now Vin was leaking and Chris knew that the younger man would not last long. He did not want Vin to climax until he was inside.

Adding more grease Chris finally got three fingers inside. Vin was pushing back forcing the fingers in deeper. He scissored his fingers widening and relaxing the passage.

"Please Chris now, love you, cowboy."

Chris knelt between the long legs. He placed the feet on the bed and spread the legs wide.

Vin was panting, his hands gripping the headboard, his eyes dark with passion.

Coating his cock with grease, the blond also pushed some more grease inside his lover's hole. He didn't want to cause Vin pain if he could help it.

Raising the hips Chris lined up his cock with his lovers puckered entrance.

"I need you to relax Vin. Just take a deep breath then slowly release it."

As Vin released his breath, Chris slowly pushed inside. Everytime the slender body tensed he stopped. It was hard, Vin was so tight around his cock, and the heat surrounding his shaft was intense.

Finally he was fully sheathed inside his lover. He had felt a couple of flinches in the younger man's body as he had inched inside, though no sign of discomfort crossed the beautiful face. That wasn't a surprise. Vin could have a poker face to rival Ezra's when he wanted to. Especially when he wanted to hide something, like when he was hurt and in pain. The stubborn shit.

"Vin talk to me?" Chris ordered. His muscles were quivering the need to move was overwhelming, but he would not hurt the younger man.

"What do you want to talk about," came the insolent reply.

Chris gave a little push eliciting a gasp from the tracker as his prostate was rubbed.

"You are one stubborn bastard, you know that," Chris said totally exasperated even though he had not been this turned on in years.

"Takes one to know one. I may not have done this before, cowboy. However, I do know that you have to move or we're going to be very disappointed in the outcome," Vin said. Arousal and amusement ran through his tone of voice.

"One day, Tanner, one day I'm going to shoot you."

"One day, but not tonight. Because if you do you will be one frustrated man. Besides…" Vin's voice ended in a yelp as Chris pulled out then slowly slid back inside this time going deeper.

"Can't get two words out of you on a good day, Vin. Then when I'm mounted in your ass, your legs spread wide you decide it's time to talk. I have better uses for that mouth of yours."

As Vin opened his mouth, Chris slipped his tongue inside. Vin wrapped his hands in the blond hair and held on tight as Chris devoured his mouth.

As Vin focused on the kiss, Chris pushed the long legs back further opening his lover up more. As the passage loosened more, he sped up his thrusts.

Vin yanked his mouth away from Chris's and gasped, "Harder, Chris fuck me hard."

"Oh I'll fuck you hard, angel. Just not tonight. I want you walking tomorrow and I want your cock in my ass later. Therefore we'll take it easy."

Chris grasped Vin's cock and began stroking it. The juices from his lover's cock made his hand slick. He reached further back and played with the balls.

Feeling Vin's inner muscles tighten up Chris stroked hard and was rewarded as Vin arched up and screamed his name. Chris watched as streams of Vin's essence dripped over his hand.

Chris yelled as he shot deep into his lover's bowels. Vin moaned as he felt Chris's warmth flood his insides.

Chris slipped from his lover's body, hearing Vin moan. He knew regardless to what the younger man said, it had hurt a little.

Washing Vin off, the blond then cleaned himself. As he wiped Vin clean he checked to see if there was any blood.

Heaving a sigh when he found no blood Chris looked up to meet Vin's blue eyes.

"You worry to much, Chris."

Chris pulled the blankets over them and spooned up behind his new lover.

Vin snuggled back against him enjoying the warmth of the blonde's body.

"I don't want to hurt you. I want to protect you and take care of you."

"I'm not a kid, Chris. But I have to admit been a long time since anyone wanted to watch out for me. It'll probably take some getting used to."

As Vin yawned and drifted towards sleep he heard his lover whisper.

"Then you'll have to get used to it. No one will be hurting you again and that includes me. You're mine, cowboy. I claimed you tonight just like you'll claim me tomorrow. I love you."

"Love you to, Chris."

Chris felt Vin relax and his breathing even out and knew his lover was asleep.

Shoving his face into Vin's mane of hair he inhaled the tracker's unique scent. The tough blond gunfighter let his lovers scent and the feel of the slender body in his arms lull him to sleep.

Tomorrow was another day and hopefully Vin was a fast learner. Chris couldn't wait to feel Vin slide into him. The circle would then be complete and the future could take care of itself. They would meet it head on the two of them with their five brothers.

End

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To be continued in a first time love scene.