Chapter 20

When the others returned to the kitchen, Loren snuggled tighter to Todd, hands slipping up into his hair. "Only light kisses and hugs when my nieces and nephews are present, but they are outside playing, love."

The flick of his tongue opened Todd to him and he took full advantage of the moment.

Momentarily surprised, Todd quickly melted into the kiss, arms sliding around Loren's waist. As the kiss ended, he rested his forehead to Loren's and sighed contentedly. "Missed you this week, baby."

"Mmm, it's been a long week without you, Todd. And I'm in the middle of dinner. We were just about to take everything outside and grill. Lorelei is getting battle scars from fending off the troops."

"Sounds good. Need help?" Todd gave him a kiss on the tip of his nose and nodded to Arnie. "Thank you for getting those, Arnie."

"You can help me take out the platters of meat and keep me company while I cook." With a grin, he let go of Todd and headed back into the kitchen. Arnie followed to put the beer in the fridge.

When his mom eyed Todd, Loren was quick to step in. "Hands off, mom. He's going to keep me sane while I grill."

"I didn't say anything, Lorenzo Spears."

Leo piped in before the two of them could get into it. "Grill's ready and hot, and the natives are restless. You better get cooking, Loren."

Todd chuckled and picked up two of the platters. "Come on, babe, before they start beating down the door."

Loren took the other two from the counter and led the way out to the back yard. Kids were all over the place, playing hide-n-seek, and racing around their parents and each other. None were allowed near the grill though. Screeches of laughter and loud shouts filled the air around them.

After he set the platters down on the table near the grill, Loren started the hamburgers and hot dogs to keep the kids happy. Using a spatula and tongs, Loren got the meat on then closed the lid. "The steak and chicken are for the adults. We just need to get the kids feed before they turn on us."

"Wanna talk," Todd said quietly, watching the smoke from the grill billow into the air. "Later, though. Not bad; I promise. Just something that's been on my mind for a bit."

"Whatever you want, babe. After dinner we'll head into the house for a bit."

Even at a casual glance, the Spears looked like a very close knit family. The members were laughing and joking as they played with the children, and the others were settled under the shade of a huge oak tree, sipping their beers.

Todd turned Loren until Loren's back was to his chest and then he rested his chin on Loren's shoulder, watching the family play. "I like this. It's not often you see a family this close. You're a lucky man, babe, to have the family you do."

"They're not all here, Todd. Vinny and Rosa won't come here or to Gia's house either because I'm gay and she's lesbian. Thankfully though the rest of my family doesn't care."

When his sister, Gia, brought out clean platters, Loren transferred the cooked hotdogs to one of the plates then waited on the burgers.

"Guess we're even then. Dad hates my choice in lifestyle. And Mom? Well, Mom is just plain fruity." Todd gave him a quick peck on the cheek before releasing him to ready the steaks and chicken.

"I think you've been adopted into the family, Todd. It's not like my mom will give you a choice."

"Amen to that." Laughing, Gia winked at Todd. "You'll never escape our mom. Just ask my girlfriend, Kathy."

"It's nice to be among family."

Todd smiled at them both as he helped Loren set up the steaks, chicken, and the corn. Once the cover was back down, he leaned back against the porch railing and opened his arms.

"You mentioned me?" A petite little blonde walked up and wrapped herself to Gia's back in a tight hug.

"Just you and mom, love." Gia chuckled before she turned and nudged Kathy back to their seats.

"Oh, Lord, yes." Kathy muttered as she glanced over at Todd. "You're new, you'll get used to her."

As they wandered off, Loren gave Todd a quietly questioning look as he stepped into his arms. "Something's wrong, babe. Don't try to kid me."

Todd just held him tight, breathing in his lover's scent. "Talked to my dad today," he said quietly. "He calls every once in a while on the pretense of 'checking on me,' but it always turns into a lecture on sin and how I'm going to burn in Hell."

Sighing quietly, Loren kept him safely enfolded in his arms. "Time for a new phone number, babe."

"Want you to move in with me," Todd said after a few minutes. Todd had been unhappy since Loren moved out after their last weekend together.

Stunned, Loren drew back his head to stare at Todd. "You love shocking subject shifts, don't you?"

Todd laughed. "Didn't you know that only insane men work with numbers for a living?"

"True, you are insane. Lorelei will probably skin us both, but you've got yourself a new room mate."

Grinning, Todd dropped a quick kiss on Loren's lips. "Very cool. I just don't think I can handle another long-ass week without having you to sleep next to."

"You and me both, babe." With one arm around Todd, Loren turned to flip the meat before anything burned.

When Loren finished, Todd turned him back around and brushed Loren's lips with a fingertip.

"Love you, baby," Todd whispered.

"Ditto." Loren whispered as he pressed a kiss to Todd's finger.

Once the children had been comfortably settled with their food and were sitting on blankets near the tree, the adults started to come toward the grill.

"Love talk later, you two. Food now." Raf yelled in complaint before his wife smacked him upside the head.

"In a minute, Raf. Jeez." Loren rolled his eyes. "Get another beer, bro."

"I think we're more in danger of the adults turning native on us," Todd chuckled. He released Loren and helped with the rest of the food, getting things set out on platters. Once they all had their food, Todd found an empty reclining lounge chair and settled in it, content to watch the others.

Loren busied himself making a plate, then headed over to Todd and sat on the arm of the chair. Tearing off a piece of steak, he held up the fork to Todd's mouth. "Open up, babe. You've got to taste this."

The second the steak hit his tongue, Todd savored its flavor. "Oh. Oh, baby, that's so good." He tore off a bit of chicken and held up to Loren with his fingers. "The chicken is just as amazing."

Chuckling, Loren leaned down and took the chicken, making sure to lick Todd's fingers clean. They weren't the only ones in a loving mood. The others had settled in and were intent in their own little worlds.

For a brief moment, Todd's eyes just sort of glazed over and a barely audible moan escaped him. "Babe…God, I've missed that mouth."

"I'll be refreshing your memory later tonight."

His gaze never left Todd as he began to eat his meal, and fed Todd as well. When the buttered corn smeared his fingers, he teasingly held out his hand to Todd.

A slow, utterly wicked grin spread across Todd's lips, and then those lips were wrapped around Loren's fingers. Todd hummed and moaned softly, the noises barely heard but easily felt. His eyes never left Loren's as he sucked and licked the salty butter from Loren's fingers.

"You might get that refresher sooner than later if you keep that up."

"And you think that's going to make me stop?" Todd asked around Loren's fingers. He closed his eyes slowly and started slow, rhythmic motions with his lips, sliding them up and down Loren's fingers.

Loren had to shift in his position before he finally ended up pulling his fingers from Todd's mouth. "We better finish eating, love."

Todd chuckled. "What's the matter, babe?" Totally unrepentant, Todd just grinned and continued eating his dinner.

A smile twitched at his lips before he leaned down to whisper in Todd ear's. "What's the matter is me wanting to hear you scream my name as you completely lose it, love."

"What? Like: 'Loren, yes, fuck me. Need that sweet cock. Harder, baby, harder.'"

"Dammit, babe." Loren grumbled. "Been without all week." After he snagged a large piece of the steak, he stuffed it in his mouth.

Todd grinned and popped another piece of chicken into his mouth. He resisted the urge to moan obscenely. "Well, it's true. I need to feel you open me up, baby. Need to feel your cock throbbing inside me."

It was a good thing Loren wasn't in the habit of blushing. Eyeing Todd, he shifted just enough in his seat to obscure what he was about to do. He leaned over to brush a kiss to Todd's ear as his hand rested against Todd's cock. The gentle movement of his fingers kneaded the hardening flesh for a moment as he whispered, "No sound, love. No one little peep from you."

The flick of Loren's tongue traced over the outer edge of Todd's ear before he nipped light at the lobe, tugging lightly on it. The tips of his fingers ran slowly over the outline rising in Todd's pants before he straightened with a casual smile.

Biting at his bottom lip, Todd didn't move a single muscle. He kept quiet, even though the moan was lodged just in his throat.

"Another piece of chicken, babe?" A faint gleam of amusement glittered in Loren's eye as he asked the question.

Todd had to clear his throat and then shook his head. "No, thank you, love."

“We probably should head home, shouldn’t we?” Loren asked with a sly quirk of his lips.

“Might be a really good idea.”

Loren couldn't withstand the look directed at him for long. Taking the plate, he stood and took it back to the table. After a quiet conversation with his mom, he turned and beckoned to Todd.

Todd stood and put his own plate on the table, then followed Loren out to the car. Neither of them said a word while they drove home. However, the tension between them soared as each played with the other, stopping just short of what the other really wanted.

The moment they arrived home, Loren dragged Todd into the house, down the hall to the bedroom and shut the door behind them. Turning, he pushed Todd back against the door, hands slid inching Todd's shirt to tug it off over his head. Just as quickly, he dealt with Todd's shoes, pants and underwear, getting them out of the way.

Todd's hands were just as busy, and by the time he was naked, so was Loren. "Want you."

"Get on your hands and knees, love."

Todd wasted no time. He crawled onto the bed and spread his knees, glancing at Loren over his shoulder. "Please. Want to feel you, Loren."

Loren followed behind him, pausing only to grab the lube from the night stand. Once he’d prepared himself, he slid onto the bed behind Todd. One hand guided his cock, and the head nudged against the crack of Todd's ass before a determined push of his hips buried him deeply. Neither of them wanted to play around right now.

"Oh, sweet fuck," Todd groaned, head dropping down. He pushed back against Loren, fingers digging into the bed. "Yes. Oh, God, Loren…"

Loren set a near punishing rhythm. Both hands gripped Todd's hips, bringing him back against each forceful thrust. The tight feel of Todd's body and the soft sounds of need played havoc over Loren's senses, driving the animalistic need. The sensations spiraled quickly out of his control once the motion of Loren's hip became more jarring against Todd's body.

A strangled cry caught in Todd's throat and he grabbed his cock, pumping quickly. Seconds later, he was growling into the pillows, cock pulsing in his fist as his body clamped down on Loren like a vise.

Todd shuddered, riding out the last of the tremors sliding through both of them. When they both had finished, he collapsed onto the bed face-first, panting. "Love. Babe. God, I needed that."

Now that he could relax and had caught his breath, Loren playfully slapped Todd's ass lightly. "We both did. The fucking weeks are way too long for us."

"Careful, babe. I might take a liking to that." Todd turned his head and glanced over his shoulder at Loren, giving him a wink. "Even more reason for you to move in with me. No more waiting until the damn weekends."

"I need to let Lorelei let know first, but I don't see any problem with me doing that. Now why don't you curl up in bed, while I deal with head back over to my mom’s." After he crawled off the bed, Loren gathered his clothes up.

Todd sat up and instantly regretted it. "Oh. Oh, fuck…" He eased himself back down on the bed. "Give my apologies to your family for bailing."

With a smile, he tugged the covers down for Todd to crawl under them. "Don't worry about it, babe. I'll explain it to them. You get some rest."

"Love you, baby. A lot."

"Love you too." When Loren finished dressing, he left the bedroom and quietly shut the door behind him.