A Ranger Retreat

by

A Warrior's Prophet

Disclaimers: Power Rangers and its characters are owned by Saban/Disney. We make no claim to them nor make any money from the writings of these stories. We're just playing in someone else's sandbox.

Summary: Eric Myers has planned a surprise weekend get-away for his lover's birthday. What does he have in store for Tommy and could it be that Tommy has a surprise for Eric? SLASH. A little warning: If you are not comfortable with serious male/male sexual situations, adult language, and just a little kink—hit that 'Back' button now! You have been warned! We find this version to be rather tame, but if you'd like to read the more explicit one, please check it out on World of Slash (once it's posted).

Author's Notes: This little story started off as a one-shot in honor of Jason David Frank's birthday on September 4th, which is sorta strange considering he's completely straight, but slash is what we write, so...here ya go! It has now grown to the status of a short story and could possibly be expanded further, depending on how much positive reaction we receive (aka--reviews people!) So if you enjoy it and would like to see it continue, please let us know!

Eric parked his SUV next to Tommy's jeep and climbed out. Grinning, he walked into the school and by the office. He nodded at Principal Randall, who grinned at him and waved him on, giving him permission to carry out his plan.

As he turned down the Science hall, he mentally went over his checklist. He really hoped that he hadn't forgotten anything because he wanted this weekend to be perfect. Once he got to Tommy's classroom, he waited outside the door for the last bell of the day to ring. While he had a few minutes, he continued to take stock of what he'd packed for himself and for Tommy and tried to remember whether or not he'd finished all the arrangements. When he started planning this surprise, he had no idea there were so many details to take care of.

When the bell finally sounded, the Quantum Ranger stood back and let the kids go by, returning the smiles from the girls who checked him out as he stood there. The room finally empty except for the teacher, Eric casually leaned against the door frame with his arms folded across his chest, waiting for his lover to notice him.

Tommy sighed and took off his glasses as the last of his students left. Laying them down on his desk, he rubbed his eyes before lowering his head slightly to massage his neck. The tension of the day was giving him a crick in the neck as he continually had to repeat the instructions for the project and answer the questions of his students.

Figuring that he wasn't going to look up any time soon, Eric stealthily crept up behind Tommy and slowly began to massage the man's stiff shoulders and neck. The teacher jumped when he felt the large, strong hands on his body, but before he could react, he heard Eric's voice coming from behind him.

"Hey there," he said in a low, sensual voice. "Rough day?"

Tommy smiled softly and let the stiffness caused by his lover's surprise ebb from his body. "Yeah, they weren't too happy about the projects I gave them--lot of complaining and questions." He winced slightly when Eric hit a particularly tight spot, then sighed when it was worked loose. "Not that I'm complaining, but what are you doing here? You usually don't come to the school unless you're bringing me lunch or something I forgot at home."

"Well...it's kind of a surprise. You ready to leave?" Eric asked, continuing to rub Tom's upper back.

"As soon as I pack up my briefcase. Thankfully, I don't have to do any grading this weekend and next week's lesson plans are already done."

"That's really good to hear, because you're gonna be too busy this weekend to even think about school," the older man said. "Now get yourself together and let's go. Oh, and I need the keys to your jeep."

Tommy raised an eyebrow, but handed him the keys. "Why do you need the keys to my jeep?" He started packing up his things and putting them into his briefcase.

"Because you're not going to be driving it and it has to get itself home somehow," he said cryptically, but then had to laugh at Tommy's expression. "Come on...you'll understand once we get outside."

After the former black ranger had finished getting his things together, the couple walked toward the parking lot with Tommy still questioning his lover. "What have you got up your sleeve, Mr. Myers? I know that look, you're planning something, aren't you?"

Eric chuckled. "I'm always up to something, you know that. But like I said, you'll understand more once we get to the parking lot."

Tommy gave him a frustrated look. "I swear, you just won't do. I--" He was cut off by his cell phone ringing. "Hello?--Oh, hey Jase.--Thanks.--I don't know, he won't tell me. I'm pretty sure he's got something planned, but right now, I'm in the dark.--Okay, I'll let you know.--Thanks, man.--Later." He hung up with that.

"Jase?" Eric asked.

"Yeah, he just called to wish me a happy birthday and to see what we were up to this weekend," Tommy answered. "And considering not even I know what we're doing, it's kind of hard for me to tell him anything." He playfully pushed Eric away. "So any hints?"

The Silver Guardian commander looked up at the ceiling as if in thought. "Ummm....no," he said at last and gave Tommy a wink. "You'll just have to wait, Dr. Oliver."

The good doctor snorted. "Keep it up and you'll be waiting 'til certain things turn blue."

"Don't even threaten me with that, Tom. You know as well as I do that neither of us can go more than three days without. No matter how hard you try to be mad at me, within 72 hours you'll be wrapped around my legs, begging..."

"Me? Beg?" Eric shot him a look, causing him to hold his hands up in surrender. "All right, all right. Fine. I won't ask any more questions about where we're going, but what are you doing with my jeep?"

Just then they came to the end of the hallway and as they exited the building, Tommy could see two familiar figures leaning against his jeep waiting for them. He looked over at Eric questioningly, but didn't bother to say anything as his lover just had a big grin on his face.

"They're gonna drive it to the house for us so that we can go ahead and get on the road."

"Fine, but Connor doesn't drive. I've seen how he handles his Mustang. Trent can drive it."

"Whatever you say. Your stuff's already in the Hummer, by the way," he added with a mischievous grin. As they reached the cars, Eric tossed Tommy's keys to Trent. "He says you have permission to drive the jeep to the house, but you have to be careful," he said to Trent with a chuckle.

Trent laughed softly at Connor's indignant huff. "I'll be careful with it, I promise. You two have fun." He grinned at his former teacher. "Happy Birthday, Dr. O."

"Thanks Trent."

"That's okay, I'd rather drive the Hummer anyway. Whaddya say, Eric? Hmm?" Connor asked, attempting to give the commander a pitiful look.

Tommy couldn't help it, he burst out laughing at the look on Eric's face. "Trent, I think you two had better leave before Cmdr. Myers here decides to go ballistic on a fellow Red."

"Alright, alright...damn, just askin'," Connor said as he turned to get into his Mustang. "Oh and have a good birthday, Dr. O. Hope you two have a good time!" With that, he closed the door and he and Trent pulled away, headed for the house on Valencia Road that they knew so well.

Tommy turned to Eric as they left. "So, you packed for me, huh? You really planned this out, didn't you?"

Eric snorted. "When have you ever known me to leave anything to chance?" Walking over to the passenger side, he held the door open. "If you'll get in, we'll get on the road."

Tom smiled at his lover and went over to the door. Putting his briefcase in, he turned back and quickly surveyed the parking lot--all was clear. Taking Eric by the lapels of his leather jacket, Tommy grinned and then pulled him into his chest, nuzzling his ear for a moment. "Whatever it is that you've got planned, I'm sure I'll love it. Thank you," he whispered and then gently placed a soft kiss on his boyfriend's lips.

Eric put his arms around Tommy, holding him close. "I want you to have the best birthday you've ever had." He returned the kiss, letting it deepen slightly before he pulled back and rested his forehead against Tommy's. "I love you."

The former black ranger smiled broadly. "I love you too. Now, you ready to get going so that you can put this sneaky, covert plan of yours into action?"

"Just waiting for you to get into the Hummer." He stepped back, swatting his lover on the butt as he started around for the other side.

As they reached the outskirts of town, Tommy patiently waited to see which highway Eric was going to take so that he could make a guess at where they were actually headed. When he turned onto the freeway headed east, Tom figured that they must be going toward the mountains. The coast was west from Reefside. "So...gonna tell me where we're headed now? I know it's got to be in the mountains."

"I thought you weren't going to ask any more questions about where we were headed as long as I told you what was going on with your jeep?" Eric reached a hand out, resting it on the multi-colored ranger's leg.

"Determined to make this a surprise, huh? Okay, I'll try to keep my natural curiosity at bay." He placed his hand over Eric's and rubbed it gently. "So, if we can't talk about this surprise of yours, what are we gonna do to pass the time? However much time that is..."

Eric turned his hand up, catching hold of his lover's. "Just try to relax. I know you're not fond of surprises, but I promise, you'll like this one." He let go of Tom's hand and started running his hand along the cloth-covered thigh.

Tommy smiled at him. "I place myself in your capable hands--I trust you." He reached over and rubbed the back of Eric's neck, playing with his short, dark hair. "After the week I've had, I could use a good time," he sighed and shook his head. "Those kids are gonna make me gray before my time." Just as he was about to continue, his cell phone alerted him that he had a new text message. Pulling it out of its holder on his belt, Tommy looked at the display. "Rocky," he said. "Wishing me a happy birthday and telling us to have a good time and not to do anything he wouldn't."

Eric laughed softly. "Don't think there's much that man wouldn't do, so that's saying a lot." He gently squeezed T's leg. "Don't think about the kids for the weekend, huh?"

Tommy grinned. "That's true! Rocky's a real piece of work. As for the kids, I am putting them out of my mind as of now. No one on my mind but you...all weekend."

"Excellent. Now, why don't you close your eyes and rest for a bit. I know you didn't get a lot of sleep last night and you'll need the energy for later."

Flashing a wicked grin at Eric, Tommy replied, "Oh really? And just what did you have in mind? Gonna ravish me and leave me begging for more? I hope," he winked and raised his eyebrows.

"I was thinking that maybe we could work on a couple of those fantasies of yours."

Tommy's eyes brightened. "Ooh, which ones did you have in mind?"

"How about the one where I tie you spread eagle on the bed and make you watch as I slowly strip down to nothing." He lowered his voice as he spoke. "Then make you beg for me to take you as I slowly touch, stroke, lick, suck, and bite you anywhere and everywhere but that throbbing piece of velvet-covered steel."

"Mmmmm, that sounds incredible. We can definitely do that!" Tommy felt a reaction in a certain part of his anatomy as he thought more about that. "And I just might have some surprises up my sleeve for you as well." He paused for a minute. "So how much longer is it gonna take to get there? I can't wait to get you alone."

"Couple of hours, but I figure that we'll stop and get something light to eat. We'll have a real dinner when we get there." He grinned as he thought about the steaks, loaded baked potatoes, corn and chocolate mousse that waited for them at their destination. A bottle of wine was already chilling while a fire would be started shortly so that the cabin was warm for them by the time they finally arrived. The hot tub would even be turned on so that it was nice and warm as well. "And we'll be alone all weekend. Anything we want to do is pretty much fair game."

"Really? Sounds wonderful--can't wait to get there. Maybe you're right; maybe I should try to take a bit of a nap before we get there. I have a feeling that I'm gonna need all my strength," he said with a wink and a grin.

"Oh, that's for sure." Eric reached into the back seat and pulled up a travel pillow and throw, then handed them to Tommy. "Figured you could use these to get comfortable with."

Shaking his head and grinning at the attention to detail that his boyfriend had put into this weekend, Tom took them and proceeded to get comfortable. "Don't let me sleep too long, okay? I don't want to miss anything."

Eric reached his hand out and put it on the back of his lover's neck, rubbing his thumb against the warm skin. "I promise, you're not going to miss anything. When we're close to stopping for something to eat, I'll wake you. After that, it'll be a short drive, about half an hour." He really needed the stop to call the lodge and have them put their dinner on and then have it sent up to the cabin. If he timed everything right, the food would still be hot and waiting for them when they got there.

An hour and forty-five minutes later, the two men were very close to reaching their destination. Eric had made sure that everything was in the works and ready for their arrival. The light snack they had stopped for would hold them over until dinner and the cabin should be ready by now. As they drove along high up in the mountains, the snow was falling steadily and thick all around them. Good thing Eric was accustomed to driving in all kinds of conditions. For the last half hour, they had been listening to a CD that he had made of all of Tommy's favorite music. If everything came together as planned, this would be a weekend to remember--just what Eric believed that his boyfriend, lover, and soul mate deserved.

As they crested a final hill, Eric pulled forward a bit before coming to a stop. The scene that was laid out before them was beautiful. Snow covered peaks and pines dotted the landscape. A few cabins were barely visible in the trees. Their snow topped roofs adding to the picturesque view. He looked over at Tommy, laying a gentle hand once again on the back of his neck. "Do you like it?"

A warm smile broke out across the former ranger commander's face. "Oh wow...it's amazing. Looks like a postcard, doesn't it?" He paused and continued to study the scene. "We're staying in one of those cabins?"

"That we are." He pulled Tommy closer and gently kissed him. "Happy Birthday."

Tommy smiled warmly. "I know it's gonna be a special one--I can just tell." He looked up the drive just a bit and spotted a huge building that was partially hidden by the trees. "That must be the main lodge up ahead. Let's go--I can't wait to see it!"

Eric drove forward and came to a stop near the front door. As they climbed out of the Hummer, a valet came over and took the keys while bell services handled getting their bags from the back. Eric tipped them and then casually put an arm around T's waist as they headed inside. At Tommy's somewhat surprised look at the public display of affection, Eric said, "Don't worry--it's a 'gay-friendly' resort. We don't have to pretend to be best friends up here," the former Quantum Ranger said with a smile and a wink. They normally had to be very careful in public--Tom's job could depend on it.

But here, they could be themselves and actually act like a couple. Tommy caught his breath as they entered the main lodge. It was reminiscent of the old National Park lodges--made of what looked to be redwoods and stone, the lobby was cavernous and well-appointed. Leather sofas, chairs, and beautifully hand-crafted wooden furniture sat around the room in small intimate conversation areas. The focus of the room was the huge stone fireplace that sat in one corner with a grouping of chairs around the front of it. The building was made to look as though it had been there for a hundred years, but judging by the shine on the hardwood floors and the modern conveniences, it couldn't be more than ten.

Eric chuckled softly and grinned at him. "I take it you like what you see so far?" He pulled Tommy closer, then moved toward the check-in desk. "Reservation for Myers."

"It's amazing. How'd you find out about this place?" Tommy asked, leaning gently against his lover.

"Would you believe me if I told you that Jason turned me on to it?"

"Really? Has he been up here?"

"I don't think he would have recommended it like he did if he hadn't. Although, if you want details, you'll have to ask him yourself." He turned to the clerk, who just handed him a key with a grin.

"Your bags are already on the way to your cabin, Mr. Myers. If you want to walk, there's a path off to the side of the main lodge that will take you through the trees to your cabin. As requested, it's the last one in the row. It's less than a half mile and everything you requested has already been arranged and taken care of."

Tommy thought to himself, 'I wonder if Jase has brought Adam up here.' He was shaken from his thoughts by Eric pulling him along as they headed for another door that would put them on the path to their own little cabin hideaway. As they stepped outside, Tom got his first good blast of cold, mountain air. "Whew, I hope you packed my warm clothes and coat!"

"I did, but someone else was the one to suggest that. Said that while Jase may be a heater, for those that aren't, warm clothes, a coat and gloves might be needed." He pulled Tommy closer. "I'm glad you like it. Have to admit, it made me jealous at first that Jason was the one suggesting that I bring you here. He said that he knew you'd like it."

"Eric...Jase and I have known each other forever. No one knows me better than he does--even me. What we had together was nice while it lasted, but we decided that we were better off as best friends, you know that. Nothing for you to be jealous of, I promise." Tommy leaned over and planted a kiss on Eric's cheek. "Promise me you won't worry about that," he whispered. "I'm with you because that's what I want--you're what I want, okay?"

Eric stopped and pulled him closer. "I promise." He leaned in and kissed him, letting his tongue gently part the soft lips and slip inside.

Since there was no one in sight, the former White Ranger allowed the kiss to continue and even deepen as he relaxed into Eric's embrace. As they parted for air a couple of minutes later, another all-male couple walked by hand in hand and smiled at them. It was an odd feeling to be doing that out in public, but something that they could definitely get used to.

"Let's get inside, it's cold out here," Tommy said. He was still in his dress shirt, slacks, and light jacket from school--not exactly winter weather wear.

Eric nodded. "Considering what else I want to do to you tonight, then yeah, we should get inside." He took his hand once again and started along the path to their cabin. "Besides, don't want dinner to get cold."

Tom followed along. "We're having dinner in the cabin? I figured they had a big, fancy restaurant hidden away in that lodge somewhere."

"They do, but that's something for tomorrow night. Tonight, I want you all to myself, no outside distractions. Just you, me... a warm fire... dinner for two with a nice bottle of wine... dessert in the hot tub."

"Mmmm...I can't wait. Come on," Tommy said with a big grin and took the lead, this time pulling Eric along as they made their way down the path. "Last one in the row the lady said, right?"

"Yep." He laughed softly as he picked up his pace to catch up with the former white ranger.

When they finally reached their home away from home, at least for the weekend, Tommy turned to his lover. "Gonna carry me over the threshold, big boy?" he laughed and moved out of the way so that Eric could unlock the door.

Eric put the key in the lock, then without warning, picked Tommy up and carried him inside. "You were saying?" Shutting the door with his foot, he carried Tom over to the couch and laid him down, then kissed him softly.

Tommy tried to control his laughter so as not to break the kiss, but it was no use. Being hauled inside like that was such a surprise that he couldn't help but laugh. "You are so crazy, you know that?" he said softly as he caressed Eric's cheek with one hand and his side with the other. Once he had his giggles under control, he reached up and captured his boyfriend's full lips with his own, eventually nibbling and sucking at his bottom lip.

Eric moaned softly. "We need to eat dinner. Otherwise someone," he tickled his lover gently, "will interrupt us later with a growling stomach."

Tommy laughed and tried to tickle Eric in return, but couldn't reach him very well. "Okay, let's eat and then we'll see what else we can get into." Tommy pushed himself up from the couch and followed Eric over to the dining table. "Mmmm, this all looks so good."

"Figured we'd eat here tonight and then tomorrow go to the restaurant and since we'll know what to expect, maybe take a walk after dinner. Tonight however," he popped the cork on the wine and poured them both a glass, "I think we need to eat, relax in the hot tub with the dessert that's waiting for us out there and see what mischief we can get into."

Tommy looked up at his boyfriend as he was pouring the wine. "You're all the dessert I need. Quit fussing over stuff and sit down."

Once Eric had complied, he picked up his wine glass and proposed a toast to his lover. "To you, the one I love--may your birthday be a wonderful one and may you have many, many more to come."

Tom smiled warmly as they clinked their glasses together and drank to his birthday. "This is great, Eric. Thank you so much."

He grinned at him. "You're welcome, and I'm glad that you're enjoying yourself so far." Winking at the man across from him, he grinned before starting to eat.

The dinner was wonderful, the steaks were cooked just right and everything was still hot. The wine paired up with the food perfectly. "I can't wait to see what's for dessert," Tommy said as they finished eating.

"That's waiting out by the hot tub." He stood up and walked over to Tom, holding out his hand. "So we can eat it now, or in a little bit. Either way, I think a soak would be great."

Helping his lover stand up, he wrapped his arms around his waist before leaning in and kissing him. It started out gentle before he asked for entrance into Tommy's mouth and when it was granted, he started relearning the contours of that warm cavern.

As the kiss continued, Tom reached down and began to pull Eric's shirt free from his jeans. Once he had access, he ran his large hands around the bare waist, drinking in the sensation of warm, smooth skin.

Eric broke the kiss long enough to remove his shirt and toss it to the floor before moving back in and taking possession of Tommy's mouth once again. His hands were no longer idle as he started undoing the buttons on the good doctor's shirt. Once they were all undone, he pulled the shirt out of his pants then ran his hands up the muscled stomach. One hand continued up to pinch and roll a nipple, feeling it harden beneath his fingers as the other sought out the small of his lover's back, pulling him closer.

Tommy moaned into Eric's mouth, the vibrations beginning in his chest and working their way up. As they were pressed together, Tom's boyfriend felt it as much as heard it. When he began unbuttoning and unzipping Eric's jeans, they released each other's mouths for a bit, nipping and kissing necks, shoulders, and collarbones. Tommy's hands ran around the open waistband and down into his lover's boxers, firmly grasping the taut globes. "You have such a nice ass," he breathed into Eric's ear.

Moaning softly and thrusting his hips forward, Eric nipped lightly at the spot on Tommy's neck, then suckled gently for a few moments. His hands moved down, returning the favor of undoing Tommy's pants. He slid his hand into the boxers, taking a light hold on his lover's hardened shaft. "Mmmm, I know something of yours that's pretty nice."

Tommy's head immediately fell backwards as he gently thrust forward, holding onto Eric's back and pulling them closer together. After a few moments of this, Tommy moaned, "Eric...I want you so bad...I don't know if we're gonna make it to the hot tub." His hands started grasping his lover's skin instead of rubbing it as his desire grew by leaps and bounds.

"That's fine, the table works for me," Eric said with a wicked grin. Making Tommy back up a couple of steps, he used his arm to make room on one part of the table before pulling Tom's shirt off of him. "Give or take?" He pulled a tube of lube out of his pocket even as he began to stroke his lover softly, twisting slightly at the top before rubbing his thumb over the slit.

Breathing heavily, Tommy groaned out, "Take--you take me first," and worked Eric's jeans down off his hips, grasping the steel rod that he had uncovered.

Eric opened the lube and put some on his fingers before capturing Tommy's mouth again, thrusting inside hungrily as he eased a slick finger into his lover to prepare him. He slowly slid inside and began moving in time with the thrusts of his tongue, adding a second and then a third finger while his other hand quickened the strokes he was making on his lover's shaft.

Tommy groaned softly, his hips starting to thrust in time with Eric's movements, but he reached out a hand and stopped the Quantum Ranger. "Together..." He locked eyes with the man before leaning in and kissing him hungrily, devouring his mouth as he shoved his own pants down and stepped out of them, taking his shoes and boxers with them.

Grinning, Eric removed his fingers before lifting his lover onto the table, forcing him to lay back. While he applied more of the lube to his own throbbing prick, he leaned down and licked the pre-cum from his lover's slit. "Mmmm, you taste so good." He straightened up and moved closer, teasing the entrance to Tommy's body with his silk-covered steel. "Tell me what you want."

"Dammit, Eric," Tommy had just about lost it right there when Eric licked him and groaned at the loss he was now feeling. Sitting up slightly, he looked at his lover. "I want you to take me... make me yours again."

Grinning, Eric leaned down and kissed him, then pulled back slightly. "With pleasure." He quickly entered Tommy, capturing the groan that issued from him with his mouth, then held still, allowing the other man to adjust to him before he pulled almost completely out and slid back in slowly. Inch by inch, he drew out the torturous sensation of being enveloped by the heat of his lover until he was once again buried to the hilt.

For several minutes, Tommy let Eric set the slow pace, until he couldn't take it anymore. "Please Eric, fuck me hard. I need more." He wrapped his legs around his lover, trying to draw him in closer, deeper even, as he began to meet his thrusts.

With one hand, Eric began pulling and twisting on the rock hard nipples that stuck out slightly on Tommy's chest. Keeping in time with his thrusts and strokes, Eric could feel the tingling start at the base of his spine. Only then did he begin to pound harder into the former green ranger.

Tommy's cry of completion was swallowed by Eric's own moan as his lover's release drove him over the edge. The hand he had on his lover's shaft stilled as his wild thrusts came to a halt and rested his head against Tommy's, breath coming in harsh pants as he remained in his lover's body.

While he allowed Eric to rest, Tommy let his hands roam the now sweat-slicked back, moving downward to tease the tight globes. "Rest for a few minutes, then it's my turn."

Eric chuckled softly, then raised his head a bit before kissing Tom softly. "Gonna have your wicked way with me?"

"You know it. You got any requests?" Tommy answered with a grin.

"Dessert first? Might need my energy so I can last." He shifted slightly, causing his softened cock to slip from his lover. He groaned softly at the loss of contact.

"Sure. Let's go out to the hot tub and see what's waiting for us." He rose up and captured those enticing lips with his own. After a few moments, he rose up even further, carrying Eric with him until they were both standing. Clothes littered the floor all around them. Tommy took Eric's hand and they went out to the deck, looking for other preparations that had been made for them.

Eric wrapped his arms around his lover as he came to a stop, looking at the hot tub with the two dishes of chocolate mousse chilling on a bed of ice...another bottle of wine beside them with candles lit in the corner giving the area a soft glow... it was already getting dark, which lent an air of romance to the setting that was furthered by the falling snow that fell silently to the ground a few feet away. "Do you like it?"

Tommy surveyed the scene and smiled warmly. "Oh yeah...it looks wonderful. You really arranged all this?"

"I got a few suggestions from your friends about dinner and the lodge has a wine expert that helped with that. Figured the mousse would be a choice that we both enjoyed. The candles were my idea though," he placed a soft kiss behind Tommy's left ear, "because I love the way you look in firelight."

Tom leaned into the kiss and chuckled softly. He couldn't believe how sweet his boyfriend was being. "Well you know, you look good in any light. Let's try out that hot tub."

Eric led Tommy over and stepped in, then helped him in before crossing to the far side and taking a seat on the bench. The water came up to mid-chest on him as he sat down. "Man that feels good." He pulled Tommy over close to him. "You feel better."

"This really is nice," he said with a contented sigh. "We need a hot tub at one of our houses." He settled down against his lover, ran a wet hand through the short, thick hair, and then pulled the dark head forward, kissing him soundly. He explored Eric's mouth in detail, both men moaning in pleasure as the kiss deepened even further.

Letting his boyfriend set the pace, the Quantum Ranger let his hands roam the man's body. One hand coming forward to roll, pinch and flick at the dusky peaks on that toned chest. The other hand he let stroke the muscular back, loving the feel of the sculpted planes beneath his hands.

Tommy's hands were busy as well. Eric's wide, strong shoulders were caressed and rubbed, along with his biceps. Eventually, the former black ranger brought both hands back up to either side of Eric's face and held him there. "Mmmm...where did you learn to kiss like that?"

He grinned. "Practice, plus you're a pretty good teacher." Sitting back a bit, he looked into the chocolate eyes. "Ready for some dessert?"

"When have you ever known me not to be ready for chocolate?" Tommy said with a big grin. "What kind of wine did they pair with dessert?"

"He said it was more of a port than a real wine, but that it goes really well with chocolate and has 'slightly fruity after notes'. Wes has had it a couple of times at some of the dinners. It's good." He opened the wine and poured them both a glass, handing one to Tommy. "Try it."

Taking a tentative sip, Tom's face lit up as the liquid made its way across his taste buds. "Mmm, that is good. Nice choice." He placed his glass on the ledge and picked up one of the dishes of mousse. "I'll bet this is wonderful too--it looks amazing."

Grinning, Eric held up a small boat of raspberry puree. "There's a bit of this to go with it, but it's up to you if you want it." He took a sip of his own wine before setting it aside and pouring a little of the puree on his mousse.

"What is it?" Tommy asked, looking at the puree.

"Raspberry," Eric answered.

Tommy wasn't sure, so he dipped a finger in and then licked it clean. "Mmm, not bad." As he looked up, he noticed Eric watching him with a wicked grin. "What?" he asked his boyfriend.

"Do that again," he requested.

Tom grinned, then took his lover's hand and dipped his index finger deeply into the puree. Placing the finger deep into his mouth, he made a production out of slowly pulling it out again, sucking and caressing the digit with his hot tongue.

Eric groaned softly as the action sent blood rushing to his member, causing it to rise again. Grinning at Tommy, he licked a bit of the raspberry-topped chocolate from his dish, then leaned in and kissed his lover, sharing the treat with him. When it was gone, he let the kiss linger, keeping it light. Finally breaking it in order to breathe, he looked at T. "Good?"

"Wonderful," Tommy simply said and proceeded to pour a bit of the raspberry puree on his mousse. Thoroughly enjoying their dessert, the boys ate and drank while soaking in the bubbling water.

As Tom finished the chocolate mousse, he looked over at his lover. "Eric, I know it's my birthday and everything, but...is that the only reason you're doing all this for me?"

Eric pulled his lover closer. "No, I did it because you need to relax and I miss being with you. With you still in Reefside and me in Silver Hills, I don't get to see you as often as I'd like."

"Yeah, I think I realized that you weren't getting enough the last time you let yourself into my house at 3 am," he grinned.

"It's not just about getting enough. I miss you, T. You don't know how much I hate to see you leave every time we spend the weekend at my place. Or how much it tears me up when one of us has to cancel our plans because something comes up work wise." He sighed and rested his head against his lover's for a moment. "Do you know that I've considered leaving the Guardians to find something in Reefside? Just so I can be closer to you."

Tommy's eyes widened a bit. "Eric...you can't do that. That's your calling--you'd be lost without it. We'll work something out and soon. I don't like being separated from you either." He paused for a moment. "You know that picture of us that was taken at the beach--the one on my nightstand?"

"Yeah, we both have a copy of it. And considering I fall asleep looking at it sometimes, I know it really well."

"Well, not to sound like a silly little girl or anything...and don't you dare tell anyone this...but I stare at it all the time too--especially while I'm lying in bed. And particularly when I'm talking to you on the phone. I miss you terribly when we're apart--it's not just you."

"I can't deal with this much longer, Tommy. We're gonna have to figure something out. Hell, did you know that Wes practically kicked me out of the office yesterday because I was so distracted with making sure that everything was going to go the way it was supposed to this weekend? I kept wondering if Connor and Trent were going to show. Or if Randall was going to give you something to do last minute. I was so distracted that I almost advanced B squad in their training by almost two weeks until Wes came in and pointed out that for a group that was just starting, a ten-mile run in full gear might be a bit much."

Tommy grinned and shook his head. "Yeah, I'd say so. Tell Wes I'm sorry that my birthday got you so distracted," he chuckled. "But seriously baby, we'll work something out--I promise. Trust me," he said with a wink.

"I'll tell him. Although, I think I should just reserve him a place up here for a weekend and be done with it." He chuckled softly. "Can be the Ranger version of a love shack."

The former black ranger burst out laughing. "Oh yeah...and as insatiable as most rangers I know are, we should probably own stock in the place! Must be something to do with the powers..."

"Might be. I'm sure someone will eventually do a study on it." Eric pulled him closer again. "I am serious about one thing, you need to relax this weekend. You're too tense. I noticed when we were making love earlier."

"Really? I'm sorry. I didn't realize that I was that wound up." He stopped and grinned. "I'm sure you'll help me to loosen up, though."

As they had finished their dessert, the dishes were stacked on the nearby table and then Tom turned to his lover. "So...what now? What else do you have up your nonexistent sleeve?"

"Oh, I don't know. Figured that we could sit here and relax... maybe make out a bit." He leaned in and gently nipped at a spot on Tommy's neck that he knew sent shivers through the other man. "Or we could have our way with each other." He licked along that same path before moving down to the skin that rested over his lover's collarbone and sucked lightly before nipping the area.

"Mmmm, that's nice," Tommy moaned, one hand in Eric's hair and the other lightly rubbing his side. "But I owe you a good pounding, don't I?" he asked with a wicked grin.

"I think you might." He gestured to a small bowl of water off to the side. "Reach in there and see what you find." One of the things Jason had suggested, especially considering how cold it was up there in the evenings, was to have the lodge put a bowl of hot water with a couple bottles of lube out by the hot tub. That way, it wouldn't be too cold and would be better tolerated. 'Damn, but I owe Jason for this suggestion.' While he waited for Tommy to find what was in the bowl, he bent down and latched onto a nipple, sucking lightly before biting and flicking the hard peak.

Tommy reached into the warm water a little hesitantly and pulled out the bottles that had been warming there. He had to chuckle. "You really did think of everything, didn't you?" he asked, shaking his head and smiling. "Well, since you went to so much trouble, I guess we should make good use of this." He sat the bottles down on the ledge and put an arm around Eric's trim waist, pulling him up against his chest. He placed a kiss on the full lips, but quickly moved down onto his neck, nipping and licking the smooth, tanned skin.

Eric let his head fall back slightly, exposing more of his throat to his lover and shifted forward a bit, allowing Tommy better access to his backside. His hands gently played with his lover's shaft, stroking it to life.

Tommy opened the bottle of lube and squeezed some onto his fingers. He was pleased to find it was one of the heavier ones and the trip into the water would only thin it slightly. Spreading it over a couple of fingers, he closed his hand and put it in the water while he continued his assault on Eric's neck and shoulders. Latching onto the other man's mouth once again, he slipped his tongue inside at the same time he inserted a finger into that hot, tight hole he would soon be plundering. Tom swallowed the groan of pleasure that the Quantum Ranger let loose as he began to slide his finger in and out. After only a few strokes, he added his second finger, scissoring them slightly to stretch his partner for his considerable size.

Moaning slightly, Eric wasn't about to be left out as he took a firmer hold on Tommy's cock, but kept the same long, slow strokes. He added a slight twist on the upstroke and ran his thumb over the slit. His hips thrust upward as his boyfriend stroked his prostrate and he broke the kiss to take in air. "Please, take me now... I want to feel you in me... spreading me open."

Groaning softly, Tommy grabbed more of the lube and slicked his own engorged member, coating it thoroughly before putting one of Eric's legs around his waist. Leaning in, he gently nipped his lover's bottom lip before moving down further and sucking on a turgid peak. As he bit down on the hard nub, he began to enter the man he loved. Once he was past the first ring of muscle, he felt himself pulled in by the second and he drove his hips forward until he was buried to the hilt inside that hot ass.

Groaning softly at the twin assault, Eric gazed with lust filled eyes on the man before him. "Show me who the teacher is." He moved his other leg out to the side, allowing his lover better access. "Give me a lesson I'll never forget."

"Mmmm, think I could enjoy teaching you a few things." He pulled out almost all the way, then slid forward again slowly. He repeated this several times before circling his hips and then repeating the same rhythm.

Picking up the pace, Tommy pounded mercilessly into the man beneath him, grunting with each stroke as he felt his balls slap against Eric's ass. "ERIC!!!!" The cry was ripped from him as he came hard, his lover clenching around him as he too came with a breathless grunt. Tommy made a few more thrusts as he emptied his essence deep inside his lover. Then, he pulled Eric in close and sat back on the bench, the other man now on his lap. Gently, he nuzzled Eric's neck before moving up to those lush, full lips and kissing him softly. "You all right?"

Eric could only nod as he leaned his head forward to rest against Tommy's shoulder. He could feel the other man still in him and still slightly hard. Grinning, he bit down on the juncture of T's shoulder while clenching his ass muscles around the member inside of him.

Tom groaned softly. "You are insatiable." He stroked Eric's back. "Let's move this inside. I don't want either one of us to get sick."

Eric sighed. "That means I have to get up. What if I don't want to do that just yet?" He chuckled softly, then nipped at his lover's collarbone.

Tommy ran a wet hand through his lover's thick hair. "Oh come on...there's a wonderful fire inside going to waste. How about a quick cuddle on the couch?"

"All right, you convinced me." He removed himself from Tom's lap, groaning softly at the loss of contact as his lover's cock slipped from him. Standing up straight, he shivered. "Man it got cold." He held his hand out. "Come on, let's get inside."

Tommy stood up and shivered as well. "Did the good fairies leave us some towels too?" he grinned. Looking around quickly proved that they had. "Man...they're good!" They carefully climbed out and grabbed the towels, practically running indoors.

Eric grabbed the poker and stoked a bit of life into the fire, then made his way over to the couch. "Can see now why it was suggested to use the hot tub early and not too long after dark."

"Yeah, I guess we're not accustomed to these temperatures," Tommy said as he dried off a bit and then grabbed the big, plush comforter from the back of the couch. He wrapped part of it around himself and held it open. "Care to join me?"

After drying off, Eric grinned at him. "Of course." He climbed onto the couch and joined his lover in the blanket, wrapping his arms around the other man. "This is nice."

"Yeah, it is," Tommy whispered into Eric's ear as he nuzzled there. "Are you getting warmed up?" he asked as he rubbed the muscled thighs of his boyfriend.

"Definitely." He ran his hands up and down Tommy's back. "So what are your plans for the rest of the evening? I think there might be a whole lot to this cabin that we haven't seen yet."

"My plans? This is your covert plan, Cmdr. Myers," he grinned. "What did you have in mind? Wanna check out the bedroom? Did you leave any detailed instructions for that like you have everything else?"

Eric grinned devilishly. "Maybe. I did say that we might be fulfilling a couple of fantasies this weekend."

Tommy laughed. "The concierge here must be very open-minded. I'll bet they could tell some stories...."

"Actually, I think Jason said that the concierge was in a long-standing relationship with the manager and that both of them live here year round. Said that both of them were very open guys." He leaned in and suckled on a spot at the juncture of Tommy's throat and shoulders, then nipped it before stroking the area with his tongue. "But yes, I'm sure they have a few stories to tell." He repeated the process, moving lower to his lover's collarbone. "Like why I requested a mini-fridge to be stocked with a few items in the bedroom..."

"Mini-fri--...Eric Myers, what on earth are you up to?" Tommy smiled. "I've gotta see this--come on." He stood up, pulling his lover with him and they walked toward the door that he figured must be the bedroom. Taking hold of the doorhandle, he paused and turned back to Eric. "Should I be afraid?"

"No, but how about we make this exciting?" He kissed Tom lightly. "Close your eyes before you turn back around."

He gave his lover a bit of an anxious look. "Okay..." he said and closed his eyes, allowing Eric to lead him.

Opening the door, Eric led his lover into the room, then closed it behind them. Wrapping his arms around his boyfriend's waist from behind, he whispered in his ear, "Open them."

The room had another, smaller fireplace where a fire crackled lazily. The bed was turned down with a thick down comforter resting at the foot in a deep green. Resting on one pillow was a card, opened slightly. The mini-fridge sat over to the side and held a small basket of grapes, strawberries, raspberries and cherries plus a small bowl of what looked to be chocolate. A small, black gift bag sat on each nightstand and candles lined the shelf above the bed.

Tommy couldn't believe his eyes. The bedroom was set up beautifully and it looked so cozy and welcoming. "Eric...this is...wow. I never knew you had such a romantic streak," Tom said once he'd found his voice again. He turned in Eric's arms and embraced him tightly. "All this for me?"

"Some of it is for us, but yes, most of it's for you." He pulled him closer. "I love you, Tommy—never doubt that. And you know if I had my way about it, we'd be declaring it to everyone."

Almost everyone in the Silver Guardians knew that both he and Wes were gay, just not in a relationship with each other. Not that they hadn't tried, but like Tommy and Jason, they were better off as best friends. Besides, Wes had his own stud at the moment. He chuckled softly when he thought about the other couple.

"You know I feel the same way. If it weren't for the damn closed-minded people on the school board..." Tommy stopped and sighed. "Anyway...this is wonderful. Thank you so much." He leaned in and kissed him deeply, expressing his appreciation in yet another way. He wasn't accustomed to being treated like this. His previous partners were loving, but not in the same way as Eric. Even with Jason--because they had been friends for so long, their relationship felt more like a continuation of that. They loved each other, yes, but it was more of a brotherly love. With Eric though...Tommy felt cherished, adored, and loved more than he ever had before.

Eric sighed softly into the kiss, then started moving his lover... his soulmate... back towards the bed. When it finally hit the former black ranger in the back of the knees, he put a knee on the bed before laying his lover back upon the cool sheets. "This weekend is about us." He gently suckled a nipple, then flicked it with his tongue before kissing a path back up Tommy's chest to his neck, nuzzling the spot at the hollow of his throat.

Tommy laid upon the plush bed with an arm thrown back over his head, enjoying the feel of the thick pillows, soft sheets, and the beautiful man currently attached to his neck. "Mmmmm," he groaned, closing his eyes and drinking in the sensation.

Sliding up further, Eric stretched out beside his own Adonis, one leg going between his and gently parting them. An arm slid around Tommy's back, rolling him slightly towards the Quantum Ranger, brushing their erections together in the process. Slowly, he began kissing his way up, taking his time to nip, lave and kiss the skin under his lips until he reached the soft, full lips that begged for attention. Moaning softly, he quickly slid his tongue inside, teasing its mate that rested inside that warm cavern to come out and play before retreating.

Tommy happily returned the kiss, deepening it as he caressed and stroked the ripped upper body of his beloved. Powerful legs rubbed against their counterparts, causing a delicious friction. After coming up for air, they simply laid in each other's arms, enjoying the feeling of just being together with no one else around and no worries of being interrupted. Eric laid his head on Tommy's chest, listening to the gently crackling fire in the nearby fireplace.

Upon stretching his arms a bit, Tommy's hand brushed across the card that had been lying on the pillow, waiting to be noticed. He turned his head and looked, then picked it up.

"Hey, I almost forgot about this," he said, bringing it over to read. If only he could see it. "Baby, how 'bout reading this to me? My glasses are in the other room," he said quietly.

Grinning, Eric took the card from his hands. "You really need some contacts, you know that?" he chuckled.

"Can't wear 'em and you know that," Tommy replied.

"Okay, okay. It says 'Happy Birthday' on the front, obviously. On the inside, I wrote, 'To the man I love: On your birthday, I wanted to tell you how much being with you has meant to me over the last year and a half--you have changed my life for the better. I love you, Tommy. Yours Always, Eric.' He paused and turned his head up to look at his lover. "Kinda corny, huh?" he asked.

Tom pulled his boyfriend closer and smiling, kissed his forehead. "No...not at all. I think that's one of the nicest cards I've ever gotten, actually."

"I'm glad you like it," Eric answered, trying but failing to suppress a yawn.

"You getting tired too?"

"Yeah, I'm pretty wiped. You really wore me out, Falcon," the Quantum Ranger answered.

"Why don't we call it a night? We've got plenty of time tomorrow to see what other mischief we can get into," Tommy suggested with a grin.

"Sounds good."

Together, they crawled under the expensive sheets and curled up together, Eric behind Tommy, as was their preferred sleeping position. Before drifting off, Eric turned Tommy's face to give him one more kiss.

"Happy Birthday, Baby. Sleep well."

"Thanks, you too. Oh, and maybe tomorrow I'll be able to surprise you," Tommy said with a smile. "Good night."

Basking in the warmth of the fire and each other, both men faded into sleep, tired but more content than they had been in a long time. They were right where they wanted to be.

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Author's Notes: The weekend's just getting started! Be sure to watch out for Chapter 2! And if you'd like to see this story continue into something other than a short story, please tell us in your review. It's that little button down there...