Title: Flames of Salvation

Author: BlackBunnySite

Pairings: Johhny/Reed, implied past Reed/ViCtor

Summary: Reed's in pieces and his friends just don't see it. Johnny has his own plans though...

Authors Note: It's AU, obviously, since it's slash.

Rating: NC-17.

Warnings: Rape, hurt, comfort, SLASH...

Disclaimer: They're not mine, even if I wish they were...sigh

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If there was one thing Johnny didn't like it was waiting. He had to, though. A whole five hours before his sister and Ben were gone. He'd already made a reservation at the 'Maitresse' for ten o'clock this evening in hopes everything went down okay. He'd also called and old buddy of his to get access to the achieves of then New York museum of Science for tomorrow. Not all visitors were allowed down there and he was sure that Reed would have a fit. Of joy of course. But in the meantime all the had to do was think. That of course was never good. Normally if he thought to much, he'd find out things about himself which could be either really good or really bad.

This time was no different. As he lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling a very disturbing thought entered his mind. 'Since when do you go through such lengths for a girl...or guy as it is the case right now.'

That of course was true. He did threat all his dates with the respect they deserved, but he'd never done something solely for them. And the science museum tour totally qualified for that. He had not the least interest in that, but he'd endure it to make Reed happy.

'Uh...wait a minute...oh, no...'

It didn't happen often to him, except for Reed, only two other times, but he was pretty sure.

'Shit, not this again.' He thought a bit grumpy as the conclusion hit him. He was actually in love.

'Perfect. Now if he's not interested this can only get worse.'

But what should he do about it now. Everything was already in motion, so he just had to suck it up and do what he always did.

'You want him, you get him!' With new resolve he stood up and marched out of his room...

'Oh, just make it more easy for me, why don't you?!' Johnny thought as he spotted Reed slouching on the sofa sipping at a glass of scotch. Slowly he entered the room fully and sat down next to the dark haired man. "Well, if it isn't Mr. Responsible, drinking alcohol. I will forever remember this night, now!" he grinned even though his heart was threating to leave his chest. 'And so will you if I have my say in it.'

Reed watched him with a disinterested stare and then focussed on his drink again.

"Gee, no need to be to talkative...What got your panties in a twist?"

"Nothing..."

"That's..." he stopped and looked at the other more closely. For the first time he noticed the shadows beneath Reeds eyes and the spaced out look on his face.

Maybe this wasn't the best time for his plans? On the other hand if he didn't do it now he may never got it out.

Grinning, he moved a bit closer and took the glass out of the others hands, to set it on the table. A confused and slightly wary pair of brown eyes landed on him.

'Nothing better than the present.'Johnny thought and pulled the smaller man against him. As Reed was about to say something, the blond closed the distance between their faces and meshed their lips together in a passionate kiss. He congratulated himself as the dark haired scientist started to shiver in his arms.

Not for long though.

Suddenly Johnny found himself flat on the floor, blinking up at the ceiling. Running footsteps echoing down the hall, as he slowly tried to figure out what was wrong. He winced as he sat up. His head hurt, especially the left side of his face. Reed had actually slapped him.

'Oh well...guess it could have been worse?!' He thought in resignation but inside he felt hurt that the other had rejected him.

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Two hours later.

Reed had never been this drunk before, even in his intoxicated state he could tell. Everything felt surreal at the moment. No need to think about anything depressing, he could just dance and have a little fun as some handsome redhead ground against him from behind. He didn't really know how he ended up in a club like this, but he didn't care one bit.

The stranger behind him whispered slightly dirty things into his ear, nodding to the back rooms upstairs. Reed let himself be dragged away from the dance floor and even though someone maybe recognize him, it didn't mater. As the door closed he was pressed against it, a strong body smothering his.

So, yeah, he could have done this with Johnny too, but he knew he wouldn't live through that. All this was, was a one-night-stand, nothing more. He knew if he'd let Johnny thread him like that he wouldn't be able to keep himself together. He cared for the fire starter a great deal and that was the reason it had hurt so bad, when Johnny attempted to seduce him. It had been obvious that the younger man just wanted to blow of steam and didn't really care about what that could do to their friendship.

The other guy handled him less then gentle but that wasn't the purpose of this encounter for either man. He let himself be thrown onto the large bed in the room and shut his mind out. He needed this. Someone who would make his body ache, to get the emotional pain to pale in comparison.

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