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Aaron leaned in and kissed him again. This time the kiss lingered. Rossi began to stroke Aaron's cheek. Aaron brought one hand up to rest against Dave's chest, his other still holding onto his arm. Finally their kiss broke when they both needed air.
"Aaron," Dave uttered, looking at Aaron with so much admiration and a little concern. He'd wanted this for so long. But never thought he'd actually get the chance to show Aaron, even just for one night, how much he truly cared for him. "Are you absolutely sure this is what you want?"
For the first time in months, Aaron smiled. His eyes darkened as he met Dave's gaze. "I'm sure."
That was all Dave needed to hear. He kissed him hungrily, passionately. One hand went into Aaron's hair, the other stroked up and down his back. Aaron returned the kiss just as hungrily. Finally releasing his grip on his arm, he moved one hand to the back of Dave's neck and rested the other on his hip. Dave moved his lips to Aaron's neck, kissing a trail from just behind his ear to his Adam's apple. His hand caressed his cheek, slowly making its way down Aaron's chest. His breath hitched as Dave's fingers removed his tie and began unbuttoning his shirt.
"Wait," Aaron choked out, clutching Dave's hand.
"Are you okay?" Dave looked at him concerned.
"I'm okay. It's just," he hesitated, standing with his back against the door. "The scars."
Dave stood, looked at him and smiled. He was relieved Aaron wasn't backing out. He thought Aaron was about to shut down, or worse, run. Dave wouldn't be able to handle that. Scars he could deal with. Aaron just needed some reassurance.
"It's like I told Prentiss and Morgan a few weeks ago. Scars tell us where we've been. They don't have to dictate where we're going. Your scars are a reminder now, a reminder that you fought and lived. Now you only have to continue to do so. You've been in hell for too long, Aaron. Let me bring you back."
As he spoke he finished unbuttoning Aaron's shirt and rested his hand against his abdomen, where the longest of his scars resided. Aaron covered Dave's hand with his own. Maybe now the scars would mean something other than pain. Dave moved his hands to Aaron's shoulders and pushed his shirt off. He stood closer and placed a kiss on the scar on the left side of his chest, just above his heart. He continued to kiss each scar individually, trying to take away the pain and replace it with something more, like hope. After he kissed each of Aaron's scars, he stood and kissed him again, this time tenderly. He took Aaron's hand and moved them away from the door towards the bed.
They stopped beside the bed and looked at each other. Aaron looked very nervous. Dave removed his own shirt, took Aaron's hand and placed it on his chest. "It's okay to touch me."
Aaron chuckled. "I know." A slight blush covered his face. "I've just never done this before."
Dave smiled. "I know." He caressed Aaron's cheek. "I meant what I said. We don't have to do this if you don't want to."
"I want to. I just…"
Dave put a finger to his lips. "Tonight is about letting me take care of you, Aaron. If you decide you want more, then we'll take it a step at a time until you feel comfortable. But tonight all you have to do is lie down and let me take care of you."
They leaned into each other and kissed again. It started tenderly but didn't take long to progress to ravenous, neither seeming able to get enough of each other. Aaron's nervousness seemed to evaporate at Dave's touch. Their excitement levels increased exponentially as both men caressed each other's bodies, both reaching for each other's belts at the same time. Both men groaned at the same time as the pressure against their erections was removed. Once they were out of their pants, Dave guided Aaron down on to the bed and stretched out next to him.
He trailed kisses across Aaron's neck, nipping at his earlobe and sucking gently. Aaron's hand went to the back of Dave's neck, playing with his hair, while the other hand rubbed his back and side, coming to rest at the small of his back as Dave elicited a moan from Aaron's lips when his hands made their way down his chest.
"You like that, huh?" Dave uttered as he ran his thumb across Aaron's nipple. Aaron sucked in a sharp breath. Dave chuckled and continued to play on Aaron's chest, sucking and toying with his nipples. He continued to toy with Aaron's body, drawing moans of pleasure from his lips, purposefully avoiding the one spot where he knew Aaron wanted his touch the most. He wanted to make this last as long as possible. He had all of Aaron's nerve endings on edge.
"Dave," Aaron was nearly begging. Dave couldn't help but smile. He shifted to hover over Aaron and lowered his body slowly, letting their erections come into contact. Aaron's hips jerked involuntarily as his breathing became more ragged. "God," he managed to get out. Dave chuckled and continued to kiss him.
"You are so responsive, Aaron. How long has it been for you?"
Aaron chuckled. "Too long." Two years at least. He hadn't been with anyone since he and Haley separated.
Aaron let his hands roam freely over Dave's body while Dave continued to grind against him. When his hand reached his ass, Dave let out a groan and buried his face in Aaron's neck.
"You like that, huh?" Aaron teased, sending Dave's own words back at him. Dave responded by sucking on Aaron's neck, then moving off him to slide down his body. Aaron whimpered at the loss of friction until he realized what Dave was about to do. His heart raced and his breathing sped up.
Dave positioned himself between Aaron's legs, placing one hand firmly on his hip while the other took his shaft. He began to stroke him lightly, sending shivers of pleasure up Aaron's spine. Dave looked up with a gleam in his eye. Aaron's eyes were closed in anticipation. "Aaron, look at me." Dave urged. Aaron did, seeing Dave grinning from ear to ear, still holding him in his hand. "Are you ready for this?" All words escaped him at that moment. He nodded in agreement. At that moment Dave gave him a light squeeze. Aaron's head fell back as he let the sensations take over his body.
Dave took that as a good sign and licked up Aaron's shaft from base to tip. Aaron's hips jerked as an audible gasp left his lips. "Da…Dave," his words caught in his throat as his breathing hitched. Dave continued his slow pleasurable torture, licking him up and down, briefly stopping to pay special attention to the tip before taking Aaron into his mouth and sucking gently. "Aaahh…" Aaron managed to whimper out as he gripped the sheets at his sides. Dave was good! While Dave sucked he continued to hold Aaron's hips, stroking lightly across the bone with his thumb. He had Aaron whimpering and writhing beneath him. He couldn't believe this was real. He'd wanted to pleasure Aaron for so long and now it was actually happening! He relished every second of it.
He wasn't sure if Aaron was ready to take that final step, but he wanted so badly to feel him around him, to feel Aaron's tight body convulsing, squeezing him, sending him into oblivion. Aaron's hands were now in his hair, encouraging him to keep going. He was close, so close. Dave had Aaron at the brink of ecstasy, but then he stopped. Aaron groaned. What was Dave trying to do to him? He was so, so close! "Uungh, Dave!"
Dave made his way back up Aaron's body, kissing and caressing as he went. Aaron's eyes were still clenched. The pressure now residing in his groin nearly unbearable. Dave's own erection throbbed painfully at the lack of attention. He stroked Aaron's cheek and whispered in his ear.
"How far do you want me to go, Aaron?" Aaron opened his eyes and looked at Dave, whose eyes were black with desire. "I'll go ahead and end it for you here if you want, but I'm going to be honest. I want you so badly right now. I've wanted you for a long time. I want to feel you around me. But only if you think you're ready for that. If you're not ready, that's okay. We'll just keep going as we are. But if you're willing…"
Aaron kissed him with every ounce of passion coursing through his body. As if that kiss wasn't enough to inform Dave of his answer, he whispered breathlessly in his ear. "I want to feel you too. Please, Dave. I want this." He kissed him hungrily again before adding one more thing. "I need this. I need you." Dave was elated to hear Aaron actually vocalize that and lunged at his lips, kissing him with more emotion that either had exhibited before.