Tribond

Disclaimers are in chapter one.

Chapter 7 Negotiations

Harry woke feeling warm and contented; stretching he wiggled deeper into the heat stopping only when the arms holding him tightened. Keeping his voice low he asked, "What time is it?"

"It's too early to be awake," the silver tones of Lucius responded. "Sev is still asleep."

Green eyes flew open as Harry found himself wrapped around the blonde wizard. "Sorry," he apologized as he attempted to move away.

"Stop it, you are fine where you are," admonished Lucius.

Harry reddened, "Need the bathroom."

Lucius laughed, "Go then come back to bed there are still hours before daylight."

Crawling from warm bed and arms, Harry protested. "I can go to my room."

"Mister Potter, you will not go to a cold bed," Lucius argued. "I will drag you back if I have to. All we will do is sleep, same as we were. Now hurry back."

The door clicked shut and Severus nudged his lover, "Smooth Luc, I remember a time when you were fighting people off. Now you resort to threats to get one attractive wizard to share your bed."

"One? Harry makes two attractive wizards in my bed," smirked Lucius.

"Hmm, greedy are you," teased Severus as dark eyes twinkled with mirth.

Lucius snorted, "You could have helped me convince him."

"Yes, but the two of you need to get on without my interference."

Harry slipped back while they talked and headed for the door to the hallway. His hand had just grasped the knob when he was swept off his feet. A large hand swatted his butt. A squeak escaped as the green eyes met silver.

"What did I tell you," demanded Lucius as he strode back to the bed and dropped Harry on it. "Under the covers and back to sleep with you."

"Pet, you may as well do it." Severus said, "Luc, is determined to have his way. It is too early to get up."

Lucius pushed Harry to the center of the bed as he got in pulling the covers up. Harry found himself once more snug in the blonde's arms as Severus moved closer. The warmth soon lulled the three back to sleep.

Waking later that same morning Harry found himself sandwiched firmly between two healthy erections. Blushing he hid his face only to hear, 'How in the world? He even blushes in his mind.' Severus' amusement was hard to miss and caused an even deeper flush. 'Pet it's okay we've talked about the natural occurrence in the male body.'

'Not for me,' came the bleak thought from Harry. Memories were unconsciously released by the younger wizard and Severus growled in anger as he too caught them through the bond. Harry exploring his own body was shrieked at by his aunt who dragged him into the bathroom and used a stiff brush and scalding water all while telling the boy what a disgusting freak he was. A young Harry was blistered and bloody by the time the woman was through with him.

Lucius was curious as to why Severus was growling angrily so soon after waking and why Harry was hiding deeper in the bed. "Sev what is wrong?"

"That bitch!" spat Severus as he turned Harry to face him. "You didn't do anything wrong, Harry. It is normal to explore your body." His voice gentled as a thought struck him, "Have you ever had an erection?" Dark eyes searched embarrassed green.

Mortified beyond belief, Harry simply shook his head in shame. "It hurt so bad for so long, I . . . I never . . ."

Severus wrapped Harry in a comforting hug, "May I tell Luc?" At Harry's nod, Severus related to Lucius what had been done to their bedmate. Lucius also growled in anger and the two older wizards exchanged a look, Harry's relatives were not going to get away with the harm they had done.

Lucius considered the information a moment then asked as a notion occurred to him, "Harry does this mean you are still a virgin?" Silver eyes lit with excitement at the thought that he and Severus may very well be the ones to teach the delectable young man the joys of sex.

Severus loosened his hold and pulled back to see the response that Harry gave.

Harry flushed pink in response to the question and nodded yes. The green eyes widened in surprise at the dual chuckles and faintly leering smirks that appeared. He was even more shocked when both men hugged him tightly between them and Lucius said, "It's going to be alright Angel. If you will let us, Severus and I would love to teach you to enjoy your body."

Confused Harry asked, "Why?"

"Your bond makes you a part of Severus, which in turn makes you a part of me," Lucius explained. "I want to know you better. We find you highly attractive and desirable and you have admitted to an attraction to Severus. We won't pressure you but we would be willing and find it enjoyable to help you discover pleasure. We would like to include you in our pleasure."

"I'm confused," Harry admitted. "I always expected Sev to ignore me and find a way to sever the bond when we were free finally. You are who he loves, why would you want me? I'm inexperienced in every way, how long would you keep me? I . . . I'm not . . . I've never. . "

Severus ran a hand over the shaggy hair calming the distraught boy. "Hush, take a breath. Pet, you are important to me. I told Lucius that even if the bond could be broken I wouldn't let you slip away. I want you in my life. Shush! Just listen to me. You better than any know that I don't put my emotions out there for everyone to see. Our intimacy goes beyond even what I share with Lucius and I have loved him since I was fifteen. Even if you choose not to have a sexual relationship with me . . . with us, you will remain an important part of my life. I know we are confusing you and that was never our intent. We simply want you to know that you have options and that we will be here to support what ever it is you decide to do."

"Harry, as Sev said, we love one another and have for years however that has never prevented us from having other lovers. We spent a great deal of time apart and neither of us was celibate for any length of time. Circumstances forced us to remain apart back then, now we have the choice of being together. When I first heard of your connection I admit I was angry and jealous it seemed fate was once more trying to take Severus from me. I listened to your story and to Severus as the true explanation came out. It is obvious to me that you both care a great deal about one another. I know how hurt Severus was when everyone who claimed to be a friend turned on him. I also know how much it means to him that the one person who has the most right to hate him found it within them to not only listen and forgive but to support and care for him." Lucius captured Harry's eyes and ignored Severus as he attempted to sway the younger man. "I am intrigued by your ability to garner such regard from Severus. I want the chance to know who you are to claim such a large part of the snarky bastard. He and I would drive one another crazy inside a year if it is just the two of us. I ask that you give me and us the chance at a relationship. I should warn you though that if you engage us in an intimate relationship I can be possessive with my partners."

Harry smiled through his confusion at the last statement. "I could have guessed. Sev kept appearing whenever I was cornered at school. He kept scaring them off and I would end up in detention." A laugh escaped. "I imagine everyone from the other students to the professors would have died of shock had they seen me curled up on his sofa; my head in his lap as he read to me." Shaking his head Harry considered all that the pair flanking him had said, still confused and needing time to think he came to a decision. "I promise to give what you both have said some serious thought. I do care a great deal about Severus. I even admit to finding you, Lucius, attractive and I would like to know you better as well. I can't promise I won't freak out or screw up. I've never had a normal relationship with anyone."

Severus looked from one to the other and asked in a voice laden with impatience, "Are the two of you done negotiating?"

Lucius smirked, "I believe so. We simply need to seal the deal."

"And how do you propose to do that?"

Lucius reached over Harry and captured the lips of his lover. Harry squeaked as he was squished and got an eyeful of hot kiss. Wide eyes were captured as Lucius released Severus and asked, "May I?" A nod and Harry was the focus of masterful lips as they nibbled and teased his into parting. A moan sounded as Lucius explored his mouth, breath came quick and shallow as the blonde pulled away with a satisfied smile.

Overwhelmed Harry was barely aware before Severus whispered in his ear, "I'm going to kiss you Pet." Harry turned offering his lips as his bond mate swooped to lick at the still tingling mouth. Harry's lips parted as Severus claimed his mouth in a gentle yet possessive kiss. Heat pooled low in Harry's body as the kiss continued. Lucius groaned in his ear a moment before lips attached to the side of his neck. Harry gasped dragging air into his lungs as Severus trailed sucking kisses down over his jaw and met Lucius in another scorching kiss. They all panted with need as Harry once more became their focus.

Lucius pressed a kiss to Harry's head as he addressed Severus, "He belongs to us, my love." Harry found he couldn't muster the strength to be offended at being claimed.

Severus chuckled darkly, the sound tightening both his partners' bodies, "Yes I believe you are correct Luc. Harry if you truly want to not be a part of us you better say so soon, Pet."

Blushing Harry slipped from the bed and headed to the door. Turning back he viewed them, "I think I am open to a relationship with you both. I just need to go slow at the moment." With a shy smile, he closed the door.