Title: The Basics of Primary Ed., Part 36
Author: Caera1996
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy
Rated: This part, NC-17
Disclaimer: Nothing's changed – still not mine.
Summary: Kindergarten AU – Jim is a kindergarten teacher. Leonard is the parent of a student. This part: That night and morning.

Note: So…I'm thinking there may be one or two more parts to this particular story, but I have a feeling that there will be another story. Summer is just starting, after all.

The stress of the last couple of days, culminating in the events of this evening, made Leonard feel…restive; and if it had that effect on him, he could just imagine the effect on Jim. It was a real eye-opener for Leonard, how much Jim had been affected by the way Leonard had acted, and he realized that despite the fact that Jim was often the one taking the lead and acting like he hadn't a doubt in the world, sometimes it was just an act, and sometimes he needed Leonard to fill that role. And though he didn't much care for the way it had come about, Leonard found he was gratified to be the one providing the comfort and care for a change – that he could be for Jim what Jim so often was for him.

Eventually, they did move to Jim's room, pulling off clothing until they were down to underwear; letting shirts and jeans stay where they fell. Lying down together, Leonard wrapped his arms around Jim and held him close; relishing the content feeling he'd been missing since everything happened. Jim returned the embrace eagerly, almost desperately, as if he were afraid of letting go.

Despite the playful actions and words on the couch, by the time they reached the bedroom, the mood had changed. Leonard didn't think that Jim would ever actually say no to sex if he'd pursued it, but he could tell that what Jim really wanted tonight was intimacy. That was fine with him – he always felt he was better at that anyway. Sex was still a challenge for him personally, even though he was fairly adept at getting past that now, for the most part. And though it was always worth it, to give and receive that pleasure, this was perfect, too.

They traded lazy kisses, pressing close to each other. Leonard felt Jim gently rubbing his foot along his calf, and Leonard trailed his fingers up and down Jim's bare back. They didn't say anything else – it wasn't necessary to talk out loud. Every touch spoke the relief, every kiss an act of reclaiming the other.

After a little while, Jim sighed and tucked his head against Bones, feeling overwhelmingly safe and contained in his arms. And, yeah, he may have been hiding a little. This was new for Jim, and it was more than a little disconcerting. In all of his dating life, he'd never cared so much whether or not he was part of someone else's life. It was…unsettling. The grown up in him recognized it as the first serious relationship he'd ever been in, and serious relationships led to permanence. Little things, like being able to let himself into Bones' home with his own key; to bigger things, like being invited to move some of his stuff into Bones' drawers and closet – they all added up to a feeling of permanence that he'd never attached to a relationship before. It also all meant that there was so much more to lose…and that was what really scared him.

He wondered why Bones didn't seem to be apprehensive about the way their relationship was developing. Jim thought that after having been in a marriage, he would be more tentative about getting into another one, especially considering there hadn't been anyone in between. But he didn't seem to be. For Bones, it was the physical aspect of their relationship that was still a source of stress, though he was really making great strides at getting over that.

The irony of the situation was not lost on Jim. As Bones became more comfortable with the two of them together physically, he didn't need Jim in quite the same way as much anymore. And that was a good thing – they were becoming equals in that way. On the other hand, that allowed Jim to spend more time focusing on the rest of their relationship, and his own insecurities, which had been pushed to the side when he was focused on Bones, were at the forefront in his mind. What a pair they made…like two halves, they really did complete each other…with their physical and emotional issues. He took a deep breath that shuddered in his chest a little, determined to forget about what he almost lost and focus on what he had.

"What's wrong?" Bones asked softly. He pulled back, trying to get a look at Jim's face. He tightened his arms around Bones and kept his head down. Not wanting to get into a discussion about this stuff tonight…especially not tonight…he shook his head.

"Nothing at all," Jim replied. "Just thinking about how lucky I am." Leonard didn't buy that for a second. He moved a hand to Jim's hair, stroking gently.

"I'm the lucky one," he said. "I moved across a continent, and I happened to enroll my child in your school. I wonder what the odds of that are?" Jim chuckled.

"You're right. You are lucky."

"Trust me, I know."

Hours later, Leonard woke to room dimly lit by early sunlight. He didn't often wake this early on his own when Joanna wasn't around to need his attention, but they'd gone to bed and fallen asleep rather early. They changed positions sometime in the night, and Jim was still and quiet behind him, pressed up against his back tightly. Leonard was very, very aware of Jim's presence behind him – they were lined up so that he could feel Jim's morning erection against him.

He lay there, feeling his heart rate react to the excess adrenaline that was being dumped into his system as a result of a reflective, involuntary reaction. His mouth was dry and he swallowed reflexively, breathing quickly. Recognizing the signs of irrational fear for what they were, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath, willing himself to calm. He ignored the impulse to move away and focused on the fact it was iJim/i behind him. And he was safe.

It took a few minutes, but he was able to relax, the tenseness in his muscles slowly releasing as his heart slowed. He could still feel Jim, but he was okay.

Behind him, Jim lay still, waiting to see what happened. He'd been drifting somewhere between asleep and awake, warm and comfortable, vaguely aware of his arousal but not nearly conscious enough to do anything about it. He hadn't even registered their position until his eyes blinked open, woken when Bones' hand clenched around his in front of him.

He felt Bones' body tense and felt his breath quicken, but he didn't move away or announce he was awake. If Bones wanted to move away he could. He wanted to see what would happen. At first, he didn't think Bones was going to be able to handle the way they were touching, but after a few minutes he seemed to get himself under control and his breathing slowed. And a few minutes later, Jim felt him relax, the grip on his hand loosening. Jim smiled slightly, proud of him for what he'd just been able to do. Steps in the right direction.

He lay there, tucked up against Bones, for a little while longer, until he found himself wanting to rub against something – he didn't think Bones was ready for that and didn't want to freak him out. He took a deep breath in, and gave Bones' hand a squeeze before removing his arm and rolling onto his back. He turned his head on the pillow, smiling a good morning when Bones rolled over met his eyes.

"Hey," Leonard said.

"Hey yourself," Jim replied. He reached out, pushing Bones' hair away from his eyes. He caught Jim's hand and brought it to his mouth, pressing a kiss to his knuckles. "Sleep well?"

"Better than I have in a few days."

"Mm…me too." Jim watched as Bones' eyes traveled down his uncovered body, stopping at the erection pushing against the material of his underwear. A slow grin spread over Jim's face at Bones' attention. After a moment, Bones eyes met Jim's again.

"Can I take care of that for you?" he asked, a faint flush on his face. Jim nodded and spread his legs a little in invitation. Bones moved to him and kissed him deeply, stroking Jim's tongue with his own, letting his hand trail down the center of Jim's chest and stomach, raising goosebumps, and stopping when he hit the waistband. Jim reached up and gently held Bones' head, threading his fingers through his hair at his nape. Bones pulled back slightly, smiling against Jim's lips. "What do you want?" he asked.

Jim shrugged. "Whatever you want," he answered. "Do whatever you want." Bones looked away, a small, shy smile on his face. "Bones, you are so hot," Jim said, reaching out to run a hand down his face. Leonard bit his lip and looked away.

"Nothing like you," he replied. Jim huffed slightly, shaking his head. He still didn't get it. He would. Jim resolved to keep saying it until it sunk in.

Bones reached out and gently touched him over his underwear, alternating between squeezing gently, rhythmically and dragging his fingers over his length. Jim had started off more than half hard, and under his hand, it didn't take long before he was completely aroused, his cock still contained in his briefs, pressed against his belly. Bones kept his eyes on Jim's face, leaning in to kiss him again. Jim kissed back, raising his head, to deepen the contact. Bones caught the waistband and pulled them down. Jim sighed, and lifted his hips slightly, allowing Bones to pull them down further.

Leonard looked up at Jim's face. His eyes were closed, his mouth open slightly as he breathed a little heavier. Taking Jim in hand, he gave a couple of gentle strokes. He glanced at the bedside table, looking for that little bottle of lube. He didn't see it out, and he didn't really want to interrupt what he was doing. Shifting his position a little, Leonard gently touched his tongue to the tip of Jim's cock, registering the hitch in his breath and the way his stomach muscles jumped at the contact. He circled the head a couple of times, then licked down the underside, flicking his tongue back and forth at the base of his cock against Jim's sack. Jim sucked in a breath and pressed up a little. Leonard placed his right hand on Jim's stomach and his left arm across the top of his thighs. Slowly, he dragged his tongue back up and sucked gently on the head. He felt Jim twitch, and one of his hands came up to gently cup Leonard's head.

Jim bit his lip as Bones continued to use his lips and tongue gently on him. Too gently, almost. Turning his head, he placed one hand on Bones' head and twisted the other in the pillow. Bones took another teasingly slow lick down the underside again, and his hips pressed up when he lingered at the head. His body relaxed when Bones pulled away, but then he felt him use the hand that was splayed on his stomach to hold his cock straight up and he tensed again.

Leonard raised himself up slightly and changed positions so he could run his tongue up and down the other side. He went up one side, spent a moment sucking on the head, and down the other. Jim removed his hand from Bones' head, not trusting himself, and grabbed a fistful of sheets.

"Uh," Jim grunted and thrust his hips a little, shifting his legs. "Bones, god…so good," he moaned. Bones chuckled against him, the vibrations making his toes curl. He pulled back and took a look at his handy work. Jim was thrusting his hips slightly, wanting more contact, firmer contact. He'd kept his eyes closed, for the most part. Leonard wondered if Jim knew he was more comfortable when he wasn't being watched. Probably. Jim seemed to know an awful lot about how he felt.

Jim's cock was glistening with his saliva, and precum was gathering at the tip. Leonard used one hand to stroke the shaft, rubbing over the head every couple of passes – Jim arching up with a grunt each time he did. With his other hand, he gently rolled Jim's balls. "Bones…" Jim panted, pressing his heels into the mattress as he arched. Leonard felt his balls draw tightly to his body, and knew that Jim wouldn't last much longer. He circled the head with his tongue again and then drew it into his mouth, sucking slightly, and then a little firmer, while keeping up the constant rhythm of stroking the shaft.

"Bones…c-coming…uh, oh, god!" He arched a final time and Bones pulled off the head, continuously stroking him through his orgasm. Bones watched Jim, totally enthralled by the most beautiful expression on his face, loving the sounds he was able to pull out of him. This was the best part of sex with Jim…getting to see him like this, knowing that he was the one to bring him such pleasure. He loved that he was one to get to see that expression and get to hear those sounds. No one else.

Leonard moved up Jim's body and kissed him again, drawing Jim's gasps into him as his body trembled. Leonard settled beside him, closing his eyes and putting off the beginning of the day for a little longer.

"What are you and Joanna doing tonight?" Jim asked, following Bones out of the apartment to his car. Bones shrugged, smiling.

"Having dinner with you, I hope," he replied.

"Definitely…want me to go shopping for stuff?" Leonard hesitated, doing a quick inventory in his head.

"Sure, that would be great. Dinner's your choice."

"Any preferences?" he asked. Leonard shook his head.

"Surprise me." He paused for a second, thinking. "Well, not pizza. We've already had pizza this week."

"Great…so, what time?"

"Come around five. Jo and I'll be back by then."

"You know, I could-" Jim cut himself off, without finishing the thought. Bones looked at him quizzically.

"What?"

"Uh, nothing. I was just going to say I could cook…but we'd probably all be better off if I left that part of it for you." Leonard chuckled and leaned in to kiss Jim. He wasn't going to say it, but he was completely correct.

"Love you. See you later."

"Love you too." Jim watched as Leonard got into his car, then headed back to his apartment, turning to watch him pull out and drive away. What he'd been about to suggest was picking Joanna up from Aurelan's, taking her food shopping, and then meeting Bones at home with her, saving him the extra trip from the hospital that was a little out of his way. He'd stopped himself though, thinking it might be too soon, and not wanting to put Bones in the awkward position of having to tell him no.

He knew Bones forgave him, but forgiving didn't automatically equal trusting, and Jim felt like he had to prove himself again. It wasn't anything Bones said or did to suggest that, it was just what he felt. So, he would work on it. Prove to Bones again that he was trustworthy when it came to the most precious thing in Bones' life.

Show him that she had become the most precious thing is his life, too. If what had happened three days ago had taught him anything, it taught him that.