Chapter Twelve - Fragile gift
It was almost spring. In other words it was the day that Sun Ce was reminded how he'd wasted yet another year of his life. Not this year though.
So what if he hadn't made his father proud? He had got something he'd been wishing for, for a much longer time.
He walked out of his room and down the long corridor. He didn't expect anything from anyone today, not that many people realized it was his birthday.
"Hey! Happy birthday, brother!" Sun Shang Xiang greeted Sun Ce, pulling his brother into a rough but warm hug. His brother Sun Quan was beside her.
Sun Ce smiled. A warm smile that the other two hadn't seen for a long-time.
"Happy birthday brother" Sun Quan greeted. "Father couldn't come and greet you himself as he is away to meet Liu Bei. He wished you happy birthday as well."
"Yes, thank you. I'm glad someone remembered. And please, no parties for me. The last one was a disaster, both of you got SO drunk." He joked as he carried on walking, his brother and sister walking either side of him.
Sun Shang Xiang threw Sun Quan a glance and he shrugged. Neither of them had seen Sun Ce so happy since a long time ago.
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Sun Ce was genuinely pleased with his brother's and sister's happy greeting and sat down under a tree, the corners of his mouth curling upwards just a little, so only a few could have noticed his tiny smile.
The training started as usual. Zhou Tai was teaching some soldiers today. The soldiers? Sun Ce hardly knows them. His attention was brought away from his thoughts for a moment when he heard a voice calling his name.
"Um, I've been told to pass this message onto Lord Sun Ce. Is he here?"
An out of breath messenger stood there, his face flushed and panting loudly. He'd obviously been to other training areas before this one.
'A message to me? From who?' he thought as he raised an eyebrow.
"Yes. Lord Sun Ce is sitting over there. Now go on, I'm in the middle of a training session here."
The messenger apologised a few times, ran over to where Sun Ce was pointing and ran off again, apologising a few more times on the way.
Sun Ce turned the envelope over and over in his hands as Zhou Tai continued with his training. It was simply addressed: Sun Ce. It wasn't a message from his father he was sure; it would've been more formal.
He tore it open and unfolded the piece of white paper inside.
Dear Sun Ce,
Happy birthday! I have a
present for you so come up to my
room this evening and get it.
Love Gan Ning
xxx
Sun Ce quickly folded up the paper and slipped it in his sash belt. His concentration lapsed and he eagerly anticipated that evening.
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It was almost evening when Sun Ce left the training room and started to walk back to his room.
He'd spent the whole day going through the various possibilities of the gift Gan Ning could've got him. Gan Ning had never bought him a birthday present before, since they'd never been friends before.
His whole body ached from the various fights he'd been in during training today but he didn't care.
He entered his own room, took a bath and changed into another pair of black pants and slipped on a black and silver robe. He checked his reflection at the mirror.
Perfect
He left his room and walked towards the officers quarters.
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He arrived at Gan Ning's door; a small note was pinned to it:
The door's unlocked.
Sun Ce pushed opened the wooden door and sure enough it opened. He stepped inside.
The main candle lights were not lighted, the occasional small candles here and there the only light source.
'What has he got planned?' he mused, walking past the kitchen, seeing no one there.
He walked through the seating area and noticed the bedroom door.
'I don't care but I think I'm going to like it' he thought, a sly smile spreading across his face.
He adjusted his robe quickly and pushed open the door.
The room was filled with candles, flickering as the open door let in a slight breeze. The faint smell of incense lingered in the air, and in the middle of it all was Gan Ning.
He was sitting on the end of the bed wearing a dark red robe. The flickering candlelight made his face glow with a warm light.
"Oh my god. Gan Ning?" Sun Ce asked, leaning against the doorframe.
Gan Ning smiled and beckoned for Sun Ce to sit beside him. Sun Ce did as he was bid and gazed into Gan Ning's eyes.
"Someone's been busy" he commented, bringing a little blush to Gan Ning's cheeks.
"Well, I wanted to surprise you."
"Heh, you did." Sun Ce replied, looking around the candlelit bedroom.
"So," he began again after a slight pause, "What did you get me?" he asked, wearing a seductive smile.
"I wanted to give you something special for your birthday." Gan Ning began, but was cut off by Sun Ce as he reached down and held Gan Ning's hands in his own.
"And what is that?"
"I..."
'Say it'
"I want...I want to give you my virginity."
Sun Ce's eyes grew wider.
"You're a virgin?" he questioned, tilting his head to the side, curious.
Gan Ning looked away embarrassed by Sun Ce's questions.
"Yes..." he replied weakly.
Sun Ce put his hand to his cheek and turned Gan Ning to face him.
"Are you sure you want this?"
Gan Ning's bright brown eyes gazed into his own as he spoke, "With you."
Sun Ce leant down and kissed Gan Ning's neck gently.
"Thank you" he whispered.
His mouth moved up and pressed gently on Gan Ning's, a kiss so soft and full of unspoken love that Gan Ning was overwhelmed by it. He placed one hand at the back of Gan Ning's neck, kissing him softly. He pulled away, looking into Gan Ning's eyes. Gan Ning's face was a mixture of desire, nervousness and....love. A vision of innocence.
He leant down again, pulled off the bandanna, running his hand through Gan Ning's hair. His mouth wandered to his neck, leaving a trail of butterfly kisses as he gently tugged at Gan Ning's robe and slipped it off. He sat back for a moment, just looking at the tattooed angel before him.
"What's wrong?" Gan Ning asked quietly.
Sun Ce shook his head, "You're just...perfect..."
Gan Ning smiled faintly as Sun Ce dropped his sash belt to the floor, taking off his robe. His eyes were on Gan Ning the whole time. Gan Ning reached out and helped Sun Ce take off his remaining clothes.
Gan Ning had never seen Sun Ce fully naked and his body was toned and muscular in a subtle way, his skin smooth and glowing in the candlelight.
"Are you sure you want this?" he asked again.
Gan Ning nodded, his gaze never leaving Sun Ce's.
Sun Ce leant forward and brought his hand to Gan Ning's cheek, enjoying the way Gan Ning shivered at his touch as he placed a gentle kiss on his forehead before laying him down, his skin looking pale against the velvet sheets. He hovered over Gan Ning's body, watching the expression on his face before leaning into a deep kiss, gradually slipping into Gan Ning's mouth. The boy beneath him let out a small moan as Sun Ce brushed his hand against Gan Ning's sex, tugging on it gently as he deepened the kiss. Gan Ning returned the favour, making Sun Ce's breathing grow loud and uneven.
"Do you have...?" he began before he drew in a sharp breath.
Gan Ning turned his head, indicating to the table at the side. Sun Ce sat up and picked up the small bottle, pouring some of the contents into his palm, dipping his fingers in the cool grape seed oil. Gan Ning looked up at him eagerly.
"Are you...sure?" he asked, his breathing a little uneven. Not that he could've stopped now even if he wanted to. Which he didn't.
"Yes" Gan Ning murmured quietly, total trust lying in his eyes.
"Just relax," he said stroking Gan Ning's brow as he spread his legs, lifting his hips slightly.
He slowly pushed one finger into his opening, and then another, rubbing along Gan Ning's inner walls. He could hear Gan Ning's ragged breathing and watched as his eyes closed halfway, his mouth parted slightly. Gan Ning's back arched off the bed as Sun Ce's fingers touched that spot inside him that he didn't even know existed until now. Sun Ce grinned and rubbed against it again, hearing Gan Ning let out a loud cry. He wanted him to enjoy this as much as possible. He withdrew his fingers when he was satisfied and rubbed some of the oil on himself.
"Don't stop...please?" Gan Ning whimpered.
Sun Ce smiled at his lover's impatience. He started to work his own sex in his hand, the oil spreading across the whole length of it with each pull. He restrained himself from carrying on and took his hand away, leaning over Gan Ning once more.
Gan Ning looked up at those hazel eyes that over a month ago he would've hated to see but now he was drowning in them. His senses were on fire, his mind covered by a thick mist of pleasure, Sun Ce filling his every thought.
Sun Ce levelled his mouth with Gan Ning's ear, his warm breath sending a tingling feeling down his spine. He could feel Sun Ce's length pressing against his opening.
"I love you, Gan Ning," he whispered, and he pushed his body into Gan Ning's.
Gan Ning felt a twinge of pain and grit his teeth but it was soon forgotten as he felt Sun Ce's hand close around his sex. Sun Ce groaned into Gan Ning's shoulder. He was tighter than he'd thought he'd be. He stayed there a moment, letting Gan Ning get used to the feeling. He soon heard a frustrated sob.
"Please..do it..."
Gan Ning clamped around him instinctively as he began to move in and out of his tight channel slowly, his thrusts gradually gaining speed. Gan Ning's legs wrapped around Sun Ce's waist and his hands clawed into his back as his moaning increased with each thrust. He spread his legs wider, wanting Sun Ce deeper inside him and Sun Ce shifted, causing him to move against the boy beneath him at a different angle, rubbing the place inside him that made him scream out in pleasure. As well as his own cries Gan Ning could hear the low moaning of his lover who's skin had a sheen of sweat to it now. He leant upward and brought Sun Ce's mouth to his own, kissing him intensely. Every second of Gan Ning's life had been nothing in comparison to this moment.
His thrusts became more urgent as he headed for the brink, burying his face into Gan Ning's neck, pumping Gan Ning in time with his quickening pace.
He was nothing without Gan Ning. Together they were complete.
Gan Ning's threw his head back, moaning as Sun Ce was pumping him faster. His nerves were alive with electricity, the sensations he was experiencing overwhelming every muscle, every nerve, every single part of his body and being. He could feel that he was on the brink and welcomed it, moving himself into Sun Ce's thrusts.
The thing that sent Sun Ce over the edge was looking up from Gan Ning's shoulder and seeing Gan Ning's eye's heavy-lidded, a euphoric look on his face as he whispered between ragged breaths.
"Ss...Sun Ce...."
He came; his whole mind filled with nothing but the man beneath him, surrounding him, the missing part of him. Gan Ning followed closely after feeling the surge of warmth filling him, his fluid spilling into Sun Ce's hand as he cried out his name once more.
Sun Ce's head fell to Gan Ning's neck; catching his breath as he lay there, sweat glistening on his skin. He could feel Gan Ning's pulse beginning to slow gradually and slowly raised his head and placed a kiss on his cheek, the flushed skin hot against his lips.
He slowly and regretfully withdrew from him and rolled over to lay beside Gan Ning, his arm reaching across his chest as he pulled him close.
Gan Ning turned and faced him, his breathing nearly normal again. He wore a confused look on his face, almost sad.
"I..."
Sun Ce sat up quickly.
"What's wrong?"
'Oh god please let him not think that it was a mistake....'
"Nothing's wrong. That was just..."
Sun Ce smiled and lay back down, pulling the blankets over the two of them.
"I know."
Gan Ning nestled his head into Sun Ce's chest as Sun Ce traced his tattoo, and looked up at him, as if seeing him for the first time.
"What you said...earlier. Did you mean it?" he asked hesitantly.
"Yes. I did." Sun Ce replied, wrapping his arms around his lover.
"I think I might...love you too." Gan Ning said quietly.
Sun Ce's heart skipped a beat. Those seven words struck a chord in him and he was flooded with emotion.
He pulled him closer, kissing his forehead as Gan Ning's eyes began to close. He did the same, holding Gan Ning in his arms.
"Ce?" he murmured in a sleepy voice, his eyes still closed.
"Hmm?"
"Happy birthday" he mumbled kissing Sun Ce's chest before slipping into his dreams.
Sun Ce smiled. He drifted off into a sleep filled with the angel that lay beside him, no longer full of fitful dreams.
He was complete.
It was almost spring. In other words it was the day that Sun Ce was reminded how he'd wasted yet another year of his life. Not this year though.
So what if he hadn't made his father proud? He had got something he'd been wishing for, for a much longer time.
He walked out of his room and down the long corridor. He didn't expect anything from anyone today, not that many people realized it was his birthday.
"Hey! Happy birthday, brother!" Sun Shang Xiang greeted Sun Ce, pulling his brother into a rough but warm hug. His brother Sun Quan was beside her.
Sun Ce smiled. A warm smile that the other two hadn't seen for a long-time.
"Happy birthday brother" Sun Quan greeted. "Father couldn't come and greet you himself as he is away to meet Liu Bei. He wished you happy birthday as well."
"Yes, thank you. I'm glad someone remembered. And please, no parties for me. The last one was a disaster, both of you got SO drunk." He joked as he carried on walking, his brother and sister walking either side of him.
Sun Shang Xiang threw Sun Quan a glance and he shrugged. Neither of them had seen Sun Ce so happy since a long time ago.
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Sun Ce was genuinely pleased with his brother's and sister's happy greeting and sat down under a tree, the corners of his mouth curling upwards just a little, so only a few could have noticed his tiny smile.
The training started as usual. Zhou Tai was teaching some soldiers today. The soldiers? Sun Ce hardly knows them. His attention was brought away from his thoughts for a moment when he heard a voice calling his name.
"Um, I've been told to pass this message onto Lord Sun Ce. Is he here?"
An out of breath messenger stood there, his face flushed and panting loudly. He'd obviously been to other training areas before this one.
'A message to me? From who?' he thought as he raised an eyebrow.
"Yes. Lord Sun Ce is sitting over there. Now go on, I'm in the middle of a training session here."
The messenger apologised a few times, ran over to where Sun Ce was pointing and ran off again, apologising a few more times on the way.
Sun Ce turned the envelope over and over in his hands as Zhou Tai continued with his training. It was simply addressed: Sun Ce. It wasn't a message from his father he was sure; it would've been more formal.
He tore it open and unfolded the piece of white paper inside.
Dear Sun Ce,
Happy birthday! I have a
present for you so come up to my
room this evening and get it.
Love Gan Ning
xxx
Sun Ce quickly folded up the paper and slipped it in his sash belt. His concentration lapsed and he eagerly anticipated that evening.
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It was almost evening when Sun Ce left the training room and started to walk back to his room.
He'd spent the whole day going through the various possibilities of the gift Gan Ning could've got him. Gan Ning had never bought him a birthday present before, since they'd never been friends before.
His whole body ached from the various fights he'd been in during training today but he didn't care.
He entered his own room, took a bath and changed into another pair of black pants and slipped on a black and silver robe. He checked his reflection at the mirror.
Perfect
He left his room and walked towards the officers quarters.
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He arrived at Gan Ning's door; a small note was pinned to it:
The door's unlocked.
Sun Ce pushed opened the wooden door and sure enough it opened. He stepped inside.
The main candle lights were not lighted, the occasional small candles here and there the only light source.
'What has he got planned?' he mused, walking past the kitchen, seeing no one there.
He walked through the seating area and noticed the bedroom door.
'I don't care but I think I'm going to like it' he thought, a sly smile spreading across his face.
He adjusted his robe quickly and pushed open the door.
The room was filled with candles, flickering as the open door let in a slight breeze. The faint smell of incense lingered in the air, and in the middle of it all was Gan Ning.
He was sitting on the end of the bed wearing a dark red robe. The flickering candlelight made his face glow with a warm light.
"Oh my god. Gan Ning?" Sun Ce asked, leaning against the doorframe.
Gan Ning smiled and beckoned for Sun Ce to sit beside him. Sun Ce did as he was bid and gazed into Gan Ning's eyes.
"Someone's been busy" he commented, bringing a little blush to Gan Ning's cheeks.
"Well, I wanted to surprise you."
"Heh, you did." Sun Ce replied, looking around the candlelit bedroom.
"So," he began again after a slight pause, "What did you get me?" he asked, wearing a seductive smile.
"I wanted to give you something special for your birthday." Gan Ning began, but was cut off by Sun Ce as he reached down and held Gan Ning's hands in his own.
"And what is that?"
"I..."
'Say it'
"I want...I want to give you my virginity."
Sun Ce's eyes grew wider.
"You're a virgin?" he questioned, tilting his head to the side, curious.
Gan Ning looked away embarrassed by Sun Ce's questions.
"Yes..." he replied weakly.
Sun Ce put his hand to his cheek and turned Gan Ning to face him.
"Are you sure you want this?"
Gan Ning's bright brown eyes gazed into his own as he spoke, "With you."
Sun Ce leant down and kissed Gan Ning's neck gently.
"Thank you" he whispered.
His mouth moved up and pressed gently on Gan Ning's, a kiss so soft and full of unspoken love that Gan Ning was overwhelmed by it. He placed one hand at the back of Gan Ning's neck, kissing him softly. He pulled away, looking into Gan Ning's eyes. Gan Ning's face was a mixture of desire, nervousness and....love. A vision of innocence.
He leant down again, pulled off the bandanna, running his hand through Gan Ning's hair. His mouth wandered to his neck, leaving a trail of butterfly kisses as he gently tugged at Gan Ning's robe and slipped it off. He sat back for a moment, just looking at the tattooed angel before him.
"What's wrong?" Gan Ning asked quietly.
Sun Ce shook his head, "You're just...perfect..."
Gan Ning smiled faintly as Sun Ce dropped his sash belt to the floor, taking off his robe. His eyes were on Gan Ning the whole time. Gan Ning reached out and helped Sun Ce take off his remaining clothes.
Gan Ning had never seen Sun Ce fully naked and his body was toned and muscular in a subtle way, his skin smooth and glowing in the candlelight.
"Are you sure you want this?" he asked again.
Gan Ning nodded, his gaze never leaving Sun Ce's.
Sun Ce leant forward and brought his hand to Gan Ning's cheek, enjoying the way Gan Ning shivered at his touch as he placed a gentle kiss on his forehead before laying him down, his skin looking pale against the velvet sheets. He hovered over Gan Ning's body, watching the expression on his face before leaning into a deep kiss, gradually slipping into Gan Ning's mouth. The boy beneath him let out a small moan as Sun Ce brushed his hand against Gan Ning's sex, tugging on it gently as he deepened the kiss. Gan Ning returned the favour, making Sun Ce's breathing grow loud and uneven.
"Do you have...?" he began before he drew in a sharp breath.
Gan Ning turned his head, indicating to the table at the side. Sun Ce sat up and picked up the small bottle, pouring some of the contents into his palm, dipping his fingers in the cool grape seed oil. Gan Ning looked up at him eagerly.
"Are you...sure?" he asked, his breathing a little uneven. Not that he could've stopped now even if he wanted to. Which he didn't.
"Yes" Gan Ning murmured quietly, total trust lying in his eyes.
"Just relax," he said stroking Gan Ning's brow as he spread his legs, lifting his hips slightly.
He slowly pushed one finger into his opening, and then another, rubbing along Gan Ning's inner walls. He could hear Gan Ning's ragged breathing and watched as his eyes closed halfway, his mouth parted slightly. Gan Ning's back arched off the bed as Sun Ce's fingers touched that spot inside him that he didn't even know existed until now. Sun Ce grinned and rubbed against it again, hearing Gan Ning let out a loud cry. He wanted him to enjoy this as much as possible. He withdrew his fingers when he was satisfied and rubbed some of the oil on himself.
"Don't stop...please?" Gan Ning whimpered.
Sun Ce smiled at his lover's impatience. He started to work his own sex in his hand, the oil spreading across the whole length of it with each pull. He restrained himself from carrying on and took his hand away, leaning over Gan Ning once more.
Gan Ning looked up at those hazel eyes that over a month ago he would've hated to see but now he was drowning in them. His senses were on fire, his mind covered by a thick mist of pleasure, Sun Ce filling his every thought.
Sun Ce levelled his mouth with Gan Ning's ear, his warm breath sending a tingling feeling down his spine. He could feel Sun Ce's length pressing against his opening.
"I love you, Gan Ning," he whispered, and he pushed his body into Gan Ning's.
Gan Ning felt a twinge of pain and grit his teeth but it was soon forgotten as he felt Sun Ce's hand close around his sex. Sun Ce groaned into Gan Ning's shoulder. He was tighter than he'd thought he'd be. He stayed there a moment, letting Gan Ning get used to the feeling. He soon heard a frustrated sob.
"Please..do it..."
Gan Ning clamped around him instinctively as he began to move in and out of his tight channel slowly, his thrusts gradually gaining speed. Gan Ning's legs wrapped around Sun Ce's waist and his hands clawed into his back as his moaning increased with each thrust. He spread his legs wider, wanting Sun Ce deeper inside him and Sun Ce shifted, causing him to move against the boy beneath him at a different angle, rubbing the place inside him that made him scream out in pleasure. As well as his own cries Gan Ning could hear the low moaning of his lover who's skin had a sheen of sweat to it now. He leant upward and brought Sun Ce's mouth to his own, kissing him intensely. Every second of Gan Ning's life had been nothing in comparison to this moment.
His thrusts became more urgent as he headed for the brink, burying his face into Gan Ning's neck, pumping Gan Ning in time with his quickening pace.
He was nothing without Gan Ning. Together they were complete.
Gan Ning's threw his head back, moaning as Sun Ce was pumping him faster. His nerves were alive with electricity, the sensations he was experiencing overwhelming every muscle, every nerve, every single part of his body and being. He could feel that he was on the brink and welcomed it, moving himself into Sun Ce's thrusts.
The thing that sent Sun Ce over the edge was looking up from Gan Ning's shoulder and seeing Gan Ning's eye's heavy-lidded, a euphoric look on his face as he whispered between ragged breaths.
"Ss...Sun Ce...."
He came; his whole mind filled with nothing but the man beneath him, surrounding him, the missing part of him. Gan Ning followed closely after feeling the surge of warmth filling him, his fluid spilling into Sun Ce's hand as he cried out his name once more.
Sun Ce's head fell to Gan Ning's neck; catching his breath as he lay there, sweat glistening on his skin. He could feel Gan Ning's pulse beginning to slow gradually and slowly raised his head and placed a kiss on his cheek, the flushed skin hot against his lips.
He slowly and regretfully withdrew from him and rolled over to lay beside Gan Ning, his arm reaching across his chest as he pulled him close.
Gan Ning turned and faced him, his breathing nearly normal again. He wore a confused look on his face, almost sad.
"I..."
Sun Ce sat up quickly.
"What's wrong?"
'Oh god please let him not think that it was a mistake....'
"Nothing's wrong. That was just..."
Sun Ce smiled and lay back down, pulling the blankets over the two of them.
"I know."
Gan Ning nestled his head into Sun Ce's chest as Sun Ce traced his tattoo, and looked up at him, as if seeing him for the first time.
"What you said...earlier. Did you mean it?" he asked hesitantly.
"Yes. I did." Sun Ce replied, wrapping his arms around his lover.
"I think I might...love you too." Gan Ning said quietly.
Sun Ce's heart skipped a beat. Those seven words struck a chord in him and he was flooded with emotion.
He pulled him closer, kissing his forehead as Gan Ning's eyes began to close. He did the same, holding Gan Ning in his arms.
"Ce?" he murmured in a sleepy voice, his eyes still closed.
"Hmm?"
"Happy birthday" he mumbled kissing Sun Ce's chest before slipping into his dreams.
Sun Ce smiled. He drifted off into a sleep filled with the angel that lay beside him, no longer full of fitful dreams.
He was complete.