Uldren and Jolyon made their way into Uldren's Galliot and promptly departed from the Tangled Shore. The Master of Crows called for backup, passing the mission to some other team. He had more important things to do than clear out Eliksni, anyway. Once they got settled in for the trip back to the Dreaming City Jolyon turned to Uldren.

"I think we need to talk, Ul." Jolyon spoke softly as he reached over and placed his hand on Uldren's thigh. The muscles under his hand flexed at his touch and Uldren shifted, spreading his legs apart further and arching his back ever so slightly.

"About what?" Uldren asked in a charming tone of voice.

"About this." Jolyon tightened his grip on Uldren's thigh. "About us."

"Okay, talk."

"Look, I'm just concerned that this is some kind of brief 'hook up' situation for you." Jolyon was always honest and never one to mince words or tiptoe around a subject. "I know you and I know how you treat the people you take to bed."

"That... That's not what this is." Uldren scoffed, almost offended at the insinuation. He flicked on the autopilot on and turned to face Jolyon. "You're not just someone I picked up in a bar, Jol. You know that."

"Do I? Also, I thought you were straight." Jolyon's initially question stung Uldren so he did his best to step past it.

"I'm obviously not."

"Ok, since when?" Jolyon prodded.

"Does it matter? I just let you blow me in some derelict, Eliksni-filled building. I think it's pretty obvious that I'm into you." Uldren's cocky attitude, which was often used as a defense mechanism, was fading away and being replaced with a demeanor akin to that of a wounded animal. Few knew how sensitive Prince Uldren truly was and Jolyon was one of those people. He knew better than to corner Uldren like this. He also knew better than to start questioning his sexuality, as if that really mattered.

"I know, I'm sorry." He paused, putting his spare hand over his eyes in embarrassment. "That was a stupid question. It doesn't matter and you don't deserve that shit. I'm just worried that this is some temporary thing for you and that I'm going to get screwed over. I don't want you to regret this, either."

"Why would I regret this?" Uldren asked defensively, becoming more and more upset that Jolyon apparently thought so little of him.

"I don't know, I just don't want to ruin what we have here. I'm scared, man. I mean, it's you and I just... I don't want to lose you." Jolyon's gaze darted downward bashfully. Uldren was beginning to understand where Jolyon was coming from. He came to realize that they cared for each other in the same way. However, there was a reasonable level of anxiety surrounding the situation. It was clear that Jolyon simply didn't want his heart broken. Luckily that is something the Prince wouldn't dream of doing.

Uldren brought his hand up to Jolyon's chin, lifting it up gently until Jolyon was eye to eye with him. He'd try to say how he felt and if that didn't work, he'd show him.

"I want you, Jol. I don't know when it happened, or how, but I've wanted this for awhile. You're not just some one night stand, you never will be." Uldren paused to lean in and press his lips on the corner of Jolyon's mouth before whispering, "I get the feeling you want me, too."

"I do want you. I really, really do. I just don't want to get hurt." Jolyon's eyes remained closed as Uldren kissed his face. He started with his cheeks then went to kiss his forehead, his temples, his chin, the corners of his mouth, his nose, then finally his lips as soon as Jolyon had finished speaking.

Uldren laid his hand on Jolyon's waist, gently holding him in place while he spoke. "I promise I will never hurt you. Well, outside of the bedroom, anyway." Jolyon chuckled against Uldren's mouth as they resumed making out with each other until they reached the Dreaming City. Uldren landed the ship and met the dockmaster, sorting everything out before turning to Jolyon and asking: "My place?"

Jolyon nodded eagerly. Uldren casually led him to his chambers in the Palace through crowds and marketplaces. After a few stops in which the Prince had to shake a hand or accept a bow they finally arrived at his chambers. It was a large room, not unlike a small apartment minus the kitchen. There was a living room area filled with a couch and multiple chairs near a fireplace. The walls were lined with bookshelves made of dark wood. The bookshelves held a plethora of books as well as various collectible items.

To the left of the living room was a hallway that led to a spacious bedroom which was lavishly decorated. Next to that was a large bathroom and a walk-in closet filled with various cloaks and boots. Jolyon had never been here, few people had outside of the Queen, her court, and a few others who worked in the Palace.

Uldren closed the door behind them as they entered, pressing his body against Jolyon to do so rather than walk around him. He nipped and kissed at Jolyon's neck after the door was locked, eliciting a gasp from the man. Jolyon brought his hands around Uldren, grabbing hold of his ass before lifting him up. Uldren's breath hitched as he wrapped his legs around Jolyon's waist, kissing him while being walked over to the couch.

Jolyon laid Uldren onto the couch and got on top of him, drawing him up into a deep, passionate kiss. It started with just lips pressing together tenderly, becoming more and more lustful with each subsequent kiss. This gradually built into tongues running across lips before working their way around each other as they passed in between mouths. All the while Uldren was undressing Jolyon, starting with his vest and shirt before moving to his pants. Uldren ran his long, slender fingers down Jolyon's taut abdomen, deliberately tracing every line of muscle before unbuttoning his pants.

Jolyon returned the favor, halting the Prince's progress on his pants as he pulled his arms up to pull his cloak off. He worked Uldren's scale mail vest and gauntlets off first, then removed his shirt to reveal more of his ashen-blue skin. He paused and bit his lip while staring longingly at Uldren's lower half.

Uldren usually wears tight pants with asymmetrical boots, a look that Jolyon finds crazy sexy. One of the boots went up to his knee while the other went up to his thigh and both of them were held in place by leather straps that encircled his leg. Jolyon had the luxury of seeing Uldren in these boots nearly every day for years, but today he had the pleasure of being the one to take them off the Prince. His own pants grew a little tighter at the mere thought of it all.

He pushed Uldren down flat on his back and sat over him, kissing and biting at his abs and hips as he unbuckled the straps. He sunk further, pulling the boots down while running his mouth over Uldren's half-hard cock from outside of this pants. Jolyon drew this moment out, savoring every moan that escaped Uldren knowing damn well that it was him who was pleasuring the Prince so.

Uldren's back arched at Jolyon's touch. He cursed and demanded more under his breath, truthfully wanting Jolyon to take him then and there. However, Jolyon was perfectly content to pay the Prince back for all his toying over the past few weeks. He moved slower, purposefully avoiding sensitive spots on Uldren's body as he ran his tongue across his well defined musculature.

Eventually both men where completed naked, writhing around one another on the couch which was quickly beginning to feel very, very small. Uldren stood up from where he now laid on top of Jolyon, pulling his partner up with him. Jolyon was a few inches taller than Uldren, so the Prince stood on his toes to kiss him again. He grabbed at Jolyon's ass, pulling him in close to his body so that their chests and hips were touching. Their fully erect cocks brushed against each other and drew sharp gasps out of both men.

Uldren reached down to lap up a bead of pre-cum off Jolyon's dick with his finger. He brought it up to his mouth and seductively licked it off before sliding the finger into his mouth and sucking on it. Jolyon's sultry eyes lit up at the gesture, his breathing quickly becoming heavy. Uldren brought his mouth to Jolyon's ear and whispered "Shower?" before moving to kiss him along his collarbone.

Jolyon moaned out a brief "Yes" and at that Uldren took his hand and led him to the bathroom. As they stepped into the steamy shower they instantly moved to wrap arms and legs around each other in between more kisses. Uldren ran his fingers through Jolyon's long, white hair, stopping at the back of his head to pull Jolyon's mouth towards his own. Water ran down their faces and into their eyes as Uldren bit Jolyon's lower lip, sucking on it as he pulled away.

The Prince reached down and ran his fingers lightly along the shaft of Jolyon's dick. As Jolyon moaned against the top of Uldren's head, Uldren brought his hand down to cup Jolyon's balls. Jolyon's deft hands blindly trailed across Uldren's body, only just now noticing the Prince was shaking.

"Are you okay?" Jolyon drew back, addressing Uldren kindly.

"Yeah, why?" Uldren asked, gasping in a deep breath.

"You're shaking."

"I'm just... a little nervous." The Prince blushed as he turned his face to the side.

"You? Nervous? Mr. Love 'em and leave 'em over here?" Jolyon joked, causing a smile to creep across Uldren's face.

"Shut up." He responded, pushing Jolyon away playfully. "It's just that this is new. Plus, it's you."

Jolyon leaned in and nibbled on Uldren's earlobe, before breathlessly whispering into his ear. "I'll be gentle."

At this, Uldren dug his fingers into Jolyon's back. He quickly turned around and braced himself on the wall of the shower with his hands and forearms, his back now facing Jolyon. He may have been nervous about this experience but that didn't mean he didn't want it oh-so-badly. Getting fucked by Jolyon had been at the top of his to-do list for awhile now.

Jolyon pressed his chest against Uldren's back, kissing up along his spine as he made his way to the side of Uldren's face, which he licked seductively. His steady, powerful hands ran down the Prince's sides before coming to rest on his hips, which he pulled out towards him. Leaning back again, Jolyon grabbed his hardened cock and rubbed it along Uldren's ass, teasing him as the Prince moaned in response.

He released his cock and ran his hand up the inside of the Prince's thigh, bringing his fingers to rest near his entrance. He slowly slipped one wet finger into Uldren, leaning forward enough to kiss his shoulder while he worked it slowly in and out of him. Uldren's hands clenched into fists as he groaned, dropping his head down in bliss as Jolyon's finger curved against a particularly sensitive area. After a moment, Jolyon slipped a second finger into him. He looked down to see the Prince's toes curl. "Are you alright?" He asked, leaning forward to Uldren's ear again.

"...hah... yes, please... keep going." The Prince responded slowly through heavy panting.

Jolyon drew back slightly as he slid a third finger in. His pace began quickening as Jolyon prepared his partner for his cock. After a few more scissoring thrusts, Jolyon pulled out of him slowly. "Tell me how you want it, your highness." He didn't lean in to speak this time, instead asking loudly over the sound of running water splashing between them and onto the ground.

"Oh, just fuck me already, Jol." The Prince growled back. You got it Jolyon thought as he parted Uldren's cheeks, making way for his length. He pressed into him slowly, drawing a hiss from the Prince. Uldren pushed his ass back into Jolyon in an attempt to expedite the process no matter how much it hurt. Jolyon slapped Uldren's ass in response and rolled his hips slowly, pushing into Uldren at his own pace. The Prince may have wanted it rough but that wasn't quite Jolyon's style. He wanted to savor it. Uldren would just have to thank him later.

As Jolyon bottomed out inside Uldren he leaned his forehead down against the Prince's back, biting at him hard enough to leave marks. He started to thrust back and forth into Uldren at a steady pace. It wasn't hard and fast, or slow and passionate but somewhere in the middle. Jolyon reached around Uldren's waist and grabbed hold of his throbbing dick. He stroked it for Uldren who in turn tightened around Jolyon's cock. Jolyon cursed lustfully as his pace quickened, suddenly feeling himself nearing his climax.

Uldren came first as Jolyon jerked him off while fucking him. He spilled his load onto the floor with a deep groan as the water quickly washed it away. Jolyon worked him through his orgasm before finally finding his own. He pulled out of Uldren and came up on his back, his cum washing away in seconds due to the falling water.

Uldren's legs nearly gave out and Jolyon quickly spun the Prince around to face him. One of Jolyon's arms wrapped around Uldren's waist while the other hooked around his thigh, pulling it up against Jolyon's hip in an attempt to support his weight better. He pulled Uldren in close and held him tightly as they both came down together. Heavy, chaotic panting slowly faded into lazy, languid breaths as they relaxed in each other's arms and let the hot water fall over their faces like rain.

Eventually Uldren regained his footing and took a step back, grinning ear to ear at Jolyon. He reached over to grab a bar of soap and began washing himself off. He passed the soap to Jolyon afterward and he too washed up. After tending to their bodies they washed each others hair. Once they were all cleaned up they turned off the running water and grabbed some towels before making their way to Uldren's bedroom.

They dried themselves off and crawled into Uldren's bed which was covered in soft blankets and pillows. In a matter of seconds both of them were sleeping, completely exhausted from the day's activities thus far. Jolyon laid with his back against Uldren's chest. The Prince wrapped his arms around him, holding him tightly against his body while entangling their legs together.

Jolyon buried his face in the blankets and pillows surrounding him, filling his nose with the scent of Uldren which lingered on them. It was a smoky mixture of sandalwood and lavender which filled Jolyon with a comfortable, safe feeling.

They slept this way for a couple of hours until Uldren woke up. He kissed Jolyon's back and shoulders gently as he worked his way upwards to his neck. Uldren had looked in the mirror after the shower and saw the marks that Jolyon left on him during their trip to the Shore. He decided to mark Jolyon similarly which in turn woke the man up.

"Mmm," Jolyon hummed. "Have a good nap?"

"Uh-huh." Uldren made the noise against Jolyon's neck, still sucking on the skin there.

"You're going to have to invite me over more often. You're bed is much more comfortable than mine." Jolyon flipped onto his back, his sleepy gaze meeting Uldren's passionate stare.

"You can live here if you want." Uldren spoke plainly, as if it was no big deal.

"That's just the sex talking." Jolyon laughed.

"No, really." Uldren was sitting up on his elbow, tracing his finger lazily around Jolyon's nipples. "It's not like we aren't best friends and we practically live together out in the field already. Think about it."

Jolyon grabbed the Prince's face and pulled him into a kiss. Uldren inhaled sharply, keeping his lips on Jolyon's as he moved to sit on top of him, straddling him as he continued the kiss. "I'll think about it." Jolyon replied as soon as Uldren moved down to his chest. Uldren started licking and sucking on Jolyon's nipples, causing Jolyon to pant softly as he did so.

It was Uldren's turn to treat Jolyon and he spared no expense as he ran his hands and tongue across his body. He revered every single mark, scar, and line of Jolyon's body as he passed over it slowly. Uldren's hot breath and tongue against Jolyon's skin caused him to writhe underneath the Prince. He worked his way down to Jolyon's cock and ran his tongue across the shaft before fervidly kissing the tip of it. Jolyon reached down and wrapped his fingers in Uldren's smooth, black hair before pulling on it slightly.

Uldren looked up from where he was as he kissed along the inside of Jolyon's thighs. He saw that Jolyon's eyes were closed, his pale blue cheeks were blushed, and he was moaning along with every kiss Uldren placed on him. He was absolutely beautiful. Uldren moved upwards, paying special attention to Jolyon's right hip. He took a wire rifle shot right through it a couple of years back on mission, Uldren had to carry him back to safety that day. The scar was still there. The Prince licked over it before biting at the bone that protruded next to it.

"Uldren, you're so full of shit." Jolyon said, throwing his head back into a pillow as his body tensed up at the feeling of Uldren's tongue. "There's no way you've never done this with a guy before."

"I'm not lying." Uldren sat up, ceasing all action. He wiped off the excess saliva that was spread around his lips with the back of his hand and looked pointedly at Jolyon. "I've just thought about you a lot lately. About all the things I want to do to you." He leaned back down to envelope Jolyon's cock within his mouth. The heat of it paired with Uldren's expert usage of tongue made Jolyon nearly scream as he gripped tightly onto the sheets around him, bucking his hips into Uldren's mouth. A few deep bobs of his head later, Uldren lifted up and proceeded to lick and bite his way back up to Jolyon's face.

The Prince pressed his body against Jolyon's and shoved his tongue into his mouth. Jolyon responded by wrapping his arms around Uldren, holding him there against his body. As they kissed they began lightly rolling their hips into one another. Their cocks laid side by side against their stomachs, rubbing against each other with each wave-like motion. Uldren reached over to his nightstand and pulled out a bottle of lube.

"Oh, good. I was worried you might not have any."

"You think I didn't have use for this before?" Uldren looked at Jolyon with a quizzical smirk.

"I... I don't know. Did you?" Jolyon's chest heaved as he spoke and a smile crossed his swollen lips.

Uldren chuckled and leaned down, whispering softly into Jolyon's ear. "How do you think I've been working through all these erotic thoughts I've been having about you? Couldn't just jump you in broad daylight. Also had to keep it a secret for awhile to fuck with you. So I did most of my... deep thinking right here." Jolyon responded with a low, sensual growl. The Prince bit his earlobe before sitting up straight, pouring some of the lube out in his hand and spreading it over his fingers.

"You do know what you're doing, right?" Jolyon asked playfully.

"Yes I fucking know what I'm doing."

"How?"

"I've done some... research." Uldren blushed slightly and bit his bottom lip.

"Research? Do you watch porn, your highness? How risqué." Jolyon jested in a haughty accent as he sat up on his elbows abruptly.

"Oh, shut up."

"Make me." Jolyon allowed himself to drop back to the bed as Uldren took him up on this challenge. He smiled seductively at Jolyon and reached underneath him to slide one slick finger into him. He worked Jolyon open with the one, then two, then three fingers before pulling his hand away and grabbing the lube again. He spread it on his own dick before throwing the bottle to the side and placing his hands on Jolyon's hips. The Prince pulled Jolyon in towards him, allowing him to line his cock up with his entrance. He pushed into him slowly at first, getting a feel for it while easing Jolyon into the sensation.

Jolyon winced, taken aback by the overwhelming feeling of Uldren's dick inside of him. As Uldren pushed himself entirely into Jolyon he let out a groan which came from somewhere deep within his chest. His lidded, golden eyes glowed brightly as he looked down at Jolyon. He wanted to maintain this eye contact, to be completely one with Jolyon while he fucked into him. Uldren's body was stronger than it looked. For a man with such a lithe frame he sure fucked like he was twice his size in muscle alone. .

Jolyon reached up and began clawing at Uldren's abdomen, leaving long, dark-blue marks along his body. Uldren growled handsomely with each scratch. He moved one of his hands from where it rested on Jolyon's thigh and brought it up to the man's face. He ran his thumb along Jolyon's bottom lip as Jolyon opened his mouth for him, panting and moaning with each heavy thrust of Uldren's hips.

Uldren slowly inserted two of his fingers into Jolyon's mouth. Jolyon ran his tongue across Uldren's digits, sucking on them with purpose as he looked directly into the Prince's eyes, intent on maintaining that eye contact Uldren had established with glassy, blue eyes. Jolyon's hand moved up to his own dick, stroking it along with Uldren's pace as they both neared their climax with flushed, sweat-drenched skin.

The Prince didn't miss a beat, become erratic, or slow down as he came. He filled Jolyon as he finally broke eye contact to close his eyes and roll his head back with a low, breathless moan. Jolyon stroked himself faster and after a few pumps of his fist he too came, spilling over his own stomach and chest. Uldren pulled out of Jolyon slowly and threw himself onto the bed, laying on his stomach next to Jolyon.

Jolyon used one of the many blankets adorning the Prince's bed to wipe the mess off of his chest before throwing it on the floor. He reached over and pulled Uldren onto him, allowing Uldren to snuggle on Jolyon's shoulder.

"Good enough for you?" Uldren mumbled as sleepiness began overtaking him.

"Yes. Better than good enough, even. Guess all that porn you've been binging really helped." Jolyon joked as Uldren reached up and pinched his nipple hard, drawing a hiss and a laugh out of Jolyon. "I'm fucking with you! But yeah, you were amazing." Uldren smiled against Jolyon's chest as Jolyon rubbed his back.

"Did you think about it, Jol?" Uldren asked quietly.

"About what?"

"Living here."

"When was I supposed to think about that? When you were sucking me off or when you were fucking me? I think you overestimate my ability to multitask during sex." Jolyon smiled as his eyes closed gently. He couldn't remember a time before today when he was this comfortable and happy.

"Think about it now, then." Uldren whispered, almost incoherently, as he began falling asleep.

"Don't worry Ul, I won't ever leave you."