Life For Rent
Chapter 22 : Vindicated
Author's Notes :
- Spoilers for S1E17. Some lines of dialogue are taken directly from the episode and therefore don't belong to me.
- I'm so sorry for the delay on this chapter. There are author updates on my homepage that can keep you in the loop on any expected (and unexpected) delays.
- Thank you to all my wonderful readers and reviewers. You guys are made of win!
- This chapter has edited content. While some parts of this chapter will be clearly marked as edited, some parts will just have deleted mature content due to its brevity. Un-edited versions of chapters can be found on my homepage.
- Yeah, there's a lot of sex.
"Want some more juice?" Jared asked, setting Callen's plate down in front of him.
Callen snagged an arm around the other man's waist and pulled Jared down onto his lap. "Forget dinner," Callen murmured into Jared's chest. "Let's skip to dessert." His fingers unbuttoned Jared's jeans and slowly pulled down the zipper.
"Jesus, G." Jared hissed as Callen stuck his hand down the front of Jared's pants and gently caressed him. "Not at the dinner table."
"Bed?"
"Yes," Jared gasped in agreement.
Callen gently pushed Jared off of him and dragged him over to the bedroom. Along the way both men stripped off their shirts and Jared kicked off his pants, boxers falling down with them. When they reached the bed, Callen pressed Jared down into the mattress, holding both of his wrists up and over his head.
"You're beautiful like this," Callen whispered, eyes darkening with lust. He leaned forward and all but ravished Jared's mouth and when he pulled back a few minutes later, the younger man's lips were swollen and red and his hips were pushing up into Callen's a not inconsiderate amount of force.
"In me," Jared moaned. "G-eeeeee."
Callen reached down with one hand to undo his pants. Jared's knees came up to Callen's waist to help pull the piece of clothing down until both men were naked. Callen released Jared's arms and the younger man reached for the lube as Callen shifted their bodies a little.
"I could have been in the Bahamas right now," Callen teased.
Jared handed the lube to Callen and shook his head with a sloppy grin. "Face it, G-you'd miss me too much."
And Callen would. The woman had been tempting, even if just a little. She'd been beautiful and exactly the kind of person that Callen wouldn't have thought twice about saying yes to before Jared. Even though he'd had Jared's permission to flirt with her, to grab some coffee… Callen knew at the end of the night, he'd be going home to Jared.
3 days earlier…
Callen's phone flashed and he thumbed the green button that would open the new text.
Hey you available for lunch?
I'm in traffic school. Callen answered.
There was a long pause and then …Traffic school?
Yes. It really sucks.
Pause. Well how about I really suck when you get here tonight?
Callen's body really liked that idea until he remembered… I have a lot of work to catch up on since I'm in school all day. I have to go to headquarters when I finish up here.
Like I care how late you are. *rolls eyes* You're so ridiculous, G.
The guy just walked in.
Guy?
Teacher. He looks weird already.
Haha. Okay, I'll let you go. The offer's open.
Callen pushed his phone back into his pocket.
"… Not only are we fun for all… we're all for fun! We put the cooool in schooool."
Callen raised his hand. "Wouldn't that be 'chool'?"
"The 'h' is silent." The teacher answered.
"I'm in ell," Callen mumbled. Right then a beautiful blonde came in last, stopping next to Callen before gracefully sliding into the empty seat beside him.
Present day…
"You better not be thinking about her when you're about to fuck me," Jared said, amused.
"She was hot," Callen answered.
"I'm hot," Jared replied with confidence.
"Yeah," Callen grinned. "You really are."
3 days ago…
You know, I think being shot was preferable to this. Callen texted during his break.
It only took Jared a minute to respond. Lol. It's only for two days, G. I told you that you shouldn't drive so fast.
Callen sighed. Jared had said that more than once. Yeah, yeah. So a hot blonde is sitting next to me.
Really? What's he look like?
She's got huge tits. Callen answered with a grin, anticipating Jared's answer. Jared was pretty much as gay as they came.
The younger man didn't disappoint. … Ewwww Are you trying to kill me here, G? I was trying to eat some lunch. I think you've put me off food for forever. Just… ewwww
I bet they're nice and firm… they look great in her dress. Callen typed.
Hold on while I go puke.
Lol. Any plans for today? Going to catch some waves? Callen asked, changing the subject.
They're pretty good in Newport Beach right now, I was thinking about it.
Go for it. I know I kept you from going on Sunday.
You totally did. But it was worth it.
Callen smiled. Good to know.
You should ask your perky blonde friend out for coffee.
Yeah? Callen raised an eyebrow.
That way you'll see how much you don't miss women and how much better I am.
Callen grinned. Well maybe I will then.
And afterwards you can come home and I'll let you fuck me before I do you.
Callen coughed and glanced around hoping no one was looking at him as he was sure that he was turning a bright red. He shifted in his seat and adjusted his suddenly too tight pants. You'll let me fuck you?
Of course. Callen could picture Jared grinning at him as he said that. If only to remind you how much better it is being with someone not all soft and breakable.
I've been with some pretty tough women in my time.
There was a pause. Promise to never tell me about that.
Callen laughed. We'll see.
We can do more than see. I'll get you hard and begging for more.
How?
Jared answered and Callen moaned silently as he read the response before asking, Are we sexting?
Well I have my hands down my pants, I'm pretty sure you don't though.
You're touching yourself? Callen asked.
I started before you ever texted me.
Where are you?
On the bed.
Naked?
I am now.
Callen glanced at the clock. They still had twenty minutes left of their half hour break. He could probably make it to his car.
How fast can you get me off?
His phone lit up again and this time instead of a text there was a picture of Jared's hand wrapped around his erection. Underneath it said 'Pretty damn fast'. Callen groaned and reached down to adjust himself.
I can't believe I'm thinking about going to my car to jerk off. I'm way too old for this.
If you went, I could call you and talk dirty.
[Edited Content]
Afterwards, sitting in his car, Callen paused before saying, "I've never done that before."
"Phone sex?"
"Yeah."
"This was only my second time. The first time wasn't so successful and I ended up laughing the whole way through it."
"I'm sure whoever you were trying it with appreciated that."
"Not really," Jared said with a laugh.
Callen leaned back in the seat. "I smell like sex and so does my car."
"Crack a window. And I know you have some cologne in the trunk."
"Oh yeah." Callen had forgotten about that. "I don't know what time I'll be in tonight."
"Is that your way of saying that this might be the only sex we have until you're finished with this case?"
"Yeah," Callen answered wryly. "Pretty much."
Jared's breath hitched. "God I really want you, G."
"When this case is over, I'll take the day off. Hetty will be pleased."
Jared laughed softly. "I know how days off work with you."
Callen sighed, "Yeah."
Callen had tried to take days off in the past, only to be called into to work. Jared didn't seem to mind, in fact out of all of Callen's lovers, Jared was the most understanding. Although he was also the only one who know what Callen actually did.
"Doesn't mean I won't take what I can get," Jared added. He paused. "G… I…"
"Yeah?"
This time the pause was more significant and Jared's breathing was easily heard. "Nothing," Jared said at last. "I just miss you, is all."
Callen knew that wasn't what Jared wanted to say, but he didn't call the other man on it. "I miss you too."
Present day…
"Jesus, G. What's taking so long?" Jared asked.
Callen grinned down at the younger man. "What? I can't make things last?"
"No," Jared answered succinctly. He reached up and gripped Callen's upper arms. "I'm not a fucking virgin, just get in me."
"It's been a little while."
"It's been four days," Jared said with a roll of his eyes. "And that's just four days since you've been in my ass…"
"Four long days," Callen countered. Despite Jared's invitation of fucking and sucking, Callen had gotten into Jared's place around two AM every morning since the day before the case began, exhausted and barely able to undress before collapsing onto the bed.
"My ass doesn't measure in exaggerated G time. Four days is four days and it had a little happy time a few days ago, remember?"
"Patience, dear," Callen smirked.
Jared sighed and looked up at the ceiling. "You can be really infuriating sometimes, you know that, right?"
"Sam's said something along those lines."
"Well I ditto whatever Sam said."
2 days ago…
Callen climbed into bed next to Jared and was out before his head hit the pillow.
When he woke up, Jared was wrapped around him. Callen glanced at the clock and groaned. He had to be at work within the hour. He gently slid out from under Jared and tip-toed to the bathroom, gathering clothes as he went. He took a quick shower and while getting dressed he remembered that he had left his bag in the car the night before. Callen finished getting ready, minus a shirt, and quietly walked around Jared's room, heading for the closet. He opened the door and pulled out one of Jared's only button up shirts. It was blue and matched the color of the ocean on a sunny day.
Callen slid the shirt on easily and quickly buttoned it up. He glanced towards the bed where Jared was still sleeping wrapped around Callen's pillow. He smiled easily and then grabbed his wallet and jacket before heading out the door.
Present day…
Callen slid into Jared with ease, and despite what Jared might think, Callen didn't need any reminders of why he was with the younger man instead of some woman. Jared gave him everything. He was perfect in so many ways. Callen didn't know what he did to deserve Jared, but he wasn't going to do anything to mess up what they had.
"Hey," Jared said softly. He reached out and tangled his fingers with Callen's, giving the older man's hand a gentle squeeze. "You alright there?"
"Yeah." Callen swallowed and Jared's legs tightened around his waist. "Sorry."
Jared gave him a small, honest smile. "It's okay, as long as everything's alright."
"It is."
"You know you can talk to me about anything, right?" Jared asked softly. He added wryly, "Even if it's during sex…"
Callen laughed quietly. "Yeah, I know."
"Good. Now you really need to start moving, G."
Callen laughed again, but did as Jared asked.
2 days ago…
Oh no. The puppets are back. And the music.
You didn't mention puppets and music yesterday.
I was trying to block them out.
What do the puppets do?
They show you how to drive.
Pause and then, Puppets show you how to drive?
This is hell.
Is he wearing that mustard colored sweater again?
It's orange today.
…orange.
Bright orange.
You know, things this exciting didn't happen in my driver's ed. What does the music do?
It helps you remember things using songs like Rockin Registration and Insurance Requirement Rap. There was a long pause and when Jared didn't answer, Callen sent another text. Jared?
…Sorry. I think I just died of laughter.
Callen groaned. I knew I shouldn't have told you.
Now G, communication is important in every relationship, even the smallest things can make a difference.
Ugh, now you sound like Nate.
Who on your team don't I sound like?
Callen paused. Good question.
Present time…
Callen moved in and out of Jared with care, earning small moans of pleasure from the younger man with each thrust. Jared's eyes were open and locked onto Callen's, his lips were swollen and his cheeks were flushed from pleasure. His breaths were shallow and his hands were roaming Callen's body, urging him closer.
It didn't take long for either of them to come. In fact, if Callen thought about it, it was a little bit embarrassing how quickly it had happened. Jared didn't seem to mind though, he just tugged Callen down and then proceeded to wrap himself around the older man.
"G?"
"Hmm?"
"Are you falling asleep?"
"No." Except he was and they both knew it.
"I'll be right back."
And then Callen's warm blanket was gone and his eyes sleepily followed Jared's naked form out of the bedroom and stayed peeled on the doorway until the younger man came back a few minutes later. Jared climbed right back into bed and resumed his earlier position.
"Goodnight, G."
"'Night."
Callen slowly drifted off while Jared drew small nothings into his skin. His eyes were heavy when he closed them for the last time and Callen felt his breathing start to even out while his heart rate slowed down. Before drifting off into unconsciousness, Callen heard Jared whisper, "Thank you for being mine, G."