It's late...sorry. Being a responsible adult (...well most of the time) sucks. That and I'm sorry but I have yet to finish my love affair with Garrus...(Mass Effect for the win)

Kat

-Mello-

The house was old. No doubt about that, but it was for sell and it was cheap. Pulling a lock pick out of my boot (what? I used it for work ok?) I opened the door shuddering at the dust and cobwebs. I flicked the switch experimentally; nothing.

"I got it." Matt flicked on his lighter, small luminous sphere lighting the way until we found an abandoned candle. He lit a few taking one down to the basement. Several banging noises, a few curses and a loud pop later the lights flickered on. If the hum was anything to go by there was a generator in the basement. How convenient. Turning off the lights that faced the road I began to wander the house, claiming the cleanest room for matt and myself. Much to my relief, it seemed the water worked. It ran the red brown color of clay and rust for awhile before turning clear. Must be well water; thank god for the generator. Not being hooked up to the main grid was good for us as well. No bills, easier to stay under the radar. I heard Matt yell that he was going to go get food before the door slammed shut. Finding a bucket I knotted my hair back out of my face. No way in hell am I sleeping in this filth. I was busy scrubbing the floor, shirt tossed aside when I was interrupted by a wolf whistle.

"Hey sexy." I looked over my shoulder to see Matt leaning against the door frame, legs and arms crossed smug look on his face. "If that isn't a tempting position I don't know what is." I scowled before going back to my cleaning. I would not be sleeping in a dirty room dammit! Wiping some sweat from my forehead I spoke conversationally.

"Did you need something asshole?"

"Ouch, I thought you loved me."

"Maybe I do but you're still and ass!" I sing-songed. I rolled my eyes as Matt griped his chest, staggering dramatically. (and he says I'm the dramatic one)

"Damn Mells I thought you cared. That hurts man. That hurts right here, but no. You just have to twist the knife." I stood wiping my hands and face with the shirt.

"You done?"

"No, no don't worry about me. I'll just go…" I interrupted his overly dramatic ranting with a deep kiss; one hand cupping the back of his neck massaging lightly as the other playing with his shaggy, crimson locks. I didn't stop until I had managed to tease a moan from him. Pulling back slightly I panted softly in his ear before whispering huskily. "I said are you done?" He just nodded. "Good boy." I rewarded him with a chaste kiss. "Now let's go eat." His arms snaked around my waist, lips running over my exposed neck.

"Do we have to?" About that time he began to gently squeeze and rub my hips; the cheater. "This is much more interesting." I couldn't help it. I had all but melted against him.

"Matt, stop that. I'm all dirty…"

There was a mumbled "I'll show you dirty…" into my neck which he was now kissing in earnest. I could feel the pink dusting my cheeks; I had moaned when he had bit down. I didn't have to see him. I could feel the devious smirk as he licked the shell of my ear before nipping it lightly. "Like that do we?"

Oh man. I was screwed. ….and that metaphor was a bit too literal for my tastes.

Needless to say the food was cold before we actually got to eat. I found the linen closet and everything was….clean…ish…if a little musky. They were clean enough I would sleep on them. (Not that I had another option) I was exhausted. I just wanted to sleep. Striped down and curled between the sheets I hummed happily as Matt crawled in behind me pulling me close. His arm wrapped tightly around my waist, he kissed along the back of my shoulder. "Matt, no…Sleepy…"

"Just want to touch you. Not starting anything, I promise." He chuckled as I gave a content purr; he was nuzzling my neck.

"Love you Mattie."

"Love you too Mells." I fell asleep to his gentle kisses and touches, for the first time in a long time feeling safe and loved.

The next morning we woke and drove into the small town; first eating breakfast in a dinner, then calling the number on the sign to purchase the house. Turns out it was inherited from some distant family and all they wanted was to be rid of it. It was cheap and paperwork was done same day. While we were in town we purchased all the things we would need. More gasoline for the generator, clothes, food, miscellaneous things for the house… It quickly became expensive. However Matt was rather…handy. He was (and has always been) good with his hands. If it was broken he could fix it. So I got to indulge in one of my favorite pass-times. Matt watching. Seriously, it's great. He has been walking around shirtless in these old ripped jeans that hugged his ass just right….

"Earth to Mello." A hand waved in front of my face snapping a few times. "You can stare at your boy toy later, we have work to do. Lucky I'm helping at all…" Beyond grumbled walking off. I sighed going back to laundry. He's such a kill joy. …but then again…Matt was smirking at me in a way that let me knew I was caught and I would be "punished" for "slacking off" later tonight. I smirked back and was rewarded with an impish grin. I owe Beyond some jam.