Be My Companion

Alexis

Waking up in Julian's arms, I knew the responsible thing to do would be to roll out of bed, discreetly tiptoe out of his room, and return back to the safety of my own bedroom where I could collect my thoughts without being distracted by his big arms or sharp jawline.

As my eyes opened and adjusted to the light, I looked up at his sweet, resting face and couldn't move. His arms were still firmly locked around me; his big chest rising and falling as he inhaled and exhaled in his sleep.

I was at peace. I didn't know how I could possibly feel anything else when I was wrapped up in the warm embrace of the most handsome and frustrating man I had ever met.

I leaned into his chest and let out a deep breath, closing my eyes.

Yes, I probably should escape this forbidden entanglement I was in. It was the responsible thing to do.

But there was no way that I possibly could. Not when he looked like that, and held me like this.

Moments later, I felt Julian stir above me. Even though I could tell he was waking, I kept my eyes closed and pretended to be asleep, wanting to enjoy this moment for as long as possible before reality hit us.

Julian stroked my hair and I felt him press his lips against my forehead.

”So beautiful," I heard him whisper.

His arms tightened around me and, if it were humanly possible, pulled me closer to him. I inhaled, savouring the masculine scent of him, and enjoyed the feel of his muscled chest against my cheek.

"Baby? Are you awake?" His soft voice sounded like a personal lullaby.

I didn't budge. I didn't want this moment to ever end. I'd pretend to be asleep forever if I had to.

Julian shuffled around slightly to get more comfortable and pressed his lips against my forehead again.

"It's okay," I heard him say with a soft chuckle. "I don't want to let you go either."

An uncontrollable smile crossed my face and I started giggling with my eyes closed.

"Good morning, baby,” he crooned.

I opened my eyes again and looked up at him. He pulled me closer to him and kissed my forehead once more.

"Morning, Julian."

I crawled my way up the bed so I could place my head in the crook of his neck comfortably. I sprawled my hand across his firm pec and let out a sigh.

We would have to exit our bubble soon and create a healthy distance between us so we could process whatever feelings and emotions we were feeling. We'd have to go back to simply being client and sober companion in a platonic matter.

It was hard to even entertain that idea right now when I was wrapped up in Julian's arms like he was my own personal stronghold. I had felt loved and desired before, sure, but to feel an overwhelming sense of safety with someone... that was new for me.

"I know what you're thinking," he said. "But we don't have to get up just yet. I don't want to get up any time soon."

"Okay. Let's stay here then."

Julian let his hold of me go and I momentarily panicked as he shuffled to sit up against his headboard with his legs slightly spread.

"Come here, baby."

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Julian

Alexis's sweet smile lit up his face as he crawled in between my legs and shifted his body around, leaning his back against me. I pulled him into my arms and lightly caressed his exposed neck with my lips, peppering gentle kisses across his smooth skin.

Fuck, I could truly get used to this.

Alexis craned his neck and let out a soft moan as I kissed up his neck towards his earlobe. I slid my hands up his shirt, silently asking him for permission.

”Julian... I don't think we should..." Alexis said.

"No, no. I don't want any funny business. I just want to feel you against me."

Alexis let out a breath and nodded his head, raising his arms up in the air. My hands caressed his skin as I slowly peeled the fabric from his body, carelessly tossing his t-shirt to the side. He leaned back into me, and the sensation of having his bare torso against mine set every inch of my skin on fire.

I pulled him close to me and locked my arms around him in a tight embrace. He had his arms resting on my outstretched thighs, his hands gently rubbing circles on my legs. I rested my head on his shoulder and pressed my cheek up against his.

"I really do care about you, you know?" I whispered.

Alexis nodded. "I know you do."

"Do you care about me?"

I panicked as soon as those words escaped my lips. Growing up with a traditionally masculine father, I had never let myself become vulnerable with anyone in my life: not my coach, not my teammates, and certainly not with any of my previous romantic interests. Yet here I was, wrapped up in the radiant warmth of another man, in my bed, skin to skin, asking him if he reciprocated the inexplicable strong feelings I had for him.

"I care about you more than you know, Julian."

Hearing him validate my feelings and douse my fears made a surge of emotion rise in my chest. I didn't know what that emotion was, but one thing I knew for certain was I wasn't going to let Alexis out of my arms for as long as humanly possible.

"Why does it have to be so hard?" he whispered.

"I know, baby."

I wanted to elaborate on my thoughts. To set Alexis's mind at ease, I probably should've said something reaffirming for him. But I didn't know what to say when I didn't even know the answer myself.

I knew I would fight to keep this feeling of being wrapped up in each other in bed every morning, feeling his naked body against mine as I held him in my arms. There was no feeling that I could imagine that felt better than being cocooned with Alexis, shielding him and protecting him from the world that had failed him disastrously.

But with the prospect of losing my career that I had fought many years for, could Alexis be worth it? Could anyone be worth losing the many years of grit and determination, countless late nights of training, and pushing myself both physically and mentally to reach the absolute apex of defensive playing in the world's top sporting organisation? I loved being with him. I loved being inside of him. I...

No. It was way too soon to be using that word with him.

But I loved my career more than anything. I was sure of it. I dedicated almost every waking hour to bettering myself, improving the machine that was my body to ensure that I was the best god damn defensive end in the league.

"What are you thinking about back there?" Alexis asked me.

I pressed a kiss on his shoulder. "About my future."

Alexis turned his body around so he could face me. "Don't. At least not yet. Let's just enjoy this moment and be in the present, okay?"

I nodded my head and offered him a smile. I was happy being here with him; I truly was. I just couldn't help feeling anxious about the future, and the inevitable time limit on this happy bubble I had created with my sober companion.

Alexis sensed my apprehension and eased it instantly with a simple kiss on my lips.

"Get out of your head, Julian. Be here with me."

I pressed my forehead against his and sighed.

"Julian..." he whispered.

"Yes, baby?"

Alexis pulled his legs out from underneath him and straddled me, wrapping his arms around my neck. I placed my hands on his waist and took the time to appreciate his smooth, bronzed skin, and the unapologetic curve of his hips.

"I don't want you to fuck me," he said, biting his lip. "But I want you to make love to me."

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Alexis

I had seen the look in Julian's eyes the first time we had sex, and when he took me to the bathroom last night and relentlessly used my body as a pleasure object. I could only describe it as a dark look of pure hunger and lust. One that told me he was going to get his release regardless of what it took. But looking into his baby blues right now, there was almost a gentle sense of affection sparkling in his cerulean irises. A small smile touched his lips and he nodded his head in agreement.

With all the care in the world, Julian placed his hands on the small of my back and lowered me down onto the soft cushioning of the mattress. His lips melted into mine in a soft kiss, his tongue moving gently against my own. My hands gripped onto his back, appreciating the firm muscles in his torso, holding him as close to me as possible. His lips moved across my cheek and down my jawline towards my neck. I let out a soft moan and dug my fingertips into his skin, never wanting this feeling of pleasure to ever end.

Julian slid his fingers underneath the waistband of my briefs as his lips searched every crevice of my neck. I lifted my hips up off the mattress and Julian pulled my underwear off, tossing it next to my discarded t-shirt. His lips trailed down my chest, peppering kisses across my abdomen, and then his mouth found my crotch where my cock was aching for him.

Julian took me into his mouth, gliding his wet lips down my length with relative ease. My fingertips dug into his sheets as I moaned his name out in pleasure.

"You like that baby?" Julian came up for air, still stroking my slick dick with his hand.

"Yes, Julian."

I looked down at him and saw the sweetest smile cross his face before he took me into his mouth again. I arched my back, experiencing such a unique pleasure as Julian went down on me with a special precision and care. My body wriggled and writhed as Julian went further and further down my shaft. I felt like I was coming close, and I didn't want to reach that point just yet.

"Julian... hold on..."

My cock popped out of Julian's mouth and he looked up at me, his lips wet with saliva. "You want me to slow down?"

I nodded my head sheepishly.

"Fine by me. I have other ideas in mind."

Julian placed his hands on the back of my thighs and lifted them up, digging his face into my ass. His tongue began working slowly against my hole, offering it gentle licks, before he dove into my rear even further, eating me out as if he had been starved for weeks.

"Julian... oh my god..." I held my legs back underneath my knees and looked down in awe as Julian rimmed me like I had never been rimmed in my life.

"Does this feel good baby?" he asked me in between tongue thrusts.

"Please Julian," I said in a whimper. "I need to feel you inside of me."

Julian began kissing up the back of my thigh, his lips leaving a tender trail along my skin. His mouth tenderly caressed my calves and drew an invisible line up to my ankle.

"Your body is amazing, baby," he whispered.

I stretched my arms out, silently yearning for him. I needed to feel him on top of me. I needed to feel him inside of me. I needed to feel every possible part of him.

"Patience, baby. I want to take my time with you."

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Julian

Alexis's body came alive every time I pressed my lips against any part of his skin. I skimmed my lips back up his leg, sucking on the soft skin of the inside of his thigh. His cock was throbbing, aching to be touched and pleasured, and his hole looked so warm and inviting. Considering how hard my own cock was inside my boxers, my mouth watered at the idea of burying my dick inside of Alexis straight away. But he wanted me to make love to him, and I was going to enjoy taking my time unwrapping the present that was his body submitting to me.

I kissed up Alexis's hipbone, making sure to tease him by gently licking his manhood on the way, and moved up his stomach and towards his chest. As soon as I reached his neck, Alexis locked his arms around me and ran his fingers through my hair.

After going on a journey around Alexis's body, my lips finally crashed into his. A deep moan escaped his mouth as my tongue found its way past his lips. I ran my hands up his thighs and the side of his body, appreciating the silky smoothness of his soft skin. Alexis arched his back and ran his fingers down my spine, sending excited shivers down my back.

"Please," Alexis begged me, slipping his hands underneath the waistband of my boxers.

"I want to make you feel good, Lex," I whispered in his ear.

His hands squeezed my ass cheeks as the fabric on my hips slowly crept down. With a cheeky glint in my eye, I nodded my head at Alexis and he eagerly pushed my underwear down my legs. I used my feet to kick them off to the side and pressed my body down on top of his.

"How do you want me to make love to you, baby?" I asked him.

Alexis pressed his hands on my chest and pushed to create some distance. He slowly rotated onto his stomach and looked over his shoulder into my eyes.

"Just like this, darling." Alexis had never referred to me with a pet name before, but the way his lips formed around the word 'darling' was so fucking beautiful, just like the rest of him.

"Your wish is my command."

I pressed my lips onto his shoulder and licked my hand, moving it down to lather my cock with my saliva. I got my knees in between Alexis's thighs and spread them, forcing Alexis to open up for me. I lined my length at Alexis's entrance and, with my lips continuously kissing up and down his neck, I penetrated him, immediately feeling the tight warmth of his hole.

"Julian!" Alexis hollered out my name.

"You feel so fucking good, Lex."

"Go slow," he whispered.

I nodded my head. "I'll take it as slow and long as you want, baby."

Inch by inch, I slowly got deeper and deeper in Alexis until I was completely buried inside of him. Alexis let out a moan as I hit his sweet spot with the head of my cock. I gradually pulled back out and pushed back in, continuously hitting Alexis's prostate and feeling his body shiver underneath me. I leaned my torso into him and braced my arms around him so I could get as close to him as possible.

"Julian..." Alexis moaned.

Alexis's lips found mine and he embraced me as my hips continued to thrust into him in a steady rhythm.

All of my senses seemed heightened as our bodies melted into one. The feel of being inside of him. The sweet natural scent of his neck invading my nostrils. The taste of his lips and tongue against mine. The visual of his body being enveloped underneath mine. The sounds of his moans as I crashed into him repeatedly.

I wrapped my arms around his torso and pushed back onto my knees, pulling him up with me. Holding him as close to me as possible, our bodies rocked together as one. My lips couldn't get enough of Alexis as I pressed kisses wherever I could find a place on his body to land: his neck, his ear, his cheek, his mouth, his shoulder, his upper back.

Alexis's moans grew more and more frantic and desperate.

"Oh my god, Julian!"

Without even touching himself, Alexis suddenly shot his load all over my sheets and he hollered out in pleasure as he reached his climax unexpectedly. His hole almost clamped down on my dick, and I felt my release building up.

"... sorry Julian, I've been calling out to you for breakfast and Alexis isn't in his room either."

Frank froze when he saw me buried deep inside of Alexis, nearing a climax of my own. My eyes widened in shock and Alexis let out a yelp.

"Julian! I'm so sorry!"

Frank quickly disappeared and shut the door behind him with a loud thud.