Beauty and the Beast Ch.03

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"Damn it." David cursed holding a piece of paper in his kitchen.

"What?" Aiden said walking in, standing on tip toe to see what his dad was holding.

"Nothing." David quickly folded the piece of paper and shoved it in his back pocket. "Are you ready to go?" He asked. Aiden smiled and nodded. He pushed Aiden out the door and locked the house behind him. They arrived at Cormac's home and David raised a fist to the door. Richard answered, dressed in his normal attire. What Cormac called his 'Optional Uniform'.

"Hey, David. How you doing buddy?" Richard said looking down at Aiden and ruffling his hair. He turned around, allowing them inside. Cormac was leaning against the dinning room table. He smiled at David and walked over to him. David enveloped him in his arms and kissed the top of his head.

"Hey." 

"Hey." Cormac smiled up at him before looking down at Aiden. "How you doing, little man?" Aiden smiled. Cormac and David had been dating for months and Cormac was almost completely out of his shell. At least with David, Richard, and Aiden. He wore short sleeved shirts that showed off his well defined body. He even wore jeans that showed off his ass. And best of all, he even smiled. 

"You guys ready to go?" Richard came downstairs. He now wore casual clothing, a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. All three nodded and left the large house.

At the park Cormac sat on a bench, glancing around nervously while Richard, Aiden and David played catch. David looked up at him and passed the ball to Richard before walking over to Cormac.

"You should come play with us." He sat down next to Cormac, putting his hand on his leg. Cormac shook his head silently.

"Come on, no one is looking." David promised him. "And even if they were," He tilted Cormacs head up to look at him. "You're beautiful." David smiled and kissed him on the lips, sliding his tongue over the pink flesh.

"Awww!" Richard exclaimed.

"Gross!" Aiden shouted. David and Cormac laughed, putting their foreheads together. David pulled away and smiled at his son. He felt complete. He had the perfect son, the perfect boyfriend, and the perfect best friend/brother. There was just that one thing.

"We need to talk about something." David whispered to him, taking Cormac's hand in his own. Aiden and Richard had continued playing catch.

"What is it?" Cormac seemed worried. David felt the man's pulse speed up in his hand.

"Calm down, its nothing like you think." Cormac sighed with relief.

"Okay then what?" Cormac sat forward.

"We might have to move." David said. Cormac was at attention immediately.

"What?!" He gasped.

"I can't keep up on my rent. I've checked everywhere. There's no where near here that's cheaper. This place is expensive. Understandably." David looked around at the beautiful scenery. 

"Wait, what are you talking about?" Cormac asked again confused.

"The rent is to much. My job isn't paying enough. And I have to work less hours because I have to watch Aiden when he gets home from school. I can't afford a babysitter." David rubbed his eyebrows.

"Well, I can pay it for-"

"No. I'm not taking your money Cormac." David looked at him. Cormac closed his mouth and thought for a second.

"At least let me pay for a babysitter."

"No!" David repeated.

"Then let Aiden stay with us after school. He loves Richard. Richard can pick him up from school, feed him lunch, and entertain him until you get home." Cormac said. David thought for a moment. Cormac's hand started to tremble.

"Please." Cormac's voice cracked. David looked at him and nodded. Cormac smiled and kissed David on the cheek. "I want you to know I don't mind giving you money, David. I know you aren't with me for my money." Cormac said.

"I know, but I never want it to come up later. You know?" Cormac nodded and smiled. David grabbed his hand and pulled him up off the bench. He opened his hands for the ball, and tossed it to Cormac once he got it. Cormac laughed and threw it to Aiden, who in turn threw it to Richard.

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David threw his jacket over the couch and collapsed into bed. He sighed and looked over at the empty bathroom. He raised himself up, rubbing the knot in his neck. He started a warm shower and stepped under the steamy spray, letting the hot water soothe out the cramped muscles of his back. The extra hours had been killing him. Working from eight a.m until seven at night was hard on him and even worse on his back. Of course Richard and Cormac were saints. They watched Aiden as much as David needed. 

After his shower David threw on some night pants and ate some cold pizza for dinner. He was finishing his second slice when he heard a knock on the door.

"Come in!" He shouted, knowing who it was. He heard the door open and heard his son's voice.

Cormac walked in, followed by Aiden with his backpack on.

"Hey." Cormac stood on his tiptoes to kiss David, keeping his hands in his back pockets.

"Hey." David was surprised by how tired his own voice sounded.

"Are you okay?" Cormac whispered, once Aiden had left the room.

"Just tired." David sighed. Cormac turned him around and rubbed David's shoulders.

"Why don't you go get into bed, I'll get Aiden tucked in." Cormac looked worried about him. David wanted to spend at least a few minutes with his son but he was so tired. He nodded and dragged his nearly lifeless body upstairs. A few minutes later, Cormac showed up at his open door. He let himself into his room and closed the door behind him.

"Roll over." Cormac said. David did as he was told, lying on his stomach. Cormac took advantage of him being shirtless to began to rub the tension of out his back.He startled David's lower back and began applying pressure to the knots he felt. David moaned and let him work. After a few minutes Cormac stopped.

"Better?" He asked, his face at the base of David's neck. David nodded silently. "I know what will make you fall asleep fast." David felt Cormac smile on the back of his neck, planting kisses from his neck down his back. David didn't think he had the energy but didn't want to miss the opportunity. 

"Roll over." Cormac whispered. David did as he was told once more, eyes closed as he felt Cormac pull his pants down slightly. Cormac wrapped his warm mouth around David's prick, eliciting a moan that had Cormac begin sucking. David already felt like he was about to cum but didn't want it to end so soon. He bit his lip and threaded his hands through Cormac's hair. He gently pushed his head up and down over his cock. Cormac used his other hand to fondle David's heavy balls. David shoved his cock deeper into Cormac's throat as he came. He felt Cormac moan and swallow every last drop of cum before he licked David's pole clean and smiled up at him. He pulled up the night pants before giving David a kiss. David could taste his spunk on Cormac's tongue but didn't mind in the slightest.

"Good night." Cormac whispered, and began walking out of the room.

"What about you?" David asked, although sleep was already consuming him.

"I'm fine. That was just for you." Cormac smiled.

"But..."

"Shh. Go to sleep. You can pay me back later." Cormac shut the door behind him and David let the darkness wash over him.

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Cormac sipped his morning coffee while grabbing another crisp piece of bacon. He turned the page in his book as Richard walked in.

"What ya readin'?" Richard asked. Cormac looked up and shut the book, placing it on his lap under the table.

"Nothin." He muttered. Richard stopped at the doorway and slowly walked back to the table. Without removing his eyes from Cormac's he picked up the book. Cormac closed his eyes and sighed, knowing what was coming.

" 'How to Please Your Man'?" Richard tried to keep from giggling. He threw the book back down on the table as he walked away laughing.

"Stop laughing!" Cormac blushed heavily.

"Sir, you could not possibly please David more than you already do." Richard said from the kitchen. Cormac rolled his eyes and continued eating. 

"Hi, Richard!" Aiden shouted as he threw his backpack down onto the floor, while running into the kitchen. Cormac rolled his eyes with a smile and picked up the backpack, hanging it on the coat rack. He rubbed his neck and walked over to the piano, he began playing one of his own songs and was halfway through when he heard a knock at the door. He scrunched his eyebrows together, trying to think of who it would be. Richard obviously hadn't heard the door since Aiden could be heard halfway across the house. David wouldn't get off work for another few hours, Richard was here, as was Aiden. Cormac stood and walked over to the large doors. 

His shoes clicked on the tile floor and before opening the door he slipped on the Armani coat jacket David had bought him. He picked up his drink again and opened the door. He let out a small gasp. The crystal glass he was holding with the warm amber liquid in it slipped from his gloved hands. He heard the glass shatter, the scotch covered the tiled floor with bits of broken glass floating in it. He felt like he was going to be sick but couldn't get the strength to move.

Richard heard the glass shatter in the main hall and looked up. He waited for Cormac to say something but he heard nothing. Aiden continued to do his homework, unaware of Richards worry.

"Stay here, Aiden." Richard muttered before walking into the main hall. Cormac was standing at the door, mouth open, completely still. He held the door open with his left hand so Richard was unable to see who it was. Richard saw the broken glass on the floor and moved over to the door.

"Cormac, what-" He stopped when he saw the tall beautiful man at the door. The man was beautiful, and he knew it. But his eyes showed the cruel man he truly was.

"What the fuck are you doing here." Richard felt his heart surge with protectiveness over Cormac.

"I was in the neighborhood." Charlie smiled, showing his row of pearly white teeth.

'Like a sharks.' Richard thought.

"You're not welcome here." Richard growled.

"I don't see Mac protesting." Charlie smiled at Cormac. Who was still frozen with his mouth slightly open.

"Close your mouth." Charlie snapped. Cormac did as he was told.

"Don't tell him what to do. Get the fuck out of here." Richard said.

"Hm... no." Charlie laughed and pushed his way inside. Stepping over the broken glass and scotch on the floor.

"Sir, go up to your room. And take Aiden with you." Richard told Cormac. Cormac finally seemed to snap out of it. He looked at Richard and Richard saw the terror in his eyes. He was gasping for breath, like he had just run a mile, and his hands were clearly shaking.

"Go upstairs, Cormac." Richard repeated. Cormac shook his head and Richard glared at him.

"You can't handle this, leave this to me okay?" Richard whispered. Cormac seemed to be out of breath and only nodded his head. He fast walked into the dining room and grabbed Aiden, he headed towards the stairs and froze again, meeting Charlie's eye. He starred into his eyes for a second before snapping out of it and jogging upstairs with the confused smaller boy over his shoulder. 

"Cormac, what's goin on? Put me down!" 

Richard waited until he heard the door slam upstairs before turning back to the monster before him.

"You have some nerve showing your face around here after what you did to him." Richard growled once Cormac and Aiden were out of earshot.

"I came to apologize to him." Charlie shrugged, glancing at a painting on the wall.

"It's been over five years!" Richard shouted.

"It's never to late for an apology, right?" Charlie smiled and began walking up the stairs. Richard pulled him back down and punched him in the jaw.

"That's for Cormac. He doesn't want to see you."

"Maybe we should let him decide that." Charlie rubbed the bruise that was forming on his jaw.

"He already has, he's seeing someone." Richard said. This seemed to catch Charlie's attention.

"Is he now?" Charlie muttered.

"Yes, and he is a great man. They're lucky to have each other. It's only taken Cormac five years to get over what you did to him." Richard said the last part sarcastically.

"He was young, he'll get over it." Charlie shrugged.

"You're a piece of shit, you know that? Why did you really come back? You want his money again?" Richard stepped closer to him.

"Why would you ever think that, Richard? I thought we were friends!" Charlie threw his hands up. Richard stepped close to him until he was nearly touching their noses.

"Listen to me. You are going to leave, and you are never going to come back. If you do, I will be wanted for murder. That is, if they find your body. There's plenty of land in this estate for me to choose a body dump. And don't think I wont. I would go to the end of the earth to protect that man upstairs. Especially from pricks like you." Richard said quietly with a passive face, though the menacing promise was not missed.

"Get out of my face." Charlie whispered back, with just as much menace.

"Leave, this house. Now." Richard wasn't backing down. They both stood their ground, much like wild beasts protecting their territory. Whoever would back down first, would lose. Finally, Charlie backed up, he headed towards the door. Richard stayed where he was, listening to the retreating footsteps.

"Oh, and Richard." He heard Charlie say.

"What." He growled, turning around.

"Tell Cormac I'll see him later." Charlie said, as he stepped again towards Richard. Richard saw the gleam of the knife in his hand and moved just in time. The knife landed in his arm, instead of his stomach. He cried out and used his entire body to tackle Charlie to the ground. He held him there, wondering what he was going to do and how long he could hold him when the doors opened. David came charging in, picking up Charlie and throwing him off Richard.

"Get the fuck out of here!" David shouted. He walked towards Charlie, preparing to hit him when the other man ran out the door. David watched him leave, making sure he wouldn't be coming back, before running to Richards side.

"Shit. The son of a bitch stabbed you?" David asked, he had known Cormac's ex was bad, but this was just crazy.

"I'm fine, go get Cormac and call the cops." Richard grunted, holding his injured arm with the knife still in it.

"Stay here." David said, as if Richard was getting ready to run a race.

"No shit." Richard grunted as David jumped up the stairs. Moments later David returned with Cormac behind him, and Aiden in his arms. When David was almost to the bottom of the stairs he turned around.

"Oh shit!" He gasped at the large puddle of blood that had been forming around Richard. He tried to shield Aiden from the gory scene, and ran into the dining room.

"Dad, whats going on?" Aiden asked.

"Stay here!" David shouted before running back to the stairs where Richard sat.

"Cormac, call an ambulance." Cormac stood from where he was kneeling next to Richard, grabbing a phone and calling 911. 

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Richard woke in the quiet hospital bed. His arm throbbed and he heard a soft familiar snoring. He smiled at Cormac, sleeping in a chair that was pulled next to his bed. His eyes were dark and wrinkled,and he looked like he was sixty. David was on his other side, sleeping in a chair identical to Cormac's with his feet on the bed. Cormac mumbled and turned his head to the other side, before burying his head in his arms again. He sighed in his sleep and yawned.

"Cormac." Richard nudged him. He jumped up and looked around before meeting his eyes with Richard.

"Richard!" Tears fell from his eyes and he hugged the wounded man tightly. The hug hurt Richard's arm and he grunted.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Cormac released Richard and wiped the tears from his eyes.

"Hey buddy, welcome back to the land of the living." David smiled, rubbing away the sleep in his eyes.

"Good to be back, what happened?" Richard remembered Charlie but not much else.

"Charlie stabbed you. We're lucky he missed and hit your arm." David said.

"Psh, luck has nothing to do with it. I dodged that mofo like a pro." Richard smiled. David and Cormac laughed and held onto his hands.

"Where's Aiden?" Richard asked.

"I asked if he could stay at a friends house for a few days. I wanted to be here for you, but I didn't want him to see you like you were." David said. Richard nodded and looked at Cormac who was crying silently.

"Hey, what's with the waterworks?" Richard asked.

"I was so scared, Richard." Cormac sobbed. He collapsed in Richard's chest and let the injured man stroke his hair. David rubbed his back and tried to calm the sobs that wracked his body.

"I'm fine, Cormac." Richard promised him.

"I know but...." He mumbled something that Richard couldn't understand.

"What?"

"For awhile there the doctors didn't think you would make it. You lost a lot of blood, he hit an artery." David translated.

"But I'm fine now. You know I would give the world to protect you." Richard said, Cormac nodded in his lap.

"Don't scare me like that again, okay?" Cormac looked up. Richard hugged him with his good arm and kissed his forehead.

"Cormac, I'm a little thirsty. Could you go get a nurse and see if I can get something to drink?" Richard asked. Cormac nodded, and wiped the tears from his eyes, before leaving.

"Thanks for showing up, how did you know he was there?" Richard asked.

"Cormac called me. I couldn't understand a word he was saying but it was clear he was panicky. I've never seen him like that." David grimaced.

"Yeah, it was scary seeing him like that. How long was I out?" Richard asked.

"A few days. When you made it through the night the doctors were sure you were going to make it. But it was touch and go for a few hours there." David said. Richard nodded thoughtfully.

"What about my arm?" Richard asked.

"They said you should make a full recovery. But you will need to do some physical therapy to get back the full use of it." David said.

"Shit, that's expensive." Richard grimaced.

"Oh shut up. I know Cormac pays you a ton." David laughed. Richard chuckled.

"Has he ever told you how much he has?" Richard asked.

"He's tried. He doesn't want any secrets between us but I refuse to listen. I don't want to know how much he has, I don't need to know how much he has, and I don't care how much he has." David chuckled.

"He's a sweet guy. But because of his money, a lot of people don't see that." Richard looked at Cormac through the open door. He was standing at the nurses station talking to a large black woman in a nurse's uniform.

"It may sound selfish but I'm glad people don't see that. It means I get him all to myself." David laughed.

"Nuh uh, you have to share." Richard stuck his tongue out. David laughed and looked at his watch.

"I have to go pick Aiden up soon. If you don't mind I'd like to bring him back here to see you soon." David asked.

"Of course, I would love to see my little guy." Richard smiled, Cormac walked back in at that moment and handed Richard a paper cup with ice chips. Richard let the ice chips melt in his mouth and watched David go.

"I'm gonna stay with him a little longer. I'll see you later." Cormac said to David. They shared a short kiss and David rubbed his back once more before leaving.

"I'm so glad you're okay Richard." Cormac whispered once he sat down. "I know I don't tell you enough...." He couldn't meet Richards eye. "But I love you more than anything, Richard. I don't know what I would do without you." Cormac began crying once again. Richard used his good arm to pull Cormac into his chest and let him cry.

"Well, one day you will have to go on without me." Cormac looked into his eyes. "But, fortunately that day is not today." Richard smiled. Cormac returned the smile and hugged him again.

"It slipped my mind." Richard suddenly said. "Did they catch Charlie?" He asked. Cormac shook his head. Richard sighed and thought for a moment.

"I don't want you staying alone. At least not there. Stay with David, or get a hotel." Richard said. Cormac nodded. A nurse walked into the room telling Cormac visiting hours were over and Richard needed sleep. Cormac left the room, taking one last glance at his best friend before heading towards Davids house.

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"Cormac would you get the door." David said, as he carried Richards bags into the house. Richard followed in second, with Cormac shutting the door behind them.

"Oh, man it's good to be home." Richard sighed. 

"It's good to have you home." Cormac hugged him.

"Come on, I'll make us some lunch." 

"No no no no." Cormac said.

"Nuh uh, I don't think so buddy." David said at the same time. They both pushed him into the living room and onto the couch.

"What?" Richard looked between the two men.

"You know the doctor said no working. You need to let your arm heal more and get some physical therapy done. I'll make us something." Cormac walked towards the kitchen.

"You think your cooking is going to make me feel better, sir?" Richard called after him.

"Quiet!" Cormac yelled at him.

"I'm just getting out of the hospital and what? You plan to send me back already?"

"I said quiet Richard!"

"I'll go supervise." David smiled, patting Richard on his good shoulder before following Cormac.

"Yeah, like that's gonna help." Richard muttered.

"I heard that." Both men said from the kitchen.

"Cormac, now that we have a second alone, we need to talk again."

"What about?" Cormac asked, looking at David who was staring at the pot of soup on the burner.

"I still can't make my rent. The only option I see here is me moving. I'm sorry, I don't want to leave you." David paused from the soup to look up and caress Cormac's face.

"Theres something I wanted to ask you." Cormac said.

"What?"

"Since you cant pay your rent, I was thinking that-"

"No!" David interrupted him.

"No?" Cormac looked like he was going to cry.

"Yes, No. I know what you're going to say. And I'm going to make it easy for you and just say no before you even ask." David said. Cormac swallowed and went back to the food. His lip quivered and he bit it, trying to keep the tears from falling.

"I just thought..."

"Well you thought wrong." David growled.

"Obviously." Cormac whispered.

"I don't want to hurt your feelings Cormac." David said.

"Yeah? Well you're doing a great job at that." Cormac said sarcastically.

"Why do you want this so bad?" David shouted.

"Because I love you is that so bad?" Cormac threw down the knife he was using to cut the bread with and faced David.

"No it's not! ...I just don't understand why you need to do that!" David threw his hands up.

"Why don't you want it? Don't you love me?" Cormac whispered the last part.

"Of course I do, that's why I don't want that." David held Cormac's face in his hands.

"You're not making any sense David! I don't understand!" Cormac almost sobbed.

"What do you mean? What are you talking about?" David pulled his hands away.

"I'm talking about you moving in with me." Cormac said, like David was stupid.

"Oh.... Wait what?" David gasped.

"What did you think we were talking about?"

"I thought you were talking about paying my rent." David said. Cormac shook his head.

"No, you said you didn't want that before, and I respect that." The two men smiled at each other.

"You really want me to move in?" David asked. Cormac nodded.

"And Aiden. You two mean a lot to me and.... I want us to be a real family." Cormac said. His hands were shaking as he waited for Davids answer.

"Of course we'll move in, I love you so much." David took his face in his hands again and pulled Cormac in for a kiss. The two kissed and things began heating up before Richard's voice came in.

"I smell something burning!" He shouted. They both pulled away and turned to see the oven mitt they had left by the stove had caught on fire.

"Shit!"

"Fuck!" David cursed. He threw the mitt onto the ground, stomping out the fire. They looked at each other silently before bursting into quiet giggled. They held each other, laughing, when Richard came in. He looked at the destroyed oven mitt and then at the two men trying to hide their smiles.

"Get out of my kitchen! NOW!" He ordered, pointing at the door. "I'm ordering pizza." He added as the other two men laughed hysterically before stumbling out of the room.

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David moved the last of his things into Cormac's bedroom before looking around at all his things mixed amongst Cormac's. 

'Our bedroom.' He corrected himself. He heard Aiden gushing about his new bedroom that was easily bigger then their old house. He got his pick of any of the thirteen unused rooms. He came running down the hall screaming about how cool it was they were living here, and begging Cormac to get a pool.

"Maybe for your birthday." Cormac said, putting out his cigarette when Aiden came in. He didn't often smoke, even less now that he had David, but the whole deal with Charlie was grinding his nerves. 

"You are not spoiling my child with everything he asks for Cormac!" David laughed.

"It will only be a small pool. No spa I promise." Cormac raised his hands innocently. David rolled his eyes sitting next to Cormac on 'their' bed and hugged Cormac to his side.

"This is perfect." He whispered to Cormac, looking out over his new room. 

"I'm glad you like it." Cormac nodded.

"I don't mean the house." He turned towards Cormac. "The house is nice, but this is better." He claimed Cormac's sweet lips in a kiss.

"Dad!" Aiden shouted. David smiled and pulled away from Cormac. He couldn't wish for anything else in the world. He was near everyone he truly loved, but the house was large enough to give them the privacy they wanted. 

"Pizza's here!" Richard called from down stairs. It had been two weeks since Richard got out of the hospital and they had eaten nothing but fast food and pizza since. He was really starting to miss Richards cooking.

"Can I pay?" Aiden tugged on Cormac's legs. Cormac reached into his wallet and handed him the money for the pizza. Aiden ran downstairs and handed the pizza man the money. He attempted to grab the pizzas but Richard beat him to it.

"Grow a few feet." He told Aiden when the boy grumbled.

When all of them were finished eating they had passed out on the couch in a food coma. Aiden had fallen fast asleep in Richards lap, while Cormac occupied David's.

"Guys I've been thinking..." Richard said. The other men opened their eyes and waited for him to continue.

"Now that David's moved in..." Richard looked at David. "Maybe its time I move out. You don't need me here, you guys will be fine." Richard said. The other two sat up and looked at him.

"What?" Cormac asked, his eyes widening.

"We love you man. If you want to move out we can't stop you. But we would love it if you would stay with us. There's plenty of room." David shrugged.

"I just feel like a third wheel you know?" Richard shrugged.

"Richard, you're my best friend. And I'm sure you're David's too." David nodded, confirming Cormac's assumption.

"Nothing would make me happier then for you to stay here with us. I know that you have a life of your own to get to. And if you decide to leave.... I'll just have to deal with it." Cormac said. Richard stared at them a moment before sighing.

"You three would starve to death without me." He said.

"Oh yes we would. Or grow fat from take out." David agreed.

"Poor Aiden. His dads would burn the house down trying to feed themselves. All of Cormac's money would be gone and you would end up living in a box in the streets." Richard sighed.

"So true." Cormac said shaking his head.

"Definitely." David agreed.

"Cormac would have to whore himself out and David would be his pimp." Richard shrugged. David and Cormac looked at each other.

"Aiden would have to become a master pick pocket." Richard continued.

"Very possible."

"I can see it now." The two men said again.

"So I guess I really have no choice." Richard said.

"Well we can't add to the population of male hookers, construction worker pimps, and child pickpockets." Cormac said, seriously.

"Besides, I don't own anything that's purple and has animal print on it." David said, with a straight face. All three men held together for a moment longer before tears burst from their eyes as they laughed. Aiden woke up and looked around, confused. Cormac held his sides as they cramped with laughter. They were interrupted by the sound of the phone.

"I'll get it." Richard began to stand.

"No you wont." Both men stood up. Richard rolled his eyes and sat back down. Cormac reached the phone first and only said a few words, mostly listening.

"Hello?" He greeted the caller. Something was said on the other end.

"This is him." The person on the other end said something and Cormac nearly dropped the phone.

"Yes?" Cormac listened more.

"Yes." He repeated.

"Thank you so much. I'll be in tomorrow." He said, before hanging up.

"What is it?" Both Richard and David asked.

"They caught Charlie. They asked if I wanted to press charges. Fuck yes I do. That little prick is going to jail if its the last thing I do." Cormac said. He sighed with relief and hugged David.

"They got him, babe. You're safe now. We all are." David kissed him. Cormac ran over and hugged Richard and Aiden, giving them each a kiss. After the celebrating, they sat in front of the warm fire. Cormac looked at his new family. His best friend, his lover, and his....

"Son." David said.

"What?" Cormac asked.

"If you don't know what you are to Aiden or what he is for you. He's your son. You heard Richard. We're his dads." David said. Cormac starred at him before looking down at Aiden who nodded, with a smile. Cormac felt his heart surge. He had a family now. A real family. People who loved and cared for him. And people who he loved back. Tears stung his eyes but he didn't wipe them away. These were the first tears of happiness he had cried in a long time. And he relished every minute of them.

Beauty and the Beast Ch.02

David walked up the steps to the house and paused. All was quiet, Richard was no where to be seen, and neither was Cormac.

"Hello?" David called out.

"Come on in." He heard Cormac's voice. He stepped inside the house and found Cormac sitting at the table, drinking coffee.

"Want a cup?" 

"Sure." David couldn't resist Richards coffee.

"Just a warning, It's not Richards." Cormac smiled. David grimaced.

"I'll pass." Cormac chuckled and sipped again, grimacing. 

"That's probably a good idea." Cormac set his own cup down.

"Where's Richard?" David asked.

"He's out shopping. I also gave him the day off, he deserves some free time." Cormac shrugged.

"What?" Cormac asked when David only answered by smiling at him silently.

"You care about Richard." David poked him in the shoulder.

"Ow, and no I don't." Cormac tried to shrug it off.

"Oh yes you do. Come on, admit it you care about him. No matter how rough you are on the outside you care about him and his feelings." David poked him again.

"Stop that." Cormac pushed his hand away. David just sat there smiling and chuckling quietly. Cormac rolled his eyes.

"Lets go do something today. Richard has a day off, you could use one too." David said. Cormac looked up at him from the news paper.

"I don't think so." He shook his head.

"Come on, I know you're scared but who cares what other people think? We don't even have to go out in public, lets just go have a picnic in the back. You have like three trillion miles of land out there." David laughed. Cormac sighed and tried to think of a way out of it.

"Come on, I'll make the food." David begged. Cormac sighed.

"Alright. But just out on my property." Cormac said.

"Yes! I'll go make the food, go find a basket and a blanket or something." David skipped into the kitchen. 

After making the food David packed it all into a basket and grabbed the blanket.

"Come on." He smiled and skipped out the door. Cormac growled and followed him outside. They went around to the back and walked a good distance before David stopped and laid out the blanket Cormac sat and David handed him a sandwich.

"Thank you." Cormac smiled.

"It's just a sandwich." David shrugged with a mouthful of ham.

"No, I mean thank you for getting me out. I... It's been a long time." Cormac said.

"How long?"

"'Bout two years." Cormac frowned.

"Damn." David didn't hide his surprise and confusion. Cormac sighed.

"My boyfriend was abusive." Cormac said.

"What?"

"How I got the scars, I know you're curious."

"Well, yeah. But you don't have to tell me if you don't want to." David said.

"I don't mind. You've been a good friend and I hope we will stay friends, after the fountain is done."

"We will." David smiled. Cormac returned the smile and bit into his sandwich.

"So your boyfriend did that to you?" David asked hesitantly, pointing to Cormac's face.

"Yeah. He was jealous, and a little drunk, and went farther then he normal did. It was my own fault, I should have left him long before it got to that." Cormac sighed.

"Can't argue there. But you didn't, its the past you cant change it. Did Richard know?" David asked.

"Yes, I would get mad whenever he told me I should leave him. So eventually he stopped telling me and just bandaged me up whenever he got pissed. He was always there for me. He was the one who found me after.." Cormac pointed to his face.

"He's a really good friend. He loves you." David said.

"I know, He was always like a big brother to me. Growing up I spent a lot of time with him and he always helped me with any problems I had. I don't know where I would be without him." Cormac smiled. David admired his beautiful smile and leaned in for a kiss. Their lips met and he felt Cormac gasp and he slowly pushed his tongue into his warm mouth.

"Woah!" They heard a shout from behind them and saw Richard run up.

"Who are you and what have you done with Cormac?" He shouted.

"Richard, its me." Cormac laughed.

"Lies! False! Untrue! Cormac is allergic to sunlight and fresh air!" Richard stood in a defensive stance like he was ready to fight.

"I managed to get him outside today." David smiled and leaned back. Richard straightened up and looked a David before throwing his hands out.

"I have been trying to do that for seven years!" Richard exclaimed.

"You just don't have the magic touch. You're welcome to join us though, I made enough food." David scooted over. Richard thought for a moment before taking a seat between the two.

"So what was I interupting? I was pretty sure I saw some face to face action there..." Richard smiled.

"Drop it, Richard." Cormac growled. David smiled at him and Cormac smiled back. David winked and Cormac blushed.

"Aw you two are SO cute!" Richard smiled.

"Right, so how are you and Jennifer?" Cormac nudged him.

"Good, our anniversary is coming up." Richard smiled.

"Oh, what are you guys going to be doing?" 

"Nothing, I have to work that day."

"Have you totally forgotten that I'm your boss? You can have the day off Richard, you should have just asked." 

"Well you're hopelessly lost without me, I worry!" Richard threw his hands up.

"I was doing fine today!" Cormac smiled.

"Don't worry Richard. Whenever you need a break I will watch him." 

"Aw, thank you David. Just remember, no R rated movies, no sweets before dinner, and bed by 8:30." Richard wagged his finger at David.

"Got it."

"I'm still here you know." Cormac pushed Richard playfully.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

"David!" Richard called as he was walking home. David waited for him to catch up.

"I want to thank you for what you did today. I haven't seen him that happy in a LONG time." Richard hugged him.

"I had fun. And I'm glad he did too." David smiled.

"You don't know what you did today." Richard said, "It's literally been years since he left his house. I think he really cares for you. I haven't seen him smile in... I just mean...." Richard paused and looked at him. "Thank you." Richard hugged him again.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

"What?" Cormac glared at Richard. He had been staring at him for several minutes with just a stupid smile on his face.

"Nothing." Richard shrugged. He continued to dust off the large piano while Cormac wrote down a few notes. Soon Cormac could feel his eyes on him again and looked up to see that dumb smile on his face again.

"What?" He shouted, throwing down the pencil.

"It's just that you were so happy today! Seeing you smiling, out in the sun, with a man." Richard raised his eyebrows at the last part.

"I'm not getting into another relationship, Richard." Richard pouted.

"But-"

"No buts. The End. Fin. No more. Bye bye." Cormac picked up the papers and put them in the folder.

"But he cares for you and I know that you like him." Richard followed him up the large stairs.

"Leave me alone, Richard." Cormac said, without turning around to look at him.

"No, I'm not leaving until you admit that you have feelings for him." Richard followed him down the hallway.

"No."

"Cormac."

"No."

"Would you wait."

"No."

"You cant run away from this."

"No." Cormac slammed the door in Richards face. He heard Richard sigh.

"He loves you and you cant hide from love forever, Cormac. You don't stop cooking everytime you get burned do you?" 

"I don't cook." He heard from behind the closed door.

"Thats not the point. You were hurt once, bad. But come on. He wants to treat you well. He's a nice guy." Richard put his arm on the door and leaned his head on it. 

"Go away." He heard from behind the door.

"No, I'm not giving up on you. Have I ever?" Richard sighed. He fell forward suddenly when the door opened unexpectedly and was met with Cormac's enraged face.

"Do you really want to pick me up off the floor and drag my ugly ass to the hospital again? Do you want to watch me cry myself to sleep every night? Do you want to feed me, bathe me, and clean my wounds for months again?" Cormac shouted. Richard stayed silent for a moment, looking at Cormac silently.

"You're not ugly. You already cry yourself to sleep every night. And never minded doing those things when you needed me." Richard said. Cormac stared at him silently before walking to the closet and tugging his shirt off. As he reached for another shit Cormac looked at the single large scar across his chest.

"I cant be hurt again, Richard. I hardly survived the first time." Tears began falling down Cormacs face. "I cant do it again. I just cant." Richard walked acrossed the room and held Cormac to his chest while he sobbed.

"I'm sorry." Cormac sniffed and wiped the tears from his eyes.

"It's alright." Richard let him go. "Get into bed." Richard said. He pulled the blankets over Cormac, tucking him in.

"You really are to good to me, Richard." Cormac snuggled deeper into his bed. Richard smiled.

"What would you do without me?" 

"I'm sure I could live without being tucked in. I am twenty-seven."

"Well then." Richard pulled back the covers.

"Hey!" Cormac pouted. Richard laughed before tucking him in again.

"You forget how nice it is being treated like a kid sometimes." Cormac laughed.

"I know you would do the same for me." 

"Tomorrow night." Cormac promised.

"Good night."

"Night, Richard. Thank you." 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

"Dad, do you like Cormac?" Aiden asked as David tucked him in. David looked at him silently.

"Yeah."

"Then why don't you go out on a date with him?"

"Because, he isn't ready for that yet." David smiled down at his son.

"When will he be ready?"

"I don't know." 

"Will you wait for him?" Aiden turned his head to the side. David thought for a second.

"Yes." 

"What will make him ready?" Aiden asked.

"I don't know." David answered honestly. "Go to bed." He kissed him on the forehead and turned out the lights as he walked out of the room.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

"Morning!" David called out, as he walked into the large house.

"Good morning, David!" He heard Richard from inside the kitchen.

"Morning." Cormac grunted before returning to his work. David smiled and walked over to the piano.

"What ya doing?" David smiled. Cormac glanced up at him with scowl that slowly softened into a smile.

"Composing." Cormac said simply.

"Can I hear?" David took a seat on the piano bench next to Cormac. He could feel their arms touching lightly and his heart sped up. He could have sworn he heard Cormac give a soft gasp. But shrugged it off.

"I don't know..." Cormac seemed almost embarrassed.

"Come on, you spend all day in here writing." David leaned in, until his nose was touching the side of Cormac's head. "What's the point if no one hears it?" Cormac chuckled and put the sheets of paper up on the piano, spreading them out so he could see them all. He put his hands on the smooth white keys, which meant he had to bring his left hand over David. He sighed and paused before pushing down on the keys. The music came out long, slow, and beautiful. His fingers danced over the keys as the music picked up the pace. After a few minutes he finished and closed his eyes, letting the music sink in.

"It's not finished yet." He blushed.

"Beautiful." David smiled.

"I don't know about that, the tempo is a little weird and the-" Cormac was interrupted by David pushing his lips onto Cormac's. He put one hand on the back of Cormac's head and pushed his lips closer to his own, and the other on Cormac's crotch. He could feel Cormac's pulsing length through the tight jeans he wore. He almost pouted when Cormac pulled away and put his hand over his mouth. His lips were pink and swollen from the kiss and his cheeks were flushed. He was about to say something when Richard walked in.

"How is the fountain coming along, David?" He smiled, he didn't feel the awkwardness in the room.

"Good. It's almost done actually." David held eye contact with Cormac several seconds longer then needed.

"Thats a shame, I'm going to miss having you around so much!" Richard laughed. David smiled and stood up from the piano bench.

"I'll miss you too, Richard."

"Just because you finish with the fountain doesn't mean we cant still be friends." Cormac said. David and Richard stared at him for a moment, shocked, before smiling and laughing.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

David slept in the next day and didn't get to Cormac's home until a little past noon.

"I don't know why you want to make such a big deal out of this." He heard before he even reached the door.

"I don't know why you DON'T want to make such a big deal out of this." That was Richard.

"Because, it doesn't matter." Cormac growled.

"What the fuck do you mean it doesn't matter? Of course it matters!" He saw Cormac walk from the dining room towards the living room, passing the open door, Richard hot on his heels.

"No, it really doesn't." He saw Cormac turn to face Richard in the window.

"What doesn't matter?" David asked, joining the conversation.

"Nothing." Cormac snapped.

"It's his birthday." Richard said, without looking away from Cormac.

"Happy Birthday!" David smiled.

"Ugh." Cormac turned back towards the piano, he began playing a dark, angry, song.

"Or not." David frowned.

"He refuses to let me celebrate it." Richard explained.

"Why not?" David pouted.

"Because, he insists it doesn't matter."

"It doesn't." Cormac snapped, ending the song abruptly.

"Yes it does." David and Richard said simultaneously. Cormac rolled his eyes and picked up the song where he left off.

"It's not a day to celebrate!" Cormac growled. 

"Oh not this again." Richard rolled his eyes.

"What?" 

"Yes, this again." Cormac stood from the piano.

"We aren't celebrating that. We are celebrating your birth." Richard was just as stubborn as Cormac when needed.

"Wait, I'm lost..." David tried to understand what was going on.

"His birthday was the day his boyfriend did that to him." Richard pointed at his face. Cormac turned red and pushed Richard out of the way, heading up the stairs. Richard sighed and knew he had crossed a line.

"Cormac, I'm sorry." He chased after him.

"Forget it." Cormac said quietly, still climbing the stairs swiftly. The two other men chased him.

"No, Cormac. Please I didn't mean that, I'm sorry." Richard begged. Cormac was getting closer to his room. This was the first time David had been to the second floor.

"I said forget it." 

"Please don't-" Richard was interrupted when Cormac slammed the door in his face. He sighed and rubbed his forehead.

"That was to far." He whispered to himself and David.

"Just a bit." David agreed. Richard looked at him before glancing at the door one more time and heading back downstairs.

"His boyfriend really did that to him, on his birthday even?" David asked, once they were downstairs.

"I'm afraid so." Richard stared out the window.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

It was hours before Cormac came back downstairs. He walked into the dining room quietly, where Richard and David were having dinner. Richard stood up silently and brought him a plate. Cormac sat and began eating, Richard didn't sit.

"I really am sorry, Cormac. You know I didn't mean to hurt you." Richard said quietly.

"It's okay, Richard." Cormac didn't look up. Richard gave him a hug and kissed his temple. It was obvious the two men had a friendship stronger then any other. After dinner David and Richard stepped into the kitchen. They came out a moment later and Cormac rolled his eyes.

"Happy birthday." David smiled and set down the small chocolate cupcake with the single candle in it. Cormac glared at it before closing his eyes and smiling.

"Thank you." He whispered. He thought for a second and blew out the candle. Richard and David clapped and hugged him. 

"Alright alright, get off me." He shoved them away, smiling. David laughed and they sat. Cormac stood and grabbed a knife, cutting the cupcake into three equal pieces and giving each of them a piece.

"It's your birthday Cormac, you should eat it." David tried to give him the piece.

"Yes, it is my birthday and I'm choosing to share with you idiots, so take it." Cormac said with a smile. They ate their pieces and continued to talk for awhile before David had to head home. He got home in time, paid the babysitter, and tucked Aiden into bed.

"Is he ready yet?" Aiden asked as he crawled into bed.

"What?"

"Mr. McCarthy." 

"Oh, I don't know." David shook his head.

"I think you should just ask him out. It couldn't hurt right?" Aiden asked, his eyes already drooping. By the time David answered he was already asleep.

"Right." 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

"Richard, I need your help." David said. Richard paused what he was doing and looked at David confused.

"Okay..." He seemed hesitant. 

"I need you to get Cormac out of the house for a few hours." David said. Richard laughed.

"Psh, like that's possible. Why don't I wrestle an alligator or solve world hunger. Those things are more likely to happen." He went back to watering the plants.

"Please, Richard? I'm begging you." Richard stared at him before he put down the watering can.

"What's this about, David?" David hesitated, biting his lip.

"I want to cook him dinner. I'm not the best cook but it would mean something. I know I couldn't get him to go out on a date with me comfortably so i'll make the date here." David said. Richard raised his eyebrows.

"You realize he will skin you alive and devour your soul if he doesn't like this, right?" Richard said seriously.

"I know. But I have to try." David said. Richard sighed.

"How the hell am I supposed to get him out of the house?" 

David gave a wicked smile.

~~~~~~~~~~~ 

"Hello, Richard." Cormac said. He looked up from his book and raised an eyebrow. "Why do you hav-" The rest was a series of shouts and growls. Much kicking was involved but Richard managed to get the sack over his head and get Cormac over his shoulder. He walked towards the front door where David was waiting.

"You realize he is going to kill both of us." Richard said. David nodded and shooed them out. As soon as the door was closed he got to work. After cooking the food he set the table with candles and wine. He texted Richard that he was ready and waited. A few minutes later Richard opened the door and came in with a kicking and cursing Cormac over his shoulder.

"I'm so fired." Richard sat him down in the chair and pulled off the sack.

"You put tied his hands?" David said, surprised.

"He kept punching me!" Richard whined. David laughed and Untied his hands. 

"Where did you go?" Cormac kept asking what the hell they were doing but they both ignored him.

"Dairy Queen. We got some weird looks." Richard said seriously, nodding his head. David shook his head and laughed, finally turning towards Cormac.

"Don't blame Richard, I made him do this." He said.

"Do what?" Cormac shouted, he was furious. 

"Kidnap you. I wanted a date with you but I knew you wouldn't go out and I couldn't plan a date with you around so...." David shrugged. Cormac starred at him, mouth open, before blinking and closing his mouth.

"I'm going to bed." He stood but David pushed him back down again.

"Please, just give me a chance." David begged. Cormac starred at him and then at Richard, who walked out of the room when he made eye contact.

"Fine." Cormac sighed. David beamed and pushed his chair in. Cormac took a bite of his food and smiled.

"this is really good." He whispered.

"Thank you." David felt proud of himself.

"Why did you want to go out with me so much?" Cormac asked seriously. David thought carefully before answering.

"I would never treat you the way he did." David said simply. Cormac stared at him silently before looking down at his plate.

"His name was Charlie." He said.

"He's an asshole." David said. It was then that David noticed the long scar on Cormac's neck.

"He didn't just hurt you. He tried to kill you..." David realized. Cormac looked up and rubbed the scar on his neck.

"Why didn't I ever notice that before?" David wondered. Cormac shrugged.

"I usually wear turtlenecks." He said quietly.

"I don't want you to feel awkward around me, Cormac. I really like you. I don't care about the scars or your past. I care about your future.... and I'm hoping I'll be in it." David said. Cormac stared silently for a moment before nodding.

"I hope so too." He smiled. They continued eating and making small talk. The awkwardness was gone and Cormac began to open up. They talked for hours until David looked at his watch.

"Oh shit, the babysitter was supposed to leave an hour ago." He stood up, pulling on his jacket.

"Shit I gotta stay and-" 

"Richard will get it, its what I pay him for." Cormac smiled and stopped David from picking up the dishes.

"Are you sure?" David asked, worried.

"Of course, with the money he makes I have to give him SOMETHING to do around here." Cormac smiled. David relaxed and smiled back. 

"Okay, I gotta go. Bye." He raised out the door. Cormac stood there silently and was about to turn to go upstairs when David rushed back in and kissed him firmly on the lips. 

"I had a really good night." He smiled.

"Me too." Cormac whispered as David ran down the street.

"I'm SO sorry I'm late." David said to the annoyed babysitter. He paid her extra and thanked her before rushing upstairs to put Aiden to bed. 

"Where were you?" Aiden asked.

"I had a date with Cormac. I took your advice." David smiled. Aiden returned the smile.

"Did he have fun? Does he like you?" Aiden asked.

"Yeah I think he did and does." David winked at Aiden.

"Get some sleep." He kissed him on the forehead before turning off the lights and shutting the door.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

"I'll get it." Cormac watched Richard walk to the door and saw him stiffen. 

"You're not welcome here." He said firmly.

"Come on, I just want to see him. I need to apologize. I might have gone a little far." Chills crawled up Cormac's spine at the voice. He saw a foot step into the house and Richard stop him with a hand on his chest.

"No." He wasn't backing down. Cormac would have hid if he could move on his own, but he couldn't. 

"Come on, Rich. Just let me see him."

"Fuck off." Richard closed the door. It opened again and Charlie stepped inside. 

"I just want to talk to him." Charlie stepped towards the living room, where Cormac sat.

"I said you're not welcome here." Richard punctuated the statement with a punch to the jaw. Charlie stumbled back and held his jaw. He starred at Richard, for anyone who knew him it was a strange to see him this angry. He had always been very easy going and fun. Even to people he didn't like. Cormac had never seen him this angry before.

"Get the fuck out of here before I call the cops." Richard said, his voice low with anger. 

"Whatever, he wasn't that great of a fuck anyways." Charlie turned and left. Richard shut the door behind him and starred at the closed door for a moment. Cormac felt the tears dripping down his face. It stung the cuts and he couldn't help but sob. Richard turned and walked quickly to him. Getting on his knees and held him while he cried.

"He's gone. And I promise he wont come back." Richard whispered.

Cormac's eyes snapped open, not with tears in them, or fear constricting his heart. This dream was only a memory. He sighed and rolled out of bed. He rubbed his temples and stood. He got dressed quickly and went downstairs. His breakfast was already on the table and he sat. 

"Tell me everything!" Richard sat down next to him and waited to hear about the date.

"One, Never kidnap me again. Two, I don't have to tell you everything." Cormac chewed a piece of bacon.

"And three?" Richard asked.

"Three... It was fantastic." Cormac smiled. Richard gave a victory shout and slapped him on the back.

"My duties and a lovers begin." He smiled and walked into the kitchen.

"It was a date! He isn't a lover!" He shouted after Richard.

"Yet!" He heard from the kitchen. He shook his head and laughed.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

The fountain was finished a few weeks later but that didn't stop David from seeing Cormac. A month later their relationship had grown even more. 

"Good morning, my beautiful man." David handed him the single red rose. Cormac smilled it and held it close to his chest.

"Thank you." Cormac smiled. They had been working on their relationship. Trying to control Cormac's anger problems, and his self esteem. David called him beautiful every chance he got and it was paying off.

"How are you today?" David sat down at the piano bench.

"Good." Cormac set down the rose where he could see it. He pushed down a few keys lazily, not really playing anything major.

"Will you teach me?"

"To play?" Cormac raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah."

"Uh, okay." Cormac blushed. He showed him the basics. Where middle C was and taught him which notes were which. In the middle of teaching him how to read sheet music Richard came home.

"Hello you two." Richard smiled.

"Hey Richard." They both called out. Richard starred at them silently.

"What?" David asked.

"Oh, nothing." he shrugged and moved into the kitchen to put the groceries away. Cormac rolled his eyes and David wrapped an arm around his shoulder, pulling him close and kissing him on the temple. Cormac smiled and leaned into the embrace. 

"Everything is perfect." Cormac whispered.

"What?" David asked.

"Nothing."

"Come on you two, I got pizza." Richard called out. They walked into the dinning room and ate together.

"So, any plans for this weekend?" David asked Richard.

"Not really. Cleaning up after this one here." Richard threw a piece of pepperoni at Cormac, who brushed it out of his hair. "What about you?"

"Taking Aiden to the park. You two should come." David said, stuffing another slice of pizza in his mouth.

"Sure, sounds fun." Richard smiled.

"I'll pass." Cormac growled.

"Oh come on, mac. Please come?" David begged, using the nickname he only used when he really wanted something.

"No." Cormac glared at him.

"Why not, I thought we got over this?" David asked.

"David, drop it." Richard whispered.

"Why? I just want-" Suddenly Cormac stood and stormed out of the room, he could be heard climbing the stairs.

"What did I say?" David shrugged.

"Their anniversary is this weekend." Richard said quietly.

"Oh..." Suddenly David felt like an ass. He sighed, wiped his mouth, before following Cormac up the steps.

"Babe?" He knocked on the door.

"Fuck off."

"Come on let me in, Richard told me whats up. Why didn't you tell me?" Suddenly the door flung open and Cormac stormed back to his bed, sitting down. David walked in and sat next to him.

"I'm sorry baby. If you had told me I wouldn't have asked. Why didn't you?" David asked.

"I don't want our relationship to be about him. About we what we used to be. I want to be able to go out with you and not think about what happened. I want to forget." Tears dripped down his face. David hugged him close and kissed his forehead.

"Then don't make it about him. Forget about him, forget about what he did to you. And just.... Be with me." David claimed his lips in a sweet kiss and brought them both down on the bed. He scooted up until they were lying on the large soft pillows. He continued to kiss an whisper declarations of love and devotion as Cormac cried. Soon they were both overcome by sleep and drifted off in each others arms.

~~~~~~~~~~ 

Cormac woke with the feeling of strong arms around him. He snuggled deeper into the arms and didn't think of the past the future, or even the present. All the existed in his mind at that moment was him, David, and a bed. Nothing else. Unfortunately that bliss didn't last forever.

"Hey." David whispered. Instead of replying Cormac just buried his head in David's chest. David chuckled and let him hide in his strong chest. After a moment Cormac sighed and looked up at David. David looked into those beautiful eyes and saw how tired Cormac was. He had spent so much time building up those walls around himself, that now they were down his was this tiny, defenseless, shell of a man. One word from David could crush him. David knew he had to tread carefully.

"How are you feeling?" He peppered his forehead with light kisses.

"Okay." Cormac lied. David stroked his hair and the two shared a moment of intimate silence. 

"Stay here, okay? I'll be right back." David crawled away from the bed and left the room. Cormac watched him leave and after a second crawled under the covers. Once under the warm blankets he stripped down to his underwear, throwing the clothes onto the floor and waited for David to return. A few minutes later he returned with a tray of food. He closed the door behind him and set the tray down on the nightstand. 

"I just want us to be alone for awhile. I gave Richard the day off, I hope you don't mind." David said, Cormac shook his head and looked at the tray. David stripped and crawled into bed with Cormac, setting the tray down on the bed in front of them. They took turns feeding each other pieces of fruit, cheese, crackers, and other small bits of food. The act wasn't sexual, just intimate. David tried to reasure Cormac that he was here to stay and would never hurt him the way Charlie had. And Cormac struggled to believe that. Few words were exchanged between the two, caresses and glanced were shared but neither one of them felt the need to speak. What they were feeling went beyond words.

David finally set the tray aside when both had their fill and he scooted closer to Cormac. He kissed him firmly on the mouth and after a second of hesitation, felt Cormac return the kiss. He brushed his hand against Cormac's hairless chest and across his nipples. Cormac gasped put his hand over David's encouraging him to do more.

They took their time, exploring each others bodies. Finding out what they liked and didn't like. What made them gasp or what made them moan. What made them bite their lips in ecstasy. Soon they were both naked and their cocks rubbed against each other, leaking precum that each man licked from their fingers. David straddled Cormac, pushing him down onto the mattress and began licking and nibbling the tiny nubs until they were hard peaks. Cormac arched his back and opened his mouth in a gasp. David took the moment to dart up and claim his mouth again. He moved down his body and found his quickly hardening cock. He sucked the warm flesh into his mouth and Cormac groaned.

After a moment Cormac pulled him off his cock and crawled down his body to give him the same treatment. After a while of enjoying Cormac's mouth on his cock David pulled him up and laid him back down on the bed. After a second Cormac closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He pushed his knees to his chest and waited. David felt tears sting his eyes. The love and trust that Cormac carried with him was beautiful to David. He lowered his head and began licking and kissing the tight pucker of Cormac's opening. Cormac gasped and let David please him. He used one hand to raise Davids head to they were looking at each other. David nodded silently and and reached for the nightstand. He grabbed a condom and tore the wrapper with his teeth. He quickly rolled on the condom and used a bottle of lube to cover his cock and Cormac's hole.

He pushed in slowly and Cormac hissed. He gasped in pain and David stopped, giving him time to adjust. Cormac nodded and David pushed in more. Soon his balls were touching Cormac's smooth ass. He kissed Cormac and began pumping in and out of his tight asshole. 

"Gonna cum." Cormac gasped. David thrusted harder, making sure he brushed Cormac's prostate. He thrusted in once more before he exploded. He felt the warmth and stickiness below him that signalled Cormac's release. He collapsed on top of him, He took a second to catch his breath before pulling out and rolling over. He threw the condom in the trash and rolled back towards Cormac, who was falling asleep quickly. He kissed him and pulled his back to his chest, spooning him. His now flaccid cock was wedged tightly between Cormac's cheeks. He could feel Cormac's breathing slow and felt it when he drifted off to sleep. He hugged him tighter and followed him into dark bliss.

~~~~~~~~~~~ 

"Morning." Cormac heard behind him. The whisper was groggy and right next to his ear. His heart sped up when he felt David's naked body behind him.

"How did you know I was up?" Cormac smiled.

"Your breathing changes." David whispered. Cormac could feel his lips brushing against his ear, his warm breath touching his neck. Cormac rolled over so they were facing each other. They stayed just as close as before, Cormac pressed up against Davids warm chest.

"I'm cold." He whispered. 

"Then let me warm you up." David squeezed him tighter and made sure he was completely covered up.

"That's better." Cormac laughed. David chuckled and they made sure they were close together. 

"Thank you." David said seriously.

"For what?"

"Trusting me. Giving me the love that I wanted, so that I could give you the love you deserve." Cormac pulled away from David just enough to look at him.

"You deserve it too." He whispered. David smiled.

"We deserve each other." 

"That you do." Richard leaned against the door frame. 

"Richard." They both said.

"Morning, should I leave you two more time?" He smiled.

"No, I think it's about time we got up." David sighed.

"Breakfast is ready." Richard walked down the hallway. The two new lovers got dressed and headed downstairs.

"You havent made french toast in a long time." Cormac smiled and dug into the food.

"Hope you like it." Richard sat down to eat with them.

"David, what did you do about Aiden?" Cormac asked.

"He had a sleep over. I have to go pick him up around noon." David explained.

"Okay." 

"But I should go home and shower and change first. But I'll come back tonight if That's okay." David smiled.

"Will you bring Aiden? I feel like you're always here and don't spend any time with him anymore." Cormac shrugged. When he was met with silence he looked up from his food to see David and Richard staring at him.

"you want me to bring my son over here?" David said, astonished.

"Yeah.... what?" Cormac asked.

"Cormac, you hate kids." Richard reminded him.

"No I don't."

"Yes you do." Both Richard and David said simultaneously. Cormac stared at them.

"No I don't!" He laughed. David and Richard looked at each other. And rolled their eyes. "What?" Cormac asked again.

"You hate everyone." Richard laughed.

"I do not."

"Yes you-"

"Okay, well maybe i've had a change of heart. Ever thought of that?" Cormac laughed. Richard starred at him a second before looking at David seriously.

"Will you move in here and marry him?"

"I plan on it." David smiled. Cormac spit hot coffee all over the table, staring at David who just laughed.

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