New Players In The Pattern

[Aiden Finnegan]

Aiden did a mental tally as Sage went for the neck. Goosebumps covered Aiden from head to toe at the gesture, pants getting tight once more, “Eh… heh… Uh… I uh… Heh… Not since before the coma. It’s been a few years. After I woke up, I dove into that car-crash of a movie; you’d think I’d have a dalliance or two during shooting, but I insisted on keeping things professional. Then it flopped and I came out here to become a recluse. Haven’t really done much besides work on my novel. I mean, I have toys. Those help with the loneliness. A hand can only do so much, ya know? So, uh, yeah. My buttons are easily pressed. Don’t start it if you don’t want to finish it because I might not be able to hold back.” A wolfish grin consumed Aiden’s face as Sage rolled over on top of him, pressing hard, “Hey! No fair!” he laughed as Sage rolled off.

                All in all, it was probably for the best. Aiden did want to take it a little slower. Although, the thought of being caught did carry a certain headrush with it. Aiden wasn’t an exhibitionist, but it had been so long. Sage could’ve jumped his bones at the Red Pitt and Aiden would have done nothing more than lie there and take it… Well, not lie there precisely.

                A small ball of fairy fire winked into existence as Aiden trailed after Sage. He was still excited, even at the prospect of cuddling. Even that would be nice. Just some human contact. That’s all. He had forgotten how much he missed it. Holding hands and kissing was fine, but he longed to hold Sage at the very least. It was amazing that he had found someone in this city that he clicked so well with. What was better was the fact that Sage didn’t see a humongous bank account whenever he looked at Aiden.

                At least Aiden didn’t think that Sage saw that. He didn’t seem like the gold digging type. Aiden couldn’t abide that kind of behavior. Oh, he would share freely with whomever he formed an intimate relationship, but the thought of someone seeking him out specifically to drain his bank account…

                “Perfect. Anything you have in mind? What’s your favorite film? I want to know more about you, Sage. A man’s favorite piece of cinema speaks volumes. And booze, you say? I’m partial to whiskey, myself… Damn… Could’ve brought over a barrel of Jack Daniels for you guys. I have a few stashed in my cellar. Love the stuff. Tastes so much better straight from the cask. I’ll have to have Dimitri send one over if I end up staying more than a few days.” Aiden said all smiles. Lasher and Nova dashed past them, running into Nox’s room and playing amongst his makeshift bed. Nova darted back out, Lasher quickly behind with a very happy look on his face.

                “Looks like Lasher is enjoying himself too,”Aiden said with a smirk.