"F" as in Falcon

Hey every one! I’m so, so sorry for not updating this sooner… Life, including going back to school and getting married, has a way of getting in the way =/ Anyway, I will NOT abandon this story, most of it is already done on paper, so don’t worry, even if updates will be far apart.

This chapter, as the earlier ones, has been beta read by Birdie, ARIGATO Sis!!

Disclaimers and warnings is in the first chap. But I will issue an extra warning in this chapter since it will contain a lemon… It will be marked, but you have been warned.

Manny, many thanks to my reviewers!!!! You make me a very happy Kitten.

Let’s get going then, shall we? ^^


Chap 8


Tala and Kai. Normal POV

Tala had arrived home during Kai's trip to China, and even though he was hardly allowed to leave the bed, he was glad to be away from all those people with robes. His rational side told him that the doctors were only trying to help, but white jackets had only meant pain to him in the past, and that memory was nothing you erased in a second.


Kai opened the door to the apartment and was met by the quiet sound of the TV playing. He kicked off his shoes and dumped his backpack on the floor and walked into the living room, where he found Bryan asleep on the couch. The lavender-haired boy was trembling slightly. Kai sat down beside him and shook him awake. The lilac eyes opened and a small smile of recognition played over Bryan's lips.

"Slept well?"

"Not really, thanks for waking me up."

"What did you dream about?"

"The match with Ray... How is he?"

"He's fine. He worries about you."

"He does?"

"Yes. I have a letter from him for you, here."

Kai noticed the way that Bryan’s eyes lit up at the sight of the letter.

"You like him, don't you?"

Bryan shook his head. "It doesn't matter if I do or not. He's not for me anyway."

"Why don't you let him decide that?"

"Kai, I don't even know if he likes boys or not."

"He does."

"You're sure?"

"Yes, I am."

Bryan just stared blankly at the envelope in his hand for a while.
"It still doesn't matter. He is too good for some one like me."

"What is wrong with the way you are? Why shouldn't you be allowed happiness Bry? Listen, I know that we hardly saw eye to eye when I returned, and we have hardly talked since you got out, but you're still my friend. I was an idiot when it came to the Black Dranzer and you were brainwashed, can't we just forget about what happened between us during the world championships?"

"I hold nothing of that against you Kai... That's not the reason I've been keeping my distance..."

"Then what Bry?"

"Tala... I was, no I AM afraid that you will leave him because... You know..."

"I won't leave him Bryan, not now, not ever. I love him. I'll have to talk with him about all of this. We have to work through this, and I think we'll need your help."

"I'll try..."

"Thanks, are Spencer and Ian at the hospital?"

"Nope. They went grocery shopping, no need to go to the hospital anymore."

"What do you mean Bry?"

"Go check your bedroom instead." Bryan gave Kai a big smile.

Kai didn't need to be told twice. He silently got into the bedroom and closed the door behind him. There, on the bed was his Tala... His... The red hair and pale, almost white skin were in complete contrast to the black silk sheets.
It was the most beautiful thing Kai had ever seen.

Tala was asleep, his chest rising and falling irregularly, still hurt, still weak...

Kai sat down on the bed and let his fingers comb through the soft, red hair. The movement was so careful, so feather light, but it still woke the sleeping beauty. Ice blue eyes met crimson ones for a second before looking up at the ceiling.

"Kai... I..."

"Ssh, let me say something first. I know you're hurt, both physically and mentally, but you're not destroyed. Nothing that ever happens, or has happened, can make me stop loving you. I don't remember much from our childhood, just glimpses. But you are in almost every one of them. I don't know how to prove to you that I won’t leave you..."

"Kai, you don't understand. You deserve better, I'm used... You deserve some one pure and I'm disgusting. It was ok when I could pretend that I wasn't, when you didn't know..."

Kai laid down on his side beside Tala and rested his hand on the elder's chest.

"Tala, first of, you're not disgusting, you're wonderful. Secondly, why isn't what I want what I deserve? Why won’t you let me close? It's the only thing I want, your love is all I wish for... Why can't you give it anymore? Nothing has changed for me, only for you... I know that this is difficult for you, and believe me, I wish that he will burn in hell for what he did to you. But it was my feelings for him that changed by that tape, not my feelings for you."

"You really mean that?"

"Look at me Tal."

Tala finally turned his eyes back to the boy he had loved his entire life. There was no accusation in the crimson eyes, no disgust, just a silent plead.

"Please love me again Tala?"

"How can you think that I've ever stopped?"

"You don't talk to me... You don't look at me... I just want to be there for you and you won’t allow me..."

"I'll always love you Kai... Always."

Tala rolled on to his side, so that they were facing each others, and let his finger trace the outer lines of the blue face paint.

"How are your injuries?" Kai asked.

"Better, much better. I'm just tired, and Spence won’t let me out of bed...."

Tala didn't feel like talking anymore, he wanted to show Kai that he loved him, and he wanted to know if Kai really loved him. He closed the space between them and placed a light kiss on Kais lip's, waiting for a reaction. The reaction he got was not the one he had expected.

Kai placed one hand at the base of his neck and pulled him closer. The kiss became rougher and Tala let his tongue brush against Kai's lips, which instantly parted. To Tala's surprise, Kai didn't put up a fight at all, but simply let Tala explore his mouth. A soft moan escaped the blue-haired teen. Tala pulled back and looked questiongly at him.

"What's wrong Tala?"

"Nothing... It's just... You're not even going to try to fight me for this?"

"Why should I? I'm yours... That's if you want me..."

Tala couldn't believe his eyes! Kai blushed and looked away. He actually really doubted that Tala wanted him! He wouldn't have that. He pulled his Phoenix into a deep kiss again. HIS Phoenix, a surge of possessiveness washed through him.

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He let his right hand travel under Kai's T-shirt and up the firm abs. Kai laid down, letting him have a full access to whatever he wanted. He broke the kiss and pulled off the annoying T-shirt. He let his lips replace his hand on Kai's stomach and slowly worked his way up, drawing moans and gasps from the younger one. He closed his lips around one of the soft nipples, sucking it lightly. At the same time he placed a hand on Kai's hardening member.

"God Tal!"

Kai's hips bucked up against his hand. Tala felt himself growing hard at the mere sounds Kai was making. He let his lips work their way up to Kai's neck as he continued to stroke him.

Kai let his own hands work their way up under Tala's T-shirt, carefully pulling him closer as Tala once again captured his lips. The kisses grew more passionate and Tala's blue T-shirt and Kai's black jeans disappeared.

They laid there, eyes roaming the nearly naked bodies, fingers tattooing skin with softness that was never before experienced by either of them, eyes telling all the things of love they didn't have the words to express.

Tala carefully removed their remaining clothing. He let his tongue run over Kai's erection before taking it into his mouth. He placed his hands on Kai's hips to prevent him from thrusting upwards. Not that he didn't try. Kai moaned and tossed his head from side to side, letting his eyes fall closed. Tala's actions were torturously slow and soft. He wanted more, so much more, but he let Tala do the leading. Tala closed one hand around what didn't fit into his mouth and started to bob his head. He let his mouth be slightly open so that saliva and precum ran down over his hand. When his hand was completely soaked he removed it from the cock, getting a low growl of disappointment from his lover. He smirked but kept sucking as he pushed one finger into Kai. The dual-haired man froze and tensed up. Tala stopped sucking and crawled up to face his love, without removing his finger though.

"We don't have to do this if you don't want to, Kai."

"I want it... I'm just... nervous, I guess..."

"Wait, you mean you haven't...?"

Kai blushed and shook his head.

"But I want to..." He bucked his hips towards Tala's hand and smirked as his lover's eyes widened.

"You won’t hurt me, I know that."

Tala kissed Kai again and pushed another finger into his uke. He scissored them slightly, before pushing another in. Kai kept bucking his hips, wanting more, which surprised Tala. But he didn't complain.

When he felt that Kai was prepared enough, he pulled his fingers out, broke the kiss and looked around the room.

"What are you looking for love?"

"Some form of lube... I don't want to hurt you."

"You won't. Just do it carefully..."

Tala nodded and placed himself between Kai's legs and gently pushed inside while kissing him. Kai didn't tense up this time, but instead pushed himself against Tala, making him go deeper. Kai had dreamt about this ever since they got together, and he wasn't going to let his nerves destroy it. Sure, it hurt some, but mainly there was just pleasure. Soon they had developed a slow rhythm that made them both moan in pleasure. Kai urged Tala go faster and suddenly his body twitched in pure bliss. Tala knew what he had found and kept hitting the sweet spot inside Kai.

It didn't take many thrusts until Kai came all over them. When his muscles clamped down around Tala's erection, the redhead was unable to restrain himself and filled Kai's tightness with cum. Tala slowly pulled out and licked Kai's abs clean from the cum before once again kissing him deeply.

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They cuddled together and Tala draped the covers over them.

"Welcome home love, I've missed you by the way." Tala smiled.

"I've missed you too... Home..."

"It sounds weird, doesn't it? Too bad you can't stay forever."

"I'm sorry about that."

"Don't be, you're needed there. And we owe them much, so I think they can borrow you for a while. But only borrow..."

"Thanks."

"For what?"

"Understanding."

Kai rested his head on Tala's shoulder and soon sleep overcame him. Tala stayed awake a while longer, running his fingers through the soft two-toned hair.

"Thank you for bringing innocence and love back into my life." He whispered and kissed the sleeping teen's forehead before falling asleep.

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