A/N: Some of you (er...the 3 or so reading ^^) may have already picked up on the fact that Luke is dyslexic. His world is fairly outdated and they don't recognize learning disorders yet. A man is expected to provide for his family and, without a father, all the pressure is on Luke. Any job outside of manual labor requires a certain degree of learning. Being gay (a criminal) and physically on the smaller side (not suited for hard labor) doesn't help his case.
Chapter 4.
Familiar, slim hands wound around him and relief burst through the Human. He turned his head blindly towards the pressure and thin lips closed over his.
Luke breathed deeply and let his legs fold around the Merboy's waist. He curled his arms beneath that inky hair and closed his eyes as they swam.
This time Ruc brought them to a cave. It was speckled with light from an opening above and vines hung lusciously around them.
"I like this place." Ruc said, setting Luke on a shallow ledge. "It feels both old and new."
White flowers bloomed on the vines and filled the damp surroundings with a fresh and gentle scent. Luke wasn't sure what the Mer meant, but he closed his eyes and breathed in deeply. The atmosphere certainly felt magical.
There was a splash of movement beside him and cold lips brushed over his neck. The Human tilted his head, eyes still closed, and enjoyed the sensation of cool lips tracing his pulse.
"You're so trusting." Ruc whispered. Luke opened his eyes at that.
"Shouldn't I be?" He turned to look at the Mer.
Ruc's reptilian eyes watched him for a long moment. Then the Merboy leaned in and kissed him softly.
"No, you should be. I wouldn't hurt you deliberately." Ruc said.
Luke nodded and smiled, Ruc smiled back and leaned down to kiss his pulse again - tracing the vein with his rounded tongue and sucking gently.
Luke moaned and leaned back on his hands, arching his neck. Ruc moved leisurely down to his collarbones, and traced his lips further still to suck a nipple carefully into his sharp mouth. That cold tongue flicked lightly and Luke shuddered, dick hardening.
Suddenly Luke's hips were seized and he gasped when he was lifted, spun and placed on Ruc's lap. The Human spread his thighs and straddled the Mer, bracing himself on scaled shoulders.
Ruc smiled and flicked his tail lightly, making Luke bounce. "These are so convenient." He stroked the boy's legs. "How do Human males copulate?"
Luke wet his lips nervously. "I mentioned it yesterday..."
"No." Ruc interrupted. "I mean two males. Together." He ran his claws lightly down Luke's chest.
"T...They." Luke had heard stories. Mostly cautionary tales to instill aversion towards the sin of homosexuality. He still had a hard time picturing them.
"I've never tried it. Like I said." He tucked in his chin and flicked the Merboy a nervous glance. "But apparently they suck each other and t...they enter each other."
"Suck each other?" Ruc's eyes glowed with interest. "What do they suck?"
"Each others...um...penises." Luke was lightheaded with embarrassment but his dick was rock hard. It was a dizzying mix of sensation.
"Do they?" Ruc pressed Luke closer and rubbed his crotch through the fabric. "And what do they enter?" The Mer asked.
Luke closed his eyes and prayed for the ocean to swallow him whole - even as his hips ground against that slim hand. Was he really saying this?
"They enter each others backsides. Their assholes." He choked on the last word and hung his head, unable to look Ruc in the eyes.
"Hm." The Mer's long fingers snuck beneath the Human's pants and delved between his cheeks. One clawed fingertip grazed his sphincter and Luke's eyes flew open.
"Please don't!" He stared into those glowing eyes from inches away. "Your claws would slice me."
The Mer smiled lazily and tilted his finger, brushing the pad of his thumb against Luke's rim.
"I would never put my claws in you." The Merboy hissed. "I just wanted to feel it. This little hole opens up?"
The Human took a breath and let it out shakily. "Apparently it does."
Ruc lifted a second finger and pushed it against Luke's lips. "And this mouth can suck a penis?"
"Yes." Luke squeaked.
The Mer grinned viciously and abruptly tugged Luke down, until he was half submerged with his torso and arms above the water.
His feet floundered a moment before Ruc's tail swept up beneath him and served as a step. The Human was shocked to see the Merboy's dick was already partially exposed from its pouch.
"Suck me, Luke." Ruc breathed and Luke felt goosebumps rush over his skin.
He obeyed the pressure against his head and watched that blue member move closer. The tip of the Mer's rounded penis was pulsing and Luke was reminded of his finger penetrating it the day before. He let his mind fog over and followed his instincts.
He placed his lips over the head and sucked. Ruc shouted and the tail beneath him jerked, pushing Luke's face further down the shaft. Clawed fingers clenched in his hair and caressed feverishly.
Luke sucked gently and let his tongue curl around and lave every surface he could reach. Ruc started trilling and coo'ing above him.
Luke withdrew his lips and kissed the head, running his tongue wetly over the ribbed part of the shaft. He enjoyed the taste, clean and salty - like the ocean.
The underside of the member was perfectly smooth, almost glass-like. The flesh stirred beneath his lips and gave supplely when he applied pressure. He mouthed up and down the skin, opening his mouth and breathing hot air over the cool surface.
The Merboy trembled against him, breathing heavily, while incoherent clicks and trills spilled from his parted lips.
Luke lifted his hand and gripped the swelling base of the shaft - feeling the entire organ pulse at his touch. Ruc whimpered, there was no other word for it.
Thrilled with this new power the Human dragged his lips back to the tip, folded both hands around him, and suctioned his lips while moving his hands firmly.
The Merboy wailed, clawed fingers spasming in the Human's hair and pinching his scalp - before jerking away to clutch something else. Luke appreciated the gesture.
He continued stroking with his hands, moving counterclockwise, up and down. Finally he stuck his hot tongue, slick with saliva, into the twitching slit at the top of the head.
Ruc shouted and his entire body spasmed. Luke delved his tongue inside, sucking hard and twisted his hands. Salty fluids pushed past his lips and spilled over his fingers, making his motions smoother.
On a final, keening cry Ruc came - cum spurting up, pushing out Luke's tongue and coating his mouth. The Human swallowed a little, tasting brine and tiny eggs. His hands slowed while the Mer calmed.
The Human lifted his head and watched Ruc gasp, mouth open, eyes closed and chest heaving. Luke had done that to him. Successfully, despite his inexperience. He wasn't a failure in this and the knowledge soothed his battered confidence.
The Human climbed up the tail and tucked his knees on either side of the Mer, kissing up those lavender scales to the slim neck and blew hot air directly into the fluttering gills. Ruc shuddered all over.
"Ooooh." Yellow eyes slid open and the Mer hugged Luke close, mouthing the boy's jaw hungrily. That icy tongue swiped through his own spilled cum and licked it into Luke's open mouth.
"I want to keep you." Ruc whispered against his lips and the Human giggled.
"Good?" Luke murmured, even though he already knew the answer. In response Ruc kissed him hungrily again.
"Very good. Your warm, wet mouth." The Mer muttered and delved his tongue between the boy's willing lips. Luke smoothed his tongue gently against the Mer's and breathed into him. Ruc coo'ed in response and brushed his hands reverently over Luke's ass, his back, his hair.
"I can't do that to you." The Mer said softly. "But I can try to reciprocate."
He pushed off Luke's soaking shirt and pants, then turned him so his back rested against the Mer's front.
Ruc tucked him close and spoke against his ear. "I suppose you have to wear those heavy things." He pressed his hand against Luke's flat belly. "When you don't have any scales." Luke let his head fall back against the Mer's shoulder.
"We get cold without them." The Human explained and stroked his hands down that smooth tail.
"I barely feel the cold." Ruc commented and stroked a finger up Luke's aching dick. "But I enjoy the warmth." He curled his fingers tight and stroked slowly. Luke sighed and moved against him.
The pressure was just right and Ruc alternated between firm downward strokes and smoothing his palm over the head.
A second hand carefully fondled the Human's balls and Luke groaned. He started heating up and turned blindly to find Ruc's mouth. A chilly tongue swept around his and he moaned. The hand on his dick tightened and suddenly rubbed furiously.
"Nn!" Luke sucked on the slick tongue hard and, just as he started tingling all over, the pressure ceased.
Luke tore his mouth away and stared shocked into those yellow eyes.
"I was nearly there!" He panted.
Ruc grinned and nipped the Human's chin. "I know."
The pressure started back up and Luke shuddered.
"Aah!" That slippery tongue pushed back inside his mouth and stroked deliciously.
Luke arched his back and pumped desperately into that tight fist and, once again, Ruc stopped. The denial was painful and he sobbed out a breath.
"Why are you doing that?!" He was damp with sweat and frustrated tears welled in his eyes. The Mer hissed with laughter and pressed his mouth to the crying boy's neck.
"I'm sorry. I'll stop." He didn't sound very sorry, and Luke struggled to pull away, when those clawed fingers firmed and stroked fast. Cold lips mouthed his neck in licks and nips, while the Mer held him close.
Luke pressed his cheek to that smooth, straight hair and dug his fingers against the scaled tail. Ruc's free hand slid down to rub the space beneath his balls and Luke shouted. Stars burst behind his eyes and he bit his lip against the wave of pleasure. He dimly felt Ruc coat his twitching dick with his own warm cum and shivered.
The Mer lounged back against the rock, pulling the Human with him, and smiled softly. "Forgive me?" Ruc asked.
Luke traced a milky purple scale, pretending to think about it.
"Yes." He finally said and laid his head flat against the Mer's chest.
Claws traced his neck lightly, easing into his hair. Luke sighed.
"I like this color." Ruc said. "It's like sand. The good kind."
Luke kissed his chest in response. He'd always thought of his hair as a straggly mess. It was falling into his eyes and he probably needed it cut. But the Mer saying he liked it gave him a warm, fluttery feeling.
There was a rustle and something soft and fragrant pushed behind his ear. Luke lifted his head and stared at Ruc. The Mer was grinning at him.
"Now you're a female Mer!" Ruc laughed.
Luke frowned and glanced into the water - his reflection showed his thin face, full lips and blue eyes beneath a well of disorderly blonde locks. A large white flower completed the image. He turned back to Ruc and bared his blunt teeth.
The Mer laughed harder. Luke sat up, straddling the Merboy's chest and plucked several flowers from the vine. He pushed two luscious blooms behind Ruc's pointy ears, then weaved a bunch roughly together and set the messy crown on top of the other boy's head.
"There!" He sat back and surveyed his masterpiece.
The flowers glowed against the Mer's ashy skin, his lavender scales twinkled in the dappling moonlight and his black hair was lightly tousled around the vines. He was beautiful.
The Human gulped and finally met those large eyes. They were half closed and fixed on Luke. Ruc growled softly.
The menacing display, surrounded by flowers, was so ridiculous that Luke burst out laughing.
The Mer lunged and they tumbled into the water. Luke floundered, blinded by darkness and churning bubbles. Currents of movement were all around him and he kicked out with arms and legs.
His lungs started to protest and he strained towards the specks of moonlight. Suddenly a large, scaled tail wrapped around him; twisting around his torso - then his stomach and hips.
He struggled against the hold but it was rock solid. Just as his lungs started to burn, and his head was pounding, Ruc's mouth pushed against his and he breathed in desperately. The tail loosened and the Human was hauled to the surface.
Luke heaved for air. The Mer was grinning while the Human coughed and scowled.
"You didn't have to do that!" He was ashamed to find his eyes burning with tears. "I was scared!"
Ruc's grin faded. "I only meant to tease you." He reached for the Human but the boy pulled away.
"I couldn't breathe! I couldn't move! You hurt me." His panicked sniffles came stronger and he huddled against the rock.
"I'm sorry." Ruc spoke. "I forget playing with you isn't like with my own. I'm sorry." He repeated and slipped his arms around Luke and, this time, the blonde let him. Ruc kissed Luke's cheeks, his temples and nose.
"I only..." Ruc spoke between kisses, "meant to..." kiss, "show you" kiss, "who the dominant was." Kiss, kiss, kiss.
Luke sniffled and rubbed his eyes.
"I'm dominant!" He protested, knowing perfectly well it wasn't true.
Ruc smirked and pushed Luke's head onto his shoulder. "Yes, yes." The Mer said and stroked the boy's pale hair.
Luke grimaced at the Mer's condescending tone and blew hard into the gills beside his face. Ruc twitched and tugged on a curl.
"Careful! Or I'll test your asshole right here."
Luke's breath caught and he lifted his head. The Mer stilled and the two boys watched each other.
"Tonight?" Luke breathed.
Ruc brushed their brows together. His scales felt soft and smooth. "Tomorrow." Ruc whispered. "The sun will be up in a few hours."
Luke groaned. "I have to work soon."
Ruc drew back and grinned at him. "Then I'd best get you back."
They ducked under and Luke wrapped his limbs around the Mer.
They swam together and if it wasn't for the water pushing up Luke's nose he would say it was peaceful. They arrived at the familiar pier and Luke sputtered.
"I'll never get used to that." He said and rubbed his nose.
"I'm adjusting." Ruc smiled and smoothed their brows together.
"Is that a Mer greeting." Luke spoke against his ear.
"Yes." Ruc answered softly. "It's meant for affection."
The word bloomed in Luke's chest and took root. He curled his arms around Ruc's shoulders and rubbed their faces hard. The Mer shook with silent laughter and stroked his back.
"Go on. You have work. Whatever that means." Ruc said.
"I'll tell you tomorrow." Luke released him and the Mer's hands reluctantly left him.
Luke scrambled up the ladder with his usual lack of grace and shook his head like a dog. He waved, even though the Mer had already ducked under, and raced back to his window.
He shivered in his bed and appreciated the irony that he wished for something cold.
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