Page 126 of Love Unlimited

For a long time, the four of them just sat together, being close and watching the fire. The sky was an inky black now, shot through with stars. An almost-full moon peeked through the trees, softly illuminating Lena’s pale hair.

Dustin nuzzled against his neck and wiggled the I-love-you sign against his back. Zhong dropped a kiss on Ash’s head. They were the light of his life, but he’d be forever grateful to them for bringing Dustin back to him. And introducing Lena to him as well.

He placed a kiss on Lena’s head also, getting a shy smile in return. Their relationship was still a work in progress, but now it seemed like he had all the time in the world to figure it out.

Naturally, Ash couldn’t sit still for too long. They rolled across the sleeping bag, then crawled back, hands padding gracefully and hips swaying, to pounce into his lap.

I thought you were a puppy, not a kitty, he told them when he caught them. Lena arched out of the way to avoid flailing elbows, but returned when Ash settled in.

Right now, I’m just me and I’m in love, they signed back, upside down in his lap. I’m too happy to sit still because my feelings are just too big. I’m trying not to rub all over everyone.

Zhong laughed. Why not rub all over everyone? I thought that’s what we were doing.

Ash and Lena shared a look of amusement that quickly turned smoldering.

Ahhh…. You want to have sex. Sorry. I forgot about that.

Everyone laughed. Zhong could feel Dustin’s body shaking behind his and Lena’s breath against his neck. It was a gentle laughter with him, not at him.

You guys should do that, then. You have my official permission. He played it up a bit.

That got another laugh before Ash turned serious. I don’t want you to go away. I want you next to me much more than I want sex.

Zhong shook his head. I wouldn’t be going away. I’d be right here with you.

Where?

On the blankets. Watching. I want to see Lena and Dustin make you feel good.

Dustin’s arms tightened around him from behind, a wordless reminder that his needs came first. Then Lena squeezed him, too. She got caught up in her own head, but she was always attentive to other people. He could feel her care and protection for him as well. It felt good to be held so closely by all of them, to know that he was part of this.

But then the moment dragged out. They all seemed to be waiting for someone to make the first move.

What are you guys waiting for? Zhong finally asked in exasperation. Do sex things. He made all of the most graphic signs he knew in a row… fucking, sucking, rubbing, sixty-nining, all with the most overdramatic expressions of ecstasy. That got everyone laughing again.

Yeah, that’s not at all awkward now, Lena commented.

I have great faith in you to figure it out. Zhong extricated himself from the pile. Go ahead. He lovingly shooed them off, then settled on the opposite side of the two blankets with one of the logs at his back. He could see all three of them outlined by the fire, still hesitant with indecision.

Would it be better if I left? he finally asked.

No, everyone argued immediately, a chorus of fingers snapping together while the three of them knelt on the padded ground.

This is just a big step, Dustin explained. Sex is a big deal.

I know, Zhong agreed. It’s magical and special. That’s why I want to see it on your faces, if you’ll allow me. Oh… are you all trying to figure out what to do with each other now?

Dustin shrugged, looking a little guilty. Usually it happens more naturally. I think we’ve all gotten used to holding back.

Zhong rolled his eyes. I think kissing is where it’s supposed to start. No, wait… I recall that you owe these two a lot of spankings…

Three bright pairs of eyes met his. It truly was the most beautiful thing on the planet. Their fears and desires, their excitement and hesitation. And Zhong wasn’t quite directing it but he was… giving it the potential to bloom.

Finally, Dustin grabbed Lena’s shoulders, drawing her into a ferocious kiss. Zhong could see everything. The way she looked up at him in awe and hunger. The way she melted into him as her eyes flickered shut. Dustin’s care and need as he watched her succumb to him.

Dustin pulled away from her, then took Ash in the same two-handed grip, but gentler. Zhong could see the change between them. The hope and anticipation in Ash’s face. The way they were yearning for just the briefest touch of the lips. And the way that Dustin gave all of that to them and more as their tongues tangled. Ash clung to him, all of their muscles going soft except for their clinging fingers drawing into Dustin’s chest. Dustin’s face had a look of such tenderness. Of wonder, even. Ash’s eyes, when they drew apart, were soft like dew in the sunrise.

Lay down, Dustin commanded, another change coming over his face. On your fronts. Side by side. Facing Zhong. He looked stern and cruel now, eyes gleaming like the fire. This was something that Zhong would never quite understand, but he didn’t need to. He only needed to know that Ash and Lena were both quivering with need, jumping to obey.