Deep Down (Crush Book 4)

by Elouise East

  The warm, lavender-scented bathwater was prepared with little fanfare, the scent chosen as a soothing reminder of Craig’s childhood, and Alex called for Craig. He entered wearing his boxers and nothing else. Alex swallowed at the vision and exhaled slowly, hiding his immediate arousal.

  “All yours.”

  “Thanks, Alex.” Craig shed his underwear, leaving it in a heap on the floor when he climbed into the bathtub. Craig’s groan created havoc in Alex’s body, and he shifted from foot to foot.

  “I’ll leave you to it. Shout me if you need anything. I’ll bring you a glass of water in a few.” Alex exited the bathroom, traipsing to the kitchen on his self-imposed errand and ignoring his body’s response. Filling a tall glass with water from the tap, he inhaled and exhaled a few times to get himself under control and headed back to place it on the side of the bath where Craig could reach it.

  Craig was laid submerged, save for his chin upwards, with his eyes closed. If Alex didn’t know better, he’d have said Craig was asleep. It was the tension lines along his forehead, which gave away his less than peaceful demeanour.

  Wishing he could do more to help, Alex shifted away.

  “Stay.”

  Alex jumped at Craig’s voice, having not expected it. Facing Craig once more, he saw Craig had his eyes closed. “You sure?”

  “Definitely. You can scrub my back.” A small smile appeared on Craig’s face.

  Needing no more invitation, Alex scrambled to remove his clothes. Standing next to the bath, naked and unable to hide his arousal, he waited for Craig to open his eyes.

  “That’s a nice picture.” Craig pulled himself forward to indicate for Alex to get in behind him, which he did without hesitation. After he sat, Craig leaned back, getting comfortable against Alex’s chest and encouraging Alex to lift his legs over Craig’s.

  Alex wrapped his arms around Craig, leaning his cheek against the top of his head and exhaled into Craig’s hair. He wanted to ask if everything was alright, but Craig would tell him when he was ready.

  “Thank you, Alex.”

  “Whatever for?”

  Craig rolled his head to the side and pierced Alex with his gaze. “For everything. For helping me become who I was before, who I wanted to be. For loving me as I am and continuing to love me as I become my old self.”

  “I love every part of you, and that’s not going to change.” Alex pressed his lips against Craig’s temple.

  “I love you, too.”

  Closing his eyes, he cherished every time Craig told him he loved him. He believed Craig, but Alex knew how short life could be.

  They laid quietly for some time, rousing to add some hot water when it cooled considerably. As the water rippled around them, Craig’s breath caught, and his muscles tensed.

  “You okay?” Alex peered down at Craig, witnessing the heat enter his cheeks, flowing down his neck and chest. As his gaze followed the path, it came to rest on Craig’s cock, standing upright in the water, with the ripples dancing around his tip. Craig’s breathing increased with the motion his hips made, encouraging the water’s movements. “Does that feel nice?”

  Craig licked his lips, inhaled deeply and nodded. “I came like this once. Thinking about you.”

  His admission sent heat flooding his veins, and his cock hardened in seconds. “Fuck.” Lying as they were, Alex could picture it with ease. Sliding one hand up Craig’s stomach to his nipples, Alex flicked each nub until it was swollen and rigid.

  “Ah, yes.” Craig’s movements increased, the more Alex teased his nipples.

  He slid his other hand down to wrap around the base of Craig’s cock. “Do you want to come like this?”

  Craig whimpered, biting his lip but shook his head. “No. I want you inside me.”

  “Craig…we don’t have any lube that will work in here.” Alex dropped his head back and stared at the ceiling, wishing he’d thought of this potential result.

  “Shelf.” Craig’s words were barely vocalised, as quiet as they were.

  Alex swung his head around to the shelf next to the bath and, lo and behold, there was a tube. Reaching for it, not daring to hope it could be useful, Alex read the writing. “Fuck, yeah.” Water-based lube. Best invention on the planet. He frowned. “I fell for this ruse, didn’t I?”

  Craig gave a shaky smile, thrusting his hips gently to create waves. “Yeah. Enough talking. Fuck me already.”

  After two years together, Alex was occasionally caught unawares with Craig’s strong personality. He loved every second of it, however much it meant getting his ass reamed—no pun intended—on occasion.

  Flicking open the tube, he squirted some on his fingers and replaced it on the shelf. He reached past Craig’s cock to his hole, not wanting to risk the lube washing off if he played first. Pulling his legs back enabled him to widen Craig’s, giving him more room to manoeuvre. Rubbing against his ass, Alex watched for any discomfort as he pressed two fingers forward. Other than faster motions with his hips, Craig appeared content. Alex was, too. With every movement Craig made, Alex’s cock rubbed between their bodies, encouraging his arousal without the need for other stimulation.

  He prepped Craig quickly, knowing his body well after so long together. Snagging the lube once more, he spread some on his cock and indicated for Craig to lift himself while Alex positioned himself and pressed in. Alex was obviously too slow for Craig because Craig dropped himself down on Alex’s shaft without preamble.

  “Fuck!” they chorused as Alex settled inside Craig. Alex pulled Craig’s back against his chest and gripped him under his thighs. Using his hands, he slid Craig up his chest and off his cock before gliding him back down onto it again.

  “You feel good, Craig. So fucking good.”

  When Alex’s arms shook with exertion, he ordered, “Kneel over me and hold onto my knees.” In that position, Alex pumped his hips faster, getting more friction for them both. It also enabled him to hit Craig’s prostate, which he realised when Craig swore.

  “Right there! Right fucking there!” Craig dropped his head forward and met Alex’s thrusts with his own. “Oh, yes, Alex. Fuck, yes.”

  “I’m close. Jerk yourself. I want you to come with me.” The growl in his voice meant he was closer than he thought. “Fucking hell. Craig, I’m going to come.”

  “I’m there, fuck, I’m...” Craig’s words descended into moans and whimpers as his ass clamped rhythmically on Alex’s cock, sending him into orbit.

  Everything went blurry, and Alex lost sense of time. When he came back, Craig was nestled against his chest once more.

  Alex exhaled loudly. “Wow.”

  Craig chuckled. “Yeah, you could say that.”

  “I’m getting cold. Let’s get out.”

  They scrambled out, drying off and strode to the bedroom. Alex jumped under the covers and waited for Craig to join him. They laid on their sides facing each other, one hand under each of their pillows, their other hands linked together on top. Alex leaned forward to press a kiss to Craig’s knuckles.

  “My session went well. You know I’ve been a bit anxious lately, and I’ve managed to figure it all out now.” Craig paused. “I love that you never force me to give you information until I’m ready. I love that you’re always here, unconditionally. You take me as I am, broken—no, not broken, cracked—pieces and all and never force me to heal quicker than I’m able to. I can honestly say, I’ve never met anyone as amazing as you.”

  Alex stared at Craig with tears in his eyes. “I love you.”

  “And I love you. Which is why…” Craig pulled his hand from under his pillow, “I’d like to ask…if you will marry me?”

  Staring at the open ring box in front of Alex’s nose, tears dripped unchecked down his face, blurring his vision. Alex could not believe Craig was asking him. He never expected it. Well, at some point in the future because Alex would have proposed sooner rather than later. But for Craig to be the one to do it…

  “Yes! Hell, yes! Fuck, yes!
Yes! Yes! Yes! A thousand times, yes!” Alex croaked the words in between his sobs. He couldn’t see a thing, but he felt Craig kiss his lips and wipe away his tears.

  “Oh, sweetheart. Thank you.” Craig pulled Alex up, so they were both sitting and held him in his arms.

  Once Alex could see clearer, Craig took the ring out of the box and pushed it onto Alex’s finger. Alex lifted it to his eyes and saw a solid silver ring with a Celtic knot surrounding a picture of a heart, crown and hands. Alex remembered seeing the image before but couldn’t place it.

  “It’s a Claddagh ring. The heart represents love, the crown represents loyalty, and the hands represent friendship. All the things that remind me of you.” Craig bit his lip. “I know you might not be able to wear it to work…”

  Alex leaned forward and silenced him with a kiss. “I will wear it proudly every day.”

  “I love you.”

  “Love you.”

  The End

  About the Author

  Reading and writing have always been a part of my life, although my debut book wasn't published until July 2019, when I was 36 years old. My experience has come from reading thousands of books over the years and being a perfectionist when it comes to trying to make things right. I want my books to be emotionally realistic, even if I do take liberties with other aspects of my stories. I have two children who are my life, keep me (in)sane and make me laugh. I love Zumba, yoga and walking.

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  Books by Elouise East

  Crush series (MM)

  First Kiss – Book 1 – Charlie & Josh

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  Instant Desire – Book 2 – Sean & Asher

  (Available from: https://smarturl.it/BDDID)

  Primary Seduction – Book 3 – Max & Trent

  (Available from: https://smarturl.it/BDDPS)

  Deep Down – Book 4 – Craig & Alex

  (This book)

  Dark & Divergent series (MM)

  A Biker Make Three – Rylan, Connor & Jack (MMM story)

  (Available from: https://smarturl.it/BDDABMT)

  Forbidden Temptation – Dexter & Cameron

  (Available now)

  Charmed series (MM)

  Sweet Truths – Book 1 – Theo & Jasper

  (Available by chapter in my monthly newsletter)

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  Treehouse Whispers – Book 2 – Benji & Jamie

  (Available now)

  Carnal Roomies – Book 3 – Adam & Johnson

  (Part of an Anthology – Coming April 2020)

  Sinfully Star-Crossed – Book 4 – Grant & Emerson

  (Available from: https://smarturl.it/BDDSSC)

  Devoted series (MF)

  Trusting Kade – Book 2 – Analise & Kade

  (Available from: https://smarturl.it/BDDTK)