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Burning Embers of Us

Burning Embers of Us

Chapter 1: The Spark Ignites

The amber glow of the setting sun spilled through the loft windows, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor of David Tennant and Terry Moore’s shared sanctuary. David, with his tousled dark hair and piercing blue eyes, leaned against the kitchen counter, a glass of red wine in hand, watching Terry with a predatory smirk. Terry, all sharp cheekbones and lean muscle, was bent over a canvas in the corner, paintbrush in hand, completely unaware of the storm brewing behind David’s gaze.

“Oi, love, you’ve been at that bloody painting for hours,” David drawled, his Scottish accent rolling off his tongue like honey. “Don’t you think it’s time to stroke somethin’ else?”

Terry’s head snapped up, a playful glint in his hazel eyes as he set the brush down. “Oh, is that how we’re playing tonight, Tennant? You think you can just waltz in here with that smirk and distract me from my masterpiece?”

David took a slow sip of his wine, his gaze never leaving Terry’s. “I don’t think, darling. I *know*. And I reckon that canvas isn’t the only thing that needs a good, hard touch.” He set the glass down with a deliberate clink, stalking toward Terry with the grace of a panther.

Terry stood his ground, wiping his paint-streaked hands on his jeans, a smirk tugging at his lips. “You’re a cocky bastard, aren’t you? What makes you think I’m in the mood for your games?”

David stopped just inches from him, the heat of their bodies already mingling. He reached out, brushing a thumb along Terry’s jaw, his voice dropping to a husky whisper. “Because, love, I can see it in your eyes. You’re already half-hard just thinking about what I’m gonna do to you.”

Terry’s breath hitched, but he didn’t back down, his own hand sliding up David’s chest, fingers curling into his shirt. “Big talk. You gonna back it up, or are you just here to tease me ‘til I’m dripping for it?”

David’s grin was feral as he yanked Terry closer, their lips crashing together in a kiss that was all teeth and fire. Tongues battled for dominance, hands roaming with desperate need, tugging at clothes with reckless abandon. David’s fingers dug into Terry’s hips, pulling him flush against his growing hardness, a low growl rumbling in his throat. “Fuck, Terry, you’ve got me so damn horny I can’t think straight.”

Terry chuckled against his mouth, his own voice rough with want. “Good. I don’t want you thinking. I want you sweating and panting beneath me.” He shoved David backward toward the couch, straddling him in one fluid motion, grinding down hard against the bulge in David’s jeans. “You’re gonna feel every inch of me riding that cock of yours ‘til you’re begging for mercy.”

David’s hands gripped Terry’s ass, squeezing possessively as he thrust up to meet him, their rhythm already frantic. “Begging? Love, I’m gonna have you screaming my name before I’m done with you.”

Their clothes were a forgotten heap on the floor now, skin slick with heat as Terry positioned himself, his eyes locked on David’s, daring him to take control. And David, never one to resist a challenge, was ready to flip the script—ready to pick Terry up, pin him against the wall, and show him just how wild their love could burn.

But that, dear reader, is a fire we’ll stoke in the next chapter…

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