Done in The Dark

     One thing that Volt never faulted his partner about was the inexperience when it came to sexual activity. Part of that came from knowing that Arrow wasn’t nearly as active in general, but that wasn’t a fault either. Everyone’s drive was different and Volt felt they did pretty well at communicating their needs at times.

      Such there were some nights where he had to handle things himself, but he never got upset about it. Because the nights they did spend tangled around one another were all the more special then. They took the time to spoil one another first and then spend the rest of the night cuddled in each other’s arms, sleeping as peacefully as they ever could.

     What would ever beat that.

     Mismatched arms had settled around his partner’s shoulders again as they looked into each other’s eyes, tail curling just slightly around their feet as Arrow closed the space between them and the kiss was returned just as gently. It did manage to earn a soft purr, but that was normal whenever they were in close contact with one another.

     “Something tells me you won’t be calling me daddy any time soon in public.” He couldn’t help but tease as one hand combed the blue quills then circled around to tip the hero’s chin just a bit playfully. “But I do happen to enjoy when I can get you to breathlessly call my name in private.”

     {➹} – ODDLY ENOUGH, the hero had never felt like he was missing much when it came to his inexperience, or lack of interest. It was as he had said time and time again, he never thought that those more intimate relations should make or break a relationship. Not as long as two people stayed faithful to one another. For him, his partner’s company was usually more than enough, those moments spent with one another laying around, cooking and everything in-between. 

    When he did feel the need, however? It was nothing short of magical, though he wouldn’t use the term out loud. It was cheesy, to say the least. 

    But where the hero held back, Volt never seemed to and all it took was that tease and the words after to make the hero short-circuit again. His eyes flitting to the side, as if that would somehow help his frantic pulse, before shifting back to the hybrid’s.

     “You’re terrible.” It was all he could manage, but at least he hadn’t stuttered this time. Even if he was sure his muzzle wasn’t going back to its normal color anytime soon. Not that evening anyway. Was it worth it to say that he enjoyed the same thing? He didn’t know, but the answer was there in his eyes nonetheless. He wouldn’t trade his partner for anything, wouldn’t trade any part of their relationship for the world. 

     They had both seen each other in far worse positions. Although usually one of them was the reason behind the position, but that was beside the point and Volt made it clear that he was more interested in the cuddling now than anything else. Although a chuckle did escape when he heard the light stutter before sneaking one kiss to Arrow’s neck while he could. 

     “It depends.” Always willing to answer questions, even those that could be considered embarrassing, Volt smiled and moved back just enough so they could actually look at one another. 

     It was just easier to explain this way and he wouldn’t be tempted to keep kissing every inch of his partner that he could reach. 

     “I’ve always seen it as making love being a much more intimate connection. You make love with someone you truly love and want them to feel that love and that connection.” His smile was soft as the back of his knuckles brushed Arrow’s cheek. “Whereas calling it just a fuck feels like there’s no real emotional connection to the one you’re with. It’s just a way for two people to get rid of their sexual tension without an attachment…

     “At least, that’s how I’ve always felt on it.” In no way was he expecting his partner to agree with his take on it. Everyone had their own opinion when it came to certain activities. 

    {➹} – THE HERO’S WHOLE EAR had twitched at the chuckle, not in agitation but curiosity. At least one of them found this whole thing humorous, frankly the hedgehog had been thrown for a loop and wasn’t sure he would be forgetting the start of their conversation anytime soon. At least now he wasn’t entirely clueless, not about that one thing anyway. Even he knew he lacked a decent amount of knowledge when it came to certain things, though he was finding out he was relatively alright with that. 

     Still, he was glad that Volt took the time to explain such things, regardless of how awkward the hero felt asking sometimes. Moreover, he was glad that the hybrid explained it all in simple terms, and smiled at the touch to his cheek, still red but the realization in the hero’s eyes helped to offput it a little bit.

     Judging by the hum that left the hero, and the thoughtful look that followed, it seemed he agreed with the vast majority of that. Although...when he really thought about he didn’t think either term really fit his first time. Tempted as he was to ask about some middle term, he left it alone. He knew it wasn’t that important anyway because, if the couple had things their way, they wouldn’t have to worry about putting another term to things for a long time. 

     Volt never could get enough of his partner when his muzzle would shift that bright color. Although part of that could have been because he knew that he had far more experience with certain things. That didn’t stop him from sneaking mismatched arms around the hero’s shoulders, or drawing him in for a few playful kisses and nuzzles. 

     It also didn’t stop his own followup question. “I mean, the label does kinda fit, don’t it?”

     Another pause, this one coming with a soft kiss to tan lips. “Plus… If I’m honest. I think you’re one too… Although I think I prefer we make love instead.”

     {➹} – THE HERO HAD FROZEN at the revelation, bright eyes somewhat wide and his face only growing more hot. He regretting asking, and couldn’t fathom why the term was a thing in the first place, but even his shock wasn’t enough to fight those arms settling about him. Yes, it meant he couldn’t hide just how flustered he was but a thought was quick to remind him Volt had seen him in far worse positions.

     Did it keep him from stuttering out a reply? Not at all.

     “I g-guess so...” It was such an odd thing to admit, but at base value? It was quite fitting, at least to the hero. Not the term he himself would have used, but he digressed as their lips met. Though, once parted, he was puzzled. Again.

     For just a moment, Volt had paused at the question. Mainly to try to keep his shoulders from shaking in laughter. Although the bright violet eyes lifted to meet emerald once the small fit was over and leaned over just enough to whisper the answer in his partner’s ear.

     No way was he saying that aloud.

   {➹} – SEEING HIS PARTNER laugh only made the hero more confused. Now he was sure he was missing something, which wasn’t that surprising but now he was even more curious and had Volt not made to answer the lingering question, the hero would have asked it again. Good thing he hadn’t.

     Of course that wonder had changed to embarrassment rather quickly, and it was almost amazing how quickly the hero’s tan muzzle had gone red, and how deep that color permeated. Yeah, not what he expected. Not at all.

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↳ @hybridafterdark​ asked: Ever in his playful nature, Volt took to sneaking kisses lightly against his partner’s neck while they cuddled the way they were. It always felt so perfect when Arrow’s back was pressed against his chest. Mismatched arms settled around his waist. Yet they moved gently and carefully in the way they touched.

Not completely encouraging any activity between them, but also not discouraging it either. His purr rumbled in his chest and throat regardless, only becoming audible whenever he would part his lips to lay another kiss where they could reach.

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     {➹} – THERE WAS CERTAINLY no complaint from the hero as the kisses continued, sending the slightest shiver down his spine. Because it was usually covered by his quills, the back of the hero’s neck wasn’t as used to affection as other places and, thus, any touch got a somewhat stronger reaction than most. The same could be said for his back in general, but he took a certain joy in being cozied up to his partner as they were, scarred hands resting on the mismatched ones around his waist. 

     Truthfully, the hero was on the fence about takings things too far, but he didn’t stop the hybrid’s lips from gracing over where they did. He found that purr too beautiful to stop, enough that he hardly noticed his own growing to meet it until he went to speak.

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The brunette lets out a small audible gasp at the sensation of his fingers ghosting over her core, her heart racing as heat spread under her skin. Her fingers rubbing small circular motions against his scalp languidly.

With her other hand she reaches up and brushes her thumb sensually over his lower lip, gazing upon him through her half-lidded eyelashes with a needful glimmer.

“Sonic~…” she barely whispered in a requesting longing manner as those fingers that were brushed against his lips a second against caress his cheek. “More~.”

     {➹} – FOR A MOMENT, the hero was lost in that gaze, his own bright eyes entranced by hers, by that look. If his heart hadn’t already been beating a mile a minute, it was then and he could feel a smile grace his lips at her touch. He was sure to give her fingers a quick peck, all before letting his cheek rest in the following gesture. And, all the while, his other hand hadn’t stopped. 

     Quite the opposite, it had taken to settling between her legs, finger taking to rubbing in gentle but deliberate circles along more sensitive areas. Far be it for him to not give her want she wanted, after all. Even if it did have the hero feeling particularly warm and restless. Something he was easily able to ignore in order to focus on his partner. To him, things were just a little funner that way.

     An audible purr escaped as his midsection was squeezed, followed by a soft laugh. Needless to say, Volt was very much content right as they were, even returning the gently hug before going back to lazily combing his partner’s quills with one hand. It wasn’t until Arrow spoke that he tilted his head just enough so their eyes could meet.

     And so he could gently place a kiss to the hero’s forehead.

     “Le’s just call it even then.” A gentle cheek nuzzle against the side of his partner’s head followed. Just before he felt the subtle shift. Both is his hands moved to help ease them both down onto the mattress and a chuckle came from feeling the arms snaking back around his middle, pulling him closer once again.

     Although a breathless sound came at the shift of their bodies, feeling his partner move within him as they laid down. Mismatched arms settled on the mattress on either side of his mate to keep the majority of his weight off of them while still allowing them to remain as close as possible.

     Mainly because he was enjoying the feeling of his love nuzzling everywhere that he could reach. He chuckled softly at the request, placing a good portion of his weight on his cybernetic so that he could run one hand against a tan cheek. The words that followed might have sounded familiar as he met emerald eyes with a mischievous glint.

     “Tha’s if I let ya up…” That playful tone shifted to a groan as he pulled enough to allow his partner’s length to slip free, but it was necessary for what came next. And that was the hybrid putting just a bit more of his weight on his love to keep him lightly pinned to the mattress.

    {➹} – LIKEWISE, THE HERO ENJOYED feeling his partner so close, and feeling those chuckles, that purr, in the hybrid’s chest with the way they were positioned. If he had things his way they would definitely be staying like that for the foreseeable future, and as his partner’s hand came to brush against his cheek the hero turned his head just enough to place a kiss to it as well. He could leave no part untouched, after all.

     As for the would-be threat, the hero only narrowed his eyes daringly, playfully, before feigning deep thought. A bluff if there ever was one given he couldn’t stop the subtle wag of his tail, lazy as it was, or his own soft laughter from falling between them.

     “Hmm, and stay pinned here...? I think I can live with that.” A truth at that moment, that was out, fortunately, before the breathless sound that came as his partner slipped free. Between being spent and the now cold surroundings, the hero’s length was soon back where it belonged and hardly given a second thought as emeralds met amethyst yet again. It didn’t take long for another kiss to be shared between them, slow and soft.

     This time when they parted the hero laid back fully, and there was little to suggest he would be moving soon as he gave his partner one more squeeze, just because he could. If the way his eyes closed a moment later was any indication, he planned to make good on his own words and found a certain peace in feeling his partner rise and fall with his steadying breathing. It didn’t so much to help the heat that had grown between them, but the hero never minded that. 

    It was just another one of his favorite parts of cuddling, enough to bring that goofy smile back in full before he cracked one eye open. 

     They could definitely work on getting his partner more comfortable with different aspects of their intimacy. It would just be another night, when they were deep in a passionate embrace and hitting their limit at the same time. Volt had managed to hold out for as long as he could, but in the end it was the warmth surrounding and filling him that had finally pushed him over the edge. 

     It was only after he had begun to come down from the cloud he was currently floating on with his partner that he opened his eyes again to meet with those stunning emeralds. His legs still quivered in the aftermath, and a quick glance was given to the mess between their bodies but Volt soon brought his attention back to his soulmate as their hands were separated. As tan arms snaked around his middle, mismatched arms surrounded Arrow’s shoulders. 

     The hero wasn’t the only one who didn’t want to move beyond closing what little space was between their bodies. Volt even raised his head just slightly to give his partner all the space he could want to nuzzle while resting his chin against their forehead. One hand gently combed the lax quills while the other settled against his love’s back. 

     “Thank you.” He knew it didn’t need to be said. Yet he still wanted Arrow to know how much these intimate moments meant between them. How special they were and how much he cherished these moments after as well. When they could just bask in the company of one another until they were both ready for sleep. 

     His purr was light, mainly due to him still working to catch his breath, but it was as steady as his soulmates and wouldn’t be dwindling anytime soon. 

     {➹} – THERE WAS A SMIRK to play on the hero's features feeling the hybrid settle in, seemed neither of them were willing to give up their hold just yet and he was perfectly okay with that. It only made tan arms squeeze lightly, not wanting to move his partner too much given they hadn't entirely separated, but enough to convey the hero's delight. He was rather fond of the moments right after their joined conclusions, and never bothered to hide it.

     Be it the vulnerability or earnestly of it all, there was no one he would have rather been with in the moments. Something about the two of them sitting there, out of breath and still buzzing with pleasure in each other’s arms was one of his favorite things. Hearing his partner's voice only made it that much better, the chuckle to follow light and airy.

     "Pretty sure...I'm the one who should be thanking you." No, the hybrid's words weren't needed but that didn't mean the hero didn't like to hear them, that small reassurance welcoming. The moments meant just as much to the hero, that air of calm far too precious to him. The times where it was just he and his soulmate enjoying each other's company was something he would never take for granted.

     His own purr was just as steadfast, his nuzzles interspersed with a lazy kiss here and there. He was aware a shower might have been in their best interests but affection won in the end and he, carefully, made to lay back down, bringing his partner down with him. Tan arms shifted to embrace the hybrid properly, little care given to the mess or the fact the bulk of the hybrid was on him at that moment.