Ties That Bind

This ‘Ficlet’ in response to the Tea Room’s ‘Music’ Challenge.


Rowan returned to the en suite satisfied everything was ready. He padded barefoot across the tiles and smiled down at the man relaxing in the water with a look of pure bliss on his face. He picked up the basket containing the now empty bottle of wine and two glasses, relocating it from the side of the Jacuzzi to the counter between the two sinks. Next he shut down the jets and pulled out the plug.

Darby gazed up through partially closed eyes and leisurely studied the solidly built, completely naked body standing over him. He watched his husband’s developing erection and his own responded by following suit. 

Strong hands slid under his arms and lifted him until he was standing on the bathmat. A large, warm, fluffy towel enveloped him and he was lovingly patted dry.

Flicking off the light as they walked out of the bathroom, Rowan towed his compliant lover into their master bedroom. The glow of strategically placed candles added to the romantic ambiance being created by the music softly filling the room.

A click of the remote started their favourite melody. Rowan took Darby into his arms and slowly began to sway in time to the music. No words were spoken; communication taking place only through the touch of eagerly exploring hands and mouths. This was an activity they relied on to reconnect as often as possible, but especially after a particularly arduous week involving steps necessary to re-establish their individual roles within their relationship. It was a bond strengthening dance they never tired of as both hungrily anticipated where the evening would take them.

Their abiding love was intricately entwined among the ‘ties that bind’.

The End