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Ed had a problem.
No, it wasn’t that Stede was gone. In fact, they have been back together for a couple of months now. There were many tears, screams, bottles thrown, and almost stabbings since but they have talked it through. He realized he has come a long way with accepting that he is allowed to love and Stede has been patient with him as Ed has been patient with Stede in this process.
So yes, things are going well in that realm. The ship practically runs itself with the two back as co-captains, as well as Oluwande and Jim handling things on the deck when Stede and Ed are not present. Even Izzy has come to some reconciliation that Stede is not leaving this time. It may have taken a few failed attempts at throwing him overboard or staging a coup that never worked but it seems the old dog has worn himself out. Izzy may never admit it but Edward believes he’s started to warm up to the Revenge crew after their history.
One would think that Ed has it all sussed out. His – their ship – is back in operation, the relationship is mending, he’s got his man, and Ed is healing.
Ed’s problem was that Stede is authentically pulling the gentleman card when it comes to their evening romps. Or morning if Ed is lucky.
Ed is thrilled to the stars that they have had their second, third, and many more kisses since the beach. So many different kisses that it’s hard to keep count. At first he loved the gentle pushes against Stede but then he soon learned of Stede’s desperate kisses or more of his salacious ones when he’s planned a new fuckery for the latest raid. He’s also lost track of who initiates them but it’s not a competition. They have the rest of their lives for this.
They had talked about it at moving at a natural pace with the physical part of their relationship. Edward at first believed it would need to take a while for Stede to be comfortable but as it turns out, Stede had previous encounters with men, which Ed is pointedly not jealous of at the beginning. Now he’s wished he’d been those strangers because then he would have been acquainted with Stede’s dick.
The issue now is that when they have hit the heavy petting, Stede will come up with some inane excuse to separate. At first it was that Stede had promised Roach to gather some more recipes to had flair to the menu. After that, Stede went to look for Lucius as he “remembered” he hadn’t seen much of him during the day (no surprise to Ed, he was with Black Pete in the ball room and yes, the joke was lost to Stede). Other reasons kept coming up that when Ed would believe that Stede would ask to start moving Ed’s hands down, he quickly pulls away.
It's been like this for weeks and quick pulls on his prick to get some relief after these short bursts have frayed at Edward’s patience. He loves this man and is willing to give up any sex if it meant they would be together. It’s getting at him that Stede won’t talk about it.
It had come up in some instances where they are lounging on the new chaise on a slow day. Ed would bring it up lightly when there would be a lull in their conversation and Stede would have this lovely blush on his cheeks at the mention of their latest grope. Stede had told him once, “It’s not you, dear. Some things I really have forgotten to do for the crew. I’ll be ready soon.” He would kiss Edward silly and he would doze off until he remembered he didn’t get answer. He would fall asleep vowing to get an answer to this so they can move forward.
This time started off as the same. The co-captains had done their usual routine checking supplies, patching the sails, and overall ensuring that the crew was putting their work to maintain the ship. It was a light day so the two retired early to their cabin. Stede had asked to lay down on the bed as he wanted to continue gazing at the sea. Edward left his jacket and their shoes at the foot of their newly acquired bed. Eventually, they drew closer until Ed shifted to peck at Stede’s lips, remaking that the view was better with Stede next to him.
It started off with gentle kisses, soft reminders of their love for one another. Edward lost track of time before their movements became more purposeful and pressured. Stede was getting better at finding some of Edward’s particular spots and when he had bit down on Ed’s neck, he started to get hard. He couldn’t help the whine that came out from this or his hands gripping Stede’s broad shoulders.
Stede shifted himself to draping himself over Ed’s frame. He licked over the spot he bit and then moved over to the bird tattoo on his chest. Edward felt himself panting as Stede traced the shape with his tongue.
“Stede you feel so good.”
Stede hummed in response and Ed delighted in that he felt the vibrations with how close they were. He felt Stede’s hand roam over his ribcage and settle on his waist. Ed was about to put his hands in Stede’s hair when he stilled.
“Dear, I think maybe I should – ”
“Wait, Stede.”
Edward quickly reached for Stede’s wrist before he fully up off the bed. Ed looked at Stede and the sight he made had his mouth watering. His longer blond hair was mussed and his lips were pink from use. Even his simpler clothes were disheveled from their movement.
“Stede I don’t understand why you keep pulling away when this happens.”
The man in question stilled and looked away with some coloring on his cheeks and ears. Edward wondered if that spreads down his chest. “It’s not every time.” He made no additional movement to leave their space.
Ed huffed and said “Love, what’s going on? Am I pushing too much for this? I’d understand if you don’t want to go further.”
Stede lifted Ed’s hand from his wrist to hold it in his palms. “No dearest, it’s not that. I very much want to do more with you. It’s all I’ve thought about since I’ve come back to the ship.”
Edward laughed lightly. “Coulda fooled me. You know how crazy I am about you.”
“I know and I love you so much. This is just hard to talk about it. It’s never been like this before.”
Stede moved back to sitting on the bed and Ed sat up to be closer. Any distance apart feels like a weight on his chest these days.
“I can understand. I’ve never loved any of my other partners. We’re in this together.” Stede turned to look at Edward and his hazel eyes shined in adoration.
“I’m glad we’re doing this together. And I want to ravish you, truly I do. You deserve only the finest things and I want to give it to you. I’ve been an arse with not realizing that these issues have upset you with this.”
“Is it something I’m doing?”
“No no, it’s not that. I’m just worried you’ll look at me different and I don’t want to disappoint you with my efforts.”
Ed’s face softened and moved to fully face his partner. “Mate, I promise there’s nothing that would put me out. But I also want you to be comfortable with this. It’s not just about me – I want this to be good for you too.”
Stede’s blush returned and nodded as he made eye contact. “I know. I do owe you an explanation and I do hope you won’t laugh.”
“Of course. What is it, love?”
Stede had started to toy with the hem of his long shirt and it pulled his attention to Stede’s crotch. There was a noticeable tent in his breeches as well as damp spot where Ed can see the cockhead. Ed’s dick twitched in response.
“It’s just that – I think there is something wrong with my prick.”
“Wha – what do you mean? It looks fine from out here.” He chuckled.
Stede gently shoved his arm but smiled. “Be serious, please.” Ed pantomimed sewing his mouth shut and gestured for Stede to continue. He took a steady breath in before moving his hands to his breeches.
He pulled at the buttons of his front and lowed the fabric. Edward at first was distracted at the lovely shade of pink his cock is already but then noticed how damp he was as well as the breeches. In the short time, the damp spot doubled in size and there was more fluid beading at the time.
Holy fuck.
Oh fuck.
No one had to know that he felt lightheaded with how fast his dick filled out at the sight of Stede’s weeping prick.
“I don’t think it’s quite normal to be this – this… wet. I have never been like this before.”
Ed somewhere is aware that he should be responding to Stede’s statement but the only mantra in his head is he’s so wet, is this for me? How has he been hiding this the whole time. He wasn’t even aware that his hands were moving until he met where Stede’s thighs meet at his groin.
“Edward? I’m sorry if you’re put off by this, I’m trying to work on it.”
Ed’s left hand idly rubbed at Stede’s thigh as his other reached to Stede’s prick. He took his thumb to rub at the new bead at the top before taking it to his mouth. He doesn’t even know who let out the groan when Ed sucked on his digit. He thinks it may have been him as he hummed when he took his thumb out and noticed a whine come from Stede. God of the sea, he needs to hear that again.
“Stede, mate, do you have any idea how hot this is?”
“What ever do you mean? It’s not supposed to have this much prerelease?”
Ed shook his head, still savoring the musky tang of Stede on his tongue. “Has this happened every time?” He tore his eyes away from Stede’s cock to look his eyes. As much as Ed wants to lick and swallow Stede down, they need to talk about this. They’re so close this time.
He looked away at the question and said “Yes, almost every time. At first I thought it was because I haven’t been intimate with someone for some time but it’s been every time since. I don’t know what’s wrong.”
“There’s nothing wrong. If anything, it’s more than right.”
He looked back in disbelief. “You’re not put off by this?”
Ed felt hysterical as he laughed. “Gods no. This is divine. Stede, please, can I touch you?”
Stede, face redder than it was before, nodded. Ed gripped the base of his cock and made a few tentative strokes. He growled as he felt Stede spurt some more fluid with a high gasp.
“You’re so wet. I’m the luckiest man in the sea, hell the whole world.”
“You’re just saying that.” Stede started to shiver as Ed continued to move his hand.
“No this is all true. If I could be this wet for you I could. I’m no young pup anymore.” The amount of fluid that has accumulated eases the way for Ed’s fist. “You have no idea what you do to me and I can’t believe how into this you are.”
“Ah – Ed – please.”
“Is this all for me?” He moved to twist at the top and his free hand gripped Stede’s thigh. “Stede is this for me?”
“Yes, gods, keep doing that.” Stede’s breathe quickened and at a particular press of Ed’s thumb into his slit, he gripped Ed’s shoulders like an anchor. “You’re doing so well love.”
“Stede, Christ, so you’re so wet and you’re wet for me. All for me.” His cock throbbed in his leathers and he gripped himself to relieve some pressure. He’d be embarrassed with the pitch his moan made if it wasn’t delirious with lust. “Fuck I’m so hard for you love.”
“Ed I want to see it. Let me see how hard you are.”
They moved to remove each other of their shirts and their pants. In the process of becoming naked, Ed shifted to laying on top of Stede before taking his cock back in hand. Stede groaned deeply before taking Ed in hand. The sounds alone of Ed’s hand on Stede is lewd and Ed wishes he could play it back like music. The two moved in tandem and occasionally Ed would feel the bump of Stede’s middle against his hand.
“I bet I could use you to slick both of us up. Would you like that?”
Stede whined and gripped Ed’s dick. “Heavens – yes – please.” He doesn’t know how much longer he’ll be but he needs to see Stede come before he does. He needs to be quick as Stede switched to be overhead to rub at his cockhead.
A thought crossed his mind and Ed pulled his hand away to look at the shine it’s gathered. He moved to nudge at Stede’s cheeks and found furled flesh. “Could you imagine? Just using this to get us prepped? You’re dripping.” Another gasp as Ed grinded his hip into Stede’s. He used two of his fingers to push and prod at spot he wants to slip into Stede. Hell, after seeing his prick, Edward will not be satisfied until it is buried inside of him.
“Ed, I don’t think I can last for that this time.” Ed chucked as he rubbed at the bud. Stede’s hips jerked up in response to the continued pressure of his fingers against him.
“Me neither, I’m about to blow at the thought of this.” He feels himself get closer and closer. The waves get bigger with each pass Stede is making against him. Their chests have dampened between their breathe and sweat at their ministrations. He moved to stroke Stede once more and then gripped both of their cocks.
“Christ, Ed, you feel so good against me. You’re so good to me.” Ed preened at the praise, wanting to swallow it whole. “It’s never been this – ah I don’t have the words.” He continued to babble on and Edward can’t fathom how he can make words. He kept spilling out ‘Stede’ and a chorus of ‘fuck’’s or ah’s at the continuous undulations of their hips. He doesn’t realize he closed his eyes as he opened them to look down at their flared heads bumping against each other in his closed fist. The sight alone almost tipped him over that edge but he was determined to have Stede spill first.
“Stede, I need you to come. Please, get me covered in you. Mark me as yours. I’m yours, only yours.” He growled as he moved quicker to get him off.
“Edward – ah – please.” He choked off a moan before his movements started to stutter.
“I’ve got you. I’ll make it good for you.”
Stede cried out and stilled as he spurted between their stomachs. And it didn’t stop. He let out small cries at each crest, covering both of their cocks and Ed’s hand in his spend.
Ed continued to wrung him out and gasped, “Fuck you’re so hot. That was wonderful. Stede I need to – ”
“Let go beloved.” He started to tremble at the overstimulation and in two more tugs, Ed was adding to the sticky mess gathering at Stede’s stomach. He felt it crest from his spine to tips of his fucking toes and he couldn’t stop shaking. Stede rubbed at his arms as the last dredges came from his prick.
He couldn’t keep himself up anymore and felt into Stede with an oof. Stede continued to rub at his arms and back as Edward attempted to steady his breathe, mixed come cooling and sticking to the two of them. He didn’t realize he was still trembling as he moved to embrace his partner.
“Dear, I do believe we need to clean up.” He hummed as he moved to run his fingers through Ed’s disheveled hair.
“Nope. Not moving ever again. Legs are lead now.”
Stede chuckled. “Did I do alright? I realize I didn’t do much to bring you to release.”
“Love, seeing how fucking wet you were got me halfway there. I can’t believe you were holding out on me for that.” Stede’s already flushed face grew darker as Ed moved to lay next to him.
“Well, I’m absolutely delighted that this went so well.” He moved to the en suite and Ed watched as he returned with a damp cloth. He marveled that he could even walk let alone wipe him and Ed down. He left the cloth next to the bed before returning to Ed’s side. He quickly curled in and rested his head on Stede’s chest.
“Thank you, dear.”
Ed barked a laugh with mirth. “Mate, no need to thank me. That was mindblowing. I need to rest before we have another go.”
Stede warmed against him as he settled back in. He felt the dredges of sleep as Stede said, “You know we would need to use actual oil? I don’t think I can quite do that.”
Edward shook with laughter and delight. “No of course but a pirate can dream.”