A Jade Christmas

Chapter 7

He sneaked out of bed, leaving Cade to continue sleeping in the swirl of down cover. The blond looked so peaceful to Jackson. Out in the living room the Christmas tree they had carelessly thrown on the floor the day before now stood proud, jammed with lights and other colourful decorations.

This was the first morning one of them had left the bed without the intention of coming back and wait for the other to wake up. Jackson finally felt safe. He knew Cade wouldn't disappear if he left his side. And he finally felt it in his bones too. They weren't just staying here at the cabin, like staying at another hotel. They were actually living here now, because they chose it themselves. No one told them they should be here. That was why Jackson had to light a fire in the living room, snug up in one of the big armchairs with a blanket and tea, and watch snow white alone, early in the morning. He knew Cade would wake up soon, from the sound, and sneak up behind him, asking why he was sitting there watching an old Disney movie. And it would be perfectly normal, doing something without Cade but still knowing he would be there.

Finally they could have this together. No work, just entire days to be together, disturbed by nothing. So Jackson could afford some time alone, he and Cade would have what seemed like all the time in the world to be together. Nights and days. It was so nice to finally be able to be "individuals" together under the same roof, doing this and that on ones own, not always within arms length, but still knowing his other half was there if he needed him...

Suddenly the cleaning Snow White disappeared from Jackson's vision and all he could see was darkness. "Cade!" Jackson let out. The boy didn't answer, nor did he remove his hands from Jackson's eyes. Instead Jackson felt how he moved around the armchair and sat down in his lap, pressing a kiss against his lips.

"What's this?" Cade demanded after he'd snuggled in under the blanket, the two of them now crowding the armchair.

"Snow White" Jackson said simply, without tearing his eyes off the screen. When Cade didn't say anything more Jackson turned to look at him, smiling softly.

"I got that," Cade said smiling back. "Just kinda wondered how come you were sitting here, watching it."

"Because it's Christmas and I know you're not going anywhere so I figured I might as well just sit down and watch a classic, alone. Just to see if I was right, and not like crazy. That you're actually here, and that you wouldn't disappear when I left you in bed. 'Cuz this really feels like a dream sometimes. We can just be here, together, doing nothing meaningful at all, and no one can tell us otherwise. I love it..." Jackson said thoughtfully. "Like an old couple, just enjoying each others quiet but comfortable presence. For the first time."

"Sounds lovely actually" Cade said after giving it some seconds of thought. "Lemme just get my own blanket and a cup of tea, and it'll be perfect."

He left the room but was right back. This time though he sat down in the other armchair, covered up in his own blanket, sipping his tea like Jackson. They looked at each other and laughed, but it was actually quite nice, this quiet company they shared. It's always more fun to watch a film together, even though no one says anything. But towards the end of it, Jackson couldn't help but feel restless, and he constantly threw glances at Cade. They were like best friends, only any second Jackson could go sit in Cade's lap, kiss him, and maybe fuck him if the snug went that far. The thought made it impossible for Jackson to concentrate on the screen, and he caught himself not knowing why the dwarves were suddenly running around in panic. So he gave up and stared at Cade instead. When the blonde returned his gaze, biting his bottom lip, Jackson took it as an order and went over to sit in Cade's lap. Since they had got together Jackson's life had been like a dream. Almost every sexual fantasy he had was fulfilled within minutes whenever he was alone with Cade. He cupped Cade's soft cheeks in his big hands and leaned down, kissing him. Cade let his warm hands stroke Jackson's back and ass under his robe, as Jackson guided their mouths into oblivion. But Jackson didn't want things to get further, it was only morning after all. He parted their lips and leaned his forehead against Cade's as he looked into the blue eyes.