Stained Glass Breaks and So Do Hearts

Love is Gentle

Once back in Auradon the group split up. There was still plenty of time left before Cotillion. Ben sighed and looked at Mal. "Do what you need to do... I am very sorry but I want to take Carlos as my date. "Mal only nodded and left Carlos and Ben alone. "Do you want to come back to my place? We can have someone get your outfit... I just really want to spend time with you." Ben had pulled Carlos close.

"I'd love to Ben." Carlos smiled and leaned up to give him a quick kiss. The two quickly made their way to the Castle. After many flights of marble staircases, they made it to a room with gold etched double doors. Ben gave Carlos a playful smile.

"Close your eyes," Ben said putting his hands on to Carlos' shoulders guiding him in as the doors magically opened for them. Ben's master bedroom was more akin to an apartment than a simple bedroom. He had his own office, bedroom, sitting/living room, and bathroom. Everything was lavish and had been in pristine condition. "Open your eyes." Carlos gasped taking it all in. He instinctively started looking around.

"Wow, Ben... you're really going to make it hard for me to leave this room huh?" Carlos said delighted by everything. Turning back to Ben, Carlos could see that smirk from the Isle on his face. His body was starting to warm up, just from his smoldering smirk. "Ben?"

"Yes, Pup?" Ben said in his husky voice. Carlos could feel the heat and blood in his face. Ben was letting his Bad side tease him. He forgot what he was going to say as Ben backed him up into the door leading from the sitting room to the bedroom. This kiss was hot and passionate at first but gradually it became more loving and meaningful. This was good Ben kissing him. He had to admit it was his favorite way for Ben to be. He felt their lips part only for them to rejoin once they had caught their breaths. Ben needed Carlos tight now. He needed his love and to just bask in it, soak in every kiss and touch.

He picked Carlos up taking him to the couch. He sat down with Carlos on his lap. They broke their kisses apart again to breath. "Sorry Pup, but I can't help myself... you just taste so good." Carlos could feel that heat start to pool just below his navel as the ideas spurred by that flickered through his head.

"Don't apologize. I want it too. I love you, Ben. Did I mention that?" he said with a chuckle mocking the song he sang to Mal.

"No, but I knew, I saw it in your eyes just now and I love you. Do I need to sing it for you too?" Ben smiled, sliding his hand up Carlos shirt rubbing his stomach as he did in the Limo. Ben had not realized that this was like flipping a switch on Carlos. He pressed Ben into a deep kiss, sliding his hands into Ben's hair, knocking the hat he had been wearing from the Isle off. His kisses were eager and intense, his body grinding into Ben's briefly before he broke the kiss. "We both need to shower. We smell like the Isle."

"Ben..." Carlos whimpered as Ben stood up leaving him on the couch. Ben smirked wickedly, giving Carlos chills.

"I didn't say separate showers." For a moment Carlos could feel his soul leave his body from the sheer amount of sex appeal Ben was giving. He followed the king into a large expensive bathroom. Ben started the shower then turned to Carlos, shamelessly starting to strip while staring into Carlos' eyes. Ben's skin was flawless and his body was well fit. He teased at his boxers for a long moment making Carlos whimper, eyes glued to a pair of blue boxers with little gold crowns. What came next nearly made him faint. Without a hint of shame, Ben was naked before him. It wasn't sexual, it was love. Ben's eyes were full of love. Carlos gawked at the very well equipped and well-built body before him. Ben was perfect, from top to toe. Carlos was more shy about his body but quickly followed suit. His body was less perfect in the sense that he was speckled with freckles. Ben looked awestruck watching him undress. To him Carlos was perfect. From head to tail, Carlos was everything he wanted.

Ben stepped into the hot shower first beckoning Carlos to join him. With no hesitation, Carlos slipped in with him. Ben captured his lips in a gentle but powerful kiss. It was strong enough to bring tears to his eyes. Sometimes love isn't about passion but softness and gentleness. This was something Ben was good at. Carlos was rough and only knew the intensity. This softness he felt to his very core. He hadn't realized that Ben had soaped his hands, but they now traveled his body. Every inch, Ben cleaned with firm but gentle hands. It was like nothing Carlos had felt before. Ben new every part of him now. He even paid attention to the places that made his breath hitch, like the sides of his hips, the soft areas around his collar bone or his thighs. Carlos soaped his hands a followed Ben's example. They were so quiet beyond the soft noises they made but it was as if they were holding a conversation without words.

By the time they were done with their shower, both were very worked up. Ben grabbed a towel and dried them both of before leading Carlos to his bed. They slipped under the covers, not bothering to dress and cuddled. After minutes a simple bliss, Ben placed kisses along Carlos' neck, holding him from behind. He could feel that heat pooling below his navel again. Ben's hand slide right down to where Carlos wanted it. He felt his hand encase him. The moan was involuntary. Ben nibbled his ear whispering "I love you... let me take care of you." He continued whispering soft something into his ear as his hand did the work. Before long Carlos was breathing heavy and the pooling heat was turning into a tension, ready to release.

"Oh Ben!" was all Carlos could say before his entire body was wrapped in pleasure, he was unaccustomed to. Everything was just a pale fire that danced beneath his skin. Once he returned to earth. Ben rolled him over to kiss him. Carlos locked lips with him but his hand wanted to share the experience Ben's had. When the time came, Ben was just as Carlos had been.

"Carlos!" was all Ben could say. Never had the king felt such bliss. It was truly magical. They cleaned up but laid embraced and gazing into each other's eyes. It wasn't necessary to speak, just being with one another was what they wanted.

This moment was interrupted by Evie bringing Carlos' clothes. She took one look at the bed, dropped everything on the floor and walked out. Ben grinned squeezing Carlos.

"Ready to be my date for Cotillion?" Ben asked. Carlos nodded and they got up getting dressed for the ball.