A Small Measure of Comfort

Posted: October 2003
Title: A Small Measure of Comfort
Author: Alex
Type: RPS
Rating: NC-17
Characters: Craig and Karl
Disclaimer: This is a parody of real life and I make no profit from writing it.
Beta: Larian Elensar
Timeline: AU - This takes place after Snowbound.
Author's Note: This is the little PWP about when Craig turned to Karl that I promised.
Spoilers: Some for Snowbound
Summary: Kim kicks Craig out and he seeks comfort. Interlude between Snowbound and The Ears Are Off

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A SMALL MEASURE OF COMFORT

Craig drove up to Karl's house. There was a light on inside. He was a little nervous but he didn't know why. He got out and went to the door. He knocked.

Karl opened the door. He smiled when he saw it was Craig.

"Karl? Can I stay here tonight? Kim kicked me out."

Karl stepped back so Craig could come in.

"Jesus, Craig, can't you fix this? You love Kim. You have to make it right." He reached a hand out to console Craig, touching his shoulder. He was surprised when the other man melted into his arms, crying and throwing his arms around him. Karl held him awkwardly, patting his back.

He led Craig over to the sofa and they sat down.

"What happened?"

"I, uh, said maybe Marton's wife was wrong."

Karl just shook his head.

"Kim is so pissed at me. She said she wouldn't lie, but I don't think Marton would cheat on her."

"She'll get over it. Kim adores you. I can see it in her eyes."

Craig was still sniffling.

"I don't know if she will forgive me. I've never seen her so mad. She accused me and Marton of trying to get rid of both of them so we could be together."

Karl winced. That was harsh. He patted Craig's shoulder, not knowing any way to make him feel better.

"You can stay here until you two make up. The sofa opens to a bed. Miranda doesn't stay over very much anyway."

"God, I'm so sorry. That would be my fault too." More tears from Craig and Karl pulled him into his arms this time, whispering soothing things like one did with a child. Without thinking, he kissed Craig's cheek.

Karl's lips were soft and warm, Craig thought. He wondered if they tasted as good as they felt. He moved his mouth so his lips touched Karl's. They did taste good, like bubble gum and Karl. He couldn't resist letting his tongue dart out to touch those sweet lips, smiling into the kiss as the other man made a small sound, one Craig wasn't meant to hear. When the lips parted slightly, Craig slipped his tongue inside the velvety heat of Karl's mouth.

Karl pulled away.

"Craig! We can't-" Craig shut him up quickly by moving over to sit in his lap and kissing him again. Wiggling around until he was straddling Karl, Craig pressed himself against the erection he was sitting on. Karl groaned out loud. He meant to push Craig away but instead, he pulled him into his arms. He started to say no again, but instead he just kissed Craig. He had wanted to kiss him since he met him years ago on Shortland Street.

Karl had been little more than a kid and he had developed a huge crush on Craig, who had been involved at the time and had paid him little mind. When they had worked on Xena, Craig had been interested but was still involved so nothing ever came of it then either. When they ran into each other on the LOTR set, well, they'd been involved with other people again but did manage a bit of making out once or twice. Tonight, Karl was going to get the chance to do something he had wanted for a long time.

Karl reached behind Craig and pulled his shirt up, running his hands over his smooth, warm skin as he nibbled that lower lip he had thought about for years. He pulled back from the kiss and pulled the other man's shirt over his head. He wanted to be naked with this man and now.

"Let's go to my bedroom."

Craig's answer was a breathless, "Yes." He got off of Karl and stood in front of him. Karl reached out and caressed him through the soft cotton of the sweatpants he had been wearing when Kim ran him off. He stood, leaning down to kiss Craig again.

Karl took his hand and led him to the dark bedroom. He closed then door and pulled him toward the bed.

"Sit." Craig felt Karl move and sensed that he was no longer close by. Karl lit a candle on the dresser, then a second one. The mirror reflected the light so it was like four candles instead of two. He returned to the bed and to Craig. He went around to the other side of the bed and lay down on it. Craig had turned to watch him. "Come here." Craig did, going to Karl's arms and kissing him again as if he needed Karl to be able to breathe.

The candlelight reflected off golden skin as they stripped each other. When they were both naked, hands and mouths began a sweet, slow exploration. Karl had waited nearly ten years for this and he wasn't going to hurry. He was going to enjoy every minute he had and every touch and caress for as long as he could.

Craig gasped as Karl licked a wet, hot trail from one nipple to the other one while his warm hand slid down Craig's flat belly to tease the dark curls that surrounded his cock. Karl put one finger on him at the very base of his cock and ran it upwards to the head and to the tiny slit that dripped salty pre-come. He caught a drop on the tip of his finger then sucked his finger as he looked into Craig's eyes. That brought a moan from Craig.

Karl explored Craig from head to toe, licking, kissing and caressing him any and everywhere that he could reach. Craig was reduced to begging before Karl was finished with him.

"What do you want, Craig?" Karl was breathless too by this time. He knew he would do whatever Craig asked. He just wanted to be close to him.

"I want to be inside you, Karl."

Karl shivered at Craig's words. He looked in the nightstand for the lube he knew was there. He handed the tube to Craig and smiled. "As you wish."

Craig couldn't tell which of them was shaking harder now. He took the small bottle from Karl and poured a bit the slick gel into his hand. Karl was on his elbows and knees as Craig rubbed the lube into the small opening, slipping one finger in and smiling as Karl whispered 'yes.' He added another and another, trying not to think about what he was doing and whom he was doing it with.

"Fuck me, Craig."

Those words were more than Craig could withstand and removed his fingers and pressed his achy, hard cock deep into Karl, who rocked back to take him even deeper. They moved together, giving and taking in equal measure. Craig leaned down over Karl's back, kissing whatever he could reach and reaching underneath to take him into his hand. He rode Karl then until they were both panting and screaming, until they finally collapsed spent in each other's arms.

Karl fell asleep quickly with his head on Craig's shoulder. He never heard Craig crying in the night.

THE END

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