Title: Here With Me 32/?
Author: Anorien and Sairalinde
Type: RPS
Pairing: Craig/David
Rating: NC-17
Warning: None this chapter.
Beta: Ourselves
Disclaimer: This never happened. This was written in fun that's all.
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Summary: A.U. Two University Professors try to overcome their pasts and find love and healing.
A/N: This is A.U. and it is the world we wish really did exist.

// Indicates thoughts
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The drive over to St. Anthony's was short. Pulling up in front of Father Michaels home behind Judge Deaton's car David smiled as he put the car in park, "The Judge already beat us here, so...no backing out now?"

Craig grinned and could hardly contain himself. “I’m not backing out, but you’ve got about 4 minutes to decide if this is what you really want,” he teased. “If you want to go home and think about it, I understand…..otherwise, you will be making love to your husband in less than an hour from now, and there’s no turning back after that.”

David laughed, "No backing out...making love to my husband sounds like a wonderful plan," he said opening his door and crossing to Craig's side of the car. Taking his hand he turned to look at Craig worriedly, "I don't have a ring for you," he said as they started up the sidewalk.

“You’ll think I’ve totally lost my mind,” Craig said, “but…..well, when I bought the rings, it was important to me that they matched. And I was afraid, that knowing you, you’d spend a fortune and buy me something extravagant, so…..” He reached into his pocket and pulled out a ring identical to the one on David’s finger. “I bought two. I was going to put it away until our wedding day, and….well, *this* is our wedding day, so here it is.” He looked at his lover sheepishly. “I hope you don’t mind.”

"Of course not," he laughed, "It's perfect!" David pulled Craig into his arms kissing him just as the door to Father Michaels home opened and Judge Deaton cleared his throat. "David," the gray haired man said smiling.

"Oh!" David gasped pulling back and turning to face the Judge blushing to the tips of his ears, "Um, Judge Deaton...this is my...my fiancé, Dr. Craig Parker," David said smiling proudly as he held Craig's hand tightly.

Judge Deaton smiled, "Come on...Father Micheals said we can use his dining room. A little too short of notice to do it at the church and you sorta picked a busy night," the Judge teased. He'd known David since he was a boy and was thrilled to see him smiling so happily. "Hope you don't mind if my wife and son are the witnesses...like I said short notice...though I thought I saw your mother at the church with Diana," Judge Deaton said softly.

David's eyes went a bit wide at the mention of his mother and aunt. "Oh...um...I'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything...I'd like to tell them myself," David said looking at Craig quickly and back to the Judge. The Judge simple shrugged and led them to the dining room.

Craig snaked his arm around David’s waist and pulled his lover back a bit. “If you want them here for the ceremony, go ahead and find them. I’ll wait,” he whispered. “Or we can find them later. It’s up to you. I know you’re close to them, so I don’t mind waiting for a few more minutes if you’d like them to be here.”

"I'd love for them to be here but..." David began and then turned to the Judge, "Was my father with them?"

"Yes," the man said looking down at the card with the ceremony printed on it.

"Oh...I'd rather just tell them afterwards," David said wrinkling his nose a bit as they walked into the dining room. The judge's wife and son were waiting there and David smiled and nodded at them and made quick introductions between Craig and the pair. "Ok...so what do we need to do?" David asked nervously.

The Judge laughed and said "Stand there and when I ask you questions, answer them."

Craig reached down and squeezed David’s hand as they turned to face the judge, his heart pounding. “Here we go, love,” he whispered, unable to believe this was really happening.

The Judge cleared his throat and smiled at the two men who were so obviously very much in love. It was a pleasure to marry couples like this, he thought. One of the best parts of the job. “We are gathered here today….er, tonight…..,” he began, “to bear witness to the joining of these two men in the bonds of marriage. Do you, David, take this man, Craig Parker, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?”

David smiled and squeezed Craig's hand, "I do," he said happily.

Turning toward Craig, the Judge repeated the vows, and Craig smiled broadly. “I do,” he said in a loud, clear voice.

“Do you have rings to exchange?” the Judge asked.

“Two of them,” Craig grinned, blushing, as David tried not to snicker. “And David is already wearing his. I was…..well, I was kind of impatient.”

The Judge put his hand over his mouth and coughed, trying to hide his laughter. “Then, David, if you want to put Craig’s ring on his finger, I will pronounce you married.”

David pulled the ring Craig had given him on the sidewalk from his pocket and held it up for a moment. "I don't know if you remember all of the words of the poem I read to you at the poetry reading, but one of the lines was here in this moment I surrender to your love," David said softly as he slipped the ring onto Craig's finger.

Craig’s fingers curled around David’s and he smiled. “I remember every last word of it,” he whispered. “’Suddenly I'm lost within your splendor, Caught up in the wonder of your love’. I love you, David, and I *am* caught up in the wonder of your love.” He reached up and trailed his hand along David’s face. “You didn’t know you were writing our wedding vows, did you?”

David laughed softly, "No, but I've never been more proud of something I've done in my life." David whispered leaning into Craig's touch.

The judge smiled and said "By the power vested in me I now pronounce you married you may now...oh...yeah that," he laughed softly as he saw the two young men already locked in one another's embrace kissing.

Craig totally forgot about the judge and their witnesses and everyone else in the world as he kissed David……his husband. His eyes fell closed and his heart pounded, just the way it did that first time they kissed, and just the way it would in fifty years when he kissed him. After a long moment, he pulled away and smiled. “Let’s go home, my husband,” he whispered softly, threading his fingers through David’s soft hair.

Losing himself in his //husband's// kiss David vaguely registered they still had an audience. As Craig pulled back and smiled at him he nodded, "Home," David whispered. Finally realizing the Judge and his family were smiling at them David turned blushing and shook the judge's hand. "Thank you, sir, thank you so much," he said quickly.

"No problem, your grandfather would have been proud," he said smiling. "Now go...enjoy your life together."

"We will," David smiled as he took Craig's hand and they headed back toward their car. As they opened the door the choir in the church could be heard singing next door, the beautiful sound of "Ave Maria" filling the air as they made their way for the car.

“We did it,” Craig smiled as he opened the driver’s door and slid to the middle of the front seat. As David slid behind the driver’s seat, Craig pulled him closer and snuggled against him. “I can’t believe we’re actually married,” he said softly.

"Yeah, kind of amazing, I...think we still have to get an official license or something after the holidays but that's just a bit of paperwork," David grinned. "I...well if you don't mind...I'd like to add your last name to mine?" David asked softly.

“You….you would?” Craig asked in shock. “You don’t have to, but, I……….I would be honored, sweetheart. David Wenham-Parker. I love the way that sounds.”

"Yes, I would," David said squeezing Craig's hand gently. "I know I don't have to, but I want to...and it does have a really nice ring to it doesn't it? So...my husband...are you ready to go home?" David asked smiling.

Craig rested his head on David’s shoulder and sighed happily. “Yes,” he grinned. “Let’s go home. It *is* our wedding night, after all. Speaking of which…we have two weeks off from work for the holidays, and….well, I guess that gives us plenty of time for a honeymoon, don’t you think? Anywhere you’d like to go with ….with your new husband?”

"Hmm, honeymoon?" David asked starting the car just now realizing how cold it was and turning the heater up as they drove. "I don't know...we had looked at that invite we got for that Renaissance Festival taking place in a few days, lasts until New Years eve. Said something about a dance that night. It's in Mayfield, we might be able to book the same Inn if you wanted...might be short notice, but we might be able to get in there."

“Mmmm. I have *very* fond memories of that Inn,” Craig said, leaning over to nibble on David’s ear. “Sounds like the perfect spot for our honeymoon. Even if they’re booked up, I’m sure they might make an exception for their favorite poet’s honeymoon.” His hand traveled down to rest on David’s leg. “We can call first thing in the morning. Tonight, I just want you, in our bed, celebrating our wedding night.”

David laughed softly, "Sounds good to me," he grinned. As they pulled up to the house he turned to Craig, "Come here you," he said softly pulling him closer and kissing him deeply. Drawing back David rested his forehead against Craig's. "I love you," he whispered before turning to open his door.

“I love you,” Craig whispered softly as David got out and held the door open as he crawled out behind him. Unable to resist, he ran his hand up underneath his husband’s sweater, letting his palm gently glide over his chest to rest above his heart. “Merry Christmas, love,” he smiled. “And happy wedding day.”

David laughed softly, "Merry Christmas to you too...you know Christmas will always be extra special for us now," David said leaning forward and kissing Craig softly. "Come on...it's freezing out here, think I need my cuddle monster to warm me up," he teased pulling Craig toward the door. Once on the other side of the door the two removed their coats between kisses. Taking Craig's hand David lead him toward the stairs still unable to really believe that this night had happened. That he was really married to this perfect beautiful man.

As they entered their bedroom, Craig watched his husband for a moment, unable to stop smiling. As David toed off his shoes and looked up, Craig felt the familiar thrill of seeing him smile. “One cuddle monster, at your service,” he grinned. “Tonight, and every night from here on out.” He left his shoes by the door and crossed over to sit on the edge of the bed. “So,” he teased, “I guess we’ll just cuddle up and call it a night, eh? It’s late and we’ve had a very exciting day, and I’m sure you’re tired.”

"Now I seem to remember someone saying that I was going to be making love to my husband tonight," David said laughing softly and crossing over to Craig on the edge of the bed. Reaching out he cupped Craig's jaw and brushed his thumb across his bottom lip. "I'd really like to make love with my husband tonight on our wedding night...or morning," he grinned.

“Your husband is more than ready,” Craig said huskily, as he tilted his head down and placed a soft kiss on David’s thumb. He reached out and unhooked David’s jeans, sliding them slowly to the floor and leaned forward to place a soft kiss on each of his hips. Lifting the dark sweater up, Craig placed more kisses over his husband’s stomach, and finally rested his head there, wrapping his arms around David’s waist and pulling him close. “I love you,” he said softly. “And I want you…tonight, and always.”

The feel of Craig's hands against his skin always made him feel dizzy as if he would never catch his breath just from a simple touch. "I love you, too," David whispered softly as he ran his hands through soft hair. "I'll always want you too, Craig. Always," he said softly drawing back slightly and tipping Craig's head up so he could look into his beautiful blue eyes. Leaning down David pressed a soft kiss against his forehead before pulling Craig up to stand before him so he could undress him.

As Craig stood, he tugged David’s sweater over his head, letting his hands trail lightly over the smooth chest and stomach. Gentle hands moved further down to stroke David’s arousal as their gazes locked again. He let one hand trail around his husband’s back, and pulled him in for a deep kiss, their tongues sliding and dancing across each other’s, and Craig’s hand resting at the small of David’s back.

David couldn't tear his gaze from Craig, watching him rise before him he still couldn't believe this perfect man wanted to marry him...and had! Losing himself in his husband's touch he met Craig's kiss knowing he was the luckiest man in the world. Reaching down to run his hands under Craig's sweater his hands stroked along sleek muscles before curling his fingers along the hem and pulling back long enough to tug the sweater up and off, tossing it to the side to join his own. Leaning forward again he pressed his chest against Craig's, loving the feel of his husband warm against him and renewing their kiss. As tongues slipped together slowly David's hands unfastened Craig's jeans, pushing them down to his thighs. Pulling back he kissed a slow trail down Craig's chest and lower still until he steadied his lover to help him step out of his jeans. Standing back up David smiled and whispered, "I love you."

Unable to keep the happiness from his voice, Craig looked at his husband with sparkling eyes. “I love *you*, my sweet husband,” he said softly, running his hands over David’s body everywhere he could reach. Firm muscles rippled under his fingertips and he finally locked his hands around David’s waist. He sat back on the bed, pulling his lover with him, and leaned in to kiss the warm skin of David’s neck. Reclining even further, he lay back until David lay on top of him. “I can’t believe you said yes,” he whispered softly. “And I can’t believe we’re actually married.”

"I know, it's like a dream...keep wondering when I'm going to wake up," David whispered kissing Craig tenderly. Shifting slightly David's breath hitched as his arousal slid against Craig's as his lips found the juncture of his husband's neck and shoulder, licking and sucking the warm skin and marking him lightly. Sliding further down his husband's body David teased a taut nipple with his teeth and tongue while the soft sounds Craig made under him caused his cock to twitch. Shifting, he lavished the same attention on the other, as his hands caressed smooth skin from Craig's ribs to his hip.

// If it is a dream, I only hope I never wake up.// As David slowly made his way down Craig’s body, Craig tangled his fingers through soft hair and closed his eyes. A simple touch, and he’d already melted beneath his husband’s fingers. He felt his arousal pulse, followed immediately by the sensation of moisture dripping onto his stomach. “God, love, you drive me crazy,” he whispered, reaching down to trail his fingers across David’s cheek. “Tell me what you want, sweetheart.”

David looked up at Craig and smiled almost shyly, "I'd...like to feel you inside me," he whispered softly as he sat up on his knees and propped a pillow against the headboard behind Craig. Seeing what David wanted Craig scooted back and sat up against the headboard. Crawling forward David straddled Craig's thighs then leaned forward kissing him deeply as his hand searched blindly on the nightstand almost smiling into the kiss as his hand found the small tube.

Craig moaned into the kiss and savored the incredible flavor of the man he loved. Drawing away only when he felt the need for air, he took a deep breath and stared into his lover’s eyes. Wrapping his fingers around David’s hand as it clutched at the lube, he took the lid off and gently squeezed, coating his own fingers generously. He slicked his arousal, his breath hitching at the contact, then squeezed the tube and poured more of the thick fluid onto his fingers. Spreading his thighs, he slid his hand down between both their legs and rubbed the tip of his middle finger against David’s entrance. He took the lube from David’s hand and tossed it back on the nightstand then used his free hand to bring his husband back into a deep kiss. Just as his tongue slid into David’s mouth, his finger pressed upward, sliding smoothly through the tight ring of guardian muscle and buried itself deeply inside David’s body.

David moaned into Craig's mouth as he felt a slick finger press deep inside him. Unable to help himself his hips rocked back and forth wanting to feel more. The slick digit began to move within him as he sucked on his lover's tongue. Breaking the kiss only for a breath David moaned deeply as a second finger slipped inside him, stretching and preparing him.

Craig’s cock twitched violently at his lover’s moans and his own hips shifted of their own accord. He scissored his fingers carefully and pressed them in even deeper, his fingertips curling to find the small, sensitive knot of nerves buried within. Rubbing it gently, he heard David moan again, as his own cock began to throb in earnest. “Need you, love,” he whispered against his lover’s lips.

"Need you too," David gasped. Holding onto the headboard David almost whimpered as Craig's fingers slid from him. Shifting on his knees and rising up he reached down and positioned Craig's leaking cock at his entrance and slowly lowered, impaling himself on his lover's thick cock. "Oh God," David moaned softly as he sunk down completely filled by his lover. Grasping the headboard on either side of Craig's head he leaned forward and kissed him deeply before beginning to move his hips up and down the throbbing shaft within him.

Craig’s head fell back as David slid down his length, engulfing his organ in the incredible tight heat of his body, and a long, low moan escaped from his lips. He let his hands trail down the shivering muscles of his husband’s sides, coming to rest on his hips. As David moved over him, Craig closed his eyes and lost himself in their lovemaking, forgetting everything and everyone else in the world, knowing that all he ever needed was right here in his arms. They moved together as one, each man seeming to know exactly what the other needed. After long minutes, Craig slid one hand between their bodies and wrapped his fingers around David’s arousal, his thumb circling the head and spreading the thick fluid gathered there over his length. Sliding his hand up and down the rigid shaft, he lost all control of his body and began to thrust his hips up, meeting each of his lover’s downward movements with a soft cry. “I’m so close,” he moaned, shifting slightly so that his cock rubbed against David’s prostate with each thrust. “Please, love. Come with me.”

David grasped the headboard tightly as he moved with his lover. Feeling the thick length rubbing against his sweet spot, he tilted his head back moaning deeply as stars seemed to dance behind his eyelids. Craig's hand moving over his aching shaft was quickly bringing him to the edge and as he spoke telling David to let go he did. Crying out as his muscles clenched tightly around the hard shaft buried deep inside him, he felt himself spill hot and slick over Craig's hand.

Feeling the warm liquid pulse over his fingers combined with his husband’s body clenching around him, Craig lost all semblance of control. He threw his head back and thrust up one final time, his release slamming into him hard, as he spilled deep inside his lover. His fingers relaxed on David’s arousal, long strokes turning into soft caresses as his free arm gently gathered David to him. Resting his head on David’s shoulder, Craig closed his eyes and kissed the damp skin beneath his lips. “I love you so much,” he whispered softly over and over with each kiss.

Feeling Craig's release spill inside him David moaned softly, his muscles milking his lover's cock as his body continued to tremble from his own release. As Craig gathered him close he rested his cheek against Craig's head and wrapped his arms around his shoulders. "I love you too, God how I love you, Craig," David whispered trailing his fingertips across the smooth muscles of his husband's back.

They held each other for long minutes, Craig trying to hold perfectly still so as not to slip from the delicious warmth of his lover’s body. As they both slowly regained their breath, Craig turned his head to capture David’s lips in another deep kiss. His fingers unconsciously tightened around the cock in his hand, still wet and sticky from David’s release, and he groaned into his husband’s mouth, feeling himself growing hard again, his arousal swelling and lengthening, still buried inside his lover’s body. The tight muscle surrounding him began to stretch and expand around his shaft, and his fingers worked at coaxing David back into hardness once again.

David moaned into the kiss, sucking on his lover's tongue as he felt Craig's hand tighten and move over his cock that was growing hard again from the sensations. The feeling of Craig's mouth on his, their tongues dancing together, his hand slowly moving over David's arousal, coaxing it back to fullness, and at the same time he felt Craig's cock still buried inside him throb and grow hard within him stretching his still trembling muscles around the length. Breaking away from the deep kiss David moaned, "Oh God...don't stop." He'd never become hard again this fast, and his heart was beating so fast in his chest he thought it might simply fly away.

Craig moved slowly, lifting his hips up from the bed as he folded his legs beneath him. Holding David securely with one arm, he gently laid him back, never breaking their kiss. As strong legs fell apart beneath him, Craig pulled his hips back, almost freeing his arousal from David’s body before gently sliding back in in one smooth, easy thrust forward. He couldn't believe he was this hard again already, but, then again, he thought, so was his husband. His hand moved in sure strokes along David’s length as his length sank into his lover’s body again and again, and he made slow, sweet love to the man he’d been blessed enough to marry less than two hours ago.

As Craig moved David wrapped his arms around his husband's shoulders feeling as if he were a most treasured possession as Craig carefully laid him back against the bed. Lifting his hips to meet each one of his lover's thrusts, he was completely lost in his lover's touch. This man, this perfect beautiful man was his husband, his everything, his life. David watched Craig's eyes as he moved into him and over him, lost in the beauty of their depths and knowing that this was the one and only thing he wanted in life...to be Craig's husband.

Craig’s eyes searched David’s as he continued to move within him. He could see the love that shone out from the blue eyes beneath him, and could only hope that David saw the same as he looked into his own. His thrusts became deeper as his fingers tightened on his husband’s arousal, stroking in perfect unison with his movements. Almost without warning, he felt his release hit him hard as he slid home one final time, delving deeply inside his lover, his seed spilling forth as he let out a long, low groan, his cock pulsing and shuddering within the tight passage. His fingers spasmed on David’s length and he felt it twitch in his hand, feeling his lover tense beneath him.

Watching Craig’s face as his release washed over him, David was enthralled by how incredible this man was who loved him and who he loved more than life itself. Feeling the hard length within him throbbing as his muscles tightened around him, David cried out softly. His entire body tened as his own release slammed into him like a tidal wave, trembling as the slick fluid spilled once again over his husband's hand and onto his stomach. "I love you," he moaned softly over and over until he leaned up and captured Craig's lips with his own kissing him deeply.

Craig's arms slid underneath David's head as he closed his eyes and lowered them both back to the bed, never breaking the kiss. He gently rested his body on top of his husband’s, and moaned as he felt himself slip from the warmth of his body. “I love you too,” he whispered, his words lost in the kiss, but knowing that David heard them anyway. When he was dizzy from the need for air, he slowly pulled away from the kiss, licking his lips, and drew in a deep breath. “You are so amazing,” he said softly, placing soft kisses all over his lover’s face. “So beautiful, and incredible, and so very loved.”

"You are beautiful, and amazing, and incredible, and very loved as well," David said smiling up at his love. "So very loved," he whispered softly his hand caressing the side of his husband's face as he gazed into beautiful eyes. "I still can't believe we are married...on Christmas at that!" David laughed suddenly and leaned up to kiss Craig tenderly. He pulled Craig's left hand up with his, tangling his fingers with his husband's and gazing at their matched rings.

Craig smiled at David and studied their rings as well, pressing the bands together. “You deserve diamonds and the most precious jewels in the world, but until I can get you that, I’m glad you like these. One day I’ll buy you a better one, but I couldn’t wait any longer to make this official.”

"Don't you dare try and buy me a 'better one'," David said softly but seriously, "I love this ring, I don't want a different one. It's perfect," he said looking up into Craig's eyes.

Craig saw nothing but sincerity in David’s eyes and couldn’t keep the smile from his face. He slid his arms underneath his husband’s back and rested his head on his chest, closing his eyes and giving a happy sigh. “Ok,” he grinned. “You win. No new ring.” Snuggling close, he stifled a yawn. “You wore me out, love. I can barely move.”

"I know the feeling," David laughed softly wrapping his arms around his love snuggling against him. "Let's get some sleep, your gift will be here early in the morning and then we have a honeymoon to arrange," David said smiling happily even as his eyes drifted closed unable to keep them open any longer. Kissing Craig's forehead he whispered, "I love you."

“I love you, too” Craig whispered softly, trying unsuccessfully to stifle another yawn. “Tomorrow….honeymoon, horse….my lover, no…my *husband*. Sounds perfect to me…” The words trailed off into nothingness as he drifted to sleep, a happy smile on his face. “My husband,” he murmured softly, not even realizing he was still talking.

"Husband...I love how that sounds," David whispered softly. He smiled as Craig spoke sleepily and trailed his hands up and down his husband's back until finally he too drifted off to sleep secure in his husband's loving embrace.

TBC...