"I am so tired," Christian yawned, fixing his lover with a coy glance.
Edge chuckled. "In other words, you want me to come to bed?"
"Uh huh." Christian patted the mattress next to him. "You can read anytime. Right now, I want some attention."
Edge grinned, flashing his lover his beautiful white teeth. "Then attention you'll get, baby!" He quickly undressed and climbed into bed with his lover, feeling extremely glad that this was one of the rare nights where Christian was really 'in the mood' and he didn't have to beg for sex. He began to kiss and touch his lover as he moved his body over the golden blonde's, quickly warming him up while his hands found his lover's boxers and slid them off his hips. He snatched the lube from the nightstand, nudging Christian's legs apart and hastily preparing him, then using the lube on himself and moving on top of his lover. He was just about to enter the gorgeous blonde when Christian pushed at his chest, a frown on his full lips.
"What is it, baby?" Edge cooed, gently stroking the soft skin of Christian's hip and hoping desperately that his lover wouldn't tell him he was no longer 'in the mood' and leave him with a raging hard-on.
"You forgot a rubber," Christian purred, nipping affectionately at Edge's ear, then kissing a path along his neck. "You know my rule."
Edge scowled. "Christian, that's ridiculous! We've done it 100 times before!" He leaned down to kiss Christian passionately, shifting his hips into position and again preparing to enter his lover.
"Edge!" Christian pushed him back, his beautiful mouth set in a frown. "I want you to wear one!"
"But baby," Edge whined. "I've been tested! We both have! You know I don't have anything!"
"Still." Christian crossed his arms. "If you want my body, you'll wear one!"
"Come one!" Edge objected. "Do I look like I have anything? I'm perfectly clean, and since I am there's no need to use one! None at all!" Christian just shook his head, his face determined. Edge took a deep breath, his voice turning into a silky purr. "Baby," he breathed, "it interferes with the feeling! It just doesn't feel as good if I can't feel your hot, beautiful flesh right against mine."
Christian rolled his eyes. "It does not. That's the oldest one in the book, and it's crap! Now put one on or forget it!"
Edge's face darkened. "Don't you trust me? Is that it? You think I'm screwing around on you or something?" He shook his head, his silky hair outlining his face. "I can't believe that you still don't trust me! Haven't I shown you how much I care about you?"
Christian's face softened a little. He wrapped his arms around Edge's neck, shaking his own blonde head. "You know that's not it, baby. I do trust you. I'd trust you with my life. But I'd still feel more comfortable if you wore one."
"Chrissy, baby, come on," Edge murmured, his lips brushing over his lover's neck. "You know how I hate them. Can't you just forget about it tonight, for me?"
"No," Christian replied resolutely. "I can't, and I won't."
Edge pulled back, frowning at the golden blonde below him. "But you said you love me, didn't you?"
"I do love you," Christian replied. "You know that."
"Then if you love me, baby," Edge continued, returning the attention of his lips to his lover's neck, "you'll do this for me. Because you love me."
"Edge, I do love you, but you still have to wear one! I'm not having sex without one!" Christian insisted.
Edge frowned. "If you really loved me, you would!"
Christian crossed his arms. "No, I wouldn't! I have certain rules about my body, and that's one I won't break! And if you really respected me, then you would expect my rules instead of acting like this!"
Edge shook his head, getting up from the bed and walking towards the bathroom. "Screw this! You are too goddamned picky!" he yelled back over his shoulder, slamming the bathroom door behind him.
"Go to hell!" Christian screamed after him. He had to close his eyes tightly to fight the tears building in them. After taking a few deep breaths, he opened his watery eyes and gazed at the bathroom door, which remained tightly closed. His lower lip trembled, and he collapsed onto the mattress, unable to stop the tears from spilling. He cried for a moment before he heard the door open. The mattress sunk in as Edge sat down next to him, setting a hand on his lover's back.
"I'm sorry baby," he whispered. "I didn't mean to make you cry."
Christian looked up at his lover through his tears, hesitantly accepting a comforting hug. "I'm sorry too," he whispered, resting his head on the tall blonde's shoulder. "It's not that I don't love you, Edge. I do, very much. It's just that before we got together, you had a reputation. You used guys for sex and dumped them. And I hate it when you treat me like I'm some cheap piece of meat instead of your boyfriend. I hate it when you don't listen to me and I hate it when you don't respect my rules. I hate that, Edge."
"I know baby," Edge soothed, gently stroking Christian's back. "I'm so sorry for treating you like that. I'm still getting used to this, you know. But I like it; I definitely do." He drew back, placing a tender kiss on Christian's forehead. "I never meant to fall in love with you, baby, but I did. And I wouldn't have it any other way. I do respect you, and it is your body. If you want really want me to wear a rubber, then I will for you."
A smile crept across Christian's face, his eyes filled with love. "Really?"
"Really." Edge smiled reassuringly, pulling Christian into a deep, passionate kiss. When he drew back, he met Christian's gaze, then his eyes moved down his body. Christian followed his gaze, flushing slightly with excitement when he saw that his lover was already wearing a condom.
"Oh, Edge," he murmured as Edge took him into his strong arms, lifting him up and laying him down in the middle of the bed. Edge moved on top of his lover, kissing him passionately.
"Do you still want to give your body to me, baby?" Edge whispered into his lover's ear, his hands tenderly exploring every inch of skin on the golden blonde's body.
"Yes," Christian breathed, his bright eyes meeting Edge's directly. "I love you so much, baby."
"I love you too," Edge whispered as he slid between his lover's silky thighs. "I love you more than anything."
THE END