An Unexpected Invitation

[low_key_angel]

A deity passing as human wasn't all that unusual in a place like Rome. Change your form, play with the humans, but they always returned home. All except for one.

Gabriel had been passing as a wealthy merchant in Rome for the last five years and was content with his life. There were parties, watching the senators plot and backstab and okay, there were times he couldn't resist pitting one faction against the other. But for the most part he lived an ordinary life. There were men and women that occasionally lingered in his bed, but no one who stayed for very long. He kept up appearances, even going so far as to hire a local mercenary to act as his bodyguard. If the rich kept guards to keep them and their money safe, then in order to blend in, Gabriel would do the same. Sam was a good man. Honest, strong, and in need of decent work before he got pulled into the military or worse.

They had been together for nearly a year before Sam found his way into Gabriel's bed. Strong and dominant and Gabriel was more than happy to let the big mercenary manhandle him around in bed.

"Think I'm going to invite the lovely lady Jessica over for dinner tomorrow. We need to talk a little business before pleasure."

Because Gabriel has a little more in mind than just talking merger.

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[fromfryingpantofire]

Sam glances toward the woman in question, humming softly at the back of his throat. He stands out over the crowd, so being able to look over them isn't difficult. Literally stands out, as he is nearly a head taller than anybody else there. The gods smiled in strange ways upon him.

It makes him useful as a merchant's guard. He can see trouble coming before it arrives, much of the time. And he is thankful to Gabriel for taking him on when things could have gone so much differently for him.

The sex is definitely an added bonus.

After a moment, he nods. "I think she would be amenable." There had been conversations back and forth for some time now, after all. Though neither side had come out and said it plainly.

[farfromstanford]

The Forum was busy, and so was Jessica. Truly, there were worse things to contend with in life other than being quite occupied in selling her wares, such as thieves and pickpockets, which there were also plenty of during the more eventful days in the marketplace—one of whom was just caught lifting a purse from a vineyard owner with the help of a distractor. The commotion and sprinting were enough to part the crowd, and Jessica could not help the small chuckle that rose from her; the look on the wealthy man’s large face once he’d discovered he’d been duped was plenty to fill her with much-needed amusement. Part of her hoped that the culprits would get away. With the shifting of people, she looked up, only to find the face of Gabriel and his guard, Sam.

She was kind-hearted and sweet to nearly everyone she met, but to take that kindness for weakness was a mistake. Her shrewd mind for business had been inherited from her father, and he had taught her well. Jessica sought opportunity when the venture was right, and meeting Gabriel had been perfect timing. The sometimes heavy flirtation that happened to come with the business discussions came easily, and the lack of a husband on her part made it all the better. Sam, well… being as tall as she was, it was nice to have someone to look up at for once. Never mind that he was simply nice to look at.

With a smile that could envy the one which launched thousand ships (Greeks aside), she waved them over. “Beautiful day for thievery, no?”

[low_key_angel]

Anyone stupid enough to believe that Jessica was easily duped because she happened to be stunning was in for an unpleasant surprise. Gabriel enjoyed bartering with her in the past, always driving a hard enough bargain to make the venture worthwhile for both of them. The innuendo and flirtation was simply an added perk of doing business with her.

His smile widens as they walk over, not even having to glance back to see if Sam was still with him. They moved in perfect sync in just about everything. "Says the lovely woman who stole my heart and continues to steal my profits to this very day. And I'd feel sorry for Uriel, particularly since I robbed him blind last season, but if he doesn't have the wits to keep up, he should consider retirement."

A chaste kiss delivered, he pulls back still smiling. "If you're not going to rob the rest of the empire tonight, you should have dinner with us. There's something I'd like to discuss that may prove mutually beneficial."

[fromfryingpantofire]

Sam, of course, stays close, eyes up and watching the Forum for any other cutpurses. Here, at least, he still plays the part of the muscle hired to protect Gabriel. Even if he's far more part of the business in the background than people realize.

Still, he offers Jessica a smile and a nod, his stance easy and welcoming to her.

[farfromstanford]

The smile she provides to the pair of them is genial; the kiss exchanged with Gabriel is underlined by a wink and a soft laugh at his commentary regarding her apparent skills at the theft of affection and Uriel's inability to keep his head in the game. "Careful now, Gabriel," she chides in jest. "Sam might decide that Uriel might need more protecting from the likes of us." Jessica smiles good-naturedly at Sam, knowing full well that such a thing would never happen. At least, not as long as Gabriel was about.

"Dinner, hm?" Her eyes light up at the prospect, not to mention the prospect of something she could only speculate on. "Paired with a discussion that I'm afraid I should not miss." She bites her lower lip, a grin manifesting itself as she does so. "Might I ask what you have in mind? And should I bring wine?"

[low_key_angel]

Gabriel laughs easily. "The whole of Rome would need protection from us if we set our minds to it. Sam might have his hands full." His lips twitch as he glances towards the big man.

"And ruin the surprise? Not a chance. Come by at sunset, and bring the best wine you have. Before we're done, I think we'll have reason to celebrate."

Breaching the subject of the three of them sharing a romp was going to be a little tricky, but the rewards could be well worth it.

[fromfryingpantofire]

He does love the way that her eyes light up when they talk, even if Sam rarely contributes to the conversation. "I think you will be amenable to the discussion," he finally says, turning his attention to Jessica and Gabriel, even if only for a moment.

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[low_key_angel]

And what a beautiful body to partake of, Gabriel muses as Sam guides him to a warm breast and perfectly erect nipple. Gabriel is careful to explore with lips, tongue and even the graze of blunt teeth, working over her nipple and the elegant curve of her breast.

His fingers continue to explore her secret depths, finding the warm nub of her and working it gently in the water almost in time to the ministrations of his mouth.

[fromfryingpantofire]

"I assure you, my lady, that I would never allow Gabriel to have all of the fun." Sam smiles at her before bending his head to her other breast, mouthing at it with just his lips for a long few moments before he opens his mouth fully to add tongue and suction.

The hand on her lower back moves downward, covering her ass and helping to keep her in place for Gabriel's fingers to work.

[farfromstanford]

If Jessica could find any words other than those few of encouragement and expression of her pleasure, it is doubtful that she would have a desire to say anything more. Her breath has started coming in gasps. Her hips rock to meet Gabriel’s working fingers, her body reacting happily to his attention. Her eyes roll back while her hand firmly clutches both his and his partner’s hair as she gasps at his attention to the most sensitive and receptive part she has. How glorious it is to have not one, but two hungry mouths giving reverence! Later on, she will consider just how she’d never found herself in such a setting with two men she cared so deeply for until tonight. Because they are different than the rest. You have known this.

For the time being, Jessica allows them to touch as they may; to kiss, suck, bite, and lick wherever they desire. As Sam’s hand presses against her ass, she unconsciously sits up a little straighter—his large hand serving as a reminder that at present, they are doing nearly everything in their power to make her feel as a goddess might in her position, and that she should at least not become a blithering mess. Not yet, at least.

“Please,” she begs, her voice a whisper looking for another breath of air. “Please don’t stop…”

[low_key_angel]

Gabriel certainly doesn't have to be told twice, using his mouth to explore every generous curve, tasting and nibbling as his fingers work a bit quicker, helping Jessica race towards that crest.

She is beautiful and responsive and while he wants to watch her, Gabriel can't bring himself to pull back, not with those soft, pleading sounds, wanting more.

[fromfryingpantofire]

There will be time enough to watch later, for eyes to see their fill. For the moment, it is enough to know that they are driving her to that peak, one that they will join her at many more times this night.

Sam does raise his head, pressing a kiss of reverence to her breast before turning to press his lips to her ear. "Do not fear to let go, dear lady. Rest assured that we will catch you."

[farfromstanford]

Jessica had been walking along the edge, a precarious balancing act as she made the attempt to keep Gabriel’s fingers and lips continue as they were, not entirely wanting him (nor Sam) to stop—not only for the final result, but for the fact that it just feels so good.

For a time, she does rather well in walking that fine line, just touching the edge with hands and lips roaming wherever they desire… until Sam’s breath touches her ear, and his encouraging words send her over the precipice. Jessica does, indeed, let go.

Her head falls back; a low, almost keening cry emanates from her as her body allows her to descend into the pleasure and frenzy that had been rising since she had stepped foot into their home—perhaps since she had met Gabriel the first time, if she's quite honest. She soon glides down to a point where she simply can do naught else for a time but try to find her breath with a smile as she holds onto the both of them, her arms around their shoulders as her body calms itself.

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[low_key_angel]

Gabriel makes a small sound of want at the firm curl of fingers in his hair. He raises up, his hands skimming along the lines of his hips, nothing but adoration in his eyes as he leans in to ghost his lips along the side of Sam's twitching cock.

Slow and teasing, gentle kisses before taking Sam in his hand and guiding him into his mouth with a soft groan. He loves this, he loves feeling the weight of Sam on his tongue. A sensation made even better knowing that Jessica was watching them.

[fromfryingpantofire]

Sam draws Jessica closer, turning his gaze from Gabriel to her, dipping his head to kiss her. Not roughly, but certain of his place as the dominant force in the bedroom. His fingers firm in Gabriel's hair, hips still as he lets Gabriel do the work this early, allows him to show how much he wants and desires Sam's cock in his mouth.

Finally, he pulls away from the kiss, brushing his fingers over the muslin that covers Jessica's lower back and down over the swell of her ass. "You are both still wearing far too much for the bedroom."

[farfromstanford]

The sight of Gabriel in such a way, seeing him pay worship to the man he so obviously adores fills her with both warmth and an even greater need. As Sam captures her lips, she nearly drops the cup of wine that her other hand holds and Gabriel would have been the recipient. That would have been bad form, but she would not have been opposed to helping clean him up.

Jessica very nearly makes a quiet sound of disappointment as the kiss parts, but understands the meaning. Without a word, she releases Sam's hand and moves to the table nearby to sit the wine there. Upon her return, she allows the fabric to slide and fall from her body and onto the floor. "I think you'll find this more to your liking," she says, taking in the gorgeous display before her again.

[low_key_angel]

It was indeed a lovely sight, looking up the familiar lines of Sam's body to the soft curves of Jessica's body pressed in against his side. She was stunning, and watching Sam's lips on hers was a heady and incredible thing. Gabriel hums around the warmth of Sam in his mouth, rocking forward to take more of him in. Paying worship to the man that he adores.

[fromfryingpantofire]

"You are both very much to my liking," Sam replies, pulling Jessica closer once more, his free hand roaming over her skin as he leans down to kiss her again. His hips start moving slowly, small thrusts into Gabriel's mouth. Nothing that would go too deep, though. Sam doesn't want to hurt him, after all

[farfromstanford]

The moan comes easily against Sam's lips, his touch and kiss bringing it forth. Intentionally? Perhaps. One of her hands slides up his neck for her fingers to find a place in his hair, the other runs over his chest. She can hear the sounds emerging from Gabriel, and oh, how it only serves to make her pulse race; to create far more heat within her to race through her veins. Daring herself, Jessica cannot help but roll one of Sam's nipples between her thumb and forefinger, hoping that it helps further his own desire, both for her and for Gabriel.

Move it on over... ;)

[farfromstanford]

Weeks pass, and the three of them have gotten to know one another far better than perhaps was intended the very first evening (that turned into a day and another evening) that Jessica had spent with them. What had initially started as supper and a possible discussion of merger had bloomed into something so much more and so very beautiful. In the time they had spent with each other, Jessica quickly found herself falling into that tempting and occasionally tempestuous state that many call love. Infatuation had long been left behind.

This particular morning has Jessica up early, having a few items packed, for Gabriel and Sam had planned some time away for the slower winter season to a villa belonging to Gabriel, away from the bustle that Rome could be and leaving time for all of them to simply be themselves.

She greets them at her gates with a smile; a 'proper' kiss on both of Gabriel's cheeks for the nosier of her neighbors (one day, she'll sell the place and move out of the city). "Good morning, my sweet." A smile and wink over Gabriel's shoulder for Sam. "Let us go and have a nice holiday away..."

[low_key_angel]

They were indeed, ideally suited for one another. Every morning he watched Sam and Jessica slowly stir themselves awake, the three of them tangled in bed together and every night, they fell into bed. Some nights were given over to simple sleep, other nights were lost in heat and passion and Gabriel has never known such happiness.

Which means that the truth is beginning to nag at him. In the past he had simply taken lovers and when it became obvious that he was not aging, he simply moved on. Sam and Jessica were different. Gabriel couldn't leave them, couldn't even consider it.

He sets those thoughts aside at the sight of that bright smile, taking her hands and returning the kisses gently. "A very lovely holiday indeed. The villa and a leisurely winter await the three of us."

[fromfryingpantofire]

Sam hums in agreement behind Gabriel, flashing Jessica a distant smile. His eyes, though, hold far more warmth than he allows himself in Rome itself. Here, he's still part of a lower caste than Jessica or Gabriel, even if he's considered at last a partner in the business and dominant in other parts of their lives.

Something that will be more common in the villa over the winter. "I look forward to the chance to relax a bit." Because they won't have to worry as much. And Sam can relax once they've settled into place.

[farfromstanford]

Ah ha, Sam. Jessica smiles knowingly when she briefly catches his gaze and she quickly turns that moment into an opportunity to delegate one of her manservants as to where a particular satchel needed to go on one of the load-carrying beasts. She had knelt and submitted willingly and so very easily for Sam, and would gladly do so for Gabriel, though he usually seemed to enjoy submitting to her as well. Their small band-- their own family that Rome was not privy to has been perfect for them. Jessica cannot imagine anything better.

Soon enough, they are moving and on the road to Brundisium with their small caravan. Staff, horses, a cart for supplies... they seem to be more than prepared to settle into the villa at the water's edge. With that thought in mind, Jessica looks over at Gabriel with a grin. "You do seem to enjoy the sea, sweet. Any particular fascination or was the real estate just that irresistible?"

[low_key_angel]

There was a special thrill that came with submitting to both of them, to let his two wonderful humans take the lead until he was sweaty, pleading sort of wreck. He loved them both and couldn't imagine his existence without them. The two missing pieces in his life had finally fit into place.

He laughs at the question, shaking his head. "It wasn't just the real estate, it's the sound of the water." And the next part was as painfully honest as he'd ever been with them. "The waves remind me of home, when I was younger and did everything with my brothers." A life he can never return to, but with Sam and Jessica in his life? Gabriel didn't seem to miss it as much.

[fromfryingpantofire]

"I'd never seen the sea before I came to Rome." Sam normally kept his own counsel when they spoke in public, but they were outside of Rome now and that tended to make Sam relax his rules a bit. "I was born further inland, to the east. I do not doubt that if I were to find a way to return to the village I grew up in, I would find my brother having taken over my father's place as head hunter and blacksmith."

He rarely spoke of his brother or where he was from before Rome. Of course, his being in Rome hadn't been the happiest of occasions, to be certain.