Hello everyone!
                      This story is a yaoi story meaning it has a romantic
relationship between two men. It is also lime which means there is some mild
kissing and hugging going on in the story between the main characters. If
this offends you please do not go any further.
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infringement was intended in the writing of this story. It was written for
entertainment only.
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                                               Shara
                     
Alone at Last!

Leaning against the wide trunk of an ancient tree sat a lone figure.  His
long legs supported an open book. Liquid gold eyes poured over the written
words as if devouring them. Absently, Marron brushed his long raven hair out
of his eyes.  His sculptured face was lined with concentration, while his
lips moved silently as he memorized a scrap of spell.

Something moved just out of eyesight. Marron was on his feet in an instant. A
glowing ward appeared in his hand. His eyes glittered dangerously as they
narrowed. "Who is there?"

"It's just me Marron." A muscular blond said as he came into the clearing.
"Sorry I didn't mean to startle you."

"That is a good way for you to get cooked, Gateau." The magic user released
the power he had channeled into the ward. Dropping the ward back into his
pocket Marron picked his book up off the ground where it had fallen in his
haste. Dusting it off he looked up at his teammate.

Gateau shrugged his massive shoulders. "I wanted to find you. I was hoping we
might share a little time together since your brother has gone into town
chasing after women again and the girls are after him as always.

The long black mane flowed like a shadow as Marron shook his head. "My
brother will never grow up, I fear."

"Probably not," Gateau agreed cheerfully.

"So we are alone then," Marron stated a soft smile lifting the corners of his
mouth.  Glancing at Gateau he paused in confusion. "Gateau, Why do you have a
towel and a bottle of shampoo?"

The big man looked down at his hands as if he had forgotten what he was
holding. "Oh yeah, I thought I would wash your hair, if you don't mind."

Golden eyes blinked in confusion. He wasn't sure if he should be pleased or
irritated. They didn't get a chance to be alone very often.  "You want to
wash my hair," he repeated intelligently.

"Yeah, I have always liked long hair. But being a fighter I have to keep mine
short so people can't use it against me. But you're a mage. There are few
enemies strong enough to get so close to you that they could use your hair as
a weakness.  In fact, I am a bit jealous." Gateau admitted reaching out to
tug on a strand of the long silky hair. He used just enough force to propel
Marron close enough for a quick kiss."

Breaking the kiss off, Marron smiled. "You shouldn't be jealous. It can be a
pain to take care of. It's always getting snarled. And it falls into my eyes
at just the wrong moment. Your shorter hair is probably a lot easier to
maintain. But if you want to do my hair I don't mind. Do you know where a
stream is?"

"No, but there is a disserted farm not far from here and I noticed there is a
pump there. Come, I'll show you. " Taking Marron's hand Gateau pulled the
mage down the path that he had discovered earlier.

When they arrived at the tiny farm, Marron noted that Gateau had placed a rug
out in front of the pump for him to kneel on.  Sensing his lover's eyes on
him he undressed slowly. Occasionally, he glanced over his shoulder to give
Gateau a provocative smile.

Gateau smiled appreciatively at Marron as the garment fell in a tidy heap at
the magic user's feet. The powerful blond ran his fingers down the mage's
chest as Marron knelt down in front of him. Priming the pump with one hand
Gateau tangled the fingers of the other in the dark mass of Marron's hair. 
"This is going to be cold so try to keep most of your self out of the water's
path. " Gateau warned as he began to push the pump in earnest.

Marron shivered despite the warning as the chilly liquid poured over his
head. At least it was a warm day so the cold of the water dissipated quickly.

Once it was completely wet Gateau dropped the pump and came around to face
Marron. Lathering his hands up with the shampoo Gateau began to gently scrub
Marron's scalp.

Marron closed is eyes, enjoying the feeling of the strong fingers running
through his hair. "That feels nice."

"I am glad you like it." There was a warm laugh in Gateau's voice. "There is
certainly enough to keep me busy. How do you manage to take care of so much
hair when we are always so busy?"

The magic user shrugged," I don't really know. I have had long hair for a
while now.  I suppose I am just used to it."

"That makes sense," Gateau replied winding his hands down through the long
strands to make certain he covered all of Marron's hair. " Gateau stood
covering Marron's eyes with his left hand. " Keep your eyes closed. I am
going to rinse the soap out now."

The cold liquid made Marron shiver as it washed over his head. Gateau pumped
until the soap was gone leaving the ebony length shiny and clean. The muscle
man took a deep breath to inhale the light floral scent that the soap had
left. Wrapping the towel around Marron's head he patted the hair dry.

"Mm, Smells nice. Now move away from the pump so I have a better reach.
Gateau dropped the towel before taking  out some brushes and a comb from his
pack as Marron obligingly moved for his lover. "There we go." The blond said
as he kneeled a little behind to Marron. Carefully Gateau combed the dark wet
strands.

Marron winced as Gateau found a particularly nasty tangle. But the bigger
man worked it out carefully so there was very little pain. "You have a gentle
hand, Gateau. It reminds me of when my mother used to brush my hair."

Gateau smiled down at the smaller man. Leaning close he let his warm breath
ghost over Marron's left ear. "I am glad you like this, but please remember
that I am not your mother."

As sparks flew down his spine Marron felt his lower body tighten in a very
pleasant way.  Leaning back into his lover's arms his voice was husky as he
responded. "You don't have to worry about that." Marron replied turning his
head to meet Gateau's lips. A big hand came up to rest against the magic
user's head pushing him gently into the kiss.

Breaking apart they both panted from lack of air. Gateau recovered first.
Giving his smaller lover a tight squeeze he went back to work on the knot.

"I almost have the knot out." Smoothing the last strands of the knot out
Gateau combed down the length. The dark hair was so very soft. He couldn't
help but press his face into it. "Hmmm you smell good." He whispered into the
back of Marron's neck.

He could feel his lover shiver at the touch. Gateau sighed gustily as Marron
pressed his back into him. His voice still deep with longing the magic user
took hold of Gateau's arm and pulled it down so that it was resting against
his chest.

"Why don't you forget about the hair for a little while, Gateau?" Marron
asked sweetly.

Gateau chuckled," I think I have created a monster. So, why is it every time
we are alone you want to do something. " Then realizing how that could sound
he added swiftly," Not that I mind. I am just curious."

Marron held up a long elegant finger," One, we are almost never alone." The
magic user blushed as he held up a second finger," Two, I am too shy to do
anything in the open. " Marron's voice held suppressed giggles as he held up
the third finger. "And finally Three," I am sixteen. Until we started
to..well you know. I had never done anything before. I didn't know what I was
missing. It's easy to ignore something you have never experienced. But now
that my body knows what it likes it wants more. And so do I." With that he
turned in Gateau's arms throwing his own arms over the taller man's shoulders
as he clamed Gateau's lips for his own.

Pausing again for breath Gateau had just enough time to mutter," I can live
with that." Then his lips were covered once again by Marron's hungry mouth.
It was quite some time before either of them said anything else. Anything
intelligible, anyway.

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