Second Choice

A/N: well, I got inspired to write this story because I read a couple other Rin x Auron fics. Plus, I wanted to finally prove to myself that I could write a oneshot that wasn't a songfic. So here is the result, it turned out to be longer than I thought, but I like it.

Second Choice

Auron’ eyes flicked up to meet Rin’s for a second when he walked into the common room of the Mi’ihen Travel Agency from a door behind the counter. Yuna was already talking to the Al-Bhed that was behind the counter about rooms for the party. Auron gave an almost imperceptible nod. Thinking back, Auron remembered the first time he had ever seen those blue eyes and that sun kissed skin.

~*~
Auron moaned again to himself as feelings and emotions raged through his body, all alone in his own bed. He heard a muffled moan come from next door and he tensed. He felt like his body was on fire. ‘Why had Jecht chosen Braska?’ He thought for the millionth time. Auron knew it was because he was young. Braska and Jecht hadn’t wanted to hurt him or influence him. They were both fully grown men; they knew what they wanted, what their bodies wanted. And so it was Jecht behind the closed doors of Braska’s room at each travel agency they stopped at. It was Jecht he coupled with while Auron lay in his own room, listening to their passion. Auron whose only company was his own hand and his imagination when all he wanted was the touch to be Jecht’s.

It hadn’t taken long for Auron to realize through the haze of newly awakened feelings that he wanted Jecht. He was confused at first, because, wasn’t he supposed to want a girl? But soon enough he learned that maybe these desires weren’t so odd when he awoke one morning to find Braska kissing Jecht. Auron had frozen at seeing them locked together like that, hips barely moving against each other as their mouths were locked together and their hands had been stroking at each others bodies. They had been careful after that, not to let Auron see anything else. Auron had heard them whispering one night that it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to be influenced by their relationship when he was still coming into his own sexual awareness. What they didn’t understand, and what made Auron so angry was that he wanted it, he wanted what they had but he couldn’t tell them because they denied it existed.

So here he was listening to them and unable to even tell them that he heard them or ask them to be quieter, much less ask if he could join. Auron threw back the covers and stalked out of his room. Maybe if he went outside and dunked himself in the chocobo’s water trough he could get rid of the painful and embarrassing tightness between his legs. Hopefully they would be done by the time he got back.

Auron peeked into the common room, it was late enough that the fire was dying down and no patrons were in the room. He sighed with relief and started to cross the room when he heard the staff door open behind the counter. Cursing silently he turned to see who it was. Auron blinked in surprise when he saw, not the Al-Bhed owner as he was expecting, but a younger Al-Bhed man. He was clearly Al-Bhed, with tanned skin, blonde hair and lovely blue eyes. He was wearing a light tan jacket which covered his arms and shoulders, parting in the middle to reveal a smooth expanse of chest and the beginning of washboard abs. His pants were black, blue and silver and were stuffed into knee length hide boots.

They regarded each other for a moment before the young man spoke. “May I get you anything, young master?” he inquired in a soft yet firm voice. In his aroused state, it made Auron shiver. His voice actually sounded like velvet on his skin. “No.” he said quickly, but when the young man seemed about to ask him more he said, “I was just going outside for a walk.”

The young man nodded and licked his lips hesitantly (again causing Auron to shiver) before saying, “far be it for me to tell the young master what to do, but there are many fiends that travel these parts. Perhaps you should wait until a suitable escort could be found?” The young man bowed his head forward as if he expected retribution.

Auron cursed lightly causing the young man to jump slightly. ‘How could I forget my sword?’ He thought to himself. ‘I am no green crusader recruit that knows not the dangers of Spira.’ He growled wordlessly. “I have a sword, I just forgot it in my bedroom.” He told the Al-Bhed. The man lifted his head to look at him with those piercing eyes. “Perhaps you would like me to fetch it for you?” He asked. Auron hesitated then nodded, handing the young man his room key. Anything was better than to go back there to listen to Jecht and Braska.

The man returned a few minutes later, lugging the katana. Auron once again cursed himself for not remembering its weight. He quickly relieved the Al-Bhed of the burden. “I’m sorry. I forget how heavy it is.” He told the man gruffly before turning away to the door. He almost went through the door before turning to see the young man standing behind the counter watching him. Auron paused a minute then blurted, “What’s your name?”

The young man looked startled. “Rin” he said and then smiled softly then bowed slightly, “At your service.” Auron snorted then turned to leave. He went outside and into the night. Around the corner of the building, he found the water trough. Leaning his sword carefully against the building, he took off his outer robe and hung it on the sword. Looking around to make sure he was unobserved he took a quick breathe and plunged into the cold water. Coming up a second later Auron shivered. He climbed out of the water and squeezed his hair out. The cold plunge had done the job. He shivered again in the cool breeze and sat down to let his clothes dry before going inside and to his bedroom. Thankfully the room next door was silent.

~*~

Auron surveyed the party. They had bought their rooms and put their stuff inside. Yuna and Rikku shared a room. Wakka and Tidus shared. Kimari refused a room and slept in the hall outside of Yuna’s door and Auron and Lulu, being senior and experienced guardians, each had a room to themselves.

Soon it was time for dinner. The party and the one other guest of the agency met in the dining room. Soon, delicious smells flitted into the room, followed by the actual food itself. Rin appeared, gesturing for the men caring the main course; a full deer to enter. He set it in front of Yuna and smiling, pointed out the best piece. He laughed at her awed expression and served her himself. Only after making sure she was well attended to did he move on to the other guests. Lulu came next; he flirted with her as expected and served her a piece. Auron was next. Rin bowed slightly to him and asked, “And what cut would Sir Auron like?” Only Auron could detect the slight tremble in his voice. Auron’s eyes were pulled away from Rin’s face to where the bow had pulled open his vest. Under the vest was nothing but an expanse of smooth chest dropping down to a rippling set of abs. Auron quickly pulled his eyes up to Rin’s face before anyone noticed. “I’m sure you know best.” He said quickly. “Of course.” He cut Auron a leg. He continued around the table, flirting with the girls and respectfully serving the men. Auron watched with a little jealousy, Rin was attractive and flirted well, he wondered if Rin had a wife yet. The conversation soon dwindled to nothing as everyone ate. As Auron took a bite of venison he remembered another time he had been served by Rin.

~*~
‘Another travel agency’ Auron thought with a grimace. ‘Another night of torture.’ The three made their way indoors, it was late at night, but the group had decided that going on into the night and sleeping in beds tonight was preferable to sleeping on the hard ground again. Auron barely looked around; he was dead on his feet, when he heard a voice he recognized. “The keys to your two rooms, My Lord.” said a soft and velvety voice. Auron looked up to meet the blue eyes of Rin. Auron was confused, what was the young man doing here? Hadn’t he been at that other agency? He stared at Rin as Braska and Jecht moved down the corridor. Jecht stopped when he realized Auron wasn’t following them. “Come on Auron, we’ve got the rooms.” He said impatiently.

Auron waved him on, “I’ll be there in a minute.” He said. Jecht grunted and turned back down the hall. Auron approached the desk. “Is there something I can help you with?” Rin asked. Auron felt a flicker of hesitation. What if it wasn’t the same man, what if he had a twin? “Rin?” he asked hesitantly.

The Al-Bhed bowed and smiled. “I hadn’t hoped you remembered me.” He said in his smooth voice. Auron looked confused. “What are you doing here?” he blurted.

Rin suppressed a laugh. “I am traveling with my father.” He said.

Auron was still confused. “Then why are you working here?”

Rin smiled again. “My father owns these agencies.” He clarified. “Since I will run them when he retires, I am learning the intricacies of the business.”

Auron nodded. Rin said nothing for a moment but when the silence went on and Auron gave no sign of wanting to go to his room, Rin spoke up. “I did not know you traveled with a summoner, young master.” He said again licking his lips as he hesitated over a question. “Forgive me, are you a guardian?” he asked.

Auron looked startled. “Yes.” He said. Rin bowed again. “It is an honor that you choose to stay with us, young master.” He said and lifted his head. “If there is anything you need, please let me know.” He said, giving Auron a look that sent shivers down his spine. Auron nodded and turned away quickly. Going to his room Auron was pleasantly surprised to see a hot bath waiting for him. Braska must have ordered them all baths as well as rooms. Auron quickly stripped and sank gratefully into the tub, letting the warm water ease away all the aches from the road. Soon though, Auron’s peace was interrupted by a low growl. He sat up and looked around, but there was no one in the room. He was about to relax again when he heard a thump from the room next to his, followed by a gasp. Auron sighed and submerged himself in the water until only his nose and mouth were above the water. He stayed that way until the water was cold and he was shivering.

Climbing out of the water, Auron grabbed the towel waiting for him and quickly dried himself off. Getting dressed once more, he resolutely ignored the noises from next door and lay down. Try as he might, he couldn’t get the image of Jecht’s naked body, covered in sweat, his muscles straining as he thrust himself forward (for Jecht was always dominant in his mind) out of his mind and he felt himself growing hard again, despite his determination not to. He felt trapped; he could either finish himself or go throw himself in the water outside again. Auron moaned in frustration and need. Then for some reason, Rin’s blue eyes came to mind and he realized he had another option, maybe not as useful as throwing himself into a water barrel, but at least Rin was company and he would distract Auron from Jecht and Braska.

Auron padded barefoot down the hall to the common room, leaving his robe in his bedroom. Again as he walked into the room, Rin appeared behind the counter as if called there by magic. Auron approached the counter. Rin smiled at him. “May I help you?” he asked. Auron shook his head, suddenly embarrassed. “I had hoped to talk to you.”

Rin nodded. “Only want to talk?” he asked, grinning. Auron eyed him suspiciously. “Yes, what else would I want?” he growled in suspicion. Rin inclined his head. “I only meant to ask if you wanted some tea or food as well.” he said. Auron relaxed and shook his head.

Rin leaned into the counter with a smile. “You know my name, Sir guardian, what is yours?”

“Auron.”

“I see.” Rin nodded. “And what, Sir Auron, brings you out here in the middle of the night to talk?” he asked, and the way he said his name made Auron shiver and become aware again of the ache between his legs. He silently thanked Yevon that he had always worn loose pants and at the same time realized that coming out here probably wasn’t the best of ideas.

“Can’t sleep.” He panted trying to get control of his body, too distracted to notice Rin smile at him again.

“When I can’t sleep, I curl up with a glass of milk, some strawberries and a good book. I especially like it when the strawberries are juicy.” Rin said bringing Auron’s gaze to his face again. He flicked his tongue over his lower lip as if he could taste the juicy strawberries.

Auron was entranced by the sight of Rin’s tongue against his lip. He opened his mouth but no words came out. He cleared his throat and brought his gaze up to Rin’s eyes. “I see.” He whispered and then jumped at the purr he heard in his own voice. ‘What is the matter with me?’ he wondered panicking slightly.

Rin could hear the seduction in Auron’s voice, but he could also see that the young man was panicking. He leaned back, letting more space come between them.

Auron relaxed slightly as Rin made more space between them. His heart rate slowed and he took a second to think about what was happening. Then it hit him, ‘Rin wants me’ he thought, stunned. He felt his mouth fall open a little and he snapped his head up to meet those lovely blue eyes that had never left his face. At the understanding in them. Auron tried to talk again but all that came out was a little gasp.

Rin saw the understanding come to Auron’s face and smiled. When Auron gasped and looked at him again, he saw the desperation in his eyes. Rin was in motion before Auron realized it and by the time Auron started to move, Rin had already rounded the counter and was standing in front of Auron.

Auron stilled as Rin stood in front of him. The Al-Bhed was slightly taller than he was making Auron look up slightly to meet his gaze. “What is wrong, young master?” he whispered to Auron after a moment. Auron shivered and took a tiny step forward. “I need…” he whispered, the embarrassment evident in his face, eyes and body. Rin raised one hand to rub it across Auron’s cheek. “How may I serve you, young master?” he asked again, voice dropping in pitch to slide across Auron like velvet.

Auron gasped again, closing his eyes and turning into Rin’s hand, but this time it was a needy gasp instead of a gasp of understanding. Rin waited, he knew Auron had to make the first move, or everything would be ruined. Auron opened his eyes and looked into Rin’s eyes, searching. Rin tried to convey his need with his eyes, and evidently whatever Auron was searching for he found for he seemed to collapse forward into Rin’s arms with a soft cry. “So lonely…” he murmured against the warm skin of Rin’s exposed chest. Rin held him close, so he hadn’t missed the desire in Auron’s eyes when he looked at the other guardian. And, judging from the noises from one of the rooms the party had rented, not to mention the mess they left at the last agency they stayed at, the other guardian and the summoner were screwing like rabbits.

Rin rumbled deep in his chest and smoothed a hand down Auron’s hair. “You needn’t be lonely any more, young master.” He said, holding Auron close. “Not if you don’t want to.”

Auron lifted his head to look in Rin’s eyes. Yes, he could see the desire there, but not just the lust of a one night stand. Rin’s eyes held the promise of a friend and lover, not just a bed toy. Auron nodded. “Please.” He whispered, and Rin shivered at the need in his voice.

Rin stepped away and took Auron’s hand. “It will have to be your room, I share a room with my father.” He said. Auron nodded and led the way down the hallway to his room. Just as he opened the door, he heard Jecht let out a moaning pant. Auron blushed and turned to Rin to apologize about his companions, but Rin had closed the door and started to slide his shirt off his shoulders and Auron’s words stuck in his throat. Rin’s shoulders were just as tanned as the rest of him and Auron couldn’t wait to see if his whole body held that sun-darkened color. Seeing Auron watching, Rin took a step closer. Licking his lips, he gently raised Auron’s face with a hand and touched his lips to the others. Auron’s eyes slide shut and he pressed back against Rin. Rin brought his hand up to bunch in Auron’s hair and grasped the tie that kept his hair back.

As Auron felt his hair come loose he gasped, and Rin immediately took advantage of his opened mouth, sliding his tongue past Auron’s lips to tease his mouth. Auron sighed in pleasure and hesitantly explored with his own tongue. They stayed locked together like that until neither one could breathe and they had to break apart or suffocate. Auron stood there panting as Rin finished taking off his jacket. Stepping back toward Auron, Rin slid his hands up the tight armor over Auron’s chest. He slid his hands over to the side of the armor and to the clasps that held it closed. Snap, pause. Snap, pause. Snap, pause. After each clasp came undone, Rin would pause and slid his hand over the newly exposed skin. This continued until all six clasps were off and Auron slid the armor off. Next came the black undershirt, which he swiftly pulled over his head. Rin circled Auron, smoothing over his body with soft hands, to finally come to a stop in front of Auron.

Auron stepped toward Rin and gently pulled him down for another kiss. This time Rin opened his mouth first and Auron took advantage of it. They kissed for a few minutes before Rin pulled back. “While I find nothing wrong with kissing, I was under the impression you wanted something more physical.” He panted. Auron groaned softly and nodded. Rin walked backwards to the bed pulling Auron with him. Rin’s legs touched the bed and he sat, bringing his face in front of Auron’s belt. Rin grasped the belt and undid it, sliding it through the loops to fall to the floor. He looked up to see Auron staring at him. Rin smiled and reached forward to touch Auron through his pants. Auron hissed in pleasure, pushing himself into Rin’s hands.

Rin continued a minute before letting go. Auron whined deep in his throat and his head came down to look at Rin, who in the meantime had leaned forward to grasp the button of Auron’s pants with his teeth. Auron forgot to breathe as he stared at Rin, who skillfully unbuttoned and unzipped his pants with his teeth, freeing his aching hard-on. Auron sighed in relief. Rin carefully pulled Auron’s pants down his legs, placing kisses down his thighs.

He stood up and they were so close that the front of there bodies touched. Auron gasped and panted and Rin gave a slight pant and then pressed them together. Auron soon ground against Rin as well and their pants became harsh and wild. Rin tried to gather his control. He pulled away from Auron and pushed him into the bed, hushing his protests with a promise of better things to come. Rin pulled his own belt off, but before he could undo his pants, Auron’s hands were there, doing it for him. Auron pulled his pants off, taking his underclothes with them, leaving Rin standing nude and erect before him. Auron took in his muscled body and noticed to his satisfaction that the Al-Bhed was the same sun-kissed color everywhere. Rin smirked at Auron’s gaze and tugged at Auron’s own underclothes. Auron quickly surrendered them and Rin tossed them to one side.

Rin gazed down at the muscled body on the bed. He let out a sigh before climbing on the bed himself to stand on all fours above Auron. “Auron.” He panted before lowering himself to cover Auron’s body with his own. They ground into each other and Rin plunged his tongue into Auron’s mouth. After a moment Rin pulled back and looked at Auron’s flushed face. “You sure?” he asked the other man.

Auron hesitated and then nodded. “Yes Rin, I want it. I want you.” He answered huskily. Rin shuddered and kneeled on the bed. “Get up.” He told Auron, who kneeled beside him. Rin looked into Auron’s eyes, kissing him once again before turning him and putting him on all fours. Placing two fingers into his mouth, Rin made sure they were good and wet before running them along Auron’s cleft. “This will probably hurt.” He told the young man beneath him honestly. Auron nodded. “Do it, please Rin, I need you.” He pleaded and Rin thrust his hips forward in the air. “Oh, Auron, your voice is going to undo me before we get anywhere.” He moaned. Rin frowned and rewet his fingers before lightly teasing Auron’s opening. Auron’s head came up and he gasped at the new feeling.

Carefully, Rin slid his finger into the opening. Auron tightened and Rin stopped instantly. “Relax Auron. You have to relax or it will hurt.” He said. Auron visibly forced himself to relax and Rin smiled and pushed in a little deeper. He was able to get his whole finger inside without Auron tensing up. Rin gently moved his finger in and out of Auron. Auron rocked gently to the movement and moaned at the feeling. Rin gently started to introduce another finger, but Auron tensed again and he had to stop. Rin dropped kisses down Auron’s lower back and reached around to lightly tug at his cock. Auron flung back his head and panted Rin’s name.

The sight of Auron flushed and calling his name was heaven. Rin continued to pull on Auron as he pushed his second finger in deeper. Once he had it all the way in, he gently curled his fingers up until Auron cried out and thrust against his hand. “Fuck.” He swore. He turned to look at Rin with lust addled eyes. “What did you do?” he moaned and thrashed as Rin twitched his fingers again. “I found your prostate.” He told Auron with a grin. Auron licked his lips and Rin found he couldn’t pull his eyes away. He sacrificed the two fingers he had gained, much to Auron’s protest, but quickly instructed him to lie on his back. Auron complied and Rin quickly inserted his fingers into Auron again, perhaps a little too harshly because Auron winced in pain. “Sorry.” He whispered. Rin pumped his fingers in and out, loosening Auron. Soon, he started on a third finger.

By this time Auron was flushed and sweating beneath him, moaning and thrashing at each touch. Rin judged he was ready and he smeared himself with the pre-cum already on his cock. Rin lined himself up with Auron and, looking into Auron’s eyes, pushed slowly in. “Oh Yevon Auron, you’re tight.” Rin hissed and grasped the guardian’s leg. Auron wrapped his legs around Rin’s back as he sank himself all the way into Auron. They stared at each other a minute, Rin’s hand on either side of Auron’s chest and Auron with his legs wrapped tightly around Rin’s back. “Rin.” Breathed Auron and with a shudder, Rin pulled himself out of Auron and then sank back in. Auron shuddered and gasped as Rin pushed past his prostate again and again. Rin moaned as he buried himself inside Auron again and again. Their pace increased as their cries got louder. “Oh Auron, god.” Rin panted as he felt Auron shiver around him and a minute later Auron came with a cry, splashing semen all over their bodies, his whole body tensing for one moment. Rin had but a moment to savor the glory of Auron’s body arched in orgasm before the pressure became too much and he fell off the edge, coming hard inside Auron, shouting his name.

Rin collapsed on top of Auron, tired and sated. Auron lifted his head up for a kiss and they lazily explored each other’s mouths before Rin raised himself off of Auron and pulled out. Auron sighed and beckoned to Rin, who lay down beside the other man. Auron reached over for the towel he discarded from after his shower and rubbed them both clean. Rin smiled at Auron. “Was it what you wanted young master?” he asked.

Auron smiled at Rin, “yes.” He sighed. “And so much more.” He laid his head on Rin’s shoulder and tugged him closer. Rin responded and threw his leg over Auron’s hip. They fell asleep together, Auron feelings of loneliness gone for the first time since Braska had taken Jecht to his bed.

~*~

Auron was sitting in the dark in his room when someone opened the door. “How may I help you young master?” came the velvety words along with the much used nickname, so like the words he remembered and yet, Auron could hear the strain in the words. “Rin.” Auron sighed and suddenly he was there, beside him, sitting on the bed. “I’m no longer young, Rin.” He said.

“You will always be my master though.” Rin told him, searching for his hand in the dark. “I was so worried for you when you left.” Auron sighed. “I told you that I probably wasn’t coming back.” He reminded the Al-Bhed.

Rin reached over to the bedside table and flicked on the light. Sitting back up, he reached out to trace the scar over Auron’s eye. Auron held deathly still. “When you came back to me, all scarred and beaten, I was afraid I had lost you.” Rin whispered, nearly choking on the words. “Then when you disappeared in the night, I thought you no longer wanted me.” He said, holding Auron’s face.

Auron closed his eye and leaned into his hand. “I never meant that Rin. I had to go; I didn’t know if I was going to survive, I had to fulfill my promise to Jecht and Braska. I had to take care of their children.” He opened his eye to gaze into Rin’s blue ones.

“You disappeared for ten years. I didn’t know if you were dead or alive.” Rin accused softly.

“I’m sorry; I couldn’t get a message to you from where I was.” Auron told him.

Rin looked at him. “You didn’t have time that night to tell me what happened. I didn’t understand then why you ran out on me, I was so angry, I thought you had betrayed me. I still don’t really understand.” Rin whispered and opened his mouth to say more but suddenly Auron was there, pressing his lips to Rin’s and Rin swallowed the words he was going to say.

After a moment, he pulled back and searched Rin’s face. “I would never have left you if it hadn’t been for the promise I made two men who died for Spira.” He told Rin. “I hope that you can forgive me.” He said. Rin nodded and closed his eyes to keep tears from falling. He leaned forward to rest his head on Auron’s chest. “Knowing I might never see you again after that last night in the Calm Lands travel agency was bad enough. But knowing that you had lived and that you had left me; that was torture.” He admitted. “Then ten years later I hear rumors that you’re back, and going on another pilgrimage. With Lord Braska’s daughter of all people, and…” he hesitated. “Isn’t that Jecht’s son?” he asked in a whisper.

Auron nodded. “I know and I’m sorry Rin. Jecht wanted me to protect him. And bring him to Spira. I know it won’t make up for lost time, but I am going to tell you everything and then, maybe, you’ll see why I did what I did. I’m not asking for forgiveness, because I know what I did hurt you, but maybe you’ll be able to see why.”

Rin smiled. “You are already forgiven Auron. It hurt, I won’t lie, but I could never hold a grudge against you.” Auron’s eye widened in surprise and then he gave Rin a grateful half smile.

Auron shifted them both so that they were lying on the bed with Rin in Auron’s arms. After a moment he began, “We left the calm lands for Mt. Gagazet and Zanarkand. Fiends not withstanding, the trip was uneventful. We arrived in Zanarkand and passed the last cloister trials.” Auron’s face was full of far away memories. “Lady Yunalesca was there. She told us what the final summoning was…What the final aeon really is…” he looked down at Rin and then back up to the wall. “The final aeon is one of the summoner’s own guardians.” He whispered, followed by a gasp from Rin. “Please Rin, don’t tell lady Yuna. She must find her own path in this matter.” He said, searching the other man’s face.

Rin nodded, adding quietly. “I assume then, that Jecht became Braska’s final aeon?”

Auron nodded and felt tears on his face. “He did.” He whispered. “And then, they went and fought Sin together and Braska merged with his final aeon, and defeated Sin. Just like all other summoners. But what I leaned then, that is what made me hate Yevon.” Auron hissed. “Not only does Sin come back, every time, he comes back as the final aeon, using it’s energies to recreate itself.”

“So that means…” Rin whispered horrified.

“Yes, Sin is Jecht.”

“Oh, Auron.” Rin turned to look at the guardian. “I’m so sorry.”

Auron shook his head. “I went back to Zanarkand after they died, to confront Yunalesca about this needless waste of human lives. I was livid that my friends and companions had died for nothing. She struck me down.” Rin could barely hear Auron’s voice. “So easy, so effortlessly…”

“That’s where your injuries came from.” Rin said in understanding. Auron nodded. “I left here because before Jecht and Braska died, they both pleaded for me to watch over their children, Yuna and Tidus. I could not say no. I thought I was going to die, so I left you, and went to find them.” Auron gazed down at Rin. “What I tell you next is going to shock you, but I dare not leave it unsaid. I will understand if you do not wish to see me ever again, but you must know.” Auron sighed. “I didn’t get very far. As I lay dying on the road, a young Ronso, the one that now travels with us, Kimahri, found me. I told him to find Yuna in Bevelle, and take her to Besaid to grow up, far from Yevon and the temple. It looks as if he didn’t discourage her enough; she follows in her fathers footsteps, too eager for her father’s fate. And from the look of things, Jecht’s son will follow the same path as his father too.” Auron sat in silence for a moment. He glanced down at Rin and then sat up on the edge of the bed.

“Is it so hard to tell me what happened next?” Rin asked.

“Yes.” Auron whispered, “Because I fear I will loose what I most wanted for those ten years I was gone.” He said looking at Rin, “Your face, those blue eyes of yours, your hair, the way you smell. I dreamed of it endlessly, night after night, knowing that even if I somehow made it back to you, you’d reject me from your life.”

Rin sat up. “Never.” He swore.

Auron stared at the wall. He took a deep breath and told Rin what he had never told anyone else; “I died.”

He heard Rin’s gasp and expected the hand on his shoulder to be withdrawn in horror. Instead Rin put both arms around him and held him tight. “Then how…?” he wondered.

“I am unsent.” Auron confessed quietly. “And in those ten years I used my unsent spirit to go through Sin to Zanarkand and watch over Jecht’s child, like I promised.”

They sat in silence as Rin thought over what Auron had said. He eventually took Auron’s hand in his. “I do understand why you did what you did. It doesn’t make up for the ten years you left me. But I am glad to have you back, in whatever form, rather than have lost you forever.” He drew Auron into a tight hug, as Auron let out a sob. “I’ve missed you so much,” he told the Al-Bhed man. “I didn’t know if you’d even speak to me when I got back, much less accept me as who I am now.” Auron said weakly.

Rin pulled away once Auron’s silent sobs had stopped. He dried Auron’s tears with his fingers before leaning in to kiss him, hard. He pulled back after a moment, searching Auron’s face. “So tell me, young master, can the unsent do everything that the living can?”

Auron frowned for a moment. “As far as I know…” he trailed off as he met Rin’s eyes. The mischief that had been missing in them since Auron had walked into the agency was back in those blue depths. Auron laughed then, and swept Rin into his arms for hug. “Yes, Rin. Yes, I think I can.”

Auron gently laid Rin back against the bed. He gently pulled the jacket off of Rin’ shoulder and arms, leaving his torso bare. Auron stood to take off his robe and then came back to lay kisses down Rin’s chest. Rin arched and gasped Auron’s name when the guardian found a nipple with his tongue and nibbled on it with his lips. Auron made sure to give the same attention to the other one. Auron pulled back to look at Rin’s washboard abs. He growled low in his throat and slid his arm around Rin to lift him off the bed so he could get better access. Auron gently bit each of Rin’s abs, drawing a low moan with each bite. Rin stopped Auron with his hands before he could do more.

Rin reached over to Auron’s side to undo the clasps that held his black body armor in place. Auron froze as Rin snapped each of them off with ease, and he slid the armor off and then gently pulled the shirt over his head. Gasping as the scars came into view Auron tensed and made a grab for his shirt, but Rin stopped him. “Auron, I haven’t seen these scars in ten years, give me a chance. I didn’t gasp in revulsion. I gasped at the pain they must have caused you.”

Auron nodded and let Rin put his shirt aside. He traced each scar with his fingertips before gently placing kisses down the scar over Auron’s eye. “You are still sexy as hell to me Auron.” He said, and Auron shivered at the familiar velvety voice.

Rin made Auron stand as he finished undressing him and then they switched places so that Auron could undress him. Auron made a pleased noise to see Rin had not lost any muscles over the past ten years. Rin grinned and kneeled on the bed. He hesitated. “Who’s going to top?” he asked. “I know we eventually started switching off back then, but now?”

Auron growled. “You had the last night, in the calm lands. It’s my turn.” Auron said and Rin mewled at the possessiveness and passion in the last statement. “O-ok.” He said and lay down on his back. Auron straddled the man’s hips. He rocked forward and brought them together. Rin moaned and Auron gasped. He rocked forward again, more forcefully. Rin reached up and grasped his sides to bring them together harder. They ground against each other for a few minutes before Auron pulled back to kneel between Rin’s legs. He leaned forward and presented Rin with two of his fingers. Rin immediately drew them into his mouth, sucking on them with vigor. After a moment, Auron withdrew them.

Settling between Rin’s legs, Auron placed one finger at Rin’s opening. He gently pushed forward and when he felt Rin tightening, he lowered his mouth to Rin’s cock. Rin cried out and bucked upwards, and then loosening as Auron sucked on the tip. Auron wiggled his finger all the way in and then started on the second one. When it was about halfway in, he twitched it, and gave a hard suck. Rin nearly jumped off the bed. He moaned loudly and called Auron’s name. Soon Auron was pumping his two fingers in and out of Rin. Rapidly, he added a third finger and as Rin’s cries picked up, he let Rin slip from his mouth. Rin mewled in protest when Auron pulled his fingers out. He gazed up at Auron as the guardian spread the fluid already seeping out of himself around his own cock. Auron lined himself up and pressed himself to Rin. He looked up to meet the Al-Bhed’s eyes. “Ready?” he asked.

Rin nodded. “Want you Auron.” He gasped. Auron slid himself in slowly; making sure Rin was in no pain. Rin writhed and called out as Auron slid past his prostate and on to come to a halt, deep inside him. Rin lifted his legs and wrapped them tightly around Auron’s back. Auron breathed out and for a second looked deep into Rin’s eyes. Then he pulled out and thrust back inside Rin. “Oh Auron. Fuck!” Rin shouted rising up to meet Auron’s thrusts. Auron growled and thrust harder, Rin had always liked it rough. They picked up speed and soon, Auron felt Rin tensing up beneath him. Auron growled and thrust into Rin one more time and that pushed Rin over the edge. He came, moaning Auron’s name, and his body tightening on Auron and the sound of his name from his lover’s lips was all it took to push Auron over the edge too. He came with a cry and one last thrust into Rin, collapsing on the other after he was spent.

After a moment, Auron pulled out of Rin and grabbed the towel he had kept nearby, just in case. He washed them both clean of semen and pulled Rin into his arms. He nuzzled the Al-Bhed’s hair. “I love you” he whispered. Rin sighed and squeezed Auron’s hand. “I love you too young master.” He returned.

As Auron lay drifting off to sleep, he realized that until he had lost Rin, that he had believed that Jecht would have been his first choice as a lover, the one he’d always wanted but never had, still believing during the pilgrimage that he would have been the best. But as he lay there next to Rin in the dark, Auron realized that maybe being second choice didn’t really mean second best after all.

A/N: well, there it is. My first Final Fantasy fic. I am working on an Auron x Tidus fic, but I don't know if I can write a lemon about Auron and a young man yet... we shall see. I hope you enjoyed.