Nautilus Than Perfect by K.L. Hiers

Chapter 12.

THE KISSquickly reignited their passion, and it wasn’t long before Chase felt a new tentacle pressing inside his body. Everything was slicker now, and the thick appendage slid in without any resistance. It seemed to go on and on, and he couldn’t stop moaning.

It was beyond fantastic to be this full, and Chase let himself get loud. He wanted Merrick to know how much he was enjoying himself, and he eagerly rocked his body down to help keep him on rhythm.

Merrick followed the direction well, thrusting his tentacle deep and slow. He was making the most delightful little sounds: small gasps of surprise, delighted moans, and low growls that sent a shiver down Chase’s spine.

“This is better, yes?”

“Mmm, good,” Chase grunted. “So good.”

“Is the depth adequate?”

“Oh, yeah, yup, definitely.”

“Is this a satisfactory speed?”

“Ohhh, yeah.”

“Are you certain?” Merrick sounded tense.

“Merr… just… come on. Just do it. Don’t think about it. Just fuck me.” Chase’s body was so open, his hole sopping wet, and he dragged his teeth down Merrick’s jaw. “Come on… I can take more. Come on, Merry. Show me what you can do.”

Merrick shuddered, turning his head to catch Chase’s lips in another fierce kiss. “I do not wish to hurt you.”

“Come on,” Chase urged, trying to stretch his legs farther apart. “Give it to me, Merr. Please.”

Groaning loudly, Merrick sent another tentacle down to join the other. He held Chase close, kissing his cheek and his lips as he pressed the second tentacle in, his breathing catching. “Ah… Elwood… yes….”

“Oh fuck yeah.” Chase laughed giddily, groaning as his hole struggled to take on the added girth. Miraculously, there was no pain. He only felt a divine pleasure and the intense sensation of being filled.

It had been a long time since he’d been with someone, much longer than he dared to count. He’d expected some kind of physical resistance, perhaps a bit of discomfort, but there was none. Merrick fit inside of him as if they’d been molded for one another, and he couldn’t believe how good it was.

Not even his wildest dreams could have ever compared to this.

Chase was fully bared, every inch of his body and soul given over in worship to the radiant god above him. The most exquisite sensation of all was feeling this deity tremble in his most intimate embrace, and it was both humbling and empowering.

Elwood Q. Chase, lowly ol’ mortal magic enforcement detective, had Gordoth the Untouched giving up his title for a night in his bed.

The least he could do was let him know what a fine job he was doing.

“There you go, baby,” Chase purred. “Give me all of that tentacle-dick… you feel so fuckin’ good stretching’ me out… fuck… no one’s ever given it to me like you… I love you… fuck all, I love you so much. Come on, give it to me. I want you. I want all of you, baby….”

“Elwood.” Merrick’s voice cracked.

“Come on, baby,” Chase urged. “Give it to me. Make me fuckin’ come for you.”

The next sound that came from Merrick’s lips was a roar, so deep it vibrated the entire bed. He shifted, repositioning his body to pin Chase down, and he growled low, “Oh, and you will. Over… and over again.”

As Merrick’s hesitation faded, he thrust with more confidence. The two tentacles moved as one and plunged deep inside of Chase’s body. He found a steady rhythm and pounded harder, a new energy taking over his once faltering movements.

“Ahhh, fuck!” Chase shouted, his knees trying to draw up against the new onslaught. He was getting close, so very close. Fuck, it was good, right on the edge of too much, it was—

Almost immediately, Merrick came to a full stop. “Am I hurting you?”

“No, no, no!” Chase shook his head. “Fuck, come on! Don’t stop, baby boy! Please—ahhh, there we go!” He groaned low as Merrick got going again. “Come on! There!”

Merrick’s back bowed as he thrust, and he growled hungrily. It didn’t even sound human, a glimpse of the god hiding in this human shell. “Elwood… by all the gods….”

“I know, baby.” Chase grunted, closing his eyes tight. “It’s so good… fuck….” He tugged at the tentacles holding his arms down, freeing one hand so he could reach down and feel where Merrick was entering him. His rim was tender, wet, and now he couldn’t stop touching himself.

He slid his fingers over the slippery tentacles thrusting away and let his head fall back against the bed. The sweet pressure of release was building up again, and he didn’t want to lose it. He grabbed his cock with his other hand, quickly stroking himself back to hardness.

“No,” Merrick suddenly snapped, several of his tentacles whipping Chase’s hands back and pinning them to the sheets. “I shall give you your pleasure.”

“Then fuckin’ give it to me,” Chase demanded, struggling against Merrick’s tentacles. “Fuck! Please!”

Merrick’s eyes raked over Chase’s body, and his tentacles suddenly felt thicker. They were both pumping so hard and so fast and suddenly had focused in on that one spot—

“Ah, Merry!” Chase cried, his thighs trembling as he came. It hit him fast enough to make him gasp before taking a deep breath to power a strangled moan, his cock unloading all over his stomach and chest.

He was grateful for all of Merrick’s tentacles keeping him firmly in place because he couldn’t stop moving; his hips were slamming down to get more of that divine pressure as his thighs fought to close to stave off the impending overstimulation. His skin was on fire, and he felt like he was actually floating outside of his own body.

Each pulse from his cock was a hymn of pure ecstasy, sung with eager moans and breathless whispers, and just when Chase thought it was over, Merrick came.

Two fat loads flooded his hole, increasing the hot tension and sending him over the edge again. Chase was sobbing now, riding out every impossible quake as his cock shot across his stomach once more. His chest was too tight, and he was left wheezing as he struggled to come to terms with what had just happened.

It was impossible, beautiful, and he already wanted more.

“I love you,” Merrick whispered before claiming Chase’s lips, kissing him passionately. His tentacles had stopped moving but remained as they were, still seated inside of Chase’s body.

“I love you,” Chase mumbled, his voice weak. He was shaking, sweating, and miraculously it felt like he was still coming. The storm of sensation calmed when Merrick touched his cheek, and he could finally breathe again. “Heh. Definitely not the Untouched now.”

Laughing, Merrick gave him another kiss. “I should think not.” His tentacles relaxed, and he wiped the sweat from Chase’s brow. “You are… amazing. This has been incredible.”

“Me? Ha!” Chase grinned. “You’re the one doin’ all the work.”

“Well, I am enjoying myself very much. I do not mind.”

“Oh, trust me, Merry. I am not complainin’.”

“I wish… I wish to turn you over now,” Merrick confessed. “To… to hold you while I am inside you… I am sorry, I am having trouble describing what I want.”

“It’s okay.” Chase stretched, waiting for Merrick to move off him before clumsily rolling over onto his side. “Mm, like this?”

“Yes,” Merrick breathed, immediately pressing himself against Chase’s back.

Chase shivered as Merrick stroked his belly, and he was startled by how emotional he suddenly felt. The touch was worshipful, and experiencing such affection for the part of his body he hated the most was making his eyes hot.

Merrick traced each and every stretch mark and scar, kissing Chase’s shoulder as he gingerly withdrew his tentacles. “You are… so beautiful.”

“So are you.” Chase closed his eyes as he felt the nudge of another tentacle at his hole, and this one was different than the others. “Ah, bringing out the big guns, huh?”

“Are you using crude humor to mask your vulnerability?”

“Are you or are you not gonna fuck me with one of those giant tentacle-dicks?”

Merrick laughed and hugged Chase close. “Mm, well, that was my plan if you are still certain you want to have all of me.”

“Come on,” Chase urged. He didn’t know how he wasn’t passed out from exhaustion yet, but he wanted more. “I’m ready.”

Merrick rubbed Chase’s belly as he pushed inside, and he groaned. “Ah… Elwood….”

The stretch danced with pain, and Chase’s eyes teared up. It was overwhelming enough to be held like this, but that massive tentacle-cock working him open was a whole new level. He’d never taken anything so big, and he almost wanted to laugh at how absurd it was.

It shouldn’t fit. Fuck, there wasn’t any way… but the ridges were going deeper and deeper until the knot was right there, pushing against his ass.

Merrick was taking his time, but Chase couldn’t stop himself from crying out. Any threat of discomfort faded quickly, and Merrick didn’t try to force his knot inside. He continued to kiss and pet Chase everywhere he could reach, his other tentacles wrapping all around him.

“Good, it feels so good,” Chase managed to pant, his voice hitting a higher pitch when Merrick lifted his leg. It changed the angle, and the tentacle-dick seemed bigger, and the knot suddenly slipped in and made him moan.

Chase was lost to every fantastic thrust and the sounds of Merrick moaning in his ear, the tension in his body winding up for another orgasm. He could hardly believe it was happening, but he was too absorbed in the moment to question Merrick’s divine bedroom prowess.

Despite having been a virgin for however many thousands of years, Merrick was impressive, not to mention a very fast learner. He seemed to be reading all of Chase’s body language and dissecting all of his cries, trying to figure out what he liked the most.

He tilted Chase’s body forward, nearly pushing him face-first down into the bed as he continued to pound into him.

“Oh, Merr,” Chase groaned, rocking his body back to meet Merrick’s thrusting. “God, yeah, just like this. Right there, right fuckin’ there. Ah, baby boy, come on… gonna come. You’re gonna make me fuckin’ come!”

There, Chase was coming again. His skin was hot and tingling, and he ground down into the bed as his cock unloaded. Everything was sensitive and excited, and he was frantic to keep the feeling going for as long as he could.

“I love you,” Merrick gasped, his strong grip trembling as he redoubled his efforts and pounded Chase’s body even harder. “Ah, Elwood, I love you so much!”

“I love you too. Fuck, I love you. I love you!” Chase screamed when Merrick came, the knot swelling inside of him and creating so much intense pressure that he climaxed immediately. It was like going mad, trying to grapple with so much at once, and he sobbed loudly, pivoting his body between humping the bed and slamming back on Merrick’s tentacle-dick.

The pleasure went on for several minutes, the two of them locked together as they both quivered and shook. Chase couldn’t seem to catch his breath, and it still felt like he was coming. The bliss finally faded, and he went limp, utterly exhausted.

His hole was still clenching around Merrick’s tentacle-dick, and the slightest shift made them groan in unison. He weakly reached for Merrick’s hand, drawing it up to rest against his chest.

“Well,” Merrick said, noticeably out of breath, “I think that I may need a moment before we continue.”

“Ah, did I manage to wear out a god?” Chase teased, enjoying how Merrick’s tentacles coiled all around him. “Go me.”

“It is very overwhelming,” Merrick replied after a thoughtful moment. “The physical pleasure aside, knowing I am sharing myself with you… that we are being joined… it is….” He paused again, visibly fighting to find the right words. “It is like our souls are touching.”

“Yeah.” Chase smiled at that, and he turned to kiss Merrick’s cheek. “It’s pretty damn awesome, huh?”

“I am very glad you were my first.” Merrick ducked his head against Chase’s shoulder. “I would not have wanted this any other way.”

“Even with the whole world-might-be-ending bit?”

Merrick snorted. “That I could do without. But as we have already established, they lack the key ingredient to conduct the ritual successfully.”

“Somebody with stars in their blood, yeah?”

“Exactly so.”

Chase stretched his legs, listening to his hips and his knees pop. “Mmm. Damn.”

“Are you all right?” Merrick’s brow furrowed. “I can heal you if you—”

“No, no, I’m okay.” Chase grinned. “Oh, I am so okay. Just old, Merr.” He rolled his eyes at Merrick’s flat stare. “Yes, I know you’re technically thousands of years older than me, but arthritis isn’t exactly a godly problem, is it?”

“Fair point.” Merrick gently pulled his tentacle-dick out from between Chase’s legs.

“Fuck.” Chase loved how Merrick’s impressive come leaking out of him felt, and he had to touch himself. He gasped when he found his hole so open and wet, slipping his fingers inside to feel how loose he was.

Merrick’s hand joined his, tentatively tracing around the edge of Chase’s hole. “Elwood… you feel so different… I want….” His eyes were wide and black as he looked at Chase, pleading, “I want to see.”

“Help yourself, baby boy.” Chase had to hold back a laugh at how quickly Merrick wiggled down between his legs. A few tentacles abruptly turned him flat on his back and spread his legs. “Ah, mmm, eager, are we?”

“Yes.” Merrick stroked the underside of Chase’s thighs, one of his smaller tentacles slipping inside Chase’s wet hole to explore.

“Mmm….” Chase dropped his head back as the tentacle twisted at an impossible angle, and his cock twitched. He could feel himself trying to get hard again, and he reached down to stroke his fingers over the top of Merrick’s short hair.

“You are so soft,” Merrick whispered in awe. “I did this to you…?”

“Yeah, you did.” Chase chuckled. “You’re welcome to do it any damn time you’d like.”

“I am afraid I would not accomplish much if I took you based on my desire, seeing as how I want you incessantly.”

“Mm, I wouldn’t complain.” Chase gasped as the tentacle pushed deep enough to make his toes curl. Yup, definitely hard again. His arousal was rekindled, and he moaned as the tentacle curled upward to press against his prostate.

“I wish to be inside of you again,” Merrick said quietly, the slim tentacle rocking steadily. “May I have you again, Elwood?”

“Fuck yeah.” Chase dragged Merrick up against his chest to kiss him, wrapping his legs around his hips. He felt the second tentacle-dick, the other big monster, pressing against his hole. “Mmm, yes, come on, give it to me.”

Merrick took his time, pushing in inch by inch until the tentacle-dick was thrusting alongside the smaller tentacle still pumping inside of Chase’s ass. His knot popped in and swelled, and he growled in absolute delight. “Elwood… by all the gods…!”

Chase gave himself over to Merrick’s every thrust, marveling at the incredible feeling of both tentacles fucking him so efficiently. They moved together as one massive girth, occasionally parting so the smaller one could push against the sweet spot inside of him while the other kept on slamming.

Merrick used his other tentacles to lift Chase’s hips from the bed, apparently seeking the angle that would make him scream the loudest. Even in the midst of such primal passion, Merrick was touching Chase all over, stroking his thighs and the curve of his stomach.

“I love you, I love you, fuck, I love you,” Chase chanted, clinging to Merrick’s forearms. His body felt like it was floating, the relentless pounding taking him over the edge of climax so many times, he lost count. It was an endless wave of bliss, riding the crest of one orgasm right into the next.

Even when Merrick came with a joyous roar, he kept stroking Chase’s intimate parts to coax one final climax from him.

Chase was trembling, and his eyes were stinging with tears. His entire body was heavy, hot, and he could barely lift his head. He didn’t know what to say, and he kissed Merrick, putting everything he had into it with the hope that the message was received—that he still couldn’t believe this had happened, the man he loved was a god and loved him too.

He was absolutely exhausted, sore, and more than a little sticky.

Fuckin’ worth it.

“I love you,” Merrick said, bringing the covers over them and snuggling against Chase’s side.

“Love you too.” Chase lifted his arm so Merrick could cuddle closer, and they stayed like that for several long moments, quiet and happy.

Merrick tidied them both up with a thought, and Chase was grateful he didn’t have to get up and grab a shower. He really didn’t want to move. Maybe ever.

“I am very happy,” Merrick said, his eyes dark and full of stars when he looked up at Chase. “Thank you.”

“Ha, thank you. I’m happy too. Really fucking happy.” Chase beamed. “So, how does it feel to finally be Touched?”

“Wonderful,” Merrick replied with a bright smile.

“Yeah?”

“Now I understand what all the fuss was about at those orgies.”

Chase cackled. “Dammit, I love you.”

“And I love you.” Merrick kissed Chase’s cheek. “So very much.”

“I love you so much it’s downright squidiculous.”

“Was that….” Merrick snorted. “Did you just…?”

“Make an amazing pun? I conch believe you have to ask.”

Merrick laughed. “Oh, that is even worse!”

“Come on. We both know what a sucker you are for ’em.” Chase was delighted by the way Merrick was laughing now, and he had to keep going. “Seeing as how you’re currently octopying my bed, I wanna make sure you stay for a while.”

“Ah, and you think this is working?”

“I know it is. Out of all the places in the whole wide tunaverse, this is exactly where you want to be.”

“Tunaverse?” Merrick was laughing even harder. “Come on!”

“Hey! You try coming up with these damn jokes instead of just laughin’ at them!” Chase laughed until he was cut off by a yawn he tried to hide with his palm.

“Mmm, I suppose I have worn you out finally?” Merrick petted his hair.

“I’ll be ready to go in no time.”

“Bedtime now,” Merrick ordered with a smirk. “We still have much work to do tomorrow.”

“Meh. Work is overrated.”

“Sleep.”

“I love you.”

“And I love you.”

“Really?” Chase teased, laying his head down and getting comfortable. “Like really, really love me?”

“I love you so much… it is quite squidiculous.”

Chase laughed. “See? That one is great.”

“Sleep sweetly, my mate,” Merrick whispered, kissing Chase’s brow as his tentacles squeezed him all over.

“Mmm, good night, baby boy.” Chase melted into the wonderful embrace and closed his eyes. Here in Merrick’s many arms, he was safe, loved, and utterly content.

It was like coming home.

Sleep came quickly for Chase, and he slept long and hard. He dreamed about floating castles up in the stars and strange green winds. He didn’t wake up until he heard his phone beeping, and he reached over to swat off the alarm. That’s when he noticed he had a new notification.

It was a text message alert.

He was still wrapped up in Merrick’s tentacles, and he wiggled around trying to free himself. He didn’t know why, but he had the weirdest feeling he needed to read the message.

“Good morning,” Merrick said, his tentacles drawing Chase back in so he could kiss him. He’d clearly been awake for some time. “Mm. It is very early. Did you sleep well, my love?”

“Fuckin’ amazing. Mmm.” Chase took a moment to enjoy how handsome Merrick looked in his bed, his face almost glowing in the first hint of morning light. He could imagine waking up like this every morning. “Damn.”

“What?” Merrick blinked.

“Just you, baby boy,” Chase replied, kissing him sweetly. He heard his phone beep again. “Mm, hang on one sec.”

“Here.” Merrick’s tentacles reached over to the bedside table and came back with Chase’s phone. “I heard it make a sound, but I did not want to pry.”

“Thanks.” Chase tapped on the screen to access his messages. “It’s not a big deal. Hell, if it was dispatch, they just woulda called.”

The text was from Ollie, and it had been sent around one in the morning. Reading it made Chase’s heart drop down into his gut.

heyyy sorry to bug u so but im a lik srunk ans i think i know where those cultist dudes are. call me. cuz its like in my parking lot.

Immediately, Chase dialed him.

“What is wrong?” Merrick asked, frowning at the distressed look on Chase’s face.

“It’s Ollie.” The call kept ringing. “He said he mighta figured out where the cultists are. He said they were in his fucking parking lot, and now he’s not picking up.”

“Perhaps he had a long night?” Merrick made a face. “His alcohol consumption is concerning.”

“Yeah, I know, but this doesn’t feel right.” Chase frowned when the call went to voicemail. He tried to call again, getting out of bed and looking for his clothes.

Merrick was up behind him, all of his tentacles vanishing in a quick whirl. “We can drive over there if you wish.”

“No, we need to get there like, like, right now.” Chase fumbled for some underwear from a pile of what was hopefully clean laundry. His heart felt fluttery and weird, and he could not shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong.

“Here.” Merrick touched Chase’s shoulder.

In a quick flash, they were both dressed. Chase was wearing a suit from his closet and his trusty hat, and Merrick had put on the same suit he’d wore yesterday.

“Okay. Let’s go,” Chase said, still frantically dialing Ollie’s phone in hopes of an answer. “You gotta take us there now. Like, wiggle your god tentacles and poof!”

“Elwood,” Merrick warned, “I cannot do that. I will not be able to explain how we got there if—”

“Right now, fuckin’ please! For the fuckin’ love of all the gods, Merr!” Chase pleaded, grabbing Merrick’s arm. “I can’t fucking explain it, but I know something is fucked-up. I can’t wait. Can you please just do this for me? Please?”

Merrick frowned, but he nodded in agreement. “Yes, Elwood. We will go.” He laid his hand over Chase’s, and in a blink, they were inside Ollie’s apartment.

As soon as Chase looked around, he thought he was going to throw up.

The entire apartment had been torn apart; the chair was knocked over, liquor bottles were scattered across the floor, and there was a small splatter of blood on the wall by the remnants of the shattered door.

Ollie was gone.