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Title: The Great Blackout of 2003
Author: Jules
Pairing: Nick/Kev
Part: 1/1
Rating: NC 17
Disclaimer: This story is made up for entertainment purposes. Fiction. Deal with it yo!
Warning: Slash warning. AU warning. Justin warning (he makes an apperance). Mentions 9-11-01 (do I need a warning for that?)

It was something that they would be talking about for years to come. People would be asking that one question, 'where were you when the lights went out?" Nick banged his head on his steering wheel in frustration. He could tell you exactly where he was at 4:15 pm on August 14th, 2003, he was stuck in rush hour traffic, multiplied by infinity. The worst part was that he'd had no idea what was going on. Or why there were thousands of people suddenly lining the streets, pouring out of office buildings, the Eaton's Centre, everywhere. They were on the sidewalks, the streets and on top of that, there was gridlock like he'd never seen before. It was as if he were in some movie, except no one had given him a script or screenplay. Nick was utterly confused.

He'd left work before normal that day, wanting to get home early to surprise his lover. Heading north on Bay Street, it wasn't until he reached Dundas that he found out that the traffic lights weren't working. Nothing was working. Not to mention the shit load of panicked pedestrians. It was clear that something was going on, something serious, so he shut the CD that was playing off and turned on the news.

"...massive power outage affecting all of Toronto. We are unsure as to what has caused it at this time, but we will keep you informed as we know more.."

Seconds later, Nick's cell phone rang. Answering, he was relieved to hear his lover's voice on the other end. "Nicky? Are you okay?"

"Fuck. Kevin, yeah. What the hell is going on? It's chaos here. I haven't moved in like fifteen minutes and there are people everywhere. Where are you? What's is going on?"

"I'm still at work baby. We're evacuating the building though. It's not safe to be here without power, but I don't know what's up. One minute everything's normal, the next we're in darkness and we can't even turn on the radio to find out what it is."

"They say it's a blackout in Toronto. Everyone's lost power." Nick checked the time and frowned. Feeling the heat beating down on him through the windows, he turned the air conditioning up higher and settled back. It was going to be a long trip home from the looks of it. Thankfully, they didn't live that far away. "I'm at Bay and Dundas Kev, walk to College and Bay and wait for me there. You should make it before I do." Kevin didn't work far from College Park and Nick knew that he'd have no problems picking Kevin up among the masses of people. Traffic was so slow that Kevin would have ample opportunity to find Nick's jeep and get in. This was one of those times that he was thankful they worked so close together. Kevin was a junior associate at a prestigious law firm, working his way up to Partner, where Nick was a financial advisor at BMO Nesbit Burns down at Bay and King St. The thoughts of Kevin trying to struggle home in this mess and in this stifling heat put Nick in a state of unease. The subways were out of service, as were the street cars. The busses were running but at a slow pace and packed completely full, and of course it was one of the hottest days of the summer, so walking the hour home would have been pure torture. Nick, for the first time since the whole mess had started, was thankful that he hadn't made it home yet, making it possible to pick Kevin up along the way.

It was another half hour before Nick was approaching the point where he'd told Kevin to wait for him. Looking to the side of the street, he saw his lover leaning against a telephone pole. He honked the horn and Kevin smiled, rushing towards him. The minute Kevin was engulfed in the SUV's cool air, Nick pulled him in for a lengthy kiss, almost devouring him. When they pulled away, Kevin was breathless and smiling. "God Nick, I was so worried. What's going on? Have you heard more?"

Nick kissed Kevin one last time before pulling away and advancing a few more inches. "They don't know. It's not just Toronto babe, apparently Scarborough, Mississauga, fuck all the way to Pickering and Whitby are out." Kevin's hand clasped Nick's tightly as he relaxed. Now that he knew his lover was okay he felt better about everything.

"I tried your office and couldn't get you. Then I had problems with your cell and I was so scared something had happened to you," Kevin admitted, squeezing Nick's hand tighter.

Nick brought Kevin's hand to his lips and kissed the knuckles. He threaded their fingers together, before saying "I'm okay babe. I'd left the office early to go home and surprise you. Then next thing I know, there's no traffic lights and people are going berserk." Kevin listened to Nick as he leaned in to turn the radio on, hoping for more information.

"..people are advised to slowly make their way home ....no need to panic ...everything is fine ....Please be cautious with water supplies, only use what you need and conserve. Other things that have been affected are cell phones, as they run on power grids and generators. If possible, use land lines to make calls..."

"That must be why I had a problem..." Kevin said, cut off by Nick's cell phone ringing. Both men shrugged as Nick answered it.

"Hello?"

"Nick? You okay?" Nick smirked at the sound of his half brother's voice on the phone. Leave it to him to call in the middle of a disaster. Either that or he heard it on the news that Toronto had been powerless and was calling to tease him about it.

"Actually bro, I'm not okay. It's chaos here and we have no power."

"I know, that's why I'm calling. Same here. About quarter after four the city went dark and shut down completely. Fucking insane."

Nick's pulse suddenly picked up and his heart was in his throat. Worry filled his previously calm mind. "Holy fuck! Are you okay?"

Kevin heard the anxiety in Nick's voice and squeezed his thigh comfortingly. "What's wrong?" he asked softly.

"Hold on," Nick spoke into the phone, turning to face Kevin. His lips were in a tight line, a grim expression on his face. "It's Justin. They've got no power either."

Kevin was shocked. "In New York? That far?"

"Apparently so." Nick focused back on the phone to find out more information. "What the fuck is going on J?"

"Well, first off, we know it's not a terrorist attack. They've assured us that much so don't worry big bro. All I know is that it's here, all of Ontario and ...well I'm not entirely sure but I heard the whole eastern seaboard is gone. All the way to fucking Ohio and shit too."

"Holy Jesus. All of Ontario? Eastern seaboard? New York? And they're SURE it's not a terrorist attack?" Nick's eyes met Kevin's and they both held their breaths. Neither were expecting it to be THAT expansive. Toronto sure. Southern Ontario okay, but a chunk of North America?

"Is he okay?" Kevin asked, feeling the same fear and anxiety that Nick was. September 11th was not a day that either man wanted to relive. Nick's stomach still churned at the memory, Kevin's as well. Justin, who was Nick's half brother, worked at the World Trade Centre, and when news had gotten out about the terrorist attacks that morning, he'd panicked. It only worsened when they'd tried for hours to contact him and got no answer. NO one had heard from or seen Justin since earlier that morning and there was no confirmation either way as to whether he was okay. Thankfully, it had turned out that Justin had gotten into work late that morning, and was in the lobby when the first plane hit. He'd spent hours tending to men and women who were hurt or shaken up by the ordeal and thus was impossible to contact. Nick had cried for over an hour when he'd finally heard his brother's voice on the phone. For an instant, Nick felt that same fear claim him now. He looked at Kevin and nodded.

Justin could hear the terror in Nick's voice and understood his concern. He knew he'd felt the same panic when he'd heard Toronto had been affected, and could only imagine what Nick had felt two years earlier when he'd been unreachable. "Sure Kaos. From what Josh says, it was a problem with a main grid, like a power surge or lightening hit it. Something like that. They're not sure if it was on your side or ours, but it's not serious. So I'm okay big brother."

Nick exhaled deeply, letting the tension expel from his body. "Good. Well, we're okay too kiddo. I'm finally pulling into the driveway so we're home."

Kevin took the phone from Nick and put it to his ear. "Jup?"

"Hey Kev, glad to hear you're okay. Just had to hear your voices and make sure you're fine. Let you know we're fine too. Fucking annoying as hell with no electricity but I'm sure we'll survive."

Kevin laughed as he headed into the house that he and Nick lived in together. "Yeah, tonight's going to be hell. Especially when Nick realizes that this means no TV." Kevin waited a few seconds before Nick's disappointed groan could be heard.

"Awww FUUUUUCK. It's the finale of Amazing Race tonight. God damn. Ten fucking weeks I've been waiting for this and ..." Both Justin and Kevin laughed.

"Well I better go Jup. Nick's pouting and we've gotta see what to do about our perishables."

The three men said good-bye and Kevin set Nick's phone on the counter. "So .." Kevin could see Nick's hands trembling and he approached the blonde, pulling him near.. "It's okay baby. He's okay."

"I know. But when he said ...It just .. I just .."

"Just a power out. Fried grids or something." Kevin pulled the battery operated radio from the counter and turning it on so they could listen to the news.

"...could be up to 48 hours before power is restored. People are once again recommended to conserve water and turn off all appliances that were on prior to the shortage. People who have food in their freezers should be notified that if it is a full freezer of frozen goods, it should be good for two days. Half full freezers are good for one day. After that, anything containing dairy, such as eggs or milk or cheese, should be thrown out, as should anything that smells even slightly off...."

Since the stove and microwave were off limits, the two men decided to barbecue their dinner. Kevin started grilling steaks they'd had marinating in the fridge, along with potatoes and corn, while Nick prepared a salad and set the patio table on the back deck. In no time they were relaxing in the back yard, enjoying a peaceful dinner.

"I took out the emergency candles and flashlights for when the sun goes down," Nick said. Kevin nodded, chewing his steak.

"Good thinking. This is going to be fine. I'm going to call the office and tell them I won't be in tomorrow. Might as well make a three day weekend of it."

"Me too. But they said Toronto will probably be last to get their power back anyways. I was listening to the radio and they said they're still not one hundred percent sure as to why it happened or whether or not it will happen again if we do get power back. So there's no point in worrying about it. Just enjoy the calm."

"Exactly." They finished dinner and headed inside to clean up before it got too dark. Once the dishes were done, Kevin dragged Nick back outside to the lawn chair. He pulled the blonde down so he was resting between his legs. It had been so long since they'd just relaxed like that, and Kevin wanted to enjoy it.

Usually, they would work after dinner or do something else, where although they were in the same room together, they were detached from each other. Either Nick was on the phone or watching TV while Kevin worked on his laptop, or Kevin was doing paperwork while Nick scanned the papers for work the next day. But as much time as they spent together, they were focused on other things. This was a perfect opportunity to remedy that. "Sit with me Nicky, I miss this. I miss us."

Truth be told, Nick missed it too. He missed their long endless talks about everything, how they could sit in silence but be perfectly tuned into one another. He missed how just being together was enough for them, but now they were always too busy for the little things. As the sun set, Nick and Kevin enjoyed the silence. Except for the constant blare of sirens in the background, the mood was serene and relaxed, almost romantic.

Kevin began trailing kisses up and down Nick's cheek to his temple and then his jaw. With a slight turn of his face, Nick captured Kevin's lips with his own, engaging the older man in a highly erotic kiss that left them both breathless. Within moments, Nick had adjusted himself so that he was sitting up, straddling Kevin's thighs intensifying the kiss. It was only when their lips were bruised, erections were straining against their pants and they were submerged in total darkness that Nick pulled away and stood up. "Come on Kev, let's go inside."

Kevin allowed himself to be led into the house. Nick turned on the flashlight and they headed up to the master bedroom. In minutes, he'd lit the candles scattered throughout the room, and left Kevin standing in the centre of their bedroom while he walked towards the master bath. Kevin heard the water running and was about to follow Nick. Just then, the blonde returned with a grin on his face.

"Lets take a bath."

A soft gasp echoed in the spacious bathroom as Kevin took in the sight around them. There were candles lit and a bubble bath drawn, with Nick standing with arms outstretched waiting for Kevin to advance. They began kissing once again, this time also taking the opportunity to begin undressing, themselves and each other.

Nick's hands caressed the skin on Kevin's chest, stroking the firm muscles. He could feel every breath his lover took, every time his muscles flexed or contracted and each goose bump that resulted. The desperation became evident and before long they were standing before each other, breathless and naked. Kevin's arms wound around Nick's waist and his hands rested on the blonde's luscious ass. He kneaded the fleshy mounds enthusiastically as their throbbing erections ground together sinfully. "God Kev... gotta stop..." Nick whimpered, dragging his tongue up the slender column of Kevin's throat. "I want to enjoy this ...want to take a bath with you."

With a groan of disappointment, Kevin pulled back and licked his lips. His eyes were still closed and he focused on trying to regain his breathing. "Well, then we better get in the water before I throw you down and fuck you right here."

Nick nodded, allowing for a soft whimper to escape his plush lips. Kevin stepped in first, followed by Nick. The blonde settled in between his closed legs, causing for Kevin to shift and push him forward. "Face me baby, I want to see you." Water splashed over to the bathroom floor and both men began to giggle as they wrapped their legs around each other in the tub. Nick picked up a cloth and began to delicately scrub Kevin's chest and shoulders. "I've missed this," Kevin said softly, echoing his sentiments from earlier.

"Me too." Their mouths met in a soft kiss and Nick gently slipped his tongue past Kevin's lips to explore. The kiss was lazy and slow, both men feeling it from their toes to their ears. Although Nick had been the one to instigate the kiss, Kevin could tell that something was wrong.

"Wanna talk about it?"

Nick sighed, pulling Kevin closer and burying his face in the older man's neck. "What's happened with us? Why is it taking a black out for this to happen?"

Kevin understood Nick's concern. It was something he had been contemplating all night. "Life is crazy and sometimes you lose sight of what is important."

"Well not anymore. I don't want to lose this."

"We won't Nicky. We won't let us." Kevin watched as some of the anxiety left Nick's eyes, but there was still something bothering him, he could tell. Kevin had an idea of what it was. "So babe, I was thinking. What would you say about taking our vacation in New York." They'd both decided to take holidays just after the labour day weekend, only two weeks away. No definite plans had been made, but they had talked about booking a last minute cruise. Nick's eyes instantly brightened and his face lit up.

Nick couldn't help but grin, showering Kevin's face with kisses. He hadn't seen Justin since before Christmas the year before and had wanted to pay the younger man a visit. "Yeah? For real?" He knew Kevin had wanted to go to the Mediterranean, they'd been pricing tours only days before.

"Yes I'm sure. We'll do the cruise at Christmas. Besides, it'll be better if we go then. Going from cold here to nice there is better than nice here to nice there. You know?"

Tears were threatening and Nick had to blink them away. He looped his arms around Kevin's neck before leaning in and kissing Kevin thoroughly, moaning into the older man's mouth. Nick let out a startled gasp as he felt a tight grip envelop his erection. He had been enjoying the quiet time with Kevin so much that he had forgotten how hard he was. As Kevin's fist pumped him methodically, Nick's desire returned in full force. All Nick could do was scramble closer, wanting nothing more to be as close to Kevin as possible.

"God... please Kev..." Nick could feel Kevin's own erection against his ass under water, but was powerless to do anything. His fingers were tangled in Kevin's damp hair as he thrust into the fist pumping his shaft. Water splashed over the side of the bathtub, adding to the mess that was already on the floor, while the candles flickered and cast the bathroom in a romantic glow. All they needed was music to set the scene perfectly, but as Nick's whimpers and moans echoed off of the walls, Kevin felt the mood was already perfect. His baby was perfect.

Kevin's grip tightened around Nick's engorged shaft as he felt the blonde sink his teeth into his neck. His own cries of pleasure joined Nick's as they moved together in the now almost empty tub. He wanted for Nick to cum, wanted to feel and watch the blonde release in orgasm. "Nicky ...please, baby. Cum for me. Let it go."

Kevin's husky voice penetrated Nick's thoughts and he growled. His orgasm was just in reach and he struggled to get there. "Just ...bit ...more..." Nick murmured against Kevin's mouth, their eyes locked. Kevin's lips curled into a grin, causing for Nick's to follow. They were still pressed together and Kevin knew exactly what it would take to push Nick over the edge.

"It's gonna feel so good when you cum Nicky, because then we can get out of this tub. Then I'm going to take you to the bedroom and fuck you. Fuck you good and hard and so damn long you'll be begging me. Begging me to speed up and ream you. You want that? You want me to fuck your ass so fast and hard it hurts? Or do you want it slow and sweet, me hitting that spot inside you over and over and over...."


Nick's eyes slammed shut and his whole body went stiff as his orgasm went through and hit in full force. He could vaguely hear Kevin still speaking to him, but could only focus on the tremors wracking his body. He felt a mouth on his and attempted to kiss Kevin with as much enthusiasm as he was being kissed with. Finally, he could open his eyes and breathe without problems. Nick found himself staring into intense green eyes.

"You okay?" Kevin smirked, pulling Nick to a standing position. He released the stopper on the bathtub and turned the water on to rinse them off. He knew they were to be careful with the water, but at that moment, he didn't care.

"Fucking amazing man." Nick allowed for Kevin to rinse him off. Both men giggled as they stepped from the tub onto the soaked floor. Once they were sufficiently dried off, Nick dropped both towels over the puddles to soak up the water. He heard Kevin's disapproving sigh and smirked.

"I'm going to pretend I didn't see that."

Nick stepped in closer and pulled Kevin close. When they were face to face, he took a hold of Kevin's erection and stroked it a few times. "In a few minutes, you won't give a shit either way baby. Trust me." He led the older man through the bathroom to their bed, stopping to tenderly stroke Kevin's cheek. "Now, your turn."

The kiss started slow and sweet, but soon turned hot and desperate. Their tongues battled fiercely for dominance as hands explored hard muscular expanses of skin. It was Nick that took the next step further. He quickly pulled Kevin onto the bed with him, positioning the older man on top of him. With legs tangled together, they continued kissing and exploring each others bodies. They were unsure as to how long the black out would last, so there was no need to rush. They had all the time in the world to make this last.

It was only when Kevin was teetering on the edge of his orgasm and Nick was begging for more that Kevin sat back on his knees. His breathing was laboured and he looked down at his lover through lidded eyes. "You are so fucking beautiful Nick." Kevin trailed his finger from Nick's lips down to his jaw and further. He traced first one nipple then the other, coaxing them to hardened buds before outlining the muscles on his stomach. As Nick trembled and shivered, Kevin smiled and continued his journey past Nick's stomach, ending by circling his cock. He gathered the pre cum on the tip of his finger. Kevin knew that Nick's eyes were focused intently on him and Kevin brought his fingers to his lips, darting his tongue out to clean them. Nick whimpered and Kevin moaned. "Absolutely gorgeous," he amended his earlier thought, leaning down to kiss Nick.

"No, you are Kev. You're gorgeous. You are beautiful. My own personal god."

Kevin adjusted himself so that Nick's legs were thrown over his shoulders, his body open and vulnerable to him. The blonde was absolutely breathtaking beneath him. Kevin paused for a moment to breathe in Nick's beauty.

There was no need for protection, the couple having long since stopped using it. Both had been tested repeatedly, and neither had been with anyone else for years. Kevin simply grasped the tube of lubrication in his hand and squirted some out, coating his erection generously. He then worked some onto his fingers in preparation to stretch Nick. Nick felt the first two fingers ease in and out of his body effortlessly. Kevin knew exactly how to work him and with what pressure. It was as he was working on the third and fourth fingers that got Nick squirming. It became so intense that Nick was forced to take Kevin's hand in his own, stilling it.

"NOW!"

Kevin nodded and leaned down to kiss him passionately. While Kevin was sucking on his tongue, Nick felt a familiar pressure on his asshole. Inch by inch, they felt their bodies connecting, Kevin holding his breath to remain calm, Nick tightening in response. They kept their gazes locked on one another as they whispered and intermittently kissed. When Kevin was deep as he could get, he stopped to enjoy the sensations of being inside of his lover. He started off slow, withdrawing slightly before pushing back inside, wanting to memorize every moment, every feeling. Nick's hands gripped his thighs, squeezing tightly as he assisted with each of Kevin's thrusts, deep into his body.

"You feel good Nick. So hot... so fucking tight." Kevin's face was buried in Nick's throat, and would occasionally lap at the sweat beading on the blonde's skin.

"Harder. You said ...you said you'd ...harder.." Nick whined. He wanted his lover to speed up and move harder inside of him. Unfortunately, Kevin wasn't complying. He seemed content in drawing it out.

"Wait for it love. I'm gonna make it so good for you."

The temperature in their bedroom rose to a stifling degree and it wasn't long before both men were drenched in sweat. Their slick bodies were moving in unison as Kevin slid in and out of Nick, loving him decadently. Nick reached up to wipe the hair from his eyes and stopped to trace the lines of Kevin's face. He offered his fingers for the older man to suck on and gasped as the digits were enveloped into Kevin's mouth. At that minute, Kevin slid against Nick's prostate and the dual sensation surprised Nick to the point that he couldn't hold onto his orgasm any longer and came instantly, coating their bodies with his warm, sticky juice.

Kevin's eyes darkened and he growled before taking Nick in a fast, demanding kiss. He could see the dazed expression on the blonde's face and smirked. It wasn't over yet. He knew how sensitive Nick was and could see the way his whole body was trembling with each push into his tight hole. "Hold on Nicky. Just a bit longer..."

"Kev.." Nick was whimpering, feeling tears in his eyes. The pleasure he was feeling was borderline painful, their coupling that intense. "So fucking good..." As much as he wanted Kevin to stop and give him a few minutes to come down from this high, he needed him to go on.

Kevin adjusted his body so that he was on his knees, giving him access to move more. He bent Nick just a little more, almost folding him in half, opening him up wider. He paused for only one moment before starting again, this time pistoning in and out of Nick furiously. He would pull out almost entirely before slamming back in, their bodies slapping together with a wet, loud smacking noise. Their grunts echoed off of the walls, Nick crying out with each brush against his prostate.

Slowly they could feel Nick's erection returning, pressing between them tightly. With a trembling hand, Kevin grasped it forcefully. He swallowed Nick's sharp cry and began working it with the same enthusiasm as he was fucking him. Nick pulled him down for a kiss and bit on his tongue. It was all Kevin needed to go over the edge, his orgasm hit him fast and hard, causing him to convulse and shake.

The moment Nick felt Kevin climax, he also came. He felt every load shoot deep inside of him and Kevin's cock spasm against his tightening walls. Amidst their orgasms, their hands clasped together over his head and their mouths found each other, feeding hungrily. Nick felt a connection with Kevin he hadn't in a long time and found it difficult to distinguish where he ended and the other man began. Before he knew it, Kevin had collapsed on to of him and they were breathing deeply. Nick ran a tired hand through Kevin's soaking hair trying to calm his heart rate.

Kevin took that hand and brought it to his mouth, kissing it lightly. "I love you Nick."

"I love you too baby." They laid in silence for a few minutes before Kevin stood and left the room. He returned with a battery operated radio and set it on the dresser before turning it on. Nick reached over to try and turn the lamp on the night stand on to see if they'd regained power. When nothing happened they shrugged and Kevin turned the dial to 680 News and headed into the bathroom, returning with two wet washcloths.

"...some areas have regained power. Kitchener, Georgetown, Burlington. Some parts of Toronto have been given power but will be on a rolling power system to allow for everyone to have access to it. Streets are relatively deserted, but we advise people that unless it is an emergency to stay home..."

Once Kevin cleaned himself and Nick he held his hand for the blonde to take. "Come on. It's too hot up here to sleep, we might as well go to the basement." Thankfully they had decided to fully furnish their basement, complete with a king sized sofa bed, which would definitely come in handy that night. Nick nodded and stood up, following his lover down the stairs. It was too hot and he was too tired to put any clothes on. Kevin had felt the same way, and so they padded through the house naked, enjoying that the further down they went, the cooler the air was becoming. As they passed the freezer, Nick had an idea.

"Ice cream."

"What?"

"My ice cream." Nick opened the freezer and reached for the carton he knew was there. Grinning, he held out the tub of Ben and Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream. Opening the container, he was relieved to see it was still edible. He grabbed two spoons and followed Kevin to the basement. They had made sure all candles were extinguished and the doors locked before climbing into the sofa bed. Kevin put the emergency flashlight on the coffee table pointing upwards as they both armed themselves with a spoon and began to hungrily devour the cold, creamy treat. After countless ice cream kisses, the empty carton was thrown onto the coffee table beside the now off flashlight. They curled up together as close as the heat would permit without overheating and relaxed into the sofa.

"So, how long to you think this will last?" Nick asked softly.

Kevin shrugged in the dark, knowing that Nick could feel the action. "No idea. But we've got enough food to last us if it's 48 hours. Plus, if other parts of the city are powered, we can just drive there to get what we need."

Nick turned so that he was laying on his side, nose touching Kevin's. Their lips were brushing and he smiled against his lover's mouth, feeling him smile in return. "Can I be honest?" Nick whispered softly.

"Yes," Kevin's response was just as soft.

"I wouldn't mind ...you know ... to go a few more days with no power..."

Kevin giggled, holding on to Nick a little tighter. "Me either."

Finis

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