Chapter 1
They had planned this trip for six months and the day had finally arrived. Under normal circumstances, leaving Salem for an extended period of time would be bitter sweet. Salem was one of those small towns where everyone knows everyone, yet secrets were just beyond reach. Although they had traveled before, neither Sonny or Will had ever been to the lush mountains of Northern California. It was the perfect way to spend their anniversary weekend and both of them were ecstatic. "You ready, man" Sonny said as he grabbed the rest of the luggage. "I was born ready" Will replied as he walked toward Sonny, grabbing the heaviest bag from his grip. Sonny smiled at Will "you sure you want to be stuck with me all weekend?" "You...Me...The Sierra Nevada's...I'm sure" Will said as he smiled and gave Sonny a tender kiss. Sonny took one last look at the apartment they shared before shutting the door and the two men headed for Salem International.
Despite airport security and all the long lines, traveling went well and Sonny & Will arrived in California on time. They quickly retrieved their luggage, got their rental car, and headed for the foothills. Undoubtedly, during the drive, Will made a quick call home to report that they had landed safely. His compulsive mother wouldn't have left them alone, otherwise. The scenery was spectacular. The large foothill pines and oaks were more amazing than they could have ever imagined.
Dusk was setting in as they pulled up to the cozy cabin in Kyburz. Uncle Vic had bought this place forever ago, but hadn't visited in quite some time. Sonny had vague memories of spending time with his family there when he was a kid. "We're here" Sonny said as he turned off the ignition and looked over at Will sitting in the passenger seat. He rested his elbow on the console and leaned over giving Will a quick kiss. "Come on, babe" he said as he nodded his head to the side "I'll race ya". "No contest" Will joked and they both high tailed it to the front door of the cabin.
Once inside, and out of breath, Will asked "What should we do first" as he stood hunched over, resting his hands above his knees. "Do you have to ask? It's freezing here" Sonny replied with chattering teeth as he rubbed his hands together. "Good call." Will grabbed some wood out of the stack next to fireplace and started a fire. Sonny sat on the couch, in front of the fireplace, admiring Will as he was hard at work. "Finally" Will said and walked over to Sonny, leaned over and gave him a long passionate kiss while resting his hands on either side of him. "What was that for" Sonny said as he gazed with love into his man's eyes. "It's because you, Mr. Kiriakis, are amazing" Will replied as he sat next to Sonny, lacing their fingers together. "Mmm, I'm amazing huh" Sonny asked with a smile that suggested he wasn't really expecting an answer. "You sure are." Will grinned, patted Sonny's thigh, and got up to go find a blanket for them to share.
"Hey Will, you want some warm cider" Sonny hollered from the small kitchen located right off of the main living area. "Sure" Will said as he made his way back to the couch with a big warm quilt. Sonny returned with the cider and as he approached the couch he tripped on part of the quilt that was draped on the floor. "Shit" Sonny said as he dumped cider all over Will "Oh my god, I'm sorry man". Will looked up at Sonny "Sure you are" he replied with much sarcasm and glaring eyes. At that moment they both busted out in laughter. "I really am sorry, dude" Sonny said as he caught his breath and placed the cups on the end table next to the couch "but I don't think apple cinnamon is your scent. Maybe you should take your shirt off". "Maybe you should take it off for me" Will replied as he raised his eyebrows. "My pleasure" Sonny confirmed. Sonny was immediately lost in Will's baby blue's as he got down on his knees in front of him. Will was still sitting on the couch as Sonny gently reached over and started to unbutton his shirt as they made lustful eye contact.
"You sure you didn't just intentionally dump cider on me" Will said sarcastically as he intensely looked into Sonny's chocolate brown eyes. "No, but I'm glad I did" Sonny replied with a sideways smirk. Will then grabbed a small pillow from the couch and tossed it on the floor. He then grabbed ahold of Sonny, pulling him down on top of him as he made his way to the floor in front of the fire. Their hard bodies were pressed together as they kissed passionately and with much desire. Sonny leaned up on his knees and removed his shirt as Will felt his mans toned body. They began to remove each others clothes then Sonny knelt back down kissing Will and caressing his ripped mid drift. "I love you. Will Horton" Sonny whispered before nibbling his lover's neck.