Also, for those looking for a sex repulsed, sex averse, touch averse, asexual, this isn't the fic for you. I view John as someone that definitely falls on the asexual spectrum, but I see him as a very sensual person (loves being kissed and when bro rubs his legs or squeezes his butt, just never wants it to go further than that), and also as someone who wants to experience sex as a way to get closer to Dirk, his reasons are purely emotional, not sexual.
John was waiting in the pick-up area. He had already seen his father off, business trip to New York, he'll be gone for about two weeks. Of course, despite the fact that John was twenty now, this didn't stop his father from worrying about leaving him alone for two weeks. It's summer and he'd already been living in Texas for most of the past two years, attending university, you'd think Dad would stop worrying already. A father will always worry about his child, that is what fathers do. John laughed to himself, his dad worried too much, but he appreciated the care and concern, kind of made him feel guilty about telling his father he was inviting a "friend" over while he was away.
The tall blonde with anime shades strode into the pick-up area, pretty easy to spot the tan built figure in a sea of business suits and pasty faces. John waved him over with a smile. "How was your flight?"
"Good, good. What's with the outfit?" John was sporting his blue hoodie and plaid pajama pants, complete with Yoda slippers.
John looked down, "What's wrong with it?"
"Do you always go out in your pajamas?"
"Sometimes, it's really not that big of a deal. Besides, I had to get up early to take dad, I'd rather sleep as much as I can than dress nicely. If people don't like my outfit they can look away." John's tone rather laid back as a yawn escaped him. "Mind if we get some coffee before we head home?"
"Sure, there was a Starbucks inside, if you want."
"Nah, I don't want to go back in, there's another one down the block with a drive-thru."
"Okay." The two stepped outside only for Dirk to realize how cold the Washington summer felt. "I thought it was summer, why is it so cold."
"It's 65 degrees."
"It's raining."
"It's July, of course it's raining. Look, see, those people are in shorts. This is what summer is."
"That guy is wearing socks with his sandals."
"Yeah, well, people aren't really worried about looking cool here. You'll find that most people are dorks like me."
Dirk had never seen John so calm and silent. He was usually obnoxiously energetic. Must be too early for him. They exited the parking lot and at the nearest intersection, Dirk spotted the Starbucks, on either side of the street, both with full parking lots. He was surprised when John instead pulled into the parking lot of a Safeway.
"Sorry, I forgot we need milk and eggs, do you mind?"
"No, it's fine, but I thought you wanted coffee."
"I'll just get one in the grocery store."
"Wait, there's another Starbucks in the grocery store, when there's already two out here."
"Yep, I'll grab some coffee before we grab the stuff, come on." John motioned for the older man to follow him, taking his hand as they met on the other side of the car.
Sure enough, there was a little Starbucks kiosk type of structure near the door of the grocery store. "Hello, I'd like a triple, skim, 160, venti mocha, please. What about you Dirk?"
"I'm good."
John frowned, "He'll have a double, half and half, 140, grande latte, please." When Dirk gave him a questioning look John said, "You've had a long flight and said you were cold, this will warm you up. We've been together for over a year, I know how you drink your coffee." John paid and they waited for their drinks. While they waited, John noticed a collection of small cups filled with beverages on display. "Ooo, what are these?"
"Samples of our new frappuccinos, the ones with the green straw are cookie swirl and the ones with the red straw are caramel crunch, feel free to take one." Said the barista in a cheery tone. John snatched one with a green straw and gestured to them for Dirk to take one, but didn't push it when Dirk declined. In seconds, the sample was gone and their drinks were ready. John handed Dirk's drink to him and immediately reclaimed the free hand in his. Dirk blushed a little as John dragged him to the dairy section, the boy sure could be cute when he wanted to be, that little determined face with the Yoda slippers, just, too cute.
John let go of his hand to grab the gallon of milk. Dirk, reached and took the gallon from John's hand, giving the boy a quick peck when his face turned. The goofy grin he was rewarded made his chest clench, why was this boy so precious? And how did he have the ability to turn Dirk into a swooning school girl with one cheesy grin? "Okay, grabbed the eggs, let's go."
Dirk snapped back to reality "'Kay." The lines were surprisingly long this early in the morning, even in the express checkout. Of course an old woman had to take forty god damned items to a ten or less cashier.
"Hey, what's today?"
"Friday the 15th."
"Awesome, I'm going to grab something, stay in line."
"Sure."
John took off towards the bakery section, disappearing behind a display of donuts. The old women had finally paid for all of her things and there was only one person in front of them (with a reasonable amount of items), Dirk placed the milk and eggs on the conveyor belt. John came rushing back with a chocolate cake, a big five dollar sticker on top of the container. "Can't pass up five dollar Friday." He said cheerily. Dirk smirked and ruffled the boy's hair, "You eat too much sugar."
"No I don't, you don't eat enough. That's why you're so impassive all the time." They quickly paid their total and took the groceries to the car. Tossing their empty coffee cups in the recycling bin (John intercepted Dirk's cup headed for the trash) before leaving, everything quickly loaded up and the two back in their seats. "Hey, Dirk?" John reached over, turning the blonde's face towards his own, kissing the other sweetly, pulling away just enough to say, "I'm happy you're here."
Dirk held John's head in place, kissing him a little more forcefully, flicking his tongue across the other's lips. Dirk could hear a small giggle before John opened his mouth letting the wet appendage roam inside, sucking on it and getting the most amusing sound out of his boyfriend. Sucking on the tongue again earned strong hands pulling him over to the passenger seat, in his beloved's lap, softly petting muscular arms that held him in place. Dirk pulled away, kissing the younger's neck, just the way he likes, earning a cute surprised noise, a giggle, and a "We should get home! We can kiss more there, I promise."
"I'm happy I'm here too." Dirk happily sighed as he relinquished his claim on John's neck. "I missed you."
John kissed his forehead, "I missed you too."
Notes: And suggestions for couple activities and non-sexual reciprocation (I have several ideas, but I want to have a wider variety to chose from if you guys have ideas) are welcome! Constructive criticism is welcome too!