Love is a Battlefield
Volume 2 Chapter 3
Together again
August 2
It was 10 am and the hot rays of the sun were entering the room through the open window, slowly raising the already warm temperature of the air. Such concentration of warmth started to bother Eric who finally woke up as a ray of light slowly crept through his bed and rested on his face. The chubby boy grunted displeased as he turned around in the bed to escape from the light, trying to grasp at least a couple more minutes of sleep. But the conscious side of his brain had already settled in and no matter how hard he struggled to go back to sleep, it was just a lost battle.
Sighing heavily, Eric rubbed his eyes with his fists and sat on the bed, knowing that he wanted to get out but not able to do so. Maybe it was the warmth of the air around him but he just stood there for a couple of minutes, looking around the room but not really seeing it through somewhat blurred eyes.
Then, Eric heard the muffled sound of the phone ringing and looked at the door, thinking that he should get up and answer it, but instead he just sighed and waited for his mother to do so.
After a couple more rings, the phone didn't made another sound and Eric supposed that his mother had gotten it up, or maybe whoever was calling didn't deemed said call to be so important. Just a moment later, the chubby boy heard the voice of his mother calling for him - Eric! Phone for you! - Eric rolled his eyes and heavily got out of the bed. Who could be calling at that hour asking for him? As if she was reading his mind, Eric's mother said - It's your friend Kyle! -
The husky boy completely opened his eyes and a smile came quickly to his lips at the mention of his boyfriend's name. He hurried to the door and opened wanting to run downstairs to pick up the phone immediately. Then, Eric stood frozen at the door and closed it again quickly getting his face completely blushed. He remembered that due to the warmth of the previous night, he had decided to sleep completely naked and he had just been on the brink of going downstairs like that - I'm coming! - Shouted Eric to the door and quickly looked around for his boxers and a t-shirt. Finally ready after a couple of seconds, the chubby boy hurried to the living room and grabbed the phone his mother was handing to him without even looking at her.
Eric looked as his mother left the room and when he heard the sound of the kitchen door closing, said with a smile - Hello sweetie! -
- Hi honey! - Said Kyle almost whispering, although his excitement was obvious - Did I wake you up? -
- Kinda - Replied Eric - I had woken up a few minutes ago but I was sort of slumbering on the bed, not really able to fully wake up... -
- Oh, sorry... - Said Kyle apologetically - Do you want me to call you later? -
- Not at all! - Said Eric chuckling - I told you I was already awake and in fact, thanks to you now I'm finally out of the bed. But what about you? I thought you were going to be pretty tired after coming so late yesterday -
- Well, I was pretty tired but I woke up like, half an hour ago and I just didn't felt like going back to sleep - Replied Kyle - Besides, I was needing to talk to you... -
- Has something happened? - Asked Eric getting a little worried.
- No dummy - Chuckled Kyle with that sweet and cute sound that always made Eric's heart to get all fluttery - I was just wanting to hear your voice again... I've missed it so bad -
The chubby boy smile grew wider and sighed - Sweetie... I've missed you too a lot. In fact, as soon as I heard that it was you calling now I immediately jumped from the bed to come downstairs - He blushed again and said - Though it was a good thing that I stopped before going out of my room because I was... Well... Not dressed enough... -
- Since when does it bother you to go around your house with little clothes on? - Asked Kyle puzzled - And specially to answer the phone -
- Well, try with "no clothes at all" instead... - Replied Eric with an embarrassed chuckle.
- Oh... - Replied Kyle and after a couple of seconds whispered - You were sleeping naked? -
Eric could almost hear him blushing too and chuckled again very amused - Well, it was pretty hot last night and even having the window opened didn't helped... -
- Well, I bet that you looked pretty hot last night... - Said Kyle with a low and husky voice that Eric had never heard him talking with. The chubby boy stood for a couple of seconds with his eyes opened wide from the surprise. He had never expected Kyle to say something like that and in that way. Still, those words and specially that tone ignited a fire inside Eric and he felt the need for more of that as he was feeling that not just him had fully woken up by then.
Not wanting to sound so surprised by Kyle, Eric spoke again with a lower tone - Well well... What do we have here... Looks like our little guy is getting into this pretty quickly... -
Kyle laughed nervously and said - I don't know what came over me... That image of you sleeping like that just came on my mind and just... - He stopped talking but Eric could hear his hasted breathing - I don't know, I was trying to sound... Sexy? -
Eric chuckled at the cuteness of his boyfriend being so flustered after his attempt of a sexy talk. Although he couldn't lie, Kyle had gotten him more turned on with those simple words and that exquisite tone, than any amount of smutty stuff he could get his hands on - Well, if you wanted to sound sexy, I can tell you that you damn right accomplished your goal... - Said Eric still with his low and husky tone.
- It's a good thing that I'm alone at home right now then - Replied Kyle chuckling - Because I couldn't stand anyone seeing me like this -
- Not even me? - Asked Eric dragging the words seductively. He laughed a little internally at the sound of Kyle's heavy breathing. Although Eric was feeling hot as hell too and he wasn't sounding flustered just thanks to years of experience of controlling himself to not show what was happening inside him. Still, the thought of having Kyle so cutely flustered for trying to act sexy for him was making it really hard for Eric to keep that self-control.
- Dammit Eric! - Exclaimed Kyle - Let's please stop this because my parents are gonna be back at any minute and there's no way that I can... -
- What? You need something to soften in there? - Asked Eric with a devious smirk on his lips and very amused at Kyle's reaction.
- Well yeah... - Replied Kyle with a quite audible embarrassment on his voice - Fuck Eric, how do you manage to be so cool while talking about this stuff? -
- Who said anything about being cool? - Asked Eric chuckling - I'm hella hot right now... I just happen to be a little more experienced in controlling myself when speaking... -
- Really? - Asked Kyle shyly - I mean, did you got hot because of this? -
- Of course I did - Said Eric smiling at how innocent and cute Kyle had sounded - I don't want to get you even more riled up but I gotta tell you that there's no way I can lower things down again in here without properly taking care of them... -
Kyle laughed and said - You make all of this to sound so... I don't know, easy and well, it feels so right to be talking with you like this... - Eric smiled again and Kyle continued - I was so scared of sounding lame or stupid... But you made all of this to come out on me so naturally, even if I never thought of myself doing this kind of stuff -
- Well, I'm happy to hear that - Said Eric warmly - Even if you never thought about it, you are very sexy Kyle... And I'm glad that you're discovering that by my side... -
- I'm happy about this too you know? - Said Kyle - I mean, I love being with you, I love you, so much... But all the, well, sex related stuff is still kinda scary to me... At least when I think about it by myself. But when I'm with you, all of that sort of comes out naturally and it feels really good -
Eric smiled and said - That's really good to hear sweetie. I know that these things are still a little hard for you - He chuckled – Pun totally intended... But seriously, I would never want to pressure you with any of this stuff and you saying that you're feeling it naturally makes me happy. And don't you ever think that you could sound stupid because you won't. Even if you never thought about all this, you're so effortlessly fucking sexy... -
Kyle laughed shyly again and said - Well, I'm not the only one... Maybe I never thought about something like this because I hadn't known someone who could really wake up this kind of feelings in me. But when I look at you it's like... I don't know, I get this burning feeling of needing to see even more, to be close to you, touching you... - Kyle took a deep breath and said - Wow, it's happening again... We better change the subject or I will have to spend like half an hour sitting on the couch to not let anyone see the state I'm in... -
Eric laughed at that and said - That's fine sweetie... We better let that for when we're together again... -
- You're right - Chuckled Kyle - Speaking of that... I want to see you again... -
- Me too honey - Replied Eric sweetly.
- I would love to do something today, but I'm still kinda tired - Said Kyle sounding disappointed - I'm sorry... -
- You don't need to apologize for that Kyle - Replied Eric - I thought you would be tired after such a long trip. It's okay if you want to take the day to rest -
- But I want to do something tomorrow okay? - Asked Kyle - At least I want to see you again for a while... -
- I would love that - Said Eric smiling - Maybe we could go for a little walk? As long as the day isn't so hot as today... -
- That would be great - Replied Kyle happily - Maybe we could get together around 3 or 4 pm... When the day starts to get a little cooler... -
- Sweet! - Said Eric - I'll be by your house at 4 then, okay? -
- Sure - Replied Kyle smiling - I'm so happy to be here again... -
- Me too honey - Said Eric warmly - I'll see you tomorrow then? -
- Yeah... I will go back to my room now before my parents come back - Said Kyle, then he chuckled a little - I'm still a little embarrassed of them seeing me here like this... -
- Ah yes... Hard things are hard to come down on their own... - Said Eric lowering his tone a little but clearly amused.
- Stop saying the word "hard" like that! - Chuckled Kyle embarrassed - I better go now before you keep on going with that... - The red haired boy sighed - Still, it was so nice to talk with you again... -
- It was indeed - Replied Eric smiling - I love you my cute little guy... -
- I love you too my beautiful teddy bear - Said Kyle - See you tomorrow... -
- See you tomorrow - Said Eric and waited for Kyle to hung up. After a moment of silence, Eric heard the click of the call coming to an end and he also hanged up the phone, smiling widely and with an urgent need of taking care of the business inside his boxers.
After spending the rest of the morning playing and generally just lazying around in his room, Eric heard his mother calling him to have lunch around midday. Even if Eric's relationship with his mother was very messed up and even with all the bad stuff she had done, Eric's mother had always managed to make appearances work so to everyone else; and sometimes even to themselves; they seemed to function like a normal family. One of the little things she kept doing to maintain those appearances was to always have an strict schedule with the meals and, even if as of lately they had stopped doing it, she always tried to have a little of small talk at the table during said meals. But as Eric grew up and realized the implications of everything that had going on in his house and what really meant all the things his mother had him do for all those years, the chubby boy had spent the last two years just maintaining their contact to a necessary minimum, avoiding the talks that somehow intended to mask the awful situation he had been living in. Eric had thought that his silent point had been made clear long ago, so he was very surprised when in the middle of the lunch he heard his mother saying - So... You started to hang out with your friend Kyle again? It has been a while since he came in here... At least before your birthday -
Eric stood frozen for a few seconds at the unusual talking at the table and just stared at his plate silently. Then, with a deep frown, he tried to just keep eating without even thinking about answering to that. What was with that question anyways? Since when did she cared about him having friends? Eric rolled those questions inside his head as a bitter and toxic anger corroded his heart at the thought of how his mother was daring to talk about his friends when the things she had done to him had been one of the main reasons for his lack of friends during such a long time.
- Anyways... I'm happy that you're getting along with him again - Said Eric's mother knowing that her son wasn't going to answer - I always liked that boy. He's so polite and nice... It was a shame that things went sour between you two for so long - Eric concentrated on eating although he could barely swallow since the anger and disgust at the whole scene was forming a lump on his throat that made it very difficult to do it - I'm... I'm sorry about that... - Eric's mother finally said with an unmistakable apologizing and sorrowful tone that he couldn't remember coming from her ever before.
Eric lowered his fork and without raising his head looked at her with an expression that showed both surprise and anger. The chubby boy was feeling a turmoil of pain and fury inside him at the thought of his mother talking so lightly about such a thing when she had been one of the main reasons for his loneliness. But then, a shard of guilt? Pity? Hit Eric at the sight of his mother's eyes clouded by tears as she looked at him with visible regret painted on her face. The large boy hardened his grip on the fork he was still holding, his hand becoming a little shaky with the force at which he was gripping the utensil as his mind played red tinted memories of him crying alone at night, after some client had just left him both disgusted by physical contact but craving for a warm and protective hug.
Eric closed his eyes for a second and tried to breathe deeply to control his feelings. The last thing he wanted was an argument with his mother to taint a day that had started so nicely to him. Eric had successfully avoided such arguments for a long time, assured on the silent agreement he had with his mother of practically ignoring each other for a long time and he wasn't going to fall into that now. Finally letting go of his fork, the chubby boy opened his eyes and with a killer glare that was directed at no one in particular said - I'm going out - Strangely, he had expected his mother to say something, to at least scold him for not finishing his meal, but instead, she just nodded defeated and stared at her plate. Eric stormed out of the kitchen and then out of his house, slamming the door on his way out.
Not even acknowledging where he was going, Eric walked down the street with a maddening fury ravaging through his heart and tears stinging his eyes. Just a couple of blocks later, when the horn of a car made him notice he was about to cross the street on a red light, he managed to look around and realized that he had been walking in the direction of Kyle's house. With a light chuckle, Eric wiped the tears from his face and started to walk again, at a calmer pace. For a moment, he tried to detach himself from what had induced him to such a raged state and just set his mind on walking to his boyfriend's house. Somehow that thought managed to cool off his anger a little and strangely soothed his heart.
After ten minutes or so, Eric finally reached Kyle's house and just stood there, staring at it for a while, not sure about what to do next. The husky teen had the urge to call out for Kyle and ask him to spend the rest of the day together, especially if they could hug each other for a long while... Eric was really needing a hug right then. But letting out a sigh of disappointment, Eric thought that Kyle was probably resting, maybe even taking a nap and he wouldn't dare to disturb Kyle's resting day.
The chubby boy thought that, even if he was resting, Kyle would be up for being with him since he really was needing it. That idea warmed Eric's heart, understanding that he had already ingrained on his mind the fact that Kyle would be there for him. Even if sometimes Eric did had some insecurities about the couple, now he was feeling that trust issues were being replaced by a somewhat scary but mostly wonderful feeling of letting himself fall into Kyle's secure and protective arms without the fear of hitting the ground.
But at the moment, the chubby boy felt that it was better to let Kyle rest. After all, Eric had endured worse storms before while being completely alone; and now, he had the added strength of knowing that if things became too overwhelming, he could come to Kyle or to the other guys for a little help. Eric smiled wide thinking how much his life had changed in so little time, now having the knowledge on his heart that he could count on those wonderful people to ease his pain if he really needed it.
With that thought on his mind and his previous rage almost completely smothered by a calming and beautiful warmth in his heart, Eric started to walk again, giving one last look at Kyle's house before heading to Stark's Pond.
August 3
Even after a full day of resting, Kyle couldn't help but feel a little tired when the morning sun hit him in the face, finally waking him up from his sleep. The red haired boy sat on his bed and yawned deeply before lazily stepping out of it and putting his slippers on, he started to walk towards the bathroom, hoping that a little of fresh water on his face could end the slumber that stubbornly clouded his mind and movements.
The sting of the cold water did managed to put him on a more conscious state, but Kyle still yearned for the comfortable bed and could have slept through the whole morning easily. But then, the red haired boy remembered what was in store for him on that day and the thought of spending the afternoon with his chubby, cute, funny and loving boyfriend finally awoke all of his senses and the excitement quickly filled Kyle's body.
Wearing a huge smile, Kyle went back to his room to get dressed. After that, he walked downstairs and into the kitchen to have some breakfast. To his surprise, Kyle's mother wasn't there making breakfast for all of them as usual. Maybe the trip had left her more tired than they had thought... Ike was already sitting on his usual chair and watching TV though. Kyle chuckled internally at the sight of his brother in front of the news show; he was almost just another part of the furniture of the kitchen for spending so much time in there.
- Hey Ike - Greeted Kyle reaching for a bowl from the counter, intending on having some porridge for breakfast since that was pretty much his extent on the culinary arts. Aside from what he had learned with Eric of course, but Kyle thought that some spiced rice wouldn't make such a good or easy to make breakfast.
- Hi brother - Replied Ike still watching the TV - Mom's still asleep? -
- I think so... - Said Kyle starting to pour the oats over the water that was already heating up on the hotplate - I was about to ask you the same since she wasn't in here... -
- Well, that trip did got all of us pretty tired... - Said Ike, then he turned around to see what his brother was doing and asked - Could you make some of that for me? -
- I was making enough for both actually - Replied Kyle with a smile. Ike smiled back and Kyle said - You're right. I mean, the trip was meant for us to rest but, at least I spent it all walking and swimming and doing stuff... It was awesome, but we barely stopped to rest for a long time... -
- Yeah, although I spent most of the time laying down and reading - Chuckled Ike - Those walks we took around the city and specially on Disneyland were amazing but tiresome -
- Did you had a good time in there? - Asked Kyle while stirring the porridge that had already started to boil - I noticed that you're not very fond of the crowds... -
- I never thought that I would hate that so much - Answered Ike - The crowds I mean - Added with a light chuckle - Disneyland was awesome, but having to practically swim on a sea of people really got into my nerves... I felt kinda suffocated -
- Well, I don't like tight crowds either - Said Kyle serving the porridge on a couple of bowls and putting some sugar and cinnamon on Ike's bowl and a couple of pieces of orange peel and some vanilla on his own - But on such a situation I just try to concentrate on what I'm doing at the moment - Kyle handed the bowl to his brother and sat beside him on the table.
- Thanks - Smiled Ike stirring the porridge and taking the nice scent of it as he waited for it to cool off a little - I know, that sounds pretty logical... But I prefer to avoid crowds if I can -
- That's good to know - Chuckled Kyle - I'll never invite you to a concert then... -
- Maybe it's for the better - Replied Ike smiling and taking a sip of his porridge said - This is great! Better than mom's actually -
Kyle blushed a little and smiled - Thanks... I guess I could do a little more around the kitchen now... I mean, I'm taking a liking to it -
- Wow, that's a sudden change... - Laughed the black haired boy - What made you take an interest in cooking? -
Kyle's cheeks reddened even more and looked away, thinking if it would be such a good idea to say more about that whole thing. Ike was really smart after all and Kyle knew that he would figure things out pretty quickly if he let out more information. Still, the red haired boy was feeling that Ike had been acting pretty cool with him and so, staring at the bowl with a somewhat sheepish smile said - Eric actually... -
Ike stared at his brother for a couple of seconds with his eyebrows raised in a look of puzzled surprise and then said - Cartman? Really? - Ike's surprised look turned into a suspicious one and with a light frown said - Don't tell me that the guy is making you cook for him... -
Kyle quickly raised his eyes and shot a puzzled look at his brother - What?! No! - Said Kyle, then he rolled his eyes and added - It's quite the opposite in fact. He has been cooking amazing stuff for... All of us... - Kyle was about to say "for me" but thought that saying that would have been more obvious than what he wanted.
- Cartman cooking? - Laughed Ike amused but mostly surprised - I thought that the guy was lazier than a sloth -
- Sloths aren't lazy, just slow - Replied Kyle looking down at his brother - And Eric can be lazy sometimes, but he actually does a lot of stuff. Like cooking... He's been cooking for himself for years now and... - Kyle stopped talking and looked down. Saying anything more would mean entering into a territory that he didn't wanted to discuss with his brother, at least not at that moment.
- But what about his mother? - Asked Ike puzzled again - I thought that she did everything for him... At least that's what it always looked like -
- She's been away a lot over the past few years... Working... - Replied Kyle still staring at his breakfast but feeling the hunger leaving as a knot was forming on his throat from the sadness of thinking about Eric's life and the things he had gone and still was going through - Eric has learned to do a lot of things for himself - Kyle finally said.
- Kyle, what's happening? - Ike asked worriedly at the grim look of his brother - Is there something wrong with him? -
Kyle looked at his brother and tried to control himself to not show his sadness so blatantly - I'm just sad at the fact that he's been alone for so long... Even hanging out with us he didn't really felt like a part of the group and the things at his house haven't been so great either and... - Kyle let out a big sigh and continued - Eric is a great person you know? All the evil stuff he did was just his way to deal with a world that hit him so hard all the time... And now that he's started to change, sometimes I even feel like an asshole for the things I've done because he has so much kindness and gentleness inside him and I think that he could have been easily the best of all of us if his life had been a little different... -
Ike stared at his brother thoughtfully and then said - Maybe you're right... And even if he did pretty awful stuff before, at least now it seems like he's making up for all of that right? - Kyle looked at his brother's eyes and nodded with a light smile, feeling his heart warming at the sight of his little brother understanding Eric even faster than himself - I've seen that he has changed you know? - Continued Ike - That other night when all the guys came to dinner... He looked like a completely different person -
- He really feels like it - Replied Kyle smiling.
- I hope that he stays this way - Said Ike smiling too - He could be a pretty cool dude -
Kyle felt the lump on his throat finally disappearing, replaced by a warm feeling in his heart - He is a cool dude - Kyle chuckled before starting to eat again. Ike smiled and started to eat again too.
After finishing his breakfast, Kyle went up to his room again so he could play a little on the computer, trying to distract himself until the hour came when he would see his boyfriend again. Despite spending the whole morning playing, Kyle couldn't shake the anxiousness off of him and so, when the clock marked that it was already 2:30 pm, the red haired boy practically ran to the shower to start preparing himself for the long awaited moment. After taking a nice and refreshing shower, Kyle went back to his room and tried to pick some nice clothes to wear. Since the day was pretty warm and they were supposed to take a walk together, Kyle thought that he should wear something light so he picked a pair of mustard bermuda shorts that he rarely got the chance to use (since even the summers at South Park could be pretty cold, although this one was a rare exception) and a nice teal polo t-shirt. They were going to spend the afternoon together, probably until the sun had come down, so the ginger boy also grabbed a light sweater just in case that the air turned a little colder towards the night.
Looking at his reflection in the mirror, Kyle hoped that he would look nice enough for Eric and he giggled a little at that thought. Just the summer before it would have been unthinkable for him to imagine that one day he was going to be worried about looking good for Eric. Kyle smiled at the mirror and let out a sigh, feeling that he had never been happier with such an abrupt and weird turn of events before as he was with this one.
Since he was ready pretty early, Kyle went downstairs to sit at the couch and watch some TV while he waited for Eric to come. During lunch, the red haired boy had told his mother that he was going to spend the afternoon with Eric and she didn't even tried to put an argument. Kyle felt really glad at that and thought that there could be a real chance of things going alright with him telling his parents about what he had with Eric. Still, Kyle didn't wanted to push things too far and realized that the best he could do was to let them become used to Eric being around more and more, as a friend, before taking the next step.
The green eyes of the boy had been traveling from the TV to the clock on the wall every five minutes for the last half hour while he fidgeted nervously, awaiting for the doorbell to ring. So it wasn't a surprise that when the bell finally rang and Kyle jumped from the couch and raced towards the door, opening it almost desperately.
On the other side of the door, a very surprised Eric took a step back at the abruptness of the door movement and just stared at a visibly excited Kyle for a second before saying - Wow dude... That was quick... - Then, his lips formed an amused and teasing smirk and said - Someone might say that you were anxious about something... -
- Yeah... I was anxious for a certain guy to finally appear at the door - Replied Kyle chuckling at the realization that his actions had been maybe a tad exaggerated.
- Finally? - Asked Eric raising an eyebrow, he took a glance at his watch and added - I was just three minutes late... -
- Three minutes, three hours... - Said Kyle giggling - It's all the same when someone is anxiously expecting something... -
- I didn't think that you could be so eager to see me... - Said Eric softly with a light smile and a little red on his cheeks.
- Of course I am dummy - Replied Kyle smiling warmly to his boyfriend - I'm always wanting to see you and to be with you -
- That's... That's so nice to hear - Eric almost whispered looking down shyly as his cheeks turned even redder.
Kyle felt his heart melting at the cuteness of the scene and took a deep breath before the need of hugging Eric grew so bigger that he wouldn't have been able to contain it - Well, are we gonna stay at the door all day long? - Kyle asked with a playful smirk.
- Of course not - Chuckled Eric and looked up again, his eyes meeting his lover's ones and said - Let's get out of here -
Kyle nodded and turned around a little to shout - Mom! I'm going out now! -
Kyle's mother appeared through the kitchen entrance and said - Alright bubbe. Just be careful and don't come back too late okay? -
- Sure mom - Replied Kyle and turned around again to step out of the house.
After closing the door behind him, Kyle took a moment to just train his eyes over his boyfriend, thinking that he looked so handsome in his white and navy blue bermuda shorts and his red "Linkin Park" band t-shirt. On his back, Eric was holding his trusty backpack, which told Kyle that the boy had probably prepared something for them to munch on during their time together.
- What? - Asked Eric with a puzzled smile - Why are you looking at me like that? -
Kyle looked into Eric's beautiful brown eyes that, in the shine of the summer sun had turned into a lighter, almost greenish tone and said - I was just admiring my beautiful boyfriend... - Then he smiled and asked - Is that a bad thing? -
Eric blushed again and looking away a little chuckled - You thinking that I'm beautiful could be a bad thing... It may mean that you're not thinking straight... -
- If thinking that you're beautiful means that I'm crazy, then I should be locked into an asylum already because I think you're the most beautiful guy in the world... - Kyle replied with a warm smile and Eric smiled shyly again - Besides - Continued Kyle with a smirk - I haven't been thinking "straight" for a long time now... -
Eric chuckled again and getting closer to Kyle said with a husky voice - You're so perfect... I can't understand why you're with a wretch like me... - Eric's lidded eyes trailed from Kyle's eyes to his mouth - But I'm so glad that you are... -
Kyle could almost touch the want on Eric's voice and somewhat ragged breathing, his own desire and the increasing beating of his heart made Kyle want to forget everything and just throw his arms around Eric's waist and press his lips to the chubby boy's plump and soft ones. But they were still in the middle of the street and just a couple of steps away from Kyle's house, so the red haired boy took a deep breath and closing his eyes to draw himself from that so tempting image said - Ugh! We gotta get out of here now... I don't know how much longer I'll be able to resist the urge to kiss you... -
- You're not the only one desperate for a kiss in here, little one - Replied Eric still huskily, but then he took a step back and sighed - But you're right, we don't wanna make a scene just in front of your mother right? - His tone was playful but Kyle could still feel the longing in Eric's voice.
Opening his eyes, Kyle nodded and smiled at his boyfriend - So... Where are we headed? Have you thought about something or we're just gonna roam around? -
- I thought that we could go to Stark's Pond - Replied Eric returning the smile to Kyle - If you want of course. We could go somewhere else too... -
- That sounds really nice - Said Kyle warmly.
Eric nodded happily and said - Let's get going then -
The boys started to walk down the street in the direction of the park. Just as Eric had hoped, the day was pretty warm but not unbearable like some of the days he had spent on that summer. They walked pretty close to each other, talking about random stuff and stealing glances of one another often, sometimes even getting their hands close enough so their fingers ghosted over the other's and even if there was no contact between them, those chaste moments felt exciting and wonderful. Halfway through their way, Eric started to look over at Kyle more and more, looking at his boyfriend from head to toe. Kyle noticed that and asked with a little smirk - Now you're the one staring... -
- It's just that... There's something that has been bothering me since you came back... - Replied Eric thoughtful.
The red haired boy looked at him with a light frown of concern and asked - What is it? Is there something wrong? -
Eric stopped abruptly, making Kyle to turn around. The chubby boy trailed his eyes all over his boyfriend's body a couple of times and then said quietly, almost to himself - You're wearing your usual shoes... We're on the same level of the street... - Eric got a little closer to Kyle and looked directly into his eyes for a second and then took a step back again.
The red haired boy was starting to feel pretty nervous and worried about such sudden and strange behavior. Knitting his brow again, Kyle sighed tiredly - Eric, will you tell me what's going on? You're making me really worry in here... -
The husky teen clicked his tongue a couple of times and with a thoughtful and maybe even disappointed tone replied - Fuck I knew it... You've grown already... -
Kyle raised his eyebrows and with a puzzled tone asked - What? What are you talking about? -
- You've grown dude - Sighed Eric biting the inside of his mouth - You got taller this last month... We're even on height now -
The green eyed boy stared at his boyfriend for a couple of seconds. He was expecting anything else than this. Kyle shook his head a little and chuckled mildly annoyed - That's what this is all about? Really? I thought there was some big deal happening... -
- It is a big deal - Replied Eric knitting his brows a little - At least to me... - The chubby boy looked away and Kyle could see a hint of sorrow on his boyfriend's eyes.
- Honey... Are you sad about this? - Kyle asked softly, getting a little closer to Eric.
The bigger boy looked at Kyle again and quietly said - Maybe... - Then he let out a sigh and continued - You're probably thinking that I'm an idiot for making such a big deal out of this but... I don't know... The thing about you being a little smaller than me made me feel... Better somehow - Eric rolled his eyes and took a step back while turning to the side and crossing his arms over his chest - It felt so good to have you curled up against me as we hugged and having you resting your head on my chest while I held you... One of the first things that made me realize that I was in love with you was the fact that I started to feel the need to protect you. And somehow being bigger than you, even if it was just a little bit, made that feel easier for me to do -
Kyle stared at his boyfriend with a look of absolute love on his eyes as his heart felt melting inside his chest from the overload of tenderness he was feeling at the words of the chubby boy. Kyle couldn't help but to let out a giggle and Eric turned around again with a serious expression on his face and asked - What's so funny? Are you mocking me for opening up? I thought this was what you wanted... -
- What's funny is that I thought you couldn't get any more cuter than you are... - Said Kyle softly and getting closer to Eric again - But you just did it again... - With his heart racing wildly and the accumulated need of being close again to his boyfriend, Kyle let himself go of any inhibitions and shutting out the voice in his head that screamed for him to stop, the ginger wrapped his arms around Eric and hugged him tightly.
The chubby boy gasped surprised at the sudden move from Kyle, but the closeness of the smaller boy's body and his wonderful smell, that Eric had been missing so much even if he hadn't really thought about it before, made his mind get clouded into a blissful heaven, making the uneasiness and slight sadness that he had been feeling disappear. Replaced by the comfort and happiness that Eric could only feel when he was wrapped in Kyle's loving embrace. The husky teen wrapped his arms around Kyle too and the two of them held each other closely for a while, finally having the moment they had been waiting for so long.
But as Eric knew very well, good things, specially the really wonderful ones as that embrace, can't last long in a situation like theirs. So, feeling a deep regret in doing so but knowing that it was the best thing to do, Eric eased his embrace on Kyle and softly whispered - Sweetie, we shouldn't do this in here... -
- I know... - Kyle sighed sadly into Eric's ear - But I needed this so badly... And I didn't want you to keep feeling like that - The ginger eased his arms and slowly took a step back looking into Eric's eyes - Maybe I did became a little taller. Perhaps in the future I will grow even taller than you - Kyle smiled warmly at his boyfriend and continued - But you'll always be my big and gorgeous teddy bear and I'll never feel safer than how I feel in your arms... -
Eric blushed a little and a shy smile appeared on his lips as he looked to the ground - I'll do my best for you to feel safe with me... - Then he sighed and looked at his boyfriend - Sorry for being such an idiot about all this -
- You weren't an idiot - Replied Kyle reassuringly - It is really sweet that you want to protect me and make me feel safe. I love that, really - The red haired boy chuckled a little and smirked - Although now that you say that, I kinda want to know how it would feel to be taller than you... I wouldn't have to be the one standing on his tiptoes to have a kiss... -
- I'm not gonna do that - Chuckled Eric, standing with his arms over his chest and a defiant smirk on his lips - You're gonna have to lean down if that happens... -
- I could just tease you from above and wait until you're desperate to kiss me... - Replied Kyle with a defiant tone of his own - I could wait until you give in... -
- You really think so? - Asked Eric raising an eyebrow.
Kyle tried to maintain his firm and proud smirk but looking at how gorgeous his boyfriend looked and already feeling a desperate need to again feel those plump and soft lips of his with his own, couldn't help but to admit - You're right... I couldn't wait for too long to kiss you again... -
Eric laughed, visibly proud about winning the match - I knew that you couldn't resist me - Then, his smug smirk turned into a smile as his cheeks reddened and added - But I gotta admit that I couldn't resist the urge to kiss you either... -
The boys stared at each other with warm and loving smiles on their faces for a while, just enjoying getting to see the other after such a long wait. Finally, Eric took a deep breath and said - Well, I don't know about you but even if I could stare at you all day long, I would prefer to do it somewhere else... Like, not in the middle of the street... -
- We must look like a couple of idiots... - Kyle chuckled - You're right, we should get moving again - Eric nodded and they started to walk again.
They finally arrived at the lake and started to walk by the shore. Kyle recognized where they were heading to and asked - So, we're going to your place? -
Eric smiled warmly to him - Well, it's kinda our place now... - He blushed a little - I mean, I feel it that way... -
Kyle felt his chest warming and butterflies swirling in his stomach as he looked to the chubby boy thinking that every time that he thought he could not love his boyfriend more than he was already doing, Eric proved him wrong doing these kind of sweet and beautiful things. With a big smile on his lips, Kyle said - That's really sweet Eric... - Then he sighed a little exasperatedly - God, I really need to kiss you... -
- Well, we're pretty close now - Chuckled Eric - Just a couple more minutes - Added winking an eye to Kyle.
The boys reached the small lush part of the shore where they had that so special night together many months ago. Like that time, Eric raised the heavy branch of the tree that blocked the entrance and with a big smile, signaled Kyle to get inside. The red haired boy did so and waited for his boyfriend to join him. Eric got inside and closed the entrance once more, but as he was turning around, he was surprised by a couple of arms wrapping around himself as Kyle hugged him tightly.
- Wow, someone's a little eager today... - Eric giggled.
- Shut up and hug me - Chuckled Kyle.
- You don't need to tell me that - Replied Eric smiling and wrapping his arms around Kyle, pulling the other boy closer to him.
Their hands were holding each other's backs as if they feared the other could go away if they didn't held strongly enough, but their embrace, even if it was filled with the need accumulated for an entire month, was a gentle and loving one. Their faces were close to one another, cheeks pressed together as their heads rested on each other's shoulders.
Kyle giggled a little - You're right. It really seems that I got taller - Eric huffed a bit and Kyle chuckled - But now it's more comfortable to be like this... At least for me -
- Well, it does feel nice - Replied Eric turning his head to gently kiss Kyle's cheek - And I'm happy that you're feeling more comfortable. Really -
Kyle opened his eyes and looked into Eric's beautiful ones - I bet that this won't last long though. I'm sure that you're gonna be taller than me again in no time -
- You think so? - Asked Eric slightly raising his eyebrows.
- Yeah... I mean, everyone in your family is at least a little taller than in mine - Kyle replied softly caressing the tip of Eric's nose with his own.
Eric giggled a little at that and said - Well, as long as we're together, it doesn't matter who's taller. Right? -
- Absolutely - Replied Kyle smiling warmly. Then, his eyes traveled from Eric's ones to his lips. Those soft and plump lips looked so inviting and Kyle was feeling a real thirst for them. The red haired boy looked again into his boyfriend's eyes with lidded ones and whispered with a husky tone - Can we kiss already? - Eric's lips formed an amused smile as he got closer to Kyle, making their lips to slowly press together.
They stood still for a second first, just basking in the wonderful feeling of finally touching each other's lips again. Then, Eric pressed Kyle against him even more as he started to caress the red haired boy's lips with his own, slowly parting them a little to fully taste them. Kyle let out a sigh of relief and started to imitate Eric's movements as they both let their hearts to finally roam free after a long time of expectation. As Eric's hands were moving slowly over Kyle's back, gently but firmly pawing at it, Kyle tried something that he had wanted to do before, he grasped Eric's lower lip between his and just barely touched it with the tip of his tongue. This made Eric moan a little as a wave of pleasure traveled through his body. Kyle giggled at that beautiful sound and so, he took a liking to do that a couple more times, eliciting more moaning from the chubby boy each time.
Eric's heart was beating so fast, that he was sure it could be heard all over the lake as he was feeling an intense heat rising inside his body. Finally having Kyle in his arms again, kissing him in such a wonderful way, was clouding Eric's mind in a turmoil of blissful happiness. And even if he had wanted to keep their first kiss after their separation to be somewhat chaste, that thing Kyle was doing to his lip was making it really difficult for Eric not to be incredibly aroused. Then, Eric felt Kyle's tongue starting to caress his lips and slowly trying to get farther inside his mouth. The chubby boy took that as a sing of Kyle getting more and more heated as well and so Eric just gave in to his want and started to caress Kyle's tongue with his own. After all, his lustful need for Kyle wasn't an empty one, it was just another representation of his love and Eric thought that as long as Kyle enjoyed that, he didn't had reasons to not do the same.
Kyle let out a little gasp when Eric seemed to suddenly wake up and his kissing grew more passionate and heated. Of course, this was what Kyle was wanting, since he was needing so much to feel again that passion and want that Eric had showed for him before. Because Kyle, even if he still was firm in his intent of waiting a little more to make love with Eric, still had been feeling an ever increasing need for the chubby boy, not only for his love and care and affection, something that Kyle loved to feel, but he was feeling a strong and fiery need for the husky teen's body as well.
Their kiss grew more heated with every second as their lips melded into each other's and their tongues danced together in an amazingly warm caress, only interrupted by the boys separating their mouths just enough to catch some air before being pressed again as if oxygen were just a formality and the only real thing that they needed to keep living was their kiss.
The boys didn't knew how long they had been making out like that, they didn't cared either, but in the end, they separated their mouths and just stared at each other, cheeks fully reddened and huffing as they tried to catch their breath through warm and adoring smiles.
- I was needing that so fucking much... - Kyle panted as he caressed Eric's love handles.
- Me too sweetie - Replied Eric and kissed the tip of Kyle's nose - This felt so amazing... I don't know how I was able to go through a whole month without dying from the need -
Kyle chuckled a little - You're an exaggerated dumbass as always... - Then, he rested his head on Eric's shoulder and whispered - But you're right. I was dying to kiss you again... -
Eric gently caressed Kyle's head, running his fingers through the red curls - I love you so much Kyle... -
The green eyed boy smiled and softly kissed Eric's cheek - I love you too Eric -
- Hey, wanna sit down? - Eric asked.
Kyle raised his head and nodded - Sure, that would be nice - Then he looked away and groping Eric's sides said - Although I don't want to stop hugging you... -
- I can still hold you if we're sitting you know? - Replied Eric with a grin.
- I hope you do - Said Kyle looking again into his boyfriend's brown eyes.
- Let's not waste any time then - Chuckled Eric as he eased the embrace on Kyle, a little reluctantly perhaps. He didn't wanted to let go of him either, but Eric knew that they still had plenty of time to be together. Kyle eased his embrace also and took a step back to allow Eric to take his backpack off of his shoulders.
Eric opened the backpack and took out a roll of some plastic mat. Then he extended it over the ground in front of them and left his backpack on a corner as he sit on the center.
Kyle sat beside him and took a glance around, really looking at the place since he had been concentrated only in Eric before - This looks almost like on that night... I thought that with the storms and stuff this place would be wrecked, or at least more ragged or something -
- Well, I've been taking care of it... - Replied Eric. Kyle looked at him a little puzzled and the chubby boy continued - I told you, this is a special place for me and since that night, it became even more special - Eric chuckled - Still I've been lucky, it seems that no one has found it, or at least taken an interest in it. I barely had to clean some fallen leaves and branches yesterday... -
- You came here yesterday? - Kyle asked raising his eyebrows with surprise - Don't tell me you came just to clean it up for today... -
Eric lowered his gaze and sighed - Well, I didn't come specially to do that... But I ended up cleaning a bit anyways -
- Wait, why did you came here then? - Kyle asked, this time with a little of concern on his voice.
- For the same reason I came here so many nights before... - Replied Eric still looking at the ground - I needed to be away from my house... -
Kyle felt a stab of sadness in his heart at the words and certainly sad tone of the chubby boy - What happened sweetheart? - The ginger asked as he got closer to Eric and caressed his back softly.
Eric took a deep breath to gather his strength and said - Well, I was feeling really great yesterday, after our talk on the phone and the prospect of seeing you today... But during lunch, I was eating as always in the kitchen with my mother, both in silence - Eric looked at Kyle - You know that we don't talk to each other much - The green eyed boy nodded and Eric continued - So I was really startled when she started to talk... And I would have just ignored her if she had said something stupid or trivial, like the other times that she tried to have some small talk with me - Eric stopped for a second and then sighed - But she talked about you... - Kyle tilted his head a little, surprised at that - She asked if we were hanging out together again... - Kyle felt Eric starting to shiver a little and when he looked at him, he saw that the chubby boy had a deep and angry frown on his face - Then she said that it was a pity for us to have spent so many years fighting... And then... Then she said she was sorry about it... - Eric said those last words with a very angry but also sorrowful tone - I couldn't stand all that. It wasn't just what she said but how she said it. Like if she was really sorry about me having no real friends for so long... And what freaks me out the most is that I didn't even think she had noticed that. I thought she didn't cared for me, so I didn't imagined that she would even know what was happening between us before - Eric's eyes were starting to become watery and his voice sounded ragged - And now... Now I don't even know what to feel. I hate her, but at the same time I hate that I can't even be sure about that. Because she apologized. I know that she didn't said those words casually, I know that she knows she's the one to blame for the misery in my life, for the most of it at least and I'm disgusted at myself because now I'm feeling some kind of pity towards her and I can't stand that... - Eric stopped talking as his words started to become angry sobs.
Kyle's heart was feeling completely crushed and immediately wrapped his arms around Eric, making the chubby boy to rest his head on Kyle's shoulder and caressing his back softly. Kyle didn't knew what to say, all of that had taken him by surprise too and the image of Eric being so broken was so heartbreaking to Kyle that his mind was pretty clouded with sadness and a deep rage and hate towards the chubby boy's mother. But still, the need to protect and make Eric feel better was far greater and so, after letting Eric to just let his frustration out, Kyle said - That was pretty fucked up... I know that you must be feeling insecure and angry at all that... But you're safe now. And you don't need to feel a certain way or another, sometimes people just have mixed feelings and that's okay. More so if you look at your circumstances... Still, that was some heavy shit on her part... - Kyle had tried to sound calm and reassuring, but those last words showed the hatred he was feeling towards Eric's mother.
Eric had stopped sobbing and when he heard Kyle's tone becoming very angry, he sniffed and said - Kyle, don't waste your energy in hating her... I do that pretty much for a lot of people's worth - The chubby boy raised his head and looked at Kyle with a serious expression - She's not worthy of having such a good and noble guy like you to be tainted by so much hatred -
Kyle felt taken aback a little by those words, but then he replied with a serious look too - You can't expect me not to hate the person that hurt so much the boy I love... - Eric's expression eased a little at that and so did Kyle's - But you're right about one thing, there's no use in wasting our energies in hating her so much. And I mean that for both of us. I could never ask you to forgive her, I don't think I'll ever will, but you have so much to set your mind into now. There's a bright future for you to look up to and, if you let me, I want us both to make it come true... So let's just focus on that okay? -
Eric's lips turned into a smile as his eyes became watery again, although this time, those tears came from a different place - If I had to say what I love the most about you I would say that it's this... You have such a great ability to make people around you feel better... And you're the only one that can turn my sadness into pure happiness and love in just a few seconds... Like you just did now... - The chubby boy hugged Kyle tightly and as the tears ran down his cheeks, said - I love you Kyle -
The red haired boy smiled greatly and tightened the embrace on his boyfriend - I love you too Eric... -
- And of course that I'll let you help me to make that happy future to come true - Said Eric kissing Kyle's cheek - I want to do my best so that our dreams come true and I couldn't be happier than to reach that moment while holding your hand... -
Kyle turned his head a little and gently kissed Eric's lips - I really want that too honey - They started to kiss again, more calmly and slowly than before, but feeling their love running through their hearts and basking in the wonderful thought of being able to make each other incredibly happy.
After kissing for a while, Kyle separated his lips from Eric's, giggling a little when the chubby boy whined a little and looked at him with puzzled and begging eyes, not understanding why that wonderful kiss had ended. The red haired boy stared at his boyfriend's eyes for a couple of seconds and then asked - Why you didn't called me yesterday? If you were feeling so bad, why you waited until today to tell me? - Eric lowered his look and Kyle continued - Or you weren't going to tell me that this had happened? -
The chubby boy looked up and into Kyle's eyes again quickly, with a little hurt on his eyes and said - I was going to tell you today. I don't have anything to hide from you - Then he sighed - When I went out of my house, I walked by yours and for a second I thought of asking you to at least hang out for a little while... But yesterday was supposed to be your resting day and I didn't wanted to disturb that or to make you feel sad about what had happened. So I just kept walking and came here -
Kyle sighed, shaking his head a little and said - You know that you can call me if something happens to you... Even if I'm supposed to be resting or doing something else. At least I want to know if something has happened to you and if I can, I would like to do something to make you feel better... - Kyle cupped Eric's face on his palm - Honey, I'm not scolding you for not telling me about yesterday when it happened, but I really want you to know that you can count on me and that I don't want you to deal whit these kind of stuff alone anymore -
- I know that - Replied Eric leaning a little on Kyle's palm, enjoying the soft touch and the safety he was feeling from it - But even if you say that, I don't want to bother you with stuff if I know that you're doing something, even if it's just resting. I've dealt with worse stuff before and frankly, even if what happened yesterday really got me upset, the mere thought of knowing that I could call you and that you would respond just calmed me... - Kyle smiled slightly and Eric chuckled a little - You have really changed me Kyle... Things that in the past would have left me really angry and disturbed, now only manages to upset me, because I know that I'm not alone anymore. I know that I have you there... - Eric caressed Kyle's hand with his own and smiled to him.
The green eyed boy smiled back warmly - I mean it when I say that you can come to me whenever you need it. But still I'm happy to hear you saying something like that. You are a really strong guy, you always were, but it's nice to see that you don't deny the possibility of asking for help when something gets to you -
Eric nodded and then leaned forward to give Kyle a quick peck on the lips - I won't try to handle something alone if it really overwhelms me. But I can deal with stuff by myself a lot better than before now, because you give me the strength I need to do it -
- Are you feeling better now? - Kyle asked playing with a lock of Eric's hair and tucking it behind his ear.
- Much better - Replied Eric nodding - Thank you -
- You don't need to thank me - Chuckled Kyle - I love you silly, I want you to feel good and I'll do whatever I can for that to happen -
- I love you too sweetie - Said Eric softly kissing Kyle - So... Do you want to do anything in particular now? - Eric asked.
- Could we just stay like this for a while? - Kyle asked back - I really like just being here next to you... -
- Of course we can - Replied Eric smiling - I really love this too -
Kyle leaned onto Eric and rested his head on the chubby boy's shoulder. Eric kissed Kyle's head and then rested his own head over Kyle's while gently caressing his boyfriend's side and back with one hand and holding Kyle's with the other, intertwining their fingers and resting them over his belly.
The boys spent a good while just snuggling and enjoying the warmth of the day. Luckily, inside their little tree made cave, the air was fresher because that spot hadn't been touched by the fierce sunlight during the day. The couple was completely in silence, no words were needed since they were so happy to finally be together in that so wonderful way and neither of them wanted to lose that quiet and blissful moment. Still, at one moment, Kyle couldn't help but to let out a little yawn and Eric chuckled - Are you still tired? - Then, Eric couldn't hide a little concern on his voice - Or maybe you're just bored of this? -
- I'm not bored Eric, don't say that - Kyle raised his head and looked firmly into Eric's beautiful brown eyes - Please, don't say that again. I never get bored when we're together. This is really wonderful and I'm having a great time - Then he sighed and looked to the ground - But yes... I'm feeling a little sleepy... Maybe it's because I spent all day with a huge excitement about seeing you again and just now I'm getting to slow down a little... -
Eric smiled shyly and asked - You were really excited about getting to see me? -
- Of course! - Kyle replied quickly raising his eyes again - Why would you ask something like that? - Kyle knitted his brow a little.
- I don't know... - Eric looked away and bit the inside of his mouth - I don't know why I just can't get used to you really wanting to be with me... - The chubby boy sighed and looked to the ground - Maybe it's because I spent so many years thinking that you could never get to like me... I finally convinced myself that this day, the day where I could hold you and kiss you and tell you I love you and being loved back well... I thought that this day would never come... -
- And yet here I am - Replied Kyle softly while squeezing Eric's hand gently - Holding you, loving you with all my heart, wanting to spend my life with you... - Eric raised his eyes and smiled, Kyle kissed the chubby boy's cheek - It doesn't matter what you thought in the past, we're here now, this is real and it's beautiful. We're loving each other like we never imagined could be possible and we both want to keep on loving each other for as long as we can. So get this into your head okay? I love you Eric Cartman. You're the most wonderful and gorgeous guy I've ever met and I'm yours -
Eric closed his eyes for a second, still with a huge smile on his lips and took a deep breath - Even in the countless times I've imagined this moment, it never felt so great as right now... - Eric opened his eyes and stared into his boyfriend's beautiful emerald ponds with an intensity and passion that Kyle had rarely seen before - I love you Kyle Broflovski. You are the most precious star in the universe and my whole life is yours -
- Well, that certainly beats my lame phrase... - Kyle scoffed playfully.
- It wasn't lame - Said Eric rolling his eyes - It was beautiful. Besides, I didn't know that this was a competition... -
- Shut up and kiss me already would you? - Chuckled Kyle.
Eric didn't hesitated a second at those words and softly pressed his lips against Kyle's soft ones. They immediately got immersed into a passionate and loving kiss that finally washed away the insecurities that Eric was feeling at the moment.
Eric gently pulled out from the kiss and this time it was Kyle the one who whined a little in protest of such soft and delicious lips getting separated from his own. Eric chuckled - Don't worry honey, there will be more kisses coming from me... -
- I hope so - Chuckled Kyle - Or I'll have to incite them... - The red headed added with a smirk.
- Sounds fun... - Smirked Eric, then he just smiled and said - Honey, do you want to go back and have some more rest? - Even if he had wanted to sound casual, Eric couldn't hide a little disappointment in his voice.
- No way - Replied Kyle shaking his head - I want to be with you as long as we can today. But it wouldn't be a bad idea to get some rest... -
- Um... Would you like to... - Started Eric getting blushed - Would you like to lay down with your head on my lap? -
Kyle smiled warmly at the cuteness that his boyfriend was showing and said - I would love to do that -
Eric smiled greatly and gently let go of Kyle, moving a little to the side so his boyfriend would have enough space to lay down on the mat. Kyle laid down beside Eric, resting his head on the chubby thighs of his boyfriend and said - This feels really good... But what about you? -
- I'm fine like this - Replied Eric softly, caressing Kyle's head - I'm more than fine. I love having you like this... - Kyle smiled and Eric said - Go ahead sweetie, take a nap if you want. I'll be here keeping you safe -
The red haired boy giggled a little, feeling his heart melting at those words and said - I love you -
- I love you too - Replied Eric smiling as Kyle closed his eyes, feeling the familiar and great comfortableness and safety that he could only feel being next to Eric.
The chubby boy spent the next hour practically immobile, just staring lovingly at the sleeping figure that laid beside him. From time to time, Eric would softly play with one of Kyle's scarlet curls or gently caress the outline of his ear, having extra care not to wake him up. Eric had never been a guy that could remain quiet for such a long time, he was always needing to do something and the times when he did stop, were just because he was feeling too tired and usually on those occasions he would drift into sleep fairly easily. But now, he was feeling a peace so great and his mind was completely soothed and concentrated on Kyle that he didn't even registered how much time he had spent like that.
Despite the peacefulness of the whole situation, Kyle started to wake up and Eric smiled a little. Even if he was enjoying that moment so much, the chubby boy didn't felt disappointed, because he loved to be with Kyle no matter if he was sleeping or awake.
Kyle slowly turned around, still using Eric's chubby thigh as a pillow but looking up and let out a long yawn before opening his eyes - Hey there... -
- Hi sweetie - Replied Eric smiling - Enjoyed your sleep? -
Kyle nodded smiling - It was wonderful... How long did I slept? -
- I don't know... - Replied Eric and took a glance at his watch - An hour maybe? I didn't looked at the time when you went to sleep but it's almost 6pm now -
- And you spent all that time just sitting there? - Chuckled Kyle.
Eric nodded - Yup, I love to watch you sleep remember? - A little grin adorned the chubby boy's lips.
Kyle's cheeks turned red and looked away - Yeah... I remember... - Then he slowly got up and scooted closer to his boyfriend - It was so nice to sleep like this... -
- It was wonderful indeed - Replied Eric kissing Kyle's cheek - Hey, I'm feeling a little hungry now... Want to eat something? -
- Sure, sounds nice - Said Kyle.
Eric grabbed his backpack and took out the thermos he had brought that other night they were at the lake and a Tupperware which he opened and presented to Kyle - I brought some apple juice and some cookies that I baked early in the morning -
Kyle could smell the delicious scent of the cookies and grabbed one. Taking a bite he instantly loved them and exclaimed - They're great! -
- Really? - Asked Eric with a somewhat shy smile - I'm not used to bake sweet things... I mean, they're not actually "sweet", they don't have any sugar on them because they were meant for you obviously but... -
- Honey - Interrupted Kyle, amused at the cute reaction from his boyfriend - They're delicious. I love them - Eric's smile grew and he also took a cookie for himself.
The boys spent a while just eating and enjoying the nice moment they were sharing. After finishing all the cookies, (Eric ate the most, even if he was somewhat embarrassed about that but Kyle insisted amused) they spent the next hour snuggling and talking. Kyle told Eric about a lot of things that he had seen and done during his vacations, although they had said so much on their various letters that Eric felt he had been there with him all along. Still, the conversation never turned boring and Kyle reveled in the attention he was getting from Eric, who was really interested in hearing all about his boyfriend's trip.
Finally, around 7pm, the sun started to disappear behind the mountains and the boys looked as the lake, that had been tinted in red and orange for a few minutes, was turning darker. With a heavy disappointment on his tone Kyle said - Would it bother you if we get going? Even if it's summer and it isn't night yet, my mother will get mad if I'm not back soon... -
- I would love to spend more time with you sweetie - Said Eric disappointed too but trying to sound reassuring - But we don't want you to get in trouble. I rather say goodbye to you now and get to see you tomorrow than having you grounded a week for getting another hour together today -
- That's pretty wise - Said Kyle nuzzling Eric's neck and planting a little kiss there, making Eric to shiver a little in sheer pleasure - I would love to see you tomorrow too... Although what I would really love would be sleeping with you again... -
- Me too honey... - Sighed Eric a little sadly - But I don't know if my mother will spend the rest of the week in the house and... Well, I just don't feel comfortable taking you there with her around... - Eric looked to the ground and sighed again.
- I understand sweetheart - Replied Kyle gently caressing Eric's cheek - We'll get to do that again soon... - Now it was Kyle's turn to sigh, although he did it with an exasperated tone - I wish we could do it at my house... -
- Maybe we will get to do it there someday - Said Eric smiling reassuringly at Kyle - I would love to. But for now we gotta settle with what we have... - The chubby boy got closer to Kyle and gave him a soft kiss on the lips - We should get moving now... -
Kyle nodded and they got up. Kyle helped Eric to roll the mat and getting it into the backpack again. Like the last time, Eric lifted the heavy branch of the tree that served a door to their secret lush place and Kyle got past it, quickly giving Eric a peck on the lips as he walked by. The chubby boy smiled and then lowered the branch again from the other side.
The boys started to walk back to their houses with a slow pace, trying to prolong their time together as long as they could. After 20 minutes or so, they finally reached Kyle's house and they stood at the driveway for a while, wanting desperately to hug and kiss each other one last time.
- Well, here we are... - Said Kyle visibly disappointed - I wish I could at least give you a goodbye kiss... -
- I would love that too sweetie -Replied Eric also disappointed. But then he smiled warmly at his boyfriend and said - But we'll get there Kyle, we just have to wait a little longer -
- I know - Nodded Kyle and smiled too - I had a really great time today -
- Me too - Replied Eric - I always have a great time when I'm with you -
Kyle blushed a little and said - Same here... Um, I'll call you tomorrow okay? Maybe we can get together again -
- Sure - Said Eric - I hope that we can do something tomorrow -
Neither of the boys wanted to be the first to say goodbye, but just standing there, staring at each other and knowing that they couldn't even have a hug was starting to be painful. Eric took a deep breath and said - Goodnight sweetie -
Kyle smiled adoringly at him and said - Goodnight my gorgeous teddy bear -
Eric smiled while his cheeks turned red - I love you... -
- I love you too - Kyle said softly.
Eric turned around and walked a couple of steps before turning his head back to watch Kyle walking towards the door. Kyle stood at the door and waived to him. Eric waived back and once Kyle got inside the house, the chubby boy started to walk towards his house.
***Disclaimer: I don't own the South Park characters or any of the brand names mentioned in this story. I don't own any of the songs mentioned on the story or used as chapter titles.
***Chapter title's song is Together again by Emmylou Harris