Thomas tossed and turned. His stomach ached with dread. He sat up in defeat and rubbed his face. He sighed. His gazed turned to the letters on his nightstand. He picked them up and began to question himself. Part of him wanted to keep them and pretend Jimmy was writing to him, the other part wanted to burn them. He wished he could give into Jimmy. He wanted to believe that Jimmy would fulfill his promise and take Thomas away from Downton and they would be happy. But it was a dream, a happy dream that Thomas didn't believe he deserved. Thomas threw the covers off of him and got up. He grabbed his robe and slippers and left his room. He needed to return the letters.

Thomas snuck through the corridors all the way to Jimmy's bedroom door. It was after midnight and no doubt Jimmy had to be in bed. He could just slip in and place them back in the trunk before Jimmy would know they were gone. Thomas slowly opened the door, thankful it did not creak. The room was dark, minus the light coming off the dim fire. He slipped inside the room and headed for the trunk. Suddenly the door shut and a light clicked on. Thomas stood up straight and looked behind him. Jimmy stood in front of the door with his hand on the lamp. Thomas tightened his robe around himself, holding the letters to his body. Jimmy crossed his arms.

"What are you doing," Jimmy asked. Thomas's mind was blank.

"I uh…," Thomas swallowed. Oh God.

"You….," Jimmy said, "...were...returning my letters, you miserable thief."

Jimmy growled the last words and launched himself over at Thomas. They collided and Thomas fell hard on the floor with Jimmy ontop of him. He was partly thankful Jimmy's family stayed on the other side of the estate away from everyone, but only partly. Jimmy then began to pull on Thomas's robe.

"Where are they," Jimmy demanded.

Thomas, in defense, grabbed at Jimmy's hair to pull him off. Jimmy yelped then rolled over, and Thomas then straddled him. Jimmy attempted to grab at Thomas but Thomas pinned Jimmy's arms down. Jimmy then bucked his hips up, causing a surprise of friction. Thomas was temporarily stunned and Jimmy once again made a move on top. Thomas noted how close they were to the fire. Jimmy suddenly found the letters and grabbed at them. Thomas grabbed Jimmy's hand and snatched the letters then threw them into the fire. Jimmy sat still as he watched them burn. Thomas kept his eyes on Jimmy, questioning what Jimmy Kent was going to do. Of all the scenarios that popped into Thomas's head, he never expected Jimmy to lean down and kiss Thomas. Thomas was in shock, but let Jimmy do it. Slowly Thomas fell into the kiss and they were kissing passionately. Their tongues danced together as they both began to grind into each other. Jimmy allowed Thomas to get on top and take control of the kiss while Jimmy pulled away Thomas's robe. A few minutes went by and Thomas pulled away. He looked into Jimmy's dark blue eyes that glistened with the fire.

"I was going to burn them anyway," Jimmy said and smiled. Thomas smiled back, then his smile vanished as quickly as it came.

"What's wrong?"

"The Duke," Thomas said, "He's coming tomorrow. I..I have to valet for him."

Jimmy's smile faded as well and he looked away.

Thomas sat up.

"Tomorrow, is going to be hell," Thomas said.

"It doesn't have to be," Jimmy said, "besides, it's already tomorrow. We can start it off good."

Thomas looked at Jimmy. Thomas could see the sincerity in Jimmy's eyes. He did care for Thomas and wanted Thomas to feel happy. It's been so long since Thomas was truly happy. Jimmy took Thomas's hand and led him over to the bed.

"Stay the night with me," Jimmy said, "We don't have to do anything. I just want to be with you."

Thomas looked up at Jimmy and smiled.

"I want to," Thomas said, "I'm glad you're giving me the option to say no, but...I say yes."

Jimmy smiled and let Thomas kiss him. Thomas pushed Jimmy down onto the bed and began to undo Jimmy's buttons. Jimmy moved his hands to help but Thomas slapped them away.

"Let me," Thomas said. Thomas finished unbuttoning Jimmy's shirt and opened it, revealing that beautiful golden torso. Thomas let his hands roam all over, taking in every bit. Thomas took his gaze to Jimmy's crotch and smiled. Jimmy was already hard. Thomas wondered if them rustling on the floor was a bit of a turn on for Jimmy. He laughed to himself then slowly pulled Jimmy's bottoms down. It was a slow and beautiful reveal. He let the bottoms fall all the way to Jimmy's ankles. Jimmy moved his feet, slipping them off. Thomas crawled back up to kiss Jimmy once more. He took Jimmy's cock in his hand and slowly began to stroke. Jimmy moaned and shivered. A smile creeped up onto Thomas's face. He's never seen Jimmy in such a state. He was curious as to what Jimmy looked like going over the edge. He got between Jimmy's legs and took Jimmy's cock in his mouth. Jimmy moaned loudly. Jimmy had no idea what to do with his hands so he grabbed at the blankets. Thomas looked up at Jimmy and watched as Jimmy became more undone.

"Gah," Jimmy moaned, "T..Thomas….stop."

Thomas removed himself and looked up at Jimmy. Jimmy smiled.

"I was getting close," he said. Thomas smiled then climbed back on top of Jimmy and kissed them. The maneuvered themselves on the bed as they continued to kiss, less passionately, more sloppy and full of lust.

"ha, Thomas," Jimmy whispered.

Thomas straddled Jimmy and broke the kiss. He wanted more of Jimmy, oh so much more. Thomas expertly removed his clothes as quickly as he could until he was in the nude.

Jimmy then opened the drawer beside the bed and pulled out a bottle. Without saying a word, Thomas grabbed the bottle and poured a bit into his hand. Instead of lubing up his cock, he instead reached for Jimmy's. Jimmy was taken with surprise. Thomas smiled wider. He lined Jimmy up then slowly penetrated himself. His mouth fell open and his eyes shut as he tightened around Jimmy's cock. Slowly he rocked his hips back at forth until he found the spot he was looking for. Jimmy grabbed onto Thomas's hips to move him. Thomas moved slowly, taking in everything as Jimmy's cock slid in and out of him. He increased is pace and couldn't help but moan out Jimmy's name. Jimmy compiled by moaning out Thomas's name.

"Oh...Thomas...mmm...I ...I don't think...I'll last at this..UH...at this rate."

Thomas chuckled and quickened his pace. He kept his gaze on Jimmy and watched as Jimmy began to tense up.

"Uh..Uh, Thomas!"

Jimmy dug his nails into Thomas's hips as he came. Being filled with Jimmy's seed forced Thomas over the edge and he came on Jimmy's stomach. Thomas collapsed onto Jimmy, breathing heavy. When the heat became too much he rolled off and lie on his back. He kept his eyes closed. Until he felt warm lips upon his. He opened them and Jimmy stroked his face. Thomas smiled.

"That was amazing," Jimmy said, "Much better than I had ever have expected."

"It is one hell of a way to start a day."

"Anything to help you, Thomas."

Thomas smiled. Jimmy laid his head on Thomas's chest. Thomas wrapped his arms around Jimmy and kissed his head.
"When I first came here," Jimmy said, " and I saw you, I wasn't sure if you were who the Duke always talked about. When you said you had been hurt before, I knew then. I knew that I understood more than anyone what its like to be used and then thrown out."

Thomas shifted then began to play with Jimmy's hair.

"He promised me that he would take me far away from here and we'd be together. It never happened. He never came back to the house after he made that promise. Then one day he did and I thought "This is the day!" But it wasn't. It was the day he decided to be honest with me. I knew he still cared about you. So when mother said she was going to visit Downton, I got curious and I thought that if you were still here...I could get back at the Duke."

Thomas looked at the fire. He didn't believe that the Duke still had feelings for him. If he did, why didn't he try to contact Thomas?

Stop thinking about him.

"Stop thinking about him," Thomas said aloud. Jimmy looked up at him.

You have Jimmy now.

"You have me now," Thomas said, "don't you?"

Jimmy smiled and nodded.

"Yes, funny how it works that way. We'll think of something. I won't make a promise that I'll be able to take you out of Downton but I'll work something out. I swear it, Thomas."

Thomas only nodded and kissed Jimmy's forehead.

"As long as you really mean it, Jimmy."

Thomas slowly fell asleep as he watched the fire with a small smile on his face. All he could do now was pray that the Duke's visit would go by quickly and he could get on with his life and MAYBE something, just maybe, something could happen with Jimmy. Something like love. It wasn't against the law to hope now was it?