CHAPTER 10

It's a beautiful night… well technically morning, while Baz and Simon are strolling around in complete silence, enjoying each other's company. Baz looks at Simon from the corner of his eye and sees Simon with a small smile on his face. Simon notices Baz looking at him and raises an eyebrow. "What?"

"Nothing. Just looking." Baz winks at him and looks straight ahead.

Simon snorts and shakes his head. Baz looks at him again with a soft smile and Simon catches him again.

"Baz…", Simon chuckles.

"What? I like seeing you like this." Baz gives Simon a kiss on the cheek. Simon blushes.

"Like what?"

"Peaceful", Baz replies. Simon smiles at him and Baz interlaces their fingers together as they continue walking.

"Are you sure there's something open at this time?", Simon looks around seeing all the stores closed.

"Nope.", Baz replies instantly. "But I'm sure we'll find something."

Simon is enjoying the view, while Baz is looking for something to be open. Simon has never seen the streets so empty and calm before. Simon knows that Baz is used to this since he's the one that goes out at this time to hunt. But for Simon this is the first and somehow he feels closer to Baz and his world this way.

Baz suddenly stops which takes Simon out of his own thoughts. Baz points to a small Japanese restaurant and looks at Simon questioning. Simon's answer was to pull Baz towards the restaurant, eagerly. Baz lets out a small chuckle and keeps up with Simon's pace.

Once inside they noticed how nice the restaurant is. There were small lights hanging from the ceiling, and the room was softly lit. There was soft classical music playing in the background and the table were nicely set up. The atmosphere in the room felt very relaxing and romantic. It was secluded. It was perfect.

"Wow, this is beautiful", Simon says, mesmerized. Baz agrees with a small hum, still looking around. He spots a nice secluded table towards the back and guides Simon there. Baz pulls out a chair for Simon to sit and then sits in his, across from him. The waitress notices them and walks towards their table.

"Kon'nichiwa", she says as she hands them menus.

"Kon'nichiwa", Baz and Simon reply.

"Can I start you guys with drinks?"

"Yeah, sure. Snow what do you want to drink?"

"I'll just have some tea, please."

The waitress nods with a smile. "Of course and you sir, what would you like?", she asks while looking at Baz.

"I'll have the same, thanks."

"Are you guys ready to order or do you need more time?"

Baz and Simon look at each other. "A bit more time.", Simon replies.

The waitress smiles back and says, "No problem. Just let me know when you're ready."

"Will do.", Baz says and the waitress leaves to prepare their drinks.

Baz and Simon stay silent as they look through the menu. Simon's stomach growls loudly, looking at the list of dishes. Baz hears this and lets out a small chuckle.

"See anything you like?", Baz asks teasingly, taking a small glance at Simon.

"Everything sounds delicious.", Simon says, still looking at the menu. "Omg that looks really good"

Baz looks up from his menu and looks at Simon questionly. Simon turns his menu around and shows Baz the picture. Baz hums in agreement.

"But oh man that looks good too and this one and this…", Baz reaches out to touch Simon's hand and Simon stops rambling.

"Snow…", Baz says chuckling. "Just pick one. Or two. It's my treat and I want to spoil you."

"Really?", Simon asks astonished. Baz nods at him with a soft smile on his face. Simon gives Baz a big smile in return and looks back at the menu eagerly. Simon looks back at Baz.

"What about three?"

"Don't push it."

"Okay two it is.", Simon mumbles to himself. Baz shakes his head again and smiles at Simon. He puts his menu down, rests his head on his hand and stares at Simon who is completely focused on his menu, while biting his lip. Baz finds it cute that Simon is having a hard time trying to figure out what to eat. Man, the guy sure loves to eat. Baz swears that Simon has a black hole in that stomach of his.

"Okay, I know what I want.", Simon says as he closes his menu. Baz who is still in the same position, smirks at him.

"Are you sure?" Simon's hand twitches on top of the menu.

"Yes I'm sure."

Baz tries not to smile and nods his head. "Okay, I'll call the waitress."

"Wait!", Simon exclaims, picking up his menu again. Baz snorts, knowing Simon too well.

"Okay, now I'm good." Simon says as he pushes the menu towards Baz. Baz smiles at him, takes one of Simon's hands and leaves a small kiss. Simon interlaces his fingers with Baz as Baz calls the waitress.

The waitress sets down their drinks on the table and takes their food orders. Once the food was done the waitress comes back with their food. Simon stares at it, his mouth immediately watering. "Wow this looks great, thank you."

Baz nods at the waitress.

"Enjoy, let me know if you need anything else.", She says and walks away.

Simon starts eating the moment she leaves. Baz notices this and says, "Woah Snow, slow down. The food is not going anywhere."

Simon looks sheepish. "Sorry it's really good." He says with his mouth full. Baz smiles and thinks, Same old Simon.They continued eating and as they are eating they tease each other and have small conversations. When suddenly Simon says something funny that has Baz laughing with his head back. Simon stares at him with his mouth open. Baz looks at him with an eyebrow raised.

"You're gorgeous.", Simon blurts out.

Baz smirks and winks at Simon. "You're not bad yourself."

Simon blushes. Baz bites his lips and shakes his head smiling.

"Absolutely stunning. Dammit Snow, you know what that blush does to me."

"Shut up.", Simon says embarrassed and takes a sip of his drink.

"I have missed that laugh. I have missed this. Us.", Simon continues.

Baz looks at Simon and gives him a small smile. "We still had our moments."

"Yeah, but they didn't last long. Now that everything is out in the open. It feels like it used to be. How we used to be."

"With no secrets.", Baz adds on.

"Exactly."

Baz looks at Simon's empty plates and asks, "Want to get out of here?"

"Yes please."

Baz asks for the check as Simon takes Baz hands and starts playing with his fingers. Baz notices a small spot on the corner of Simon's lips some sauce that Simon didn't wipe away.

"Come here", Baz says and Simon leans closer. Baz smudges it away with his thumb.

"There, you missed a spot."

"Thank you.", Simon says and gives Baz a kiss on the lips. They separate but they stay still close enough for Baz to keep caressing Simon's face. At that moment the waitress stops at the table, realizing they were having a moment, "Sorry for interrupting, here's your check. Enjoy the rest of your day."

"Thank you.", Baz says as he takes the check. Baz looked at the price and left some bills on the table. He nods at Simon to stand up and they leave the restaurant, holding hands. Once outside, they start walking back towards they came from. At one point Baz pulls Simon into the street and swings their arms between them.

"Um Baz, we're on the street.

"I know.", Baz answers nonchalant.

"What if a car passes?"

"Trust me. This town is pretty vacant at this time. No cars are going to pass."

"Okay.", Simon says, trusting him. They continue to walk in silence until Baz speaks again.

"Remember the first time we made love?"

Simon chokes, not expecting this question. Baz pats his back.

"Yea.", Simon says blushing.

"We couldn't keep our hands off each other."

Simon snorts, "That was our problem from the moment we started dating." Baz laughs.

"True. I remember there were times when we just stopped in random places and started making out."

Simon chuckles, "And Penny had to separate us every time."

Baz suddenly stops walking and puts his arms around Simon, pulling him closer to him. Baz puts his forehead against Simon's. "Well Penny is not here is she?"

Baz crushes his lips against Simon's lips.

There they are in the middle of an empty street, making out without a care in the world. It was their moment, their own little bubble. They knew they have to face reality soon. But at the moment they are two men who are completely in love with each other.

Simon breaks the kiss, letting out a big yawn.

"Sorry.", Simon says as Baz lets out a small chuckle, giving Simon a kiss on the forehead.

"You can't force yourself to stay awake."

"I know.", Simon sighs sadly.

"I can try a sleeping spell…"

"You tried that last time. Remember? It didn't work. It never does."

Baz caresses Simon's cheek.

"Okay. Then I'll just stay awake so I can wake you up quickly and then I'll sleep afterwards."

Simon looks down sadly.

"I hate that this affects you as much as it affects me. You don't sleep either.", Simon says touching Baz's face.

"Hey, it's my Job to make sure you are okay. You will always come first. No matter what. Now let's get you home. You look like you're about to pass out from the exhaustion."

"Okay.", Simon sighs. "But in the meantime, I'm not done kissing you."

Baz gives him a wide smile and leans down to continue kissing Simon.

Right now, it's their time. Later, back to reality.