Authors Note: This is Sonny's POV and the italics are internal thoughts belonging to Sonny. We have a song recommendation to go with this chapter: I'm Shakin' as performed by Jack White.

"We met Sonny." Sonny's ears perked up. He definitely wanted to hear anything Syd said to Will's mom about him. "He's great you know. He plays with us all the time and Will is in love with him."

"Syd! That is my business!" Will shouted as he bolted from his chair and bumped the table spilling his water and striding over to her grabbing the phone. Will was angry, but Sonny smiled to himself as the water dripped on his shorts, because Will didn't deny it.

Once he had the phone, Will looked stern as he said, "Things are OK, here mom, why don't I call you back later?"

Will hung up and turned to Sonny with a sorry-worried look. Sonny looked back with all the hope and desire he felt trying to ease Will's worried features. Then Sonny just waited to see what Will would do or say.

Sonny watched silently as Will went to the kitchen and grabbed a washcloth and a sponge. Sonny dried his shorts as best he could. He had thought about running home to change, but decided they were OK. He didn't want to leave Will at this point. Dinner was basically over and so Will started clearing the dishes. Syd was looking sad from the scolding from Will when he had grabbed the phone right out of her hand. Sonny kneeled next to her and started telling jokes to cheer her up. It was working so he took her in his arms and jumped on the couch. After the dishes, Will joined them on the couch. Sonny was pleased to see that he was back to his happy self as he tickled his sister and after a hearty laugh, she transferred from Sonny's arms to him. Sonny was exhilarated from Syd's confession and Will's reaction. He wanted to be closer to Will. He was thinking there was really something between them and that he should move to Salem to be close to him. He would be close to his parents too, but that was just an afterthought. Sonny took full advantage of the moment as he placed his arm around Will's strong shoulders pulling him just a bit closer on the couch. Yes, this was right. Sonny needed to be close to Will. He would move to Salem as soon as this trip ended.

Johnny ran to the TV and took the DVD case "The Princess Bride. What's this?"

Sonny was starting to feel self-conscious about his choice. It was pretty romantic and he wasn't sure how Will would react. He also wasn't sure if the kids would like it as much as he did. He answered, "It's a film that I remember liking a lot when I was your age. Full of adventures and funny lines. I'm sure we'll all like it." . . . but he wasn't sure. He hoped they would all like it. He hoped Will would like it and stay snuggled next to him like this until the end.

As they settled in for the movie it was clear that Johnny was not excited and Allie was messing with the remote. Finally, the movie was playing and Sonny was relieved that Will had not moved from under his arm. Even here on the comfy couch the electricity Sonny always felt when they touched was still there. It was just humming quietly around them. It felt nice. It felt especially nice when Will laughed. Will had a laugh that vibrated throughout his whole body and it made Sonny happy each time, which was often. After the mystery man made his appearance with the cliff, Sonny could see that the movie had now won the kids over too.

As the romance progressed on the screen so it did on the couch. Sonny was blissfully surprised when Will went in search of and clasped Sonny's free hand in his own. During the wedding scene, Will burst out laughing and turned to look at Sonny, who had been watching Will and not the movie. Will stole a quick kiss. Sonny smiled and turned to the movie, but once Will was watching intently, Sonny went back to just watching Will. He was still watching him when the on-screen kiss was thoroughly described as out-of-this-world and he noticed a dreamy expression soften Will's features.

Allie asked matter-of-factly. "So, Sonny, was your kiss with Will like that too?"

Sonny was shocked at the perceptiveness and blatant honesty of Will's sisters, but she was right. It was just like that, but what could he say he wondered as his cheeks gave away his embarrassment and then he saw Will staring at him wide-eyed waiting for the answer. Sonny had half-expected Will to save him, but that clearly wasn't going to happen. It was time to speak, so over his deafening heartbeat, he did just that.

"Yea, I guess…" Why did I add 'I guess' that sounds too unsure. I am just not prepared to be telling him through his sister. Try again, Sonny.

"I mean . . . Of course, it was and…" and then for good measure another "Yea..."

Well at least that was a clear affirmative even though it was anything but articulate.

Looking at his watch, Will said "It is way past time for you guys go to bed. Go and brush your teeth, Syd."

Syd jumped on Sonny's lap and hugged him tightly "You'll come tuck me in?"

"Of course, sweetie! Wouldn't miss it for the world!"

Syd grinned and added "I don't see why you have to leave tonight, you're always with us anyway. You should sleep here, in the big bed, with Will!"

It's like she is speaking my thoughts, but I know it's too soon for Will. Oh god, it would be so good even just holding him while we sleep. I could wait for more. Stop it Sonny! Will is not going to invite you. Not yet. . . . but maybe . . . Oh no! They are all looking at me. What to say...

"Thanks for the invitation" Sonny said quietly. He just couldn't say no, so he said, "I'll consider it. You want me to read you a story?"

"Yey!"

Will came to kiss Sydney goodnight just as Sonny finished. They both went to the hall and Will closed the last door and gripped Sonny's hand firmly pulling him onto the couch. This time, Will was the one to pull Sonny into his arms until they were tangled together on the couch. Sonny was right with him, though. As soon as they were settled on the couch, Sonny pulled Will in for another kiss like the one on the beach. When Will's lips parted welcoming Sonny's tongue, the kiss completely engulfed Sonny in a deep blue fire. Sonny could feel the flames igniting in each cell throughout his body one by one. It was exhilarating, but he was losing all control as his body fought to be closer and deeper in the sweet sensation of Will. Sonny's voice was the next thing to stop taking direction from his brain.

Did I just whimper? Oh, god I did. More than once too.

With that last thought another desperate whimper traveled in the tiny bit of air that still remained between their lips, tongues and teeth. Sonny stopped fighting his body. They kissed and caressed until Sonny's breathing was more ragged than it was when reached the top of K2. They both paused, separated slightly, panted and burned inside.

After a minute of recovery, Sonny spoke with a trembling voice, "If you keep kissing me like that, I might have to take Syd up on her offer..." he trailed off and waited in fear that he had just brought the moment into sharp focus. He realized he had made a mistake, which is exactly what he didn't want to do with Will.

Will closed his eyes tight, confirming Sonny's fear with his eyes and then his words, "I... I don't think it would be..."

Sonny interrupted before Will said something that would take them back steps, "Sorry, Will, I was half-kidding, actually. I don't want us to have just sex. I want it to be meaningful. It's just that you're hard to resist..."

Sonny had never tried heroin, but he thought the compulsion an addict felt probably came close to the pull he was feeling with Will right at this moment. Maybe he looked like a crazed addict right now to Will. Probably, but he would wait.

"Thanks. So are you... Maybe we should talk a little to calm down?"

Sonny was glad they were at least in the same realm, though he was sure he was in outer-orbit compared to what Will was feeling. He replied quietly as he suppressed the fire traveling through him, "Sure, what about?"

"Tomorrow? I kind of think we'll spend another full day together again, won't we?"

"Yes. We will. Hum... I could give the kids another yacht ride, maybe?"

"Sure, they'd love that!"

"Good, and then maybe, we could go..." Sonny concentrated, trying to think of something new to do for both adults and kids. It was a pretty quiet beach town. He felt Will's hand on his arm and relaxed at the small comfort.

"Actually, I think we don't need to plan big things. We could just enjoy the beach and... get to know each other better... talk a few things out...?"

No big plan? Good. Talk things out? What things? Do we have a problem? All day at the beach with no plans is good. Time and opportunity.

"Good. I like that idea." Sonny confirmed as he watched Will's eyelids droop. "I think it's time for me to make my exit. I'll leave you to your dreams."

Dream of me please!

Will grinned "Good, I really like being with you, it's fantastic. But right now, I'm ready to go back to my affair with my bed. It is very comfortable."

"And big, apparently."

"Very."

"Really, isn't that Syd exaggerating?"

"You want me to show you?"

Yes! Yes! Now! Yes!

Sonny said suavely, "I thought you'd never ask..."

Will walked to his bedroom and made a grand gesture "Voilà!"

Sonny felt a punch in the gut at seeing the large luxurious bed facing windows with a view of the shoreline. He instantly pictured Will in the bed and then himself. "She was right. That's a big bed."

The climate inside Sonny was stormy. He wondered what his eyes conveyed as they met Will's and fixated on them.

What followed was a kiss, a hungry kiss, full of yearning.

The yearning persisted as Sonny waved to Will at the door and walked under the stars, to his place. He wondered what he would dream about. Marcus and his wife? Marcus and Will?

OR

Himself in that big bed with Will. He really hoped and thought it would be the last. Marcus was attractive. Marcus was a good lover and Sonny missed it when it ended. Will... Will was so much more. His attraction to Will was like gravity... A rule of physics that couldn't be challenged. Will was an angel... Marcus was some kind of low-level demon...

Sonny rose early and went straight over rather than waiting for text from Will. They had breakfast together and then headed to the beach for rides in the land yacht.

Sonny gave rides to each of the children several times over and each one was thrilling, with happy screams to prove it. This time Will let Sonny take Syd, holding her on his lap as Will did the first time. With each ride, Will watched on the sidelines. He looked content, but Sonny had an idea.

He carried Syd over to Will placing her on the sand as he said, "It's your turn Will." Then turning to Allie. "Allie, do you think you could babysit Syd while I take Will for a ride or two? Now make sure she is safe and doesn't go in the water, and maybe I'll have a treat for you tomorrow." All the while Allie was nodding vigorously. Finally Sonny turned to Johnny, "And you, young man, can look after yourself right?" Johnny who was busy doing cartwheels and jumps in the sand nodded as well and once again Sonny had managed to rope Will into his own plan by driving consensus with the kids.

However, this time Will wasn't scared like he was for the Ferris Wheel. He looked nervous to Sonny, but it looked like a good nervous.

Sonny hoped it was a good nervous, like the one he was feeling in anticipation was that good nervous that had him shaking with excited anticipation. Sonny smiled with a telling twitch, as Will nodded. Sonny grabbed his hand and led him to the land yacht with one more look back to make sure the kids were good.

This time he carefully pointed out what to watch for to Will, who listened distractedly. Once Sonny was in position, he motioned to Will to join him. Will joined him with the bare skin of his leg and his arm pressed against Sonny. Sonny was immediately stung by the desire he was consumed by last night. His voice trembled as he asked, "Are you comfortable?"

"Yes, thank you."

So Sonny took the next step and wrapped his arm snugly around Will's shoulders settling in on his waist with a gentle squeeze. Will leaned back into Sonny's body.

Sonny's breath was heavy when he then asked, "Are you ready?"

"Hmmhmm, ready," Will said with a purr.

Then they were riding down the beach and Sonny realized Will's touch was more thrilling than the speed but the two together had Sonny's heart rate dangerously high. He let the yacht go much faster than for the kids. Maybe for the thrill, maybe to impress Will a little... After they finished one lap, they looked over at the kids and after determining they were safe they went for three more.

Sonny couldn't take anymore. He was breathing sporadically. He was jittery and dizzy. He needed Will, physically, but he was aware Will was gun-shy. He needed to show Will how serious he was.

They carefully climbed out standing close.

"Will, wow, that was really exciting . . . or fun, you know?"

"Yes, Sonny that was exhilarating. Thanks!" Will kissed Sonny on the cheek making matters worse, or better, or both. "You ready for lunch?"

"Yes, I'm starving."

They worked together to make sandwiches, feed the kids and then Sonny put Syd down for her nap while Will cleaned up and sent the twins to their rooms for reading/quiet time. Sonny joined Will in the kitchen, ready.

"So Will, do you think we could talk for a little bit? Like you suggested last night?"

"Definitely. Perfect timing. Let's go outside and sit," Will grabbed two water bottles and led Sonny to the beach chairs. "So you wanted to talk . . . "

Sonny wanted to start so he could make sure he said everything he needed to. "So you know I've been traveling a lot, right?" Sonny watched the twinkle literally fall out of Will's eyes into the sand and he started fidgeting with the water bottle label.

"Yeah," Will said without emotion.

"And, I think I mentioned that I had made mistakes, recently... You see, my last relationship, didn't work out so well. Actually... I met the guy's, his name was Marcus by the way... I met his wife, that... that kind of ended things for us."

"OK"Will sounded cold now and he was looking far past the shoreline.

Damn! This is hard and I think I'm blowing it. Come on!

Sonny continued with his voice cracking on the first phrase, "Well, I think it is time for me to find a place to settle."

Will wouldn't even look at him, but Sonny could see his eyes and the redness creeping in as he said, "Where? When do you leave?"

"In two weeks."

"I'm not like Marcus you know." Sonny was straining to look at Will's eyes, but he had turned his head to the north shoreline and Sonny couldn't see anything but his ear and his elegant throat.

Sonny felt like Will was slipping away, so he knelt in the sand in front of his chair and took Will's hands in his. Will let him, but he wouldn't look at him.

Sonny took a steadying breath and continued.

"Will, I know you're nothing like Marcus. Which is why I am so interested in you."

"What is that supposed to mean?"

Sonny watched Will's neck muscles tense and he tried once more, speaking quickly to get it all out.

"Will, you are amazing! You're gorgeous, sweet, fun, smart . . . and sincere. I don't want our relationship to end with this trip. I want to be with you, which is why I have decided to move to Salem permanently." At last it worked and Sonny watched the tension release from his neck as he turned his eyes down to Sonny. Sonny watched the twinkle return to his waves-under-the-moonlight eyes and his mouth expanded to a bright white smile.

"Really? You're moving to Salem?"

"Yes, Will. I want to be with you."

"Sonny, that's great!"

Sonny need to be sure Will understood the rest. If they were going to continue, he needed an understanding.

"Will, I am so glad you're happy, but when I say I want to be with you, I mean I want us to be a couple. I mean I know you have been texting someone, and if there is something going on there . . ."

Will broke into hilarious laughter, which seemed wholly inappropriate to Sonny.

"Will!" Sonny exclaimed getting frustrated and raising from the ground.

"I'm sorry Sonny, here look at this."

Will held out his phone showing the recent texts:

WILL: I'll call U when I'm back. Maybe we can C where we stand?

BRIAN: Don't worry about that. Just come back hot and tanned and ready for some action, if U know what I mean…

WILL: Is that all I am to you?

BRIAN: Man, that was a compliment. What do you want more?

WILL: I guess I want someone who likes who I am on the inside as well. Thanks for the compliments but I don't think we should see each other again.

BRIAN: Well, I don't plan on dating someone that old-fashioned. You're missing out. We were great in bed. Good luck finding someone better!

Will: I think I have. Have a good summer.

Sonny read them once, and felt jealousy seeping in, but then he read them again. Then he read the last two again.

"Will, did you mean me? When you said someone better?" Sonny felt a spring of happiness bubbling inside.

"Of course, Sonny!"

Sonny grabbed Will's shoulders and kissed him hard and fast and then pulled back with a gasping breath.

"Will, I'm sorry, but I need to hear you say it. When I move to Salem, can we date? Exclusively, I mean?"

"Yes, Sonny, yes! And you know what else this means?" Will asked with a sexy lopsided grin matched up to Sonny's dazzling full smile.

"No, what?"

"Well, babe, I think it means you could try out my big bed tonight. That is if you want to." Will said, suddenly looking shy.

"Of course I want to! Haven't I been pretty obvious on that point?"

"Yes, that's true." Will gave Sonny another quick kiss, and like Sonny's kiss it was quick but forceful and starving. "Let's go check the kids."

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Dinner was finished and Sonny and Will were again cuddled together on the couch. The kids were settled around them with a movie playing. He had rented a few other kids movies the day before so this was an easy plan and frankly, all Sonny could think about was the invitation to Will's bed, so he quickly agreed to the first movie Johnny suggested.

Sonny was struggling.

Struggling to sit calmly on the couch when he really wanted to drag Will to the bedroom this very moment and seduce him. One minute he was sweating, and the next he was shivering.

Everything Will did was driving him literally crazy with passion. When Will reached for his hand, just like the night before, Sonny nearly jumped off the couch. A few times he offered to get drinks in the kitchen or make popcorn, because just being near Will was driving him to arousal. Fortunately, the kids really seemed to like the movie. He was pretty sure he was able to hide his frenzied state from everyone but Will, who had smiled at him smugly each time he returned from his fabricated errand.

Finally, the movie ended and Sonny helped put the kids to bed and then he met Will standing in the hall facing him. He rubbed his palms on his shorts and took a long breath.

"Hey," Will said softly shifting his weight from side to side.

"Hey," Sonny said with a nervous twitch in his enthusiastic smile.

"You ready to try the bed, babe?"