Getting Over You
John-Paul spent the next week trying his up most to avoid staying in any place longer than five minuets with Craig, because if he did he still had a great urge to swing for him, which he reasoned with himself was better than kissing him. However, he was having a meal with Darren at Il Nosh, when the devil himself and his new boyfriend just happened to walk in, or so he thought.
"Craig, Damien? Come join us."
"Darren what are you doing? I really don't think this is a great idea."
"Sure it is. You and Craig need to talk, so me and Damien are heading out to Chester High Street to get to know each other better before he goes home."
"When are they leaving?"
"Two days John-Paul and then you can relax."
"I am relaxed."
"Right Craig take a seat I've ordered you a coffee and John-Paul, please play nice."
"Just so you know this wasn't my idea."
"I bet it wasn't."
"It wasn't. Do you think I want to spend time alone with you? We both know what happens when we do and Damien happens to trust me."
"So you haven't told him anything then?"
"Smart arse. Of course I have. I don't want to argue, so what is there to say?"
"Let's go back to mine it should be free by now, but we are staying in the lounge!"
"Fine by me. Let's go."
They walked speedily back to the McQueen household and were relieved to find it empty, it made Craig laugh as he remembered how it used to be bustling and how they could never have a moment alone. This memory seemed to flash before them both and they turned to look each other in the eyes.
"I've missed you, you know?"
"Craig don't. You have no idea how difficult it has been to get over you."
"I'm sorry I didn't call."
"I am sorry for a lot of things I did and didn't do, but it is too late now. You and Damien seem to be a good thing."
"You and Darren do too."
"We are. He makes me happy. He is looking after me and we don't have to sneak around."
"I understand. I will always care about you though; I want you to know that. I loved you so much I spent months wishing I hadn't left."
"Same here. Why did you get back with Sarah? I just had to ask."
"I missed you and I thought if I took her back I'd be able to replace you're love that was left behind, but it didn't work and then I met Damien. It's been better with him, but something is still missing."
"Yeah I know."
"Something no one else can replace."
"No matter how hard they try. Kiss me please? One last time."
John-Paul snaked his arms round Craig's waist and pulled him close. Craig ran his hands through the hair he loved to touch and looked into the eyes he always got lost in, before locking lips and kissing passionately, their tongues exploring, but not forgetting the taste of the mouth they used to know inside and out. John-Paul finally pulled away, gasping for air, tears flowing down his cheeks as all the memories flooded back.
"We can't do this. You have to go. Please Craig."
"I love you still please don't forget that."
"I won't forget."
"I'm not going to see you for a while, so be happy with Darren."
"And you with Damien."
"I will."
"I love you Craig Dean, and I probably always will. He managed to whisper to Craig's retreating back. But I am happy now."