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Chapter Twenty-One
"Are you sure about this, Em?" Sebastian asked. "They aren't sleeping well."
"Well, there are two adults and one very anxious little girl to care for them. It's your anniversary. You should be able to celebrate. And you haven't had any time for just you two since they were born."
"We really appreciate it." Dave said, bringing in the twins' bags. "There should be plenty of diapers. And clothes if they spit food all over themselves. There are teething rings for them and that stuff you rub on their gums. Oh, and if you want to give them a little bit of the pain killer just before bed, go for it. That will give you at least a few hours of sleep. Theybhaven't had any today."
"You're like superdad." Emily teased.
"Well, it's been a while since you've done this and now it's times two." Sebastian pointed out. He kneeled down over the babies in their car seats and kissed each of them. "I love you, babies. You have fun with Aunt Emily and Uncle John and Tabby. Don't cause too much trouble."
Dave bent over them next and simply kissed each of them, whispering, "I love you, guys."
They all walked out to Emily's car together and helped get the car seats strapped in. The men stood with their hands clasped between them and watched as Emily drove away.
Sebastian kissed Dave's hand and then headed back inside. "I made reservations at that Italian place you like."
"Sounds good." He caught Sebastian around the waist and pressed a kiss to his lips. "What time?"
"Seven-thirty."
Dave nodded and kissed him again. "I'll be ready." He walked off toward the back of the house and gathered some things from the bathroom. He disappeared into the guest bathroom, knowing that Sebastian had a lot more products and steps to get ready. All Dave really had to do was shower and dress.
Sebastian primped in front of the mirror for a long time. Dave knocked on the door several times to try to hurry him along.
"Do you want me to look hot or not?" Sebastian finally called back.
"You always look hot, Sebastian. But we're running out of time."
He sighed and opened the bathroom door. He ran his hand through his hair. "How do I look?"
"Amazing, babe." Dave kissed him softly and then pulled him toward the front door. "Come on, I'm starving."
"Baby, wait." Sebastian said with a laugh. "I have to get your present."
"Oh, we're actually doing that?" Dave said with a straight face. Sebastian gave him an exasperated look and a smile spread across his lips. "I'm kidding. I've have your present."
"You better." He walked into their bedroom and came out with a small box in his hand that he stuffed in his coat pocket. "Let's go. Who's driving?"
"Do you want to drink?"
"I'll maybe have one. To toast us. But that's it. You?"
"The same. Rock, Paper, Scissors?"
Sebastian laughed. "You drive, baby."
"Okay." He picked up a gift from beside the door much bigger than Sebastian's and took the keys off the hook.
They rode to the restaurant in a comfortable silence. Sebastian leaned over the console and pressed kisses to Dave's cheek. Dave squeezed his hand and kissed him back at every stop light.
They held hands as they walked up to the restaurant. A few people waiting to be seated gave them contemptible looks, especially when Sebastian leaned closer to Dave and rested his head on his husband's shoulder. Dave kissed Sebastian's forehead.
"Karofsky-Smythe, party of two?" The hostess said.
"That's us!" Sebastian exclaimed, pulling Dave forward.
"You're ridiculous." Dave murmured.
"You married me."
"Is this your anniversary?" The woman asked as she handed them their menus.
"Yep. Two years." Sebastian said happily.
"Two very long years." Dave said with a teasing grin.
Sebastian kicked him under the table. "Shut up." He giggled.
"That's so sweet." She smiled. "Your waiter will be with you in a moment.
"Thank you." Dave said. He opened his menu. "Vediamo." He murmured.
"What was that thing you had last time that I tried?"
"The veal tartar?"
"Yeah, that. I'm going to have that."
A waiter came over with a bottle of wine. "On the house in honor of your anniversary." He poured each of them a glass. "Are you ready to order?"
"I believe so." Sebastian said. "David?"
Dave ordered, but held off ordering dessert. He wasn't sure he could handle too much after the rich foods he'd ordered for the rest of his courses. Sebastian did the same. They sat back with their wine for a while and just watched each other.
"I'm not much of a wine drinker." Dave pointed out.
"No, you're not. But this is a good year." Sebastian took a sip and worked it around his mouth for a while. "A very good year." He put his glass on the table and reached into his coat pocket. He took out the box. "I hope you don't think it too cheesy, but I was searching all over the place for something perfect for you. And I found this." He handed over the box.
Dave tore away the paper and opened the box underneath to find what looked like a silver guitar pick attached to a chain. It had the words "I pick you." on one side and "S&D" stamped on the back with their wedding date. "Babe, this is amazing. Thank you." He leaned over the table and kissed his husband. He put the necklace on and then reached down on the floor. "In my research, I found out that the second anniversary is traditionally the cotton anniversary. So this is my interpretation of that." He handed over his gift and sat forward as Sebastian opened it.
Sebastian chuckled when he pulled out a red t-shirt with the words "Trophy Husband" printed on it. "Thank you, Dave. This is perfect. I'll wear this tomorrow."
"So you like it?"
"I love it, baby." He reached across the table and slipped a hand into his husband's. "I love you."
"I love you, too."
For the most of the evening, they held hands across the table. They played footsie. They laughed. They talked about how much they missed their babies, but that they were glad for the break and time together alone.
Dave excused himself for a minute, being vague about where he was going. Sebastian suspected he was going to find their waiter and request something special. He never was good with surprises. Sebastian took out his phone to send Emily a text, but found a picture of Tabitha and the twins awaiting him. They looked happy.
"Thanks, Em. I was about to ask how they are doing."
"They are angels. Fussy, uncomfortable angels. Lol"
"Call if it gets to be too much. We'll come get them."
"Don't worry about us. Enjoy your husband. They will be back with you in the morning."
Dave came back and Sebastian showed him the picture.
"They are so cute. Just like their daddy." He smiled. "I think they're both yours."
"I don't care if they are or not."
"I don't really either. But they look like you. Especially Jimi."
Sebastian kissed his hand. "I still think Katie looks like you."
"Maybe a little." He smirked and sat back with his glass of water.
A moment later, their waiter appeared with a large plate with a small sample of all the desserts. The waiter explained all of them and wished them once more a happy anniversary.
Dave smiled. "We haven't ever tried the dessert in the past. And I know you can be a little picky sometimes when it comes to sweets. So I asked for a sampler. They gladly obliged."
Sebastian took a bit of a chocolate mousse and made an appreciative noise. "Baby, try this." He held up a bit on his fork and Dave leaned forward.
"That is good."
They cleaned the plate, feeding each other a few more bites of things. A couple at the next table watched them and whispered to each other how adorable the men were. Another group talked a little more loudly about the disgusting display.
Dave and Sebastian didn't care about the negative remarks they heard very clearly. They were in love. They were married. They had two beautiful babies. Those were the things that mattered. They were both over the harsh words.
They paid their bill, leaving their waiter a very generous tip and then they left hand-in-hand once more.
In the car, Sebastian leaned into Dave again, but this time his touches were more heated and had a more insistent intent. He rubbed Dave's thigh and kissed his neck.
"I'm trying to drive, Sebastian." He scolded, but only half-heartedly.
Sebastian laughed seductively in his ear. "Drive faster, David. This is a sports car. It's built for speed."
"So are you." Dave teased as he pressed his foot down just a little more on the gas.
Somehow they managed to avoid the police. Sebastian got out of the car and ran around to Dave's side as he climbed out. He grabbed his husband's face and kissed him deeply. A soft moan escaped Dave. He grabbed Sebastian's hips and pulled them close, showing the other man the effect he was having.
They made it inside, but just barely. They tore at each other's clothes, throwing them all over the living room. They fell together onto the couch where their kiss grew even more urgent. Dave moaned again and dug his nails into Sebastian's back
Sebastian groaned and rolled off the couch. He tugged on Dave's hand. "Come on, baby." He kissed his husband and then all but ran to their bedroom. He pushed Dave onto the bed as he pulled the bottle of lube from the drawer. He smiled enticingly as he squirted some of the liquid onto his hand. He closed his hand around Dave's erection and started stroking him slowly.
Dave reached up and placed a hand on the back of Sebastian's neck. He pulled the other man down for a long kiss as he pulled Sebastian onto his lap. Dave groaned and pulled Sebastian toward him even more, pushing his hand away gently. He rolled Sebastian underneath him and cupped his face.
"I love you." He whispered before pressing his lips to his husband's.
"I love you, David." Sebastian whispered back between kisses.
Dave gently pushed into Sebastian. They were still a moment, staring at each other. Slowly, Dave moved out and then back in. He moved at the same pace for a long time. Sebastian watched his face as he worked to hold off as long as possible. He stroke Sebastian in the same agonizing pace.
"Faster." Sebastian said softly after it seemed evident that it wouldn't be much longer for either of them. He took over stroking himself.
Dave paused and kissed him. Then he leaned back and moved at a quicker speed, increasing with every thrust. Flesh slapped together and their voices blended into a gloriously erotic song. Sebastian leaned his head back and let out a groan that sounded vaguely like his husband's name. Dave was making incoherent sounds. And then one long, low groan signaled his climax. Sebastian followed a moment later with a whine of his own.
"Sebastian." Dave sighed, looking down at his slick, sticky body.
"Yeah, baby?"
"I just had to say your name." He collapsed beside Sebastian on the bed. "Happy anniversary."
"Yes." He leaned over and kissed him lazily. "Here's to at least fifty more years together." He kissed Dave again and then moved to his back once more. Both were quiet.
"Do you think the babies are okay?" Dave asked into the silence.
"I think so."
"I miss them."
"I do too."
"So you want to go get them?"
"Baby, it's late. They're probably asleep." Sebastian argued. "And this is the one night when we can go to bed and not worry that a screaming baby will wake us up." He kissed Dave's shoulder. "So let's shower and then do that."
Dave sighed happily. "Okay."