What are the chances? Part 21
Will's POV
"Will, I am really, really sorry about this." Sonny apologized for what must have been the one hundredth time today alone.
"It's fine Babe.." Will said, keeping a smile plastered to his face and doing his best to hide the fact that he is insanely nervous. Nervous to the point that he was nauseous and was not sure at all how he was going to eat.
"No it's not, I should have known better than to ask Alex of all people for help." Sonny protested.
Will reached over and grabbed Sonny's hand "Hey…. It will be okay.." He promised with a calm that he doesn't feel.
"It's just that my family is loud and overbearing." Sonny said.
"Oh, Is that all?" Will said…."I deal with that all the time, so no worries…." He grinned at Sonny.
He held Sonny's hand for the remainder of the ride, stroking Sonny's fingers with his thumb.
Once they pulled up in front of the mansion, Will's eye grew wide… "This is where you grew up?" he asked.
"Yeah…" Sonny said, "But it wasn't all fun and games."
"WOW!" "I grew up in a series of very small apartments, and I was passed back and forth between my parents all the time." Will whispered.
Sonny's POV
"Let's get this over with!" Sonny said… tucking away the information that Will had just entrusted to him. He would examine that a little later, when there was more time.
He and Will walked to the door, and instead of knocking he opened the door and let himself in, pulling Will behind him. He sent up a silent prayer that his family would not mortify him too bad today.
People, family that Sonny hasn't seen in a year or more were in abundance, gathered together in groups, catching up.
He spotted Alex about the same time that Alex spotted him. "Great Sonny, You're here!" he said loudly as he rushed over and picked Sonny up off of the ground in a bear hug… "I wasn't sure if you would come…" he said.
"Well I am only here because I am a man of my word… and basically I was forced to show up." He said crossly.
"Man…. That's terrible. I am so sorry that some heartless person did that to you." Alex said, trying to stifle a grin.
"Oh Shut up!" Sonny said… "And I am not staying all day, we have plans of our own…"
"You have to stay through dinner and the family gathering that follows." Alex said. "That's all." "Then you can go…." "By the way… Here comes mom!"
"Alex!" Sonny said exasperated.
"Sonny, I am so happy you decided to join us today." He heard as she came up behind him.
He turned and hugged her. "Hi, Mom!" he said.
"Hey Baby… it is so good to see you here." "And I see that you brought a guest after all." "Is this by chance the young man that I have been hearing so much about?"
Sonny extracted himself from her arms. "Mom, I would like for you to meet Will…" he said reaching for Will's hand, pulling him to his side.
"Hi Will, it is so nice to finally meet you." "I have heard a lot about you…." She said as she reached out to touch Will's hand. "I am Adrienne."
"Oh!" Will said. "I hope that it was at least good." He let go of Sonny's hand and took hold of his moms.
"Of course." Adrienne said. "Alex has done nothing but rave and rave and rave about this guy that has Sonny all love sick…" "He also says that you love Sonny the same way."
Sonny was mortified, and wanted to just melt into the floor…. He glanced at Will and saw his face flushed… "Yes, I do.." he heard Will whisper.
"Although I do have to wonder why Sonny hasn't mentioned you at all." Adrienne continued, fixing her gaze on Sonny….
"Well that would be because I wanted to protect him from moments like this…." Sonny said pointedly.
"What? Adrienne said… "Did I say the wrong thing?"
"Nevermind Mom…." Sonny said shaking his head.
Justin walked up and joined his wife, wrapping an arm around her waist.
"Sonny… what a pleasant surprise…. Your mother was fairly certain that you weren't going to make it." Justin said.
"Yeah… well…. You can thank Alex for this…" Sonny said "Dad, I would like for you to meet Will, my boyfriend." He said.
"Yes…. Hi…. Will." Justin said holding out his hand for Will to shake.
"We have heard a lot about you!" Justin said.
"Dad… not you too!" Sonny lamented.
Will shifted uncomfortably from one foot to the other.
Justin laughed. "Welcome to our home Will, feel free to visit anytime you like."
"Thank you Sir." Will said respectfully.
"Please, no sir…. Just call me Justin." The older man insisted.
"Okay then…. Of you guys are done embarrassing my guest… I am going to introduce him to uncle Victor and Aunt Maggie." Sonny said.
He guided Will away from his parents… "I am so sorry Baby." "I am seriously going to kill Alex for this."
"Sonny, it wasn't that bad…. Honestly" Will assured him.
"I'm glad Will….. I love you." Sonny said lying his palm against Wills face.
Will leaned his face into Sonny's touch… he got lost in his eyes and forgot where they were, allowing a low moan to escape his lips.
Sonny moved in closer and covered Will's lips with his own, he kissed him briefly not allowing himself the pleasure of exploring his mouth the way he wants.
"Sonny… Will…." "So happy to see you both here." Alex said putting a hand on each one of their shoulders, pulling them apart…
"Hey!" Will said cheerfully… While Sonny addressed him with irritation… "Alex!"
"Come on Sonny, You aren't still mad are you?" Alex pouted.
"You bet your ass I am." "You knew how I felt about this…and no one forced you to introduce Julie to the family before you were ready." Sonny growled.
"But you and Will are perfect for one another!" "And your relationship is already so strong." Alex said seriously. "Besides, I made mom promise not to embarrass you today."
"Great, Thanks!" Sonny said sarcastically. "That makes everything all better."
Alex grinned at Sonny. Completely unaffected by Sonny's attitude. "You are welcome man!"
Will's POV
He was grateful when the well dressed attendant stepped into the room and announced Dinner. Not that he was all that uncomfortable, but he sensed that Sonny was and he wanted this to be over with for him.
They made their way into the dining room and it didn't escape Will's notice that Sonny chose spots that were well away from his mom and dad.
Alex and Julie took the seats that were directly across from Will and Sonny. After a little musical chairs Adrienne had maneuvered the situation until she was on Julie's left side and Justin was in front of her, right beside Will.
Will has never before been to a dinner party that was this elaborate, sure his mother was married to one of the most recognizable man in this town, but thus far he has managed to weasel his way out of every invitation.
The dishes were all passed and everyone had their plates before them. Maggie asked that she be allowed to bless the food… and then after the prayer the dull roar of conversation began.
Will observed everyone around him, subtly. Justin engaged him in conversation once or twice but for the most part he left the conversation to his wife, who seemed to have no problems carrying the load.
There were a few well placed questions addressed to Will, but for the most part she seemed to be concentrating on Julie.
Will couldn't help feeling for her, the poor girl must have felt like she was preparing for the Spanish Inquisition, but to her credit she seemed to take it all in stride.
Which was more than he could say for Sonny. He noticed from the corner of his eye that Sonny seemed to be wound up tighter than an eight day clock.
He moved the hand that he had in his lap, to Sonny's thigh…. It was meant to be a gesture of reassurance.
Sonny was so startled he let his fork slip through his fingers and clatter to the table, striking the edge of his plate, producing a loud clanging on the china.
"Sorry." He mumbled as he blushed furiously. He grabbed Wills hand under the table, struggling not to look at Will.
He squeezed Sonny's hand, and relaxed when he felt Sonny squeeze his hand back, before he went back to picking at his food.
Once dinner was done and the plates removed, one of the servers came around to each person asking for their dessert selection. There were probably ten different choices. Will actually groaned out loud when he heard Sonny order fruit salad with extra whipped cream. His mind automatically transported him back in time. In the end he was too wrapped up in the memory to do anything but nod his head dumbly when the server asked if he would have the same.
Sonny's POV
Dessert was brought around, and Sonny was so busy watching Will dip the pieces of fruit into the heavy cream and bring them to his mouth, that he completely missed the question his mother asked him.
"Sonny?" Adrienne said again.
Sonny's voice was again laced with embarrassment, "I'm sorry, I didn't hear you, guess I wasn't listening." He said looking at her.
"Well that much is obvious." Adrienne commented. "I was asking how the two of you guys met." She said.
"Oh.. well Will and I met at the park, you know at one of those football games Alex and I play in on Fridays." Sonny answered.
Will's POV
"Oh." She said. "Do you play as well Will?"
"Sometimes…" Will answered, "but mostly I am a spectator."
"Well we have something in common." She said, "That is how Justin and I met back in college."
"Wow!" "That's really cool." He answered her.
"I assume you are a college student as well?" she pressed.
"Yes Ma'am." "I am an international business major." Will said.
"How interesting." she said "Sonny is majoring in business and his Uncle Victor does a lot of international business."
"That is very interesting…" Will said.
"If you don't mind me asking…. How old are you?" She asked.
"Oh not at all…" Will answered, "I am 19."
Alex had just taken a big gulp of his drink… and went into an uncontrollable a coughing fit…
"Alex, dear are you okay?" she asked.
"Yeah… I'm good, Thanks." He answered.
Sonny directed his attention to his mom and asked about the upcoming Christmas plans. Then listened attentively as she prattled on and on.
People started to get up and move toward the sitting room. Adrienne got up to follow, turning her gushing to Julie.
Sonny's POV
As Sonny and Will got up Sonny said, "Will let me show you where the restroom is…." He led him up the stairs and down the corridor. He pulled him into a little powder room, Will found himself shoved against the door as soon as it was closed, Sonny pressed against Will, assaulting his mouth, plunging his tongue inside. He grinded their hips together, and shoved his hands under Will's shirt, his fingers biting into Will's sides.
When they finally separated, Will was breathless… "What was that for?" he asked.
"That was because you were driving me insane with your dessert…. All I could think of was the many many times that we have shared that same dessert." Sonny said resting his forehead on Will's.
"Oh!" Will said. "Me too Babe…"
"And…. Also because I think you just gave Alex a heart attack!" Sonny snickered.
"Why?" Will asked amused..
"Will… It never occurred to me to ask you age…" "But I kind of suspected that at the very least you haven't been out drinking much." Sonny said. "Alex on the other hand had no idea… and do you know how many times we have been out drinking together now."
"Oh…" Will said chuckling….. "I never thought about it again after that first night."
"You mean that first night that we went out dancing with them?" "When we did the tequila shots?" Sonny asked.
"Yep, that's the one…" Will said… "That was my liquid courage."
"For?" Sonny asked.
"I wanted to be more….. I don't know…. Confident… and less shy…" Will breathed against Sonny's lips.
"You were very…. Bossy that night .." Sonny said.
He was remembering that night… reliving every touch in his mind… Unconsciously pressing his body into Will's, pinning Will to door…. Seeking contact…. Friction…
Will was fighting against the need to strip both Sonny and himself of their clothes, he wanted to feel Sonny inside him…. He wanted relief from the sweet ache that had begun within him.
"Sonny…. Baby…" Will said grasping Sonny's hips and separating them. "We should get back downstairs."
"Later…" Sonny grunted against his neck, licking, kissing, sucking the skin there.
"Sonny….Your mom is going to be looking for us…" Will tried again.
"Don't care…." Sonny whispered, pulling the collar of Will's shirt aside… Moving to his shoulder….
"God… Sonny…." Will whined… "We need to get home."
In that moment it dawned on him how much he liked hearing that statement from Will.
"Home" While yes it was true that Will sleeps more at his apartment that he does at his own nowadays. And Sonny has slept over at Will's a couple of times…. But there has been no official mention of living together.
"Sonny…. Come on…. Home remember." Will whispered.
Sonny covered Will's lips again, forcing his tongue inside, kissing him with an unbridled passion, ravaging his mouth.
"Sonny…. Will….." "Where are you?" Alex called through the corridor.
Sonny wrenched his mouth from Will's… "Damn it!" he whispered harshly….
"Sonny…" A little louder now….
"What?" he called.
"It's time to come down stairs now…." Alex called.
"We'll be down stairs in a minute…" Sonny said.
"Okay, Hurry up…." Alex called… "You can continue with your child molesting later on…." He laughed.
"Oh Wow!" Will said "That's how it is going to be?"
"Appears so….. Come on Babe…." Sonny said straitening their clothes and opening the door.
He took Will's hand… "We are going to go and say good bye… and be on our way." Sonny said leading him back down stairs.
Once they were back in the sitting room, Sonny approached his parents…. But before he has a chance to say anything Alex stood up in the center of the room and cleared his throat.
"Excuse me…. Everyone… Now that Sonny and Will are here with us… I have something to confess to you all." "Julie and I have been dating for almost a year… I am sorry that I have brought her around before now…. But I really wanted her to stick around."
There was a collective chuckle around the room.
"Anyway I love her… and she has changed my life for the better, and I don't want to continue without attaching her life to mine permanently…." He dropped down on one knee and pulled a box from his pocket… "Julie…. Baby… I love you so much… I can not imagine my life without you…. Will you marry me?"
She nodded her head, mumbling yes over and over again…. As he slid the ring on her finger.
The room erupted with congratulations, hugs and handshakes all around.
Alex made his way over to Sonny and Will…. "Sorry that I had to cash in my favor to get you here, but in this last few weeks you and your…. Ahem…. Young Romeo here have shown me what Love is….Observing you two has made me examine myself and my relationship with Julie, and admit to myself what I have suspected for a long time now, that this is far beyond anything that I have ever experienced, and I needed you here for this… it felt wrong to do it any other way.
Sonny hugged his as soon as he finished his little speech… "I am really happy for you Man…"
Then Will hugged him too…. "Congrats!"
Sonny and Will stayed for the toast and then excused themselves from the party.
They were climbing into the car when Will's cell started to ring.
"Ugh, It's my mom!" he said as he pressed the answer key.
"Hey Mom!" "What's up?" He asked.
He listened for a few minutes…. "Yes Mom… I will try…. Okay bye…." He said before he disconnected the call…
"Ugh she wants us to come over for dessert!" Will said grinning….
TO BE CONTINUED!