Connor stopped the car in front of the Hansen household just in time to see his soulmate dropping down from a sturdy looking tree he hadn't noticed before, making a mental note that it stands close to Evan's window, not that Connor would need that sort of information

Evan looked… amused, as he approached Connor, which was odd considering why they were doing this in the first place, he run to Connor's car, getting in before Connor could turn it off

"Let's go!"

There's laughter laced in his voice, and he's looking at Connor like they're sharing a secret, so Connor pulls out of the driveway and into the streets

"I never snuck out before, I feel kind of jittery"

Connor smiled then, suppressing the need to roll his eyes at Evan's excitement over this

"You're adorable"

He didn't mean to say it out loud, but Evan's whole demeanor changes, from the enthusiasm to a more pleasantly surprised expression, cheeks covered in blush, small shy smile painting his lips, Connor really wanted to kiss him, but he could do that latter, and it was kind of amazing that he could do it at all

The orchard was covered in the fading light of sunset when they got there, Evan was beaming at the sight, so Connor made his way to him, making sure that he could see his movements, he brushed a hand against his cheek, eyes glancing only once to Evan's mouth before settling on the dark blue eyes he liked so much. Evan flushed but gave a solid nod, so Connor kissed him; it was just as exhilarating as the others, Evan's hands went to his neck, one tangling itself on his hair, and Connor melted into it, arms going around the shorter boy's waist for support

When they pulled apart Connor pressed their foreheads together, Evan gave him a breathless smile

"Damn"

Evan actually snorted at that, nose crinkling as he did; Connor pecked him, partly out of retaliation, mostly because he could

"Wanna watch the stars from the hood of my car?"

"Sounds like a date"

Connor sat down and patted the spot next to him, Evan had to lift himself a bit; then both laid into their backs, having a pretty decent view of the darkening sky

"Shit, I should've got you some flower, do you even like flowers?"

"Yes?"

"Is that a question?"

"Sorry, I'm still… amazed that we're dating now"

Connor let out a breathy sigh

"Same"

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A few stars were already visible; they couldn't see the moon from this angle but it was most definitely there

As the sky turned a dark blue, lingering towards black, with freckles of pale blue light from the stars, they fell into an entirely comfortable silence. It amazed Evan, because he never had a moment such as this one, where he didn't feel any rush to speak, no pressure to form sentences, no trace of that one voice in his head that liked to pipe up when words failed him; he was extremely glad that he got to share this with Connor

If Evan could live in this serenity, in this instant where Connor and him are together in a way that's far too intimate given how far they are from each other; he would in a heartbeat
He knows, that eventually they'll have to leave, go their separate ways, each to a house that doesn't feel quite at home for different reasons; but that's later, for now he'll allow himself to enjoy this, for as long as it lasts

They are quiet, but the silence hangs with a hint of understanding, they both prefer it and dread it in spades, because everything is too loud out in the world, but everything is too loud inside their own heads; right now though, right now this is needed, and wanted, and there's a warm feeling settling inside Evan. He's never been this comfortable with anyone

The air is a bit on the cold side, but there's no wind so it's bearable, the sky is clear, which gives them a better view, and he wonders for a single second if Connor is thinking something similar, if he's feeling like this, he really hopes so