Will couldn't help looking at the microphone on the platform. They were waiting for Chad, drinking sodas, Sonny's leg grazing against Will's under the table. Mel had arrived with a smile and was talking quietly, seemingly unaffected by the small stage behind her. Mostly, Will suspected, because she had no intention of standing on it. Will felt his heart beating too fast.

He saw a couple of guys approach the stage and soon the first notes of a famous song were playing. They were singing very low and too slowly so the group went on with their conversation.

Chad finally turned up, a little out of breath. He gave Mel a peck in a distracted way and Will saw her stiffen on her chair. Sonny didn't seem to notice and asked Chad if he had closed the shop correctly and had thought about taking the cash out and... Chad cut him calling him an over-controlling boss and soon, they were bantering good-naturedly.

Will smiled and glanced at Chad's girlfriend. She looked absent, maybe worried, it was hard to say. Will knew how hard he was to read himself, so he put his hand on Mel's forearm and lifted one eyebrow. He heard her sigh discreetly but when she got up, she didn't turn to him. Instead, she brushed Chad's shirt softly, her finger as light as a feather. Chad immediately shut up and looked up. A silent exchange passed between them, then Chad said "Excuse-us a minute. Will could you look at the list of songs they have and tell me which one are acceptable? I may try going up later!" Mel was already walking, slowly but with determination.

Sonny was frowning:

"You know what's going on?

- Not really, but Mel looked perturbed.

- She did? You're sure? Maybe they just wanted a moment on their own..." He sent Will a seducing look. Will's leg felt weak for a moment and he was glad he was seating. He accepted Sonny's light kiss with gratitude, feeling himself relax, then Sonny bent on the table and opened the folded list of songs "OK, so what will you tell Chad to sing?"

When their friends came back, half-an-hour later, Will had regained his nervous state. He was torn, not sure what to choose between safety and risk. Sonny's eyes were twinkling as he laughed at the woman singing on the stage, then cheered her. Will discovered how happy he could feel by seeing Sonny enjoy himself.

After a heated debate, Chad chose a song and walked away to get signed up. He was called a few minutes after and hopped to the stage, goofing around and hamming it up but when he started singing, it was good. He was looking straight at Mel, who was blushing and smiling, yet Will could still feel a melancholy about her.

Sonny got up to go to the bathroom and came back with no warning, before squeezing Will's chest from behind. Will let out a shriek and glared. Sonny chuckled and kissed him on the cheek.

As Will was gathering all his inner strength, he was startled by hearing the name 'Sonny' being called on the speakers. His boyfriend looked at him with a shy smile, then walked to the stage.

"This is for my boyfriend that I love so, so much. I hope he loves me just as much, and will forgive my embarrassing him!" then Sonny started singing.

Will soon recovered from his surprise. His stomach ached from how much he laughed, although Sonny wasn't as bad as he would have feared. People around were clapping and cheering, but Sonny only stared at Will throughout the whole song. It was like being serenaded by a very handsome frog. Will's heart was beating and he stood up and opened his arms to welcome Sonny with a big hug and an "I love you as much, don't worry." Sonny was beaming and not all of Chad's snark could shake his good mood.

So Will walked up, signed for the most difficult song of the karaoke's place repertoire. Then, he came back, gripped Sonny's hand and lead him to the mike.

"You stay next to me" He whispered.

The first notes of The Bohemian Rhapsody started playing. Sonny's grin and wink did the trick and Will let his voice reach his potential. It was the first time he had ever sang in public.

He didn't make a mistake, nor sang off-key. He was so focused that he didn't realize at first how silent the place had become. As he finished the song, almost everyone (but Sonny, who was listening in awe, gaping) joined Will for the chorus. Will lowered his voice:

"... nothing really matters... to me..." took a step from the mike and told Sonny "But you..."

Sonny kissed him with such strength, Will's back was bent and one foot went in the air. They went back to the table where Chad was thumping loudly on the laminate. Mel was unusually loud too and hugged Will. He could feel his cheeks burning. But the way Sonny was looking at him made it all worthwhile.

In fact Sonny had turned into a deranged groupie. The minute they were alone, he covered Will with warm, small kisses, panting and whispering "You were so good up there, and everyone loved it, and I'm dating you... I'm so proud..." It was almost too much. Will felt his inside burn, calling for more intimacy. He murmured:

- Let's sleep in my bed tonight..." Sonny sighed.

- I have a morning shift tomorrow.

- Well, you still have a change of clothes in my closet, remember?" Sonny nodded and added with a smirk:

- You should buy a wardrobe now.

- You plan to invade my bedroom?

- I like it a lot. It's your world, it's like it's made of dreams. Since you bought that bed, I feel..." He paused, thoughtful, as if the words had to be exactly right "I feel I'm a fixture in your life. Like you invited me in your soul and it's so calm and profound..."

There was nothing Will could answer to that. So he just kissed Sonny with all the emotions that had just exploded in his heart. It was enough.

They didn't spend the night awake this time but Will still gave himself completely, melting in Sonny's arms. When he got up the next morning, he looked around. Sonny was right, Will's inner world was reflected in the room. The fact that Sonny loved it made his heart sing.