Disclaimer: Still not my characters, I still do not get paid for writing this, and it still involves homosexual relationships.
A/N: Well, it's about time I continued this! Don't worry, I hadn't forgotten it, I just got a little stuck. Hopefully you enjoy this chapter as much as you enjoyed the first one! It's still short, but it just seemed the logical place to stop. I'd love to hear any comments you may have on my writing technique, the story itself (which is based on the second episode of The Brittas Empire, with additions and analyses of my own), any encouragement, or any complaints. (But actual flames will be ignored.) I put a Hitchhiker's Guide reference in this.
Replies to comments:
Only58- here's some more of it. Unfortunately the boys can't stay in bed all day, with Mr Brittas as their boss. But I'm sure they intend to catch up on the weekend. I'm glad you can see the affection between them! I hope I continue to do that. fingers crossed
Wild Destiny- I don't know much about Allo Allo, so I don't think that is going to happen anytime soon.
Cailen- Thanks! That's so nice to hear.
Kanna- Sorry. I often write very short things, as you can see. It's just how I am. But thankyou for the compliments!
Elf- I'm continuing:D Hopefully the characterization is also alright in this chapter.
JoJo- Thankyou! And yes, obviously I'm continuing.
JulieAnn- thankyou very much for your comment. I think they're a sweet couple in general. Of course they have their moments, like any couple...
Okay! Here's chapter Two.
Gavin grabbed his dressing gown from the chair by the door as he shuffled out of the bedroom and into the corridor. He pulled it over his shoulders as he walked, shivering and rubbing his fingers. Heater. Being up at this cold time of morning when you have a warm boyfriend in bed should be illegal. He stopped briefly in the hallway to have a mild disagreement with the pilot light of the gas heater. Then he scurried into the kitchen, fidgeting on the cold tiles. He winced, and went back into the living room to find himself last night's discarded pair of socks that were now halfway down the back of the couch where they'd left them, and steadied himself on the armchair while hopping to get them on. Much better. Now breakfast. He started to get out the table settings and some bread and jam, and put the kettle on. Gavin glanced out the window and pulled at the curtain, trying to get it to slide properly. Of course, it was still dark outside. A lone car drove past, dark under the streetlights. Gavin sighed. It would take a while to get used to these early work hours. He yawned, not bothering to cover his mouth. At least it was a job. And they could work together. That's worth a lot. He turned away from the window, letting the curtain fall closed again when the kettle whistled, and he started to make the tea. They could wake up properly with a nice cup of tea. The alarm must be about to go off.
A faint beeping sounded in the distance and then a thump and sudden silence. Gavin poured some milk into their tea.
"Morning Timmy", Gavin said smiling, seeing Tim appear messy haired and yawning in the doorway. Surprisingly, Tim answered with a lovely though sleepy smile, and hugged Gavin, before almost falling into his chair, drawing his dressing gown closer around his shoulders and then pulling Gavin's hands so his arms were around his neck. Even sleepy and messy, Gavin thought he was gorgeous. Gavin passed him a mug of tea with one hand and kissed him on the cheek, knowing he would take a while to wake up. He spoke softly to him, tickling his ear with his breath.
"I was thinking that we could try for that night walk again tonight, Tim. What do you think? Pity that Mum insisted I go over the other day. I was actually really quite looking forward to it! Tim?"
"Hmn? Walk?" Tim pulled Gavin closer so that he almost toppled. Gavin quietly laughed at him, and disentangling himself, handed him some toast.
"The night walk. The one we were going to have the other day. I'll make a nice picnic up, no need for you to go to all that trouble again."
"Oh."
"Wake up, it's Thursday remember! It's our first full day of work today," Gavin said, sitting on the other side of the little table.
"The other days weren't work?" Tim said, slightly more awake, lifting his head, blue eyes wide and teasing. Gavin knew he was thinking of Mr Brittas. He seemed to make everything 'work'. Gavin rolled his eyes and pushed the tea closer towards Tim. "Drink up."
tbc
