Davy collapsed on the bed as soon as they got back.

"You're going to get sand and water all over your sheets," Peter joked.

"I don't care," Davy said lazily. "I'm so exhausted that I'll worry about this later."

"Or you could always sleep over here."

"See I have options. I'm glad we were able to do this today."

"Me too it was good to have a break and hang out with you. And to as you said 'enjoy the scenery'."

"Yeah and I think it really threw Mike off our trail."

"Does that mean we can regenerate our romance?" Peter asked as he approached Davy's bed. He began to massage Davy's tanner shoulders.

"All in due time," Davy answered melting into the movement of Peter's hands. "I think we really need to talk about what our relationship actually is. I mean we really haven't committed to being…boyfriends."

Peter was a little hurt. He had just assumed that they were in a committed relationship due to everything that had happened. "Is that what you want?"

Davy shrugged. "Well like I've said before I don't want to rush into anything. It's okay to take time with this you know to be sure."

"Sure, sure," Peter tried to hide the distress in his voice. "I definitely don't want to force you into anything. I just love being with you."

Davy turned around and smiled at Peter. "I love spending time with you too. Especially when you massage me like this."

"So you are feeling better about showing some signs of affection?"

"As long as no one suspects anything we can be more comfortable sneaking around."

"Well maybe we don't have to sneak around."

"What are you talking about? Of course we do. We don't want any of the turmoil that comes with admitting our relationship to Micky and Mike."

"It won't be so farfetched to Micky."

"Why?"

"Because Micky is on to us. He saw me gazing at you today and began connecting the dots…"

Davy shot up almost knocking Peter off the bed. "You didn't tell him anything did you?" he said in alarm.

"Of course not! But I was thinking that if we are already halfway there with Micky being onboard…"

"How do you know he's 'onboard'?"

"He didn't seem upset about it. He talked about it very matter-of-fact and not at all like he disapproved."

"You can't be sure though."

"I'm sure that this won't be a bad thing. If anything they would just be afraid of something they can't understand."

"I guess we both know what we have to do."

"Yes it's obvious."

"I have to get a steady girlfriend."

"I'm sorry what?"

"Yeah, I mean so that Micky won't continue to suspect anything and let Mike in on the information, I'll have to start bringing a girl around."

Peter's jaw dropped to the floor. "I was thinking more along the line of just confessing our romance."

"No, no too risky. This plan makes much more sense."

"It sounds like it's going to make things more difficult. And it goes against one of my parameters and potentially two more. I can't see you not getting more intimate and/or bringing a girl back here, especially if you're trying to prove something to Mike and Micky."

"Well the parameters may have to change a bit to fit with the new situation. I don't want this relationship to tie me down so much that it puts me at risk. Believe me I'm not going to do anything to jeopardize what we have. It's all for show."

"What if that relationship turns into something more? I mean I feel as though you could potentially be spending more time with her than you are me."

"It will be completely different. What we have together is something else entirely. I need you beside me for guidance and to confide in, no girl can do that for me. After all we have the friendship piece too. What do you say?"

Peter did not like this at all. Something in the pit of his stomach was warning him this was a bad idea. On the other hand he didn't want to do anything that was against Davy's wishes. He wanted to keep the relationship they did have even if that meant things being rough for a while. It was better to be with Davy then to not be. Peter didn't want to travel down that road again, now that he knew how amazing things were on the other side.

"Only temporary, right?"

"Of course, just until this Micky thing blows over."

"Alright, if that's what you think is best."

"It is, trust me. It will all be better in the long run. Now bring those magic fingers back over here and work out this knot near my left shoulder blade."

Peter began kneading Davy's skin. He should have been thrilled with the physical contact. Instead his mind was replaying the conversation and all the ways this could go wrong. But Davy had promised and said to trust him and that's what Peter was going to do.

"Davy, did you hear me?"

"Wha-?" Davy mumbled half awake.

Micky clapped his hands loudly next to the Brit's ear. Davy's eyes snapped open with a startle.

"There you go, Mike," Micky claimed triumphantly.

"I said we all have to be prepping ourselves for our one gig of the story. Each part of this story has one gig and it's about that time. I need to make sure you're all committed to being here. That particularly means you lover boy."

It had been a week since Davy began living his double relationship life. This usually consisted of courting his 'girlfriend' in the night or afternoon and then designating the opposite time for Peter. Peter was grateful for Davy's newfound attentiveness. Even though the two were still secretive, Davy was more open to affection in the privacy of their own bedroom. He still wasn't comfortable moving beyond what they had already done together, but Peter didn't care. It was the relationship in and of itself that was important and everything else was just a bonus and all that would happen in due time.

"Yeah sure," Davy said snuggling into his folded arms on the table.

The only issue was that Davy being attentive to two people was causing him to be exhausted. He was spending so much time pleasing both partners that he was running himself ragged. Peter personally didn't know why Davy bothered trying so hard with that chick when it didn't mean anything. He supposed that it was because Davy needed to keep her steadily for some time and that required some effort. Peter appreciated the sacrifice.

"Alright, we will practice during the next two days. Sound good?"

"Roger that!" Micky saluted.

"Sure thing," Peter agreed.

Davy was softly snoring. Peter gently shook his arm, "Hey, practice the next two days, okay?"

Davy sat up and cleared his throat. "Of course!"

He stood up from the table and started gathering his shoes and a jacket. Afterwards he stood behind Peter with his hands on Peter's shoulders. Peter felt as though he was beaming and Micky must have noticed because he started to waggle his eyebrows. Peter quickly shot him a disapproving look.

"I will be prepared and let my girlfriend know today that I am out of commission tomorrow and the next day. Now if you'll all excuse me," Davy said giving Peter's shoulders a squeeze before disappearing out the front door.

"Man, his new lady must be keeping him up all night," Mike joked while making an obscene gesture.

"What makes you say that?" Peter asked defensively.

"Why else would he be so exhausted?"

Peter knew the truth but he of course couldn't say anything.

Peter struck a final note on the piano. "Beautiful!"

Now all he had to do was wait for Davy to come back. It was his turn for a nighttime date and he had the perfect plan. Davy was working so hard at making Peter feel secure in this unconventional relationship and Peter wanted to do something special for him. Davy was going to be home any minute and Peter was bursting with excitement. As he heard the familiar sound of the door knob turning he positioned himself.

A haggard looking Davy entered. "Hey, Peter… So, err, I noticed you're kinda naked. Is that intentional, or…?"

Peter stood up from the piano bench and struck a pose. "What? I always play my piano naked."

"Suppose Mike and Micky had walked in instead of me," Davy said cheerfully.

"They wouldn't." Peter replied, "I sent Micky on this impossible to solve nighttime scavenger hunt. Mike went with, as I predicted to make sure Micky didn't do anything stupid."

"How do you know that they'll be gone a long time?"

"Because the clues don't actually match where I left the next one and Micky won't give up. He will drag Mike all over town."

"That must have taken a long time to plan out."

"I would do anything to have you all to myself."

Peter pulled Davy up on to the bandstand. And kissed his cheek. "Now take a seat here and listen to what I've been writing. I'm sure your girlfriend is beautiful but would she write a song for you?"

Davy settled in his seat with a broad smile as Peter got out his guitar.

"Walkin' down the lonely street,

I need someone to meet.

I run across sweet lookin' you,

Do you know what you do?

Oh, you tear the top right off my head;

Blow my mind…"

Davy cheered fervently after the acoustic song was finished. Peter beamed at the reaction.

"Now are you trying to say that I'm going to decapitate you like a praying mantis?" Davy teased.

Peter smiled. "Don't start a war you can't finish, Babe. Remember currently I am the undefeated champion and you look like you'll be down for the count any minute."

"I know, I'm sorry. I hope I'm no slouch in the date department, especially since you went to so much trouble."

"Well, it's a good thing that what I have planned for the rest of the night doesn't involve too much work."

"Oh?" Davy said suddenly intrigued, "What are we doing?"

Peter wrapped himself in a robe. "Follow me out onto the terrace, my love."

Peter reached his hand out and pulled Davy up and out the back door. On the patio he had set up blankets and pillows.

"I thought we'd watch the stars together."

Davy's eyes were wide as he took in the romantic scene, to Peter it looked like his eyes were a bit misty. "I've never had anyone do anything this special for me before."

"You're special to me and you deserve everything."

The two lay next to each other and interlaced their fingers. They both took some time to take in the amazing sight before them. It was a flawless night for stargazing; there was not a cloud in the sky and the stars lit up the sky like millions of diamonds. Peter was sure that Davy was romanticizing this moment and he couldn't wait to hear about it.

"This night is sparkling," Davy finally broke his silence, "I don't want to ever let this moment go."

Davy turned to look at Peter to find that he was already looking back.

"These stars are nothing compared to the ones I see in your eyes. When I look into your eyes, it's like watching the night sky."

Davy blushed. "Oh you see those, huh?"

Peter nodded and blushed himself.

"I guess it must be because I think I'm falling for you all over again."

Peter wondered if Davy had any idea how much those words meant to him.

"I know things haven't been the easiest for you with this and you've really been patient. I appreciate that."

"Honestly, I'm so happy to be with you that I will do whatever it takes to make this work. I love you."

"I love you, too," Davy's face turned more serious. "I want you to know that I don't plan on giving up on this. Even if the sky gets rough and clouds cover the stars at times, just know that those stars are still there."

"That's very reassuring. It is tough at times and I have to remind myself of the purpose behind everything and that it won't always be this way."

"My god, you're wonderful," Davy said stroking Peter's cheek.

Stargazing had been abandoned for the moment as both men stared into each other's eyes. Davy's brushed his fingertips against Peter's lips. Peter wrapped his arms around Davy and pulled him in for a kiss. They parted and went back to holding hands and watching the stars. Peter felt as though he had finally learned how to bend without the world caving in. It was bliss.