-I hope I didn´t make you wait too long…- He started as he got inside the tall building, catching Gamzee sitting on the wooden bench, cleaning his wallet.
-Hey. No, I only got here a few minutes ago. - He lied, smiling lazily.
-Okay… let´s go? - Gamzee nodded, standing up to lead the way.
-I left my car near here. - He informed, making Tavros walk quite a while despite that.
-You have a car? - He asked to make conversation, receiving an obvious nod.
-It´s pretty old though, nothing too impressive. Especially for a boy like you. - He gave him a playful wink, to then point at the rusty old truck that back in the day might have been indigo.
-…That thing works? - He asked preoccupied, giving him a concerned look as he saw the rusty thing among the long grass.
-Yeah. - He assured, opening the door for him to get him inside, explaining that it had some problems with the passenger´s door. –I don´t use it much though, I like walking. And riding horses. - He giggled stupidly, making Tavros laugh as well. The truck made a strange, rough sound as its engine came to life, polluting the country air with its thick gasoline smell. Tavros had no idea how Gamzee actually got the thing to work correctly, and get on the dirt road, heading the opposite way from which he had arrived the day before. –Just a few minutes and we´ll get there. Not too impressive either, but I like it. - He referred to the town. Tavros nodded, putting on his seatbelt, telling Gamzee to put his on as well.
-I don´t do that fancy shit. - He said, refusing to put it on. Tavros sighed amused, letting him be.
They were in silence for a couple of minutes, Gamzee trying to think of what to say to not bore the city boy.
-So… You had a girlfriend back at in the city?- he asked, maintaining his eyes on the dusty road, knowing that he had to be careful to not hit any lost animals that could get in the way.
-I, uh… Yes. I did. But, not anymore. - He said a little bit melancholic, remembering her slender face, her wavy black hair, and her huge attitude.
-Huh. Why is that?-
-Uhm… She just… wasn´t what I expected. My friends made me realize I could do much better. - He said remembering their daily fights. She never did seem to appreciate his presence or his love. She just seemed to gain more pleasure by having sex with him, and humiliating him. –I thought I was happy, but turns out I was not. - He said thoughtfully, wondering how he had been able to fall in love with her despite her sour treatment.
-I see…- He said quietly. Another silence took over the truck.
-How about you? Do you… live alone? - Gamzee huffed, still staring at the dark road.
-I live with my dad. I used to live with my brother as well, you see, but he left for the city. - Tavros nodded slowly. –I think I get along better with animals than with people, though. - He joked, laughing softly, knowing it was true. Tavros was able to see the dim lights of the town, and soon they parked at the side of the road. It looked like a common suburban area, the houses close to one another, some of them used for selling goods and other things.
-Looks cute. - Tavros commented, being led by Gamzee through the small town. He had actually seen even smaller towns, so he wasn´t specially bewildered by how simple it was. He saw some people look at him funny, as if they knew he wasn´t from there.
-They know everybody from here, ignore their nosy eyes. - he advised him, also noticing the way the people, and specially the old women started to talk in whispers, wondering who he was. Not a lot of people moved in out of the blue. Gamzee led him to a small bar, saying hi to a couple of men and women that he surely saw every once in a while. They sat in the furthest edge of the place, both of them asking for beers. Tavros was amazed at how big the glasses were.
-I don´t think I can drink the whole thing. - He laughed softly, taking a sip of it anyways. It seemed to be the best one he had ever tasted. They sat there a long time, talking about their lives. Gamzee listened to him talk amazed, hearing all of the incredible anecdotes the other had to tell. He wondered if he would have had a more exciting life as well if he would have lived in the city. Out there in the open he hadn´t had many experiences with anything, except maybe the time his brother had started doing drugs and he had joined him in the vice, ending up being an addict. He wasn´t like that anymore, but he had found a new way to feel good and forget where he was at sometimes. He was an alcoholic. But he tried to control himself in front of the city boy, not wanting to scare him off. Even though the younger boy was already done with half of the huge beer and was asking for another, a set of intoxicated, contagious giggles escaping his numb lips. He doubted the other was going to take having another one after that one. He was used to it by now, and needed four or more to get the happiness he looked for, but the other´s eyes were already blurry. He chuckled at that. As for now he was really enjoying his company, noticing how much he was missing that kind of human contact. He had only had a good friend out there, and he had gone off to the city as well. He told Tavros about that, explaining that his friend Karkat had always had more brains than him, and had decided to go to college far away. He had gotten a bit melancholic once he mentioned his friend, but Tavros was quick to take his mind off of that. –So… You´ve had any boyfriends? - He asked maliciously, traveling the smooth circle of the edge of the thick glass with his fingers, his slightly intoxicated side talking for him. Gamzee looked around scared, afraid someone had heard Tavros. The men from the closest table were laughing at one of their friends who was too busy trying to get to the restroom before puking. He breathed a little bit more calmly, glaring at the younger man.
-Shh! - he scolded, receiving an apologetic, playful laugh from Tavros.
-Sorry…- He whispered, leaning in closer over the table. –So? - He continued drinking his beer, soon finding the bottom of the now empty glass.
-I don´t… Well, no. - He shook his head, embarrassed. Tavros giggled amused at the blush that quickly took over his face. He could tell he never talked about that subject, being such a taboo matter in that place.
-So… uh, are you… You know. - He gave him a strange look that Gamzee wasn´t very sure he understood what it meant.
-What? - He smiled nervously.
-… Are you a virgin? - He asked a little bit more quietly, watching from the corner of his eyes as the waitress headed towards them.
-Wh-what?!- He decided he would never ask him out for drinks again. It seemed to really get his inhibited side out. The waitress set the two extra beers on the table and Gamzee took the chance to compose himself.
-Do you need anything else? - She asked out of courtesy, both men shaking their heads no and thanking her for the beers. She left after that, telling them to let her know if they wanted to pay. Gamzee began drinking his second beer, trying to avoid Tavros´ stare.
-So? - He asked again, insistently.
-I´d rather not talk about that, man. - He said uncomfortable. Tavros grinned, understanding that he was, but preferring to not humiliate him by accident. He was feeling dizzy and cheerful: an obvious sign to him that he was just a step from being really drunk. He wondered what the percentage of alcohol had the beer he had drunk to get that happy with only one glass. The stuff was good. He set the beer aside, not wanting to aggravate the potential uncomfortable situation. He wasn´t in the right place to get drunk and start saying stupidities. He offered it to Gamzee, who took it despite still having some inside his glass. He seemed to be pretty fine and not even a bit dizzy.
-What time is it? - He broke the small silence that had settled over the small table, and Gamzee checked on the wall clock that it was already nearing 1 in the morning. –It´s pretty late…- He began rubbing his eyes to scare the tiredness and dizziness away. –And my grandpa is gonna make us wake up at dawn.- He emphasized the words "at dawn" just like his father had done, being sure he´ll regret staying up that late in the morning. Even though he had had a pretty fun time with his acquaintance.
-You´re gonna have to get used to that. - He chuckled, jugging down his beer and Tavros´. They stood up from the table, the waitress going to get the money they owed. Gamzee paid for the beers and soon they were heading towards the exit, finding the moon high above the dark sky, and the air especially chilly. Gamzee told him about his daily routine as his grandfather´s helper, the way he had to be punctual, how he had to get there early and had to work hard. He told him he thanked his new set of muscles to help out now with the heavy work. Tavros chuckled, telling him he wasn´t all that built. The ride to his house was just as chatty and trivial, much like a small private time to get to know the simplest things about one another. Gamzee took the chance to warn Tavros about the things his grandfather didn´t like, and he thanked it for not having to commit an error to find out. He also told him he was going to teach him how to milk the cows in the morning, a job he had to do usually because of Tavros´ grandmother growing arthritis, how to make goat cheese and many other things Tavros forgot because of how tired he already felt. When they got to the house all the lights were out, including the barn´s. They began talking in whispers to not scare the animals as they got out of the parked truck, Gamzee having to open the door in a quiet set of giggles when he noticed Tavros couldn´t do it.
-Thank you for the night out. - He said quietly, watching his house from afar while holding on to the truck´s door to not fall from tiredness and being still dizzy. –I can´t remember the last time I had gone to get drinks. - He chuckled. Gamzee nodded quietly. A subtly wind blew on his hair softly, and he took the time to breathe in the sweet smell of wet dirt and animals once again, smiling up at the huge moon that glared at them from above. He was starting to love the gorgeous country nights. He couldn´t see a single electric light in miles around, and that combined with the black hills and stillness of the emptiness shook something inside of him. He looked up at Gamzee, who was staring at him back while he looked around. He smiled up at him warmly. –Thank you. - He said again, lifting a hand up, letting it crawl over the man´s shirt as he went up his chest, cupping the back of his head as he got closer, closer, making Gamzee gasp in surprise as he felt the other´s tender lips rest over his. He could feel how those lips were burning his skin, sending electric jolts though his spine, making him instinctively surround his waist with his hands and rub his back slowly as he moved his lips along with the other´s. He could taste the alcohol on his lips and the euphoria, he could feel his heart pounding furiously against his ribcage, the thud in his ears, hear the little moans he let himself gasp as he felt the other´s tongue slide over his lips and ask to get inside his mouth. Tavros let his arms surround the other´s neck, bringing him closer as he tasted the inside of his mouth noisily, breathing heavily while searched for Gamzee´s tongue to suck on it. He liked the way Gamzee breathed in quickly to catch his breath, sounds of pleasure escaping his lips as he breathed out, grasping his jacket tightly in his hands. He lifted his knee slowly between Gamzee´s legs, rubbing his crotch slowly, hearing a loud moan being exhaled by the older man as he hid his face in Tavros´ neck.
-Wait…- he gasped, getting Tavros´ leg away from his intimacy. –No…- he pleaded, already too overwhelmed to continue. He had never gotten that far after all, and he wanted him to stop despite the erection he could feel trapped inside his old jeans. Tavros let him go, looking at him a bit amazed. He was able to see by the size of the tent in his pants just how much he wanted him.
-S-sorry…- he mumbled wiping some messy saliva from his mouth. –I… thought you…- he started, hoping he hadn´t been confused by Gamzee´s intentions.
-it´s too fast… too soon for that.- he mumbled, staring at the ground, using his hand and his position to try to hide his erection awkwardly. Tavros smiled. No, he wasn´t wrong.
-Okay…- he was going to add that it was a little bit uncomfortable having sex on the dirt anyways, but he preferred to keep that for himself.
-I´ll… see you tomorrow. - He said, clearing his throat. Tavros nodded leaning in for another soft, sweet kiss on the lips that Gamzee received with no problems.
-Good night. - He said quietly, smiling playfully, starting to walk towards his house quickly to get inside his bed and take shelter form the cold. Gamzee watched him go away while standing there, waiting until he got inside to leave. He still felt the heat in his body and the hardness of his cock, deciding that it was better to release himself than to oblige it to go away. He hid himself by the truck, taking out his penis to pump it vigorously, still being able to taste Tavros´ mouth, to feel his manly cologne, to remember the sweet, delicious rub he had given him to excite him. He came soon after on his own palm, whispering the younger man´s name as he wet his hand and the dirt, and saw bright lights behind his closed lids.