A/N So this is the last chapter of this story. The short fluffy epilogue will be out tomorrow and when that's out I'll say goodbye and thanks and all that because I'm a bit emotional right now.
Hope you like this and drop me a review *kisses*

"Will you make love to me?"

Shane blinked at him stupidly for about a minute trying to will his brain to just snap out of it and start working properly again. He couldn't just zone out now. Because there was an impossibly beautiful boy with him in bed. A boy that he loved more than anything else. A boy who told him he loved him too. And he trusted him with everything he had, his heart, his soul and now his body.

And instead of sweeping in like a proper knight in shining armor and making him feel loved and special while he made him fall apart beneath his fingers, he just did and awkward impersonation of a fish struggling for oxygen and said…nothing.

Mentally kicking himself he turned his whole body towards Reed as he took a deep breath. It was scary to think Reed trusted him enough to ask for something like that. And God he wanted him. Just the thought of the petite blonde naked in front of him, skin flushed and lips kiss swollen made him dizzy.

But he didn't expect this. And he didn't have…the supplies. So he couldn't do it. As much as he wanted to and as much as his body was already alert and ready.

"Bambi, I can't…"-he trailed off awkwardly.

Reed blushed a shade of deep red as he lowered his eyes before Shane could see how hurt he was. Of course he couldn't. Why would he want him anyway? After what he heard that day about what was done to him, why would he want anything with him? He wasn't angry. He understood.

"Oh…of course…I…I shouldn't h-have just assumed y-you would want…I…can we sleep now…please…"-he stuttered again after so long in front of Shane and the taller boy gasped when he realized how his words came out. His angel thought he didn't want him. Shane just wouldn't have that.

"Reed, baby no…I know what you're thinking and I assure you…you're wrong…I do want you. So, so badly."

"Y-you do?"-wide, surprised eyes cut deeply into Shane's core. How could he still doubt that he's perfect?

"How could I not. Just look at you."-Shane brushed his fingers through his hair scooting closer until they could feel each other's breath on their faces.

"But…you said."-Reed started but was cut off with a gentle kiss to his lips.

"I said I couldn't, not that I didn't want to."

"Why not?"-Reed asked quietly.

"Well…I didn't really expect this and I don't have the things we need to do that."-Shane said, still looking at him lovingly. He wasn't necessarily ashamed of talking about things like that but he knew Reed was nervous and he didn't want to freak him out even more.

"Oh…right…I'm sorry…"-Reed blushed again tucking his head under Shane's chin to hide himself.
Shane held him close still painfully aware of the fact that, even though his mind knew they couldn't do it, his body still wanted to. And Reed was in his arms, smelling like strawberries and trusting him with all that he had.

He wanted to make love to him. So much it hurt. And he was on the verge of hitting himself in the face for not buying condoms and lube and trolling them around with him "just in case" when a brilliant idea suddenly formed in his head. There were two more gay couples with them in the same apartment. And Nick's room was right next to his and Blaine's so he heard them plenty of times to know they were…um…active and he walked in on Blaine and Kurt more times than he cares to admit. They would have what they needed. But Reed would be uncomfortable if anyone else knew. Still it was their chance so why not try.

"Reed?"

"Hm?"-the tiny boy hummed from under the covers where he decided to stay after kissing Shane.

"I…if you really want to I could ask Nick or Blaine for…you know…if you're sure."

A mop of tousled curls appeared from their shelter, followed by huge, inquisitive eyes and plump lips caught between small teeth thoughtfully.

"B-but then they'd know…"-he said timidly.

"Well, yes they would but I don't think it's a bad thing. I mean Nick is my best friend and he would understand so it would be ok."

"Will he make fun of you?"

"Why would he make fun of me?"-Shane was confused. They all loved Reed.

"Um…I…I've b-been thinking I guess and…I just…they all have like r-really pretty boyfriends…I mean…Jeff is h-hot and Nick is pretty and Kurt is like beautiful, and then Blaine is really handsome, and then there's you, also beautiful and y-you have me…and…I just…"-once again his rant was cut off with a kiss, and this time Shane giggled into the kiss.

"Oh baby, sometimes I don't know what to do with you. Reed I went to school with all of them and at one point Nick was single, and Jeff was single and I knew Kurt before he and Blaine got together, and well Blaine is my brother so there's no way in hell that would ever happen but…what I'm trying to say is…there was a time when they were single and so was I and we could have been together. But I wasn't interested. Sure I can see what you mean when you say they look good. But none of them is more beautiful than you Reed. Sometimes just looking at you is difficult because I feel like I'm being blinded by a bright light. Everything about you is absolutely stunning and I want you to believe me when I tell you that they all see it. And honestly I think they might be a bit jealous because you belong to me. But they can just suck it because I'm not letting you go."-Shane finished his speech with a loud inhale since his monologue seemed to be delivered in a single breath.

Reed just reached up for him and kissed him gently but somehow so passionately Shane nearly fainted.

"Then will you?"-the blonde boy asked quietly breathing against his lips.

"Will I what?"-Reed's breath was just doing bad thing to Shane's intelligence and communication skills.

"Will you ask Nick? I-I want to be with you…if you still want me."-he said looking at Shane like he hung the stars and the moon just for him.

"I'll be back in 10 minutes."-Shane pecked his lips one more time before padding over the bedroom floor and out on the hallway.
…..

"Shane, I'm forgiving you for this if there's: A somebody dead, B somebody dying, or C a naked Matt Boomer in our living room."-Nick said as he poked his head through his bedroom door. His heir was messed up and his eyes were bleary.

"!"-Shane blurted out as fast as he could. Normally it would be impossible to understand him but Nick knew him all too well to miss it.

Suddenly wide awake Nick blinked at him a few times taking a break to compose himself.

"So there is a naked Matt Boomer in our living room and you're going to have sex with him?"

"What? Nick for the love of God would you get serious and help me out?"-Shane ran a hand through his curls nervously.

"Okay calm down. I'll give you the things just wait a moment."-he disappeared inside his room again and came back after a moment with a small bottle and a shiny square package. Handing them to Shane he eyed his friend carefully.

Shane's hands were slightly shaking and his eyes were wide and scared for a moment.

"Shane, is everything ok?"-he asked, worried that something bad was happening to his best friend.

The tall dancer turned his back to Nick clutching the newly acquired items in his hands as he tried to still his nerves. This was no time to have a nervous breakdown. There was a beautiful boy waiting for him under the soft sheets, and he depended on Shane to show him that the physical part of loving someone doesn't have to be forceful, ugly and painful. It was up to Shane to make him feel loved and cherished and everything in between.

"What if I mess up Nick?"-he finally said, his voice impossibly quiet and terrified.

Nick took his wrist and turned him around. His jokes didn't work and his friend was scared and he knew he had to make him see that Reed loved him, and trusted him, and as long as he did everything to make him feel the same they will be okay.

"Shane, he trusts you enough to do this with you. Just make sure to be there for him every step of the way and you'll be fine. He knows you love him, and he knows you'd never hurt him. You have nothing to be afraid of."

"You sure?"-Shane asked feeling a bit better.

"I'm so sure. I see the way you are around him. Always alert and always keeping an eye to make sure he's comfortable and relaxed. This is no different. Just be his boyfriend and you can't go wrong."-Nick smiled at his friend. In that moment he couldn't help but feel nervous for him too. He knew how big the step he was about to take was. Reed closed up so quickly if he felt uncomfortable and a single wrong move from Shane could set them back so much. But he had faith in his friend. If there was ever a couple he believed more than he believed in Blaine and Kurt (and himself and Jeff because they were all kinds of awesome together) then it was Reed and Shane.

"Thanks Nick."-Shane said as he returned the smile.

"Good luck man!"-Nick said with all his heart as he went back to his room, slipped into the bed and pulled Jeff closer. He kissed his lips gently, careful not to wake the blonde up, silently grateful that everything about them was just natural and easy.
…

Shane silently padded back into his room and flicked the light switch. The soft yellow glow filled in the room, casting shadows on the floor and illuminating the pale skin of the boy sitting in the bed.
His fingers were twisted in the sheet; his eyes looked at Shane with trust and the underlining fear, and Shane watched him like he would never get enough of his beauty.

"Shane…um…can we keep the lights off?"-he asked timidly and Shane's resolution came back. He could do it. He could make him feel special. He could make him unravel.

"And why is that?"-he asked gently as he sat down on the edge of the bed taking one of Reed's hands into his own.

"I…it's just…the scars…I don't want you t-to see them…"

"Baby nothing will ever make you less beautiful in my eyes. And I want to see you…all of you…I love you sweetie. So much."-and with that Shane leaned in and brushed his lips against Reed's so gently it was barely there.

But Reed felt it. The simple touch made him shiver and he lifted his arms to twine them around Shane's neck pulling him closer. The taller boy scooted across the bed until he was hovering above Reed, his elbows propped on either side of his head and his hips between his thin legs.

They were in this position only once before but it was familiar and Reed felt safe. He knew Shane and he wanted him. There was no need to be afraid.

Shane kissed his lips once again before slowly making his way down his jaw line until he reached his ear. From a few of their more heated make out sessions he remembered that Reed was addictively responsive when he played with his earlobe, so he gently took the soft flesh into his mouth scraping his teeth along it slowly before soothing it with his tongue.

Reed's body was arching up as he fought to keep silent, but Shane's mouth were torturing his skin in the most beautiful way and tiny little gasps kept escaping his pink lips.

"Relax Bambi. No need to be scared. I'll never do anything you don't want me to."-Shane whispered and his breath on damp skin made Reed moan quietly as goose bumps rose across his neck.

Shane trailed the soft prickles down the pale skin, biting lightly on the exposed collar bone. Reed's fingers found their way into his hair and they were clutching the soft curls.

Slender fingers grasped the top button of Reed's pajama shirt and it popped open easily, exposing another line of silvery skin Shane couldn't wait to taste. He delivered a tiny kiss and then another button was undone, and another, and another…and the last one. After every button Shane would pause and kiss the newly exposed skin, tingling it with his breath and worshiping it with his eyes.
He sat up on his knees and reached for the ends of the light blue shirt but a pair of small hands clutched it nervously, pulling it back to cover his chest. Shane locked his eyes with terrified, brown ones and covered his hands with his own.

"Remember baby…nothing to be ashamed of with me."-Shane whispered as he pulled Reed's hands gently, making him release the shirt and it slid off to his sides leaving his pale chest and stomach uncovered.

Reed closed his eyes tightly, biting his lower lip just waiting for Shane to realize just how wrong he was, and that he didn't want him or like him after all.

But the silence stretched outside of Reed's eyelids and all of a sudden a pair of warm hands ghosted over his chest, down his sides and finishing on his taut stomach.

He chanced a glance at Shane and he found him staring intensely at him, making his body feel warm and restless.

"S-Shane…please…say something…I…"

"You're perfect. God Reed…you have no idea…"-he trailed off looking at the boy beneath him.

His curls were splayed on top of the pillow, his eyes darker and brimming with emotion, a beautiful blush spread across his cheeks, his lips kiss swollen and parted. Pale neck was flushed and there was a tiny red mark on his collar bone that marked him as Shane's. Shane took in the sight of his porcelain, hairless chest, and he knew in that moment he'd never want anyone else but Reed.

Ducking his head he kissed across his chest while his hand was still dancing along the elastic band of Reed's pajama pants.

He knew Reed was still uncomfortable so he decided to distract him from his own thoughts of what they were about to do. Licking across his skin he flattened his tongue and swept it over Reed's left nipple. The moment he did he felt Reed's hips buck up, brushing their erections together and he moaned quietly, biting his finger. Shane closed his mouth around the perked nub, teasing it with his teeth and soothing it with his lips. All the while Reed was writhing uncontrollably under him and Shane decided to put the new information for safe keeping. Reed's skin was more than just sensitive. He responded to every single touch, and kiss and Shane basked in his reactions, in the soft gasps and muffled moans.

Releasing his nipple earned him a whiny sound and he smiled gently as he gave the same attention to the other one before sliding down the small body and kissing all the way to his navel.

Never leaving Reed's skin unattended he hooked his fingers underneath the elastic band and lightly pulling it he looked up at his boyfriend.

"You still sure you want this?"-he asked him gently; his eyes convincing him that even if he said no everything will be alright and Shane will still be just as in love with him as he was now.

Reed knew that all he had to do was say so and Shane would stop and just hold him for the rest of the night. But he wanted him. So he gave him a timid nod and bit his lip as he waited.

Shane kneeled beside him as he tugged his pants and boxer briefs off, leaving him completely naked in front of him.

Discarding the clothes on the floor Shane turned to look at him and his breath hitched in wonder. God he was breathtaking. Lean legs and perfect hips and tiny waist and slim arms, his erection resting on his lower belly…Shane thought he was losing his mind because there was no way on earth this perfection was meant for him. As he leaned in to kiss his miracle the boy spoke softly.

"Um…Shane…"

"Yes Bambi?"

"Could you…y'know…um…take it off too…"-he said gesturing to Shane's sweatpants and t-shirt.
Shane chuckled softly and shed his clothes away, standing unashamed in front of his angel, who blushed stronger than ever and averted his gaze.

"Reed."-Shane smiled knowingly.

"Hm?"-the smaller boy answered not opening his eyes.

"You're allowed to look if you want to honey. After all…I belong to you."-he said gently and smiled as Reed sat up a little and let his eyes wander over strong arms, perfectly toned chest, mouthwatering abs and a dust of hair below his navel leading to the proof of how much he wanted Reed.

The painter gapped at him, swearing silently that there was never someone as pretty as Shane.

"You're b-beautiful."-he managed to choke out suddenly reminded of just how unworthy of Shane he was. Because how was he supposed to believe that an incarnation of a Greek God was meant to be his.

He dropped his eyes back down on his own, completely unimpressive body that Shane was able to see and he felt so uncomfortable he was a step away from fleeing the room.

But Shane knew him all too well.

"There's only one beauty in this relationship…and it's not me."-he winked at the tiny blonde as he scooped him in his arms and lied him back on top of the sheets settling himself next to him.

Shane's bicep was filling the gap between Reed's neck and the bed as he kissed Shane's shoulder. The dancer held him close as his fingers wandered over his skin, making him shudder and his head spin. The long fingers went lower and lower until they wrapped themselves around the heated flesh, stroking gently as he held the boy in a tight embrace.

Reed was now arching into his touch as his fingers flew to his lips and he bit down on them to keep himself quiet.

"No baby…don't do that. It's okay to like this…and it's okay to let me make you feel good. Just relax. I'll take care of you."-he said as his free hand detached his fingers from his teeth and his other hand continued to stroke him, eliciting sounds so heavenly Shane was certain would be enough to make him come without actually doing anything.

Still caressing him in the most intimate way he reached to the other side of the bed and took the small bottle Nick gave him, popping it open and slicking his fingers with the sticky liquid.

Kissing him deeply to distract him he gently ran his wet fingers across his entrance, not entering, just touching, getting him used to the sensation.

"S-Shane"-Reed moaned and hid his face in Shane's chest as he resumed the stroking but now adding the light pressure to the tiny opening. Reed's body was almost rigid with nerves and Shane held him close, whispering words of adoration into his skin until he felt him become relaxed and pliant against his body.

"I love you beautiful."-he whispered as his finger breached the tight ring of muscle. Reed's nails dug into his shoulder as he whimpered and shook with the mixture of pain and pleasure.

Shane moved his finger gently, making him loose before he slicked the second finger. He was aware of the fact that as soon as he went in with more than one finger it would hurt and he couldn't let Reed be surprised with the pain and scared because of it.

"Reed baby…this is gonna hurt a little bit…I need you to tell me if you want me to stop okay?"-the boy just nodded between his gasps that kept falling out every time Shane would thrust his finger deeper.

Two slicked fingers entered and the small body went from pliant to stiff as Shane worked him open, scissoring his fingers inside of him and searching for…

"Oh God…Shane!"-a loud moan ripped from his lips as Shane stroked his prostate, using the sudden wave of intense pleasure to work a third finger in. It went unnoticed by Reed who was panting almost violently and rocking his hips down to meet the heavenly fingers that loved him so perfectly.

"Baby is this okay?"-Shane just wanted to make sure.

"P-please…I…I need you."-Reed gasped and Shane knew what he needed.

He pulled his fingers out, opened the shiny square and lubed his length with a large amount of liquid. Never letting Reed's body drift away from his se kneeled between slim legs and leaned down to kiss him gently as he aligned himself with his entrance.

"Everything we talked about still applies baby. Say the word and I'll stop. You still want this?"-he asked restraining himself with all that he had.

"Please Shane…I...I really want you…love you…just…"-he was incoherent and Shane gently lifted his legs and wrapped them around his waist. Whispering words of love and admiration he pushed in as slowly as he could.

Wrapped in heath and tightness of the one he loved Shane almost lost all control. But he knew tonight was not about him. As good as it felt to be inside of that warm, tiny body, he had to make sure Reed felt good.

Standing still inside of him he kissed his eyes, nose, cheeks, and forehead as he felt Reed's arms wrap around his neck.

"I-it doesn't hurt anymore…"-he said as he looked into Shane's eyes with an expression of pure happiness and awe on his angelic face. Shane smiled at him lovingly and taking a deep breath he gently pulled out and pushed back in.

Keeping his pace slow and gentle he made it his mission to draw those otherworldly sounds from the perfect lips.

Sweat slicked their skin, air tightened around them and the world just crumbled down and left them the only living beings in the world. Shane increased his pace as he felt Reed pushing the heels of his feet into his lower back and pulling his hair.

"Shane…I…close…oh God…d-don't let me go…Shane…"-he chanted into the skin of Shane's neck as violent shivers raked his body.

"Never letting go Reed. I want to see you. Look at me baby."-he carded his fingers through blonde curls and made Reed lock his eyes with his. Green trained on warm brown as the edge of the world pulled them down and they fell from the earth together.

Shane's world was spinning and he would give anything to let go completely and get himself lost in the blinding pleasure, but he had to be there to guide Reed through it all so he composed himself as quickly as he could and held the shaking body in his arms.

"So perfect, so beautiful, I love you angel, I love you more than life."-he peppered the damp skin with loving words and gentle kisses until he felt Reed come down from his cloud as his body limped and he lied on the covers pliant, sated and safe.

Shane pulled out gently and Reed winced at the sudden emptiness. Kissing his lips he stood up to get something to clean them up but he didn't get far before a quiet sob made him rush back.

Scooping the quivering body into his arms he sat on the edge of the bed.

"Bambi? Oh God Reed please tell me what's wrong. If I hurt you I'll never forgive myself. Please baby talk to me."-he pleaded cursing himself for ever agreeing to do what they just did. Because, yes, to him it was amazing. Nothing had ever felt better that Reed's body wrapped up around his. But he knew he would never forgive himself if he had hurt him.

"N-no Shane…you didn't hurt me…I just…you…y-you made me feel beautiful."-he said through his tears lifting his head and kissing Shane wetly all over his face smiling and laughing and glowing with love and gratitude.

"Oh baby…you didn't need me for that. You are beautiful."-Shane laughed gently as he picked up his shirt to clean them up a little bit. He didn't care how gross it was. He didn't want to let go of his petite miracle even for a second.

"I'm only beautiful when you look at me. I love you."-he said tiredly as Shane lowered him down under the rumpled sheets and cradled him against his chest.

"I love you too Bambi."-he said but the smaller boy was already fast asleep, safe in the arms of the one he loved.

In a few hours a plane will take them back to school.

In a few weeks Kurt, Blaine, David, Cam and Wes will graduate from high school and go to college.

In a few months they will all come to see Reed in New York and spend a part of the summer with him.

In a year Shane, Nick and Jeff will graduate from high school.

Shane will go to New York to major in dancing and before he goes he'll promise Reed he'll wait for him, and that he loves him more than ever. And Reed will trust him. Because he's not the shy, scared boy anymore. He's Shane's Bambi, and that makes him stronger than anyone else.

In a few years Reed and Trent will graduate and all of their friends will be there to see them. Shane will be there to cheer for the love of his life. Reed will step of the stage, but not before tripping over his bright blue gown. And Shane will be there to catch him. Just like always.

In a few more years he will become a famous painter, and Shane will be one of the best dancers alive. They will get an apartment together and love each other more than anything. They will have their fairytale ending.

But for now they will just spend the night in the arms of their true love.

And that's a fairytale too.