Still Feels Good
by Rascal Flatts
written by rightfullyscared
The evening breeze was starting to pick up and the decreasing temperature of the car's metal hood was stinging their backs. Shielded by only a flimsy blanket, neither Reed or Shane could bring themselves to care. If anything, the dwindling temperature was just an excuse to cuddle closer- not that they needed one, really. The stars winked and the moon smiled, as if showing approval over the two boys.
Shane sighed lovingly, kissing Reed's temple. "We need to do this more often."
Reed hummed in agreement, nuzzling Shane's clothed chest. "I wish I'd brought my canvas. The night sky's beautiful up here."
"We'll bring it next time.." Shane drawled. "Hey,"
"Hm?"
Shane shifted a bit, looking uncertain. "..Do you remember the morning of the first time we did it?"
Reed spluttered, a furious blush crawling up his face. Reed didn't think he would ever get used to talking about such personal things publicly. Sure, they've done it, but that didn't mean Reed was comfortable with actually speaking about it. "Why are you bringing that up?"
Shane shrugged, looking a little too amused for Reed's liking. "Just a thought. So, do you remember?"
Of course Reed remembers.
A loud groan hummed in his throat as Shane saw the specks of light dancing behind his eyelids. He rolled over, happily awaiting the burst of warmth that should be laying beside him, only to be met with empty space. With a frown, Shane blindly patted around the bed, expecting a sign of his boyfriend somewhere. Resorting to opening his eyes, Shane realized that Reed was no where in the room. "Reed?" He called.
"Down here!" Reed's voice reverberated from downstairs.
Shane groaned. Sighing heavily, he lifted his weight and dragged himself off the bed before remembering that he was still completely naked from last night's activities. Blushing lightly, he pulled on a white shirt and a pair of boxers and proceeded downstairs with a trudge in his step. Stifling a yawn, Shane entered the kitchen and the sight he was met with stopped him mid-step.
Reed, who didn't seem to notice his presence, was wearing Shane's polo shirt- his polo shirt that was hanging down his shoulder by a thread and reached his mid-thigh and only had the tip of Reed's fingers peeking out the sleeves as the artist attempted to cook what smelled like bacon and eggs.
Shane gaped, unblinking. "You-"
Reed's big bright eyes whirled around to face him, smiling sheepishly.
"Wow." Shane muttered, nodding his approval.
An evident blush brushed Reed's cheeks. He cast his eyes down and gently rested the pan on the stove, turning down the fire and turning to Shane. "..I wanted to try it on."
Shane grinned, absolutely loving this boy with his entire soul. He chuckled, walking across the room to stand directly in front of his boyfriend. He tugged at the opening of the shirt, brushing his thumb over the spots missing buttons due to last night. "Do you see this?" Shane laughed giddily.
Reed went bright red, fumbling with the hem of the shirt. "Sorry about that, by the way."
"What- don't be! Who knew Reed Van Kamp was wild in bed?"
"Ssh!" Reed scrambled, eyes darting around skittishly, as if scanning the room for anyone who had heard. "Don't say things like that out loud!"
Shane laughed, grabbing Reed's hips and pressing him closer. "I love you." He mumbled before claiming the boy's lips.
"That was what- three years ago?"
Reed nodded. "Yeah.. Seems like just yesterday, doesn't it?"
"It does.."
Suddenly, a familiar tune wafted over them from the car's radio. They shared a glance- a knowing one- and broke out into huge grins.
"Isn't this appropriate?" Shane said happily. "We're here, having the most incredible date in history, and our song comes up. How serendipitous!"
Reed laughs, pressing himself closer against the dancer.
Following a rainbow
I'm gonna stop in the middle
Hang my feet off the edge
"I got no reason to worry," Shane sang along. "I know I'll find the end- Come on, Warbler!"
Reed laughed, but complied. "That's where you'll be waiting. I hope you don't forget, that I wont quit till I find you, no matter the risk!"
Wherever you are
Where will you be
Are you the same or
Dreaming after waiting only for me
"You know," Shane mused over the pleasant tune of the song. "I think the universe is trying to tell us something."
"What do you mean?" Reed looked up curiously.
"Well," Shane started, issuing Reed that bright smile. "A beautiful night like this, our song, and the fact that we just happened to stumble on this cliff overlooking the most gorgeous view of the city one day before our fourth anniversary.."
Waiting for love
Waiting for the same or
Dreamin on the other side
Reed snorted, smiling good-naturedly. "You believe this is all done by the mysterious workings of the universe?"
Shane had that air of silly confidence around him. "I know it is."
Hoping that
No matter how far I'll find my way to you
Following a rainbow
"I'll humor you. And what exactly is the universe trying to say?" Reed cocked a delicate brow.
Shane tilted his head, smiling that smile he knew got to Reed. "That we'll be together forever."
Thinking that he really should've seen that coming, Reed blushed lightly, shifting closer to the dancer. "I knew that."
"You did now, did you?" Shane chuckled, grinning ever so brightly.
Reed nodded meekly, his soft curls brushing the side of Shane's chin. "I did."
Stuck in my mind
I'm wasting time
I'm still on my own
Shane lovingly placed a lingering kiss atop Reed's gentle curls. His fingers found the hoops of Reed's designer jeans and, without warning, rolled over, cradling the smaller boy. He wore a daring smile that almost looked feral.
Reed let out an emasculating sound as the blanket over them shifted and welcomed a breeze of chilly air to meet their skin.
Shane quickly descended, capturing Reed's lips in a warm kiss- soft and caring and nice- leaving Reed feeling like a puddle. He's felt the same pair of lips so many times, tasted it in so many ways that it's familiar by now.
I never thought that I would find
My way into the light
Dreaming to find
"I love how nothing gets old with you." Shane smiled, so sincerely that it nearly reduced Reed to blissful tears. Their song continued to sway in the background, a soft almost insignificant hum in the far regions of their minds.
"Everything still feels good."