After Darren finished filming his scenes for the day, he headed to his trailer to relax. Chris still had a few more shots to finish up so he told Darren he would meet him at his trailer after he was done. As Darren lay in his trailer, he thought about how lucky he was. Not just with Chris, but with life in general. He'd grown up in an amazing neighborhood, had the most awesome parents anyone could ask for, had a successful college career and now his acting/singing career had skyrocketed and he couldn't believe that one person could be so lucky. He smiled to himself and suddenly felt inspired to write. He reached for a notebook and pen and the words and music for three new songs just flowed from him. He would have to make a trip to the Grove someday soon to preview them for his fans.
As Darren finished writing, Chris entered his trailer and sat next to the older man. Chris leaned in and pecked Darren's lips with smile. "Hey, baby." Darren smiled and returned the soft kiss. "Mm, hello." They just sat there for a moment, fingers laced together and heads resting against one another's. Darren looked over at Chris and smiled. "Would you like to go to dinner with me?" Chris smiled and looked at Darren. "Like, on a date?" "Yes, on a date." Chris smiled and nodded. "I'd love that."
Darren smiled and stood. "Well I wanna do this properly. I'll pick you up at your place in an hour?" Chris beamed and nodded. "Ok, yeah, that's good. I'll see you in an hour." Darren leaned in and pecked Chris' cheek before leading the taller man out of his trailer and to their cars, which, of course, were parked right next to each other. Darren opened Chris' door for him and waved as he pulled out of the parking lot. Darren climbed into his car and drove to his apartment. He showered quickly and shaved before fixing his hair as best he could before heading into his room to change. He settled on a pair of dark wash skinny jeans, a purple button down shirt with a simple black tie and his brown boots. He looked over himself in the mirror one last time before heading out to Chris' house.
Darren pulled into the driveway and walked up to the door and rang the doorbell. He heard Chris yell out that he'd be right there and moment later he opened the door. Darren's mouth fell open as he looked over Chris. He was the exact definition of a 'tall, statuesque beauty.' He was wearing a pair of tight black jeans that hugged his curves in all the right places, a light blue button down that did wonders for his eyes and a black vest. "Damn, you look beautiful." Chris blushed and bit his lip. "Thank you, you look very handsome." Darren smiled and held out his hand for Chris. He opened the passenger side door for his date before climbing into the driver's side. "I hope you're hungry. I have the greatest place in mind." "I'm starved. I haven't eaten since breakfast. Where are we going?" "That new hibachi place you said you wanted to try." Chris grinned. "You remember me saying I wanted to try there? I said it before that place was even open." "I know. I remember everything you say." Chris smiled and took Darren's free hand.
They arrived at the restaurant a short time later and were greeted by the valet. Darren thanked the valet as he got out of the car and he walked around to get Chris. Chris admired the outside of the restaurant as Darren slid a hand around his waist. The younger man looked over at the other and smiled as they walked in like that. Chris was relieved that Darren wasn't ashamed to be seen in public like this. Considering the fact he'd only admitted his bisexuality a few days ago. The hostess led them to a table in a somewhat secluded section of the restaurant. The setting was so romantic. The table was decorated with votive candles and flowers and there was a lounge singer, which Chris thought was exceedingly odd for a hibachi restaurant.
The night went wonderfully. The food was delicious, Darren and Chris didn't run out of things to talk about, there was no sign of the paparazzi. Could this night get any better? Apparently it could. Chris and Darren decided to order chocolate mousse and Darren literally spoon-fed Chris. It was so cute! And even though Chris protested, Darren paid for their meal. As the two left the restaurant, a couple about their age who was coming in stopped them to ask them for autographs and pictures, which they happily took. They continued out and waited for Darren's car hand in hand. Darren tipped the valet when they brought his car and opened the passenger door once again for Chris before getting in his side.
When they arrived at Darren's house, Chris jumped out of the car before Darren could come around and open the door for him. Darren walked Chris to his front door and held both his hands. "I had such a lovely time. I'm really glad you agreed to go out with me." Darren said and smiled, which made Chris giggle a bit. "Of course I was gonna say yes. I'm not a floozy." Darren laughed and shook his head. "No, you're not. But you could've fooled me after last night." He winked and wrapped his arms around Chris' neck. "Can I kiss you?" Chris couldn't believe that Darren was being such a gentleman. He smiled and nodded and Darren leaned in to kiss his lips sweetly. After a moment they pulled apart and Chris smiled. "Would you like to come in?" Darren smiled and nodded. "Yes, I'd like that."
Chris led Darren inside and locked the door. Immediately, Chris attacked Darren's lips, kissing him deeply and swirling his tongue in Darren's mouth. Darren moaned and put his hands on Chris' hips. They stood there for a few moments and made out before Chris pulled back. "Let's go take that bubble bath you promised me." Chris grinned and dragged Darren up to the master bathroom. Chris had one of those gigantic Jacuzzi bathtubs so it was going to take a few minutes to fill. Chris turned the warm water on, poured in a generous amount of bubbles and lit some scented candles before shutting off the bathroom lights. He walked back out to the bedroom and smiled at Darren. The shorter man walked over to the taller and leaned up to peck his lips. Chris smiled and undid Darren's tie before unbuttoning his shirt and pushing it off his shoulders. He slowly undid Darren's belt and then his jeans and shoes until he was completely naked. Then Darren stripped Chris, kissing areas of exposed skin as he did. Once they were undressed, Chris took Darren's hand and led him into the bathroom and shut off the water. Darren stepped into the tub first and held his hands out to help Chris get in.
Darren sat down and then Chris settled down between his legs, his back up against Darren's chest. Chris rested his head on Darren's shoulder and Darren wrapped his arms around Chris' waist. They sat there in silence for a few moments, just enjoying the sound of each other's hearts beating. Then Chris turned his head and look up at Darren. "So, I wanted to ask you something. Were you at all uncomfortable with what happened last night or this morning?" Darren laughed softly. "No, of course not. I would've said something if I was. To be completely honest I thought it was pretty hot. Why? Were you uncomfortable with it?" Chris shook his head. "Oh no, not at all. I mean I kinda started the whole thing. I just wanted to make sure that you weren't doing it just to make me happy." Darren nodded. "Oh ok. Well no, I didn't mind it at all actually. Any particular reason you ask?" Chris bit his lip and blushed a bit. "Well…remember how Jonathan had said that his boyfriend had left him? Well they worked things out and Zachary is flying out here to spend time with Jonathan and he asked if we would go on a double date with them." Darren quirked an eyebrow at this. "Is this you trying to tell to me that this double date will lead to sexiness?" Chris giggled softly. "It's quite possible that it could happen." Blaine thought for a moment and shrugged. "Well Zach is kinda hot, like a dorky hot. I could get down with that." Chris laughed and shook his head. "You are too cute." Chris leaned in and kissed Darren deeply for a few moments.
Once they were done in the bath, they dried each other off and pulled on some pajamas before climbing into bed and snuggled close together. They made out for a few more moments but did not go any further. For tonight, just kissing and touching was enough for each man. They cuddled close and fell asleep in each other's arms and smiles on their faces.