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Chapter Twenty-Nine

Falling Into Place

"Hi mom,"

"Hi baby. How are you feeling?" Lily asked her oldest.

"I'm good. How are you?"

"I'm good. So…are you going to tell me or I am going to have to pull it out of you?" Lily asked as she sat in the living room of her house; her feet tucked underneath her. She sipped her coffee and cradled her cell phone on her shoulder for a minute. She still did not like that Luke had decided to stay in Chicago instead of coming home, but it was his decision. Plus he doctors were in Chicago; a point he had in his favor when they decided all this. Noah also insisted on he stay in Chicago and if she knew her adopted son at all, he would be sure that Luke took good care of himself. She smiled to herself when she thought of them together again. She hoped that this phone call was to relay that fact to her.

"Tell you what?" Luke said; playing dumb. He could still hear Noah in the shower. It was just past 10 in the morning and Noah promised him breakfast. Luke decided he was going to show Noah the café that was just down the street. It was an old school dining car, which was built to replicate a train car, with real leather booths. Luke's old-fashioned boyfriend was going to love it.

"Luke Snyder,"

"Whoa both names…pulling out the big guns. Well," Luke paused as he sat down on the sofa and pulled a quilt over his legs. "He stayed over last night," Luke said and he heard a very faint gasp. "He slept on the couch mom. Nothing like that happened,"

"Well, you're an adult. So, tell what happened. Keep it clean, I'm still your mother,"

Luke couldn't hold back the laugh. He told her everything. Everything that he and Noah talked about. They had only worked through a bit of the mess that they made, but at least he admitted that it was going to talk more talking to get through the rest.

"And they we made out a bit," Luke said and then couldn't believe he said it, but when you are incandescently happy, you want to share. His cheeks still flushed for a second.

"I'm so happy for you sweetheart. And for Noah. He was pretty miserable after you left as I'm sure you were. I'm just glad that you're willing to work through everything," Lily said and took another sip of her coffee.

"I'm going to run out to the farm and I'll be back in a couple hours," Holden said as he entered the living room from the kitchen. He leaned down and gave Lily a quick kiss.

"Say hi to Luke," Lily said and then held the phone up to Holden.

"Hi Luke,"

"Huh, hi dad," Luke was confused, hopeful, but still confused.

Holden grabbed his coat and slipped out.

"Mom, what's dad doing there and did I hear a kiss?" Luke asked with a playful smile, that even thought Lily couldn't see, she knew was there.

"You nevermind,"

"What?! I just spilled my guts, your turn,"

"Ok. Well, your dad and I have decided to get back together. At least give it try," Lily said as shifted in her chair. Luke tried to hold back the excitement he was feeling. He would love his parents together or not, but he did vote for together. He knew that his mom loved Damian, but it wasn't quite the same as her and Holden. He was worried about Damian. Damian loved Lily more than anything, but in end he could not hold a candle to his dad. "This whole thing with Noah, and you getting sick, your dad and I got closer. I realized where my real family is. I love Damian, but what I feel for your dad…I can't compare that to anything,"

"Mom, I'm happy for you, I really am, but what about Damian?" He asked with a wince.

"Oh, I wouldn't worry about him. This has been building for a while, but I think he'll land on his feet,"

"He always does," Luke said with a smile. Noah came out of the bedroom with a fresh shave and looking almost too good. He was wearing distressed blue jeans that hung just at his hips with a long sleeve, two-tone grey shirt. The shirt was a little baggie, but it hung off him and hit him in all the right places. Luke was instantly distracted and he heard his mom call his name twice before he even realized it. "Ah, mom, Noah is ready and we were going to get breakfast. I'll call you tonight, so don't worry about me,"

"Sorry honey, I have to worry. I'm your mom. Give Noah a kiss for me. Bye baby,"

"Bye," Luke slid his phone shut and jumped up from the sofa. Noah had his duffle bag on the island and was digging through it, he didn't even hear Luke. Luke stepped behind him and slid his hands just under Noah's shirt and across his abs.

"Ahhh ahhh! Cold hands!" Noah jumped as Goosebumps ran up his body from his ankles to his shoulders. He grabbed Luke's hands and turned in his arms. Luke quickly wrapped his arms around Noah's waist and pulled him together. His lips latched into Noah's and he then wrapped his arms around Luke. "Hmmmm," Noah pulled back slightly, but kept his arms resting on Luke's hips. "What was that for?"

"Well, two reasons," Luke's arms slid up and draped them across Noah's shoulders. "One, you looked just too good not to attack. And two, my mom told me to give you a kiss,"

"O-k. Mood's gone," he pulled back from Luke and a loud cackle erupted from Luke's chest. "Are we still going to breakfast?"

"Hey, I've been ready for like ever," Luke grabbed his light jacket and handed Noah his.

"You take more time in the bathroom then anyone I know," Noah responded as he slid his own jacket on. Luke opened the door and kept up his taunting.

"Please, your showers are legendary for how long they take. I know what we do in there together," Luke turned around and started to lock the door. "But what exactly do you do in there when you're alone that takes so long?" Luke playfully arched his eyebrows.

"I'll tell you when you tell me what's take you so long in front of the mirror," Noah gave Luke arched brows right back. Luke laughed as he straightened Noah jacket.

"Not all of us were lucky enough to be naturally adorable as you," he leaned forward and gave Noah a quick kiss.

"Did you just quote Clueless to me?"

"What? It's a classic,"

"No. His Girl Friday is a classic. What am I going to do with you?" Noah casually asked as he closed the distance between him and Luke, but it was the opening of a door they broke them apart this time.

"Will!" Luke exclaimed in surprise.

"Oh, hi Luke," he embarrassed brunette said as he slipped on his leather jacket.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Noah is this Will. Will this my boyfriend Noah," Luke made the introductions and the two men shook hands. Noah felt a surge of warmth enter his chest when he heard boyfriend come from Luke's lips. Luke took the time to take in Will's appearance. His shirt was half-tucked, he hadn't shaved, and his hair was wet.

"Nice to meet you," Will said. He looked at his watch and was surprised by the time. "I really have to go. I'll see ya later Luke," he said and then quickly walked down the hall. Luke and Noah watched the man leave and Luke quickly stepped over to Scott's door. He knocked twice and waited.

"Just a second," Luke whispered to a confused Noah. Luke could hear movement inside.

"Did you forget something?" Scott said as he opened the door with a huge smile, but the smile slowly fell as he saw Luke standing there with a big smile himself. Luke saw that Scott was expecting someone else. It was probably the no shirt thing that snitched it for him. Noah saw Scott standing there shirtless and couldn't help but stare a bit. The guy worked out, that was obvious, and he had one of the most amazing tattoos that Noah had ever seen.

"Guess who I saw coming out of your apartment not a minute ago," Luke was teasing and Scott was beginning to blush. Luke crossed his arms and leaned against Scott's door frame. He was standing just inside of the apartment, so Scott was stuck until Luke moved.

"I'll tell you everything later," Scott said a hushed whisper. He didn't really know Noah and he wasn't exactly going to share this kind of information with him.

"You can tell me now. You can join us for breakfast,"

"No thanks. I'm suddenly not very hungry," Scott's cheeks continued to flush redder and redder.

"I want full details," Luke said with a wink.

"Fine!" Scott said as he slammed the door shut. Luke had to jumped back or risk being hit by the door. Luke looked at Noah and laughed again.

"I'll explain on the way. Come on," Luke said as he started down the hall with Noah right beside him. As soon as they walked outside, Noah made the first step. He slipped his hand into Luke's. Luke looked down at their joined hands and couldn't help but smile.

This is what he was missing.

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