Will swayed. His hands reached out to steady himself on a wall. He was in an empty hallway in the DiMera mansion. His boyfriend was nearby, in the front room most likely. Waiting for Will, wondering where he was yet Will didn't think of Sonny. Couldn't think about Sonny now. All Will could focus on was Alex and what Anjelica told him.
In love with me? Alex is in love with me?
Will wanted to believe it so bad it almost hurt. Yet he couldn't get his hopes up. Anjelica wasn't that close to Alex. How would she know? She could have lied. Could have misinterpreted.
What if it isn't true? What if I tell Alex how I feel and it pushes him further away? What if he leaves?
Will remembered Alex explaining to him about Anjelica. Anjelica wanted Alex to live in New York with her. She didn't want Alex in Salem. For all Will knew, this could be an elaborate scheme to get Alex away from Salem, away from Will.
But I have to find out, Will realized.
All Will wanted for so long was a sign that Alex felt anything close to what Will did. This could be it.
Will knew it was wrong. Knew he should go to Sonny but he couldn't get his brain to work. Not when his heart was so close to getting what it wanted.
Will wanted to be with Alex. He wasn't afraid to admit it anymore.
Ignoring his conscience and his sense of duty, Will opened the closed door behind him. He knew it was a private office that had its own entrance to the back garden.
Anjelica slipped back into the front room, heading for the bar. She mixed herself a drink, waiting for Sami and EJ to join her.
"I talked to Will," Anjelica said, dropping two cherries in her glass.
"We both talked to Alex," Sami told her, standing a little too close to EJ. She never did like the way Anjelica looked at him.
"They're both too stubborn for this to work," EJ insisted, pulling Sami against him. He didn't need her getting any ideas. "They'll find a way to ruin it."
"They won't," Sami said, running a hand down EJ's forearm.
"None of this mess would have happened if they hadn't been afraid of their feelings," EJ grumbled.
"They're young and stupid," Anjelica shrugged. "Love's done it to us all."
"Still," Sami said, pressing her lips together. "I don't like doing this with them here," Sami indicated toward Sonny, Justin, and Adrienne.
"Let's just hope William and Alexander find an easy way to break things to him," EJ said nodding toward Sonny.
Three small figures entered the room, still dressed in their Halloween costumes.
"They're still awake?" EJ mused.
"They're hyped up on candy," Sami shrugged. "They'll crash soon."
Sonny held a wine glass in his hand, sighing. He kept glancing at his wrist, forgetting his watch broke. He didn't know how long he'd been alone but he didn't appreciate it.
Why did Will even invite me if he didn't plan on sticking around?
Talking with his parents didn't amount to anything close to distracting. The two engaged in a terse conversation about Alex.
This whole night's been a disaster. Mom's all worked up because of stupid Anjelica. I haven't seen Will. Everything is Alex this and Alex that.
"Do you know where Will and Alex are?" a small voice interrupted Sonny's thoughts.
Johnny, hands on his hips and Iron Man mask pulled up to show his eyes, looked at Sonny expectantly.
"I haven't seen them, sorry," Sonny said. He knew it was late, though, and had to ask, "aren't you up past your bedtime?"
"Mommy said I could," Johnny responded with a huff, turning on his heel and stomping off.
Sonny didn't know what that was about. He always got along with Will's siblings before.
That was before they knew Alex, Sonny crossed one leg over the other and frowned.
Between his parents arguing and the lack of Will, Sonny didn't see a reason to stay. He pushed off the sofa and headed for the foyer. He put on his coat, ready to leave when he looked down at his wrist again.
Right, Sonny thought, grabbing Will's backpack. I need to get a new battery for it. Now, where did Will put it?
Sonny unzipped Will's bag, rifling through. He saw papers and a few pictures but no watch.
Kneeling on the ground, Sonny put the bag down to use both hands. He started pulling things out to make it easier on himself, tossing them to the ground.
At the bottom of the bag, wedged between a Snickers wrapper and a scarf, Sonny found the watch. He started shoving things back in the bag. Sonny's hand hovered over the stack of photographs scattered on the floor. Some face down and some facing up. Will's blond hair was just visible, half obscured from another picture covering it.
Sonny picked up the stack, curious. As he went to flip through them, he felt his phone buzzing in his pocket.
Wrestling with his tight pants, Sonny yanked out his phone. "Hello?"
"Sonny, it's Lauren," one of Sonny's waitresses said. "We need your help down here."
Sonny sighed, shoving the photographs back in Will's bag. "I'm on my way."
Maybe Will can show me the pictures. If I ever get to spend time with him again. Now, where in the world is he?
Alex stood in the garden, mind reeling.
Just try, Alex thought. What's the worst that could happen? Everything.
What if I tell Will how I feel and he doesn't feel the same way? What if Will does want Sonny? What if he never wants to see me again? What would I do then?
Just try? Please, they have no idea, none at all. I can't just try.
Alex still thought about when he was younger. Leaving his mother behind with nothing but a stuffed Pooh Bear to remember her by. Thrown into a family whose mother never wanted him.
For a long time, Alex didn't understand why Adrienne treated him differently than his brothers. He didn't understand why Adrienne's smiles were never as bright, her touch never as warm. Then he found out.
Alex only existed because his father cheated on Adrienne. He tried for a long time to gain Adrienne's approval, drawing her pictures and making art projects just for her. But it didn't matter. Alex was the living embodiment of Justin's infidelity. No matter what he did, it would never be enough.
By the time he hit middle school, Alex stopped trying. He grew resentful. Resented Adrienne for rejecting him when he did nothing wrong. Resented his father for never standing up for him when Adrienne tore him down. Resented Sonny for being his opposite in almost every way.
Instead of seeking approval, Alex did all he could to rebel. When Alex reunited with his mother while in high school, Alex thought he might have had it all then. His mother would swoop in and give him everything he always wanted out of a family. It didn't work.
His first stepfather was older, ancient almost. Alex found it impossible to bond with the man. Then he died and the process started all over again. All his mother's marriages ended in death or divorce.
Anjelica loved Alex, yes, but she wasn't a real mother. And Justin? Well, he loved Alex but his devotion to Adrienne always took precedence. Alex alone knew when the two argued or even separated. Adrienne always became unbearable to him.
Again, Alex stopped trying, stopped expecting anything to happen. Closed himself off to anything that didn't bring him instant gratification. Kept people at a distance, never seeking close relationships. No one ever pushed, anyway.
Alex's family let him be. Friends never delved deeper. The people he fooled around with never tried to stay. It was easy, going through life knowing nothing could ever hurt him, touch him. Alex was better for it, until Will.
Someone so unassuming and awkward. Someone so dweeby and smart, stubborn yet such a people pleaser. Someone so blond and blue-eyed, so young and inexperienced. Someone so insecure, so blind to his own attributes. Someone so loyal, so fierce in his devotion. Someone that was so much of everything all at once.
Will Horton fell into Alex's life when Alex least expected it. At first, Alex thought Will was just another hot guy he would use then lose. Thought he was another Salem loser, going nowhere fast. But he wasn't. Will wasn't any of those things, not to Alex.
But Alex had to ruin it. Had to do what he did best and hurt anyone that came too close. Do everything he could to keep Will away. Hurt Will to save Will and himself from any more pain. Only it didn't work because every minute that Will spent with Sonny was agony. Knowing that Will held Sonny's hand, kissed his lips, laughed with him, smiled with him, killed Alex. Worst of all was knowing it was all Alex's fault. That he brought it on himself because he was so scared and stupid.
Not anymore. You're not a scared little boy with a stuffed bear. You can do this. You want to do this. You have to do this. For Will, you can do anything.
"Alex?" a soft voice questioned.
Alex turned around, surprised to see Will walking up a brick path. Alex's heart beat out of control, a swarm of butterflies fighting inside his chest.
He wanted to tell Will everything, he did. He just didn't think it would happen right now. He thought he'd have a little more time to prepare. But that was what always happened with Will. He took Alex by surprise.
"H-hi," Alex whispered, trying to steady his nerves.
"I-uh-I talked to your mom," Will said, stepping closer and closer.
"Funny," Alex said without much feeling, "I talked with your mom too and EJ."
Will stopped in front of Alex. His eyes were wide, shimmering in the light of the moon.
Alex had never seen Will look like this before, never seen him look at Alex that way before.
"What is it?" Alex asked. He reached out to touch Will. So free, so uninhibited, as if it was second-nature to him.
Will trembled, arms prickled with goosebumps where Alex's fingers grazed his skin.
"You're shivering," Alex realized.
"I took off my coat," Will said.
"You'll get sick," Alex said, lips curling up. "Isn't that what you told me?"
Will nodded, gnawing on his lower lip.
Alex didn't think Will had ever looked so beautiful.
Now or never, Kiriakis.
Grabbing Will's hands in both of his, holding them together, Alex cleared his throat. "Will, I have to tell you something."
Will swallowed, Adam's apple bulging.
"I should have told you before but I was an idiot. A fucking idiot that didn't know and I'm sorry. But I know now," Alex said. "I know and I need you to know. Because I can't-I can't keep doing this. Feeling this."
Will inhaled, holding his breath.
"I-I feel-I want-," Alex closed his eyes, focusing. He brought Will's hands to his chest, holding them against him. "Do you feel that?"
Will nodded. Alex's heart pounded against his palms, an erratic thump.
"It does that because of you," Alex whispered, holding Will's gaze, "only you. I get this feeling that I can't explain whenever I see you, this fluttering. And I know I shouldn't. I-I know you're with Sonny. That this is the worse thing I've ever done to him but I can't keep doing this."
Will blinked several times, lips falling open.
"I like you," Alex said in a voice so quiet Will almost didn't hear over the babble of the party inside. "Okay, I fucking like you."
Will didn't say anything for a long time. For so long a time that Alex almost shoved him away.
"Forget it," Alex tried to move away, face heating up and stomach sinking.
Will bunched Alex's tie in his hand, forcing him to stay still, and shook his head. "You don't know how long I've wanted to hear that."
"Yeah?" Alex swallowed, refusing to believe this was happening.
"I like you too," Will breathed, smile taking over his face. "I think I always have."
Alex threw his head back and laughed. Relief swelling up inside of him, butterflies curling up in contentment.
"I can't believe how stupid we are," Will said, melting into Alex's arms. "All this time, I thought you didn't want me like this."
"I thought you just wanted Sonny," Alex said, holding Will close. He closed his eyes and rested his cheek on the top of Will's head.
"I did have feelings for him, I do," Will explained. "But it's not this, nothing like this. Sonny was the first gay man I ever knew. The first friend I had that knew me, accepted me. But not all of me, not like you. And what I feel for you is so much more than I've ever felt for anyone."
Alex let out a little huff but said, "I can live with that."
"Now, what?" Will asked, head resting on Alex's collarbone.
"What do you want to do?" Alex questioned. "I told you how I felt. What are you gonna do about it?"
"Okay," Will smiled, sighing. "I want to be with you. I want to break up with Sonny and be with you."
"Yeah?" Alex pressed his lips together to stop from smiling.
"I know it's not going to be perfect," Will acknowledged. "That a lot of people will get mad at us. But I don't care. It's worth it. You're worth it."
Alex pressed a tiny kiss to the top of Will's head.
Both were so enthralled with one another, they never heard the French doors open. But they did hear when they slammed shut.
Will and Alex both turned to see Sonny staring at them.
"Sonny," Will said, taking a small step away from Alex.
"You know, I don't appreciate you ditching me all night," Sonny informed Will.
"Sorry," Will said, trying not to show how nervous he was.
"Yeah, well, whatever," Sonny said. "I need to go. There's an emergency at Common Grounds."
"I-I'll go with you," Will said, surprising Alex.
Alex's neck snapped to look at Will, lifting one brow.
"I think there's some stuff we need to talk about," Will mumbled.
"Well, hurry up," Sonny said, gesturing Will inside. "Night, Alex."
"Bye, Son," Alex replied, wondering how his brother would react to him the next time they saw one another.
"Bye," Will glanced at Alex, lips quirked, face somewhere between elated and nauseous.
"Were you and Alex just hugging?" Sonny wondered as he grabbed Will's hand, guiding him through the small crowd inside.
"Yes, yes, we were," Will responded.
"Huh," Sonny mused. "No, Will, we don't have time," Sonny groaned when Will tried to walk off.
"I just wanted to tell my mom bye," Will complained yet let Sonny usher him towards the front door.
"Just get your things and send them a message after we leave," Sonny groaned. "I have to go."
Will sat at a lone table inside Common Grounds. It was seconds away from closing and Sonny had some sort of a cup shortage to deal with. Will didn't think his employees quite understood what a real emergency was but it gave Will time to think.
What Will told Alex before was true. He did want to be with Alex. He knew he had to break up with Sonny to do it. Will just wasn't sure how to go about that without hurting Sonny too much.
Will hoped he could salvage his friendship with Sonny through all this. But he didn't know how when Will wanted to date Sonny's brother.
Maybe if Alex and I are subtle at first, ease into things. Give it a few weeks before telling everyone. Sonny can't hold that against us, can he?
Will wasn't so sure. He also didn't know how Justin or Adrienne would respond to Will and Alex dating. It did put everyone in a difficult position.
But I stand by what I said. Alex is worth it. I know he is. I just have to figure out a way to not ruin everything.
Will sat by himself until all the employees left. They cleaned everything down which made Will relieved. He didn't mind helping Sonny out but he didn't want to volunteer for it anymore.
"You ready to get out of here?" Sonny asked, keys swinging around his finger. "We could go back to my place and-,"
"First-um-there's something I need to talk to you about," Will said. He knew he couldn't put it off any longer.
"What?" Sonny asked, pulling out his phone. He had several messages from Brian to respond to.
"Sonny, I need to talk," Will said, trying to get his attention.
"I'm listening," Sonny said, typing on his phone.
Will took a deep breath and exhaled. This wasn't how he imagined this. He wanted to sit Sonny down, explain things. Not have Sonny worry more about his phone than what Will had to say.
I guess it's a good thing, I'm breaking up with him.
"Sonny," Will said, hoping he sounded firm but sympathetic, "I think we should break up."
Sonny's fingers paused mid-sentence. The noise around him disappeared, everything still and quiet as Will's words reverberated through his head.
"What?" Sonny asked, mouth falling open.
"I don't think we should see each other anymore," Will said, resisting the urge to wring his hands together. "I just-you're one of my best friend's and I don't want to lose that. I just think we worked better as friends."
"What are you talking about?" Sonny's phone almost slipped out of his hand. He caught it at the last moment, stuffing it into his pocket. "I thought things were good."
"I like you, Sonny," Will said. "And we've had fun together. But you can't say that everything's been that great for us."
"I don't understand," Sonny mumbled.
"Well, you hate my job," Will listed.
"You working for the DiMera's is dangerous," Sonny insisted, tone hardening.
"That isn't your decision," Will said. "It's mine and I like working for EJ. Even if I didn't work for him, he's in my life. He's Johnny and Sydney's father. He's dating my mom. Knowing them, they'll get married again."
"Yeah," Sonny scoffed, "and then they'll break up again too."
"You don't get to say things like that," Will shook his head, crossing his arms.
"You say things like that all the time," Sonny dismissed.
"Because it's my mom and my family," Will explained. "I get to talk like that, you don't."
"Oh," Sonny crossed his arms as well, "but it's fine for you to think the worst of my mom about Alex?"
"I don't think the worst of her," Will said, voice tense. "I just don't agree with the way she treats him. And in case you forgot, your mom hates me."
"Yeah, well maybe she had a good reason," Sonny spat.
"Don't talk to me like that," Will stated. "I'm sorry if this upsets you but I can't be with you when my heart isn't in it. It's unfair to you and me."
"But why?" Sonny questioned. He began to pace. "I don't understand."
"We're not good for each other," Will said. "We both want different things."
"What do we want that's so different?" Sonny shook his head, walking forward and back.
"You want someone perfect," Will said. Now that Will was talking, he couldn't seem to stop. "You want someone by your side that doesn't cause trouble. That's just as well-adjusted and driven as you. You want someone from a pristine family that you can show off. That isn't me. That's never going to be me. I'm always going to get into trouble. I'm always going to make mistakes. I'm not going to pick you over my family."
"I never said I wanted that," Sonny argued.
"You didn't have to," Will shrugged. "You deserve someone like that, Sonny. Someone that can surpass all your expectations. You deserve someone perfect and you'll find him someday. It just won't be me."
"But I want to be with you," Sonny said sounding smaller and more pitiful than Will had ever seen.
"I'm sorry," Will pressed his lips together.
"I know we can work if we just try, though," Sonny crowded Will's space, holding his wrists. "If we both try, if we change a little."
"I don't want to change who I am," Will stated. "I like myself, maybe for the first time ever. I shouldn't have to change to have a boyfriend. You shouldn't have to change either. We both deserve someone that complements our flaws with some of their own. We both deserve someone that loves us exactly the way we are. We shouldn't change. We aren't going to change."
"Why not?" Sonny demanded, squeezing Will's wrists.
Will pulled his hands away and took a step back, shaking his head. "We're not good together."
"I don't believe that," Sonny denied. "That's not it. That can't be it. You're not breaking up with me because of that. You're not. This isn't happening, not again."
"I-what?" Will paused, taken aback. "Not again?"
"No, you are not breaking up with me over this," Sonny said again only louder. "What is it, huh? Did you find someone else? Are you cheating on me?"
"No, of course not," Will said even though he felt guilty. He never cheated on Sonny physically. Emotionally, though, was another matter Will would have to do some soul searching over.
"Then what is it?" Sonny demanded. "What is it about me that is so impossible to date?"
"It's not you," Will insisted. "It was never you. I just-I-,"
Sonny wouldn't listen to Will, though. Sonny refused to let another man he cared about leave him without cause again.
Will watched Sonny pace back and forth, kicking a chair aside. He didn't want this. He hoped to prevent this. Sonny was Will's friend, had been for over a year. Sonny helped Will through some of his roughest times. They shared so many moments together. He was important to Will.
Will didn't want to hurt Sonny. He wished he could ease Sonny's pain but he couldn't. He contemplated telling Sonny the truth but knew that would cause even more pain.
"I'm sorry, Sonny," Will interrupted over Sonny's muttering. "I didn't mean to hurt you."
"Well, you did," Sonny hissed, eyes red-rimmed. He knew he shouldn't take his old resentments out on Will but he couldn't help it. "God, I don't know why I wasted my time on you anyway. I should have gone out with Brian like everyone said."
Will bit his lip. "Well, now you're free to date him all you want."
"Maybe I will," Sonny said. "Everyone was right, you know? My mom, my friends, you aren't good enough."
"Goodbye, Sonny," Will said, trying not to react.
"Get the hell out of here," Sonny yelled. "Go!"
Will rushed out the door. He was in such a hurry he forgot to grab his backpack.
Sonny let out a guttural sound, tossing a chair aside. He collapsed on the couch with his head in his hands. Lost as to how this could have happened to him again.
Will pulled his blazer tight across his chest. It might have looked fashionable but it wasn't too warm. Or maybe Will felt so terrible about what happened that he couldn't warm up.
Will hated causing anyone pain. He did all he could to avoid hurting anyone. But this was a situation he couldn't avoid. Will didn't relish hurting Sonny and it might make him cruel but Will would rather hurt Sonny than hurt Alex. Although, the fact made Will feel even worse.
Before Will knew it, he was standing in front of Alex's hotel. He didn't plan to walk there, it just happened. He only hoped Alex was there.
Taking the elevator, Will fiddled with the buttons on his jacket, anxiousness filling him. When the doors opened, Will did all but run to Alex's room.
He knocked several times, fast, waiting with his arms holding himself tight.
Alex ripped the door open and stepped aside.
"Hi," Will said, lips pressed tight together.
"Hey," Alex said, closing the door behind Will. He gave Will a once over and not in his usual way. He didn't check Will out, appraising him. Instead, Alex took in the slump in Will's shoulders, the strain in his eyes. "What happened?"
"I broke up with him," Will mumbled. "He didn't take it well."
"I didn't think he would," Alex admitted. He moved over to the sofa, knowing Will would follow.
"I didn't want to hurt him," Will said. "He's my friend. Besides you, he's my best friend. I tried to explain things so he wouldn't feel so bad."
"What'd you say?" Alex angled his body so he faced Will, one leg dangling off the sofa.
"That the two of us weren't good together," Will answered. "That we were better as friends. He got so mad at me, though."
"Yeah, Sonny doesn't handle rejection well," Alex nodded. "I think it's kind of beyond his comprehension."
"Don't say that," Will groaned, bowing his head.
Alex put his hand on Will's thigh. "What else?"
"I don't know," Will leaned his forehead on Alex's shoulder. "He said a lot of things I hope he didn't mean."
"Like?" Alex asked, brows furrowed.
"Just stuff about how Adrienne was right," Will mumbled. "And that he should have gone out with Brian after all. He said stuff about my mom and my family. I did kind of spring it on him, though."
"You tried to let him down easy," Alex said. "It's better in the long run, right?"
"Yeah," Will said. "I just wish I hadn't ruined things."
"Me too," Alex said. "I could have prevented this if I said something sooner."
"I shouldn't have agreed to date Sonny, not when I was hung up on you," Will sighed. "I screwed up my friendship with Sonny. I'm sure your dad and Adrienne are gonna hate me even more than they do. God only knows what Sonny's gonna think we he finds out we're dating. I can't believe I did this."
"It's not your fault," Alex said, moving his hand up and down Will's spine. "We did this together. We'll have to explain it together. And I don't give a fuck what Adrienne thinks. Dad already knows how I feel about you."
"He does?" Will lifted his head, nose wrinkled.
"He figured it out a while ago," Alex said. He touched the tip of Will's nose and gave him a half-smile. "The night you had your first date with Sonny. Told me to work out my shit or watch you with Sonny. I think he figured I gave up."
"But you didn't," Will said, smiling back.
"Naw," Alex made a face, "you got in my bloodstream, sunk your hooks in me, and refused to let go."
Will glared at Alex, smacking his arm. "I am not a parasite!"
"Oh, relax," Alex chuckled, fending off Will's hands.
"Ass," Will huffed.
"Guilty," Alex shrugged. "Look, the point is I want to be with you. You want to be with me. If people have a problem, they can go fuck themselves."
"Okay," Will lifted Alex's arm and put it around himself, snuggling in close. "Can we maybe not flaunt it in Sonny's face for a while? I don't want him to get the wrong idea. Or anyone else for that matter."
"Alright," Alex agreed, enjoying the familiar feel of Will against him. "At least we know Sami and EJ approve of us."
"We do?" Will frowned, glancing up at Alex.
"They both told me to get my head out of my ass and tell you how I feel," Alex said. "Today, and a lot. It was weird but kinda nice."
"Your mom told me you were in love with me," Will said. "Sounds like they were conspiring against us."
"That's a terrifying thought," Alex said, glossing over the love bit. He was not ready to go there yet. "Explains why my mom was all up on EJ."
"My mom could take her," Will decided.
"It'd be a tough match," Alex said, "but I think youth would win. Don't tell my mom I said that, though."
"Your secret's safe with me," Will responded, closing his eyes. "Tonight was long and weird, rewarding."
"Overdue," Alex leaned back on the couch, pulling Will with him.
Will turned around, lying on top of Alex. He looked down at Alex, just looked. He took in all the little details in Alex's face he tried not to notice before. A scar across his eyebrow and the bottom of his chin. A patch of skin that wouldn't grow facial hair on his jawline. All imperfections that only added to Alex's beauty.
"What?" Alex asked, voice soft, staring right back at Will.
"You're beautiful," Will stated, leaving no room for argument.
Alex blinked a few times, face warming.
"Are you blushing?" Will asked, smile spreading across his face. "Alex?"
"You're crushing me," Alex defended, shifting, eyes anywhere but on Will. "It's lack of air."
"Oh, is that it?" Will leaned even closer, faces inches apart. "Sure it's not me?"
"It's not," Alex lied, sucking in his cheeks.
"You know," Will told Alex, fingers brushing over his facial hair, "you have a tell when you lie."
"I do not," Alex insisted, cheeks still sucked in.
"You do this," Will imitated Alex, sticking out his lips and pulling his cheeks in.
Alex puffed out his cheeks, trying to smooth out his face.
"You do," Will said. He touched Alex's lips with his thumb, smiling when Alex kissed it.
Alex dipped his eyes toward Will's lips and back up to his eyes. "You ever gonna kiss me or what, Horton?"
Will's heart beat faster, licking his lips. It had been so long since he kissed Alex but the two fell into each other so easily.
Will brushed their lips together, moaning lightly.
Alex locked his hands behind Will's neck, drawing him closer. He tried to keep the kiss tame but it had been so long since he'd kissed anyone, even longer since he kissed Will.
Alex slid his hands down and grabbed Will's ass. Will groaned into the kiss.
"Missed that," Will admitted when they pulled apart for air.
"Your ass? I missed that too," Alex said between nips to Will's mouth.
"The way you touch me," Will answered.
The two kissed for several long minutes until things became heated.
"Wait," Alex said sitting up. He didn't want to do this but he had to. "We should wait."
Will, sitting in Alex's lap, panting, frowned.
"Last time," Alex pushed Will off of him. This would be easier to get through without Will sitting near his dick. "Last time, we rushed things and it all got fucked up. I don't want that to happen again. I wanna-I wanna do this right. Treat you right."
Will grinned, sitting up on his knees and grabbing Alex's hands. "Yeah?"
"I want us to last," Alex said, eyes wide and trusting.
"Keep saying things like that and you'll never get rid of me," Will responded. He reached forward and pressed their lips together again.
"Told you, you were a parasite," Alex quipped, jumping off the couch when Will reached for him.
"Jerk!" Will laughed, chasing after him.
"Come on, I'm not letting you leave," Alex said. "I got an arsenal of toothbrushes you can use. Perks of staying in a hotel."
"Maybe you should think about getting somewhere permanent," Will suggested with a sly grin. "If you're planning on sticking around, that is."
"I do live to break my mother's heart," Alex remarked.
"Well, your mom and New York can't have you," Will said, following Alex into the bathroom. "You're all mine now."
Author's note:
It was about time! But there's still plenty of excitement to come.
Thank you so much for reading and please let me know what you thought.