Two Steps Beyond

Part 20

Once they were back in the hotel, the first thing Sebastian did was go up to the desk and see if it was possible for them to get an ice pack. Blaine told him numerous times it was unnecessary but Sebastian wasn't going to take any chances. Thankfully the desk didn't ask any questions and quickly returned with an ice pack for him. When he walked back over to Blaine who was standing near the elevators, Blaine just shook his head. "I told you it wasn't necessary."

"And I told you I wasn't taking any chances." Sebastian then handed him the ice pack. "Please don't fight me on this B." Blaine knew Sebastian was right and just nodded before placing the ice pack on his hand. "I still can't believe you did that."

"Well, I can't believe you didn't stop me this time." Blaine said just as the elevator doors opened.

"This time you were going into it with all the facts, who was I to deter you when he so deserved it. And his reaction after you punched him, priceless. You almost knocked him off his feet."

"I noticed that too. Showed he really wasn't expecting it. Goes to show, just because I'm small, I ain't weak."

"You're certainly not B."

"Why thank you." They kept their conversation relatively basic until they were safely back inside their room. Blaine was just about to speak when Sebastian backed him up against the wall and began to kiss him. It was clearly something they both needed and wanted as Blaine's arms were quickly around Sebastian's neck. Once Sebastian picked him up Blaine wrapped his legs around his waist. Sebastian had just moved him off of the wall when Blaine broke the kiss. "Door…lock…sign…" Blaine's words were spaced since the instant he'd broken the kiss Sebastian began to kiss his neck. "Bas." Hearing his name caught Sebastian's attention so he lifted his head and looked at Blaine. "Make sure the door is locked, we don't need someone walking in." Sebastian just leaned his head against Blaine's and sighed softly before lowering Blaine back to the ground.

Blaine just leaned against the wall while Sebastian put the do not disturb sign out as well as make sure both locks were set. "Now no one will bother us B." Sebastian told him once he was standing in front of him again. There was something about the look in Blaine's eyes that stop Sebastian from doing anything else. "What are you thinking about?"

"I just can't believe he came all this way to find you."

"To find us B, this wasn't just about me. You fascinate him."

"Lucky me." Blaine said with a laugh. "Bas, just what did he mean when he said he risked something to come after you?" Sebastian just looked at Blaine and took his hand.

"Let's go sit down, this isn't a conversation t have standing at the door."

"I'm sorry Bas; we can talk about this later. I must've inherited Cooper's crummy timing."

"It's alright B. I know you've got questions and I want to answer them. This is only delaying what we both know is still going to happen."

"Is it now?"

"Of course it is. Remember, I told you earlier today that I'd show you just how talented I was."

"That's right." Blaine said with a smirk that was anything but innocent. Once they were settled on the bed, Sebastian wrapped his arms around Blaine. "Now, what were you going to tell me Bas?"

"The easiest way to describe Jean is he's basically a mobster."

"You're kidding?"

"Sadly I'm not, though I'm pretty sure I mentioned it to you. That's what I meant when I said he was connected and doesn't make idle threats."

"So, I punched a mobster…lovely. You really could've reminded me of that bit of information before I punched him."

"You also notice, he didn't do anything afterward."

"Probably because you threatened to expose his ass shortly after it happened."

"That's not the only reason B, he was embarrassed. You caught him off guard showing that he clearly underestimated you. But, after this little run-in, I'm going take your advice and I'm going to tell Lexi."

"This might sound stupid, but why Lexi?"

"First of all, he clearly stopped keeping tabs on her. And secondly, she's got some pretty well connected friends."

"How connected?"

"Extremely well connected and some of them do things they're not supposed to talk about."

"Enough said."

"I just need to say one last thing B."

"And what is that?"

"It was hot as hell seeing you defend me, you truly are my knight."

Once their conversation had ended it was as though no time had passed since they picked up basically where they had left off at the door. Their clothes went flying as the need and desire they had for one another earlier hadn't diminished at all. When Sebastian had Blaine pinned beneath him, he just smiled. "What is it Bas?" Sebastian moved his hips just enough so their erections rubbed against each other causing soft moans escape them both. "Are you going to be a tease this evening Bas?"

"That depends." He said softly into Blaine's ear once he leaned down. "What would you consider being a tease?" He then flicked his tongue against Blaine's earlobe causing him to shudder beneath him.

"Making me wait."

"Then I'm going to be one hell of a tease." Once Sebastian's words processed in his head, Blaine knew he was in for a long night, but it was going to be one heck of a night as well.

Blaine slowly opened his eyes when he felt Sebastian lying above him. Considering everything they'd done that night he wasn't quite sure how Sebastian even had the energy for anything else. Yet Blaine felt a trail of kisses going down his back. "Bas."

"Morning B."

"It's still dark Bas, go back to sleep."

"I know it is killer, but it's morning and we need to get moving." Sebastian then moved off of Blaine and sat down next to him. "We need to leave for the airport in thirty minutes." Those words from Sebastian caused Blaine to roll over and look at him. There beside him sat Sebastian freshly showered and dressed. "By the way, how does your hand feel?" Blaine must've looked utterly confused as Sebastian moved down to look at him. "You okay?"

"How are you showered and dressed already?"

"I woke up when the alarm went off. I tried waking you but you were dead to the world. So I got up, took clothes out for each of us. Repacked both of our suitcases and then got ready. I figured you would appreciate the sleep."

"You did all that?"

"I did. Now get moving." Sebastian then leaned in and gave him a kiss. "You can have more once you're showered and dressed." Blaine just looked at him, but soon got out of bed and headed for the bathroom to take a quick shower. By the time Blaine walked back into the room Sebastian had turned some lights on and had moved their bags near the door.

"How long is this flight Bas?" Blaine asked while getting dressed.

"About an hour again. I hope you don't mind what I picked out for you today."

"Not at all." Blaine replied while pulling his shirt over his head. "What are you doing?"

"Just making sure our reservations are set for the hotel in Rome as well as in Venice."

"Are we going to have to worry about Jean making an appearance?"

"Not at all, he won't step foot into Italy."

"Good."

When they arrived at the airport this time around Blaine was more comfortable with the whole process. With the wait time minimal, Sebastian went to get them each a coffee to help hold them over till they boarded knowing once they were on board both were probably going to fall asleep. Once he came back and handed Blaine his coffee he tilted his head. "What is it Bas?"

"Even after yesterday, I'm still incredible happy."

"Me too. And you know what else?"

"No, what?"

"When we get back to New York I'm going to sleep for a couple of days." Sebastian then tapped his cup against Blaine's.

"I'm all for that as long as I can join you."

"I wouldn't have it any other way."

Just prior to boarding they took one last picture which signaled their departure from Barcelona. Sebastian tweeted the shot, but gave no hint as to where they were headed next. Just like the flight from Paris to Barcelona, it felt like no sooner did they fall asleep were they being woken up by the plane touching down. As they went to pick up their bags Blaine just looked up at Sebastian. "I think we're putting a good dent in my passport."

"I think so too. And so you know, our hotel is centrally located since we only have one day here. So we'll be able to see quite a few things, though I don't know if we'll be able to do any tours while we're here."

"That's alright; think of this as recon work for when we come back."

"We're coming back?"

"Of course we are." The smile on Blaine's face as he answered spread quickly to Sebastian's. "Is that for us Bas?" Blaine asked upon spotting a sign with Sebastian's name on it.

"Yes it is, figured it was safer to have a car service this time around. I didn't want to wait since we got in so early."

"No complaints from me."

The ride from the airport to their hotel didn't take long at all. And just like in Barcelona they were taken to their room upon arrival. After dropping their bags off, each of them grabbed their cameras and headed back out. "What do you want to see first B?"

"The Colosseum."

"Excellent choice and since it's still early we could see if we could get in on a tour if you want."

"That would be great. It's probably the only place I truly want to take one."

Once they were outside their hotel they took a picture with Trevi Fountain in the background hoping that was all the guys were going to need to see to know where they were. Sebastian's instincts were right; they were there early enough that they were able to get into a tour of the Colosseum. With everything they had seen on their trip, seeing the Colosseum in person might have been the most spectacular.

Even though the tour was quite long, neither of them regretted taking it one bit. "So, where to next B?" Sebastian asked before snapping a few shots of the exterior.

"The Forum." Blaine watched Sebastian nodded in agreement while he finished up. Before heading to the Forum though they asked someone from their tour group that was also taking pictures if they minded taking one of the two of them with the Colosseum in the background. The woman gladly agreed and took the picture for them. They were just about to head off when they woman asked if they'd return the favor and take one of her and her family to which they happily obliged.

Upon arriving at the Forum they both just looked at each other as they weren't quite sure where to start. Finally they just started to walk and hoped they wouldn't miss anything since the Forum was relatively a rectangle. Each structure they stopped at would always cause them to look at each other. "I so wish I did this before taking some of those history classes at Dalton." Blaine told Sebastian who was the designated picture taker that day, unless it was an impromptu shot, which was all Blaine.

"Tell me about it. I've been here before, but not for a long time. Seeing everything in person seems to bring some clarity to everything they tried to get us to remember."

"Exactly."

By the time they left the Forum a good portion of their day was already over. "Remind me to come back out tonight and get another shot of Trevi fountain with the lights on B."

"I can do that. Since I chose our first two stops, where would you like to go now?" Blaine watched as Sebastian thought about where he wanted to go.

"The Pantheon, then if we have time the Spanish Steps."

By the time they returned to their hotel that evening the lights were already coming on around the city. "I'd have to say today was a success, what do you think Bas?"

"I'd have to agree. I'm thankful that the weather cooperated and wasn't too warm, otherwise there is no way we would've done all of that today."

"True." Blaine replied through a yawn. "Don't forget your picture of the fountain." He said while glancing behind him.

"Thank you. I think after I take it we should call it a night, what do you say?"

"Sounds like an excellent idea. I think finally sitting down let the day finally catch up with me."

"Me too." Sebastian then placed a quick kiss on the top of Blaine's head before heading off to take his picture. Blaine turned and just watched as Sebastian got shots of the fountain from numerous angles. Considering all the pictures they had taken on this trip, he was really looking forward to actually looking at them once they got back home. "Ready to call it a night Mr. Anderson?"

"Yes Mr. Smythe."

Once they were back in their room, Sebastian hooked up the camera while Blaine started to change. "When are we leaving tomorrow Bas?"

"Seven."

"Why so early?" Blaine asked while collapsing onto the bed.

"Because it's between a four and five hour train ride and that's on the fast train. So even by the time we get down there we've lost half a day."

"When you put it that way, it makes complete sense. At least it's a nice long ride in which we can sleep."

"I thought the same thing." Sebastian replied before joining Blaine in bed. "Hard to believe that as of tomorrow we only have three days left."

"And here we thought eighteen days would be too long." Blaine said with a laugh. "I wasn't kidding earlier; I really do want to come back."

"I'm glad. Think, for the most part we won't have to run around the next time unless we hit some new cities." While Sebastian spoke Blaine curled up next to him.

"Have you checked the tally on pictures?"

"Yes, and it's going to take us days to go through them all."

"Why?"

"Remember when we left London and I said we had about five hundred."

"Yes."

"That didn't include the ones from our trip to Leavesden. I had put those all in one folder and didn't add them into the total, because I sort of overlooked them."

"How many Bas?"

"Um, between the three cameras and our phones, around two thousand, give or take a hundred or so."

"You're kidding, right?"

"Nope. If it makes you feel any better I did organize them each time I put them on the computer."

"Does that include today?" Blaine asked while looking up at Sebastian who just shook his head. The next thing Sebastian saw was Blaine start to laugh. "Guess we won't have to worry about not having anything to do once we get home."

"That's true. I was thinking after we get home we could go through each folder real quick and put together a slide show to show the parentals when we go back to Ohio."

"That's actually a really good idea. I hadn't looked at the calendar, how many days are we home before going to Ohio for a week?"

"It's either four or five days."

They only ended up talking for maybe an hour before they decided to go to sleep. Since there was no way they were going to make it through another day on little to no sleep. If there was one benefit to only being in Rome for a day neither of them took much out of their suitcases When the alarm went off in the morning, this time Blaine woke to the sound of it. "Bas, it's time to get up." Normally Sebastian was quick to respond to the alarm, but this morning it seemed to be the furthest thing from his mind. After rubbing his back gently for a bit Blaine noticed Sebastian's eyelids were fluttering quite a bit, which usually meant he was dreaming. So, Blaine just gave him a soft peck on the cheek before going to take a shower. He figured if Sebastian was nice enough to let him sleep the day before he should easily repay the favor.

Blaine was just about to get out of the shower when he felt Sebastian press his body against his. "Morning." Sebastian purred into his ear.

"Morning yourself, sleep well?"

"Extremely, you?" Sebastian managed to reply in between the kisses he was placing on Blaine's neck.

"Very m…" Blaine's words were basically stifled when Sebastian began to suck on the sweet spot of his neck. At first Blaine tried to pull away, but once Sebastian wrapped his arms around him Blaine was a goner as it felt too good. It was pretty evident that whatever Sebastian had been dreaming about had quite the effect on him. Somehow Blaine managed to string together enough words to ask Sebastian if they honestly had time enough to get carried away like they were. He was happy to hear Sebastian tell him, they only had a five minute walk to the train so they were good.

By the time they boarded the train, Blaine just looked at Sebastian who was sitting next to him. "What?" Sebastian asked, with a huge smile on his face.

"You might want to turn down that grin a bit, you might blind someone."

"Sucks for them because it's not going to happen. I had a great night of sleep and then had hot, shower sex with my boyfriend. Safe to say my good mood is going to last for quite a while."

"Well, you're boyfriend is in good mood as well, he's just not broadcasting it to everyone." But when Blaine spoke quite the grin came to his face. "That was pretty hot this morning, wasn't it?" Sebastian just nodded before sliding his hand into Blaine.

"Very."