"So where are you from?" Brent started as they got their lunch from the waitress and started eating.
"I'm actually from everywhere. I travelled a lot. But I was born in the states but moved to Dubai with my family. We stayed there for a while."
"Wow. So you're the adventurous kind? I like that." Brent smiled and Sonny's heart almost gave way.
"Yeah. But I'm actually doing one more place and heading home."
"I pegged you for a tourist a first. So you're going back to Dubai?"
"No. Back home to the states."
"Where do you live in the states?"
"Illinois. Well there's actually a small town called Salem. That's where I live."
"I never heard of that place."
"Yeah I mentioned that to a few people where I travelled, but they never heard of that place before."
"Well maybe I could come with you." Brent smiled again.
"Maybe. I better go. Thank you for this."
"Your welcome. Anytime." Sonny pulled out his wallet and was about to pay but was stopped.
"Hey, I said it was my treat."
"It's fine. I got it." Both hands reached the bill and it was at that same moment when their hands touched. Brent put his hand on top of Sonny's and managed to lock his fingers with his.
"I got this." Sonny pulled his hand back and cleared his throat. Sonny sat back and watched as Brent pay the bill.
"Thanks. Again." Sonny said.
"Anytime." Sonny smiled at the 'anytime' and the way Brent had said it. He may just be staying longer than he expected. When Sonny got up, Brent got up at the same time.
"I'll walk you back to your place if that;s okay."
"I'd like that. Thank you." While on their way, they made small talk between each other about their travels, and what they have always wanted to do, and whether or not if either of them are ready to settle down or not.
Truth be told, Sonny wanted to end his adventures and find someone to be with. Brent on the other hand was not looking for a long term relationship, just someone that he can hold on to for a few weeks and find someone else.
The one thing that Sonny has not mentioned to Brent, were the previous relationships that he was in. He did not think that it was important for him to know at the moment. He wanted to get to know him a lot better before he could tell him anything.
Sonny felt like his heart was broken a thousand times that it has gotten so fragile, and he thought that it actually might break soon. He tried not to think about it too much. The one thing that he is focused on at the moment is their friendship that might turn into something more.
Sonny stopped in front of his door inside the hotel. He didn't think that Brent would come inside with him. But they made it to his room with no conversation.
"This is it?" Brent asked.
"Yeah. Thank you again for today."
"Anytime. And I mean it. Maybe we could do this again. Tomorrow, same place and time? And I'll pick a place where you haven't went."
"Sure. Sounds great." Sonny sounded optimistic at the declaration.
"Great. Can't wait for our second date. See ya tomorrow." Brent brought his hand to Sonny's face and gently caressed his cheek. Second date? Sonny thought he was hearing things. He wasn't even sure if today seemed like a date at all.
"See ya." Brent turned and left. Sonny stood by his door watching him leave until he turned the corner to the elevators. He walked into his room and all he could do was stand there. It was only the first time he met him and he got a rose and a date in one day. All he could do was smile. Sonny wasn't sure how today even happened at all, but he was glad that this happened to him.