Sonny is enjoying this evening with friends but starts to feel his need for Will (It has gone beyond desire at that point) getting stronger by the minute, so he whispers in his ear "Kitten, would you like to go to my place with me ?" Will gives him a tender look and answers softly "You mean your parents' place ?" "No" says Sonny, planting his eyes straight in Will's " In my studio. You can take me back to the mansion later, but right now, I'd like to be really alone with you." Will doesn't say anything but pulls Sonny's hand as he walks to Payne "Thanks for inviting us over, it was really nice. Next time, we'll do it at our place !" And before Payne has finished raising his eyebrows or ask a question, they are already outside, Will leaping down the stairs, dragging a breathless Sonny who doesn't dare complain in case Will worries too much and pulls the break on his desires. He takes profit of the drive home to discreetly catch his breath back then turns to look at Will who's sporting a dreamy smile, eyes on the road. His juvenile aspect, the unaltered energy that emanates from him is like a clear river in which to refresh and restore oneself. Sonny gets afraid of hurting him, one day, taint that vitality, spoil it. His mind goes back to their moving-together plans. It does feel too early. He hadn't actually given it a thought before blurting it out and he's afraid now that if he expresses his doubts, Will might feel rejected. Given how candidly he mentioned it to Payne. Will turns his head slightly to park the cat and his eyes meet Sonny's, who stops worrying. He stops asking himself anything other than "Where are my keys ?" "Where's the lock ?" "How can I turn on the light when both my hands are occupied ?" "Do I have a spare box in here and, fuck, where ?", the answers being : in his pocket, under the doorknob, with his elbow, and, fuck yeah, in the back of the bathroom's drawer, a free sample that was handed to him, one night at a club with friends. Of excellent quality, it doesn't tear up when Will opens it with his teeth and quickly puts it on Sonny who moans at the touch and becomes aware of what Will is expecting. He freezes, unable to speak or move. Will slides his hand up his arm, from the elbow to the shoulder and clutches his neck and growls "Sonny, my love, tonight, I want you inside of me. I've thought about it all day long, I'm more than ready, believe me. Don't make me wait any longer, I beg you, love. Ravish me." And Sonny does. Slowly, with as much love as he can gather. With accumulated passion in lieu of actual physical force. He dissipates in Will, in this warm rippling ocean, freeing himself from heaviness, sadness and emptiness. Seeing Will bent backward, with hoarse sensual breath, exposed and trustful makes Sonny fly off and never come back on earth. Huddled in his bed, holding a satisfied quivering Will, he begins daydreaming about Them.
The next day, his mother finds him sitting at his father's desk, looking down at recent contract that Chad faxed him. Adrienne has a look of mixed pride and fears that make Sonny look up and he remarks "It's OK, mom, this is not tiring and at least I'm less agitated. I need to take things back in my hands but from home." Adrienne smiles and says softly "I know, darling and believe me I'm aware that you're cautious. I just wanted to ask you if you were up for a quick outing. Your father needs a file he forgot on his nightstand. Would you mind bringing this to him ?"
As Sonny is walking through his father's lawyer's office, he has the definite impression of having just walked past someone familiar-looking. He turns and looks around. His dad's colleagues and secretaries are here of course so maybe it's one of them ? He shakes his head and knocks on the heavy door. "Comes in" commands Justin in a stern voice.. When he sees his son at the door, his countenance softens and Sonny recognizes his daddy. They hug, then Sonny hands him the brown file. Justin welcomes it with a grin "Thank you, Sonny , now I can get some work done." "Does that mean you were sitting there doing nothing, dad ? I have trouble believing it !" "I was as idle as you according to your mom. I wouldn't be surprised if you were back behind your counter in no time at all." Sonny shrugs. "I'll begin with college first, tomorrow. Then, I'll see how I feel." As his father opens the file, Sonny remembers "By the way, you wanted to tell me about something the other day. About Mel's boyfriend ?" His father sighs "Yes, I did..." He looks like a lawyer again "Tell me what you can, dad. I'm listening." "Well, I do not know this person, but if I was friend with him, I would certainly not engage in any... financial relation with him. Of course, I've never even met him. I'm just saying." Sonny nods. He knows very well Justin is not 'just' saying and is grateful for the warning. He wonders how to convey that to Mel without being too upfront. Between her and Chad, Sonny is back to taking care of everyone and it's an exhausting thought. If Will wasn't in his life now, he's not sure he'd manage. As he exits the building he texts him 'Thanks for existing. I love u.' A few seconds later, he gets 'I only exist to be with U. Your kitten.'