On Friday evening, Sonny is exhausted. His shift ends early but he drags his feet home to be faced by the now-ready boxes awaiting the next day's move. He wants all this to be over and done with, use the big tub to relax instead of the tiny shower. Will is still in class and he's supposed to pick him up. Will has almost got all his independence back, to the point of informing Sonny, a few days ago, that from now on, he'll go on his own to the sessions with Marlena. Sonny thinks he'll need others himself but alone too, so that he can express his doubts and insecurities without worrying Will. Nevertheless, he's in a hurry to see him, even though they were only apart since the morning. His feelings for Will are consuming him entirely. He toys with the idea of canceling the Salsa class, but he reasons that if he doesn't make the effort tonight, he never will.
He's a little early so he makes a stop first, then go wait for Will coming out of class, a red rose between his teeth. Will bursts out laughing and hugs him, whispering "Sorry, I didn't find my sequins dress..." Sonny answers on the same tone "Too bad, you would have looked so sexy in it. Ready for me to step on your toes? You've got thick shoes?"
Sonny is more eager, once they're here. On the other hand, Will is looking around him nervously "Don't worry, kitten, I don't think we'll meet homophobes here. I'm sure it'll be fun." Will nods and replies "Oh, that's not it..." Right then, Mary spots them and waves. Her arms are around her boyfriend's neck and he grins at them. Will and him start chatting. Sonny thinks he must have misjudged him and gets introduced to the teacher. She exclaims "Great, a new couple! Let's hope you'll catch the virus! Careful, though, Salsa is not for the featherweights. "
They've agreed that Will would lead. He has a better sense of rhythm and more discipline. For the moment, he's all stiff and grave-looking. The main part of this first-time class is about learning the steps side by side. Sonny mixes up a lot and gathers a few amused looks and fun comments "I was like that I first... Keep going, you'll get there..." Sonny smiles and puts his hand behind Sonny's back "You're great at this, kitten..." Will sighs and answers "I don't like being scrutinized like that... But I like the steps."
When they finally face each other, they keep looking down at their feet all the way through. In general, Sonny manages to avoid Will's and they only get a few harmless stupid remarks like "At least, you're the same height, it makes it easier."
They come back to Sonny's studio for their last night here before the move. Chad has taken a day off to help them and Abby will join them in the afternoon. There are so many boxes around, you'd have to step on them to get to the bed. Sonny doesn't feel like it right away and instead wraps his arms around Will "You liked the class?" Will chuckles "All in all, yes. I expected it to be more sensual to tell you the truth." "Oh, I guess you get to it if you work hard enough. Would you like us to go on with it or not?" "Mmm, I don't know... It was fun and quiet, you know... Maybe it would do us some good. You were less clumsy than I feared you would be, too!" Sonny sighs exaggeratedly and replies "And me who was expecting a compliment on my hidden talents..." "Oh, that I can give you, my lovely darling. You're full of surprises. And thank you or making the efforts tonight. I love you." Sonny immediately stops any kid of humor and squeezes Will tight, whispering "I love you." Will puts his chin on Sonny's shoulder and starts waltzing with his boyfriend in a lascivious way. His hands glides down his back and stop just above his ass. He moves back his head a little and his eyes find Sonny's who drowns in them. Their bodies sway, intertwined, patients. Then, Will's hand expertly go up again, scraping Sonny's arms and chest making him moan. They move in a slow circle, so hypnotized by the other's eyes, so much in harmony, that they avoid all the obstacles on the floor without thinking. They pause to step over them and lie on the bed where they join in an intimate salsa, on the sound of their panting, on the rhythm of their hips, making love with their eyes as much as with the rest of their bodies. Sonny lets himself be invaded by his man, his companion, his reason for living. They dance that way till the early morning.
Knocking on the door wakes him up. He looks at his cell, not remembering if the alarm rang or not. He must have shut it down without being conscious of it. He looks around for the clothes he wore the day before but can't see them. The rest is somewhere deep in some of the boxes. He jumps out of bed and stumble in the studio to get at least his boxers and jeans. He puts them on and hears "That's a shame, I was enjoying the view..." He replies without turning around "Unless you're in a sharing mood, I'd rather the person pounding on that door not enjoying it, kitten. And you'd better put clothes on too and quick!" Will laughs and lies back on the bed. Sonny throws one of his socks at him. Will grumbles and slides his hand down the bed where all his stuff is gathered.
Chad's eyes are sparkling, but he makes no funny remark to his naked-torsoed friend. He's invited to have breakfast and 'finish what's in the fridge.' They're joined by Payne who explains Tyler is still asleep and will come directly to the new apartment. They all joke about him, then start putting stuff in the cars. To Sonny, this is a turning point in his life, the official start of a couple life. He's confident and at the same time, he feels exposed and vulnerable, like a small lobster waiting for his new shell to form. Luckily, Will's arm comes squeeze him from behind, creating a new shell, a bigger one that contains the both of them.