Part Six
Setting: Sonny's Apartment
A narrow beam of sunlight crept into the room and slowly wakened Sonny. He felt great! As he opened his eyes, he realized why. Will was snuggled next to him his head resting on Sonny’s shoulder and his left arm and leg draped across him. Sonny breathed in. Will’s hair smelled like Jasmine as Sonny pushed his fingers through it. So this was happiness. Sonny thought he was happy before, but now he really knew what the word meant. He wrapped his arms around Will and held him close. Will’s chest rose and fell against Sonny’s as his breathing was peaceful and measured in his deep sleep.
Sonny wanted Will to sleep as long as he needed. He was sexier without the dark circles under his eyes. So he took the time to daydream about their night together. For his first time, Will sure seemed confident, but it was also obvious that the experience was new for him. He had great instincts and raw passion. Maybe his confidence stemmed from the fact that they methodically worked through all of their issues and insecurities before they were intimate and they had declared their feelings to one another. This was the first time for Sonny where both had stated their love. This was as it should be. He thought it would make a difference if he was clear that he was in love before demonstrating that love, and he was right.
He felt joined to Will now. It was like there was a rubber band wrapped around their sternums. It would stretch when they were away from each other, but they would be always connected inches above their hearts. He knew things would be different now - as in different better. They had a bond now that would be a foundation for any adversity that came their way.
Sonny tried to wait patiently but he couldn’t help but run his fingers over Will’s lean but articulated muscles. First across his forearm and bicep and then from the small of his back to his shoulder and then down the side of his waist, and then up his back again then crossing his lips, cheek and finally resting in his hair. He ran this course slowly several times while playing a slide show in his mind of his favorite images from last night.
He felt Will breathe a bit faster and lift up slightly. Sonny held him tighter not wanting him to move away. Will lifted his face up to Sonny’s and his eyes drilled into Sonny’s face. His expression was questioning and then settled into a wide satisfied smile. Then he dropped his head back to the niche where it had been resting. Will wrapped his arm and leg tighter around Sonny and kissed his neck slowly moving up to his Sonny jaw line and back down to his shoulder blade. Sonny shivered with excitement and raised Will’s face for a kiss.
Sonny broke the kiss saying, “Good morning, Sweetheart!”
Will smiled and said with a laugh, “Good morning, you sexy man!”
Sonny melted into their embrace and kissed Will with urgency. Will’s breathing was no longer measured it was erratic as they repeated their physical profession of love.
Laying together in Sonny’s bed, they were chatting and laughing and about ready to face the day. Fortunately, it was Saturday and they had no classes and Sonny didn’t have a shift at the coffee house. He wondered if Will had any plans today.
“Will, do you have any plans? Anywhere you need to be today?” Sonny asked as he trailed his fingers up and down Will’s back.
“Well . . . no school, but I do have somewhere I need to be,” he shared.
“Where, when?” Sonny probed.
“Here, now and as long as you’ll have me,” Will laughed.
“Great! You rest. I am going to make breakfast,” Sonny said as he rose from the bed.
Sonny made coffee, fried eggs and bacon while toasting bagels. Last he poured orange juice and put together bagel breakfast sandwiches. Once everything was ready, he sauntered over to the bed where Will had fallen into a light sleep. He looked so hot tangled in Sonny’s bed sheets. Sonny reluctantly woke him with small kisses.
“Breakfast, Sweetheart! Come with me,” Sonny sang pulling Will from the bed.
They sat across from each other and ate with enthusiasm.
“Will, how was everything for you? Be completely honest with me. It’s important,” Sonny asked, searching Will’s face for signs. He looked content, rested and he was eating.
“I’m in heaven, Sonny. Last night was wonderful for me, and you, well you, you really . . . attract me, physically . . . I mean. Even though it was new, everything just felt right. How was it for you? I also want you to be honest. I know I am learning and I wasn’t smooth with everything, but I think I will get better with experience. Don’t you?” Will said looking serious.
Sonny burst out laughing, “I am not sure I could handle you getting any better, but I am very happy to help you gain experience. You really attract me too and you were amazing, Will and I love you.”
Will gave a shy smile as he said, “Let’s hang around here another hour or two, just to make sure I know what I am doing and then we can stop by the coffee shop and maybe do some shopping, OK?”
“Whatever you want, Sweetheart,” Sonny chuckled and finished his breakfast.