A friendly visit!

[pictureira]

Ira had a day off, a nice fall weekend to himself. Ira loved October, the beautiful leaves and the slight chill in the air. After waking up early, he realized what he really wanted was to visit someone special. After calling Will to ask if he could stop by, Ira took a walk. He bought a little basket for the walk. He stopped at a small bakery to

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[nvrbelieveagain]

From what Will has seen of the day - and he hasn't seen much, only leaving in order to pick up coffee for he and Zoe - it was a lovely day. He made a mental note to get out before sundown so that he can enjoy the crisp Fall air, taking the chance to act like a kid again, crunching through the fallen leaves that litter the sidewalk of his neighborhood. But first, work. And then a phone call from Ira, which makes the day all the better.

He didn't require anything special from Ira in order to make him happy, so his visit and sandwiches were more than enough. The candy is a nice touch, because who didn't love candy? It was the time of year when everybody looked forward to mostly treats and few tricks. He's in the back when Ira arrived, and Zoe told him so, to go right ahead and go back, happy to be help.

[nvrbelieveagain]

Will never really had to be smart and save for anything, and it's not as though he's without funds, but he works hard, and he saves, and he'll probably never have to want for anything in his life. And ... if Ira wants to travel, then he and Ira will travel. "I would love to go with you, Ira, whenever and wherever you choose. Say the words right now, and I'll book a trip. Anywhere you want."

He chuckles, and happily returns the kiss, and then offers one of his own. "All of that, I'd love it all, just as long as you're by my side. And just so you know, my favorite sandwiches are roast beef."

[pictureira]

Ira smiled, his hands traveling along Will's arms. Ira can't tell if his man is serious or not. Planning was a big deal, but he loved that Will thought about it. Ira was happy with his feet on the ground, he needed to explore and touch the world. "I hope you're not teasing me about traveling! You're my boyfriend now, which means you have to daydream and plan with me. Even road trips. Have you ever traveled?"

"Roast beef. I'll remember that," Ira took Will's hand in his. "I like turkey and I don't eat ham. I'll make you the greatest sandwiches- See while I can't cook I make up for in romance."

[nvrbelieveagain]

Will is very serious - he wouldn't bother suggesting such a thing if he wasn't ready and wiling to live up to his offer. He shakes his head and he turns in order to face Ira all the more fully, angling for a kiss, even if it's short. "I'm very serious - and although I've visited plenty of places on my own, I don't want to do that anymore. The next time I travel, and every time after that, I want you with me."

He chuckles, absolutely, utterly content in the moment. "You make the best sandwiches I've ever had, and I'll take care of whatever else you're craving. I ... can cook quite well, actually."

[pictureira]

"That is the great thing about having someone- You don't need to travel alone, We could save for Saint Tropez. I have never been to France." France had always been a bit glamorized for most, even Ira. It seemed like a lovely place. Ira rested his hands on Will's broad shoulders.

A cheeky little smile appeared with a twinkle in his eye. "We could visit each continent together in our lifetime and make love on each. It'll be a story we can only share with each other. We'll have nights in, when you're cooking and I'm going on about those fun trips."

[nvrbelieveagain]

Will had briefly traveled through France, but hadn't been to Saint Tropez. It's as good a place as any for he and Ira to begin this sort of ... life that's full of travel, and laughter, and happiness. He breathes out, his smile fading into something small but very, very fond. "How could I possibly say no to an adventure quite like that? And, you know, I'll happily share your photographs with whoever is interested in seeing them."

And then, he pauses. He was going to have to tell Ira sometime, and why not now, when they're discussing traveling? "Ira - we don't have to save for anything anymore. If you wanted to hop a plane tonight, I could make it happen. I could give you anything you wanted, all you'd have to do is ask."

[pictureira]

"Why wouldn't you need to save for any trip, let alone one to another country? Why wouldn't you need to save?" William was such a mystery.He leaned in and kissed Will softly. Above all else, Will was Ira's man and he would never betray that trust or betray their comfort.

Ira had only one real guess about Will- His career. Antiques were impressive, many people collected history. That or he was born into money. Money wasn't exactly the focus, it was that layer of Will, it was something he was willing to show Ira. "Tell me why you wouldn't need to save?"

[nvrbelieveagain]

Although this was not particularly the way that Will had anticipated having this conversation, they're here, and the question hangs between them, and Will has never been a liar, even if he kept this part of his life a closely guarded secret.

He breathes out, and he presses one more soft kiss to Ira's lips, and then he pulls away, his expression serious. "Because I'm worth twenty-five point seven million dollars, Ira." And now, he waits, probably more nervous than he's ever felt in his entire life.

[pictureira]

Ira stared at his boyfriend for a moment. Had he heard that correctly? Ira studied the look on Will's face and how his voice had sounded so soft and serious. Ira's eyes are soft, and caring. Ira was shocked, but his first thought had been what a huge burden to have that much money. It was one hell of a responsibility. Was that the reason he had so few people in his life? Ira had so many questions. "I have a million questions now- about you, your life, where you come from...."

"I would have never guessed- You're a modest, and kind man. That exactly why I chose you."

[nvrbelieveagain]

He had most certainly heard Will correctly. Twenty-five point seven million dollars. It's why he doesn't depend on the shop for his income, rather, he does what he does because he loves history. The fact that he can make people happy when he finds them such rare items ... that's just a bonus. He breathes out a sound that might be a chuckle, nodding along to the sentiment. "I imagined that you might."

He's touched to hear what Ira thinks of him, and pleased that those thoughts are so kind. "I'm so glad that you did choose me. I see myself being very happy with you, Ira."

[pictureira]

"I wont bombard you with all my questions right now," but he did have plenty of questions. For now, Ira would take Will just as he is. He had shared something with Ira and that was all he could ever need. This was the kind of relationship he had always wanted. To be honest with each other and to be open.

"So you work because you really love your career. I like that about you. Maybe some weekend I can come back around and snap more photos of your antique findings. I love listening you talk about history." What could he do, Ira liked a man who knew his stuff.

[nvrbelieveagain]

Will's grateful for that small mercy - he doesn't particularly want to get into the specifics regarding his family, and why he lives so far away, and how he misses his sister more than anything else in the world, but once he'd left, he'd never really looked back, and - he's been blessed with a boyfriend who cared more about him than his money. It's really more than he ever could have hoped for, and he knows right then and right there that he would be hard-pressed to give Ira up, ever.

"You know that you're more than welcome to stop by whenever you please. I'd be more than happy to bring out my favorite items for you to photograph. And you know that I'm more than willing to tell you about anything that you might have questions about."

[pictureira]

Ira smiled causing his hazel eyes to twinkle. They both have only spoken very little about their family lives. those conversations needed to happen casually. Ira believed, with each passing day that they had time. Ira ran his hands along Will's arms just as he always did. Something about his arms made Ira feel safe. Unconsciously, it could be his way of keeping Will near him, and that he was okay.

"I will," he kissed the man slowly for a moment. "Tonight will be great. My friends are going to love you. More importantly though, I'm hoping you'll take me home with you."

[nvrbelieveagain]

Will absolutely loves that twinkle in Ira's eyes - even moreso because he knows that it's at leas in part because of him. No, they haven't really spoken about their lives before meeting each other, and even less about their families, but it seems that that was about to change. Slowly, and in their own time, they'd begin to open up about those things. There would be plenty of time to get to know everything there was to know about each other. Will wasn't going anywhere, after all."

He hums softly, content with the touching, and with the kissing, and the being close. And he laughs at Ira's sentiment. "I would love nothing better than having you come home with me. Of course, you beat me to the punch - I was planning on asking if you'd like that."

[pictureira]

Part of the fun was learning what could make the man hum. Ira dropped his head, trying to hide the blush from Will. "I am so pushy, Will. I know I jump the gun a bit. I think because you give me butterflies, I often feel so courageous. Have you ever felt that way?"

Ira smiled, and pulled back from to sit next to him on the couch. He leaned his head on Will's shoulder. Ira was a go get er
and could be hyperactive and pushy. He looked at Will again, that same soft smile on his face."Are you okay meeting my friends tonight? in some books, it could be considered too soon."

[nvrbelieveagain]

And Ira has been very good at doing just that - even surprising Will at times with the things that cause the most visceral reactions. But the truth is, he loves every moment. "You don't need to apologize at all - I mean, I want to learn everything about you, too."

He welcomes the comfortable contact, reaching for Ira's hand to hold, gently tangling their fingers together. He echoes the smile, and he nods, wanting to prove that he's more than alright with the meeting. He's really got nothing to be nervous about, does he? "I'm fine with it, Ira, especially since you want me to meet them."