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.

[pictureira]

"Alright," he laughed softly, shaking his head. "There is no going back, you know. You could learn that I am too adventurous for my own good. You'll learn that I usually jump before looking." It could explain the many scars on his body, and the man broken bones he has had.

"So then I will stop asking for the millionth time if you're okay to do this." He smiled warmly. Ira was incredibly protective of Will and they haven't been dating long. He would cradle this relationship as long as he could, wrapped in bubble wrap. "Should I let you get back to work? We can't stay in our little world forever."

[nvrbelieveagain]

"I'm not afraid of a challenge," Will chuckles, the sound dying off into a soft sigh. "And maybe I need that sort of influence in my life. Maybe I need to ... get out more, to experience more, to ... take more changes. And maybe you're gonna help me do just that."

Will squeezes their linked fingers, smiling just a bit wider, just a bit more amused. "I'm fine, I swear. I would love to meet your friends ... especially since I plan on being in your life for a long time to come. I'd like them to become my friends, too." And he leans in close, angling for another kiss, teasing tone in his voice evident. "Are you trying to get rid of me so soon? The good thing about being the boss is being able to take time off whenever I'd like."

And, if he could, he would stay in this little world for as long as possible.

[pictureira]

"Oh good!" Ira laughed and kissed Will's cheek. "I have a good feeling about us, Will.To more experiences and changes."

Ira looked down at their linked hands, and thought how wonderful it looked. He hadn't think he'd find someone who could hold his hand so sweetly like Will could. "I would never get rid of you!" Ira leaned in and stole a very passionate kiss, his hand reaching to cup Will's face.

"You're sexy and you're the boss. Got it! Actually, I think I know what you're trying to convey here now. You are the sexy boss!"

[nvrbelieveagain]

"I have that feeling, too," Will answers, quiet, and amused, and, for one of the first times in his life ... absolutely, unequivocally happy. "To new experiences, and good changes."

And he knows now, more than ever, that he'll do anything in his power to make sure that Ira is happy. He'll do anything in his power to make sure this man is taken care of in the way that he deserves. And although there were words on the tip of his tongue, he forgets what he's going to say in the moment that their lips touch.

"Mm! And I don't have to go back to work if I don't choose to."

[pictureira]

Ira sighed happily the moment they kiss again. His hand rested on Will's chest, gently rubbing him. He was all man and all Will. He felt happiness, genuine happiness reach to his heart and his mind, He had Will, he had reasons to be a better person in the world. Ira could spend a long time with Will. "To new experiences," he said in between a kiss, "and good changes,"

"Changes like taking a hit break with your boyfriend. That is a great start. We're going to have fun."

[nvrbelieveagain]

In any other circumstance, with any other partner, Will might be frightened by the depth of his feelings for Ira, and how fast it was turning into a real, true, actual love, but it feels ... perfectly natural. For the first time in Will's life, he feels as though he's found exactly where he belongs. He can only hope that his feelings show in his actions, the way he touches Ira, and all those kisses they share.

"Of course we are. I can't imagine not having fun with you."

[pictureira]

Ira had only ever been in love once, and that was in college. Even then it was toxic and suffocating. Having dated men and women, he knew what lust with no substance was. Will wasn't that for Ira. He was lust and passion, humor and comfort. Will was honesty and playful in Ira's eyes. Will was genuine in his eyes too. Other people were visitors in Ira's heart, and Will is permanent. Ira could only guess, hope and strive for a great future with Will. A long one.

Ira smiled softly and kissed his boyfriend before resting his head on Will's chest. He could feel his chest rise and hear his heart beat too. Ira felt home, "You know, when I was a kid, my mom always wondered what type of person I would be with. She was a hopeless romantic, unlike I. She would love you."

[nvrbelieveagain]

Twice for Will. Once, throughout high school, and once in college. They hadn't been bad relationships, and they'd ended when it was their time to end. He was lucky for that, although at the time, he certainly hadn't felt the same. Everything had just been leading to here - to Ira - to the man that Will could easily see spending the rest of his life with.

Will is happy to allow Ira a place to rest, and he absentmindedly cards his fingers through his dark hair, quiet as he listens to Ira speak, touched to know that such a special person in his life would have approved of the relationship that he and Ira were beginning. "I'm glad. You know I would've done just about anything to prove how real, and how deep my feelings for you are. I would have wanted her to like me."