✨Written in the Stars✨

Chapter 1 - The Kiss

Eric sat on his bed. He took off his tailcoat and threw it on the floor. Gerald poured himself some whiskey and sat on the armchair in the corner of the room, and drank all of it in one large gulp. "Well that was some horrible buisness" said Eric. Gerald simply sighed in agreement and nodded his head. "Awfully sorry but it seems you'll have to share with me tonight. The guest bedroom is being redecorated, seen as we thought you'd be sleeping in with Sheila."

"I don't mind, I had to share with my brothers a lot when father had visitors round overnight. Wasn't particularly comfortable but it was better than sleeping on the floor."
Gerald stood up and took off his waistcoat, showing his slightly seethrough shirt. Eric looked at him and nearly gave a little smile, but turned away instantly. What am I thinking? I'm not gay, am I? But I can't lie, he's rather athletic underneath that shirt.

"Eric, do you mind looking away whilst I put on my night clothes?"
"Of course not, I'll just look at the painting over there."
While he was turned, Eric changed and did the same, putting his nightshirt on and lying underneath the covers. Gerald was already lying down and staring at the ceiling in deep wonder.

"What's wrong Gerald? Guilt about Miss Smith?"
"No, just thinking about things."
"Honestly, I can say the same here."
Thinking about you Gerald, thought Eric. Gerald was thinking about him too; he was fascinated with what Eric did to make his hair look so stylish.

"Eric, I have something to ask you"
"I need to ask you something too"
"You first Eric"
"How about we both do it at the same time?"

They kissed unprompted, lying in silence in absolute clarity. "Gerald, I- I love you" stuttered Eric, gobsmacked that Gerald reciprocated his feelings. "I love you too Eric"