Never apart again ...

Chapter 3

Justin woke up but he didn't want to open his eyes. He was still feeling that everything that happened last night, after the exhibition, was just a dream. But no, it couldn't be. He was laying on his back and he was feeling Brian's warm breath on his neck and his arm around his waist. He couldn't mistake him for someone else﮲ he could smell his scent and he knew his touch very well. But, for some reason, he was still afraid to open his eyes. Laying there with his eyes shut, he brought in his mind their conversation from the previous night while they were standing in front of the last painting:

- So, what do you think Mr. Kinney? Do you approve my work?

- Hmm, I could talk about your work for hours but, I have other things in my mind right now. Are you interested in hearing – or better – doing them? Brian said while staring into his eyes.

Justin couldn't hold it back anymore. He laughed and run towards Brian, he hugged him, and a second later they were kissing. He couldn't tell how long they stood there, it felt like time had stopped.

- Thank you for coming, Justin whispered in Brian's ear.

- Well, I couldn't miss it, could I? Brian replied while smiling and holding him close. But you haven't answered my question, said while pushing him back, are you interested in those other things?

- You know I do, Justin responded and kept smiling.

They kissed once more and then Brian literally started dragging him towards the exit.

- Then, let's not waste any more time.

- Wait! Justin yelled while laughing. I have to lock and also text my mom. She is at home waiting for me.

- What do you mean she is at home? We won't be alone?

- Emm...my mom and Molly are staying for the night. They leave tomorrow. I couldn't let them stay at a hotel. But, we could, no?

- Yes...but what about the Pittsburg's finest? I don't want to meet them. Do you know which hotel they have invaded?

- Pittsburg's who? Justin said while laughing. If you mean Debbie, Michael, Ben and the rest of the guys, yes I do.

- Perfect! Then we'll find a hotel as far away from them as possible.

Justin couldn't stop laughing. Brian hadn't changed a bit. He reassured him that they would be fine and far away from them and then picked up his phone to text Jennifer: "Mom, the exhibition is over. Everything is fine. I just wanted to let you know that I won't be coming home tonight. But I promise we will have brunch tomorrow before you and Molly fly back to Pittsburg". He clicked "send" knowing that his mother would have questions about this but, he didn't care at the moment. All he cared about was to be alone with Brian.

- OK. We are good to go, Justin said and picked up his keys.

The two men left the huge hall and headed to a hotel "as far away as possible from Pittsburg's finest", as Brian wanted. They tried to make up for the time they lost but one night was not enough. But they knew they would have plenty of time from now on. They didn't say much that night﮲ all they needed was to feel each other.

Justin kept thinking the events of the previous night and a smile appeared on his face. Brian, who was awake and watching him sleeping, noticed the smile right away.

- Good morning sunshine, he said.

Justin opened his eyes and turned over so he can look at him.

- Good morning. Did you sleep well? he asked and kissed him.

- It was OK, I guess. I didn't sleep much anyway, as you know. And it's your fault.

- Ha ha...very funny! Justin said and kissed him once again. So, how long are you staying? You are staying, right?