When we all fall asleep, where do we go?

10. bury a friend

Unsettled.

Callum was unsettled when they got home with Mick. Callum wanted to know what exactly did the press say.

Callum had no idea, did Mick wanna be alone, comforted or what. They've never been in a situation like this before. Rushing Callum made out the words and let out.

"what did they ask?"

And on that exact moment uncomfortableness was written on Micks face like he was a book. "Callum," Mick begun, quietly. "could you watch the press conference yourself. I- i dont wanna talk about it. It makes me anxious."

Callum heard embarrassment in Micks voice, while Callum was ashamed of himself, how could he ask question like that right after the whole situation, "oh yeah of course, I'm sorry Mick."

Now they are both upset and ashamed.

Callum felt Mick's burning gaze on him. Callum's miserableness was noticeable from every part of his body.

Callum didn't notice Micks sudden movements until the mattress under him moved when Mick sat next to him.

Micks expression was unreadable when he looked at Callum. There was bit of love, nervousness and tiredness noticeable in his eyes.

"hey boy what's wrong?" He asked softly. "Mick I didn't meant make u feel anxious or uncomfortable and I wanted to help and I was curious I just- whatever." Now Callum sounded frustrated and uncomfortable. "it's fine, don't worry about it. You didn't know how uncomfortable it made me feel. You did nothing wrong. I love you." He said and laid that warm hand of his down on Callum's thigh. "I love you too so much."

Callum still felt uneasy, he was craving for physical touch that could calm him down. Warmth of Micks touch always calmed him down. But Callum was craving for something more. He wanted to see every bit of Mick. He wanted to show himself to Mick, let that boy take him, study him, everything and anything.

Callum trusted him with his life, even when he was still ashamed to let Mick see his thighs. But Callum always knew there's nothing he should be ashamed of. Mick loved every bit of Callum and Callum loved every bit of Mick.

Callum had everything he needed, he had Mick, he had his family, his dog and racing. He was satisfied with his life. Even when they haven't had or talked much about sex with Mick, it wasn't must need for them at the moment.

Currently Callum was snuggled up with Mick, pressing little kisses onto Micks soft skin. Callum was slightly turned on, but Micks needs came always first.

When Callum felt like Mick was comfy enough he started biting and sucking hickeys on Micks neck and chest. Slowly climbing himself on top of Mick. Sucking and biting with more force. Moving slowly and passionately down to Micks nipples and stomach.

They wanted each other. Not holding back any noises or movements. Callum was sure it'll be tonight.

Until he felt Mick tense up little bit under him. Callum pressed only light kisses down on Micks waist, trying to get him to relax.

He only thought Mick was nervous until he heard a tired voice.

"stop. can you please stop?" He heard, immediately stopping his movements and getting a little distant between them so Mick can made you his mind and not get more scared.

Callum had his voice on a soft tone and asked

"you don't want to?"

"Sorry I'm not on the mood of having sex right now, really Callum I promise I'll make this up for you." Anxiousness clearly growing inside his chest while rambling through the words.

"Don't act stupid you don't have to make anything up to me, everything is okay. If you don't want to, then we aren't going to do anything. Mick don't be afraid to say if you are uncomfortable or anxious in some situations, everything I want is you to feel comfortable and safe with me."

Micks needs always came first. He kept that promise.

Callum let Mick snuggle up his side. "sorry about the hickeys, you'll have something to explain to your trainer." Callum giggled softly. "Nooo he'll probably tease me about them the whole session." Mick groaned

Callum promised to himself he'll be gentle with Mick, never do anything he could be uncomfortable with.

Now they're just peacefully laying on their bed and watching some crappy tv-show but it was exactly what they loved to do. Exactly how they spent their evenings.

"Mick" Callum called out the Haas driver softly. "Yeah?" "Does ur mum know that we are dating? Or like who knows?" "uhm, well my mum doesn't know I haven't told her yet but Gina, Esteban and Sebastian knows." "oh okay, I was just thinking if you um wanted to tell our parents? Like just because if you wanted to come to UK to spend Christmas or- or whatever." Callum felt so uneasy talkin about this and he felt a really bad headache hitting him.

"Callum calm down, of course we can tell our parents about us if you want, there's no problem" Mick tried to calm down the older one. "it's just, I don't know how to tell them, I'm not sure if they know I'm into boys at all. So like I would've come out at the same time and the only one I've told is Marcus."

Callum was scared to tell anyone. He trusted Marcus with his life. Of course he did, they talked about everything, stayed by each other no matter what. Marcus was the one for Callum and Callum was the one for Marcus. Until forever falls apart.

He was forever grateful for Marcus and for everything he had ever done and will do for him.

Callum followed Mick's facial expressions after he finished his sentence and Micks face quickly went from shock to confused and proud. Callum followed Micks moves with his eyes waiting for him to open his mouth and say something.

Respond came quicker than it felt.

"Callum I'm so proud of you for telling Marcus. I can come to UK with you and we can tell to your parents together. If it doesn't go well, I'll take you to Switzerland with me and we can sort things out, everything's going to be alright don't worry about it."

Callum felt so safe, so cared for, so loved, so comforted. Mick did wonders to him. The two men were made for each other.

Callum was speechless for good seconds, he tried and tried to make his thoughts into sentences that made sense and what he wasn't scared to say, what he really thought of everything and how he'd make mick feel appreciated.

"Thank you Mick so much, so much." He responded and leaned over to kiss his lover.

"Cally if you want we can call my mum now when we are both here" Mick asked unsure. he was scared of callums reaction. callum knew he was sensitive but in situations like this it made him feel so pathetic and vulnerable. "yeah we can call her" he tired his best to sound as confident as possible so his actual feelings wouldn't be so noticeable and make mick regret everything.

the call felt like a fever dream, cause the schumachers were so happy for them and callum had never felt validation like that before. gina and corinna were both so sweet and so caring, so loving and accepting. everything a human could ask for.

mick looked so satisfied after the call and callum looked at him with amusement. he was so happy, so proud and so in love.

he hoped this feeling would last forever.

forever.