Con Brio: Todd and Ian's story

21

This must be the loveliest thing he's ever seen in his life, seeing Ian's face light up like this, knowing it's him that's done that. Oh, he knows how Ian has struggled, recently. And he's felt so powerless, because he's been able to do so little to help. 
Has Ian struggled because of this? Just like he himself has? Ian looks deeps into his eyes and takes a breath that seems to come from his toes. 
"Wow. I... I love you too." he says softly, and Todd's heart jumps up.
I love you too. 
"I can't believe this." he says hoarsely. "I wish I'd've known sooner."
"I can't believe it either."
The world, the moon and the stars. That's what he thought yesterday. It's what he will give him now. He looks him up and down, his lovely, dark blonde hair, his deep, deep eyes. Those soft, soft lips that he got to kiss last night. 
"We kissed, last night." he woos.
"Er... yeah."
"By accident. And I'd thought I'd fucked up big style. But... you liked it." 
Ian's cheeks light up. It's so gratifying to see. He's making him better. 
"I did. I liked what you did next, too." Ian says gently, and Todd's heart jumps again. 
"Okay. That can all be arranged. You love me. I can't believe you love me. Come here."

Ian does, and Todd could cry for joy as he leans forward, as he kisses him, so gently, without guilt, without rush. They have time. Ian wants this too. His lips are just as soft as yesterday night, and something quivers in Ian, he can feel it. He knows there are tears in Ian, not far down. He knows that he was probably on his way up here to have a panic attack. And he can feel him calming under his kiss now. 
"I will give you the world." he says between kisses. "The world."
"Oh." Ian groans, and he deepens the kiss. His initiative, just like last night. All Todd has to do is open his lips and let him in. Oh, Ian has the nicest tongue, and despite his stress he tastes sweet. 
Sweet like he himself is. 
Fire bursts out in him as they kiss. 
Has it ever felt this way before? 
He knows full well that it hasn't.
Somewhere he's aware that Brett and Eddy are fleeing their room, again. He can't stop kissing right now, though. They don't have much time before they have to rehearse again and this needs to be good. This needs to be life affirming.
"Oh, Eddy?" he calls, just as the boys reach the door.
"Er, yeah?"
"Thanks."
It's not enough, of course. But he'll show him, later, how grateful he is.
Eddy smiles and waves.
"Yeah. Sure thing. Have fun."

He turns back to Ian as the door closes behind his friends. 
"Hi." he breathes. 
Ian is there, waiting, expectant. His eyes are glittering in a way he hasn't seen before. Did they used to glitter like this when he was with Maisy? 
"So." he woos. "You liked what I did last night."
Ian nods as Todd puts his hand on his chest, finding Ian's nipple, twisting it gently. Ian leans back and closes his eyes. 
Todd hesitates for a second. Maybe they shouldn't do anything sexy. Maybe they should just talk, and kiss, because this thing between them is just starting, after all, and he doesn't want Ian just for sex. He wants him heart, body and soul. But then he glances down and sees how hard Ian is. He sees how his lip quivers. 
Wow, who knew how kinky he was? 
He leans forward then and whispers in Ian's ear, the tip of his tongue peeking out for just a second so it touches his earlobe. 
"Would you like me to do it again?" 
Ian visibly sags. 
"Oh God, yes please."
Todd smiles as he pushes him back onto the bed. Kisses him once more before moving down to unwrap the greatest gift of his life. 
"Your wish is my command." he whispers.