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"I've got a couple more things for you." Kellin whispered in Jason's ear.

The two lovers stood in the living room with Kellin behind Jason, his arms wrapped around Jason's waist. It was Jason's birthday and they had recently got back from seeing Jason's favourite band, Shinedown, perform live in concert. When they had returned home, Kellin had insisted on making dinner for them as it had turned out to be Jason's favourite meal. They had watched a DVD while having dinner together and now that it was late, they both stood in the middle of the living room after having turned off the television.

"And what would those be?" Jason asked, turning his head to give his lover a quick peck on the lips.

Kellin grinned before removing his arms from around Jason and heading over to the nearby shelf. On it sat an IPod docking station complete which Kellin turned on before scrolling through the list of songs on the small device. Jason watched him with curiosity before he finally settled on a song and hit play. Kellin turned around and grinned at Jason before offering out his hand to him as the song started.

"I could stay awake just to hear you breathing

Watch you smile while you are sleeping

While you're far away and dreaming."

Jason couldn't help but smile back as he took Kellin's hand in his own while placing his other on Kellin's hip. Kellin placed his free hand on Jason's shoulder and took the lead in their dance around the room. Kellin loved to dance and it was something he had grown up doing but this was different. This was for Jason.

"I could spend my life in this sweet surrender

I could stay lost in this moment forever

Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure."

Jason smiled as they danced, looking into Kellin's eyes to see a matching gaze of love. They had been through so much together but they were still together. He couldn't help but shake his head in amusement as he reflected on when they first met. Jason had been stunned by Kellin's looks and up-beat, playful personality when they had first met yet he never would have expected to actually be with him. It had been a dream come true.

"Don't wanna close my eyes

I don't wanna fall asleep

'Cause I'd miss you, baby

And I don't wanna miss a thing.

'Cause even when I dream of you

The sweetest dream would never do

I'd still miss you, baby

And I don't wanna miss a thing."

Kellin could tell what Jason was thinking about. He too reflected on the feelings of that day often. He remembered nervously approaching this handsome, slightly older guy with a do or die attitude. Kellin had expected to be knocked back or shot down for being too forward, too young or just simply for being gay. None of those things happened. He had somehow managed to capture Jason's attention completely.