Bunch 'o band oneshots

only for a few days (Calex)

A/N: This is a little sad I'm sorry but it's only to show that I understand

We sat hunched on the wooden bench that sat in the middle of a circle full of flowers of various colours. Alex's head was on my shoulder in content and comfortable silence while my head raced, not with thoughts but observations. I always saw beauty and metaphorical meaning in many things. It's an artist thing. Something about the botanical gardens was just so peaceful, like the plants were consuming what stressed us out.

All was peaceful until Alex raised their head, suddenly remembering something.

"shit." They cursed. I tilted my head and they sighed, answering half of my question. "I go to Sydney in 2 days."

See, I'm used to being alone in both the good and bad way but Alex on the other hand, has only just started getting used to having company around them. It's ok, like usual, I understood, this would be tough. Very tough.

I simply nodded looking down at my worn out sneakers.

It's been a few weeks since we've last kissed, I never bothered counting because I hated numbers. They're dull and they can hurt sometimes. In time especially. But that number was about to change when I turn my head towards Alex only for our lips to crash together, I gasped in surprise at first but then I tried adjusting with much difficulty. I could tell Alex would have an extremely difficult time where they're heading because I could feel panic and urgency in how their lips moved on mine and how I couldn't keep up.

I whimpered softly, their panic passed onto me so I lightly pushed Alex back, parting the kiss, panting for air whilst breathlessly telling Alex to slow down. I felt guilty but I had to reassure them that I was still here.

"I'm sorry..." they apologised, most likely feeling bad, I could see it in their eyes and hear it in the shakiness of their voice as they stared down at their shoes, "it's been a while."

"it's fine," I reassured, "I just wasn't ready for that, I couldn't keep up."

They nodded and continued to stare at nothing but I could see the darkness in their eyes. They felt bad and soon I did too so I wrapped my arms around Alex's shoulders, my head nuzzled into the crook of their neck but getting nothing back.

Not knowing what to do, I decided to fill in the silence, "are you ok?" I already knew the answer to that.

They merely shook their head.

I whined, hopeless on what to do so I told them not to worry and planted a single soft kiss to their neck, not letting go.

After a couple seconds, an idea had struck. I decided to fix this.

"I understand," I began, "It's been a while, we've been waiting and I know Sydney would be hard for you because I'm not as close but I don't want you to feel bad before we part."

I moved my head up, touching my forehead to their temple. "I want another kiss before I go." I sighed.

"ok" they mumbled.

"Alex," I said after nothing happened, my head still in the same place, "turn your head."

Slowly, their head turned to face mine and I closed my eyes, leaning in. Our lips pressed and this time, the kiss was more delicate. It was slower and our speed was matched. It didn't change the fact that Alex was going to Sydney but it certainly made us feel better. We parted and went back to how we were before.

"I love you." I said truthfully.

"I love you." They replied and we sat there blissfully, making small talk every few minutes until we had to part ways. In the end, we were content about the fact that at least Alex would only be gone for a couple of days.

A/N: I love you Alex, I understand Sydney will be hard for you, stay determined!