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~Stars~

Tanner's POV

"Paul...will you be my-" my question was interrupted by my phone ringing. I had silenced it earlier, not sure how it turned back on...I look to see it was Woods. Is this a sign? "Paul I...I gotta take this. I'm sorry."

I get up from where we were sitting and walk a few feet away. When I pick up the phone I just hear sobs on the other end.

"Woods?! Woods are you okay?

Paul's POV

A couple hours ago

Sure enough at the end of the day, Tanner was in red base waiting for me. As soon as he saw me he broke out into a huge smile. This man makes me so happy.

"Ready to go?" Tanner asked.

"Mhmm," I looked at him and wanted to kiss him. But I knew I couldn't. Not here at work, at least not yet. Until then I would have to deal with it.

I got my bag out of my car and we walk towards Tanner's truck. When we get in he looks over at me with a longing. He gently places a kiss on my lips, lingering for just a second. "I have wanted to do that all day," he says.

My stomach does a little flutter, "Me too. So where's this date?"

"It's still a surprise. But it might take a bit to get to, so get comfy." I sigh dramatically and slouch down in my seat. Tanner just chuckles and pulls out of the parking lot.

Eventually I sit up more in my seat and get rid of the pouty face. This caused Tanner to look over at me and smile. He placed his hand on my knee just like he did the other day. And just like the other day, my heart stops beating. At least...that's what it feels like.

The entire ride nearly killed me. It was a mixture of trying not to die from my heart beating so fast, and trying not to get a boner and then die from embarrassment. Both were near impossible. He's driving me insane.

We get off on an exit I recognize. The beach? Is that where we're going? The idea of going to the beach with him at night excited me. I started to smile. He's so great, I can't believe this is even real. Tanner pulls into the parking area designated for the beach and looks over at me.

"So did you figure out the surprise yet?" Tanner asks.

"I think I did, yeah," I chuckle softly.

We get out of the truck and Tanner grabs a bag out of the back I didn't notice before. He grabs my hand and holds it tight, leading me towards the shore. After we get a safe distance away from the waves he let's go of my hand. In the bag he brought was a big blanket. I couldn't tell if there was anything else in there with it. Tanner lays the blanket on the sand and sits down. He gestures for me to sit next to him. I do, and can't seem to stop smiling.

"You wanna see something really cool?" Tanner asks. I'm not sure where he's going with this but I play along.

"Alright, what is it?" He lays on his back, looking up at the stars. I follow suit and lay down beside him. It was a beautiful night out with all the stars shining. Not a single cloud was in the sky.

Tanner lifts his arm and points at the sky, "You see that big star right there? That's a part of Ursa Major. The other ones over there, that are in the same shape, just smaller, that's Ursa Minor."

"I thought that was just the big dipper and the little dipper?" I questioned.

"Well, yes. Ursa Major and Minor are the old names for them. They come from Greek mythology. Ursa Major is a woman named Callisto, who had a child with Zeus. The child, Arcas, is Ursa Minor. Zeus hid them away in the stars to protect them from Hera's jealous wrath."

My hand touches his and I lightly grab it, "I wish we could hide in the stars."

Tanner sighs deeply, then after a second, "Yeah. Me too." I turn my head to look at him. He's looking back and it feel as though his blue eyes are piercing through my heart.

At the same time, we lean in and kiss. Reflexively I move closer, and eventually end up straddling his lap. Tanners hands were warm on my sides, slightly raising up my shirt. Soon it turned into a more heated makeout session. Holy fuck. He's an amazing kisser. I could die like this and be happy. Everything about the moment was perfect and romantic and I can't think of anyone I'd rather be with.

We part for air after a while and I sit up, just resting myself on his lap. Tanner props himself up on his elbows and has this beautiful smile on his face. I could tell he was thinking about something. I wonder what it is.

I decide to ask, "What's on your mind cutie?" his smile just grows bigger.

"Paul...will you be my-" Then his phone started to ring. He pulls it from his pocket and checks it. It's Woods. After apologizing he says he has to answer. I get off his lap only a little unwillingly and watch as he walks a few feet away. Whatever was going on it wasn't good. Tanner was pacing back and forth and seemed to be freaking out. He walks back over and without telling me anything about the phone call, says we have to leave.

"I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you. But I need to be there for him. I'll drop you off at the office so you can get your car." With that we silently pack up and head back to the truck. I'm not mad at him just...upset. Frustrated. We were so close. Tanner is on the verge of speeding as we go back to work. Once we arrive I get out of the truck and turn to look at him. We don't kiss, or hug, or anything. He hurriedly says goodbye and goes speeding off out of the parking lot.

A/N - heck. I suck at writing kissy scenes. Probably due to my lack of experience lmao. So. The plot thickens. Hope you enjoy this or whatever. Off topic, but in the comments tell me what your favorite band is. :)

~Stay Lovely~