Make Me Your King

Chapter 7

AN: sorry i've been building it up. the next one is the spicy one, i promise. i kind of regret this now. actually? no i don't.

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Katelyn dropped me off at around 12:30 with a quick kiss and a cute wave. I was already in bed when Declan messaged me. Normally, in a situation like this, I would remain in bed and ask the other person to reschedule. Maybe there was another day that would work? I would not get out of my bed and change. I would be far too tired.

But these were not normal circumstances. This was Declan McKenna. I immediately got up. I put on a t-shirt, slipped on some jeans, and threw on some flannel before checking my phone for any texts. It was 1:24. He should be here in about 20 minutes. I walked to my desk and sat in my chair. I turned on my computer and opened Discord. 6 messages from Katelyn. Fuck.

Kat: i love you.

Kat: i had so much fun tonight

Kat: and we got to meet Declan!!! he's so precious

Kat: ah, i'm very sleepy now! I'm going to head to bed!!!

Kat: goodnight, my love!

I stared at my screen. This would break her heart. Her boyfriend is hanging out with her idol behind her back. I mean, we're not going to do anything... anything weird. Just two guys hanging out. We're just hanging out. Just friends. Nothing else. I closed out of Discord and waited.

At 1:52 I got a text from Declan.

Declan McKenna: I think I'm here. Look outside.

I looked out my window and saw a white van.

Aidan Elliott: Are you driving the van?

Declan McKenna: Yeah, just borrowing it for a bit.

Aidan Elliott: Cool, I'll be out in a sec.

I slipped on my shoes, tiptoed out of my room, and quietly made my way down the stairs, careful not to wake up my parents. Silently, I walked to the front door and held my breath until I was safely outside. I ran down the driveway to the van and opened the side door. Sitting in the driver's seat was the one, the only Declan McKenna, looking as handsome as ever. I mean what.

I smiled. "A little sketchy, don't you think?" I put on my seat belt.

He laughed. Music to my ears. "So," he turned towards me. I looked deep into his brown eyes. The moonlight danced off of his light skin and framed his little freckles. God, I don't think I've seen such a beautiful human being. He smiled. "Where, uh, do you want to go?"

"Uhhh, do you have anywhere in mind?"

"I've never been to Nashville, actually. And most things are closed."

"Ah. Well, uh, have you eaten yet?"

"No, I went straight to bed after the concert. Have you?"

"Yeah, Katelyn and I went to Taco Bell."

"Taco Bell?"

What. "Yeah, Taco Bell. Have you... Have you ever been?"

"I've heard of it, but I don't think I've ever gone."

I gasped. I slid out my phone and opened up my GPS. "You need to experience this." I searched for Taco Bells in the area. "It. Is. Heaven."

Declan smiled. "Is Taco Bell your happy place?"

"Yes. It most certainly is."

"Let's go then!" He put the van into drive and we sped out of my neighborhood to the sound of Google Maps.

There were a couple of Taco Bells open at 2am. The one closest to us was closer to downtown. Twenty or so minutes later, we were pulling into the Taco Bell parking lot.

"Are we going inside?" he asked.

I took off my seat belt. "Yeah, why not? You want to go somewhere else?"

"I kinda want to drive around before the sun comes up."

"Oh, yeah. Yeah, okay, sure. We'll do the drive thru." I put my seatbelt back on.

Ten minutes later, we were parked in the parking lot. We looked for places to go as we ate our chicken quesadillas.

"Aidan, you're so right."

"Hm?"

"This is heavenly."

I smiled. "RIGHT?"

He shifted in his seat. "So, tell me about yourself. Like what do you like to do? What makes Aidan Elliott... Aidan Elliott?"

I turned to face him. "Well, uh. I love movies. I want to be a filmmaker. Um, I currently make YouTube videos, short films, and ARGs."

"You sound far more interesting than me already."

I choked. "Are you kidding me?" I couldn't imagine someone as fantastic as Declan could think any less of himself. He writes songs with ease. He plays guitar like it's nothing. His smile is more dazzling than the stars themselves. He carries himself with such confidence. The depth in his eyes is mesmerizing. I could... stare at them forever-

"Aidan?"

Back to reality. "Yeah?"

He looked down. "I, uh..."

Goosebumps. "You...?"

He looked back up at me. "I've played so manys shows. I've seen a countless amount of people. I've never... I've never gotten hung up on anyone in the audience before. But... But tonight... when I saw you there, right in front of me... I just got this feeling." He took my hand. "Aidan, I really like you. Now, I know you probably don't feel the same way, but-"

I leaned in so fucking fast. I pressed my lips against his, pulling him in. He put his hand on my cheek, passionately returning the kiss. God, his lips are so soft, so smooth. I wanted more. I slipped in some tongue and a small moan escaped him. This felt right. So right. I didn't want anyone else in this moment. I pushed up the arm rest and leaned in closer. I moved my hand to his side and pulled him even closer. This is so perfect.

He pulled away. "The back of the van is empty... our equipment is all in the hotel."

I smiled. "Why don't we head back there then?"

He gave me a quick kiss and I opened the side door.

I think it's official.

I'm so gay.