Baby Don't Sleep // Collab FanFic

Chapter Nine

Alexander let out a sigh. He was draped over Thomas' chest, their lips just breaking from a kiss as Alexander sat up and traced his bare chest, before he giggled and cuddled into him. It was still light outside, they had just finished lunch.

"So I was thinking," Thomas purred, twirling his hair with one finger as he watched Alexander practically melt with the contact, "we should go on a hot date tonight. To that French place." He smiled, and gently gently pat Alexander's back with his other hand, which was also bare and hidden under the comforter.

Alexander nodded quickly. "That would be fantastic."

Thomas smiled warmly, and kissed Alexander's forehead, anticipating their night out. This would be their first time out in public as a couple. Thomas never saw this coming... to think that he used to despise this beautiful man just a few days ago seemed like a foreign idea to him now.

Alexander smiled and leaned to pepper kisses to the man's jaw and neck as he sat with him in bed. They stayed like that for a while, Thomas rubbing Alexander's back and Alexander kissing him. It was about a half an hour when Alexander got up and stretched, going to change, then Thomas grabbed his arm gently.

"I have an idea, doll," he whispered.

"Mmm," Alex hummed, and bit his lip. "What sort of idea are we talking about?"

Thomas laughed. "God, you're horny. It's not gonna be sex until later, sweetheart."

Alexander pouted. "What's the idea?" he whined.

"I'm gonna call you a cab that you're actually going to get into this time," Thomas explained. "Go to your place, get dressed nice, and I'll pick you up for our date."

Alexander rose a brow, but smiled at Thomas. It was a great idea, and he slowly wandered back to him, planting a soft kiss onto his cheek. His lips brushed against his stubble, and he smiled at the feeling of it. Thomas smiled back at him, gently pulling him down onto his lap. Fortunately, there was a blanket between them. He admired the man and winked softly, leaning forward to pepper kisses against his neck. Alexander felt his kisses and tilted his head back, gasping gently and biting his lip lightly. Thomas smirked and nipped gently, before he pulled away.

"Get some clothes on, babe. You wouldn't want to scare off the taxi."

Alex laughed, but got up off of Thomas' lap. "What a tease," he muttered under his breath.

"Me? A tease?" Thomas feigned surprise. "I'm not the one who's strutting around naked, darling."

Alexander could feel his face warming up. He made some sort of retort, then quickly disappeared into Thomas' en-suite to get dressed.

Thomas chuckled faintly, slowly getting up to throw on his boxers before he went after him, sighing as he sorted through his dress shirts. He did, however, sneak a peek at Alexander before he got dressed, smiling slyly.

Alex was bent over the sink, washing his face. Thomas couldn't help but stare. That man had a body. He couldn't believe that he initially didn't want to have a real relationship with him. He looked beautiful, even when doing something as mundane as getting dressed.

Thomas quickly ducked back into the bedroom before Alexander could notice him.

He huffed a little, blushing to himself as he went through his clothing to try to figure out something to wear. He wouldn't put on any more clothes, just making sure that Alexander could get surprised by what he was going to wear.

Alexander soon wandered out, a pair of Thomas' deep magenta sweatpants hanging low on his hips as he pulled a tank top over his head. Thomas paused and slowly leaned over to peck his lips, and Alexander leaned up to engage in the kiss a bit more, but Thomas gingerly grabbed his hips and nudged him away. "Sex later, doll, remember. I'll call a cab."

Alexander rolled his eyes, but stayed silent as he watched Thomas (who was still not fully dressed) call the taxi. When he got off of the phone, Alex made a beeline to the other man and showered gentle kisses all over his body.

"I'll miss you," Alex said quietly. Thomas' heart fluttered; he hoped Alex couldn't hear how hard it was beating. Nevertheless, he kept his cool.

"It's literally gonna be like, a couple of hours until I pick you up," he supplied, rubbing Alex's back.

Alexander laughed softly. "I know."

Thomas smiled down at the male, letting him cuddle up into himself as he kissed his forehead.

"You're cute." He mused softly and admired him as Alexander cuddled more into him, wrapping his arms tightly around him.

"And you're handsome." Alexander retorted, grinning up at Thomas who let out a soft chuckle.

They stayed like that for a while, just embracing in the middle of Thomas' bedroom. Just then, Thomas' phone chimed, breaking the peaceful moment that the two men were having; Alexander had to reluctantly let go so that Thomas could check it.

"Your taxi's here," Thomas informed him, looking at the message. "Let me put on a shirt and I'll walk you out."

"Always the gentleman," Alexander poked his stomach before he turned away from him.

"Darlin', tell me something I don't know," Thomas replied, winking at Alex before rummaging through his drawers and putting on a t-shirt.

Alexander smiled softly, watching Thomas as he pulled on the shirt, then went back to him, pressing a kiss to his forehead before taking his hand to lead him out of the bedroom. Alexander clung onto the hand gently, as if if he'd let go he'd lose Thomas forever.

The Virginian glanced to him when he felt such strong grip, but decided to not question it. Advancing to the front door and sighing as he opened it. The last time he'd been through this was to beg Alexander to stay with him. He cringed at the thought slightly.

"Hey." Alexander reluctantly let go of Thomas' hand, and cupped his face. "I'll see you soon, okay?"

Thomas just nodded, and placed his hands on top of Alex's. He surged in for a quick kiss before Alexander removed hands. His heart overflowed with emotion as he watched the man he loved walk down the stairs of Monticello and into his taxi.

Thomas let out a slow breath, trying to calm his senses. He'll be home for only a while. He'll be back he reminded to himself. He smiled towards the tinted back seat window that had Alexander behind it. He then slowly closed the door and sighed deeply. It worried him seeing the man leave like that. But he knew he would have him back in his arms soon enough.