Soldier

Truth or Dare

Brian McCook's POV

After finishing our special "shower," Brian and I got dressed and ordered some Chinese take-out, settling on the couch to watch movies on Netflix. It felt incredible to have so much of what I had missed while being away; cuddling with Brian, stroking his soft skin, resting against his sweet smelling body and watching silly comedies as we laugh about the dumbest things. Only now, we would ignore the film every now and then to launch a full blown make-out session like a couple of horny teenagers that have the house all to themselves.

At around seven thirty we got up to get dressed for meeting the queens, and I couldn't help but bring up a question that's been bothering me all day. "Brian?" I ask, and Brian turns to face me from the dresser where I always keep some of his clothes for a case of emergency. "I don't mean for this to come off in any wrong way but... will it be okay with you if we don't tell people for now that we're together?"

I half expected for him to be hurt by this, but as always Brian surprises me and answers "Of course it's okay. I was actually having a similar thought."

I was so happy that I go over to him and hug him. Just in case, I pull back a bit and elaborate. "It's just that what we have is so fucking perfect and I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that you're finally mine and I just want to be able to have some time to take that in."

"I know baby, I feel the exact same way." He smiles reassuringly. "I'm so happy to have you back and to have this new thing between us that for now I don't want anybody to get involved and certainly don't want anybody to harass you or make you feel uncomfortable with questions."

I'm so in love with this man. Whatever he does, he always thinks about me, and how things would affect me. I can only hope to be able to make him feel this safe and protected and loved. "So I just want to officially establish the fact that we have started calling each other baby." I smile, giving Brian a soft kiss.

"Oh honey!" He starts, and I immediately start laughing hysterically. "Honey, you best believe I'll find the most cliché and revolting nicknames for you honeyyyy!"

Brian Firkus' POV

I give Brian's hand a reassuring squeeze before dropping it to knock on Justin's door. I'm extremely happy we decided not to tell anything yet, especially given the fact it had only been 24 hours since our status has changed. For some strange reason, however, it feels as though this has been going on forever. Like everything has led to this point in time and it just makes absolute sense.

"Hiiiii." Justin says as he opens the door, and we are greeted by the sight of all of our closest friends. Everybody rushes to the door to hug Brian, not having seen him in months, saying how much they missed him. I'm overcome with such joy at the fact that so many people love this man and care for him.

"Okay now, let's not get too nice and sweet!" Roy says, being the first to break the cheerful babble. "The girl went to rehab folks, not to end the famine in Africa."

Everybody laughs as we move to the living room, some sitting on couches and some on the floor. It's amazing that so many of us were even able to come tonight, usually at least a few are doing this show or another. I have a feeling that they had planned this as soon as they heard about Brian's return and again I feel so happy that he has this circle of love around him, championed by myself of course.

I settle on the floor next to Brian, wanting to be even nearer to him but not wanting to raise any suspicions or unnecessary questions. After some laughter and cocktails, Jerick who has, as per usual, had one too many drinks, offers we play truth or dare. At first I think it's a terrible idea but Brian's "Yes mawma!" makes me an immediate supporter.