Not Falling Apart

Chapter 28

Adam’s POV

Blake appeared at his front door. Adam invited him in, and they sat down in the living room together.

“So, what’s up?” Adam asked.

“I just broke up with Miranda.”

“Oh God, Blake…”

“No, no, it’s fine. It needed to be done, sooner than later. I’ve realized that I don’t need her anymore. I just want you.”

“How’d she take it?”

“Not too well, but what da’ya expect? I told her we had sex.”

“That’s not funny.”

“I’m serious. I don’t care. She needed to know.”

“Yeah I guess you’re right. It’s just weird though.”

“Don’t worry about it. It’s just us now.” Blake smiled as he crept closer to Adam and leaned in for a kiss.

“Hey, have you eaten yet? I thought about making something,” Adam asked.

“Let me do the honors,” Blake said as he stood up and went into the kitchen.

Adam smiled. He still didn’t trust him with food. “And what will Chef Blake be making tonight?” Adam called after him.

“It’s a surprise.”

Adam remained on the couch and listened to Blake rummage through his cabinets and fridge, pulling out pots and pans and various ingredients.

Soon Blake was calling him into the kitchen to eat. Adam walked in and was taken over by the smell of a delicious meal.

“Amazing,” he said.

“See, aren’t you glad you let me do the cooking?”

Adam stuck his tongue out him.

They both filled their plates and sat down. They talked about random things for a while.

“You gotta tell me where all that came from,” Blake said.

“What?” Adam asked.

“Ya know what I mean. That little speech ya gave to try and win me back?”

“Came straight from the heart,” Adam said, patting his chest.

“Bullshit, I know ya better than that.”

“What, I couldn’t come up with all that on my own?” Blake looked skeptical. “Fine, I had a talk with Shakira.”

“You what?”

“She came into my dressing room that morning. Said she knew something was up and wanted to try and help. I told her everything, and she offered me the advice. I’m sorry Blake, but I couldn’t not tell her.”

“She wasn’t grossed out, was she?”

“No, actually she seemed totally cool with it. It made me think people won’t have as hard a time of accepting it as we thought. Except your wife.” He smirked. “Sorry about that one.”

Blake laughed. “I guess it had to happen sooner or later. When are we gonna tell the others? Do ya think Shakira already did?”

“I doubt it. Maybe we can tell them tomorrow. Ya know, it felt pretty good getting that off my chest. I think once everything is out, we’ll feel better.”

“And ya don’t think this will hurt our reputations?”

“I guess if people liked us before there’s no reason why they still can’t now.”

“Alright, tomorrow it is.”

***

Adam and Blake met up in Blake’s trailer after the taping that day. Blake had texted Shakira, Usher, and Carson telling them to meet them there once they arrived. Before long, all three came filing in. Adam was a bit nervous, but he kept reminding himself that he had already told Shakira. Surely the others would be just as understanding. Plus, Blake would be doing most of the talking.

“Hey guys, have a seat,” Blake said to the trio.

They made themselves comfortable on the various array of chairs and couches.

Adam was sitting on a separate couch, and Blake had stood up, so that he was in the center of the group. He turned to look down at Adam. Adam nodded at him.

“So, what’s up?” Carson asked.

“Adam and I have an announcement to make.” They listened intently. “I’ve been informed that Shakira already knows about what I’m about to say,” he glanced at her, “so this meeting is mainly for you two,” he looked at Usher and Carson.

He continued. “Adam and I…where do I begin…it’s a long story, but we’re now a couple. I broke up with Miranda. We want to start a real relationship together.”

“Adam is this true?” Carson asked.

Adam stood up and kissed Blake on the cheek. “I’m afraid I now get to call this idiot mine.” Both Blake and Adam smiled.

“Hey congrats guys! I always knew you two had something special.” Usher said.

“Yeah, I think you two are made to be together.” Carson exclaimed.

Adam smiled. “Thanks guys.”

Shakira stood up and walked over to Adam and Blake. “And if you guys are wondering how I knew about this…well, let’s just say Adam and I had a little heart to heart. He should really be thanking me for setting them up together permanently,” she joked.

“Thank you Shakira,” Adam said sweetly. “And really guys, it’s great that you’ve been so…accepting of us. It means a lot.” He looked up at Blake.

“Hey, how about we all go out for dinner to celebrate. My treat.” Carson suggested.

“Sounds good!” Blake said.

“Let’s go,” Usher said.

They got up and started walking out. Adam hung behind with Blake. “You guys go ahead, we’ll catch up in a minute.” They nodded and left, and he and Blake were left alone.

“See, didn’t I tell you it would feel good getting all this out in the open?” Adam said as he wrapped his arms around Blake’s torso.

“Yeah, it does feel good. But it feels even better knowing that you’re mine, forever.”

Forever was a strong word. But Adam knew there was no one in the entire world he’d rather spend the rest of his life with. Their relationship wasn’t too good to be true after all. It was completely real and absolutely perfect. They had been through so much together. He pressed himself into Blake, and Blake wrapped his arms around Adam. This time, they wouldn’t let go.