Stay (MxM)

The Meeting

To say Dec was worried will be an understatement. As Ant called Stephen to the room the next evening and as the three of them sat together for briefing, Dec's heart was stammering.

He listened to everything Ant said and one thing he understood from that was how much Ant worked to get this deal No pressure!

Stephen walks out soon, telling Dec that he would wait in the car and Dec hesitates a bit before packing his case.

Ant: "You alright?"

Dec: "I dunno...eh... worried a bit"

Ant looks at him keenly as Dec takes a tie from his pocket.

Dec: "I don't know how to tie ..."

Ant: "You need it?"

Dec shrugs "I should atleast look professional"

Ant smiles affectionately and puts the tie around Dec, knotting it for him.

Ant: "You have gone cold"

Dec: "I will be alright"

Ant puts his finger beneath Dec's chin and lifts his head up "You will be alright! Okay? Don't worry"

He leans in and places his lips on Dec's for a slow kiss. Dec felt his nerves disappearing and warmth filling.

Dec: "Thank you, I needed that"

Ant cups his face, the silver watch on his hand touching Dec's cheek. Dec closes his eyes at that

Ant: "Take care...I believe you"

He leans in again, this time to kiss Dec's head and Dec blushes. He then hugs Ant gratefully.

Dec: "I better rush"

Ant: "Wait!"

Ant straightens his suit and rolls up the sleaves neatly, making Dec blush deeply.

Ant: "Goodbye, Dec"

Dec smiles gratefully "Goodbye"

As Dec entered the car, he was so happy to see Stephen busy on his laptop. Both of them were sitting in the back seat with a clear distance between them Yup...I loathe the other man

As the car starts, Dec sees Stephen stealing glanced at him and realise that he is a nervous as Dec.

Stephen: "So you and Ant... yesterday"

Dec: "Yes?"

Stephen: "It must be your idea"

Dec: "No"

Stephen: "No?!"

Dec: "I just said I want to get some fresh air and he suggested to go to the park"

Stephen: "That's not like him"

Dec: "Well, he has changed then" Dec couldn't hide a smug grin and he hears Stephen huffing.

Stephen: "I won't be that sure"

Dec felt a huge urge to knock out his pessimistic brain but he controls it.

Stephen: "Look, eh...Ant has been trying for months to get this deal..."

Dec frowns at him, curious as to where he is going with it.

Stephen: "I know we have our differences and is in a ...well... competition... but...eh.."

Dec smiles at that knowing what he was about to say.

Dec: "I agree. This is about him..no games"