Another Place, With You

Another Place, With You (Part 2)

"Kyle, I am madly in love with you"

Kyle had already turned away, about to leave Dan behind, act as if he never confessed his feelings, act like this had all been one big mistake, until he heard that sentence, that one sentence that stopped him dead in his tracks, the few words rang through his head, 'Kyle, I am madly in love with you', on loop and echoing, he couldn't believe it.

But there was still one issue plaguing his mind, one thought that kept nagging, he knew he was foolish to let this stupid thought consume him, he knew he shouldn't ask, absolutely no good would come from it, but he needed to ask, he needed to know. He turned, facing Dan, who looked like a right mess, they both did, "then why all those hookups, why Jess?" he questioned.

Dan could hardly get out a single word, too overwhelmed by emotions. His mind wouldn't shut up, couldn't let him form a coherent sentence, his thoughts all running through each other. He wanted to speak, wanted to explain, but he couldn't. He was left standing there, staring at the man before him, speechless.

"you know what, never mind, not sure what I expected to hear" Kyle turned away again, ready to gather his stuff and set up at the venue, he wanted answers, but it didn't seem like he was going to get any. He felt a heat around his wrist, the heat of a sweaty hand. "Kyle, I did it because I was convinced we were never going to be a thing, I wanted to get my mind off of it, my mind of YOU, thinking about you and feeling so fucking alone tormented me", Dan swallowed, feeling his throat close up, he never realized how much he had actually wanted this and how much he couldn't let Kyle walk away now.

"I.... For a moment I thought that was just what I needed, simple human interaction, sex, but the more it happened the more it hurt me mentally and the more I couldn't do witho-...", he couldn't finish the sentence without falling apart, a giant lump in his throat stopping him from talking. On the outside he seemingly held up pretty well, but Kyle knew, he saw the inner struggle through Dan's eyes, his beautiful ocean eyes.

Kyle rushed to Dan, his feet only having to carry him a couple steps, but it had felt like miles, he wanted nothing more than to close the distance between them. Without a second thought the placed both hands on his Dan's cheeks and moved forwards connecting their lips. He felt his eyes burn, hot tears streaming down his face, he couldn't believe this was actually happening, he was actually kissing Dan, he truly loved him, he didn't care what had happened. All that was on his mind right now was the feeling of Dan's lips on his.

After what felt like ages, Kyle moved back and looked at Dan, god, he was beautiful. "you really know how to make me cry with those ocean eyes, huh", he chuckled, swiping the fabric of his shirt across his face again, Dan couldn't hold his laughter, letting his head fall on Kyle's shoulder in fits of giggles, 'always with the comebacks that man' he thought to himself, fuck, he really loved him.

Dan let his head rest on Kyle's shoulder for a little longer, he had never felt so safe, neither wanted this to stop yet, so here they remained, for now. Kyle placed his arms around Dan's waist while Dan never wanted to leave the position he had resigned himself to.

Kyle got abruptly woken up from his haze, rudely interrupted by the voice of one of his bandmates, "FUCKING FINALLY, jeez, sure took you guys long enough" Woody's voice rang out from besides the door of the touring bus. Will and Charlie walked past the two, who had let go of each other at this point and Will patted Kyle on his shoulder, giving a slight nod and look of approval. Kyle looked around wildly "how long have you guys been, here, what have you seen and heard?", everyone exchanged looks, Charlie decided it was his time to speak again, "basically... everything, but we didn't want to disturb", "but we also needed to move now, so you know, had to disturb for a bit" Woody added, a smug grin on his face.