Avery and Rick arrived back at the apartment around ten that night. They were both pretty tired, but also excited. Their first date had gone perfectly, even despite Avery being nervous in the beginning. They decided to go to TJ's steak house and buffet. It was a favorite of Avery's but a place that he rarely had the chance to go to. It wasn't overly expensive but it also wasn't considered cheap dinning like fast food. Avery was concerned about the price but Rick assured him that he could afford it. He wasn't about to take Avery to Mcdonalds their first time out as a couple and he refused to allow Avery to pay his own way either.
Avery was thrilled to go; it had been a long time since anyone had taken him out on an actual date, though he would have been just as pleased sitting home eating macaroni and cheese. It didn't really matter to him where they went, or what they ate; as long as he was with Rick, he was happy.
Spending time together in a public place wasn't without its advantages though. Avery was proud to walk in with Rick, hand in hand. It was like he was showing him off and Rick felt the same way about Avery. He realized just how good they looked together; they complimented each other perfectly, each of them falling into their respective roles without any argument. Rick liked that about Avery; he never felt the need to be assertive and was happy to let Rick take the lead in most situations.
Avery didn't mind at all that Rick assumed the more traditional 'male' role in their budding romance, because Rick didn't really treat Avery like a woman. He opened the door for Avery, and insisted on paying for their meal, but they each agreed that next time, Avery could pick up the check.
Rick quickly realized that being with Avery meant making a few compromises, and he was fine with that. It wasn't what he was really used to in a relationship but he didn't think that it would be too difficult for him to adapt. The most important thing to Rick was just being with Avery and making him happy.
Avery was in really good spirits throughout the course of the meal which really pleased Rick. Avery had a contagious smile that seemed to light up the entire room, Rick loved seeing his smile, and he loved seeing Avery happy. It seemed that all of Avery's fears had quickly vanished as they sat enjoying their food and some light hearted conversation.
There were no judgmental looks, sneers, or mocking glances. In fact, most of the people seated around them weren't really even paying them any attention. The waitress who had taken their order smiled warmly at them, and the hostess who'd seated them was kind and accommodating.
At first Avery had glanced around the room, nervously looking for any sign that their presence there was unwanted. Rick casually reached across the table and placed his hand on top of Avery's.
"Relax..." He whispered with a reassuring smile. "We're not doing anything wrong. Besides, if anyone is staring at you, it's probably just because you're hot." Avery looked down, blushing some as he smiled back at Rick. "You always know the right things to say."
Rick shrugged. "It's the truth. You're beautiful, and when you blush like that you're totally adorable."
"Oh my God..." Avery tried to hide his face as he laughed.
Rick chuckled some. He picked up the menu and scanned over it but he was only half conscious of the items listed there. His attention was focused on Avery and how happy they both were. Being there with him, dinning out as a real couple, it was like a dream come true. 'If I'm dreaming...' Rick thought, 'I pray to God I never wake up.'
Avery dropped his coat on the couch. Rick walked in behind him then shut and locked the door. He yawned as he removed his own coat and laid it over the arm chair next to the door. Avery wrapped his arms around Rick's neck and kissed him. "Sleepy?" He asked.
Rick smiled. He put his hands on Avery's hips and pulled him closer, pressing their bodies together. "I'm not that sleepy." He said as he kissed the boy back.
"Um..."Avery licked his lips as he looked up at Rick seductively. "I had a nice time tonight." He told him. "Dinner was really good, but now I want desert."
Rick raised an eye brow and smiled. "Desert sounds really good."
He slipped his hands down over Avery's hips and rested them on his firm, little ass, giving it a good squeeze.
Avery kissed Rick's neck, and then nipped at his ear. "Rick..." He whispered into his ear. "Take me to bed."
Rick groaned slightly, tightening his grip on Avery's ass. Avery continued to kiss and suck at Rick's neck as he pressed his body into Rick's. Rick could feel himself begin to swell as the anticipation of what was to come grew. Finally, he couldn't resist it any longer. He scooped Avery up, cradling him in his arms as if he were a small child, and carried him back to the bed room.
He laid Avery down gently on the bed then crawled in next to him. Avery rolled onto his side and stared into Rick's eyes. He smiled at him. Rick let his fingers slide through Avery's silky long hair. He reached around and pulled the rubber band off that held his pony tail back, and let the boys ebony locks fall softly over his shoulder and onto the bed.
"I just can't get over how beautiful you are." Rick told him. "You're like an angel that fell to earth. No human being could possibly be this beautiful."
Avery snickered. "Thank you for the compliment, though I'm not sure 'Angel' would necessarily be that accurate."
Rick smiled and shook his head. "Oh shut up, you're a perfect Angel." He cupped Avery's face in his hands and kissed him. "And I'm the luckiest man in the world."