Terran watched the Reskers leave, smiling and waving pleasantly as he bid them farewell. Lenny stood by his side, seeming much more anxious than he to be left alone in his parents' condo for the week. The two of them had been hired as housekeepers while the couple celebrated their anniversary in France. They had been unwilling at first to allow Lenny to keep his eccentric friend in the house, but they caved in after a time.
This left the two in the large apartment alone. There were two rooms, one for the parents and another for the guests. It had been arranged that Terran would be sleeping in the guest room while Lenny slept in his parents' room. The two college students had assured them that they would sooner sleep on the floor or couch in front of the four-foot TV than on the clean sheets. Each bedroom, the living room and even the kitchen and dining room had ritzy light fixtures that allowed them to dim the lights upon a whim. The refrigerator was abundantly stocked and, there was amazingly fast wi fi, cable with over a thousand channels -- all of which had nothing to watch! Walking in through the door had Terran in a silent shock. His single messenger bag was dropped to the floor and were it possible, his jaw would have dropped that far as well.
"This isn't an apartment," was his first comment on the place, "this is like a miniature palace."
Always humble, Lenny looked around the home from the door, somewhat embarrassed by the comment. He had forgotten how much his family enjoyed lavishing in their wealth. It was all a bit... over the top. "It's a bit much, I admit," he mumbled, picking up the dropped bag and heaving it on down the hall to the guest room.
"No, it's great!"
Lenny only blushed, hiding behind bleached hair and avoiding his boyfriend's gaze. The guy must think him a spoiled brat the way just a simple home as this was decorated with so much delicate finery.
A short trip down the hall and they found the large extra bed room, outfitted with clean towels, fresh bedding and a variety of scented candles. Terran picked up a pink one, sniffed it, then picked up another and did the same. Both candles were balanced precariously in one hand as he picked up a third.
"They said we could eat whatever was in the fridge. My father had a liquor cabinet in his den that we are welcome to as well," Lenny explained, examining the room himself and hoping it was appropriate. "I know you like to drink but please don't go overb-- what are you doing?" He had spun slowly until his eyes landed on Terran juggling four candles at once with surprising skill. His questions distracted him, causing for an avalanche of scented wax atop the guy's head.
Lenny could only roll his eyes and scoff. He had begun to wish he had not invited his boyfriend to stay. Not only was he self conscious of what he would think of him after that, but he would also have the constant paranoia that the reckless behavior would end in broken paraphernalia around the condo. His parents would never trust him again!
He had moved to leave the room just as Terran stopped him by grabbing his upper arm. Lenny frowned up at him, too stressed then to deal with his teasing. "We're alone now," Terran stated the obvious, "We should enjoy it.~" Oh, so that was where he was going with that. Of course.
Oh how Lenny wished he could just throw all caution to the wind and enjoy his week off with his lover. But there was too much at stake! He opened his mouth to explain this, but no sound came out. He was just not sure how to tell Terran to stop being Terran!
Words never got their chance before his mouth was claimed. Terran kissed him suddenly, passionately, pulling his mind back from the anxiety if only for one blissful moment. Hands found their way around his waist and before he knew it, he was practically being carried to the bed.
"Relax," Terran commanded firmly, displaying control in his voice that he rarely showed in any other situation.
Lenny could only nod, wishing more than anything for the ability to obey that surprisingly difficult command. He could relax. He needed to. It wouldn't be so bad. He had to reassure himself of this.