A New Day
Chapter 15
Howie turned on the stereo, filling the room with some soft music, and then led AJ to the sofa. They sat closely together, their knees touching as they turned to face one another.
Howie reached up and caressed AJ's cheek, smiling as he felt AJ lean into the touch. "I love you Alex." He whispered.
AJ closed his eyes as he heard the soft words. He knew it was true, Howie would never lie to him, especially about something so important, but it was all still so new, and he was having trouble believing it.
"I won't change my mind, and I'm not going to leave you." Howie continued when AJ didn't reply.
"My heart knows that, but I think my brain's having trouble believing it." AJ told him as he re-opened his eyes.
"Then I guess I'm gonna have to spend lots of time showing your brain that it's true then, aren't I?" Howie replied softly, as he pulled AJ closer for a kiss.
"I think my brain might enjoy that."
"Only your brain?" Howie murmured as his lips met AJ's.
AJ's response was lost in the kiss, as Howie's tongue invaded his mouth.
Without breaking the kiss, Howie pushed AJ back onto the sofa so he was laying down, with Howie on top of him. He deftly ran his fingers up and down AJ's side, slipping his hands under the wifebeater.
This elicited another soft moan from AJ, which made Howie smile. By the time the kiss finally broke, both men were panting and fully aroused.
Howie rested his forehead against AJ's their breath mingling between them as they regained some of their composure. They stared into each other's eyes, watching the emotions that played within the depths.
Howie broke the silence with a question.
"Do you trust me?" He whispered softly, so as not to break the moment.
He saw the confusion that crossed AJ's eyes as he wondered why Howie was asking, and then saw that give way to a look of trust, which was borne out by AJ's reply.
Although AJ was confused by the question, and curious as to why Howie asked it of him, he did not ask Howie any questions, but simply answered Howie's.
"With my life."
Howie smiled softly and pressed a kiss to AJ's temple as he reached under the cushion and pulled out a piece of black silk. AJ turned his head and saw it, before returning his gaze to Howie.
"Let me?" Howie asked.
AJ just smiled softly and nodded.