Chapter 35
Back on Howie's bus AJ pulled the cell phone out of Howie's hand and dropped it on the sofa as he pulled him close.
"That was evil D." He laughed.
"I know. Almost worthy of you." Howie replied as he grinned back.
"Almost." AJ agreed. "Now then. Where were we before we were so rudely interrupted?" He asked, feigning innocence.
Howie laughed. "McLean. Sometimes you are too much."
"Yeah. But you love me for it."
Howie's face turned serious as he reached up and pulled AJ's face closer.
"Yeah. I do." He whispered as their lips met once again.
They stood in the middle of the lounge area of the bus locked together in a powerful kiss, hands caressing each other as they allowed their passions to mount. Howie smiled against AJ's lips as he swallowed AJ's soft moan. In return AJ ran his hands down Howie's arms, finding his hands and entwining their fingers together before pulling back slightly and moving back towards the bedroom, gently pulling Howie with him.
AJ stopped at the bottom of Howie's bed and looked at his best friend, his lover. He reached up and caressed Howie's soft cheek, smiling as Howie's eyes drifted shut and he leaned into his touch.
"I love you D."
"I love you too Alex." Howie replied.
AJ moved and wrapped his arms around Howie's waist, his lips hovering over Howie's.
"Show me." He whispered, dropping a soft kiss on Howie's lips.
Howie pulled back slightly; surprised by AJ's request. He studied AJ's face intently, looking for any doubt.
"Are you sure?" He asked. Needing to be reassured.
"More sure than I have been of anything before." AJ replied.
"I want this. I need this. WE need this." AJ continued.
Howie smiled. "I just didn't want to take it too fast."
AJ grinned. "Howie. It's taken us 10 years to get this far. I don't think anyone can accuse us of going too fast."
Howie laughed at that, lifting the tension he had been feeling.
"You're right I guess. But are you mmmmm."
AJ cut him off by reassuring him in the best way he knew how. The kiss was full of lust and want, and left them both breathless. AJ pulled at Howie's T-shirt, trying to reach the warm skin underneath. Howie in turn yanked at AJ's bulky jumper.
They broke the kiss for a few seconds to pull their tops off, before reattaching their lips and continuing. The instant their lips reconnected they both shifted so that their bodies were tightly pressed together. They both groaned at the feeling of their bare chests pressing against each other.
Eventually the need for air overrode their passion, and they were forced to break their kiss. They stood together panting heavily, staring into each other's eyes for any sign of doubt. Seeing none, AJ gently urged Howie onto the bed, crawling on himself.
Howie watched as AJ rearranged the covers and pillows to his liking, making himself comfortable before reaching out a hand to Howie.
Howie took it, and allowed himself to be pulled down onto the soft bed.