Eliot

[leo_rooks]

"She's nice, Leo. Just go for dinner with her. My treat..."

Leo had such a hard time saying no to his mother. She was always so sweet, so gentle compared to his father. When she did things like this, it wasn't for appearances, it was because she hated him being alone. She worried, hated seeing him so stressed and unhappy. ...And so he said yes, even though he wasn't really interested.

Maya was nice. She was pretty, and she was funny. Had he not been dealing with the stress of school and whatever it was he was feeling about Eliot, he'd have likely been smitten. As it was though he just felt awkward and unsure, even as he invited her back to the flat for a cup of tea.

"If you can spare the night, I could get us tickets to see it," Maya was offering as they stepped inside. "My father is one of their top doners, so we usually get offered tickets. It looks like it's going to be an amazing production..."

And Leo did sort of want to go. He liked the theater, loved seeing up and coming productions. It just felt a bit wrong to say yes.

"Yeah, if I can get time," he nodded, clicking on the kettle.

Maya wandered over, leaning against the counter and toying with his hair. It felt nice to have her full attention. To have those soft brown eyes focused on him. 

"Do, erm, you like milk in your-"

He was cut off as she leaned in and kissed him softly. Her hair was in perfect tiny braids, and a few fell forward and tapped against his cheek. They smelled amazing. ...She smelled amazing. Like honey and chocolate. ...Or, not chocolate, but something just as sweet and rich.

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[leo_rooks]

Leo ate a bit more as well, then took the check and pulled out his card, slipping it into the book to pay.

[eliot_thespectacular]

Eliot wasn't going to argue with that; they both knew he couldn't afford it, probably not even his share. And though he was curious what the bill was, it would be tacky to look.

So he just said, "Thanks," with a little smile, and took a bite of cheesecake.

[leo_rooks]

"Yeah, of course," Leo said, looking a bit shy and pretending to check his phone.

[eliot_thespectacular]

"This was really nice," Eliot added as the waiter came and cleared the rest of their plates. "Do we need to call the car back?"

[leo_rooks]

"No, he'll be outside when we go," Leo assured him, sending the driver a quick text just as the server came over to take his card.

[eliot_thespectacular]

"This is usually the part of a date where I'd be trying to decide if you'd agree to come home with me," Eliot said with a quirked smiled.

[leo_rooks]

Leo blushed a bit, smiling shyly. "I don't usually do that on a first date," he admitted.

[eliot_thespectacular]

Why did he have to be so adorable. "I... I can walk you to your bedroom door just like I was walking you home," Eliot promised. He really didn't want Leo to think he was going to pressure him into anything.

[leo_rooks]

"Or we could have a nightcap," Leo offered, thanking the server when they returned with his card.

[eliot_thespectacular]

"That would be lovely," Eliot said. "Shall we?"

[leo_rooks]

Leo nodded, getting to his feet so they could walk out together.

Outside the car was waiting, and the driver was quick to get the door for them as they slid back into the backseat.

[eliot_thespectacular]

Eliot leaned over and kissed his cheek as soon as they were driving. "Thank you. That was a spectacular meal."

[leo_rooks]

Leo smiled at the kiss, and after a moment turned his head to kiss Eliot in return, though he was bolder and leaned in to catch the other man's lips.

[eliot_thespectacular]

Eliot made a sound of surprise and then pleasure as he kissed him back.

[leo_rooks]

As the kiss broke, Leo let out a soft laugh.

"I wanted to do that before, but... I think I'm glad I waited. Feels like a reward, for finally doing what I want."

[eliot_thespectacular]

It was actually a very nice kiss, and Eliot was smiling softly when it broke. "It feels like a reward to me too, but I'm not sure for what," he said.

[leo_rooks]

"Putting up with me?" Leo suggested.

[eliot_thespectacular]

Eliot chuckled. "Or maybe for my patience. Since I've wanted to kiss you for a very long time."