“Our first date is this Thursday.”
Connor could feel his heart pounding as Ryan said those words. He was actually going to go on a date with Ryan...tomorrow! Just a few days ago, he would have lied and said he wasn’t interested, no matter how much he wanted to admit that he was.
“So what did you have in mind for our first date?” Connor asked, looking to Ryan.
Ryan quietly thought to himself for a moment. “Well, how about we go out to dinner at the Local Diner?” he asked. “I know it’s not very fancy, but-”
“No no! It’s fine!” Connor said quickly. “I-I don’t need you to take me anywhere fancy or expensive. Honestly, all I really want is…” The male trailed off at the end, looking away in embarrassment.
Ryan leaned closer to Connor, checking if he was alright. “Hey, Connor? Are you okay?”
Connor nodded.”Sorry...it’s just...I’m a little embarrassed…”
“You don’t have to be,” Ryan said, trying to make eye contact with Connor. “Just tell me what’s on your mind.”
Connor took a deep breath before making eye contact with Ryan again.
“All I really want…” he said slowly. “...is to be close to you…”
A few seconds of absolute silence followed, which honestly alarmed Connor a little bit and caused him to break eye contact again. Had he said something wrong? Before he could even attempt to apologize, the male felt an arm wrap around him and pull him close. Looking up, Connor saw a loving smile on Ryan’s face.
“You really feel that way?” he asked, running his fingers through Connor’s hair, which made the poor boy’s heartbeat even faster than it already was. Connor opened his mouth to respond, but nothing would come out. Ryan chuckled softly before moving Connor’s head to rest on his shoulder.
“How about this…” he said softly. “We go on our date tomorrow, and if things go well, I’ll transform you Friday night. But if things go really well, then what would you say to me transforming you that night and spending even more time together?”
“I….I’d love that…” Connor said softly.
Ryan smiled, still running his hands through Connor’s hair. He was determined to make sure Connor had the best night of his life tomorrow. But for now, he just wanted to enjoy this tender moment.