Day 5 - Leaving

Justin awoke first but didn't move, relishing the feel of Brian's strong arms around him. The sun was just barely above the horizon, and he could see the shadow of the trees and shrubs on the window. A gentle breeze caused them to flutter. This was only the third night that they had slept together and already Justin felt like it was the most natural place for him to be. He closed his eyes and leaned back into the other man as far as he could. He was memorizing the feel of Brian's warm smooth skin against his own. But it was a feeling that was already burned into his mind.

He thought about the whole weekend and wished it didn't have to end. He thought back to Friday night and the fate that brought him to Brian or Brian to him. He wasn't sure which it was. He tried to pick out a favorite moment over the past three days. The desert oasis where they made love the first time, taking pictures of the impossibly beautiful sunset, sitting quietly on the patio listening to the night sounds, meeting Gus. So much had happened and he wasn't sure what to do about it. He promised Daphne he would be in Phoenix by this evening and he couldn't break his promise to her, no matter how much he wanted to stay here. He sighed softly and closed his eyes again.

Brian slowly opened his eyes to the light filtering through the window. He didn't know if Justin was awake just yet and didn't to do anything to disturb the feel of the hard body against his. Even though it has only been a few days, he was becoming very familiar with the feel of that body. So familiar, in fact, that he wasn't sure he could stand to be without it for a very long time. But the cold hard fact was that Justin was leaving today and there was nothing he could do about it. Justin had a life outside of this small town in west Texas, a fact which Brian wasn't too happy about at the moment.

Brian softly kissed Justin's bare shoulder, lingering to take in the feel of the soft skin. The pink color from the sun in the desert on Saturday had already faded, leaving a hint of a tan in its place.

"Mm," Justin murmured, burrowing deeper into Brian's arms.

"I didn't want to wake you. Sorry."

"You didn't. I've been awake for a while. I didn't want to disturb you," Justin said with a little laugh. He turned onto his back.

Brian took advantage in the change of position to give Justin a deep kiss. "Good morning, Sunshine."

"I'm not so sure it's good," he said, flopping his free arm over his eyes.

"I know."

"Maybe I can call Daphne," Justin started, but Brian put a finger over his lips to hush him.

"No. You promised her. I don't want you to leave; you know that, don't you?" Justin nodded. "You won't be there forever. I mean, you'll be back through here. You've been invited to a rodeo, remember, in two weeks. That's not so long. You wouldn't want to disappoint Gus, now would you?"

"I can't disappoint your son, that's for sure." Brian was rewarded with a big smile. "Now, let's do something about not disappointing each other."

When they were finally showered and dressed, the sun was high in the sky. Justin toasted the leftover bagels, sliced some melon and fixed a pot of coffee.

"Let's go outside," Justin suggested. The lovers took their breakfast and coffee to the patio and sat together on the chaise. Brian let Justin feed him pieces of ripe melon, sensuously licking the juice from his chin. Justin ate his bagel and half of Brian's. When they were done with the food, Brian leaned against the back of the chaise and put one arm around Justin's shoulders. Justin leaned comfortably against Brian. Neither said anything for quite a while.

"I love it out here," Justin finally said. "It's so calm and peaceful. I think I could stay here like this forever."

Brian gave Justin's arm a squeeze. "Mm," he said in a noncommittal voice. Brian wanted to add that he wouldn't mind if Justin was there forever, but didn't. He knew Justin had his own life away, far away, from there. He didn't want to get his hopes up that the other man would be willing to give up that life for him.

Justin looked up at Brian and found himself staring into his favorite hazel eyes. "Brian?" he asked slowly. "Are you glad I'm leaving today?"

Brian raised Justin's chin with his finger. "Where did that question come from? No, Sunshine, I'm very NOT glad you're leaving, but I know you have to. This has been the happiest weekend I can remember in a long time, a very long time, in fact."

"Good, 'cuz that's how I feel, too. I just wasn't sure how to take that 'Mm'." Justin took a deep breath, suddenly feeling a little foolish. "I will be back in two weeks. Think you can last that long?"

"I may have to have something to keep me going. Two weeks can be a very long time."

"I've never had sex on a patio in Texas. This is as good a time as any to try it out. What do you think?"

"I think," Brian said, then kissed Justin, "that," another kiss, "you have a perfectly wonderful idea." Brian laid the back of the chaise down and started covering Justin's face and neck with kisses and little nips. He loved the little sounds Justin made when kissed like that. They held each other, hands moving over fresh cool skin as if they were afraid they would forget the feel, the scent, the being of each other over the next two weeks. They made love facing each other, eyes closing for only a second before opening again to gaze at the other man. They came within seconds of each other and Justin pulled Brian down on top of him, wrapping his arms around the strong back. Brian nuzzled the pale skin of Justin's neck. Every part of them that could was touching the other. They lay like that for quite a while until Brian pulled back. "I'm too heavy for you like this."

Justin wanted to object, but Brian already had one foot on the tiled floor. He let Brian pull him up. "I think I love sex on a Texas patio. The desert wasn't too bad either. In fact, sex in Texas is pretty damned good."

Brian let out a hearty laugh. "I've created a monster, but I have to agree." He picked up the clothes that were hastily removed. "Care to join me for another shower, Sunshine?"

"Showers in Texas are pretty damned good, too." He didn't need to be asked twice.

An hour later Brian was helping Justin load his car. Daphne had already called twice telling Justin to "get his ass in the car and get on the road if he knew what was good for him."

When everything was ready, the two men stared at each other then came together in a hug and passionate kiss.

"Later, Brian."

"Definitely later, Sunshine."

"I'll call you, okay?"

"If I don't call you first."

When Justin settled himself in the seat, Brian closed the door. "You look like a little kid in that car." Justin rewarded his with one of his sunniest smiles.

"Lucky for you I'm not, though." Justin started the car and backed out of the driveway.

Brian watched as the car disappeared down the road. "Yes, Sunshine, very lucky for me."

The end

11/06

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