“Good idea.”
He waited until the four bigger bags were gone and took one last look around his place before grabbing the last of them and heading down the stairs.
The plane was ready once they got to the airport, and he was giddy as he sat for the first time in his life in a private plane.
“This is gorgeous.”
“I don’t like it. I actually miss flying coach. I’ve met the most interesting people that way, but…I pay for this thing, might as well use it.”
“Well, I’m not missing coach right now.”
Benson grabbed them each a drink, and they sat together while the plane rose into the air, all while Benson watched him closely. “What?”
“You’re gorgeous. I can’t take it, how fucking amazing you are.”
He felt his face heating and said, “Stop.”
“Nope. I can brag on my baby all I want. Now, for the first part of the trip of surprises.”
Luka perked and asked, “Surprises? Trip ofsurprises?”
“Luka, I have a confession. There was nothing wrong with the heating at the B&B. I wanted to take you somewhere else. I want to make these few days something amazing that we hopefully will never forget.”
Luka wasn’t opposed to that in the least. “Okay, so where are we going?”
“None of your business. For now, enjoy the flight.”
The flight was wonderful. The play, New York, and all the stress and worry from both of them swept him away as they kissed and talked about nothing important.
The clouds kissed the outside of the plane, the sun breaking through over and over, and that was the perfect companion to being with Benson. The light broke through the clouds to light his life and make everything better.
When the plane landed, Luka hadn’t seen where they were, and Benson would not tell him. In fact, he pulled out a blindfold and said, “This isn’t for kink; it is for fun.”
“Same thing,” Luka laughed. “But…okay. Fine.”
They went to the door just as the attendant opened it, and Luka walked blindly, allowing Benson to lead him, though that was scary as hell being led downstairs.
“I wouldn’t let you fall,” Benson whispered, sensing Luka’s apprehension.
“I know, but you try it! Trust is trust, blind is blind, and they shouldn’t go together.”
“I agree, but just this once, I promise.”
Luka was led to a car, and Benson helped him into it, then he sat beside him, holding his hand. “I know this is tedious, and I hope you don’t get carsick.”
“I’ve never been before, but then again, I’ve never been blindfolded in a car.”
“If you feel queasy, let me know.”
Luka didn’t flinch, just laid his head on Benson’s shoulder. “I kind of like this. I didn’t know I liked surprises this much.”
“Good. I’ve been very worried about all this. It’s fun to plan, but sometimes, the actual carrying out of the plan doesn’t hit like it’s supposed to.”
“I’m a good sport, sometimes.”
“Well, be one today, and I promise you won’t regret it.”
He couldn’t tell a thing about where they were by sound or smell, not riding in a limo. He couldn’t tell landmarks by the road they traveled. Everything seemed to be paved. They turned a few times, rounded curves, and he thought they went uphill a few times, but at those moments, Benson started kissing him and he lost all rational thought.
