Mom had worked in the industry for several years, even after Noah was born. She didn’t tour anymore, but sometimes helped when a gig took place in Odense. She was, in fact, still friends with techs and other run crew.
“Yeah. We could ask her.”
“But those tickets are probably gonna be sold out by now. I mean, Dark Omen…” Theo noted.
“Guys! All your stuff is already in the van. We should get going!” Nik called from downstairs. “You’re gonna be late if you don’t hurry.”
“Coming!”
They grabbed their phones, wallets, and leather jackets, and met Nikolaj and Val’s dad at the front door.
“Ready, guys?” Malthe asked.
“Hell yeah!” Theo said.
The twenty-minute ride had never felt so long. They were equally nervous and excited. After setting up their instruments, doing a quick sound check, and chatting with the other band, the evening passed by in a flash. The concert was like a blur of lights, sweat, and raging hearts.
The first chords they played were still hesitant, but with each concert they’d put on, they were slowly becoming more confident. In their synchronization. In their sound. In their individual skills. It was energizing and only cemented Kaj and Noah’s dream of doing music professionally in the future. It was more of a hobby for Theo and Val, but they gave their everything during rehearsals and on stage.
Performing together also never failed to make them hot. Blood rushed through their veins so fast, Noah felt intoxicated every damn time. The need to fuse to Kaj’s skin was impossible to fight. He only wanted to touch him more and more. The hunger was insatiable.
“Are we really gonna do this here?” Noah asked, a bit skeptical.
“Yeah, why not?” Kaj panted against his lips as they ravaged each other’s mouths, hips pressed together so tight Noah could feel his hardening cock aching for him.
“Because there are people outside.”
The loud music, the laughter, and drunkard chatter filtered through the bathroom door, where they’d snuck after dodging their friends at the party.
“Don’t you like the risk?”
“Yeah, but—” Noah shivered when Kaj cupped his crotch. “This is tempting fate a little too much.”
“Are you afraid?”
“No,” he said, leaning into his touch to prove his point.
“Then why do you care who’s outside?”
“Well, someone might need to use the bathroom. And wearing boxers sticky with cum all night is not my idea of fun.”
“Then maybe I should lick you clean.”
Noah’s balls thumped and his dick throbbed, something between a whine and a gasp escaping his lips. Was he for real? Was he finally ready?
Kaj tossed his head back and laughed wholeheartedly, eyes turning a warm shade of blue Noah had never seen when he looked at him again. “I love you so much.”
Time stopped, and their hearts thudded in unison, becoming one for the most ephemeral, beautiful second.
“W-what did you just say?” Noah’s breath quickened. He felt lightheaded, about to explode, like he was floating in outer space.
“That…” Kaj sobered and blushed, biting his bottom lip. “I love you, Noah.”
“You mean, like—”
“Like I’m madly in love with you.”
His mouth hung agape, eyes opened wide.
