Beyond Darkness

Date Night

(Multi-POV)

Vincent looked in the mirror at himself, and fixed his shirt. Dylan had popped in a few hours ago and had announced that all of them were going out to dinner. Both the couples were asked to dress fancy and be ready at 7 sharp. Vincent had opted for a white shirt, black trousers and black shoes, letting his hair fall in it's original plight was what Vincent thought Dylan would love. Vincent did'nt have the slightest idea what was Dylan planning but he was sure of one thing that, He wanted Orion and Michael to become a thing. Vincent had noted those two too. They seemed closer than ever, not only Orion seemed a bit more open and happy but he looked really good. Like he was genuinely in love with Michael. Vincent had however observed Michael more. Michael looked better than ever, He didn't have the over worked depressed aura around him anymore, then he had come to a conclusion that they had healed each other for the best. Vincent was also secretly rooting for the kids to get together but would not dare on his life admit this to Dylan or god knows how he would react. Vincent could imagine Dylan getting starry eyed and then he would include him in all his plannings

and in the dramas too, Vincent loved how Dylan used to get so excited to watch certain things. Especially Korean dramas. He just loved it when he would hear a squeal from the living room, once Vincent asked hearing a scream that what had happened... Dylan had narrated that the characters had kissed, Vincent was left shocked to know that he was on Episode 9th and now the characters had decided to kiss. Then he had googled the name. Vincent thought that maybe he would give it a try and 8 episodes later he was silently squealing in his office because the main characters had kissed. Then Vincent had decided that he would always join Dylan when he was watching dramas. Ofcourse Vincent would never admit that he loved those dramas because Dylan wouldn't let him have the end of it and would tease him to death. That's what had happened when he was found watching cat videos one day. In Vincent's defence, The cat was wearing a tie. In Dylan's words he was obsessed with kittens, which was infact totally true.

Vincent checked the time on his watch and found out that it was only fifteen minutes to 7. He walked out of his room and found Dylan leaving his room too. Vincent was stunned looking at Dylan. Dylan was wearing a baby blue cashmere sweater with black jeans and shoes. His hair looked like he had just raked his hands a few times and had left it like that. Vincent walked over to Dylan and pulled him in by his waist. "You look beautiful baby." Dylan smiled, "You look Hot, Vin" Vincent chuckled and took Dylan's lips in a sweet chaste kiss. He knew that If he deepened the kiss, Dylan wouldn't be going anywhere but to his bedroom. Vincent placed another chaste kiss and When he pulled away he saw Dylan pouting. "If you do that, you're having your date night in our bedroom." Vincent then placed a small kiss on Dylan's forehead. "I wouldn't mind that...but we have a couple to ship!' Vincent rolled his eyes at Dylan but he was kinda giddy too. He definitely shipped them and he was going to help Dylan in every way he needed him. "Let's Go and get these kids together." Dylan jumped with excitement and hugged Vincent. They went downstairs and found Michael and Orion looking at each other intensely, Their fingers were touching but it wasn't enough. Vincent wanted them to be bold in their approach. It was how love was supposed to be. Fearless. Vincent was really close to quoting Taylor Swift. He loved her music. Vincent knew what his master move was going to be. He asked Dylan if there was a piano where they were going and He told him that he had taken care of everything and all Vincent had to do was play it.

Dylan went ahead and stood near Michael, clapping his back, "You guys ready?" They both nodded. Vincent went and stood with Orion. He could tell that Orion was now pretty comfortable with Vincent. They chatted about books and literature, When they were talking while walking towards the gate, Vincent noticed Michael's gaze when Orion talked about The Great Gatsby. Vincent smiled at the in love behaviour these kids were displaying. They were so shy but Vincent knew that they weren't shy at all when they were with each other, He knew that they were attached so deeply that they wouldn't leave each other alone.

He wasn't sure about the details but he was sure about this fact that they were quite ahead in their relationship, But they hadn't confessed to each other that they did love each other. Maybe these fools didn't knew that they even had feelings like these. Vincent had to find out. He asked Orion to accompany him to get his car from the garage to which he happily accepted. They got into the garage and Vincent quickly took a rag and started working on getting any dust out of the windshield and the mirrors. "Orion, can I ask you something? like a big brother?" Orion looked stunned for a minute then his face exploded into something which could be translated as pure joy. "Yes please, ask whatever you want." Vincent decided that he wouldn't beat around the bush anymore. "Do you love him?" Vincent asked. He didn't know what kind of reaction Orion was going to give, but he sure as hell didn't expect him to blush deep red. Vincent walked over to Orion and pulled him into a hug. They stood close for a while and then pulled apart. "Thank you brother." Orion whispered, leaving Vincent a little misty eyed too.

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"Do you love him?" Orion didn't expect Vincent to ask that question. In those few minutes Michael was there in his mind. How just a few minutes ago they had been in seperate rooms getting ready for the date and Orion had walked out of the bathroom to find Michael standing in his room in front of the mirror. In a black shirt, black pants and when he turned to Orion, his breathing had momentarily stopped. Michael looked like a model who had just walked out of a magazine cover. His hair was perfect placed but screamed bed head. His crystal eyes shined bright against the colour of his clothes and his lips were turned up in a genuine smile that reached his eyes crinkling at the corners. Orion had walked up to Michael, looped his arms around his neck and had pulled him into a deep kiss that made sure to say everything that Michael deserved to hear, to know and to feel. Michael kissed Orion back with the same vigor. The thing that Orion had been feeling for Michael was on the tip of his tongue but It didn't come out. They pulled apart and Michael smiled at Orion. "Missed me?" He asked cheekily. Orion nodded and then turned to the mirror trying to hide his face. He didn't want Michael to read any of his emotions because he knew that he would do it and that too effortlessly. Michael hugged Orion from behind and whispered in his ear, "You're looking cute, Ori. It makes me wanna eat you up." Orion shivered at the words and felt hot at the sight of them in the mirror. Their eyes were dark and the arousal was evident on their faces. He knew, So did Michael.

Michael spun Orion around and held him close. Orion rested his head on Michael chest, hearing his heart beat. Counting the beats, hoping to hear his name. He knew that that was impossible but he still longed to hear it. To hear Michael's senses scream his name. Orion breathed when Michael breathed, if he had a wish he wished for this very moment to last forever. Him being in Michael's arms, listening to the rythmn of his heart and Orion would be content, even if they didn't be together as they couldn't be, it was the nature of their work, or even if they never saw each other again, Orion would do everything to visit this moment again and again more than a million times a day. He had fallen for Michael and there was no denying it. Michael pulled away and Orion's heart screamed at the loss of contact. Michael took his hand and lead them outside of the room and down in the hall. They were the first ones there and had to wait for Dylan and Vincent to come so that they could go out to whatever Dylan had planned for them. Orion followed Michael downstairs.

They reached downstairs and stood waiting for the love birds to come. The thought instantly transported Orion to the day in the Diner. When they had danced to a song and those old ladies had referred to them as love birds. Orion sneaked a look at Michael and found him already looking at him. "Is everything okay?" Michael asked reaching his hand out. Orion reached for Michael's hand and held onto his fingers."I don't know Michael." Orion whispered. Then they heard footsteps and found Vincent and Dylan coming towards them. Orion let go of Michael's hand first making him frown.