Chase's POV
"What would you like to achieve today with your driving?" Diego asks, as I play with his fingers and stare at his chiselled chest.
My eyes run over the outline of his chest, noticing the rise and fall of his abs outlined in the tight fitting, white T-shirt that he changed into. I follow their outline to the top of his dark green sweatpants, pausing at his package, which is unfortunately concealed in his baggy pants, before my eyes wander down his muscular legs.
"Chase? Are you alright?"
My head snaps up at Diego's voice. "Hmmm?" I murmur, still a little dazed from checking out my god sculpted boyfriend.
Diego's eyebrows knit together and there is a hint of concern in his voice when he starts to talk. "Do you not want to drive anymore? I'll be right there with you the entire time. I won't let anything happen to you."
I giggle and shake my head. Silly DiDi! "I was just admiring how good looking my angelfish is." I'm unable to meet his gaze and half-heartedly hoping that he wouldn't hear my mumbled reply.
Of course he does, and I almost faint on the spot when I hear his response. "You can look at and touch anything you want and as much as you want. Clothes are optional." He adds to my mortification by winking and I squeak and cover my face.
Diego chuckles and embraces me in a hug before planting a kiss in my hair. "So your driving goal for today? I think you should tell me exactly what you want to achieve so I can encourage you and help you achieve it."
"Maybe drive for three minutes?" My reply comes out muffled since my hands are still covering my face.
Diego hums a response and releases me when he feels my hands uncover my face. He walks over to the driver's side of the car and opens the door for me. "Actually, can you sit inside first? So I know you're there with me and don't have to be alone for the first few seconds until you get in," I say hesitantly.
He nods before pecking my lips and heading over to the other side. I suck in a shaky breath and turn around to face the car. Diego smiles and blows me a kiss over the roof of the car before getting in. That tiny gesture gives me the courage I need to join him in the car.
I close the door and suck in another breath. The steering wheel seems a lot closer than it usually is, even though I know the seat is pushed all the way back. My now clammy hands fumble with the seatbelt, clumsily fastening it.
As soon as I hear the click of the seatbelt, my breathing becomes shallow. Flashes of the headlights coming towards me start to overtake my brain. The memory of the excruciating pain I was in that night invades my mind, battling with the thoughts of self loathing that are slowly resurfacing.
This was a bad idea! I'm not ready. "I don't want to do this!" I shriek, reaching for the seatbelt. It feels like it's constricting against my throat, suffocating me. My breathing is now rapid and shallow.
Diego's hand captures mine and he brings it to his mouth, placing a tender kiss in the back of my hand. "You can do this. Remember I'm here with you. You're not alone. It's just you and me in the car, in an empty parking lot. Can you believe we had our very first kiss just a few hours ago! Do you remember it?"
As he's talking, one of his hands is gently stroking my hair and the other is still intertwined with mine, both actions helping to calm me. "Hands down one of the best experiences of my life," Diego adds, and despite the situation, a tiny smile forms on my lips. "Look at that beautiful smile," Diego coos, leaning over to kiss my forehead which only makes me smile wider and I feel my breathing starting to return to normal.
He continues to pepper my face with featherlight kisses until I fully relax and release a tiny giggle. "Do you think you can turn on the car?"
I nod and Diego releases my hand. One of his hands slides down to rest on my knee, while the other buckles his seatbelt. My trembling hand reaches for the key in the ignition. I put my foot on the brake and take a deep breath before turning the key.
"You're doing so great, sweet pea!" Diego cheers as he tenderly rubs his thumb over my knee. My lips twitch up at the sides and I carefully put the car in gear.
Very slowly, I take my foot off the brake and apply a little gas. "Wow, look at my little lamb go!" Diego cheers again, causing me to grin.
I make a left turn and continue driving in a circle, focusing on the here and now with Diego, instead of what it was like the last time I drove. "You're so hot when you drive, I just want to eat you up!" Diego purs.
A string of giggles escapes me. "You should see yourself driving! With your muscles and tight shirts, it's divine!" I blurt out and immediately want to cower in the corner.
Diego chuckles and temporarily moves his hand to ruffle my hair. "I'm glad I can provide you with some eye candy." His phone rings at that moment. "One second, honey bee, I need to answer this, just keep doing the amazing job you're already doing," he says and I hum a response.
I park the car just as he puts down the phone and I turn to him with a quizzical look. "It's a surprise," he says with a wink, before gently pinching my cheek. I pout but don't ask any questions. I'll find out soon enough. Deciding I've had enough driving for the day, I promptly get out of the car.
"Would you like to try driving, like this, with me again?" Diego asks, leaning on the boot of the car.
I stand in front of him so that my arms are against the trunk of the car on either side of him. "Yes, please. Can I do that until I can drive alone in the car park? Then I can move to the road. Will you help me with that too?"
"Of course!" He says and makes a kissy face at me. I giggle and tentatively connect our lips. I feel Diego smile against my mouth, causing me to giggle again. I pull away from my smiling boyfriend since it's impossible to deepen the kiss with him smiling like that.
A bright light suddenly appears behind me and I turn around to find a car approaching. "Who is that?" I ask, trying to determine why the car looks a little familiar. Diego embraces me in a back hug and kisses my neck but doesn't say anything.
The car door opens and Dean steps out, followed by an excited Shawn. "Chaaaase! I haven't seen you in forever!" He rushes towards me grinning from ear to ear while Diego goes to greet Dean. "I'll need all the juicy details later! We just came to drop off some stuff. Ooooh but, have you and Diego kissed yet?"
Shawn's sentences, as usual, come out in one big excited blur, causing me to giggle. "We kissed today for the first time and Diego has been all over me since then! Holding my hand or touching my hair or giving me tiny kisses! It's heaven!" I whisper, so that Dean and Diego, who are currently unloading the car, can't hear.
Shawn squeals once I'm finished talking, bouncing up and down with excitement. "That's amazing! Next step, bone city!" He makes a lewd gesture and I shriek and momentarily half cover my face, causing him to giggle. "But on a serious note, since you and Diego are physical now and just because you love him, doesn't mean that you should feel pressured to do anything you're not comfortable with."
I nod, amazed by how easily Shawn can go from bubbly and wild to serious. "I know, we talked about it and he said he'll wait as long as I need. I'm just living in the moment for now, taking it one step at a time." Shawn smiles brightly and gives me two thumbs up.
"Baby, are you ready?" Dean calls out and Shawn giggles before hurrying over to him.
"Have fun you two!" Shawn calls over his shoulder. Dean waves goodbye to me before he and Shawn depart.
Diego wraps his arms around me, in a back hug, and whispers, "Are you ready for your mini surprise?" I bob my head up and down in response and Diego spins us around.
My eyes widen when I see the cute set up that he has for us. An egg shaped lamp, emitting a warm orange glow, sits on top of three fluffy blankets, layered on top of each other. A decadent cheese platter is placed next to it and another blanket is folded neatly close by. Finally, two wine glasses perch on the sides of a chilled bottle of wine.
"I figured since we were here, we could enjoy a snack and look up at the stars," Diego whispers in my ear, sending a pleasant shiver coursing through my body.
"Wow," I breathe, in awe of the beautiful set up. Just one thing worries me; the wine bottle. I really hope it isn't wine because Diego knows I don't really like drinking, not to mention his past alcohol problems.
Diego chuckles and releases me. He intertwines our fingers and tugs me towards the blankets. I readily follow and we sit, facing each other.
I catch a glimpse of the label on the wine bottle, once I'm settled on the blankets, and notice that it's non alcoholic, sparkling juice. "I can't have alcohol and you told me before that you don't like to drink, so I thought you would like this instead," Diego says, opening the bottle.
I really do love sparkling juice! A smile spreads across my face as I hold out my glass for him to fill. We finish the cheese platter and juice while we laugh and talk about the most random things.
Once we're finished, we lay side by side gazing up at the stars, with Diego holding my hand the entire time. My eyes drift over to him and I change positions so that I can ogle his beautiful face. Diego feels my eyes on him and he adjusts himself on the blankets. I giggle before shuffling closer. He grins and drapes his arm over my waist.
"This reminds me of the first time we hung out at the barbecue," I whisper, as one of my hands slides upwards to play with Diego's hair.
He chuckles and says, "you were so hesitant back then. But now you're my courageous chipmunk who gives me shy kisses and won't stop playing with my hair."
I giggle again and nod before very quickly pressing a light kiss to his lips. "You made me the exception, I'm allowed to play with your hair as much as I'd like!" I stick my tongue out at him causing him to release a deep chuckle.
"Yes you can, my adorable honey bee," he coos, resulting in more giggles from me.
We spend the next few hours cuddling, chatting and gazing at the stars. I couldn't have asked for a better night.
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