Tyler watched as Josh laughed loudly, his eyes crinkling. The brunette had just told him a dumb joke he heard from Brendon and maybe it was genuinely funny or maybe it was the one glass of wine Tyler had persuaded Josh into having.
The two had just received their food and were really just getting to know each other. Josh was obviously paying so Tyler was going to use this opportunity to drink his share of fancy wine as well. He was buttering Josh up so he could get what he wanted. This wasn't just a one night stand anymore. This was his ticket to getting anything he wanted anytime he wanted and he wasn't losing his ticket.
Tyler giggled as well. He knew Josh liked his giggle. He blushed the first time he heard it. Tyler acted very aloof but in reality he knew everything that was occurring and the tone of it. He could tell Josh was slowly warming up to him ever since he turned up the charm and turned down the sex drive. He had Brendon for that until he could get Josh wrapped all the way around his finger.
"So?" Tyler began, taking a bite of his food. He didn't really know what it was. He just knew it had chicken in it and it was the second most expensive thing after the steak. Tyler didn't like steak. "What do you do for work?"
Josh finished chewing his bite of pasta before speaking. "I work in business."
That's why he had so much money, Tyler thought. "What kind of business?"
"Technology..." he trailed off.
"Really?" Tyler continued, pretending to act interested. He really could not care less. "What specifically?"
"I'm the founder and CEO of Primgold Technology," he replied, a small sigh leaving his lips.
Tyler almost choked on his food. And this was coming from the guy who got very accustomed to not choking on things.
He had practically hit the jackpot. He could not let Josh go. Brendon hadn't relayed how much money he saw on the blonde's phone in the bar the other night but the man sitting in front of him had to easily be a millionaire. If Tyler was a cartoon character there would have been dollar signs over his eyes right then.
However, he was a real person and this was a real scenario that he could not let slip through his fingers so he plastered what he hoped was a genuine smile on his face and looked at Josh. "That's really cool," he nodded slightly, hoping to seal the deal.
The look of discomfort on his face slowly faded away and was replaced by a small smile. "Thanks," he replied. "Cool enough that you have an iPhone? I saw it earlier," he laughed ever so slightly.
"I'll switch to Primgold if you get me a phone," he giggled.
"Deal," Josh laughed once more making Tyler smile. Actually smile not fake smile. "What do you do?"
Ah, yes, the million dollar question. "Telemarketing," Tyler replied simply.
"How's that?"
"Interesting. You get some weird calls," he giggled once more, mentally patting himself on the back when Josh barely blushed in the dim room. He believed that Josh thought he wasn't into guys before this date but since Tyler turned his charm up all the way he's not surprised that the little things he does provoked these responses from Josh. It was one of the brunette's many talents: kissing ass to get what he wanted.
"I can imagine," Josh nodded.
That ended their conversation for a moment. Two two continued eating and eventually talking again but it was mainly small talk— nothing important.
After dinner, once the two were back in the car, Tyler spoke up. He realized they were headed back towards his apartment building. He was a little tipsy and full with an abundance of amazing food but he was no where near done with the night. Not if he could stop it. "Can we make a pit stop?" He asked sweetly.
"Uh, sure," Josh nodded. "Where?"
"The gas station down the road from here," he replied, taking his suit jacket off and tossing it in the back seat. He loosened the tie around his neck as well and let it hang on his shirt.
Josh didn't reply as he continued driving, eventually pulling into the parking lot of the 7/11 Tyler had mentioned. Once the car was stopped, he gave Tyler a confused look. "Why are we here?"
Tyler opened his door. "Follow me," he said simply before getting out and shutting the door. He didn't even wait for the other man to follow him, smiling in satisfaction when he heard the car door open and close before Josh appeared beside him.
He entered the gas station and led the both of them towards the back, stopping when he found what he wanted. A grin overcame his face when his eyes landed on the slushie machine. He grabbed a cup and popped a lid on before doing the same to another and holding it out to Josh.
The man raised an eyebrow. "You had me bring you to 7/11 for slushies?"
"Yes," Tyler nodded.
"And you expect me to get a slushie?"
"Yes."
Josh still didn't look convinced. "I haven't had a slushie since I was ten years old."
"Well you're having another one tonight," Tyler thrusted the cup into his hand. "You've got four options but the only right one is blue raspberry," he informed before setting the cup under the machine and pulling on the lever, watching the sugary drink swirl up inside the cup.
"These are so bad for you," Josh shook his head but stuck his under the cherry one anyway.
"Oh I know," Tyler giggled, moving the switch back up. "But you're buying these so it doesn't really matter."
Josh didn't reply as he finished getting his. They both got straws and began walking towards the counter when Tyler looked down and saw their hands barely brush one another. He swiftly grabbed Josh's hand and swung their arms as they made it to the front. He could tell Josh felt apprehensive but all he did was squeeze his hand tighter.
Their hands stayed conjoined as they reached the counter and each set their drinks on it. The employee looked bored out of his mind as he rang them up but it was probably also because it was a little after ten at night and he was working the night shift at a gas station. $4.56," he told them in a monotone voice.
Josh let go of Tyler's hand to pull his wallet out and grabbed his card to hand to their employee. He scanned it and pressed a few things before handing it back. "Thanks," Josh nodded.
"Have a good night," the employee spoke in a bored tone once again.
"You too," Josh smiled before grabbing his drink and making his way towards the door. Tyler was a little upset he didn't try grabbing his hand back and he didn't like not having the attention so he made sure to grab Josh's hand once they got back in the car.
"Thanks, Joshie," Tyler hummed, taking a sip of his slushie.
"Of course," Josh squeezed Tyler's hand lightly just like the brunette had before in the gas station. "Are you ready to go back home?"
"Sure," Tyler shrugged. He wasn't going to drag it out forever. Josh would get bored and then Tyler wouldn't get what he wanted.
The two drove in silence until Josh pulled into Tyler's apartment complex parking lot a short while later. "Do you want me to walk you up?"
"No, I'm alright," Tyler assured. He really just wanted to hurry inside so Brendon could fuck him since Josh hadn't. "Thanks though," he giggled.
Josh smiled. "Your tongue is blue."
"And yours is red," Tyler acknowledged. The two stared at each other for a moment before Tyler leaned in, connecting their lips. The brunette absentmindedly set his drink in the cup holder next to Josh's so he could grab his chin as the softly kissed. Tyler knew Josh was taken aback at first but as soon as he figured out what was happening he kissed back. It wasn't as rough or lustful as Tyler's usual kisses were. It was slow and passionate.
Once they pulled apart, Tyler saw the blush on Josh's face. "Is my tongue purple now?" Tyler giggled making Josh laugh as well.
"A little," Josh paused. "I had a really great time tonight. I think based on how I've acted tonight I'm a little into guys."
"I told you," Tyler teased. "I always win them over."
"For real though I did have a fun time. It was nice to actually get to know you and not have you try to get into my pants."
"That comes later," Tyler assured making Josh laugh again. "I had a great time too. We should do this again sometime."
"We should," Josh grinned. "I'll text you."
"You do that," Tyler grabbed his slushie and suit jacket from the back seat and pecked one last kiss to Josh's lips before opening the door. "Good night, Josh," he sang.
"Good night, Tyler," Josh chuckled and Tyler shut the door.
A smile on his face, he sauntered back into his apartment complex and rode the elevator up to his floor. As soon as he unlocked his door and entered his apartment, he saw Brendon sitting on the couch watching TV. He had the night off despite it being a Saturday. "You're actually home the same night as your date. How was it?"
Tyler set his drink on the coffee table and began unbuttoning his shirt. "Great. He's very rich. I need a good fuck. My room. Now."