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THE EVENT AT THE BAR
“I never thought you're actually gonna bring me here one day.” - laughed Aaron as they stepped into the bar. The same bar they were on the night of their reunion. The same bar where they were both brokenhearted but now they're couldn't be happier, if the smile on their faces is anything to go by.
“Well, it was a great night actually. Okay it started like really bad, but we managed.” - shrugged Robert then he nodded to the corner where they saw an empty booth. - “Sit down I bring in the first round.” - he winked.
“If you say so... husband.” - he smirked. They were only married for three weeks but calling each other husband every opportunity they got was still fun. They couldn't get bored.
3 rounds later they were both a giggling mess. At first Robert just reached out his hand to grab Aaron's but that was two rounds ago. When Aaron brought the pints in last time, Robert was sitting in Aaron's spot, lifting his arm up to suggest him to join him.
The leather couch they were sitting on, was the most comfortable thing ever, and blame it on the honeymoon phase but Aaron couldn't stop himself. He just had to cuddle up to Robert. He always hated public affections, why's not bothering him now? Was it the beer? Was it the man? Aaron didn't really care, and he was convinced neither did Robert.
It was good to finally lose themselves a bit. To not think about their problems, all the things they have to deal with on a daily basis. They agreed that all of that stuff can wait, but tonight they're gonna have fun.
Thanks to Robert Aaron was never more relaxed than he was at this moment. That's probably why he didn't bother to look around more. Because if he did he would've seen a familiar face in the crowd.
Alex never thought his Saturday night could end like this. Stood up by his date, in a bar he'd rather never go to again. This was ridiculous. He started laughing at himself as he turned around. That's when he saw him. Aaron, in a booth. Kissing? But he always hated this kind of stuff. Alex couldn't understand, that wasn't the Aaron he knew. Well he thought he knew anyway. He was still looking at Aaron when he noticed how familiar the other man looked. Of course it's him. It's not even surprising. He turned around and went to the bar to drown his sorrows.
It would've been better if he just walked away, because five minutes later Aaron turned up, wanting to have another round. At first he panicked. He didn't want him to know he saw him, but there were two blokes between them, plus Aaron didn't look like he was paying any attention to anyone really. He was smiling, and Alex thought how he never saw the real Aaron. He should really get out of here... before it's gonna become worse. All he wanted was run, and he finally saw a narrow line where he could get to the exit, but just when he was about to stand up, he saw Robert coming in his way. Well Aaron's way.
“Same again mate.” - shouted Aaron over the music raising the empty glasses. As he waited for his order he felt two hands on his waist, then a hot breath on his neck.
“Let's go home instead.” - he heard Robert. - “I can't wait any longer.” - he said as bit down on his earlobe.
Aaron took a big breath before he answered - “There's always the bogs.”
“I'd say we're too decent for that, but I just don't want a quickie. I wanna take you home, and enjoy your whole body in an actual bed.” - he said. Aaron couldn't help but notice how his husband started to push himself against him. He was already hard.
Alex just sat there in a stool, behind a group of blokes and.... couldn't help but watch the pair. He didn't really hear them from that far, but he couldn't stop thinking. Aaron never even liked him did he? It's clear that there was only one man he really cared about. That he will always care about. And it was never gonna be him. Why couldn't he see the signs? Was he really that stupid?
He was sitting there, feeling sorry for himself, when he saw Aaron biting his lip before he pushed himself to Robert. - “Okay.” - said Aaron slowly as he rested his head on Robert's shoulder. - “You won.” - that's all he said before he let Robert kiss him then pull him out of the bar. The pints long forgotten.
“They must've changed their minds.” - laughed the barman - “Lucky fella, right?” - he asked as he looked at Alex nodding to the spot where they stood not even a minute ago. - “The blond one is chatty.” - he continued. He didn't see the pain on the other man's face as he kept on talking about how those two are the cutest couple. - “Believe me man, I never thought there's such a thing as soulmates but, they proved me wrong.” - he laughed. That was when Alex stood up and stormed out of the bar without a word, left the barman wondering what's wrong with a good love story.