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“Hey, darling,” James is leaning in the doorframe as Will frantically searches for his charger lost somewhere in his seemingly endless backpack. “Do you want a hand?” James starts to walk towards Will when the older turns out quickly, “James, please, I’m trying to look for something”. Nothing but irritation in his voice making James frown.
“Will, stop for a sec, come on,” James reaches forward to place a hand softly on Wills arm and he flinches, pulling his arm away and running his hands over face, tugging aggressively on his hair. “James,” his voice cracks and he feels stupid, why is he getting so worked up over a misplaced charging cord? Probably because of hundred other things that have also gone wrong today. “I just need a second, please.” He still isn’t looking at his boyfriend, his fists clenched against his sides and his head hung low. “Ok, I’ll be on the lounge, come get me when you’re ready, Will.” James walks out to join Otto on the lounge. They are supposed to be leaving to film a video for the abitmorewillne channel but at this rate they are getting a talking to from Orla waiting in the studio after an already cancelled first shoot.
Will woke up with a horrible feeling, he doesn’t have many off days anymore mostly due to the 6’4 teddy bear he now spends almost all his time with. But today Will just couldn’t get his mind in order, the lights were too bright, the kettle was too loud, Otto was too playful, and it has all built up to him now standing in James’ apartment holding back tears as the thought of having to be in front of a camera for two plus hours reviewing stupid things.
Taking a few deep breaths, Will slings his tote bag over his shoulder and walks back into the living room giving James a nod as he opens the front door. James stands, walking over to Will and reaching to run his hands through the others messy hair placing a gentle kiss to his forehead. “All good, Darling?”.
Will closes his eyes, soaking in the familiar smell of his lovers perfume and the comfort of his touch. He nods and grabs James’ hand pulling them both through the door as they set off to the studio.
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Will is able to mask his discomfort fairly well during the recording process, though Orla and Ieuan express their concerns to James when Will takes a small break before the second video. He doesn’t mean to make it about him, if anything that is the furthest from what he ever wants, but Will can’t help but not show as much energy as he usually would, always looking to James for a joke or outrageous comment.
Leaving the studio, James gathers Will’s things and wraps an arm around his shoulder, leading his towards the passenger seat of the car. “I can drive, Jim, I…”. But James opens the back passenger side door, dropping their things inside, then opens Will’s door, gently guiding him in and closing it. As he enters the drivers side, James leans over placing a gentle kiss on his lovers lips and squeezing his knee gently, “I got you Will, you just, I don’t know take a nap or just stare out the window, do you wanna stop for food?”. He shakes his head and James places one final kiss to his cheek as he starts the car and heads back to his apartment.
No more than thirty minutes into their journey to Brighton, Will hasn’t spoken a word, no music plays, just the soft silence of the car, Will leans over to wrap his hand around James bicep, laying his head on his shoulder. “You okay, love?” James looks down stopped at a red light, bringing his opposite hand over to gentle trace Wills jaw, seeing Will nod gently. James gives a small smile, leaning down to place a kiss to Will’s lips as a small beep is heard from the car behind. “Fuck.” And James’ attention is back on the road, but he would never miss the small laugh that escaped Will as the pulls his own body closer to James.
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It’s a completely innocent gesture when James gently guides Will towards his bathroom, big lights off only the warm glow from the bedroom lamp seeping in through the open door. There are fresh warm towels are folded on the side of the sink as James ensures the bath water is the correct temperature. Will crosses his arms, leaning against the sink as James straightens from his crouched position by the tap to pull his lover into a tight hug, Will's head safely tucked into James' neck, his own arms falling around his boyfriends waist.
"What's up today, baby?" James soft voice breaks the gentle silence, squeezing Will slightly tighter and running his hands up and down his back. "I'm just a bit anxious, I think, overwhelmed like". James hums softly and begins to pull away from his boyfriend. "Come on, we'll get you in the bath and then have a nap, yeah?".
After nodding, Will feels James slowly undress him, and guides his towards the bath. the water is the perfect temperature, the lights aren't too bright, there aren't any loud noises and Will feels as though he can finally relax. James steps in after him, sitting behind him as he pulls Will between his legs wrapping his arms around his chest and leaving small kisses over his boyfriend's jaw, neck and shoulder. "I love you, Will." James whispers softly into his ear and Will raises his hand to grasp James' wrist. "I love you too, James, thank you." James places a final kiss to his head, "Anything for you, darling".
Will couldn't feel more content at this moment, and James gently washes his body, Will can't think about anything but how lucky he is to have this man in his life.
The feeling continues as they both lay in James' bed. Will with his head tucked into his lovers neck, warm hands running up and down his bare back as he slowly runs his fingers through the hair on his boyfriend's chest.