Sonny was being lazy. He lay on the grass, stretching, his head just a few inches from Will's knee, his eyes closed. Will wanted to tell him he could put his head on Will's lap, but he didn't dare. He also wanted to begin the written questions game and that required Sonny to sit. For the moment, he looked like he needed to relax so Will waited, taking in Sonny's beautiful face and dark hair. He suddenly realized that his fingers were having a mind of their own and had dug in Sonny's hair. It was soft, very short, feeling very different than Gabi's.

There was a purr. Will gave a start and took his hand off his boyfriend but his wrist was captured. For a second, it felt like his stomach went down his legs, while his heart was beating fast.

"Why d'you stop?"

"Sorry, I didn't realize... Are you okay with it?I don't want to presume..."

Sonny did sat down, with a big frown on his face. He didn't seem mad, more... puzzled. He loosened his grip on Will, letting his hand slide over Will's skin until he was only grasping the tip of his fingers.

"I don't get it, Will. You said you have been in a relationship before, right? With that girl? Did you have to ask her that kind of stuff?"

"Yes, but..."

"But what?"

"It's different... I mean, you're a man. There are so many things that are different. At the LGBT Center, I hear the guys talking and I don't understand most of it..."

Sonny cut him short with a kiss. Will's messy mind came to a halt and once again he acted on instinct, his fingers caressing Sonny's temple and moving up.

They parted after a minute, lips still chasing each other. Sonny grinned, like a Johnny did when he was given a new gift.

"I'm your boyfriend, Will. You're allowed to touch me anyway you want. In fact, I'd rather you be the one who takes all the first steps. I'm more experienced so it would be difficult for you to shock me. And believe me when I say that all kind of touches are welcomed. I am really into you, Will."

Will got the impression that Sonny was blushing but it might have been a trick of light. They were sitting under the shade of a big oak tree and the light wind was pushing the leaves around, creating pools of bright on their skin. Sonny pressed Will's hand, then added:

"And yes, the gay community has its own codes and culture and you'll get to it but the most important is the freedom. There are no rigid rules, not just one way of living one's sexuality. So we can go at the pace we want, do what we both feel is right. My biggest priority at the moment is respecting you. You're your own person and I won't force anything, ever."

"I know and I appreciate it. I wish I was less sensitive."

"No, don't! That's something I love about you Will."

There was a pause, the moment stilled in the air. Will smiled, relieved and fluttered. The first L word. Sonny had a point, it was like being with Gabi. It was Will who had first said he loved her. She had never really said it back, though. Sonny seemed so sincere, Will felt all warm inside. One day, he would know what to answer back.

He needed to change the subject and remembered his list of questions. Sonny agreed and took out his own. They were a lot alike at first, easy and mostly about taste. He was very interested when he learned that Will had three younger siblings and they talked about children for a moment.

"I'm the youngest myself. I love my brothers to death. As you've heard, I would give anything for them to be happy and healthy, including my blood and organs. We fight a lot, too, though. I guess I can be very passionate..." Will blushed, hearing this. No matter where the conversation went, they always reacted. It was so strange to desire that much. The mix of emotions and arousal was threatening to make Will lose his mind.

He decided it was time to use the more intimate questions. He started with the last one:

"What do you like about me? Apart from my sensitivity... I mean..."

Sonny cocked an eyebrow:

"You mean physically?"

Will was looking at the grass as he nodded. Sonny cupped his chin and waited for him to look up. There was a fire in the brown eyes.

"I like all of you. I dream about your body. Remember when we first met and I saw you with your shirt off." It was almost impossible to gulp so Will stopped trying. "You looked like a model, like a semi-god. It took all my will power not to kiss you." Sonny took a breath, then corrected himself " In fact, it was much more than kissing. I wanted you. I still do, so much."

Will forgot the questions. He forgot the grass he was sitting on, the other people around them. He forgot everything that wasn't Sonny. His voice was trembling but he was sure:

"I'm ready..."

"For what?"

"To go to your place. And try some... discover things with you. I don't know how much, but I want to try."

"You're sure?"

Sonny looked so vulnerable now, Will wanted to hold him. Instead, he got up and led him to the car. Once there, they kissed against the door, so hard it was almost painful. Sonny was in control again but barely. Will began fantasizing where these hands on his back could go, how it would feel. He pleaded:

"Sonny, drive, now..."