A/N: Having seen Dan Vs the Barber, I chose to make Dan's character somewhat more amorous as in the beginning of said episode while trying not to go too OOC. Please accept my apologies if this has been far from accomplished or less than satisfactory to you the viewers. ^^;

"Umm..hi Dan." Chris choked out meekly as Dan's stern unwavering gaze met him. He hoped to play off what might have been overheard, despite how unlikely that was of happening now.

"Cut the crap, Chris. What was that just about?" Dan demanded, jabbing a thumb in direction of the bathroom.

Chris felt a bead of sweat start to trickle down his forehead, but maintained his resolve. "Wait, what was what about?" His gaze averted to the floor when Dan poked a finger into his chest. "I knew it! You're keeping something from me! I'm not stupid, I heard you talking to Elise about me!" Dan's tone was serious a determined glare on his face as his eyes locked onto that of his friend's. He wasn't about to back down now.

Chris felt himself become uneasy as Dan backed him against a wall quite figuratively and literally for that matter and let his shoulders slump in defeat. "Fine, you really want to know? Elise felt ignored by me, said I wasn't focused on her like I should've been and she was right. She thinks I'm too focused on you."

Dan contemplated this for a moment as he stood there, the realization not registering. "So…?" He finally managed urging Chris to proceed with his point.

Sighing in defeat, Chris let the words leave his mouth well aware that he'd likely regret it later. "Okay don't take this the wrong way but Elise thinks there's more going on between the two of us, like that we're involved."

The room fell absolutely silent for a moment after those words were spoken, anticipation hanging in the air like a thick fog as Chris awaited Dan's reaction and feeling a knot forming in his gut. Dan on the other hand was at a loss of words, a stunned look on his face. Finally he rubbed his chin as he looked back at Chris. "How exactly do you feel about me?"

Needless to say Chris was shocked. Dan wasn't fuming insulted or grossed out at what Elise had insinuated, this new question however sent his mind reeling as he fumbled with an answer to something he'd never quite thought about. How did he feel about Dan?

He'd never thought of Dan in a romantic way and yet now that he was presented with such a question, it intrigued him. "Well, Dan. Now that I think about it, I've never looked at you romantically. What about you?" He finally responded. How indeed did Dan feel about him as well? He always did call him first whenever he felt he'd been wronged and berated him relentlessly whenever Chris ignored him, but all of that could mean nothing..or maybe not.

Chris felt his throat become dry as he waited for his friends answer. What if Dan did have feelings for him and not just the romantic kind, but the carnal kind as well?

He suddenly became tense as his shorts became tighter beneath his robe, causing the fabric to tent slightly and wondering if Dan would notice.

Dan moved in closer seemingly not noticing what had just transpired or so Chris thought as he watched a smile form on the other's lips. Dan pulled the taller of the two closer to him, his breath on Chris's ear. "What about me? Well let's just say I've waited a long time for this." Dan's voice became more smooth and dark with that sentence, his presence more commanding right now but to Chris it always had been and he was always all to willing to bend to his will. It was funny, really. Despite his stature, Dan held an intimidating air as if it came natural to him.

Pressing his lips against Chris's, Dan sought to explore every inch of his friend's mouth with a newfound hunger and passion. How he'd waited, but never had the opportunity to act arisen until now. There was so much lost time that Dan was determined to fill in the here and now as he drew Chris down to the floor, his body now against that of Chris's and aware of the little secret underneath Chris's robe. Reaching under the loosely tied garment, Dan broke the kiss with a smirk. Moving his hand over his friend's swollen arousal, Dan went in for another kiss only to have his advances refused..

Chris pressed his hand against his friend's chest despite being affected their encounter. "I'm not sure about this, Dan." He spoke, a tremble audible in his voice.

"No, you're just nervous.." came Dan's confident reply but found his sentence cut short.

"I need time to think about this and sort out my feelings." Reaching a hand nervously behind his head, Chris couldn't help but feel bad for Dan as he stood and readjusted his clothes before heading back into the bedroom and going through the satchel he'd packed for some fresh clothes.

Dan propped himself in the doorway unusually confident for a man usually so ill tempered. "Come on Chris, I've known you for how many years now? Besides your reaction said it all." Dan gestured casually to his own groin to emphasize his point. Chris simply rolled his eyes before smoothing the wrinkles out of his trademark orange shirt and khakis and adjusting his belt. "Listen, you're just going to have to trust me on this. You wouldn't just jump into a relationship if you hadn't wasn't absolutely sure would you?"

"..of course not." Dan moved away from the doorframe and followed Chris into the kitchen, watching intently as he picked up his car keys.

"Where are we going?" He asked still a tad oblivious until Chris gave him a look. "You mean where am 'I' going? I'm sorry Dan, but I've already said it before. I have to figure out where I want to go with this. At least give me that. I'll be back in a few hours."

Dan's brow furrowed at this in a stubborn expression and as much as he wanted to change his friend's mind, as much as he wanted to grab him and kiss him fiercely right then and there, he let him walk out the door. He waited three seconds, then five until his fist met the closed door in a fit of frustration. Now all he could do was wait and yet already he had a plan in the works.

As Chris drove, thoughts flooded his mind. Was this something he really wanted? He asked himself over and over again. It was hard to deal with the situation between him and Elise, let alone having to decipher a wave of new feelings for another so soon. Not that he blamed Dan, in fact the more he thought it over the more it became obvious the guy had feelings for him as he recounted memories of their exploits. In fact Dan was somewhat obsessed yet how had he never noticed before?

Soon reaching his destination, Chris stopped the car at a quiet field on the outskirts of the city. Perhaps in this peaceful solitude, he would find the answers that he needed. Walking into the field, which the overgrown weeds and occasional flower wafted in the breeze, he came to a large flat rock and sat down. 'Do I really want to be with him?' He asked as the wind ruffled his hair and storm clouds hung overhead.

Remembering again the memories he had with Dan, Chris searched his feelings. Annoyance, nervousness friendship and comradery came to mind easily enough and yet there was more. Perhaps a few repressed feelings?

Chris then realized that there were feelings for Dan that he had tried to keep hidden from himself in his mind. It was undeniable now as he felt a blush form over his face as his hidden desires began to surface. Even if they were as innocent as wanting to just hug the guy or show him compassion to counter the hate he had for the world and yet so much more existed even still.

Feeling the breeze getting strong, Chris reveled in these new emotions as he laid back on the rock, his voice barely a whisper. 'I love him.' He said this as if it were an amazing discovery a small smile forming on his lips as he relaxed there. 'I wonder if that new Deli on Vanowen Street has opened yet.'

After stopping by the Deli and picking up some sandwiches for Dan and himself, Chris found himself parked alongside the dingy apartment building. Sitting for a moment, Chris debated the scenario while he fiddled with the car keys, trying to prepare himself. He knew how eager Dan was already from their first encounter, and this left him feeling awkward and in need of quelling his nerves.

Shutting the car door, Chris glanced at the sky. It had gotten awfully dark on the way home, the rain just beginning to sprinkle and the sky overhead thick with black clouds as he knocked on Dan's door

No answer.

"Come on Dan, open the door!" Chris begged but still nothing. Trying the doorknob, he found it to surprisingly be unlocked and let himself in finding the lights off, and setting the bag of food on the counter.

"Dan..?" He called worriedly hoping for an answer but the place remained silent except for Mr. Mumbles purr as he rubbed against Chris's feet.

"Listen Dan, I'm sorry I left. I've found out a few things about myself and well.." Chris stopped as he saw a shadow move quickly past a window and felt a chill down his spine. Was it Dan or had someone broken in? "Umm..Dan is that you?" Chris asked in a weak and terrified voice.

Right after that, he felt something brush against his back, followed by a hushed voice…

"You don't have to tell me anything, Chris. I already know your answer." Dan spoke eerily soft as he brushed his hands over Chris's hips and letting them linger there for a moment before slipping in front of him. 'Follow me into the bedroom.' He commanded of Chris in a smooth tone. He knew Chris would listen, he always did.

When he and Chris were together in the dimly lit room, Dan moved beside the bed, motioning for Chris to sit. Chris obeyed and felt the beginnings of an arousal as Dan set about unzipping his jeans, which didn't seem to bother him in the least. Rising up, Chris felt somewhat awkward about his jeans and boxers being removed and being exposed to his friend as a blush formed on his face.

Once in position in front of Chris, Dan lightly touched the arousal before him in a delicate way, his eyes finding Chris's. "Don't speak, just enjoy." There was that unusually soft tone again lingering on his words.

Leaning forward, Dan proceeded to lick his entire length, while one of his hands massaged Chris's balls carefully. Gritting his teeth from the raw pleasure from this alone, Chris thought back. Elise had never given him oral before.

Without so much as a moment's notice, Dan began sucking on the head of Chris's arousal carefully working his way down. He was being extra careful to take his time, eventually enveloping his entire length. His mouth was like fire against Chris's skin, an inferno of passion that burned the very core of his soul. At least his mouth was good for more than just ranting and cursing. Chris smirked at this thought between the small gasps as he watched the other work. Breath hitching in his throat momentarily Chris tightened his hold on the bed sheets as he neared completion. "Ahh..Dan don't stahh.." Chris fumbled with words as he panted, Dan now moving rapidly up and down on him until he was at his peak. "Oh gosh..I'm gonna...ahhnnh..!" Chris tensed as his release poured into Dan's mouth, a little dripping down his chin as he parted and proceeded to swallow.

Dan smirked as he made his way over Chris's body, straddling him. That familiar look of sheer confidence mixed with mischievousness, how had Chris never felt the sheer intensity of it until now? Even more, he was Dan's focus, his prey. Such thoughts made his skin tingle and his breath hitch softly in his throat as he was overcame by his friend, his thumbs sliding under the edges of his shirt pushing it from his body in a slow taunting way and tossed carelessly aside.

Gentle kisses touched Chris's chest, each one like the kiss of a glorious flame with which he wanted to burn in forever as he closed his eyes, his voice

softly uttering the other's name. Surely Dan was drawing out the process in order to make him sweat and oh how it was working.

As quickly as it began, Dan stood up. 'Turn around and bend over." He whispered urgently, lust lacing his voice. He himself hadn't bothered with undressing, no for some reason he liked it better this way. Satisfied with Chris's obedience, he set to work moving his fingers to his mouth. "Suck them for me." He commanded of him as he leaned down, breath hot against his ear.

Chris's tongue caressed his fingers fervently, understanding of the reason and not at all willing to keep him waiting. Every fiber in his body ached for this moment now, this climax.

Once Dan was satisfied with Chris's work he gently slid one finger into him, earning a gasp from the other. "God Chris, could you be any tighter?" He pondered aloud amazed and at the same time aroused, his finger writhing against the tightness and soon joined by a second.

Whimpering was the only response Chris could manage to give, his whole body fine tuned on the new sensations, lusting for more as he struggled to wait patiently.

"Dan..please.."

Dan merely smiled at this. He truly did have him well trained if he could elicit such a response in him. Words were not needed now however, only actions.

Sliding his fingers out, Dan carefully positioned himself at Chris's entrance gently pushing in. In all honesty he was deceptively well endowed despite what his height implied and now Chris was fully understanding of this fact.

Slowly inch-by-inch pushed into Chris, with soft yet strained utterances of the shorter one's namesake filling the room until he was buried to the hilt.

"Are you ready for this?" Dan asked though no answer was needed, as it was already obvious.

Pulling out almost entirely, he thrust back in firm and hard. He wasn't about to let Chris forget their first time, not if he could help it.

With each thrust came a more slow deliberateness, the sensations filling them both like an electric pulse. Dan kept this rhythm for a while, slow hard and deep as if each thrust were a reminder to Chris of his dominance over him.

Dan couldn't help but be mesmerized by Chris's moans and cries, the desperation in his desire. He sensed he had wanted this for sometime as well, which made him all the more driven.

Gaining momentum, Dan felt a spark awaken in him, a burning primal lust that intensified his movements. He needed this.

Looking down upon Chris, he noticed his body trembling and his moans that of sincere approval, his climax wasn't too far off now. The man beneath him trembled in the throes of sheer electric lust and came onto the bed sheets. Feeling the tightness constricting around him, Dan felt a wave of white-hot pleasure over his body followed his own lustful outcry and hard release.

Removing himself from his friend, Dan found himself turned on at the sight of his own fluids seeping out of his friend, but chose to take no further action other than cuddling next to that of a very spent Chris who was now drifting off into a peaceful sleep. Perhaps the most peaceful he'd had since the breakup. Smiling, Dan rose up carefully so as not to wake him. "Rest well, Chris." He spoke in a loving whisper and kissed him gently on his lips before curling back against him, exhausted and ready for a nap himself. The rain outside became steadier; it's pitter-patter lulling him into a blissful sleep as well.

For once in his life, the world wasn't such a horrible place after all.