Chapter 44

Obsidian handed Zine a cotton candy stick.

“Well?” Obsidian said while looking at Zine expectantly.

Zine slowly peeled off some of the pink fluff and popped it into his mouth. As the sweet cotton melted in his mouth Zine's eyes fluttered and he grinned.

“Yeah I definitely like cotton candy.”

Obsidian smiled sweetly at him.

Zine turned around in a circle while holding his cotton candy, taking in the faire Obsidian brought him to.

“What did you want to do first?” Obsidian asked.

Zine slowly turned towards Obsidian and grinned evilly. He peeled off another piece of cotton candy and held it out towards Obsidian. He took the piece out of Zine's fingers with his mouth, his tongue gently licked Zine's fingertip before he withdrew.

Zine's face flamed, and Obsidian chuckled at his reaction.

“So uh! The scrambler anyone?” Zine squeaked out.

Zine turned around and tottered off towards the rides with Obsidian in tow. They found the end of the line and waited for their turn. Obsidian brushed against Zine's side and tried to steal a bite of his cotton candy. Zine quickly moved his hand out of his mouths reach and stepped back while laughing. Quickly Zine peeled off another piece for Obsidian. While they waited in line they ended up devouring the rest of the cotton candy. As their turn came up and they got into different seats Zine noticed Obsidian looking a bit moody over not being in the same seat.

Zine grinned.

This was going to be fun, Zine thought.

As they whirled around, Zine first kept his hands over his face and each time he passed Obsidian he flashed him funny poses. Moose antlers over his head, pretending to be on a plane with his arms stretched out, randomly pointing at Obsidian with a serious face as he whizzed by him. By the time the ride was over Obsidian was a giggling wreck.

Feeling accomplished Zine dragged Obsidian through several other rides until they ended up getting in the tunnel of love ride. Feeling euphoric, Zine leaned beside Obsidian in the dark, Zine held his hand and brought it up to his mouth to kiss the back of it. He felt Obsidians other hand trace the side of his face, his pupils grew until he could see Obsidian in the dark. He leaned down and gently kissed Zine, Obsidians arms slowly pulled him into his lap until he was straddling him. Obsidians tongue danced over Zine's, inviting him to be his partner. Slowly they danced together, twisting, twirling, dipping, they burned together in the dark.

Obsidians hand brushed through the back of his hair and down his back.

*Beep!* The ride will be ending soon please remember to keep your hands and feet inside the boat until you reach the ledge!

Zine slowly pulled his tongue from Obsidians mouth and climbed off him feeling a bit dizzy. As the boat landed Obsidian climbed out and helped Zine out of the ride.

Obsidian… was acting different from these last few weeks… he was actually touching him again. As they exited the tunnel he noticed the sun was mostly set, it was growing dark so the rides and stalls were turning their lights on. The two headed towards the food stalls to get a few snacks and drinks. They lounged around on some benches as the sun completely set and the skys colors bled to black.

“.... Ferris wheel?” Zine said with a grin.

Obsidian smiled and lead him towards the ride. They didn't have to wait long and soon were up in the air. Zine leaned into Obsidian, pleased that he wasn't pulling away like the last few weeks.

“Obsidian?”

“Yes love?”

“Why were you basically refusing to touch me for the last few weeks?”

“........ I wanted to give you time to get used to this.”

“…..Get used to what?”

“I wanted you to have a chance to get comfortable being with me in a relationship before I pushed it further and ended up upsetting you. You… seemed really hesitant when you asked me out so I figured I needed to work on getting you to like me more before getting physical again, otherwise I might scare you off.”

“.... Obsidian….” Zine stared at him, trying to comprehend the complex feelings that were roaring through him.

Obsidian had been thinking about him, REALLY thinking about him. He hadn't selfishly pursued his own desires to a point that would have broken Zine. He had thought Obsidian would have pushed him into doing things he wasn't ready for but he hadn't, he learned from before when he had gotten angry to take it slower. Obsidian only had it in his mind to cherish Zine, to show him the love and patience he never had anyone show him before. He had thought that Obsidians mountain of piled up love would crush him. But he could see, Obsidian was only thinking about mining the precious gems from said mountain and laying them at Zine's feet. He wanted Zine to slowly explore the mountain, to plant memories like wild flowers and to create a beautiful scenery, to breathe life into the cold and empty earth that was his soul.

A breeze lightly fluttered Zine's hair as he sat beside Obsidian.

“Zine? Look at the lights are they not beautiful?”

Zine blinked and looked in front of him, carnival rides and stalls flashed brilliantly at him.

Their hands were intertwined, he leaned into Obsidians side. He could feel Obsidians eyes on him, slowly he turned and stared up to him. Zine's other hand came up and cupped his cheek. Obsidian leaned his face into Zine's palm and his eyes fluttered closed. Zine softly brushed his lips against Obsidians and loved the sharp intake of breath that came from his actions. Zine let go of Obsidians hand and brought it up to brush through his soft hair. His hand traveled over his shoulder and partially down his spine. Zine came closer and kissed him deeper until he relinquished control, his mouth opened up. Zine felt Obsidians body relax and his hand traveled to Zine's lower back.

A breezed flowed past the two and with it brought the scent of sugar and chocolate.

They deepened the kiss and the ferris wheels seat rocked slightly, startling the two.

They started moving downwards again as their turn was over.

As they left the seat Obsidian still held onto Zine's hand while leading him towards the car. Zine leaned his head onto Obsidians shoulder while the man drove them home. As they parked near the mansion Obsidian kissed Zine's temple and got out of the car just to run around it and open Zine's door. Still slightly embarrassed to be treated so highly Zine got out of the car and took Obsidians hand. They walked into the mansion and down the hallway. Before they could pass Obsidians room Zine paused in front of his door, hesitating for a moment he decided to take a bit of a risk.

“Obsidian?”

“Yes love?”

“Ummm… wou- could I spend the night with you…. In your room?” Zine managed to stutter out while his face burned.

Zine could feel Obsidians hand tighten his hold on him.

“UH! Not tHAt I- I am not saying we are going to...do things… but just to stay with you for a little while longer… OF! OF COURSE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO I CAN LEAVE YOU ALONE! I mean! If you want some alone time! Uh!!!!..... What am I even saying!” Zine quickly tried to dash off before being hugged from behind.

Obsidian kissed his neck and held him close in his arms.

“I would love it if you joined me tonight Zine.”

“Meep!... Let- let me go like get ready and stuff, change into pj’s and whatever…”

Obsidian squeezed him gently for a moment as Zine's heart hammered in his chest. Suddenly Obsidian kissed his neck and gently licked up to his ear, then down to suck slowly on his pulse. He traced his collar bone with his lips and sucked lightly on his nape while Zine trembled in his arms.

“Ob-Obsidian! I need to go shower and get dressed if i'm going to spend the night with you!” Zine gasped.

Zine's knees buckled and he fell into Obsidians body. Obsidian held him up and snuggled his face into Zine's hair.

“I don't want to let you go after hearing you say that, I am afraid you will change your mind.”

Zine forced his legs to hold him up again.

“Im-im not going to change my mind! But! Don't think we're going to do those types of things! Just sleep or maybe talk a bit! LIKE A SLEEPOVER! NOTHING INAPPROPRIATE.” Zine squeaked out.

Slowly Obsidian loosened his grip and Zine dashed towards his door, his face aflamed he turned to look back at Obsidian.

“I’ll-I’LL BE OVER IN A BIT!”

Zine dashed into his room and slammed the door behind him.

He shuddered as he rubbed the fresh mark Obsidian left on his neck while walking into the bathroom.