The sun was rising over the distant mountains, the early rays of sun striking the surface of the lake. The light reflecting from the water hit Tivon, who was sitting by the window sipping his morning coffee. He loved the view from their bedroom window. Especially in the morning.

He felt a kiss on his cheek and then arms wrapping around him, hugging him closer to his warm body.

»Good morning.«

Tivon looked up to meet Elias smile. Tivon reached up and kissed him. »Good morning.«

He looked back out the window and Elias leaned on his shoulder, taking in the smell of the coffee. »Your birthday's tomorrow.«

Tivon took a sip of his coffee. »You didn't forget?«

»Of course I didn't.« Elias sat beside him. »So what did you plan on doing?«

Tivon put down his cup and leaned on the window. »Nothing in particular. Didn't really make any plans.«

»That's good,« He reached into his pocket. »Because I did.«

Tivon looked at him as Elias pulled out two plane tickets and handed them to Tivon.

»Paris? A day trip to Paris?!« Tivon looked up, his eyes glowing. »Elias, you know you didn't have to. You don't need to spend money for me.«

»No, no, no. We are going, the ticket and the hotel are already booked.«

»What about your university? You need to save money for that.«

Elias waved his hand. »Don't worry about that. Besides Rea and Ivan also founded the trip.«

»Oh, so you talked Rea and Ivan into this?« Smirked Tivon.

»I didn't have to. I just told them my plan and they gave half of the money to me. And Ivan also volunteered to drive us to the airport.«

Tivon laughed. »Of course they did.«

»What can I say, I'm a charmer.« He slowly leaned towards Tivon, his long black hair falling over his shoulder. Tivon adored the sweet, salty smell of him. Elias brushed his lips against Tivons. »And if you don't say yes and pack your things, we're gonna miss the plane.«

Tivon kissed him and ran to his wardrobe, giggling to himself. Elias smiled and followed.

Ivan was already waiting for them in his car. Elias put their suitcases in the back and joined Tivon on the back seats.

»New hairstyle, huh?«

Ivan looked back at Elias and smiled. »A little change is always welcomed.«

Elias leaned back into his seat and closed his eyes. »I preferred it longer.«

Ivan went through his short hair, frowning.

»I like it.« Said Tivon.

»Thank you, Tivon.« He looked at him in the rear-view mirror. »I see you've changed something too.«

Tivon looked up. »Huh?« Ivan pointed at his nose. »The septum piercing?«

Ivan nodded. »Looks good on you.«

»Thank you.« Smiled Tivon.

Ivan noticed Elias already dozing off. »Late night partying?«

Tivon looked at Elias. »Not really. He had an important exam yesterday.«

»How is it going for him? I couldn't imagine how hard it must be to go to university that late.«

»He's doing amazing.« Tivon smiled and took Eliass hand in his. »I know that he did it mostly for me, but he's been enjoying it and he is doing well. I'm proud of him.«

»That's good to hear.«

Tivon put in his headphones and leaned against the window, looking at the scenery. The forest fields slowly turned into fields with villages and then into a more suburb area. They really are living in the middle of nowhere. Tivon nudged Elias, when they arrived at the airport.

Elias yawned. »That was a nice five minute nap.«

»Five minutes? More like three hours.« Laughed Tivon.

»Really?«

Ivan stopped the car. »Regret living in the middle of nowhere?«

»Nope. Never. Thanks for the drive Ivan.« He exited the car and took the suitcases out.

»I'll pick you up when you get back. Enjoy the trip!«

Tivon smiled. »Thank you Ivan.«

He closed the car doors and Ivan drove away. Elias looked at Tivon.

»You ready?«

»With you? Always.«

It took them almost five hours to get to Paris. Firstly, they almost missed the flight because they couldn't find the right gate and when they finally found it, the plane got delayed for an hour. Secondly, when they landed, Tivon found out that Elias didn't think about how they would get to their hotel. So they needed to find a taxi that wouldn't cost them too much money. And if that wasn't all, the taxi dropped them at the wrong hotel and they had to walk about thirty minutes. Tivon could see the frustration on Elias, that he tried to hide. He took his hand.

»Hey, it's not your fault.«

He sighed and squeezed his hand. »I know, I just want to make your birthday a special day, but everything has gone to shit already.«

»Hey, hey. It's not that bad and besides my birthday is tomorrow. Today doesn't count.«

»You're right.« He put a hand over Tivons shoulders and hugged him closer. »I promise that tomorrow will be better.«

Tivon held his hand over his shoulder. »Every day is better with you.«

»Don't sugar-coat me.« Said Elias but Tivon could see the big smirk on his face.

They arrived at the hotel, just as the sun was setting on a busy Paris. As they gave their suitcases to the staff, Elias leaned to Tivon and said.

»You can wait here, I'll get the keys.« He leaned to his ear and whispered. »And then you have me all for yourself.«

He giggled as he saw Tivon turn bright red and walked to the reception. Tivon set down on the couch and looked at his phone. He had new messages from Rea.

Enjoy your trip to Paris!! I hope one day will

be enough for you. I tried to convince

Elias to go for at least two days, but he wasn't

having it. I know he doesn't like being around

a lot of people, but still. It's Paris! I hope you'll

have a great time. xx

Just realized that we didn't talk about how

you'll get to the hotel from the airport.

Did you even get to Paris?!?!

Thank you Rea and don't worry,

one day will be just enough.

Yeah, we had to find a taxi and then

we still had to walk to the hotel.

But don't worry, we're here now.

I'll bring you something from here! xx

Elias wiggled the keys in front of him. »At least I didn't forget to book a room.«

»Thank god for your beautiful brain.« Said Tivon as he stood up and followed Elias to the elevator door.

As they were standing in the elevator, alone, Elias slid his hand down Tivons back, pulling him closer. He tilted his head to face him and kissed him.

»Can't even wait till we get to the hotel room?« Smiled Tivon and pulled him by his coat and kissed him back. »Desperate Elias.«

»How can I not be desperate, when you look so good just standing here.«

The elevator door opened. »Oh, shut up.«

Tivon grabbed his hand and pulled him out, running to their hotel room. He slipped the keys from Eliass hand and opened the door. Before Elias could say anything, Tivon shut the door and pinned Elias to the wall. He kissed him and kissed him and he didn't stop. Elias slid Tivons denim jacket off and then he took off his black coat, not letting his kiss off Tivons beautiful lips. Tivon grabbed his face and pulled him closer.

He slipped his hands down and picked him up, almost crashing both of them on the floor. They just laughed it off as Elias took them down the small corridor to the bedroom. He put Tivon down on the bed, continuing the kissing. Tivon slid Elias shirt off, his silver lily necklace falling on his chest. Tivon pushed him on his back, and removed his T-Shirt. He looked down into Elias blue eyes. Dear god, he loved his eyes. He could stare at them for eternity.

»Mesmerized by my beauty again?«

»I just keep accidentally feeding your ego, don't I?«

Elias drew him closer. »Common keep feeding me with compliments.« He whispered in his ear. »But I would rather you keep your lips on mine.«

Tivon pressed his lips to Elias ears. »Ay, ay, captain.« He whispered and kissed him down his jawline, down his neck. He could feel Eliass body shiver with every kiss. It made Tivon giggle. To know that this tough big guy could become so fragile underneath his touch.

He looked at him again and moved a lock of hair off Elias face. He loved him, he loved him so much.

»Is everything okay?«

Tivon smiled gently and kissed him. Elias laid him beside him, kicking the sheets underneath them. They kissed and touched late into the night, tangled together underneath the sheets. As Tivon was about to go to sleep Elias asked.

»Tivon?« He turned around to him. »Tomorrow we'll do whatever you wish.«

»Anything?« Elias nodded. »Do you think we'll have enough time?«

Elias shrugged. »Probably not.«

Tivon looked at the ceiling. »Hmm, well I want-»

Elias pressed a finger to his mouth. »No. Not, until midnight.« Tivon smiled and nodded. »Now get some rest. You've been up the whole ride to Paris.«

»You know I hate sleeping in cars and planes.«

Elias kissed him on the forehead. »I know.«

»I love you.« Whispered Tivon.

Elias kissed him. »I love you too.«

Tivon woke up, hugging Eliass bear back. It was still strange. He knew what Elias had to go through and he knew that he didn't let anyone touch his back. Except for Tivon. Elias trusted him. Tivon knew his past and Elias loved him for understanding and that's why he trusted him.

Tivon pressed a kiss to his neck, waking up Elias. He turned around.

»Morning, your majesty.«

Tivon smiled. »Morning, my knight.«

Elias grabbed his waist and pulled him on his chest. He kissed him. »Happy birthday love.« He went through his scar over his eye. »Now you can tell me your birthday wishes.«

Tivon leaned his head on his chest. »Hmm, I want pancakes.«

»Pancakes?«

»What? We haven't eaten anything last night.« Elias raised his eyebrow. »That does not count!«

He smirked. »Anything else?«

»Coffee.«

Elias reached out and picked up the hotel phone on the nightstand and picked it up. »One plate of Crêpes, coffee with milk and a black coffee. Thank you.« He put down the phone.

»Anything else, your majesty.«

Tivon wiggled his feet. »I already have everything.«

»That is cliché... And am I worth less than Crêpes?«

»No.« He laughed, but he did think about his birthday wish. »Oh!«

His eyes glew up. »Books! I want to go to that bookstore down the street.«

He had this puppy eyes Elias loved. He kissed Tivon.

»So can we go?«

»Of course.« Smiled Elias.

He moved Tivons brown messy hair from his front and kissed him on the forehead. Tivons cheeks turned pink. He laid his head beside him, still laying on Eliass chest. He traced his finger on his scar on the jaw line.

»We're in Paris.«

Elias looked at him. »Yes.« He brushed his nose against his and closed his eyes. »Do you like it?«

»I haven't seen the city yet, but for now,« he brushed his lips to his. »It's been perfect.«

Elias held his arms, and gently laid him down on his back. »I can make it more perfect.«

A knock on a door interrupted them.

»Le petit déjeuner est prêt, Monsieur.«

Elias sighed. »Everyone always ruining the moments.« He whispered.

Tivon giggled.

»I'll get it.«

Elias reached for his pants and went to the door. He opened the door and put on his usual smirk. The woman holding the tray with breakfast turned bright red.

»V-votre petit-déjeuner, M-monsieur.« She stuttered and held the plate in front of him.

Elias took the tray and smiled. »Merci.«

Tivon had to hold in his laugh. Elias pronunciation was horrible. Elias returned to him with a tray on it a stack of Crêpes with strawberries and blueberries. He put the tray before Tivon and took his black coffee. He sat beside him and looked at Tivon enjoying his Crêpes. Tivon looked at him with a big smile.

»Do you want some?«

Elias just nodded off, smiling. Tivon picked up a strawberry with a fork and offered it to Elias. He ate it and drank his coffee. He stood up and put the empty cup on the tray. He put his silky hair into a messy bun.

»I'm just going to take a shower. You enjoy your breakfast.«

He walked to the bathroom as Tivon finished his pancakes. He reached for his denim jacket on the floor and pulled out his phone. He had a new message from Rea. She sent him a photo of her and Ivan with birthday hats on.

Happy Birthday Tiv!!

Hope that Elias isn't being

too grumpy!

Enjoy the day!!! xx

Tivon drank his coffee and thanked Rea. Elias came back, wrapped in a towel. He took the remaining blueberries and ate them.

»Are you gonna take a shower too?«

Tivon nodded. He took the clothes from his suitcase and headed to the bathroom. He took a warm shower and then he dressed up into a beige pants, white puffy sleeved shirt and an olive green crochet vest. Tivon fixed his black ring and looked at his scar across his eye. He knew that the whole of Paris will look at it. He sighed and smiled. Let them think whatever they want. He quickly fixed his messy hair to look a little bit less messy and headed back to the bedroom.

»What's that?«

Elias hair was in a braid and he was dressed in his black jeans with his usual black turtle neck sleeveless shirt, holding an envelope. »A present.«

»Wasn't the plane ticket enough?« He said as he walked to him. Elias handed him the envelop and Tivon opened it.

»Musée d'Orsay?« He looked up, his eyes almost watering. »Elias! I-...« He looked at the two tickets for the Musée d'Orsay and looked back at Elias. »Thank you.«

Elias smiled. Tivon grabbed his shirt and pulled him closer, kissing him. When they parted Elias asked.

»So where will we go first? The bookstore or the museum?«

Tivon smirked. »Definitely the museum.«

He ran to his bag and put in the tickets. Then he grabbed the hotel room keys and ran to the door. He turned to Elias. »Coming?«

»Yeah, yeah. I'm coming.«

He grabbed his coat and followed Tivon.