Ocean was getting more and more nervous as he waited for Sahar, and he tried to calm down, not wanting to be weird or awkward. Â Just relax, he told himself. Â You were naked with him last time and touching each otherâs dicks, so this is nothing compared to that. Â But that wasnât exactly true. Â Somehow a date felt more intimate to Ocean than making out and jerking each other off, though Ocean had spent the night. Â After what seemed like no time at all, there was a knock on his door, and Ocean rushed to answer it, tripping on his way. Â His knees hit the floor with a thud, one he was sure Sahar probably heard, but Ocean just got to his feet and made his way to the door. Â Upon seeing Sahar, Oceanâs fears and apprehensions melted away, and he was beaming; Sahar just had that effect on him. Â "Hi, Sahar,â he greeted the man simply. Â With the lights on, it was possible for Sahar to see into his apartment, and Ocean acknowledged, "Itâs no like your villa, but itâs enough for me.â Â He smiled into the kiss, and before Sahar could pull away, Ocean wrapped his arms around the man in a hug. Â "Iâve been thinking about doing that since the last time we were together,â he admitted, face against Saharâs shoulder. Â When he pulled away, Ocean added with a mischievous look on his face, "Well that and other things.â Â He thought Sahar would know what he meant. Â "Iâm ready, yeah,â he said, closing and locking the door behind him, and then the pair set off, Ocean reaching over to grab Saharâs hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.
Outside, the pair walked hand in hand, and Ocean looked up at the stars.  "Itâs so beautiful here and reminds me of the commune in a lot of ways,â Ocean told the other man.  "I feel so connected with nature there, and I do here too.  Itâs when Iâm at my happiestâŚI could never live in a big city like NYC.â  He realized then that he wasnât sure where they were going, so Ocean asked, "Are we walking?  Or are we driving?  Or biking?â  There were a lot of bicycles chained in front of the building, including Oceanâs own, so maybe one was Saharâs.
Sahar smiled at the other and licked over his lips. He noticed the otherâs apartment, but shook his head as Ocean mentioned it being enough. âYou donât have to explain. If you like it, then itâs perfect, isnât it?â He smiled softly and hugged the other back and gently rubbed the otherâs back, giving a soft laugh. âOh? Iâm glad that I made such a memory. Hopefully I can keep up the streak and make tonight just as amazing for you.â He smiled and took a step back, waiting for Ocean to lock his door before taking the otherâs hand so they could begin walking. âIâm glad that you agreed to a second date... or perhaps a first one? Iâm honestly not sure what to call this.â He laughed easily and shrugged.
Sahar listened to Ocean talk about the commune once more as well as the island. âI quite like the city. But Iâve always enjoyed having the ability to get lost in a group of people and itâs much harder to do that in the country.â He chuckled and nodded his head at the other. âWeâre walking. I figured weâd just go to the Grotto for dinner? And after we could go on the beach or talk a walk somewhere else?â