Maybe it was stupid and hopeless, but Cormac still wanted Chris, even with him being the one who broke it off. They ‘dated’ for almost a year and only the first two months were a fake relationship. The latter part encroached the L word’s territory, but then came the university acceptance, and Cormac had to be the responsible one. Chris was about to turn down the offer, opting to stay with Cormac instead of a coast-to-coast long distance romance. That, coupled with the fact that Chris would have had a very different experience in university had he been single. Everyone should start university being single. There was so much joy in meeting new people, dating and experimenting, that Cormac didn’t feel right robbing Chris off. He was too busy for long distance, anyways. That wouldn't have been fair to Chris.
But then, running into the other at this award show, whilst anticipated, still had him floored with longing. They hadn’t spoke, but his eyes stole short glances at the younger thorough the night. When the gala ended and the crowd moved to a second venue for the after party, as his blood alcohol level started to raise, so did his longing for Chris. Their eyes met, and Chris, still mischievous as ever, did the one thing that always got Cormac going: he spread his legs a little more, one hand resting innocently on his thigh, but much too close to his groin to be anything but. And then there was a slight nod towards the exit, and Cormac found himself following the other away from the dance floor, into a deserted hallway where the heavy beat receded into a quiet thumping. They still hadn’t spoken a word when Cormac crowded into the restroom after Chris, lock clicking shut behind him. He leaned against it, eyes taking in the younger fully. Cormac had been following Chris over the years, but the photos didn’t do Chris any justice. In front of him was no longer a lanky teenager, but a man, solid and sturdy in custom Brioni’s. Cormac’s eyes followed the sleek cut of Chris’ suit, arousal soaring when his gaze dropped down. Inadvertently, a moan escaped his lips, legs done weak as he sank to his knees. His hands shot out to grab the sides of Chris’ hips and he leaned forward, pressing his face against the younger’s front.