Underwater (1/?)
Title: Underwater
Author: Clethena
Rating: R
Pairing(s): Shannon/Tomo, Jared/Matt
Disclaimer: Don't own the boys, none of this happened for real..thankfully.
Author's note: This fic was inspired by a certain movie from the 90's.
Beta: Cat
Warnings: sadness towards the end
New York Bay
June the 13th 2006
Jared was the first to step out from the cab and his gaze landed on the large ship waiting for them at the bay. This cruise would be a way for the guys to just relax and escape their daily chores for a few days.
"Look at the size of that thing," Tomo exclaimed as he stood next to the vocalist.
"I suppose the rooms will be pretty big then too," Shannon said to his boyfriend quietly and he responded with a grin. They took their luggage and headed towards the stairway, Matt walking next to Jared and Tomo walking next to Shannon.
"Call me paranoid but that ship looks a little risky," Matt stated. Jared looked at his boyfriend questioningly. "Isn't Titania a little too similar to the name of a certain ship that sunk about 90 years ago?" The vocalist shook his head with a smile and took the bassist's free hand in his.
"We'll be safe, baby..This is the 21st century, everything works a bit better than it did back then," he assured. After a moment Matt nodded his head slowly and smiled a little. He held his boyfriend's hand a little tighter as they walked up the stairs and into the ship. The other couple followed close behind.
"All aboard! Two minutes 'til take-off!" one of the ship staff announced. The remaining passengers hurried their way into the large ship. The guys' mouths gaped open at the size of the hallway which looked like a mansion.
"This is gonna be a cruise to remember," Jared thought out loud.
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"This is amazing!" Tomo praised as he and Shannon entered their room. It was decorated beautifully with curtains that resembled something from the 19th century and matching furniture, with a large bed. There was also a table with a tall mirror, decorated with a gold-colored wooden frame. "Your brother should take us on cruises a lot more often, Shan." Shannon nodded in agreement before giving his boyfriend a small kiss.
"How about we unpack our bags and test the bed?" he suggested with a smirk.
"Sounds like a plan," Tomo smirked back. He lifted his bag onto the bed and unzipped it. "You know..This room kinda reminds me of Titanic..The scene where Jack drew Rose's picture." Shannon chuckled.
"I guess I'll be Jack then," he joked. Tomo hit him in the arm playfully. "What? Your hair is long enough to be Rose..With the exception that I won't end up at the bottom of a frozen ocean."
"Better keep it that way too..Jack," the guitarist chuckled.
"I will..Rose," the drummer shot back. After they were done unpacking, the couple laid down on the bed. The mattress was just perfect and comfortable and the sheets were red velvet. Tomo sighed contently and turned to face his boyfriend. Instead of speaking any further Shannon moved a little closer 'til their lips touched. They spent the next two hours enjoying each other in the confines of the beautifully decorated room.
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Jared and Matt were standing at the deck, looking down at the passing ocean. They had gone out to get some air 'cause they wanted to save their 'bed tests' for later. They used to be just as eager as their two bandmates but during the past year they'd started focusing on other important things too, like planning their future together. Planning in the more official, serious sense. There was the definite possibility of getting married someday soon.
Two little girls ran past them giggling and their parents were following close behind, telling their daughters to slow down.
"Will it be like that for us too?" Jared asked thoughtfully.
"Running with our parents right behind us?" The vocalist gave Matt a playful hit in the arm. "I know what you meant, Jay. Who knows, maybe it will be." Jared smiled softly, entwining their fingers together. There was another silence as they both dove into their own thoughts. The small waves made splashing noises against the side of the large ship as it sailed forward on the wide Atlantic ocean.
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Tomo was lying on top of Shannon, feeling the drummer's hands carress his back. They had come to the conclusion that it was indeed a very good bed. Tomo's face was nuzzled against the side of his boyfriend's neck and his sweaty hair clung partially to the drummer's shoulder.
"Shan?"
"Yeah?"
"I love you." The guitarist lifted his head and looked straight into Shannon's hazel eyes.
"I love you too, Tome," the drummer responded with an affectionate smile. The confessions were sealed by a long, loving kiss. Tomo's head returned to its previous position and he breathed in the musky scent. He was feeling so comfortable and relaxed that he fell asleep. Shannon stayed awake for a couple more hours, listening to the Croatian's steady breathing and holding his arms protectively around the slim figure.