#even though i don't know anything about golf or meteor showers lol

[unicorndads]

Garrett's giddy excitement was contagious.

Andrew grinned as he took out the key his friend had lent him and let them into the golf course. It was after hours, after dark, so it looked very different from when he would play there. The large, empty grounds might have even been spooky, if Garrett wasn't there.

Andrew felt a sense of pride as the two men walked through the empty turf. He had invited his best friend to Illinois, after he had been so kindly invited to Washington. He wanted his family to accept Garrett into their lives, much like what Garrett's family had done for him. The trip was going surprisingly well, and it got even better when he learned of an upcoming meteor shower. He knew he had to surprise Garrett with it.

The larger man stayed next to him, but his head was twisting and turning as he took in their surroundings. He seemed to literally be buzzing with excitement, itching to explore. And Andrew would have let him, if they weren't on a time crunch.

He led Garrett to the highest hill and spread out a large blanket he had brought. Garrett's giggles filled the air as they settled onto their backs, and Andrew couldn't contain his own either.

"This is amazing," Garrett sighed out, looking up at the night sky. It was so clear without the harsh LA lights, so vast. Andrew couldn't look too long without questioning his place in the world, so he decided to just focus on Garrett until the shower started. "Thank you so much for bringing me here, Andrew."

"Of course, man. It's something you would have done for me."

Andrew saw a wide grin form on Garrett's face as his eyes roamed sky. "This is beautiful."

"Ya," Andrew agreed quietly. You are. Andrew flushed, ashamed at the thought that had been creeping into his mind much more often lately. In that moment, he was glad of the distance between them.

But of course, Garrett decided to scoot closer. Andrew wondered if it was subconscious, but realized it was intentional when Garrett raised an arm. "Whoa, that star is so bright!"

Andrew looked up. "Which one?"

"That one!"

"I don't-"

"Here." Garrett moved his head even closer, so that their cheeks were touching. He lowered his arm to grab Andrew's hand, raising both back up and pointing. "You see?"

Andrew didn't see. He was too focused on Garrett touch, too aware of the fact that his heart was now pulsing in his throat. "Y-yes," he lied, hoping to end this contact. But when Garrett pulled away, he missed it dearly.

A silence fell over the two men, and Andrew wondered if it felt as awkward to Garrett as it did to him. Andrew, afraid to look over, continued to stare at the speckle of stars above them. They were so much more significant than him... "Sorry. The shower should start soon," he finally murmured, having to rip his gaze away.

"I don't mind," Garrett said. Andrew tried to hear if there was a change in his voice; is it more strained than usual? "The meteors are nice, but-" Garrett turned his head so that they were now face to face. "-being here with you is what matters most."

Andrew's breathing hitched as he stared into his best friend's eyes. They were soft, searching. He impulsively dragged his eyes down to Garrett's lips, yearning to close the distance between them.

His hand began to move without permission, grazing Garrett's cheek. His gaze flickered back to his eyes, afraid of his reaction, and he saw shock in them. No anger, no rejection. And no turning back now as he brought their mouths together.

The kiss was gentle; he let out a light sigh of relief as he felt Garrett kissing him back. Any tension in his body melted away as more pressure was applied, as tentative tongues met. He felt himself begin to roll onto his back; he wasn't sure who was responsible for it, but either way, Garrett was quick to follow.

The kiss was broken moments later to breathe, and in that moment, Andrew reached up to run his fingers through Garrett's hair. He studied his friend's beautiful face, and felt his comfortable weight on top of him. He didn't know what would make this moment better.

But then he saw something out of the corner of his eye - a flash of light moving across the sky. He gasped and let go of Garrett. "Look!"

Garrett lifted off of him, rolling back onto the blanket. He let out an excited laugh as more meteors began to shoot across the darkness.

They were both mesmerized by the meteor shower, having never seen one in person before. But Andrew was able to look away long enough to slide closer to the man next to him. Without looking away, Garrett lifted an arm so he could snuggle closer.

Andrew rested his head on Garrett's shoulder and placed a hand on Garrett's broad chest, letting himself be fully taken by all of the beautiful sensations around him: the meteors flashing across the sky, Garrett's heart beating under his hand, the rise and fall of their chests, the slow strokes along his back, and the whispered "I love you."