THE BEST IS YET TO COME -- {oliver}

[dallas william morgan]

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'CAUSE I DON'T WANNA BE ALONE TONIGHT, THE BEST IS YET TO COME.

today was the day. after the night with lottie, dallas realised that it was about time to tell oliver just how he felt. whether the boy reciprocated those feelings or not, it didn't matter entirely, just so long he didn't get too scared about the sudden seriousness of their relationship and leave the boy. but even dallas had to admit that he couldn't quite see that happening, both of them were so wrapped up in one another and it was clear to see that they wanted nothing but each other, at least when they were together anyway. whether it was the way they looked each other, the smiles they gave, or their playful banter, the two knew that what they had between them was something so very special and sacred that they daren't let go of.

when talking with lottie it felt like a relief to finally say the word "love" out loud and know that was the only word to describe how he felt for oliver. and not only did he discuss the strength of his feelings but also the sexual side to their relationship which had been brushed over a few times yet never really experienced fully. it was obvious that dallas was scared, it had been a long time for him since he had any intimacy whatsoever so this was an incredibly huge deal for him, yet dallas also knew now that the only man he ever wanted to sleep with and become so close with was oliver. he trusted the boy with every inch of him and he wanted to show the englishman just how much.

after calling oli up and asking him to meet him at their field, dallas hastily readied himself, changing outfit four times until he decided that light blue, acid wash shorts (cutting off just at the knee to make sure the scar was covered) and a white vest with navy stripes were suitable for the occasion. being july, the weather was sweltering and dallas didn't feel like spending the day uncomfortable in the sticky heat, but it also meant that dallas had the opportunity to show off the "army body" that he still had. before leaving the house the boy pocketed a couple "essentials" that he hoped would be needed and finally left the house, hoping he hadn't been making oli wait too long for him.

after twenty minutes of damn hopping, dallas made it to the field which bordered the woods that were almost always empty. in fact, this whole place seemed to be fairly deserted and that's what made dallas feel a little more comfortable. it seemed a little surreal that perhaps in the next hour, maybe even sooner, the two of them might finally take their relationship that little bit further. in all honesty it was about time, too, almost six months of dancing around the subject yet neither of them really pushing at it. plus, with the fact that dallas' operation was two days from now, the boy knew he couldn't let oliver wait for much longer otherwise that'd be another few months to wait and dallas knew that must be torture for him. dallas just wanted to make sure that the person he eventually slept with was someone he trusted and someone he loved, well, oliver fit that bill perfectly.

"hey, sorry i'm a bit late." dallas spoke up as he approached oliver with a sheepish grin, a "bit late" was an understatement but he hoped his innocent expression could get him off the hook. "i couldn't decide what to wear so that's why i took so long, i kept changing my mind 'cause i wanted to look nice for you, therefore i'm only late for your own benefit." dallas explained cheekily as he tossed his crutches to the floor before slowly sitting himself down beside the english boy. he reached over and pressed a kiss to oliver's mouth, his hand settling on the younger's cheek with his thumb gently stroking the skin. now if that didn't get him off the hook then he didn't know what would. smirking against the boy's lips, dallas reluctantly leaned himself back before outstretching his legs over oliver's. "mm, how're you today, anyway?"

WORDS: 703 WEARING: HERE NOTES:aaah i've missed them so much~ LYRICS: kids in glass houses

[oliver mikael cartwright]

notes omggg how i have missed these two <3

It was safe to say oliver was nervous, only a couple of days out of surgery and dallas was asking to meet him down at their spot. Nerves had been taking over, as the weeks continued to pass, the closer they grew to the surgery, the more oliver grew nervous. What if he failed dallas? What if he couldn’t be there for him completely over the recovery period? They had made plans that they would move in together, oliver would move into dallas’ house so that he could be around him and be there for him whenever he was needed. Oliver had made plans for when dallas got home though, it wasn’t just a matter of bringing him home and letting him sleep. He was moving the television to the bedroom, he was setting up some of his favourite movies and tv series, he’d planned on taking his guitar over there. He was willing to spend every single waking moment slaving over the man if that was what was required to make him better, but making him as comfortable as possible was what he was determined to do. Making dallas happy was the only thing that really mattered to him anymore, and tonight, he was going to be sure that dallas knew that. While he was eager just to see his boyfriend, oliver knew tonight was the night that he told him exactly how he felt.

He wiped sweaty palms down the front of his jean shorts, and tucked some long hair behind his ear as he wandered through his bedroom, tucking things into his backpack, checking the things he’d already packed to take over to dallas’ place later that week. He was really just trying to take his mind off of what was going to happen tonight, he was nervous, and he was damn worried that things would pretty much blow up in his face. His parents had grown wary lately, wondering where he was going late at nights, or where he was staying when he disappeared for a few days – he was prouder than ever to call dallas his boyfriend, but his parents were still the people he wasn’t sure he was able to openly talk to about it. How could he explain to them that he was in love with another man, they’d made their thoughts clear on that situation quite a number of times when he was younger, he just didn’t want to believe that they’d turn their back on him because of who he fell for. A part of him knew his mother would adore dallas, and would probably get along with him famously, but he was more worried about his father’s reaction than anything else at that time. All the while though, he just wanted them to understand, and he knew telling them was the only thing he could do. He had told them that he was going to be staying with a male friend who was getting out of surgery, and taking some time off of work to help him out, but he’d unfortunately left out the part where he was in love with the male. He didn’t know how to approach the subject; he needed dallas’ support and strength behind him when he did it.

After finally settling on an outfit, just his jean shorts and a loose fitted tank top, his regular red hair band pushed over his hair and holding it back from his face, covering that ugly hearing aide. He slung a backpack over his shoulder, and he started out the door. The field was home to them, a place where he felt completely himself, where he didn’t have to act or be someone else. He could simply be oliver, the guy who was in love with dallas, he could enjoy his company without a fear of anything wrong happening at all. He’d settle down, setting a blanket down on the ground, tossing the backpack to the side.

He had been running late, which was actually serving to make oliver more nervous than ever as he led back there on the blanket, watching the sky over head, and the clouds drifting in and out of view, but finally, he heard him approaching, and that clear as ever voice. A sly grin spread smoothly over his lips and he turned his eyes to him, his hand moving to rest on his knee as he sat down beside him. Oliver could never have stayed mad at him, no matter what it took. don’t be sorry, it’s fine, I haven’t been out here too long he lied with a small smile, pressing another tender kiss to his lips cupping his jaw lightly in the palm of his hand to hold him there you look great he added shyly, his fingers brushing over dallas’ side lightly, fingers dragging lightly under his shirt to play across his side lightly. As they separated, olivers hand rested on dallas’ legs, and he watched him with a cheeky smile as he drew soft patterns against his thigh. I’m good, better now. Just been thinking a lot about stuff, like the surgery and all. he chewed lightly on his lip and cast a look back to dallas’ face. I’m thinking, when you’re out, and healed up a little… we can go and talk to my parents. he cleared his throat, feeling guilty that he hadn’t told them yet, and he lowered his eyes I’m sorry I haven’t yet, guess I’m still just… worried about how they’re gonna react he met his eyes with a sheepish smile. im definitely proud to call you my boyfriend, just wanna make sure it’s the right time to tell them – and have you there as support.

[dallas william morgan]

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'CAUSE I DON'T WANNA BE ALONE TONIGHT, THE BEST IS YET TO COME.

as oliver's hands cupped his jaw, dallas leant a little further into the kiss, making sure their lips lingered against one another's for a few moments longer. "mm, i wouldn't say 'great', but i'll take the compliment. thank you, sweetheart." dallas said with a smile, "and you're not looking too bad yourself, you should get your legs out more often." dallas said with a cheeky smirk as his palm rested onto oliver's own calf and gently rubbed the younger's leg with fondness. "i think i was right when i said to lottie that you seem to be more worried about my operation than i am." he teased lightly, trailing his hand up oli's leg and resting at the boy's hip as his other arm snaked around the boy's back to hold him there.

dallas listened to oliver explain about going to see his parents after the surgery and dallas' brows raised in surprise at the statement. he knew it was a big thing to come out, especially when it was to parents and with what oli had already told him about his parents, well, it was clear to see why oliver was nervous about the ordeal. "don't be sorry, oli," dallas said in a gentle voice, "i understand, y'know. i've been through it all before and it'd be a lie to say it's something easy to do." it was true, it was going to be very difficult and dallas didn't want to say the typical "oh it'll be fine" because he couldn't be sure that it would be. he didn't know whether oliver's parents will just accept it straight away, he also didn't know whether they'd get angry, go beserk, dallas just couldn't be sure. what he did know though was that he'd be with oliver every step of the way, even if it went terribly wrong, oli would still have him to cuddle up to. "of course i'll be there for support," he said, "i'll always be here for support with anything, yeah?" dallas nodded, leaning up to press a loving kiss against oli's forehead, "but i like the sound of that, as long as you want to go then i'll be there with you. i know how difficult it is to do, especially when you're on your own, so i'm not letting you go it alone." dallas said before pressing a gentle kiss to oliver's mouth, their noses brushing in an affectionate manner.

"still doesn't feel like it's only two days to go until the surgery though." dallas said with a shrug, "but the way i see it, it just means i'm that much closer to having you move in with me." the boy grinned, "it'll be strange waking up to you every morning, but strange in a good way." dallas really was looking forward to being able to share his home with oliver, if anything he wanted oliver to see it as his own home, their home. it did get lonely, especially when dallas pretty much stayed in his house most days for the whole day because he still couldn't work, the days when oli or lottie came over were the best kinds of day because it meant dallas could finally have some other company than his own thoughts. "you'll probably have to get used to lottie turning up at like two or three in the morning though, she's started doing that a lot lately and i'm not sure why. she keeps telling me she's been studying but who the hell studies until two a.m?" dallas was still puzzled about lottie's whereabouts, he still tiptoed around the subject in case he ended up offending the girl who he'd only recently got close to again after their years of separation. he wasn't ready to lose her from a petty argument. "ah well, maybe she'll tell me what's she up to when she's ready." but it was obvious from the tone of dallas' voice that he was a little hurt at his best friend hiding secrets from him.

managing a laugh, dallas shook his head before softly kissing his boyfriend once more. "mm, that doesn't matter right now though," he said, "nothing really seems to matter when i'm with you." dallas lifted a hand to place on oliver's cheek, his thumb softly rubbing small circles into the skin, "especially when we're here. it's like... it's only us two and that's it, just us in our own world and it's always perfect, always."

WORDS: 744 WEARING: HERE NOTES:thought i'd start a build up to dallas finally admitting his feelings so it's a bit more dramatic c; LYRICS: kids in glass houses

[oliver mikael cartwright]

notes such a rambled mess, im sorry!

you wouldn't say great because you don't agree with me, hardly ever see yourself in the way i do. just trust me when i say you look great he murmured softly, their lips brushing against each other’s as they spoke. oliver was hardly able to control himself around the boy at times, sometimes he just wished he had the guts to easily tear off those clothes that he wore and have his filthy way with him. but he barely had the courage to tell him those three little words that had been lingering on the tip of his tongue since the day they'd met. it was hard not to fall for dallas, there was something so evidently perfect about him, something that made him want to make him the happiest man on earth. dallas had this air about him, he was real, a completely normal human being that had been through the worst of it. oliver had found him, they'd found each other, and instead of their lives dragging onwards in this downward spiral of depression, they'd rescued each other. oliver could never have been more secure in a relationship than he was with dallas. he trusted the man with his life, he'd have done anything for the man, even taken a bullet for him. Now, he was going to stand by him during this surgery, and offer him the best support he could during the tough time. It was true, oliver was probably more nervous about this whole operation than dallas was in a way. Although dallas would be the one in pain, oliver was going to be sitting in that waiting room, waiting for the moment he got to go back into that room and see dallas again. Groggy as he might be, tired and exhausted, oliver was not going to move from his side. He’d already promised to bring him as much junk food as he could, and provide him with whatever support he needed. But seeing him in pain was going to break his heart.

Going onto conversation about telling his parents though, was another topic he was sure was going to pretty much tear him apart. He didn’t know how his father was going to react, he was sure dallas would probably be as nervous as he was for that day to come. But he had to do it eventually, despite what his parents might say, or do, in the end, he had to do it, in one way or another. I couldn’t do it without you there, I want you there, and I want them to meet you… maybe it won’t be the best way to go about it, but if they see you, get to talk to you… maybe they’ll understand why I’m with you. the words I love you almost left his lips, and it took him a moment to clear his mind before he spoke again knowing you’ll be there… that’s going to at least set my mind at ease about it… you’ve done it before, you know what it’s like. he chewed lightly on his lip, and leaned back against his arms, a small sigh slipping through his lips. I never thought I’d meet someone who would be that important to me, that I’d want to tell them about me, I’ve been freaking out about it for far too long. It’s about time they know.

I’ve already got my bags packed up he confessed with a small smile, shifting his eyes over dallys face lightly I’ve been looking forward to that part of the whole thing, not seeing you in pain… just being able to be there with you, and for you he knew how horribly lonely it got for dallas at times, being alone in this house all the time. Oliver was there a lot, that much was obvious, but when he wasn’t he wanted to be. it’s going to be all set up proper for you when you get out of the hospital, you’ll be all set and comfortable. I’m going to make sure of it. he watched dallas, and listened to him intently as he talked. it’s alright, it doesn’t matter. If she shows up at two or so, that’s fine. I’ll let her up to see you and everything, I’ll probably just crash on the bed though, cause at two a.m I’m seriously not good company grinning he rubbed a hand through the front of his hair, and slid his gaze over to dallas.

Dallas was right, when it came to this little area, it was a piece of heaven on earth. Their little piece of heaven. I really just think… well, whenever I’m around you it’s perfect. No matter where, but this place holds a big spot in my heart, cause this is where I met you, and the memories this place brings back are amazing. he chuckled softly, resting his hand over dallys with a small smile, gazing back at the other man. when did I get so lucky? Hmm? To have you in my life...

[dallas william morgan]

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'CAUSE I DON'T WANNA BE ALONE TONIGHT, THE BEST IS YET TO COME.

"i trust you with anything," dallas said with a small smile, returning the kiss happily as he tangled a few fingers in oliver's hair and brushed the strands back, careful to not adjust the headband that he knew was strategically aligned. "oli, i promise that i'll be there as long as you want me there, and i'll do whatever i have to do as long as it'll make you happy, 'cause you know that that's all i want." he said softly, leaning forward to brush the tips of their noses against each other. "i'm sure they'll understand, they must be decent if they had the ability to raise someone as amazing as you." he said with a confirming nod and a reassuring smile, "i just feel... honoured, i guess, that you feel serious about me, about us." and that was enough to bring a large smile to dallas' cheeks. knowing that oliver didn't see this as a short-term thing, that he actually seemed to want this relationship to last for as long as they could make it. it made dallas feel a lot more comfortable with telling oliver his true feelings for he knew that if oliver was willing to admit his sexuality to his parents then it was going to be because he felt so strongly for dallas, surely? so maybe oliver did feel the same way back, but perhaps he was just as nervous as dallas was about actually saying it aloud for the very first time. "mm, well at least once it's over with you'll have one less thing to worry about."

it was adorable how oliver confessed that his bags had already been packed, ready to move in with dallas. the elder boy smirked as he pressed another kiss to oli's forehead and cupped his jaw lightly, "mm, think i have half of your stuff at mine anyway." dallas teased, hinting at how frequently oli stayed the night at his, yet that would never be a bad thing in his eyes. he loved having his boyfriend stay over to keep him company and to help him fall back asleep whenever one of those common nightmares crept up on him. oliver seemed to know how to calm him down perfectly and soothe him back into a comfortable slumber. "i've already sorted out spaces for all your things to go in." dallas gave his own little confession with a grin, "it'll be good to see those empty gaps be filled with your stuff, although it makes me feel like i really am growing up, y'know? sharing my house with someone and making it our home, such an 'adult' thing to do." dallas laughed, as though fighting in a war was just child's play. "if lottie does come over, she'll probably end up under the covers with us. but don't worry, i'll make sure i'm in the middle so you both get a piece of me." dallas joked, pressing a playful kiss against oliver's lips. "mm, yep, i can definitely agree with you not being good company at early hours." he said with a giggle, "y'know, for someone who's spent the most part of their life waking up early in the morning, you still aren't a morning person at all, mr. grumpy." but although it was true, it actually amused dallas a little to see that side of oliver and the way the boy grumbled to himself it was just too adorable.

glancing around them, it made dallas smile to know that this really was his and oliver's getaway from the rest of the world. if either were upset for any reason then this was where they'd find each other. he knew that in the future whenever they had arguments that led to one of them walking out on the other, they'd always be able to find each other here as it was the place where they first met and would remind them of why they fell for each other in the first place. "y'know, it still seems weird that out of every place i could have gone that day i chose to be here, and that was the day you decided to come along at just the right time." it was rather cute the amount of times the boys had talked to one another about fate but each time they looked it over the more and more it seemed to be true. "and i hope that we'll have many more memories to come." heck, dallas hoped that today would be one of those memories. he wanted all their milestones to happen in this very spot. the place they met, the place they said 'i love you', the place they made love for the first time, and he hoped that maybe one day it'd be the place that he proposed. now that would truly be a fairytale.

"i ask myself the same thing every day." dallas admitted, tilting his forehead down to press against the younger boy's. "every time i look at you it's as though it was the first time, when we kiss it's the same. i feel like i've known you all my life and yet there are still so many things i've yet to learn." dallas murmured softly, "i truly could never imagine myself being with anyone but you. when i picture my future i see you by my side and holding my hand, i wouldn't want it any other way either. i know it seems like we're moving a little fast with you coming to live with me but i don't feel like it is because... it just feels right. i want you to be the one to kiss me good night and good morning every day. and i want to be the one who you get to come home to after a long day of work and who makes you dinner - despite my poor attempts at cooking, i promise i'll try - and who you can cuddle with on the sofa whilst we watch tv programmes that we say are shit but we both know we really like them." dallas caught himself rambling on and he managed to stop himself with the slight shake of the head and a laugh. "i guess... what i'm trying to say is..." the boy closed his eyes as he took in a breath, his thumb stroking along oliver's jaw before he kissed him gently. "i love you, oli. i really, really do."

WORDS: 1074 WEARING: HERE NOTES:ogod he finally said it ajkdajk my heart is all over the place right now idek LYRICS: kids in glass houses