Whatever Aiden dreaded the whole way back vanished the second he saw Philip crouched on the ground with a blanket on by the door.
At first his heart froze from panic and then terror stroke in when he saw him standing up to walk to him like a man on a mission.
Aiden didn't know what to do. He was still a mess head and soul, So if Philip wanted answers that night? Then he was going to have to give it to him whether he liked it or not.
"Don't kill off the light" Said Philip once he opened the car door and climbed on the inside.
"Why?" Asked Aiden confused. He was completely out of script there. He couldn't read Philip.
"Because, I'm going to switch the house lights off" Replied Philip before the house went dark and he gasped in excitement.
"Do I need to know the reason?" Asked Aiden intrigued.
"Cos it's romantic and I want this!" Said Philip nonchalantly making Aiden chuckle a little. Philip could be many things but, a mystery? That one was his core.
"You are crazy, monkey" Said Aiden with worship in his eyes, letting Philip's imagination come to life.
They were buried in darkness and without those car lights, Aiden was sure as hell not be seeing anything that night.
"And now what?" Asked Aiden intertwining their fingers together.
"And now... I'm going to be lowering that seat of yours, putting on some music and stargaze" Said Philip excitedly earning a chuckle from Aiden.
"Inside the car?" Asked Aiden, amused.
"That was the plan. Now, open the roof" Ordered Philip and all Aiden could do was being speechless, "Doesn't the roof open?"
"No, it doesn't" Replied Aiden trying not to find amusement in that and failing miserably.
"Don't laugh at me you cheap ass!" Reprimanded Philip before entering his sulk mode and that's when Aiden decided not to waste Philip's effort.
"We can still climb up there and moon bath if you'd like" Suggested Aiden pointing at the roof of the car making Philip squeal in joy.
Philip put on some chilling music before grabbing the blanket and following Aiden up there with their food.
"So, what did you get me, dear boyfriend?" Asked Philip curiously.
"Ever heard of a meat buffet?" Hinted Aiden proudly. Philip loved meat. Any kind of meat it's his favourite.
"Girl, you had me at the meat part, leave the buffet to the needy" Said Philip with an eye roll before he remembered who he was talking to, "I'm sorry I called you a girl"
"Take that back, girl!" Said Aiden with a fake gasp, mimicking Philip, "I'm just glad we can be official girlfriends now"
"I thought you'd never return for a second there" Said Philip silently, vulnerable to his soul. He thought he made Aiden run for the hills, "I prayed for you"
"And go where?" Asked Aiden, caressing Philip's cheek before grabbing him by the jaw and kiss the heck out of him.
"I think I'm pregnant with your child" Said Philip breathlessly after the kiss. All woozy and fuzzy inside.
"You slept with my child? Woman, when will this end?" Questioned Aiden, getting in character.
"Well, it's not my fault that I'm attractive, smart and funny... God! Even I wanna sleep with me" Excused Philip putting on airs.
"At least make an effort to hide that effect on people, monkey" Said Aiden grabbing Philip by the neck making him whimper.
"I'm like gravity. I don't have a reason, I just happen" Replied Philip going in for a kiss. He was desperate for some affirmations.
"How do you do that? Are you controlling my mind?" Asked Aiden high on Philip.
"With what? I specifically told them witches to fuck with your heart and they heard brain? I need another cult" Said Philip dryly.
"I missed you" Said Aiden squeezing Philip's hand before Philip gave him a sad smile. He wanted to cry.
"You brought pork?" Asked Philip when he finally smelled anything other than his hormones.
"That and beef" Added Aiden with a smile.
"Wow! It's a feast!" Whistled Philip making Aiden laugh.
"There are vegetables in there somewhere" Said Aiden when Philip started to dig in.
"How would I ever find them in this abyss?" Complained Philip and Aiden wasn't backing down.
"Just eat them, please. The chef did her best mixing them together" Said Aiden pleadingly.
"And they are mixed?" Asked Philip disgusted making Aiden laugh before he stayed silent for a prayer for their food.
Philip remembered the first time he did that, it was their first morning together over breakfast. Philip thought that Aiden was going to throw him out but, now it feels like without Aiden praying, the food feels weird.
"How did you become a servant of God?" Asked Philip after the prayer.
"I basically wanted to escape my hell" Replied Aiden, keeping it short.
"That's a loaded answer. Should I dive into it?" Asked Philip but, when he saw the look on Aiden he decided to eat.
"Depends if you want to starve tonight for that answer" Said Aiden with a smile.
"Touché, then keep them to yourself for a little bit more" Said Philip, rolling his eyes at him.
"Philip, I know that we have to talk but, just not today" Said Aiden seriously.
"Sometimes it's better to just do it and let life sort itself out. You are stalling and that's okay too. I can wait" Said Philip with understanding.
Aiden went silent with that, eating his food methodological, making Philip anxious. He didn't screw up, did he?.
They ate like that for sometime and even after being famished and cleaning their hands and mouths. Aiden said nothing to him. It was like he lost the ability to.
"Why did you want to stargaze tonight?" Asked Aiden when they returned on the roof of the car, this time with pillows. They were so camping!
"Don't you just love how dark and beautiful it can get at night?" Asked Philip playing with Aiden's nipples.
"Is that how I seem in your eyes?" Joked Aiden but, Philip took it seriously.
"No. I didn't realise it then but, today I'm sure that you are sad and miserable like rain in sunlight" Explained Philip in a small voice
"That's not a good thing" Said Aiden thoughtfully, hugging Philip tightly.
"No, it's the best that can happen. Two things of different occurrence to have a collaboration like that, needs a wishing ceremony" Said Philip kissing Aiden's chest
"Are you low key calling me a miracle?" Asked Aiden, amused.
"I just wish you can see yourself in my eyes" Replied Philip as a matter of fact.
"I like who I am with you, monkey" Said Aiden as he tipped Philip's head to look up to him and kissed him slow and tender.
"You are constantly afraid with me, you want to always be perfect... Stop, or you'll exhaust yourself" Said Philip before he sprung from Aiden's side leaving him confused. There were having a moment!
"What's wrong?" Asked Aiden in panic.
"This song... it's my favourite!" Squealed Philip jumping from the roof of the car nearly giving Aiden a heart attack.
"What are you doing, you crazy person?" Asked Aiden when Philip increased the volume of the speakers.
"Dancing" Replied Philip starting a rhythm with his body and soul, singing along with the corrs, holding Aiden's gaze just like their first day.
"Do you want to join me?" Asked Philip stretching his arms to Aiden.
"No, I don't know how to dance" Refused Aiden with a laugh. Just the thought of him moving his limbs was a laughing sight.
"And you think I know how? Come on! Let's dance to this one. You owe me this" Insisted Philip and Aiden begrudgingly agreed.
"Okay, if I screw up that's not on me" Said Aiden jumping down from the roof to join Philip on the dance floor.
And just like that, Aiden had the best night of his life.