Promises Part 2 (Bounty Hunters 2)

Quick had given the small band a ballad to play for him and his date. Quick didn’t know what the song was, but he trusted his son. This song had lyrics, so when Quick had spoken with the trio’s manager yesterday, he confirmed that their piano player knew the song and could sing it better than the original artist could.

Quick’s heart beat wildly in his chest when the waiter came to clear the last of their shared dessert. The waiter gave Quick a discreet nod, when the keyboard player pulled the microphone closer to his mouth and began to speak in a Simply Red raspy tenor. “This song is for a couple celebrating a very special night.”

He didn’t say anything else, didn’t blurt out their names or anything equally mortifying. Instead, Quick stood and held out his thick palm, saying a two-second prayer that Cayson wouldn’t refuse, and humiliate him in front of the entire restaurant. But the gleam of surprise he saw in Cayson’s gorgeous eyes immediately put him at ease.

“Dance with me?” Quick asked assertively as the man began to sing the song Vaughan had picked and deemed as their song.

I don't even know how to love you

Just the way you want me to

But I'm ready to learn

(Listen to Quick and Cayson's song here: https://goo.gl/AmHsuH)

When they reached the small area of smooth wood that was allocated as the dance floor, there were two other couples already there, and it made it a little less awkward that they weren’t the center of attention. They may have had company, but this song was specifically picked for them by Vaughan for a reason.

Quick wrapped one arm around Cayson’s waist. With the other, he held Cayson’s hand and tucked it close over his aching heart. Cayson laid his head on Quick’s chest, his arm wrapped around Quick’s neck, stroking the long, silky hairs there. He so badly wanted this man to be his. He leaned lower and ducked his head, putting his mouth just above Cayson’s ear while they slowly inched side to side. He wasn’t the best dancer, but he could manage that. The song was slow, and the lyrics were almost spoken instead of sung. Like a promise or confession set to music instead of a love song.

“Vaughan picked this song for us,” Quick admitted. He was glad he did when Cayson looked up and placed a gentle kiss on his chin.

“I see why.” Cayson laughed and laid his head back where it fit perfectly.

So did Quick. The words were beautiful… and very fitting for both of them.

I don't even know how to hold your hand

Just to make you understand

But I'm ready to learn

Yes, I'm ready to learn

To hold your hand, make you understand

Holding Cayson tight to him, they both closed their eyes and let the words settle into them.

I don't even know how to kiss your lips

At a moment like this

Oh, but I'm going to learn how to do

All the things you want me to

Oh, but I'm ready

Yes, I'm ready

Are you ready?

Yes, I'm ready

To fall in love

Right now.

When the song was over, Quick tucked Cayson close to him and walked up to the small band and dropped two one hundred dollar bills into the tip jar. The guy nodded his head in thanks and began to play a comforting instrumental while everyone cleared the dance floor.

“You ready to go?” Quick asked, walking back to their table.

“I am.” Cayson squeezed Quick’s thigh under the table while he pulled out his wallet to pay the tab.

“Did you like the song?”

Cayson palmed Quick’s cheek this time and drew him forward. He kissed him with so much passion and warmth, Quick had to take a few deep breaths before he was able to stand again. They walked back towards his truck and Quick was mindful to hold Cayson close on the crowded street.

“Want to see what movie is playing, or I was thinking of walking in the garden, but they have a big Valentine’s Day thing going on there. I didn’t want to appear too presumptuous. I was never really a Valentine’s guy, but I heard it might be nice out there tonight.”

“Yeah, like what?”

Quick closed Cayson’s door and jogged around to his side to finish what he was saying. “It’s supposed to be all decorated and lit up nice. More music, dancing, and food.”

“Well I’m stuffed, thanks to that delicious dinner, but the lights and garden sound nice.”

“It does.” Quick smiled, not able to keep himself from leaning over and going for Cayson’s soft, pink lips again. “So, you do wanna go check it out? You don’t think it’s too cold out?”

“You’ll keep me warm, right?” Cayson smiled seductively against Quick’s mouth.

Quick

Quick held up his date so he could pull the keys from Cayson’s pocket. He hid his smile while he unlocked the gate, as Cayson hummed parts of their song in his ear.