Lazy Valentines (Lazy Days)

about the crowds. "Always, babe. And you'll get to see me wear a hat with a shark's head on it."
    "Wha—"
    "Forgot my disguise at home so I'll need a hat and some sunglasses to go incognito."
    "Bet we can find you some orange ones shaped like goldfish."
    "And a dolphin backpack for you."
    Devon chuckled at Scott's squeaky gasp. "How did you know I always wanted a dolphin backpack?"
    "I've seen your video collection, remember. Dolphins are a definite theme."
    "Can I say I love you in the middle of the street?"
    "I don't know if you can but I'd sure like you to try."
    Scott nuzzled his nose into Devon's neck as Devon brought a hand around to cup the back of his head tight. "I love you, Devon. I couldn't have asked for a better Valentine's Day."
    Devon sighed, resting his head against Scott's and gently massaging his neck. "Love when you say that and love you more than you know." Scott lifted his head to gaze at Devon and Devon kissed him tenderly, letting his mouth linger against Scott. "Day's not over though. Still have a few plans that need to be ticked off."
    "What else do—"
    "Hey, you two! Get a room."
    Devon didn't flinch or move his forehead from Scott's. "Bite me, Wolf."
    "I'm thinking you might like that too much, Dev. You guys off to the aquarium now?"
    Scott almost fell into the handlebars of Devon's bike when Devon suddenly startled to attention. "Who said anything about—"
    Shadow stepped from the diner, arching his back. He shot a smug smile Devon and Scott's way while he slipped a leather jacket over his shoulders. "You've only talked about it since you met him, dumbass. Gonna take Scott to the aquarium someday … like it was some fantasy dream date you had. Weirder than fuck, man."
    "We haven't been to the aquarium since Charley was small," Wolfie said as Charlene appeared at his side. "Why don't we grab her from the babysitter and make a day of it?"
    "Damn, I guess you do have a few good ideas left in you. Sounds perfect." Charlene turned to Devon. "You guys ready to roll or you gonna stand there making out and scaring that poor lady at the bus stop?"
    "We don't want you guys at the—"
    Scott cut Devon off with a wink. "We're good to go."
    Devon leaned in close to Scott again. "It's supposed to be just you and me, babe. Being romantic does not include bringing my bandmates along on our date. Trust me, it'll be more like kindergarten than lovers' lane."
    "It'll be fun and if you're lucky I'll drag you behind the dolphin house and do things to make all the fish blush."
    "Hmm. That works for me." He chuckled and whispered again, "Then we'll go back to my place and practice some long weekend laziness… and sex, of course."
    "It's not the weekend, Dev… wait! Did you say back to your place? But I've never even seen…"
    "New leaf, Scott. Full disclosure—flaws, warts and all."
    Devon twisted his body further so he could wrap a hand behind Scott's head, pulling him in close and kissing him soft and slow. He let his lips linger for a moment on the sweetness of Scott's mouth, his heart thumping out that now-familiar and comforting bassline in his ears. Being in love definitely felt good.
    "I love you. Happy Valentine's Day, darlin'."
    Fin