Dominic didn't want to stop touching his soulmate. Briar didn't either honestly, this led to Dominic bringing him on stage and letting him sit on the edge of the stage, leaning on him or holding his hand, sometimes going out into the crowd. 

By the end of the show he couldn't help it, he spun them around and jumped into the crowd too excited to hold it in. He just had to share his happiness- he found his soulmate, in their little family. 

Before long they were alone and Dom was stripping down shamelessly in front of everyone in the green room, making Peony snort as Briar steadily grew pinker and pinker. "Oh, uh, sorry-" 

"I'm not complaining." Briar said quickly, making Peony choke on her drink she had been nursing making it come out her nose and cover her face wobbling off trying not to laugh like a hyena. This got a few stares but Dom hopped over to his soulmate taking his hand in his gently. 

"I can't wait to get to know you..." he whispered letting it linger. The big question. Why did you stop? 

Briar took a deep breath and held it before letting out a soft sigh. "Would you like to stay at my place for the night? So you... can try to understand?"

"I'm gonna move some shows and interviews around... I have to get to know you... There's nothing else I want." he whispered pressing his head to Briar's with a gentle smile. "I'll clean up then I'm all yours." His words were soft and genuine. Honest as always, beautiful. His jade green eyes looking into his... it was something he wanted and needed, as much as Briar did. 

Peony snorted, "I'm gonna head out. Briar call me whenever. Or if you need me to cat sit for you."

"You have a cat?" Dominic asked with a smile before biting his lip. "I'm allergic."

"So am I. He's an oriental shorthair. No risk of allergies." Briar assured quickly, "So's my kid-"

With that Briar locked up, and Peony looked between the pair quickly, moving closer to Briar, hugging him firmly, as the gears turned and Dominic registered what happened. What Briar had said.

"Its okay." Dominic said after a moment, offering his hand to Briar. "I promise. It's okay. I do want to understand." He whispered as Briar touched his hand, sharing a gentle squeeze.

Peony relaxed her arms around him some downing her drink and sighed, "on the second hand I'm staying. For a bit. Briar doesnt have the best memory when it comes to shit so..." she glanced at her friend who nodded. "I mean he almost missed the show."

Dominic blinked a few times, "...let me shower and  come back to talk... we have a lot more than I thought to talk about I guess." He murmured with wide eyes, clearly only wanting to understand to follow what was going on.

Briar nodded, "Of course... I- we - will be here when the time comes." He assured gently, chewing his pigmented lips anxiously.

Dom grinned leaning forward to press a light kiss to his lips humming, "I'll be back in a flash."

And with that he was gone leaving Peony hugging her shaking friend, trying to soothe any remaining anxiety as she got him to sit down. She tied back her hair and ruffled her curls some with a sigh seeing Briar chew at a nail. "Rosy boy, don't. He's not mad. He is far from that jerk," her voice was light, caring and earnest. She meant every word. "I wouldn't let anyone hurt you again."

He leaned on her shoulder sagging. "... promise?" His voice was small. Hurt. Full of anxiety.

"Never again. I shouldn't have let it get so far before. It'll be okay."