The drive to the apartment had been quiet and Briar had spent most of the time listening to the Hunna to chill out and gather his wits. It always got him in the creative mood and after the concert, he had been considering painting then- Well.

Dominic was right next to him smiling the whole way.

He pulled into the apartment complex, tucking into a spot with a hum. The car died down easily, and Briar looked over smiling, "It's not much but... This is where I live," he said before easing out of the car.

He was quickly followed, Dominic bouncing behind him eagerly as he walked up to the main door to unlock the door to the building. "You first," he urged, as Dom laughed loud and bold, stepping past him, smelling of fresh soap and honey shampoo. 

"You're too kind, love," the musician offered as Briar shut the door and hopped up, leading the way to his apartment with a sleepy smile, "You look like you're about to pass out-" he added, concerned now.

The artist shook his head, "No, I'm fine. This is just how I normally am." Putting the key into the lock was simple and easy, unlocking the door. As soon as the door opened fully there was a loud Honk from Rian who sat patiently as Briar stepped in followed by Dom who looked more concerned the cat honked instead of meowing.

"Did he eat something?"

Laughter followed that as Briar picked up Rian who purred like a diesel truck, "No, it's just how his vocal cords are." Turning to face him, Rian looked at Dom, before stretching far too comfortably in his master's arms.

The apartment was splattered with paint, a mural covering the walls, and as Briar kicked off his shoes he shrank down some and smiled, setting down the cat who scampered off. "Sorry, it's a mess."

"Better than the bus-" Dom commented looking around with wide eyes, taking it all in. It was beautiful in its own chaotic way. Paint, color, vibrancy, and the fact obviously Briar very rarely slept- It made sense. 

Chaotic and beautiful. Just like the pair of them. Chaotic lyrics, raw and honest, and passion on canvas. Dom almost felt like he would never mind leaving this nest of a home. "I love it. Show me your art- I wanna see everything-" Dom added eagerly turning his eyes back to Briar who was stripping out of his concert attire without shame as he took a deep breath as the binder came off. "-SHIT how long have you been wearing that-"

"Not long. I put it on just before the concert-" Briar looked at him with a small laugh, "I've been binding for years. I'll do my coughs in a bit I promise-" he stepped closer and kissed Dom's cheek innocently as he passed him to get to the bedroom to throw on a shirt, doing his coughs as promised.

Dom hesitantly followed him in time to see him pull on a pair of galaxy shorts. The bedroom was near spotless as if it was hardly ever used. Rian was a loaf on the made bed. Briar was outlined by the streetlights and moonlight outside from the open blinds. His soulmate. Beautiful and striking-

"-Dom you good?" he asked breaking the moment as his bare feet padded closer touching his arm. Dom nodded slowly breaking into a wide grin. 

"I'm great- I just know what I've wanted all my life and I think I'm there now-" he whispered kissing his temple, earning a little tired giggle from his soulmate.

Dominic didn't wait to get comfortable, stripping down to boxers alone and sat down, "This okay?" he asked softly as Briar nodded crawling onto the other side with a nod. Dom was concerned- he was so tired... then again they had just come from a concert, and it was almost two in the morning. Hell, he should have been tired but he wasn't, he couldn't be. He was near to someone who, while so far away, had been... a beacon in the dark... and obviously... he had been the same to him. Just in a different way.

Briar smiled and flopped onto the bed making the cat honk again, something Dom was not sure he would ever get used to, and the cat lovingly headbutted him making Briar's smile widen, Dom's heart melting almost instantly.

Something told him it was going to be a good journey.