AUTHOR'S POV   

*day of vow renewal*

Weeks have gone by since Laurent's proposal to his love...but they've certainly been blissful weeks. They closed on the new house and within a week they moved right in and got settled. The potential buyer for their old house the realtor called them about turned out to be an actual buyer and it couldn't have come at a better time only adding to the excitement they both feel about starting over. A new home and with the exchange of vows today for their anniversary means a new beginning. Larry has continued his therapy and of course Laurent has been by his side during each appointment. Dr. Garrett was right in saying that the more he talks about it the less anxiety he will have because he's been sleeping a lot better and since living in their new home he hasn't had one nightmare. He's also functioning at a much better level at work too with hardly any distractions and Edwards has certainly noticed. He has that Larry glow back which has been amazing for Laurent to see. He's smiling more and the first time he cooked in their brand new kitchen the joy on his face was literally the best thing in the world. The entire home, with some help from an interior designer, has been designed to their liking. Well, it never really mattered to Laurent. As long as Larry is happy that's the most important and the more he saw Larry's eyes glowing as each room came together the happier his heart was. Now it's a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning and in just a matter of hours they will be standing in front of each other declaring their love again in front of their closest friends and family. They're both beyond ecstatic and it even took them a while to fall asleep the night before. Laurent's eyes softly flutter open and right in front of him is the gorgeous face of his love sleeping so peacefully and ever so beautifully. Since their ceremony will be held outside in their large and beautiful backyard overlooking the body of water Larry decided to get his afro in twists as they will give the ceremony somewhat of a tropical island feel. Instead of sleeping in them loosely he has some hanging down in the back while the rest are pulled up into a ponytail showing the beautiful structure of his face. Laurent can't help but notice how angelic he looks with a white t-shirt and the thick white duvet cover over his body...his left cheek pressed into the pillow as his right hand is slightly balled into a fist and resting next to his face. Laurent can never resist placing kisses on that face but it's moments of seeing Larry like this that he really can't help himself. Careful not to wake him he moves in and plants a soft kiss to his forehead. It makes Larry wiggle a little to which Laurent smiles but thankfully it doesn't wake him up. His body merely relaxes as he continues sleeping. Laurent watches him for another minute before realizing that he has a few things to do in preparation for the big moment including a huge wedding day surprise for his love so he gently gets out of bed then grabs a few things and heads over to the bathroom. Over the next couple of hours this home will be busy with different vendors coming in to set up along with Andrea, who deemed herself the official wedding planner the moment Laurent told her, coming to make sure everything is set up properly. She wouldn't have it any other way and the thought of how hard she's been working to make this happen for them brings a smile to Laurent's face. She has indeed been the best friend anyone can ever ask for and the fact that his happiness means so much to her makes him feel so good to have her in his life. Derrick being at the firm now is also working out really well just as he thought it would and he is truly a great attorney. They immediately clicked so working together comes naturally. Laurent has been able to leave at a reasonable hour most nights and that only enhances everything because it means more time with Larry in the evenings. Everything is just going insanely great and after today things will only get better. There's just one more thing that will put this already splendid day over the top...making love. Larry has been doing much better and that's in large part to Laurent's tenderness towards him but they agreed to wait until tonight to make love for sentimental reasons. As much as Laurent has missed making love to him each night he's simply enjoyed holding him. They've also engaged in light conversations in bed talking about their days at work or how excited they are for the new house and the ceremony. Those moments are enjoyed just as much as the physical intimacy so they were completely content and there wasn't a night that went by where soft kisses and "I love you's" weren't exchanged. Tonight will simply be the cherry on the sundae. Now freshened up and ready to get started Laurent comes out of the bathroom and goes over to the dresser to pull out some clothes. He tries being as quiet as he can...but behind him a certain someone is waking up and when he notices Laurent getting dressed he watches him. He waits until after Laurent slides into the final piece, his t-shirt, before groggily yet sweetly calling out to him...

Larry: "Baby"?

Laurent slowly closes his eyes and smiles at the sound of such a sweet voice then turns around. As he walks over to the bed...

Laurent: *smile* "Good morning bebe. Happy Anniversary". 

Larry: *smile* "Good morning. Happy Anniversary my love". 

Laurent: "How did you sleep"?

Larry: "I was sleeping good until I didn't feel you beside me". 

By this point Laurent is on the bed stretched out next to him and looking deeply into Larry's eyes...

Laurent: "I'm sorry bebe but I have to get things ready". 

Larry's smile is now brighter than the sun as it comes to him what Laurent is referring to...

Larry: "Then I'll get ready too so I can help". 

Laurent: "No bebe. You stay here and get some more rest. I'll take care of everything". 

Larry: "Are you sure baby"?

Laurent: *smile* "I'm sure. Just rest for me". 

Larry: *smile* "Oki". 

Laurent gently caresses Larry's arm until he falls sound asleep again then after slowly getting up he quietly leaves the room gently shutting the door behind him before heading downstairs to get things going for this very, very special day...

*****

Laurent sits at a desk and chair near the foyer so he can place some calls but mostly because he wants to be close to the front door where he can see the many people on schedule to come today and meet them so they won't have to ring the door bell that will for sure wake Larry up. He's on his last call of the morning and it's the one regarding Larry's wedding day surprise. Laurent can't wait to see the look on Larry's face when he sees it and it will be here within the next hour waiting for him. Until then he puts his focus back on what needs to be done but before he can do that he sees Andrea's car at the gate. Realizing he forgot to open it up when he got downstairs he grabs the remote to quickly do that so she can pull into the driveway and for the rest of the people coming in. He stands then walks over to the door to meet her and is all smiles as he watches her walk towards him. They greet each other with a hug and Laurent giving her a peck on the cheek before she steps inside...

Andrea: "Ugh. This foyer gets me every time. I love it". 

Laurent: *smile* "I do too. Larry said it's his second favorite".

Andrea: *chuckles* "I know, I know. The kitchen is his favorite". *pause* "Speaking of Larry, where is he"?  

Laurent: "He's still sleeping. He wanted to get up and help but I told him to get some more sleep and I'll take care of everything". 

Andrea: *smile* "You just spoil that man". 

Laurent: *smile* "That's the plan". 

Andrea: *smile* "I know. I was just teasing". *pause* "Well, I am here now and will make sure everything goes off without a hitch". 

Laurent: "Thank you for putting this together for us Andrea. It means a lot to us". 

Andrea: "You're very welcome". *pause* "Now this is your day too Laurent so I don't want you doing too much either, ok"?

Laurent: "Oki". 

Andrea: "You promise"?

Laurent: "I promise". 

Andrea: *smile* "Good". *pause* "So I'll start by getting the caterer on the phone and making sure they know what time to be here. My team will be here in a couple of hours to set everything up for the ceremony". *pause* "After all of that the only thing left is for you two to say I do again". 

Laurent: "I'm so ready for that". 

Andrea: "I'm ready to witness that". 

Andrea silently observes the glow on Laurent's face and it just makes her giddy on the inside. This is certainly going to be a beyond beautiful day. She's already told herself that she won't wear too much makeup because she's sure she's going to cry most of it off as she listens to their vows. Knowing Laurent and his immense love for Larry they're for sure to be nothing short of breathtaking vows. At that moment Laurent hears a truck pull up and when he walks over to look out the window he smiles because it's Larry's surprise...

Laurent: "Larry's surprise is here. Before you get started with everything I want you to see it".

Andrea: "Cool. Let's go". 

They step outside and walk right over. Once the truck driver steps out he shakes Laurent and Andrea's hands then takes them to the back of the truck and lifts the door open. When Andrea sees it her mouth falls open. This is the ultimate wedding gift and she can't wait to see Larry's face when he sees it...

Andrea: "Oh my God! Laurent! It's gorgeous"!

Laurent: *smile* "Thank you. My Larry will think so too". 

Andrea: "He's going to love it". 

Laurent: "Yeah I'm ready to see his face when I show it to him". 

(A/N: No I didn't forget to type what it is lol. I'm just saving it for when Laurent surprises him :) 

Laurent instructs the driver where to keep the gift so Larry won't see it through their bedroom window just in case he wakes up soon. He watches the driver take the present to its destination and Laurent can't help but smile and remember that this gift is just one more thing that will allow them to leave the past in the past and propel them forward as they begin again...

~one hour later~

Andrea is hard at work and it's slightly stressful...but everything is coming together so that makes it all worth it. Laurent has helped out a little but he's keeping his promise and not working too much. Now he's sure Larry is awake and possibly getting dressed to come down and grab something to eat so he decides to go upstairs to the bedroom. Once he walks in he doesn't see him in the bed so he looks over at the bathroom and can see his silhouette walking around so he smiles. Actually, he just stands there to watch him. When Larry finally walks out and notices him...

Larry: *smile* "Hey". 

Laurent: *smile* "Hey". 

Now seeing a suspicious yet sweet look on his face...

Larry: "What is it"?

Laurent: "Your present is here". 

Larry's eyes instantly light up...

Larry: "Yeah"?

Laurent: "Yeah bebe". *extends hand* "Come". 

Larry eagerly takes his hand then follows him out of the bedroom and down the stairs. Now at the bottom he's greeted by Andrea...

Andrea: *smile* "Hey you". 

Larry: *smile* "Hey. I'm sure Laurent already said this but thank you so much for putting us wedding together". 

Andrea: "You're welcome. It was my pleasure". 

Larry: *turns to Laurent* "Oki. I'm ready". 

Laurent: "Wait right here bebe. I'll be right back". 

Larry nods and after Laurent goes outside he and Andrea carry on a friendly conversation which is mostly about the wedding details. Minutes later Laurent is back in...

Laurent: *smile* "It's ready now but I need you to close your eyes. We'll help you out". 

Larry: *smile* "Oki". 

Larry closes his eyes and with Laurent on one side and Andrea on the other they guide him outside. They stop him a couple of inches from the surprise then...

Laurent: "You ready bebe"?

Larry: "I'm so ready". 

Laurent: "Oki. Open your eyes". 

Larry's mouth drops the second his eyes pops open and sees what's in front of him...

It's the brand new BMW 4 series and Larry is so shocked he can't say anything. Laurent steps behind him and wraps his arms around Larry's waist then whispers sweetly in his ear...

Laurent: "I guess that means you like it". 

Larry: "Laurent, it beautiful but you really didn't have to do this baby". 

Laurent: "I wanted to bebe". *kisses cheek* "And it's not because I'm trying to use money. I just want this to be a new beginning for us in every way". 

Larry's heart drops and he's rendered speechless again. He understands why Laurent did this. His old car holds too many memories of the past. Being abducted when he was trying to get into it with it ultimately being secured as a crime scene. Laurent doesn't want Larry to have any reminders of that time and the old car definitely holds some of those reminders. Larry simply gazes at the beautiful automobile and with tears filling his eyes he turns around to give Laurent the biggest, warmest hug...

Larry: *sniff* "Thank you so much baby". 

Laurent: "Welcome", he whispers sweetly. 

Laurent slowly pulls away so he can wipe the tears from Larry's eyes then he reaches in his pocket to pull something out...

Laurent: *smile* "Here's your key bebe". 

Larry looks at it dangling and after taking it from him he looks back at Laurent...

Laurent: *smile* "Go take a look at it". 

Larry's response is an excited jump, his eyes going wide as his child-like smile spreads across his face before dashing over to his new car. Laurent and Andrea come closer to watch as he examines every inch of it with Laurent smiling and happy knowing that Larry loves his gift so much. That's all he will ever want is for Larry to be happy. Once he finished he walks back over and stops directly in front of Laurent. Seconds later...

Larry: "I'm not sure how many times or how many ways I can say thank you but...thank you. I don't think you will ever know how much this means to me". *pause* "I love you so much baby and I'm so ready to marry you again". 

Laurent smiles, looks down at his watch then back up at Larry...

Laurent: *smile* "Just a few more hours my love". 

*brief pause* 

Larry: *nods* "Yeah", he whispers sweetly. 

Larry then steps forward to give his love a warm, beautiful kiss on the lips. When he pulls away they just gaze at each other...their eyes showing the same excitement, the same readiness for the moment and most of all the same powerful and endless love...

~moments before the ceremony~

Shortly after the car reveal the three of them go inside and while Andrea went back to work Larry and Laurent spent some time together before going to separate wings of the home. They sent a driver for mama and while she spends time with Larry before the ceremony begins Andrea will be with Laurent. Larry is fully dressed and now he's standing in front of the mirror examining his wedding attire of which Laurent will be wearing the same. It's very sleek but also fits the intimate, backyard theme...

He's literally counting down the minutes he'll be in front of Laurent when he hears a knock at the door. Already knowing who it is...

Larry: *smile* "Come in mama". 

Mama walks in and Larry is floored by their gorgeous and elegant mother wearing an outfit that matches perfectly with the outdoor occasion...

Larry: "You look so beautiful mama". 

Mama: *smile* "Thank you son. You look very handsome". 

Larry: *smile* "Thank you". 

Mama: "Welcome". *pause* "Well, it's almost time". 

Larry: "Yeah. I've been waiting all month for this". *pause* "I'm marrying the love of my life again".

Mama: "It will be a beautiful ceremony". 

Larry: "It will". *pause* "Mama, can you do me a favor"?

Mama: "Of course son". 

Larry: "Will you take Laurent his wedding present for me"?

Mama: *smile* "Sure". 

Larry hands mama the semi long box then leans forward to kiss her cheek...

Larry: *smile* "Thank you". 

Mama: "Anytime", she whispers. 

Mama winks as she smiles at him then turns around to go and deliver Laurent his present...

*Laurent*

Also fully dressed Laurent is standing in front of the mirror and observing his finished look. With mere moments away from marrying his love again he smiles at the thought then finds himself getting slightly teary eyes at the vows he'll repeat to him when he hears a knock at the door. It's funny how he knows that knock...

Laurent: *smile* "Come in Andrea". 

Andrea walks in and is also fully dressed. Laurent sees her through the mirror then quickly turns around as he's completely awestruck by her look...

Laurent: "Wow. Andrea you look beautiful". 

Andrea: *smile* "Thank you". *pause* "You look amazing". 

Laurent: *smile* "Thank you". 

Andrea: "So I guess I don't need to ask how you feel"?

Laurent: *chuckles* "No. The minutes are going by too slow. I want it to happen now". 

Andrea: "I feel the same way. I can't wait for it start". *pause* "I saw your mom". 

Laurent: "Yeah"?

Andrea: "Yeah and she looks gorgeous". 

Laurent: *smile* "I'm sure she does. I'm ready to see her and walk her down the aisle".

Andrea: "Aww. I can just picture that now. She's such a remarkable woman". 

Laurent: "She really is. We're lucky to have her". 

*knock on door*

Laurent: *smile* "That's her. I know it". 

Andrea lightly chuckles then stands up to go over and answer it. Sure enough, it's mama...

Andrea: "Mama Bourgeois. You look beautiful". 

Mama: *smile* "Thank you Andrea. So do you". 

Andrea: *smile* "Thank you". *pause* "Well I will see you both outside". 

Andrea steps out of the room and with their attention on each other now...

Laurent: *smile* "You look so beautiful mama". 

Mama: "Thank you son. Both of my boys look so handsome". 

Laurent: "Thank you". 

Mama: "I wanted to see you before the ceremony starts and Larry asked me to give you this". 

Laurent's eyes cut to the box mama is holding up in the air. He slowly takes it from her and gently opens it...

Laurent's mouth drops at a letter opener engraved "to the love of my life" and underneath is handwritten note from Larry...

"Laurent, my love. I don't think there is a gift I can ever buy that will show how much I love you because it's just that much baby...but this gift will remind you of that love because every year on us anniversary I will write you a letter to tell you how much I love you and how much you mean to me. I want you to open each letter with this. I want it to remind you of this day that we stand in front of each other to say "I do" again. And baby, always know that I will say "I do" to you forever. Like I told you the day you proposed, I'll marry you every day". 

Your bebe, 

Larry

Laurent takes a deep breath in to control the tears that are literally at the brim of his eyes. He then looks up at mama...

Laurent: "I love him", he whispers. 

Mama: *smile* "He loves you". *pause* "It's time son". 

Smiles spread across their faces together then Laurent carefully places the gift down and escorts their beautiful mama downstairs for the ceremony...

The guests had already arrived before Andrea and mama came to be with Larry and Laurent so they're all in their seats talking among themselves mostly about the beautiful setup that fits perfectly with the beautiful body of water that Larry and Laurent will get the pleasure of viewing everyday...

When they see Laurent escorting mama down the aisle there isn't one person who doesn't have a smile on their face. There are even some "aww's" coming from a few people. Laurent and mama smile at as many faces as they can and after Laurent takes her to her seat he takes his place at the alter with the same family friend who officiated their first wedding. He catches a glimpse of Andrea who's smiling so he smiles back at her and winks. He then brings his eyes up so he can make sure he doesn't miss a single moment of Larry walking towards him. When Larry steps out Laurent presses his lips together tightly as tears waste no time streaming down his face. When Larry sees him tears begin dripping from his eyes too. Now at the altar and standing directly across from Laurent their attention will only be on each other...as it should...

~please play song below~

https://youtu.be/9FkR-8GNfic

Officiant: "Larry and Laurent, it is a pleasure to share today's wonderful occasion with you. Today you want to reconfirm your commitment to working together and ensuring your marriage blossoms for years to come. May this renewing of the vows you took remind you that despite the stresses inevitable in every life your love, respect, trust and understanding of each other will continue to increase your contentment and heighten your joy in living. Not one marriage is perfect and as you continue in this union, you already know that it will take a lot of love and work to maintain your relationship. Many couples tend to think of marriage as a 50/50 proposition. Actually, the best relationships are 90/10. If you both will give 90 percent and take only 10 percent you will have a formula likely to bring both of you happiness for the rest of your lives. As you continue on your journey together I ask you to remember this advice: Let your love be stronger than your anger. Learn the wisdom of compromise for it is better to bend than to break. Believe the best of your beloved rather than the worst. Confide in your partner and ask for help when you need it. Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship. Give your spouse the same courtesies and kindnesses you bestow on your friends and always say "I love you" every day". *pause* "At this time, Larry and Laurent will read the vows they have prepared for each other...

Larry: "Laurent, you are my life...my soul...you are everything to me. You make me the happiest person in the world and as I stand before you today I promise to always love you, be there for you, support your dreams and stand by your side. You are the most giving person I know especially with your feelings, your heart and your love". *sniff* "I promise to be the husband you need. Whatever you need I'll be there. Whatever you want I'll be there because that's what you deserve baby. If I could give you the world I would because that's what you deserve. I'm not sure how I got so lucky or what I did to deserve you but I'm so thankful and everyday I will show you that". *pause* "I love you baby. Forever and ever". 

Laurent: "My Larry. There are so many amazing things I can say about you. You're kind, you're loving, you have the sweetest smile and the most beautiful heart". *pause* "You are also my light. My light through all the darkness in the world". *pause* "You are my strength and whenever I feel weak I pull from that strength that I know is in you. I don't even have to be near you. I just close my eyes and there it is". *chokes back tears* "I also promise to always love you, be there for you, support your dreams and stand by your side. And as we continue to grow in life and love together I look forward to what's to come. It will be like opening a gift". *pause* "It make everyday feel like Christmas. You too, my love, are my life...my soul...and you are everything to me. I am so lucky to have you bebe and everyday I will make sure you feel my love in every way". 

Officiant: *smile* "Beautiful". *pause* "Larry and Laurent have rings as the outward symbols of your ongoing commitment to each other. From earliest times, the ring has been a symbol of wedded love. An unbroken and never ending circle symbolizes a continuous commitment to love. Larry, hold Laurent's hand, touch his ring, symbolically giving it to him again and say to him these words, "From this day on, I recommit myself to you, and this ring is a symbol of my pledge". 

Larry: ""From this day on, I recommit myself to you, and this ring is a symbol of my pledge".

Officiant: "Laurent, hold Larry's hand, touch his ring, symbolically giving it to him again and say to him these words. "From this day on, I recommit myself to you, and this ring is a symbol of my pledge".

Laurent: "From this day on, I recommit myself to you, and this ring is a symbol of my pledge.

Officiant: "Let these rings serve as the symbol of your continued love and commitment to each other and may they also serve as a sign of your continued happiness and joy. *pause* "In closing, may the sun bring you new energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries and may you live the days of your lives in peace, love, and happiness". *pause* "Larry and Laurent, having witnessed your vows of affirmation with all who are assembled here, and by the authority of love itself, I do affirm that you have expressed your desire to continue on your journey. You may now seal your vows and confirm your continued commitment and love for each other with a kiss". 

With faces soaked in tears they smile sweetly at each other then lean forward and engage in the most beautiful kiss officially sealing the deal...

~song should be done now~

Officiant: "Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to present to you once again Larry and Laurent Bourgeois". 

Everyone stands to their feet as Larry and Laurent lead the way to the other side of the yard for the reception...but before everyone else walk over to join the happy couple Laurent and Larry have a moment with each other...

Larry: *smile* "We did it baby". 

Laurent: *smile* "Yes and I'm so happy my love". 

Laurent brings his hand up to touch Larry's face and as he continues looking in his eyes...

Larry: "Me too", he whispers. 

Even this moment is a moment in time that will always be remembered. After one more soft kiss the guests are now over for the reception. The next hour consists of everyone feasting on appetizers such as bruschetta, shrimp cocktail, stuffed mushrooms as well as fruits and cheeses. The main course consists of prime rib, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and homemade dinner rolls. Everyone is enjoying themselves with dancing, laughter and love. It's been such a splendid evening but of course no wedding would be complete without a toast and who better a person than the lovely Andrea...

Andrea: *taps champagne glass and smiles* "I would like to make a toast". *pause* "Larry and Laurent, I am so honored to be apart of this union. It was beautiful and magical". *pause* "Many of you may not know this but I'm Laurent's paralegal and for some people it may not be a good idea to be friends with an employee but it works for us and I couldn't have a better boss or a better friend". *pause* "Laurent you have been there for me whenever I have needed you. You have supported me and have always been by my side with whatever trials life brings. I promise to continue doing the same for you and I am beyond blessed to have such great people like you and Larry in my life. I look forward to being a witness to this beautiful, forever journey between the two of you". *raises glass* "To Larry and Laurent". 

All: "To Larry and Laurent".

After such a heartfelt toast the reception continues to include the grooms' dance with each other and each dancing with mama. After the last slice of cake had been eaten and the last glass of champagne had been consumed guests start leaving one by one with mama and Andrea being the last two. Larry and Laurent are at the door with them each giving hugs and kisses on the cheek...

Laurent: *smile* "Your toast really touched my heart Andrea. Thank you so much". 

Andrea: *smile* "You're welcome". *pause* "You know I'll do anything for you". 

Laurent: "Yes and you know the same". 

One more hug and Andrea is out the door leaving just Larry, Laurent and mama...

Mama: "Well my babies. The ceremony was beautiful just like I knew it would be". *pause* "I'm so proud of both of you". 

Larry: "Thank you mama". *pause* "For your love and for your support. Thank you for everything". 

Mama: *smile* "Welcome". 

They both give mama a hug and kiss on the cheek and watch as she's escorted to the car by family and ultimately driven off. Now that it's just the two of them they give each other a knowing look and without saying a word Laurent takes Larry by the hand to lead him upstairs...

Even though it's been quite a while since they've made love the look in each other's eyes as Laurent slowly undresses Larry is as if they never really missed a beat and after renewing their love this moment of lovemaking will perhaps be the most intense...and the most beautiful...

~please play the audio~

https://youtu.be/mPlvLgslIHI

With Larry now completely nude Laurent whispers to him to sit down on the edge of the bed. As Larry slowly takes his place he looks back up at Laurent with the sweetest most innocent of eyes, a gentle bite to his lower lip as he watches Laurent undress. Once his hard, nude body becomes completely exposed Larry takes his hands and runs them up Laurent's stomach and chest as Laurent looks down at him softly. Larry then catches a glimpse of Laurent's amazingly hard erection and having missed the taste of that in his mouth he opens wide and puts his warm, wet mouth around it causing Laurent to throw his head back and immediately start moaning at the sensation. It becomes so intense that Laurent softly secures a grip on Larry's twists as he guides him. Sweat is already seeping from Laurent's pores from such a job and it's so good that he can feel his body trembling as his orgasm powers through and ultimately oozing into Larry's mouth. Larry moans at the sweet, citrus taste as he feels it sliding down his throat like silk. When he can no longer suck more of the tasty substance out he softly releases Laurent's still hard erection and looks up at him. Laurent's sweet smile to him is replaced with words of how much he enjoyed it...but as much as he did being inside of Larry is what he's been anticipating the most. Although, he has to take his time as he doesn't want to cause his love pain. He instructs Larry to lay back but this time on his stomach. Larry won't dare question it. He happily and eagerly does as Laurent requested and the next second he's feeling kisses on the back of each leg as well as Laurent taking his strong hands to cup and squeeze Larry's ass earning some more moaning from him. He also spreads Larry's cheeks a part and swipes his hole over his tongue before placing a trail of kisses up his spine starting at the small of his back. Larry's right cheek is planted firmly in the pillow...his eyes closed as he relishes in this moment of feeling Laurent's warm, plump lips on nearly every part of his backside. The next sensation he feels is Laurent's index finger slowly pushing inside of his hole which makes him hiss slightly so Laurent leans down to start kissing his cheek in an attempt to take Larry's mind off the pressure from that. Laurent continues his tender loving care and when he feels it loosen up right where it needs to be he slowly removes his finger then gently picks Larry up to place him on his back. He doesn't immediately go in as he wants to place the same amount of kisses to Larry's chest and abs just like he did his back. The look on Larry's face is already that of being so in love with this man that he just wants to cry at the feeling of it. Even when Laurent lowers himself to take Larry's manhood in his mouth Larry reacts to it with his sounds of ecstasy but instead of closing his eyes they stay directly on Laurent as he sucks delicately. Laurent feels Larry's gaze on him so he looks up at him. He then intertwines his fingers with Larry's as the suction on him becomes stronger. Larry bites his lower lip even through the moaning...and with his gaze still on Laurent's sweet eyes. Eventually Larry feels what will be his first climax of this moment and when it shoots out the grip he has on Laurent's hands becomes tighter as his body trembles just as Laurent's did during his moment of oral pleasure. The panting and moaning subside as his orgasm does and now Laurent is hovering himself over Larry, placing a soft kiss on his nose as he grabs himself and pushes in. Larry belts out the most beautiful gasp as Laurent releases a deep moan at Larry's walls tightening greedily around him. He begins a slow groove of in and out....around and around while moaning in Larry's ear, telling him how amazing he feels and of course, how he loves him so. Laurent seizes several opportunities to continue kissing his love where ever he can while he listens to Larry's sweet cries. Larry's hands eventually find their way to Laurent's sweaty back and as Laurent continues his rhythm Larry presses his hands into Laurent's back. Those hands then travel down to Laurent's ass to cup them and guide his movement. This moment is getting better and better with each passing second to the point where Larry does something completely unexpected. He flips them over and now Larry is on top to ride him as if his life depends on it. Laurent's head is pressed into the pillow and slightly tilts back as his mouth falls open. Larry's head is back as well while he releases deep moaning into the air. Laurent brings his gaze up and as he watches Larry ride him he also takes his hands to grab his hips and guide him biting his own lower lip as he watches in pure amazement as well as gratitude because it feels out of this world. The harder Larry bounces the louder their noises echoed throughout the bedroom. Larry then leans down and as his hips continue to bounce his moans are now directly in Laurent's ear which are even more of a turn on for him. This erotic moment has gone on for several minutes and not one word has been exchanged...but there's no need for any words to be exchanged. Knowing each other as well as they do is their guide. Where to touch each other, where to kiss. It all can go unsaid because they know. They can also tell when they're approaching their second climax because their moans become deeper and when they explode they shriek and cry out loudly into the atmosphere. As they wait for their breathing to come back Larry lowers his head to look into Laurent's eyes. He plants a kiss on his lips then gently raises himself up so Laurent can fall out of him then make his way down to lick his love clean of his own orgasm...connecting his eyes with Laurent's the entire time. All this time going without making love this moment more than made up for it. It was everything they could have ever wanted it to be and more... 

~song should be done now~

They won't dare think of taking separate showers as this entire day and this entire moment of lovemaking can only be topped off with a hot, steamy shower as they wash each other's thoroughly satisfied bodies before getting into some comfortable clothes, changing the sheets and climbing in bed. Underneath the duvet cover now Larry's head immediately goes into Laurent's chest...but before closing their eyes to sleep...

Larry: "Today was so amazing". 

Laurent: "Yes it was...and making love was so beautiful". *kisses forehead* "I missed that so much". 

Larry: "I missed it too baby. So much". 

*brief pause* 

Larry: "New beginning". *pause* "I love the sound of that". 

Laurent: "New beginning to the rest of us lives together bebe". 

Larry takes Laurent's hand in his and intertwines their fingers again...

Larry: "The rest of us lives", he says softly.  

Laurent: "I love you", he whispers. 

Larry: "I love you too", he whispers back. 

Silence ensues as they wait for sleep to consume them their thoughts are very similar to each other mostly that of eternal bliss. Larry hearing the one sound in his ear that always makes him feel the safest and the most at ease...Laurent's heartbeat. It's always been such a beautiful melody. He eventually feels Laurent's body relax which means he's fallen asleep so he lifts his head up to watch him. As the moonlight beams inside the bedroom and down on Laurent's gorgeous, perfectly structured face Larry couldn't have been more grateful that Laurent still wanted him even after he pushed him away. And to give him a new home, a new car, a beautiful ceremony that will forever be etched in his heart he finds himself getting teary eyed yet again. Laurent forgave him. He didn't have to at all but...he did and as he reflects on his vows he declares to himself that he will remain committed to him. No matter what storm may come their way they will weather that storm together and as Larry continues to look at his forever love he is excited about their future as it holds so much promise...so much hope...so much love and so much life. A beautiful life to be lived beyond a brief yet eye opening torrid affair...

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A/N: My amazing followers. 'Torrid Affair' has finally concluded. To date, this is my most successful story and I owe it to each and every one of you. Thank you so much for your amazing comments, whether it was on a chapter or a private message sent to me as well as the discussions we had in the comments and those among yourselves. You all were so into this story and it just warmed my heart every time to see that. It's always bittersweet when I end something but I do plan on bringing you more, however, I have to take a break. I've been writing back to back since 'The Proposal' and it's definitely needed. Well, at least a break from full length stories. If an idea comes to me for a one shot to add to my collection I will. I also have plans to go through some of my other stories to make revisions but for the most part I'll be relaxing as much as possible. I hope you all continue to follow me because I promise I will be back with more. I have some ideas swirling around in my head and after I take some time to regroup I'll definitely bring those to you. In the meantime in between time, I hope everyone enjoyed the finale! If so, please vote and comment! Love you guys. :) 

~lestwinsdesire