This couldn't have been any more different than the last time they had tried for a relationship. No only were they both trying to focus on things other than sex (no matter how hard it was for them both), but they were both genuinely taking time to spend with one another. Things from their date to this trip, things were different. Henry wasn't worried about Sterling looking at other women (or men) and he hoped Sterling felt the same with him. For once, Henry wasn't drawn to the affections of others and he wasn't tempted with the drugs that had once ruled him. This were different and Henry hoped they continued to be like this. He enjoyed his time with Sterling doing simple things like eating Chinese take out â€" it made them feel like a normal couple. It felt like it was meant to be.
As Henry began to unpack their meals, he smiled. From the outside, it would be strange to just see him there smiling, but Henry was thinking about tonight...thinking about how perfect it was. They were here together to gather their memories of each other to take back home so they could start a new life together. It was perfect and Henry couldn't be happier. He wanted this weekend to be pleasant â€" to be fulfilling. And for once, he wasn't thinking about just when he would finally give himself completely to Sterling. Sure, he wanted to participate in those intimate encounters â€" but this time spent just reclining with his lover was just as satisfying...which was strange for him.
When Sterling asked for his soup first, Henry nodded and handed it to him, grabbing his own Wonton soup and popping open the lid. He put in some of the fried wontons before handing the rest to Sterling. He practically inhaled the soup, forgetting just how hungry he was. By the time he was finished with his soup, he set Sterling's meal in front of him and grabbing his. Opening the lid to his Kung Pao and his chopsticks. He had never been very good with chopsticks and after several minutes of fighting with them, the floor had eaten more of his food than he had. So with a lot of laughter, he abandoned his chopsticks and just resigned himself to eating with a fork. He would have to ask Rosa to give the hardwood floors a good mopping moping tomorrow.
When he was finished with his Chinese food, he belched loudly with a laugh before packing up their trash and placing it back into the bag it had come from. He looked back to Sterling with a curious gaze. "What are your plans for tonight?" Henry wanted to make sure his lover didn't have some place to be because tonight, Henry had every intention of pampering his boyfriend with a Jacuzzi and a shoulder rub. He knew their muscles ached and their bodies were tired. A relaxing evening at home sounded like a very good use of their evening.