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INT. MARK'S CAR - NIGHT

80s music is playing on the radio.

Mark is driving, while Alec is comfortably sitting in the passenger seat.
They are on their way back from a night out and in the middle of a conversation.

ALEC
... I just don't understand why she
always has to be so... explicit.

Mark smiles in amusement.

MARK
It's just the way she is-

ALEC
Ellie should have said something...
she's her sister, after all!

MARK
(amused)
Well, she's her sister, not her
babysitter...

ALEC
She should have said something
anyway.

MARK
(amused)
Like what?

ALEC
I don't know! Something like "please
spare Alec all the details of your
sex life"!

Mark chuckles lightly.

ALEC
I really didn't need to know
everything that goes on between Lucy
and her new boyfriend. And by the
way... how can they only do that, all
the time?!

MARK
Maybe they find each other
irresistible.

ALEC
Oh, come on...

MARK
(amused)
What?

ALEC
Irresistible is quite a strong
word... they are not animals, they
should be able to resist-

MARK
(teasing, smirking)
You couldn't resist me when we first
met.

Alec blushes hard and gives him a vaguely embarrassed look.

ALEC
Well- okay, but- I mean...
(pause)
that's different!

MARK
(teasing)
Is it?

ALEC
(embarrassed)
Yes!

Mark smirks more and nods a little.

MARK
Okay.

There is a moment of silence between them, then Alec shifts a little in his seat, crossing his arms over his chest.

ALEC
And anyway... I can resist you.

Mark raises his eyebrows at that and gives him a quick, deeply amused look.

MARK
(teasing)
Oh, really?

ALEC
Yes, of course...

Beat.

ALEC
(teasing back)
You, on the other hand-

MARK
(amused)
Choose your next words carefully,
kitty, I have a sheer self control.

ALEC
(teasing)
Do you?

MARK
Yes.

ALEC
Mmh...

Mark gives him another quick glance, looking more and more amused by the second.

MARK
What is that supposed to mean?

Alec shrugs a little and looks casually out of the window, doing his best to hide a small smile.

ALEC
Nothing... I was just thinking.

MARK
About what?

Beat.

ALEC
You would give in first.

The smile on Mark's face widens and something in his eyes changes.

MARK
Excuse me?

Alec puts on his best nonchalant expression and looks back at him.

ALEC
I'm just saying that, if we were to
compare our ability to resist, you
would give in first.

Mark gives him another quick look, then smirks more.

MARK
Oh, you think so?

ALEC
Yes.

MARK
Is this a challenge?

ALEC
What- no! 

Beat.

ALEC
But, if it were-

MARK
(amused)
You're on thin ice, sweet thing-

ALEC
If it were-

MARK
Careful-

ALEC
-you would lose.

Beat.

MARK
(amused)
All right, that's it. It's on!

ALEC
I'm not saying-

MARK
Yeah, too late-

ALEC
It's not a challenge!

MARK
It is now-

ALEC
No, it's not-

MARK
(teasing)
Are you afraid of losing?

ALEC
Of course not!

MARK
(teasing)
What's the problem, then?

ALEC
There is not problem!

MARK
Very well. We will go on with our
lives, and the first one who can no
longer do without the other's
attention and explicitly asks for
something sexual, will lose.

ALEC
Fine!

Beat.

MARK
You won't last one week-

ALEC
Yeah, you watch-

MARK
-your are going to beg me-

ALEC
-you wish!

Mark chuckles.

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, BEDROOM - NIGHT

Mark is in bed, his back resting against the bedhead; he's setting up the alarm on his phone.

Alec comes out of the en-suite bathroom at that moment, wearing one of Mark's t-shirts.
He reaches the bed and climbs onto the mattress, lying on his stomach nonchalantly and rubbing his face a little against the pillow, ignoring Mark completely.
Mark runs his gaze over his body and smiles a little to himself; he drops the phone on the bedside table and leans over him, giving him a small kiss on his neck. 
Alec forces himself not to react to that.

MARK
Well? You're not even going to kiss
me good night?

ALEC
(teasing)
Are you giving up already?

Mark smirks and gives him another soft kiss on his neck; this time, Alec can't help but shiver a little.

MARK
(teasing back)
I could ask you the same thing... are
you so afraid of losing that you
can't even allow yourself an innocent
kiss?

Alec pulls himself up on his elbows at that and looks at him.

ALEC
Of course not.

MARK
Where is my kiss, then?

Alec hesitates for a moment, then leans forward and kisses him, clearly with the sole intention of proving a point.
However, his resolve falters when Mark smiles a little against his lips and kisses him back, slowly and languidly.
Alec does his best to appear unaffected, but melts in the kiss after only a few seconds. 

When a small, soft moan leaves his lips, he blushes hard and pulls back, clearing his throat and looking at Mark with forced ease.

ALEC
There you go... good night!

He rolls over and snuggles under the covers, his back to Mark.
Mark smiles in amusement and wraps an arm around him, pulling him closer and spooning him.

MARK
Good night, babe...

He gives him one last, soft kiss on his neck and goes to sleep.

Alec lies motionless for long moments, his face flushed. Then, he sighs softly and closes his eyes, suddenly looking deeply regretful at having accepted the - stupid - challenge.

CUT TO:

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, BEDROOM - MORNING

Alec and Mark are in bed, asleep.
Alec is still lying on his side, while Mark is spooning him and holding him close.

When the alarm goes off, Alec frowns a little and moans in annoyance.
He slowly opens his eyes and reaches for his phone, switching the alarm off.

Mark shifts a little behind him, clearly waking up too, and instinctively holds him closer.
Alec lets out a soft, content noise at that and relaxes in his arms for a few moments, then the expression on his face changes; he blinks a little and smiles triumphantly.

ALEC
Mark...

Mark nuzzles the back of his head and holds him even closer.

MARK
(sleepy)
Mmh?

Alec smirks and does his best to sound calm and relaxed.

ALEC
You're hard.

There is a moment of silence, then Mark lays a small kiss on the back of his neck.

MARK
(sleepy)
I am...

Alec smiles more.

ALEC
Well, this is-

MARK
The morning.

Beat.

ALEC
What?

Mark smiles a little to himself.

MARK
It's just morning wood... sorry to
disappoint, sweet thing.

Alec blushes and looks suddenly a little annoyed.

ALEC
Right. 
(pause)
Can you keep your morning wood off my
bum, then?

Mark chuckles lightly and presses more against him, making him gasp and blush again.

MARK
(teasing)
Why? Is it weakening your self-
control?

Alec squirms in his embrace and turns around to look him in the eyes.

ALEC
Of course not!

Mark smiles to him and gives him a sweet peck on his lips.

MARK
Good. It would have been a shame to
end the challenge after only one
night...

Alec holds his gaze.

ALEC
I agree.

Mark smiles more at the determination in his eyes and kisses him softly.
Alec stays completely still for a moment, then kisses him back, sighing against his lips.

Mark runs lightly a hand under the large t-shirt Alec is wearing, making him tremble and moan a little.
Alec pulls back immediately and gives him a reproachful look, at which Mark can only smile more.

ALEC
I'm going to take a shower.

MARK
Sure...

Alec gets out of bed and starts walking towards the en-suite bathroom.
Mark follows him with his gaze and smirks a little.

MARK
(teasing)
Try not to wank.

Alec looks back at him with an almost shocked expression on his face, blushing hard.

ALEC
Don't be ridiculous! I'm not a
teenager-

MARK
(teasing, amused)
All right, I'm just saying... it's
not against the rules-

ALEC
I know it's not-

MARK
(teasing)
-still, I think you would lose
credibility given how much you
glorified your ability to resist-

ALEC
I'm not going to wank in the shower!

Mark chuckles.

MARK
Okay...

He also gets out of bed.

MARK
I'll go make some coffee in the
meantime.

He reaches Alec and grabs his chin, giving him a small peck on his lips.

MARK
Be good, kitty...

Alec blushes at the pet name but looks at him resolutely.

ALEC
I'm always good.

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, BATHROOM - LATER

Alec is in the shower.
The warm water streams down his body, lightly covered in foam. He's not moving.

He sighs deeply and looks down at himself; he's hard.
He stares at his erection for a few seconds, looking conflicted, then snorts and changes the water temperature from hot to cold with an annoyed gesture.

ALEC
Fuck me...

The cold water hits his body and he moans unhappily, shivering a little. 

His erection fades.

CUT TO:

THREE DAYS LATER.

INT. POLICE STATION, ALEC'S OFFICE - DAY

Alec is clearly in a bad mood.

He is sitting at his desk, while a young OFFICER is standing in front of him, looking absolutely terrified.
They are in the middle of a conversation.

ALEC
... and what did they say?

OFFICER
(nervously)
They said, uhm... they...

The officer looks down at his notepad, reading quickly through his notes, while Alec just stares at him.

OFFICER
Oh, yes! They said that Mr. Atkinson,
from the Post Office, was seen at the
harbour on the morning of the
accident.

Ellie appears on the threshold at that moment, holding two cups of coffee. She stops, not wanting to interrupt.

ALEC
(to the officer, annoyed)
And?!

The young officer stirs a little under his gaze.

OFFICER
Uhm... sir?

ALEC
(annoyed)
Did anyone go and talk to him?!

OFFICER
(hesitantly)
Oh, uhm... n-not yet, sir.

ALEC
Then, go!! What are you waiting for?!

The young officer jumps a little and nods vigorously.

OFFICER
Yes, sir! Right away, sir!

He turns around and walks quickly past Ellie and out of the office, almost stumbling.

Ellie raises her eyebrows and glances at Alec.

Beat.

ELLIE
Wow.

Alec gives her an annoyed look.

ALEC
What?!

ELLIE
Nothing!
(pause)
You all right?

ALEC
(abruptly)
Yes!

ELLIE
Right...

She walks in and reaches the desk; she's about to hand him one of the two cups of coffee, but then hesitates.

ELLIE
Uhm... caffeine might not be a good
idea. Do you want herbal tea?

Alec gestures towards the cup.

ALEC
Just give me the stupid coffee-

ELLIE
Oi!!

She pushes the coffee into his hand, giving him a vaguely reproachful look.

ELLIE
Someone really woke up on the wrong
side of the bed!

ALEC
I didn't-

ELLIE
Yeah, spare me.

She sits on the desk and takes a sip of her coffee.

ELLIE
What's wrong? 

ALEC
Nothing-

ELLIE
Oh, come on!

Alec exhales sharply.

ALEC
Nothing, it's just... I'm not...
this is...

He trails off, then suddenly frowns and gives her an annoyed look.

ALEC
Actually, you know what? Considering
the course of events, this is partly
your fault!

Ellie looks at him in shock.

ELLIE
My fault?!

ALEC
Yes!

ELLIE
How could it possibly be my fault?! I
don't even know what this is about!!

ALEC
Why does your sister always have to
go into detail about her stupid sex
life?!

Ellie gives him a confused look.

ELLIE
Well, you how she is!

ALEC
Why don't you ever say anything?!

ELLIE
What am I supposed to say?!

ALEC
I don't know, but- 

ELLIE
Hold on a moment- what has that got
to do with anything?!

Alec blushes and doesn't answer.
Ellie looks at him expectantly for a few seconds, then pushes him.

ELLIE
Well?!

Alec stares at her for a moment, then sighs deeply and slumps in his chair.

ALEC
Mark and I were talking the other
night, on our way back home-
actually, it was mostly me
complaining about your sister and the
fact that, for some reason, I now
know how many blowjobs she gives her
boyfriend...

Ellie grimaces a little at that.

ELLIE
Right-

ALEC
Anyway- we started talking about...
people and... urges... and...

He hesitates, looking deeply uncomfortable.

ALEC
The point is... 
(pause)
we challenged each other.

Ellie blinks a little and gives him another confused look.

ELLIE
To do what?

Alec blushes again and stirs nervously on his chair.

ALEC
To see who would give in first...

Ellie frowns. She stares at him in silence for a few moments, then understands.
An excited and amused expression appears on her face.

ELLIE
Oh, my God-

ALEC
Don't-

ELLIE
(excited)
OH, this is AWESOME!!

ALEC
Ellie, stop-

ELLIE
OH MY GOD-

ALEC
SHUT UP!!!

Ellie chuckles and leans more over the desk, giving him a deeply amused look.

ELLIE
(teasing)
That's why you are so grumpy! Someone
has been sending you to work without
daily treat!

Alec blushes furiously and gives her a shocked look.

ALEC
Ellie, for God's sake!!!

Ellie chuckles again.

ELLIE
This is really funny-

ALEC
It's not!

ELLIE
(teasing)
Well, why don't you just give up and
put an end to your suffering, then?!

ALEC
I'm not going to do that!

Ellie gives him an even more amused look.

ELLIE
Ah, so you think you can win!

Alec frowns at that.

ALEC
Of course I can win!

ELLIE
(teasing)
Well...

ALEC
What is that supposed to mean?!

Ellie chuckles more and shakes his head.

ELLIE
No, no, sorry- I'm sorry! I'm just
teasing you, of course you can win!
I'm sure of it!

Alec just gives her a sceptical look.

ELLIE
Actually, you should plan something!

ALEC
(hesitantly)
What do you mean?

ELLIE
Well, what is it that Mark likes?
That very thing that he can't say no
to?

Alec blushes again at that and looks at her with a deeply uncomfortable expression on his face.

ALEC
I'm not going to tell you that!!

ELLIE
Oh, come on-

ALEC
Ellie, no! Jesus Christ, that is private!!

ELLIE
All right, all right! Don't tell me,
fine!! What I'm saying is... there
must be something that drives him
crazy! Right?!

Alec hesitates again, looking deeply uncomfortable and clearly regretting bringing the whole thing up.

ALEC
(embarrassed)
Well... yeah, maybe!

ELLIE
There you go, then!

She gives him a cheeky smile.

ELLIE
Use the weapons in your arsenal!

Alec just looks at her, unsure of what to do and what to say. However, he seems to consider.

CUT TO:

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, LIVING/DINING ROOM - EVENING

Mark is sitting comfortably on the sofa, lazily checking his phone.

When the familiar Universal Pictures music plays on TV, he looks up at the screen and drops his phone on the coffee table.

MARK
(loudly)
Babe? The film is about to start.

ALEC (O.S.)
(from another room)
Coming!

A few seconds later, Alec comes in from another room.
Mark looks up at him and something in his expression shifts.
Alec is wearing one of his sweatshirts; it is dark blue, very large, and incredibly comfortable-looking. The sleeves cover Alec's hands almost completely and the hem reaches halfway down his thighs.

He looks absolutely adorable.

Mark stares at him in silence and Alec can't help but smile a little to himself at the look on his face.
When he reaches the sofa, it takes Mark a little longer than normal to speak.

MARK
Were you cold, babe?

Alec just nods.

ALEC
Yes, a little.

He moves closer and gestures timidly towards the space between his legs.

ALEC
Would you make some space for me?

Mark smiles and nods - he knows very well what Alec is doing.

MARK
Of course... come here, sweet thing.

He moves a little to make some room for him and Alec sits down comfortably between his legs, snuggling up immediately against his chest and rubbing tenderly his face against his shoulder.
Mark smiles more and kisses him on his head.

The film starts.

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, LIVING/DINING ROOM - LATER

The wall clock reads 21:40.

They are halfway through the film.
Alec is still cuddled up against Mark, who is holding him close and stroking him lovingly over the large sweatshirt.

After a little while, Alec sighs in relax and snuggles up more against him, running a hand lazily over his broad chest.
He rubs his face against his shoulder, then nuzzles his neck and lays a small, casual kiss there.
Mark tenses up slightly at the gesture and Alec can't help but smile a little to himself.
He slides his hand over his pecs slowly, then up to his collarbones, playing a little with the neckline of his t-shirt and placing another soft kiss on his neck.

He continues to nuzzle him affectionately, casually placing small kisses here and there from time to time.
It's not long before Mark begins to be affected by his behaviour. 
He shifts a little on the sofa and Alec inevitably notices it; he's getting hard. 
He smiles more to himself and runs his hand tenderly over his broad chest.

When Mark lets out a slightly tense sigh, Alec looks up at him.

ALEC
(casually)
You okay, love?

Mark smiles to himself, clearly amused by his feigned innocence, and clears his throat.

MARK
Yes. All good...

Alec nods a little and smiles back, giving him a small peck on his lips.

ALEC
Okay...

He rests his head back on his shoulder and cuddles up more against his firm body.

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, LIVING/DINING ROOM - LATER

The wall clock reads 22:20.

The film is almost over; the bad guy and the good guy are about to face each other in the final battle.

Alec is still snuggled up against Mark, who is clearly struggling not to react to his tender and affectionate behaviour; he's been hard for more than half an hour now, and he probably doesn't even know what the film is about anymore.
However, despite the increasing tension in his muscles, he manages to keep his composure.

Alec, for his part, doesn't seem to have the slightest intention of stopping tormenting him; he stretches out a little against him and wraps his arms around his neck, leaning his forehead against his neck and sighing in relax.
Mark instinctively holds him closer at that and Alec moans softly.
The mere sound causes Mark to tense up more. He shakes his head a little to himself, amused.

MARK
God, you are going to pay for this...

Alec looks up at him at that and forces himself not to smirk.

ALEC
I don't know what you are talking
about.

Mark chuckles lightly.

MARK
You little shit...

Alec smiles to himself and presses more against his strong body, laying another kiss on his neck.

ALEC
I thought you had a sheer self-
control.

MARK
I do.

ALEC
Well, then...

He looks up at him again and gives him a soft peck on his lips.

ALEC
(teasing)
Stop talking... I'm trying to watch
the film.

Mark can't stop another amused smile from appearing on his face at that; despite the fact that Alec is driving him crazy, he can't help but admire how well he is playing this round.

He gestures towards the TV.

MARK
Please, don't let me distract you.

ALEC
Thank you.

Alec smiles more and goes back to watching the film.

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, LIVING/DINING ROOM - LATER

The end credits roll on the screen.

Mark is visibly tense and clearly fighting a brutal internal battle.
Alec, for his part, looks relaxed and at ease. He pulls back a little and smiles to him.

ALEC
Well... that was nice. Don't you
think?

Mark chuckles.

MARK
Fuck off...

Alec chuckles in turn and gives him a small peck on his lips, running a hand over his chest.

ALEC
You are a little tense, love.

MARK
(sarcastic)
Am I? I didn't notice...

Alec smiles more and gives him another soft peck.

ALEC
You know... you don't have to suffer
like this.

MARK
Don't even try-

ALEC
You could just take what you want...

He presses again against his body.
This time, Mark can't stop a low growl from escaping his lips.
He grabs Alec's waist and pulls him closer, thrusting instinctively up against his warm body.
Alec blushes at that but manages to remain focused; he glances down at Mark's erection, its outline perfectly visible under the fabric of his sweatpants, and lowers a hand slowly towards it.

However, he doesn't reach it; he simply runs his hand lazily over Mark's abdomen, teasing, and looks back at him.

ALEC
You are very, very hard, love...

MARK
I'm aware of that.

ALEC
It must be uncomfortable...

MARK
Yeah, no shit...

His voice is low and thick with desire, and Alec can't help but look very pleased.
He lowers his hand a little more and gives him another soft peck on his lips.

ALEC
You could just give in...

Mark sighs deeply and shakes his head, smiling a little.

MARK
It's not going to happen...

Alec nuzzles his nose affectionately.

ALEC
Are you sure?

Another soft peck on his lips.

ALEC
You could do whatever you want... I
wouldn't stop you.

Another peck.

Mark sighs deeply and tenses up more, then grabs Alec's wrist gently and moves his hand away.
He looks him in the eyes and smiles.

MARK
I'm sure.

Alec can't help but look disappointed. He stays still for a moment, pondering his options; clearly this little game of his is in danger of becoming counterproductive. Having Mark so aroused under his touch is definitely starting to have an effect on him, so it is probably best to stop while he is in control of the situation.

He sighs and pulls away.

ALEC
Very well...

He stands up, doing his best to look casual.

ALEC
I'm going to bed, then... 

MARK
I'll be with you in a moment...

Alec nods and starts walking towards the bedroom.

ALEC
(teasing)
Try not to wank.

Mark chuckles at that.

MARK
Fuck off...

Alec chuckles in turn and leaves the room.

Mark remains alone.
He grabs the remote on the coffee table and switches the TV off. 
He sighs deeply, then looks down at his erection and shakes his head to himself.
He drops his head on the backrest and snorts.

MARK
Fuck me...

CUT TO:

THREE DAYS LATER.

EXT. POLICE STATION - DAY

It's a lovely, sunny day.

Alec walks out of the building at that moment. He's on the phone, in the middle of a conversation.

ALEC
(on the phone)
... yes love, all good. I'm heading
home now.

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, KITCHEN - SAME

Mark is holding the phone to his ear and putting the shopping away with his free hand.

MARK
(on the phone)
Oh, great! I can't believe you
actually managed to get out early.

INTERCUT - INT. KITCHEN / EXT. POLICE STATION - SAME

ALEC
(smiling)
Yeah, me neither... at least I get to
make up for the day off I missed last
week.

MARK
Well-

ALEC
I know it's not the same. But it's
better than nothing...

Mark nods a little.

MARK
Yeah, I guess it is...

ALEC
I'll be home shortly.

MARK
(smiling)
Okay, babe. See you soon.

ALEC
See you soon, love.

They hang up.

END INTERCUT

EXT. POLICE STATION - SAME

Alec puts the phone into his pocket and walks towards his car.

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, LIVING/DINING ROOM - DAY

Alec comes in from outside.

ALEC
Hello!

He drops the key on the console table and closes the door behind him.

ALEC
I'm home.

No answer.

ALEC
Mark?

Nothing.

Alec blinks a little in confusion. He takes off his jacket and looks around.

Suddenly, a strange noise comes from the garden.
Alec looks towards the French window and notices that it's open.

He hesitates for a moment, then follows the noise.

EXT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, GARDEN - CONTINUOUS

Alec steps outside and suddenly STOPS.

The tool shed is open and most of the tools have been taken out and laid on the lawn.
Mark is currently in the process of moving the whole shed away from the fence; his strong arms and the muscles of his broad back tense from exertion under the t-shirt, while the shed creaks slightly under the pressure of his strength.
Alec can't help but blush furiously at the sight.

With one last effort, Mark moves the shed a little further away from the fence and then steps back.
Alec stares at him for a moment, then crosses his arms over his chest.

ALEC
Really?!

Mark looks up at him and smiles.

MARK
Oh, hey babe! You're here-

ALEC
Yes, I'm here. As if you hadn't
noticed!

Mark frowns a little in confusion at that.

MARK
What?

ALEC
I can't believe you put on this show
to win the challenge!

Mark blinks a little at that, then looks from the shed to Alec and understands. He smiles in amusement.

MARK
No, babe-

ALEC
Well, it's not going to work!

MARK
(amused)
Right. Babe-

ALEC
You can show off your ridiculous
strength and stupid broad shoulders,
and huge arms all you like-

MARK
(amused)
Alec-

ALEC
-but if you think that I'm going to
give in after this, you are sadly
mistaken-

MARK
(amused)
Babe, this is not-

ALEC
-and by the way, how weak do you
think I am?! Did you really think I
was going to jump on you after this
display of-

GIRL (O.S.)
FOUND IT!!!

Alec jumps in surprise at the voice coming from somewhere behind the shed and freezes.
Mark, for his part, looks at him with a deeply amused expression on his face.

A moment later, NANCY (their neighbour - late 20s, blonde, big eyes) appears from behind the shed, slightly covered in dirt but looking victorious and holding a dog toy in her hand.

She looks up at Alec and smiles brightly.

NANCY
Hey, Alec!

Alec moves nervously his eyes from Mark to Nancy and does his best to look casual.

ALEC
Hi, Nancy... sorry, I didn't know you
were here.

She chuckles a little.

NANCY
I noticed.

Alec blushes hard at that.

NANCY
What was that about? Are you guys
playing some kind of game or-

ALEC
(embarrassed)
No, nothing! No game.

He clears his throat and changes the subject.

ALEC
What's, uhm... what's going on here?

She smiles and holds up the dog toy.

NANCY
Oh, my nephew was playing with the
dog and threw this over the fence by
mistake!

She rubs the toy a little to clean it up.

NANCY
It's my dog's favourite, I couldn't
lose it. The little bastard ended up
behind the shed, but thankfully Mark
was home and helped me retrieve it!

She looks at Mark and smiles more.

NANCY
Thank you so much for your help by
the way, and so sorry for the
trouble!

MARK
(smiling back)
No trouble at all, don't worry.

She smiles more and walks towards the French window.

NANCY
I'll get out of your hair now!

Mark takes a step to follow her.

MARK
I'll walk you to the door.

NANCY
Oh, don't worry! I can see myself
out. Bye!

She walks past Alec and trots away.
A few moments later, they hear the front door open and close.

Beat.

Mark smirks.

MARK
Well-

ALEC
(deeply embarrassed)
Don't-

MARK
That was priceless-

ALEC
Why didn't you say she was here?!

Mark chuckles.

MARK
(amused)
Well, I tried!

Alec moans and covers his flushed face with his hands.

Mark smirks more and walks towards him.

MARK
(teasing)
Ridiculous strength, you said...

Alec lowers his hands and blushes, if possible, even more.

ALEC
Shut up!

MARK
(teasing)
And, what was that? My stupid broad
shoulders, and huge arms, right?

ALEC
(deeply embarrassed)
Stop it!! I thought- I was just-
shut up!!!

Mark chuckles again and grabs his thin waist gently, pulling him closer.
Alec gives him a deeply embarrassed look.

ALEC
How the hell was I supposed to know
what was going on?!

MARK
(amused)
No, you are right...

Mark gives him a small peck on his lips, then begins to leave a trail of soft kisses down his neck.

ALEC
I couldn't know that something, or
someone, was behind the stupid shed!

Mark keeps kissing down his neck, making him tremble a little.

MARK
(amused)
Of course... 
(teasing)
it was certainly more plausible that
I was moving the whole thing around
just to turn you on-

Alec punches him lightly on his chest, making him chuckle again.

ALEC
Shut up!

Mark pulls back a little and gives him another soft peck on his lips, then lets him go.

MARK
Well, anyway... 

He points to the shed.

MARK
(teasing)
I'm going to get it back in place,
now. Perhaps you want to stay for the
show.

Alec blushes again at that.

ALEC
Stop it!

MARK
(amused, teasing)
Come on, this would be just for you.

Alec turns around and walks towards the French window.

ALEC
Oh, fuck off-

MARK
(teasing)
I'll take off my t-shirt this time!

Alec walks inside.

ALEC (O.S.)
(from inside)
Shut up!!

Mark chuckles and shakes his head to himself.

CUT TO:

INT. FRED AND LAURA'S HOUSE - EVENING

The doorbell rings.

Laura jogs towards the door and opens it; Mark and Alec are at the other side.

LAURA
Heeeey!!

MARK
Hello!

ALEC
Hi-

She drags them inside, hugging them tightly.

LAURA
I'm so happy to see you!! How are you
guys doing?!

Ellie comes in from another room at that moment.

ELLIE
Oh, hello!! I thought I heard the
doorbell!

She is holding some bread and a large plate with nibbles.

ELLIE
You're just in time! We are preparing
nibbles!

MARK
Can we help?

Laura pats him on his shoulder.

LAURA
You definitely can't, I need your
help with Fred.

MARK
(amused)
What is he doing?

LAURA
Stupid things, as usual! He's in a
bartender mood tonight. Please,
stop him.

Mark chuckles and nods.

MARK
I'll see what I can do.

Ellie reaches Alec and grabs him by his arm.

ELLIE
You can help me!

ALEC
Oh, uhm- I-

ELLIE
Come on! Let's go!

She starts dragging him towards the kitchen, leaning a little towards him.

ELLIE
(whispering)
How is it going?

ALEC
What?

ELLIE
(whispering)
The challenge!

Alec blushes hard and gives her an uncomfortable look.

ALEC
(whispering)
Ellie, for God's sake-

ELLIE
(whispering)
Aaah, you're still in the middle
of it-

ALEC
(whispering)
Shut up-

ELLIE
(whispering)
Tell me everything!

ALEC
(whispering)
Absolutely not-

ELLIE
(whispering)
Come on-

ALEC
(whispering)
Drop it!

Ellie chuckles.

INT. FRED AND LAURA'S HOUSE, DINING ROOM - LATER

Mark, Alec, Fred, Laura and Ellie are having dinner.
Cocktail glasses containing an unidentified drink of a disturbing purple colour are placed in front of them - Fred's latest bartending experiment.
No one seems inclined to touch them.

They are in the middle of a conversation.

FRED
... and I was like, "what the fuck
does this random woman want?! Why is
she shouting at me?!"-

LAURA
And then he realised-

FRED
-it wasn't my fucking car! I was
literally trying to open someone
else's car!!

Everyone chuckles.

ELLIE
(amused)
How did you not notice?!

FRED
It was identical to mine!!

LAURA
It wasn't, it was a different shade
of blue-

FRED
Nah, nah, nah! Absolutely identical!!
And... well, I got distracted!

LAURA
(teasing)
Yeah, just a bit-

FRED
You guys need to understand, they had
some crazy deals in that place! I got
three rugs for the price of one!!
Three!!

MARK
(amused)
Fred, you hate rugs.

FRED
Not when they are sold three for the
price of one!

MARK
(amused)
That's ridiculous.

LAURA
(to Mark)
Thank you!

FRED
Well, I could always re-sell them!

LAURA
Nobody is going to buy them, honey.
They are shit.

FRED
They are not!

LAURA
They are! Why do you think they were
giving them away?!

FRED
They weren't giving them away! They
were simply implementing an effective
marketing tactic!

LAURA
Yes, to get rid of them!

FRED
They are honestly not that bad.

ELLIE
(teasing, to Fred)
I am inclined to believe they are.
You have questionable taste in
decor...

FRED
Those pink curtains were an isolated
incident. And I was drunk!

They all keep chatting happily, except for Alec, who looks a little tense and distracted.

Mark glances at him and notices; he takes advantage of a moment of general distraction and leans towards him.

MARK
(whispering)
You okay, babe?

Alec jumps a little at the sudden proximity and swallows, trying to look casual and failing miserably.

ALEC
(whispering)
Yeah, sure! All good.

Mark studies him for a moment, then smirks a little.

MARK
(whispering)
You seem a little tense... do you
need anything?

He casually slips a hand under the table and rests it on his thigh.
Alec can't help but tense more and blush at that. He looks nervously around the table, but everyone is still busy discussing Fred's taste in interior design and no one seems to have noticed.

He swallows again and gives Mark a quick, nervous glance.

ALEC
No, nothing. I'm fine. I'm perfectly-

Mark slides his hand further up and towards his inner thigh, and Alec manages to stifle a moan by the skin of his teeth.
Mark smirks more at that.

MARK
You sure?

ALEC
(tense)
I'm s-sure.

Mark smirks more and nods a little, then pulls his hand away and goes back to chatting with the others as if nothing had happened.

Alec sighs deeply, shifting on his seat and doing his best to ignore the sudden bulge in his trousers.

INT. MARK'S CAR - NIGHT

Mark and Alec are on their way back home.

Mark is driving, while Alec sits uncomfortably in the passenger seat; he looks still very tense.
Mark glances at him and smiles a little to himself.

MARK
This feels a bit like a déjà vu.

Alec looks at him and crosses his arms over his chest, blushing slightly.

ALEC
Yes... except the last time we drove
home from a night out there was no
stupid challenge hanging over our
heads.

MARK
(amused)
Well, there was by the time we
got home.

ALEC
Right...

There is a moment of silence between them, then Alec glances casually out of the window.

ALEC
That was a bit of a low blow, by
the way.

MARK
What was?

ALEC
Your flirting at dinner.

Mark can't help but be a little amused.

MARK
How was that a low blow? I literally
just put my hand on your thigh for
ten seconds-

ALEC
Yes, exactly.

MARK
(amused)
You snuggled up to me for an entire
evening. I had a hard-on for almost
two hours!

ALEC
Yes, but you didn't have it in a room
with all our friends.

Beat.

Mark blinks a little and gives him a surprised look.

MARK
Wait- what?

Alec blushes furiously and looks back out of the window.

ALEC
Never min-

MARK
You had an hard-on because I put a
hand on your thigh?

ALEC
Shut up!

Beat.

Mark smirks a little.

MARK
That's interesting-

ALEC
Oh, fuck off-

MARK
(teasing)
I can already taste victory-

ALEC
Don't get so excited, it doesn't mean
I'm going to give in!

Mark lays a hand on his thigh and strokes it slowly.
Alec gasp at that and blushes more, tensing up terribly.

MARK
(teasing)
You sure?

Alec hesitates.
He suppresses the instinct to push his hand away, not wanting to reveal how the simple gesture was undermining his self-control, and swallows hard.

ALEC
(tense)
Yes, I'm sure.

Mark nods and smiles more at his determination.

MARK
Okay... 
(pause, teasing)
so, my hand being there is not
causing you any problem. Right?

ALEC
(very tense)
No problem at all.

MARK
Good...

He strokes his thigh again, slowly and sweetly.
Alec tense up more, and does his best not to react. However, when Mark slides his hand up and dangerously close to his groin, a soft, almost desperate noise leaves his lips.
Mark smiles in satisfaction and repeats the gesture.
This time, Alec trembles hard under his touch and moans, clearly starting to get hard.
Mark can't help but smirk more.

MARK
(teasing)
Well, well-

ALEC
(tense)
Oh, shut up!

Mark chuckles lightly, continuing to caress his thigh languidly.

EXT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE - LATER

Mark's car approaches and stops in front of the house.

INT. MARK'S CAR - SAME

Mark takes his hand away from Alec's thigh and switches the engine off.

Alec lets out a shaky breath and drops his head against the seat, forcing himself calm down. He's incredibly hard, his face is flushed, and he's trembling.
Mark looks at him and smiles to himself.

MARK
We're home, sweet thing. 
(teasing)
Do you think you can walk?

Alec gives him a vaguely annoyed look at that. Then, something changes in his eyes and he suddenly grabs Mark by his shirt and pulls him forcefully forward, kissing him passionately.

Mark looks taken aback for a moment, but then his whole body reacts to Alec's sudden move and he kisses him back with equal passion.
He climbs onto the other side of the centre console and grabs the lever on the side of the passenger seat, reclining it completely.
Alec gasps as he suddenly finds himself lying down, but doesn't have time to react as Mark leans over him and kisses him again.

Alec wraps his arms around his neck and presses against him as much as the uncomfortable position and confined space allows. 
When he rubs his erection against his groin, they both moan against each other's lips.

Mark bites his lower lip lightly, making him shiver, then sighs deeply and takes a moment to compose himself.
He looks him in the eyes, running his large hands over his thighs.

MARK
Ask me, babe...

He licks his lips lightly, making him moan and blush more.

MARK
Ask me to take you...

Alec lets out a small whimper at that and presses more against him, rubbing his erection against his groin again, looking more and more desperate by the second.
Mark growls and bites his neck lightly, thrusting back against him and pinning him to the seat.
He reaches his ear and licks his earlobe lightly.

MARK
I'm going to give you everything
you want...

He bites his jawline, thrusting against him again and eliciting another whimper from him.

MARK
Just ask me...

Alec clings to his broad shoulders and trembles hard, then closes his eyes for a moment and takes a deep breath. He shakes his head.

ALEC
(weakly)
No...

Mark can't stop himself from letting out a low growl of frustration.
He bites his jawline again, then looks him in the eyes.

MARK
Seriously?

Alec looks back at him and swallows hard; his face is flushed, his eyes are dark and he's shaking.
He hesitates for a moment, then takes another deep breath.

ALEC
You... ask me...

Mark raises his eyebrows and looks at him between amused and astonished.

MARK
You literally dragged me into this-

ALEC
I didn't make any explicit request.

MARK
Yes, and you'd better start making
one-

ALEC
Or... you could.

Mark stares at him in disbelief for a few seconds, then smiles a little.

MARK
You did it on purpose-

ALEC
It's not against the rules-

MARK
You're such a little shit-

Mark leans forward and bites his neck again, making him tremble hard, then forces himself to stop.
He sighs deeply and leans his forehead against his shoulder, shaking his head to himself.

MARK
(amused)
God, you are going to regret this-

ALEC
Maybe you should punish me-

MARK
(teasing)
Is it a request?

ALEC
No. It's a suggestion.

Mark chuckles lightly and runs his hands hungrily over his body. He grabs his thin waist and pulls him closer, making him moan.

MARK
Yeah... maybe I should just carry you
inside... and to the bedroom...

He lays a small kiss on his neck.

MARK
Pin you to the bed...

Another small kiss, right below his ear. Alec shivers again.

MARK
And take you over and over again...
all night long...

Alec whimpers and thrusts desperately against him, starting to breathe irregularly.
Mark growls and bites his soft skin lightly.

MARK
What do you think, babe?

Alec only manages to moan again in response and trembles more in his arms.

MARK
Would you like that? 

Alec forces himself not to start nodding frantically.
Mark presses more against him.

MARK
Tell me... would you like that, babe?

Alec swallows hard. For a moment he seems about to give up, then bites his lower lip and doesn't say anything.
Mark smirks a little and looks him in the eyes.

MARK
Nothing?

Alec just stares at him in silence, no longer trusting what might come out of his mouth at this point.
Mark nods a little to himself.

MARK
All right, then...

He suddenly opens the car door on the passenger side and pulls away, giving Alec enough space to get out of the car.
Alec blinks at that and looks at him in confusion.
Mark gestures towards the open car door and smiles more.

MARK
Go on... looks like we are done for
tonight.

The confused look on Alec's face turns into one of utter horror.

ALEC
What?!

MARK
Well, you don't seem ready to give
up, so...

ALEC
But-

MARK
Yes?

Alec hesitates, looking at him almost desperately.

ALEC
You... you were... you are...

He trails off, then something in his eyes changes.

ALEC
Mark, come on!

MARK
(teasing, amused)
What?

Alec straightens a little and looks at him nervously.

ALEC
You were just about to give up!

MARK
(amused)
Yeah, well... I didn't. And by the
way, that was a fucking low blow-

ALEC
This is ridiculous, you want this!

MARK
So do you...

Alec lets out a deeply frustrated moan and covers his face for a moment, then exhales sharply and looks back at him.

ALEC
Fine! 

He gets out of the car, his face incredibly flushed and a very evident erection under the fabric of his trousers.
Mark chuckles a little to himself and gets out of the car too, locking it.

MARK
Don't be so annoyed-

ALEC
(clearly annoyed)
I'm not!!

Mark smiles and reaches the front door.

MARK
If it is any consolation, I think you
are a worthy opponent.

ALEC
(with no enthusiasm)
Great.

Mark chuckles again and opens the door, moving to one side to let Alec in.

MARK
Come on... time to bed.

Alec snorts and walks in, muttering something incomprehensible.
Mark gives him an amused look and follows him inside, closing the door behind him.

CUT TO:

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, BEDROOM - MORNING

Alec is in bed, lying on his side and untidily wrapped up in the sheets; he rubs his face lightly against the pillow, then slowly opens his eyes.
He blinks a little, starting to make out the details of the room, and turns around; he's alone.

He sits up, passing tiredly a hand over his face. It looks like I didn't sleep well.
He snorts weakly and gets out of bed.

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, KITCHEN - MORNING

Mark is standing at the kitchen counter, pouring himself some coffee.

When he hears the sound of approaching steps, he looks towards the door.
Alec walks in at that moment, wearing a pair of black sweatpants and one of Mark's t-shirt.

Mark offers him a sweet smile.

MARK
Good morning, babe...

Alec runs a hand through his hair and walks towards him.

ALEC
Morning...

He leans a little against him and glances at the mug in his hand.
Mark smiles more and hands it to him. Alec takes it immediately and takes a small sip.

MARK
(teasing)
Did you sleep well?

Alec gives him an eloquent look at that.

ALEC
Shut up...

Mark can't help but chuckle a little.
He leans against the kitchen counter and studies him.

MARK
You know, I was thinking... we are
both off today.

Alec glances at him.

ALEC
Yes...

MARK
Daisy is out and about with her
friends... we have the whole day to
ourselves. Perhaps we should do
something.

Alec looks clearly between intrigued and suspicious.

ALEC
Uh?

MARK
It's a lovely day. We could drive
somewhere nice down the coast. Have
lunch by the sea... something like
that.
(pause)
Unless, of course... you have
something else in mind.

Alec can't help but blush at that. He does his best to look casual.

ALEC
Something else?

MARK
Yes.

Beat.

ALEC
Like what?

Mark smiles a little to himself and pulls away from the kitchen counter, moving towards him.
Alec tenses immediately at that and blushes more.

MARK
I don't know... 

He takes the mug from his hands and places it on the counter, then moves closer and leans a little towards him, blocking him against the counter and giving him a small peck on his lips.

MARK
(teasing)
Can you think of anything?

Alec swallows hard and just stares at him in complete silence; he runs his eyes over his neck, his broad chest, his strong arms, then up again to his lips.
He remains completely motionless for long seconds, then his composure crumbles and throws himself at him, kissing him deeply.
Mark smiles against his lips and kisses him back immediately, pinning him against the counter and sliding his hands under the large t-shirt he's wearing.
Alec whimpers against his lips and trembles, deepening the kiss and pressing more against his firm body.

It is only a matter of seconds, before they are both very hard.

Mark slides his hands further down and grabs his bum, making him gasp and moans. 

ALEC
(breathless)
Mark-

Mark presses more against him and kisses his white neck languidly. 

He slides a hands inside his sweatpants, pressing lightly against his entrance through the thin fabric of his underwear and starting to fondle him.
Alec lets out a breathless sound at that and shakes hard, grabbing his t-shirt almost desperately and pulling him closer.

ALEC
Mark-

Mark growls and presses more against his entrance, licking his neck and sliding a thigh between his legs.
Alec moans again and can't help but thrusts against his thigh, blushing furiously.

ALEC
Oh, fuck-

Mark pulls him closer, causing Alec's erection to rub against his thigh again and eliciting another strangled noise from him.

MARK
Do you give up?

Alec moans and shakes, but doesn't answer.
Mark smirks a little to himself.

MARK
I could always stop... you just
have to tell me.

He slowly begins to withdraw his hand from inside Alec's sweatpants.
Alec lets out a desperate sound at that.

ALEC
(breathless)
No!

Mark stops and smirks more. 

MARK
No?

ALEC
Oh, please- fuck-

MARK
Are you saying that you want me
to continue? 

ALEC
(breathless)
Yes-

Mark bites his neck again and presses his thigh more between his legs.

MARK
Are you giving up, babe?

Alec lets out a loud moan and thrusts against him.

ALEC
(breathless)
Please, I- I- fuck! Yes, I give up- I
give up please, just- please-

Mark kisses him deeply at that, growling in satisfaction at his loss of control, then he pulls back and makes him turn around.
Alec gasps at the sudden change of position and instinctively leans against the counter, looking confused for a moment but gladly giving in to Mark's strength.

Mark presses his erection against him and Alec pushes immediately back against him, whimpering.

ALEC
Oh, God- please-

Mark groans at the need in his voice and brings a hand to his jaw, making him turn his head enough for him to get access to his throat.
He bites his soft skin lightly, then slides his hand further up and presses two fingers against Alec's lips.
Alec parts his lips immediately and takes his fingers deeply into his mouth, moaning around them.

Mark thrusts against him again and licks his earlobe, pushing gently his fingers more into his mouth.

MARK
(hoarse)
Go on, babe... use that pretty tongue
of yours like the good kitty you are.

Alec moans again around his fingers and blushes furiously, licking them eagerly and diligently.

MARK
Good boy...

Alec whimpers and pushes against him again, burning with need and looking absolutely desperate.

After a little while, Mark pulls his fingers delicately out of his mouth and pulls his sweatpants down a little, just enough to expose his bottom.
Alec shakes in anticipation and moans softly.

When Mark presses a wet finger against his entrance, Alec lets out a breathless, needy sound and pushes against him.

ALEC
Yes- please-

Mark pins him to the counter, wrapping an arm around his torso and holding him close, starting to push gently inside his trembling body.
Alec gasps at the intrusion and shivers in pleasure, leaning his head back against Mark's shoulder and moaning.

Mark pushes more inside him, slowly, giving him the time to adjust to the sensation.
Then, he begins to move rhythmically inside his body, preparing him carefully.
Alec pants hard and meets his movements, his eyes dark and wet and full of burning desire.

When Mark pushes a second finger inside and brushes against his prostate, Alec's erection begins to throb desperately under the fabric of his sweatpants.
He lets out a strangled moan and clings to Mark's strong arm, firmly wrapped around his torso.

ALEC
(panting)
Oh, God- yes... fuck-

Mark growls against his ear and moves steadily inside him, his entire body reacting at the mere sensation of Alec's tight muscles around his fingers.

When he feels that he's completely relaxed under his touch, he slows down his movements to a complete stop and pulls his fingers out delicately.
Alec whimpers at the loss and pushes more against him.

ALEC
Mark... please- please-

Mark thrusts against his bottom and holds him closer.

MARK
(hoarse)
Do you want me to take you
here, babe?

ALEC
Yes- God, yes- please-

Mark lowers his own sweatpants slightly, enough to free his erection, and presses against his entrance.
Alec moans and trembles hard, then Mark begins to push inside him and he lets out a breathless, deeply satisfied noise.

Mark bites his white neck and groans deeply against his soft skin, forcing himself to move slowly inside him, fighting the urge to start thrusting wildly into his warm body.
Alec meets his movements, eagerly, until Mark is completely buried inside him.

He stays still for a few seconds, then begins to move, slowly but steadily.
Alec moans loudly, his face flushed.

ALEC
Yes- God-

Mark increases the pace of his thrusts, tightening his grip around him and holding him closer, keeping him pinned against the counter and taking him with growing need and desire.

Alec's erection throbs hard again under his sweatpants, starting to leave a wet patch on the fabric.

ALEC
Oh, fuck- Mark-

Mark takes him faster, starting to hit his prostate and turning him into a mess of tense muscles and uncontrolled moans.

Alec begins to leak profusely, wetting his sweatpants more and more by the second.
His muscles contract hard around Mark, who growls at the sensation and takes him with abandon, thrusting deeply inside him and making him moan uncontrollably.

ALEC
(breathless)
Yes- God, please don't stop- Mark-
don't stop-

Mark takes him steadily, biting his ear lightly.

MARK
(hoarse, panting)
I won't, babe...

Alec's muscles spasm around him and his erection throbs desperately, until his breathing hitches in his throat and he comes hard in his own pants with a stream of uncontrolled moans.

Mark tenses up and thrusts deeply inside him throughout his intense orgasm, until his own climax hits him and he comes hard with a deep moan, taking him steadily until they are both completely spent.

A heavy silence falls over the room, broken only by the sound of their laboured breathing.

Alec shakes in Mark's arms, looking dangerously close to collapsing to the ground.
Mark seems to notice and wraps his arms more firmly around him, supporting him.

Alec breathes hard and leans his head back against his shoulder.

ALEC
(panting)
Fuck...

Mark smiles a little and nuzzles his neck.

MARK
You okay, sweet thing?

Alec chuckles a little and nods immediately, still trying to normalise his breathing.

Mark smiles more and bites his earlobe lightly.

MARK
Good...

He pulls out of him gently, eliciting a soft whimper from him.

He gives them both a moment to recover, then slides a strong arm behind his legs and suddenly scoops him up bridal style, making him gasp in surprise.
Alec wraps immediately his arms around his neck and blushes, letting himself be carried out of the kitchen.

INT. MARK AND ALEC'S HOUSE, BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER

Mark reaches the bed and gently lays Alec on the mattress, bending over him and kissing him slowly and languidly.

When they part, he gives him a small peck on the tip of his nose and looks down at their sweatpants.
He smirks a little.

MARK
We've made a bit of a mess...

Alec chuckles and nods.

ALEC
We have...

Mark gives him another peck on his lips and smiles more.

MARK
We should get rid of these clothes...

He grabs the elastic band of Alec's sweatpants and takes them off with a fluid movement, together with his underwear.
Then, he takes off his own clothes and drops them on the floor. 

He bends over Alec and kisses him softly, grabbing gently the hem of his t-shirt and pulling it up slowly, until he takes it off completely and throws it on the floor with the rest of their clothes.

Alec smiles and wraps his arms around his neck, holding him close and nuzzling his nose tenderly, a deeply relaxed expression on his face.

ALEC
You know... going for a drive along
the coast and having lunch by the sea
sounds like a very nice idea... but I
think I'd rather spend the day in
bed... with you.

Mark smiles and gives him another small kiss.

MARK
Yeah, me too...

He holds him closer and bites playfully his lower lip.

MARK
We have a lot of backlog...

Alec chuckles at that.

ALEC
We do...

MARK
I have to admit that you put up
a good fight.

ALEC
Thank you-

MARK
(teasing)
Although you did lose in the end...

ALEC
Well... remember what you said the
night we challenged each other?

MARK
What did I say, babe?

ALEC
You said I wouldn't have lasted a
week...

Mark smirks a little.

MARK
Right-

ALEC
It's been exactly eight days, so... I
think we should call it a draw.

Mark gives him an amused look at that.

MARK
That's a bit of a stretch.

ALEC
No, it's not. It's only fair.

MARK
(teasing)
Is it?

ALEC
Yeah!

MARK
It is literally 9am on the eighth
day... you have lasted a week and a
few hours.

ALEC
Still, I made it to the eighth day-

MARK
(amused)
All right-

ALEC
So I lasted more than a week-

MARK
Okay...

Mark smiles more in amusement and gives him another soft kiss.

MARK
We'll call it a draw.

Alec smiles in satisfaction at that.

ALEC
Good...

MARK
Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to
clean up the mess you've made... with
nothing but my tongue.

Alec blushes, but he can't help but chuckle at that.

MARK
And when I'm done with that, I'd like
to make love to you again...

He lays a small kiss on his neck.

MARK
... and again...

Another small kiss.

MARK
... and again.

He looks up at him and smiles.

MARK
Do you have any objections?

Alec smiles happily and shakes his head.

ALEC
No... no objections at all...

MARK
Good.

He lays a light kiss on his collarbone and grabs his thin waist gently.

MARK
Then, make yourself comfortable...
this is going to take some time.

Alec smiles more, a deeply relaxed and happy expression on his face.

He closes his eyes.

FADE TO BLACK

THE END