The Last Punch

“Thank you for flying British Airlines. We have landed at London Heathrow Airport. Have a great time in this amazing city!” A cheery english voice wished over the speakers. I looked at Mel and she looked genuinely happy.
“I haven’t seen Mum and Dad in so long… They never visit us!” Mel said grabbing her overhead bag and I did the same. We followed the crowd out of the plane and finally made it into the terminal.
“So what time did you say we were going to go to the Gayboy Mansion?” I asked pulling my suitcase behind me. She giggled at my word play and looked back.
“I told them around 2. Just so we can get a few things done. Like I need to get gifts for my parents and for Adrien and Shep.” I laughed and she shrugged. Mel always had to buy gifts for people the first time she had been at their house in a while. Whether it was a plant, food, something fancy, or something small… it always happened. We hailed a cab and threw our stuff in the “boot” as Mel called it. She went insane naming off places where we could go, the driver looked at her and smiled.
“Sweatheart, pick a place and I’ll drive you there…” He said in a delightfully Scottish accent. Mel picked a plaza and he laughed heavily. As we made our way there Mel was answering texts on her phone from Alex. I hadn’t gotten any texts yet. I watched as a smile tugged it’s way onto Mel’s lips. They were gonna marry each other someday, everyone knew. As much as Mel said she didn’t want to settle down, I could tell that she wanted to be with him for the rest of her life. When she gets really hammered or stoned she always talks about Alex and her love for him. The cab arrived and Mel paid the man, she always carried different currency. We hopped out, got our bags, and walked onto the sidewalk.
“Okay, flowers for Mum and Dad and a succulent for Adrien and Shep…” Mel said, organizing her thoughts out loud.
“Okie dokie! Where to?” I asked looking down the street. “Want to go to Tag’s Plant Nursery?” I asked, referencing the small greenhouse that we always buy plants from. Mel nodded and we began to head for the place. I felt like a tourist… I mean is it being a tourist if you come here on the regular?
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As we walked into Tag’s Plant Nursery the usual girl working was there, she looked up at us and squealed. She was so sweet, she's a 22 year old, 6th generation cultivator. The greenhouse was the original shop for the company and still is to this day. She was raised buy hippie parents that told her to respect nature more than man. She’s vegan and I love her. Maggy was her name. She wore chunky black prescription glasses and was tiny.
“I’m so happy to see you guys! What have you come here for? Want bouquets?” She asked as she looked around. Did I mention she was slightly paranoid of someone getting in and harming her plants?
“Yeah.” Mel laughed. “Just flew in, need a bouquet for the parents and a-“ She cut Mel off.
“Succulent for Adrien?” She giggled and Mel nodded. Maggy smiled and headed to the back where she kept the usual stuff or Mel. This is how regular we came here… She saved us stuff that she thought would suit us. She would sell it if we didn’t come that week.
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“I think we’ll get there right at 2.” I said as we made the turn to the street that the house was on.
“I know! I’m so excited!” Mel said patting her lap. This was something she did really fast to emphasize how excited she was. I laughed and looked out of the window. Just as the clock in the cab turned to 2:00 we pulled up to the back of the building. We asked for this because if we pulled up to the front they could see us from the balcony. I mean even though they are expecting us we thought it would be cool. We payed the driver and quietly got our stuff and shut the doors. I sighed in relief that I was here. I was happy that I wouldn’t have to worry about moving on, I was with my best friends and I had no need to worry. Mel used her key to get in and we walked in quietly.
“SHEP!!!!!!!”
“ADRIEN!!!!” We yelled simultaneously.
We heard footsteps and we walked up the stairs into the living room. We met the boys there and we were all doing our hugs and talking. Mel gave Adrien the succulent and he was in love. I was genuinely happy to be here, and so was Mel.
“Where are the other gay boys?” Adrien asked.
“They got a later flight, wanted to spend more time in Rome.” I laughed and looked at Shep.
“I’m gonna put my stuff in the room I usually stay in.” Mel said walking to one of the 4 bedrooms in this house.
“Same!” I walked to mine and put my suitcase at the foot of my bed. I walked to the door and closed it slightly. I dragged myself over to the bed and flopped onto it. I closed my eyes and took in the smells of my room. It had a faint smell of me but in all reality it just smelt like Adrien and Shep. My room was cool, like a hippie lounge. Tie-dye flags, incense, records on the wall… I loved it and Adrien spoiled me with the room. I could slightly smell something different, something familiar but not something that is usually in this place. My eyes were still closed as I decided to think about what the smell was.. It reminded me of comfort but also of grief… It wasn’t a bad smell, it was the smell of someone. I heard a faint knock on the door.
“Come in..” I said calmly. I opened my eyes slowly and saw Tony standing there looking at me. “To--Tone..” I stuttered sitting up on the bed.
“Axl… I love you.” He came over to me and sat beside me. I nodded and looked down.
“You have Levi…” I said, then coughing to clear my throat.
“Axl, no I don’t.. It was all fake. I don’t want some random chick I met on tour. It was all to make you feel jealous so you would want me. I thought you hated me. I just wanted you back. I want you and only you…” He said quickly, as if he was going to burst with emotions if he dragged it out.
“Tone..” I said looking over at him. I was trying to hide the emotions that were so clear on my face.
“I get it.. I’ll go, I just had to tell you.” He got up and headed for the door.
“Tony!” I got up quickly and ran to him. I put my hand on his shoulder and spun him around. On my tippy toes I leant in and kissed him. I wouldn’t let him get away, not this time and not ever. He wrapped his arms around me and I broke away. I leaned into him and hugged him tightly. I felt silent tears falling from my face. “I love you so much Tony… I thought I lost you..” I said into his chest.
“I love you too Axl. So much. I will never leave you, ever….” He kissed the top of my head and we continued to hug in the middle of my room. I felt safe and at home here in his arms.
“Hey Al!” Mel said walking into my room. “TONY?” She asked as she dropped her book. “Did you come all this way…” She asked trailing off. He let go of me and looked at her.
“I came all this way to get back together with the woman I love. I traveled all theses miles, found where these guys lived, found out where you were… I did it… I love her…” He smiled trailing off and looking at Mel.
“Babes, this man is willing and has done everything and went anywhere for you, he deserves you.” She smiled at Tony and I. “I’m so happy for you..” She smiled and squealed, running out of the room. I’m going to spend the rest of my life with this man...

Notes

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