"Suspended in Time"

As the words left their lips, the air seemed to vibrate with emotion. Nick's eyes locked onto Max's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other, the only sound the gentle hum of the crickets outside. Max felt like he was drowning in the depths of Nick's eyes, like he was being pulled under by a tide of love and adoration. Without breaking eye contact, Nick leaned in, his lips brushing against Max's in a soft, gentle kiss. Max's heart soared as he wrapped his arms around Nick's neck, deepening the kiss. Their lips moved in perfect sync, like they had been doing this for years - which, of course, they had. As they kissed, their bodies seemed to melt into each other, like they were two pieces of a puzzle finally fitting together. Max felt a sense of completeness wash over him, like he was home. He was exactly where he was meant to be. Nick's hands roamed over Max's body, tracing the curves of his chest, his stomach, his hips. Max shivered with pleasure as Nick's fingers grazed his skin, sending shivers down his spine. He could feel Nick's heart beating against his own, like they were two halves of a whole. As they broke apart for air, Nick smiled at Max, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "I want to take you on a trip," he said, his voice low and husky. Max's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "A trip?" he repeated. Nick nodded, his eyes locked on Max's. "Yeah, just the two of us. We've been stuck in this routine for too long. I want to take you somewhere new, somewhere exciting." Max's mind was racing with possibilities. Where could Nick be thinking of taking him? Somewhere in the States, or maybe even abroad? He couldn't wait to find out. "Where did you have in mind?" Max asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Nick's smile grew wider. "Somewhere with a beach," he said, his eyes glinting with excitement. "Somewhere with crystal-clear water and powdery white sand. Somewhere just for us." Max's heart skipped a beat as he thought about the possibilities. He couldn't wait to find out where Nick had planned to take him, and what adventures lay ahead. As they lay there, wrapped in each other's arms, Max knew that no matter where Nick took him, as long as they were together, he was home.