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As they walked through the doors into the airport, Esteban couldn't believe that only a few short days ago he'd walked out eager to get to his boyfriend.
The week had passed quickly, full of new experiences and revelations. Looking at the love of his life he was still floating on a cloud from their gift exchange the previous night and the love confessions.
Thankfully it was only a few weeks until they saw each other again for New Years, Esteban's mind already racing with the possibilities of what they could do.
A little fact he hadn't yet mentioned to Lance was that his parents wouldn't be home - they were spending new years in New York, part of his Christmas present for them. An empty house and after the steps forward in the bedroom they'd taken this week, Esteban was very interested to see what happens next.
Having already checked in online, the couple stopped for one last coffee together before Esteban went through security.
Sitting side by side in a small booth, they held hands trying to be more discreet. They'd gotten lucky so far in the trip and hadn't been seen by anyone - well not that he knew of and the team hadn't been blowing up his phone to yell at him anyway. Still being in an airport it increased the likelihood of being recognised.
They were quiet as they sipped on their coffees enjoying their last hour together.
"I'm going to miss you" Esteban stated, "your cuddles, your mouth, your sense of humour." he giggled at the look on Lance's face, watching his cheeks flush at the comments.
He watched as Lance bit his lip before signing "give it a minute and then follow me."
Standing up, Lance made his way through the cafe and disappeared through the bathroom door.
They'd said their goodbyes at the house that morning, cuddling in the pillow fort lazily trading kissing back and forth, keeping it suspiciously pg after their previous explorations in the bedroom.
Trying to sip his coffee and stay calm he wondered what Lance was going to do. After the minute was up, Esteban grabbed his bag and walked to the bathroom trying to keep a calm outward appearance but knew the bright grin on his face gave him away.
Slipping inside, Lance grabbed his shoulders and pinned him to the door. Lance's mouth fixed onto his, one hand moving behind Esteban and the soft click of the lock being engaged rang out.
Moaning into the kiss Esteban reversed their position, cupping behind Lance's head holding their mouths together. Moving his hand down he lifted Lance's shirt trailing his fingers up Lance's chest, enjoying the feeling of Lance's defined abs. He heard Lance moan as he ran his fingers lightly over Lance's nipples but then pulled back.
"we're not doing this in a public bathroom, " he breathed out, resting his head against Lance's and lifting his hand out from under the jumper. Pecking Lance once again on the lips again he ran a hand through his hair.
"maybe when you come to visit we'll pick this up again, but not now. "
He saw Lance nod, leaning forward to press another kiss on Esteban's lips.
"I'm going to miss you" he signed.
"Hey, I'll always be with you," Esteban replied, hands stroking over Lance's wrist and the bracelet that sat there. "and I'll be counting down the seconds" patting his pocket which held his new watch.
"come on, we should get going, " Lance signed, moving over to the mirror and fussing with his hair, trying to make it less messy.
Esteban smiled warmly at the sight, moving behind Lance and messing it up again, quickly turning and running from the bedroom as Lance cursed behind him.
Walking next to each other, hands brushing but not quite touching they went to the security line.
Giving each other one last hug and one last whispered 'love you', Esteban turned and walked through. Pausing briefly on the other side he turned and blew a kiss. Smiling as Lance caught it and held it to his heart.
Turning away his hand reached into his pocket and ran over the pocket watch.
Time to start counting.
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As they hug, goodbye Esteban's head on Lance's shoulder, neither of them notice the girl taking their photo.
F1ster562
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Either @EstebanOcon has a doppelganger or he's in Geneva 😍 should I go and say hi??
Estegirl87 -
Omg that does look like him - definitely, he's apparently so nice to fans
F1ster562 -
Ahh I missed him, he's gone
Estegirl87-
Ah damn that's too bad - wait who's that guy with him??
F1ster562 -
Didn't someone see him at that market the other day, the guy looks like he could be same one
Estegirl87-
Either way, they look close 👀👀