Adam stood facing the bathroom door. He felt like crap for making Tim feel bad about the choice he made. Adam knew he needed to be with his son but he just couldn't keep his emotions from showing on his face. "I love you," he said as he leaned his forehead on the door. He knew Tim couldn't hear him but he needed to say it.

~~~

Jenika stretched as she woke up; she rolled over to see Adam still asleep beside her. She gently slid out of bed, not wanting to wake him. He had tossed and turned most of the night; he needed his sleep. Jenika frowned as she looked down at the nightstand and saw the unused supplies that had been laid out. She suddenly remembered that they hadn't yet had a night alone since their big blow up. She dressed quickly and quietly left to go check on TJ and Tim.

"How's he doing?" Jenika whispered as she sat next to Tim. 

"Better, I think" Tim replied quietly. "I got some ginger ale in him and he's kept it down for a couple hours now." 

"Tim, I'm sorry," Jenika said as she turned him to face her.

"What are you sorry for?" Tim asked with a look of confusion.

"For calling you last night" Jenika sighed, "and making you come down here. I could have handled this myself."

"Jenika, he's my son too." Tim smiled, "You've been doing this alone for four years, it's about time I helped."

"But, you were..." Jenika paused, "already occupied."

"No, I wasn't," Tim lied. "It's fi..."

"Don't lie to me," Jenika hissed quietly. "I saw the supplies on the nightstand and I just spent the night in bed with Adam. To say he slept fitfully is an understatement." Jenika sighed again, "I was stressed and didn't think about it being your first alone time since everything happened. Why didn't you say something?"

"Because I could tell you were stressed and needed me," Tim replied as he caressed her cheek.

"Adam needed you too," Jenika said quietly.

"We'll have our time," Tim smiled. "A few more days wait won't kill us."

Jenika shook her head at him, "Your next hotel stay is 5 days from now."

Tim's shoulders slumped and his smile faded. "Cold showers it is," he said with fake enthusiasm.

~~~

Adam threw his bag in his bunk and sat down in the front lounge to wait for everyone else. Chance chuckled to himself when he saw how tired Adam looked as he walked past. It wasn't until he actually sat down and looked at him that he realized there was also sadness in his eyes. 

"I thought you'd be in a better mood today," Chance said quietly.

"Mmmhmm" Adam snorted.

"Adam, what happ..." Chance was interrupted by the rest of the group climbing onto the bus. Jenika walked past quickly with Tim, carrying a sleeping TJ, behind her. Chance tried to read the brunette's face as he walked past but could only see fatigue.

Tim lay TJ gently in his bunk before returning to the front of the bus. He was just about to ask Adam to join him in the back when Austin and Rob immediately started talking about their plans for the day. Tim sighed and sat next to his boyfriend so he could listen. 

Once plans were made Tim stood and pulled Adam off the couch. They started down the hall to the back lounge when they heard Rob speak, "Guys, I thought we were leaving?" 

"Can we have a minute?" Tim sighed.

"You guys just had all night together, let's go," Austin whined.

Tim's eyes flared with anger. "You can wait five fucking minutes" he growled as he pushed Adam through the curtain and shut it behind him.

Chance turned to look at Jenika, "Do you know what's going on with them?"

Jenika took a deep breath and explained what had happened the previous night. She finished with, "So yeah, this is my fault. Sorry, guys."

"Adam isn't blaming Tim for this is he?" Chance asked with a scowl.

"No, God no," Jenika reassured him, "He knows Tim did what he had to do but I understand that he can't help but feel disappointed and I'm sure quite, uh... frustrated."

"So it's been like a week for them," Austin laughed, "Isn't that like a record or something?" Jenika and Olena both smacked Austin in the arm.

(In the back lounge- at the same time)

"Tim, what the hell?" Adam asked quietly after stumbling through the curtain

"Sorry," Tim sighed, "I just wanted to talk to you for a minute and he gets on my nerves sometimes."

"How is TJ doing?" Adam asked with a look of concern.

"I think he's on the mend," Tim smiled. "He's not vomited for a couple hours, but it was pretty constant there for awhile."

"You probably didn't get much sleep," Adam said as he gently caressed Tim's face, "I bet you're exhausted."

"Yeah, I'm tired," Tim nodded, "but I didn't bring you back here to talk about me." He cupped Adam's face in his hands, "Baby, I'm sorry about last night."

"It's okay," Adam said quietly as he looked away from his boyfriend.

"No, don't do that, Adam," Tim said firmly, "I can see, from your expression, that's it not. Are you mad at me about what happened?"

"Mad? No, not all," Adam said as he looked back up at Tim. "You made the right decision. Jenika and TJ needed you." The blond paused while he searched for the words he wanted, "Uh, I think disappointed and unsatisfied are better words. You know when you are looking forward to something and the tension starts to build and then... nothing? It's that feeling." Adam shrugged and shook his head, "I'll get over it."

"I'm so sorry," Tim apologized again, "I promise we'll get there. I'll make sure you're fully satisfied," Tim smirked before connecting their lips. The kiss started out sweet and gentle but quickly grew heated. 

"WE KNOW YOU'RE DONE TALKING," Austin yelled, "STOP SUCKING FACE AND GET UP HERE!"

Adam reached one arm through the curtain and extended his middle finger up, holding it there for a moment, while still maintaining his lip-lock with Tim. When he heard laughter he knew it had been seen; he pulled his arm back and wrapped it around his boyfriend again. They continued kissing for a few more moments before pulling apart and catching their breath. 

"You ready to go?" Tim asked Adam sweetly.

"Well, I guess since sex isn't an option this will keep us occupied," Adam smirked. "Let's go." They walked to the front of the bus hand in hand. 

"Well, don't you two look... uh... flushed," Olena snickered.

"You think you'll be able to keep your hands off each other while we're out in public today?" Austin asked.

Tim's face fell as he was once again reminded that he had to hide his relationship from the world. Adam pulled Tim into his arms, to comfort him, as both Jenika and Olena punched Austin. 

Adam turned his head to look at the group, "Can you give us a minute?" Everyone left the bus to give them some privacy and to yell at Austin.

"Hey, I know," Adam said as he frowned at Tim's crestfallen look. "But we're trying. The ball is rolling, the plan has been set in motion." The blond stroked his boyfriend's face. "We can sit next each other and play footsies under the table," Adam giggled, "and we can hold hands and share popcorn during the movie." The beatboxer dropped his voice, "and every time you take a sip of my drink remember that my lips have been there too." 

Tim cracked a small smile, "I thought we were trying to suppress the sex thoughts?"

Adam just smirked and said "Let's go," as he pulled Tim towards the door.

Jenika hugged Tim and then Adam before getting back on the bus; she was staying with TJ since he wasn't feeling well. Adam stopped her before she shut the door, "If you or TJ need anything just text or call. We'll come right back, okay?" Jenika nodded and let the group get on their way.

The day passed quickly as the group explored the downtown area, went to a movie, and had a relaxing dinner before returning to the bus. Jenika made the mistake of asking how the day went once the bus was back on the road.

"Oh my God, these two," Austin said dramatically while gesturing to Adam and Tim. "I felt like I was babysitting all afternoon."

"What?" Jenika laughed.

"Constantly watching them and discreetly reminding them to not reach out for each other, or to take a step further apart." Chance said as he rolled his eyes. 

"Them staring at each other and flirting across the room," Nate added as he made a gagging noise.

"I don't know how many group selfies I had to delete and retake because they were being inappropriate and I couldn't post it," Rob chimed in.

"Welcome to my world," Jenika chuckled before going back to what she was reading.

Soon the bus had quieted as everyone went about their normal evening routines. Adam was concentrating on his video game and didn't realize that Tim was dozing off until the brunette's head hit his shoulder. The previous night's lack of sleep and the busy day had caught up to the bass and he just couldn't stay awake. Adam quickly saved his game and put his controller down.

"Tim, baby?" Adam said softly. The brunette's eyes fluttered briefly. "C'mon, you just need to wake up long enough to get to bed," the blonde murmured. Adam helped Tim to his bunk before pulling off his boots and 'tucking' him in. 

"Goodnight, sweetheart," Adam said softly as he kissed Tim's forehead, "I love you."

To be continued...

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