This is a
work of fiction; all characters' names are randomly generated, and the places
in this story are complete works of fiction. If you disagree with two men
loving each other, leave now. Yes, this is a Christmas story, so if you
don't want to read it, you are free to move on. However, if you're going
to read it, I hope you'll enjoy it.
Copyright ©
2021
From the
North Pole To Indiana
Forever?
Chapter 3
Part 1
Shea's head
feels like it's spinning as he thinks about his feelings for Mick, so he
decides to go to the gym. It's not the
outdoors, but considering it's cold outside, the gym
is the next best thing to being outdoors.
He can be driving down a road, and out of nowhere, his crush will pop
into his head. There is no reason for
it; one minute, it's there, and the next, it's not. He is getting a bit of a workout in and
releasing his stress, if nothing else.
After going home and showering, Shea decides to go to the mall.
***
Shea usually
doesn't go to the mall, but he decides to go anyway. He runs around gathering a few things that he
needs to pick up. The other items that
he needs are in a store on the other side of the mall. He's pumped from the gym and wants to just
take a nap. He can't decide if he wants
to grab some food or just rest for a few seconds. He decides to rest a bit before he considers
going home.
***
Fifteen minutes
before Shea arrived at the mall, Mick arrived at the mall. April and Mick came together and then went
their separate ways, agreeing to meet up at the food court in an hour. Mick isn't used to being around this many
people all at once, and he's a bit anxious.
He holds his small piece of moonstone that he carries in his pocket to
hold off the anxiety. As he's holding
it, he thinks of his crush. The
moonstone's energy is reaching out to Shea.
Thanks to the moonstone, Mick's anxiety level has reduced quite a bit. The stone has reached out across the mall to
the one person who has been Mick's mind.
Mick makes his way towards one of the fountains. Here he sits, and people watches for a bit.
***
Shea feels
like he's being pulled in one direction from across the way. He's curious about where he thinks he is
being led to. What could possibly be
taking him on what seems to be a wild goose chase? He's hoping that whatever is on the other
side is sweet. The moonstone's powers
mixed with Mick's own magic are having a powerful effect on Shea. It's drawing him further into the mall. Mick has no clue what's happening to his
crush, nor does he know that Shea is even in the mall, to begin with, anyway.
***
Shea finds
himself in a section of the mall that he doesn't usually visit other than to
walk through while going to other stores.
He pauses and looks around his surroundings. Mick is also looking around the area. Mick thinks that he sees someone he knows. Mick texts April to tell her that Shea is
here.
"Get up and
talk to him."
He texts
back reasonably quick just to say okay.
Taking her advice, Mick gets up and heads towards Shea.
"Shea, what
are you doing here?"
Mick asks
the guy standing in front of him. Shea
is delighted to see Mick.
"I needed to
grab a few things, so I decided to just come to the mall and relax a bit. What are you doing here?"
Shea is glad
to catch a smile on his crush's face. He
loves that sweet, somewhat innocent smile.
He hopes something in Mick's answer will give them something else to
talk about.
"I wanted to
get out of the apartment, and since I've not been to this mall, I decided to
come to check it out."
Shea is glad
that Mick showed up today at the mall.
They are both delighted to see each other. Shea and Mick are looking forward to their
date. Some of Shea's shopping today is to
gear up for a date tonight.
"Do you want
to sit and talk? I don't have a lot of
time because I have to be at one of the parks for training."
Shea wants
to take advantage of any time with Mick.
Mick, too wants to spend time with his crush.
"What's your
training about today?"
Mick wants
to know because he has no clue what is involved in Shea's job.
"It's
boring. You don't want to know about
it."
Shea is
wrong, though, because he wants to know about it. He wants to know about it because it's a part
of what makes Shea tick.
"I do want
to know, though."
Mick says to
Shea that he will tell him about the training.
Shea knows the training is boring, but he caves and decides to tell him
about it anyway.
"We are
going to be hearing from one of the state's biologists and learn about invasive
species, and then we will learn what our role in fighting invasive species is."
It really
doesn't sound all that exciting to Mick.
On the other hand, he understands the importance of policing against
invasive species. It's okay with Shea if
Mick wants to know about his work. Shea
admits to himself that he loves Mick wants to know about the training. What comes out of Shea's mouth next floors
Mick just a bit.
"Mick, do
you want to get together and watch a movie with me tonight?"
Mick's excited for sure over the invite. Shea wants Mick to accept his invite. Mick has no intention of skipping out on the
invite from the guy next to him.
"I'll be
there."
Mick says to
his crush. Mick sees the smile on Shea's
face. He really loves that smile. There is just something sexy about it. There is just something about it that makes
him smile.
"I can pick
you up if you want?"
Shea is
willing to do whatever he needs to see his crush. Even if it means spending 20 minutes
conversing with him here and having a movie night with him.
"Thanks!"
Shea doesn't
know why Mick's smile hits him like it does, but he is okay with it. His eyes latch on to Mick's for a split
second.
"Is your
tree up?"
Mick asks
his crush. Shea nods his head.
"I do have a
tree, and it is up. It's actually
perfect for my apartment."
Shea looks
at his watch., and he's glad that he did because he needs to go home and get
ready for work.
"I need to
head out, so I can finish some quick shopping and then head home for work. I'll call you after I get home from work."
He doesn't
want to take off, but he has to. He's
ready to head out.
"Okay, I'll
see you later!"
Shea gives
his crush a hug, then takes off to finish shopping, and then he's going home.
***
Mick's heart
is warm, and he feels fantastic after his hug from Shea. He hopes it's a sign that the other man likes
him. His thoughts seem to dwell on
Shea's feelings for him. Why would he
invite him to his place for a movie if he didn't like him? Something is going on, that's for sure. He wants there to be a crush going on in
Shea's heart for him.
***
Shea's done
shopping, and he's headed to his car.
Getting into his car, he starts the engine and then heads for home. He
has to get ready for work. Even though
he isn't looking forward to the training, he at least has tonight to look
forward to. Over the last week, work has
been pretty good. No one has done
anything crazy or illegal. As soon as
he's ready, he'll head off for work.
***
Mick catches
up with April, and the pair have lunch together. Mick is excited and decides to share the news
with his friend.
"You won't
believe what Shea invited me to do."
She just
looks at him. She just doesn't know what
the handsome guy might have invited Mick to do.
By the look on his face, it might be something slightly dirty.
"I don't
have a clue."
He seems
slightly more excited.
"He invited
me to his house for a movie."
She is
slightly worried since they haven't really had a date in public. Now, he's going to have a date at the guy's
house, and she hopes it's a good night, a safe night.
"Well, enjoy
yourself!"
She is happy
and excited for him, but she does hope he'll be careful. They finish their lunch and then head home. As they head for home, Mick can't help but
wonder what tonight will be like. Will
he have to watch himself, so he doesn't get into trouble? Will Shea notice his anxiety? Will Shea kiss him? He doesn't know what the night will bring. He hopes that he will get kissed. When he gets home, he has something he has to
do.
***
Mick has to
call home. He wants to see about getting
one of the unique North Pole Christmas trees along with some decorations.
"Mick, my
son, what's going on?"
Nick wants
to hear that his son has managed to win over the Indiana native. It's just a bit of hope in his son and in the
future.
"I was
wondering if there is a way to get a Christmas tree and some decorations."
Nicholas
knows what his son wants and orders it for him.
He isn't sure that he can send it via the sled. He suddenly comes up with an idea. He can send via an elf tube using his phone
and his son's phone. He just needs to
arrange things with his son and with the elves.
"I'll have
them to you in a bit. You need to be home when it arrives, though. Stay home for the next hour!"
Mick obeys
his dad. He's excited to see the tree,
but he hopes it comes soon. It needs to
be up in his house before Shea gets home.
"Thanks,
Dad!"
Nicholas
loves that his son has manners, which is very important to Mick's parents. Mick and his siblings are all very polite.
"You're
welcome, son!"
Mick is
thankful for his family. Without them,
he would be lost.
"Bye, son!"
I'm going to see that your request is taken care of as soon as possible.
Nick tells
his son as he gets ready to call the elves to see about the tree and the
decorations.
"Bye, Dad!"
Mick loves
his father, and he knows that his father loves him. He truly hates disturbing his father during
the Christmas season, but buying a tree and then bringing it home just isn't in
the cards right now.
***
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