i just wanna hear your voice

“Mhm.” David would beg if he had to, though luckily, he knew just how to get to his husband, the hum escaping the soldier at the kiss prove that he had succeeded. He didn’t want to go so long like this without valuable time spent together, not after everything they had to put up with while Noah was overseas. How could he miss his husband so much when they were still living under the same roof and in the same state? It was unforgivable, really. “Lucky me.” David makes sure to take his time, his lips moving down his husband’s neck, his shoulders, the water jets on their backs. There was not one corner of Noah’s body that was left untouched. He pulled a towel around him once they were done, keeping their bodies together as he leaned in for another kiss. “Let me take you to bed, but we’re not going to sleep just yet.” 

"I don’t suppose I should bother gettin’ dressed then.” Noah teases with a grin, wrapping a towel around his waist once he’s out of the shower. “You can take me anywhere you want, handsome. Especially to our bed.” He murmurs, smiling against David’s lips when they  meet again, running his fingers through his husband’s hair. Noah couldn’t resist David, not that he ever wanted to. David truly was the whole package. He was smart, caring, kind, loving, talented and insanely good looking. Noah loved everything about him. 

Following David back to their room, Noah falls back onto their bed, pulling the other man down with him. “Mm, fancy seein’ you here. Must be my lucky night.” 

“Mm.” David would be honor to be tasked with keeping his husband up all night even though he knew they would probably had to cut it short because… work. Damn work. He ignores that tiny bit of detail, easily distracted by Noahs’ lips against his jaw, biting his own lip as his entire body immediately reacted to the touch. Grinning when Noah offers his hand, the singer wiggles his brows and follows willingly with a grin. “I’ll beg, too, if I must.” He teases, tugging Noah’s hand as they reach the bathroom, pulling him close for yet another kiss. It’s easy to get lost in Noah. From day one, David had been so attracted to the man before him he simply had to find him among the crowd. There hadn’t been a minute after he had been able to go on without thinking about him and now, he was all his. Reaching out behind them, he managed to blindly start the water without breaking the kiss, his hands running over the soldier’s now bare chest. “Is it crazy how much I’ve missed you?” Even sleeping next to him every night, David missed him. This. Their time together. They hadn’t really been away from each other or so busy at the same time since they’ve been together. It was proving itself to be more of a challenge than David could’ve imagined. He was obsessed with his husband.

"Oh, will ya?” Noah asks, returning David’s grin with one of his own. Quickly cut off by the feeling of his husband’s lips on his, the soldier hums approvingly into the kiss, fingers tangling in the singer’s hair. “Mm I don’t think it’s crazy. We’ve both been real busy lately.” Noah muses once the kiss breaks, shaking his head. He knew exactly what David meant. They both had been so busy lately that their quality time had been cut short either due to exhaustion, differing schedules, or both. But this night was theirs, and Noah knew they weren’t going to waste a single moment of it. “And lucky for both of us, I’m right here and not goin’ anywhere, babe. I’m all yours.”: 

“Always.” The singer grins at the kiss and the promise of spending the night together. There were many distractions between both of their jobs at the moment. David missed him. These were the bits that were new to them, to their relationship as a married couple. They were both navigating it together, taking it step by step. Before his husband could take a step back, though, David pulled him closer and in for another kiss, his arms wrapping around his waist. “All night, huh? I see why the coffee now, not like I needed it if the plan was to keep me up for a while. You’re more than enough for that.” He joked, happy for these moments however rare lately. “I need a shower if you want to join…”

Moving a hand to the back of David’s neck as he kisses him back, Noah smiles against his husband’s lips, pressing his body closer. “I mean, I’m sure you’ll have no problem keepin’ me awake, but...just in case.” He teases, letting his lips brush over David’s jaw lightly for a moment before stepping away, offering him his hand instead. He would never say no to a shower with David, though he wasn’t sure how clean they were really going to get. “A shower sounds good. If ya ask nicely I’ll help you get washed up.” Noah teases, winking back at the other man. “Shall we?”

David sips on his coffee as he waits for Noah to join him with the cheesecake. “So I’ll have you here until noon, huh?” Despite the teasing tone in his voice, he was also excited. It was more than they had had in a few days now since the band had been hitting the studio nonstop with the final edits for the album. As much as he loved it, being reunited with his bandmates and diving right back into his creative side, he also missed this. Something as simple as sharing a piece of cheesecake and a cup of coffee late at night with his husband. “Oh, yes, the proposal. I want to hear all about it. You’re going to be great, babe. I know it. You’ve worked hard on this.”  He felt immediately guilty for not being more present. “Everything’s on track at the studio, I’ll share the demos with you first the moment I get them. I just, don’t want to talk about my job right now. I haven’t really seen you in a while. I’ve missed you. I have no idea how you do it, Noah Scavo-Healy, but you’re even more handsome tonight than the last time I saw you. You know that?”

"Somethin’ like that.” Noah chuckles, offering his husband a bite of cheesecake off of his fork with a smirk. Between both of their schedules, they hadn’t exactly had time to enjoy each other’s company lately. And with a husband as handsome as David was, Noah certainly missed those moments. And sweet, too. He can tell by the tone of his voice that David is feeling guilty about not being around, quickly shaking his head at his husband. “Thank you. I’m sure you’ll hear me practice it a coupla times before the big day.” The brunette promises, giving David’s arm a light squeeze. “I’m glad things are goin’ well. I can’t wait to hear what you’re workin’ on when the time is right.” He meant it too, leaning forward to press a kiss to his husband’s lips. “Mm, are you sweet talkin’ me right now? There’s no need...I’ve missed ya too, babe. And lucky for you, I’m all yours all night, David Scavo-Healy.” 

David smiles into the kiss, instinctively wrapping his arms around his husband in an embrace as Noah comes close and holding him for a moment before letting go. Even if they came home to each other every night, David missed him. He was tired and he knew things were about to get that much busier once the recording sessions were over and the tour kicked. They were in the same city and it was all proving itself unbearable, he didn’t know how he’d go back to exchanging a few texts every day with crazy time difference between them. They’d make it, though. They had before. They would, always. “Not very hungry but could go for something sweet. I think there’s some cheesecake. Is there any of that coffee left?” He moved to the fridge trying to find the cheesecake one of his bandmates brought in from New York, leaning against the counter after finding it. “It’s a little late for you, not that I’m complaining. I’ll take any time I get with you. How was your day, babe?”

"There is. Let me pour ya a cup.” Noah hums, fixing David a cup of coffee just how he likes it before handing it to him, smiling. “I have a lunch meetin’ tomorrow so I’m gonna work from home in the mornin’, which means I don’t have to get up so early.” He explains, grabbing a couple of forks for them, stealing a bite for himself. Noah knew his early to bed, early to rise routine often made him and David ships in the night, but he also knew that they would always, always make time for each other. “My day was good. The proposal I’ve been workin’ on with my team is almost ready to be presented. It’ll be the first big thing since I took the position, so I’m a little nervous, but I think it’ll go over well. “ Noah says, shrugging lightly. “How’re things goin’ in the studio?”

With the band in Nashville for a few weeks, David had been hitting the studio with them until late and spending a lot of their time together trying to work on the new album. He felt a bit guilty that the band had been on hold for as long as they had because of him and, in a way, he was trying to make up for it, but he also missed just being with Noah. So much had changed from the moment they got married. Even before then, David was sure. Will liked to joke he was obsessed with his husband, which he knew was not the right word, but on his way back home now, texting Noah a bit past his bed time to let him know he was coming. They kept missing each other just slightly. David didn’t love it. 

Walking home quietly in case Noah was already asleep, he’s surprised to see the lights on, following the sound of his husband moving and leaning against an open door frame, smiling at the sight of the soldier. “Hello there, Mr. Scavo-Healy.” 

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Noah and David had settled quite nicely into married life. When it was brought up that the members of Harlequin come to Nashville to do some recording, Noah was more than happy to open their home to them. This also meant that their schedules didn’t exactly line up, especially with Noah usually going to bed before David made it home most nights. Which was fine - it was only temporary - but that didn’t stop him from missing his husband. 

That night he had decided to stay up, idly sipping on a cup of coffee while he waits for David to come home. After getting his husband’s text, he gets up, setting aside the book he had been reading to go take his mug to the kitchen, rinsing it out as David appears. “Hey yourself, Mr. Scavo-Healy.” Noah murmurs, drying his hands before walking over to where his husband is standing, giving him a quick kiss. “Did you eat? I can make you somethin’ real fast if you want.”

“Oh, I can definitely do that!” Parker appreciated David for trying even though she felt for the poor young man watching him trying to handle a gun. He knew he did it for her boy and that meant the world to her, to witness just how much he loved her Noah. “Baby, he may be fancy but you’re a gem. You deserved nothing less. I knew you weren’t so handsome for no reason!” He half joked, patting her son’s cheeks tenderly. “That man adores you and that’s all a mother could ever ask of her baby’s partner. I’m just so happy you found someone who loves you and who makes you so happy, Noah. If anything were to happen to me, that alone gives me some peace.”

Noah can’t help but smile at his mother’s words, happy that she was so happy for him. Not that he expected any less from her or his father. They had always been such loving, supportive parents. Noah knew that he was lucky in that sense. “Oh, shush. Nothing’s happenin’ to you any time soon. I’m gonna need you and dad around to meet your grandbabies someday.” The soldier points out, shaking his head. He and David definitely wanted to start a family someday and Noah knew that his parents would be amazing grandparents. “It’s not gonna happen any time soon, so I’m gonna need y’all to hang around a while.”

David wasn’t afraid of wearing his heart on his sleeves. He wasn’t ashamed or embarrassed of showing his true feelings to Noah. Instinctively wrapping his arms around his husband’s waist when Noah comes sit on his lap, David lifts his gaze and smiles, eyes glinting with unshed tears. They were happy tears, no doubt, the happiest. “I know.” He whispered quietly into the kiss because he could feel it deep in his soul, as loud as the beating of his heart, that he would always find himself this happy in Noah’s presence. “I know, and I can’t wait to see all the things we’ll do together. I’m just glad I found you and that you somehow love me back, is all.” David smiled, brushing his thumb against Noah’s cheek, mesmerized by his view. “I was going to ask if you wanted something else but I kinda’ just want to take you back to the bedroom right now. It’s our honeymoon still after all.”

Gazing lovingly back at David, Noah leans into his husband’s touch, biting his lower lip lightly. “Good thing all I need is you, huh?” He asks, leaning forward to press a soft kiss to the brunette’s lips. “Though if I’m bein’ honest...even if we weren’t on our honeymoon, I’d still want ya to take me back to the bedroom.” Noah admits as he moves off of David’s lap, pulling the other man to his feet. They could clean up their dinner later. All Noah could think about was the man standing in front of him...his husband. He still couldn’t believe it. “Take me there, yeah? I’m all yours.”

“Baby, you’re blinded by love. I get it. I’ve been there, too. Luckily, I’m your mama and I’ll keep an eye for you!” Parker half joked, happy that her son had found love at the most unlikely place and time and that David was, after all, a good and caring man. She was still Noah’s mom and she would always look after her baby, no matter what. “I know your dad has been waiting on your return to go to the range at some point. I’ll be a good sport and keep that husband of yours some company. You don’t have to say how much he hated it the first time around. All color drained from his face.” Parker had thought it was a little cute but also funny, considering he had married into a family of snipers and law enforcement for except Riri who was still perfectly capable of shooting on target without too much effort. 

"David most definitely did not like goin’ to the gun range. He was a good sport though, bless his heart.” Noah chuckles, shaking his head. He appreciated the fact that David gave it a shot, even if it wasn’t his thing. “You can take him shoppin’ or something next time. Or I can see if Riley can take him out. We’ll figure it out.” Shrugging, Noah sips from his wine, giving his mom a smile. “Who knew I’d end up with such a fancy man, huh? I definitely didn’t.” 

“And there you were.” David echoes, his eyes bright and smiling as he looked straight into his husband’s in awe and complete devotion. Their story was unique. It was perfect because it was theirs, and it led to this moment. Everything that happened before and in between was worth it. It made him appreciate this, their relationship and their marriage even more. “You’re going to make me cry.” The singer warned, still smiling, shaking his head as his husband spoke. “You know it doesn’t take much for me to cry.” He teased in spite of himself, brushing Noah’s lip softly with his thumb as he cradled the side of his face still so close to his after their kiss. “I could cry right now because I’m just so ridiculously happy.” David exhaled, a chuckle escaping him. “I don’t think I’ve ever been this happy for so many consecutive days. I’m going to admit, I’m just low key worried about it all waring off because I’m getting the hang of it and I don’t want it to stop.” Noah made him happy. As long as Noah stood beside him, David had a feeling this feeling would never stop. 

"Aw, babe.” Moving from his side of the table to David’s, Noah sits on his husband’s lap, wrapping his arms around his neck. David was such a sensitive soul and it was one of the many things that he loved about him. “Oh, shush. It’s not gonna wear off. We’re gonna be this happy ‘til the day we die.” Noah points out, leaning in to press a soft kiss to David’s lips. He had no doubt that that would be true. He knew that things wouldn’t always be perfect, but Noah also knew that it didn’t matter as long as they faced things together. “All of this? It’s just the beginnin’, babe.” 

“Let me know if he gives you a hard time… I still have a few tricks up my sleeve to get him to change his mind.” Parker grinned, laughing at the look her son gave her. She just shrugged it off. They were both adults. Besides, she had never really been much of a prude around her children. “The good thing is, even if things go wrong with one, we have two people who are very likely to be able to save our lives.” The brunette added to Noah’s point, winking in his direction. “If they deserve it.” She was joking, of course. Both Parker and Chase had made sure their kids knew how to defend themselves, whether or not they were armed. It was important to them that they did. Even if she tried not to think about it too much, she always worried something happening to her on the job and not being able to come back home to her babies. She needed to know they would be okay whether she was around or not. She knew Chase would be there. They adored their kids even if they hadn’t really planned either of them. “You usually don’t get too much time to get caught up, you’ll just be pushed into the sharks and swim your way to stay afloat and survive, baby. You’ve got this. And don’t worry about your man. We’ll keep him busy for you in the meantime. What good is family for if not to bug you?” 

"Mama, we both know David ain’t got it in him to give anyone a hard time. He wouldn’t hurt a fly.” Noah protests, shaking his head. “I appreciate the offer though. I know y’all have my back.” The brunette says gratefully, taking another sip from his glass of wine. “Ain’t that the truth. I’m sure there will be a few late nights in my future. I’m sure David’ll be keepin’ busy with the band too, but I’ll be sure to remind him he’s welcome over here without me. I’m sure he knows though. He loves spendin’ time with y’all too.” 

“It’s not as hard as it looks. I promise.” David laughed quietly, though, knowing he spoke from experience having grown up with his papa. It was practically engrained in his DNA regardless of whose biological child he was. The idea of sharing that memory with Noah was still appealing to him, just like the idea of sharing so many memories with the man sitting right before him so often did. “Mm, you do that. It’s the least we can do for them after all their help leading to the wedding.” David had the utmost respect for the Olsen’s but he had also grown to care deeply for them. They had welcomed him into their home and into their family. He was the kind of man to wear his heart on his sleeves and it didn’t take long for him to get attached, especially knowing how much they meant to his now husband. His eyes searched the soldier’s at his question, trying to figure out what was going on in his head, what he was thinking, and after receiving an answer, David just remained quiet. His lips still curved as he smiled, his hand reaching idly towards Noah’s. His thumb brushed his knuckles softly. “You’re more than I ever could’ve dreamed of.” He said carefully after a moment. David Scavo-Healy had everything he could ever wish for and more since the moment he came into this world. He was born into privilege. His parents had made sure they knew very well what that meant and how to pay it back with service and advocacy for those who didn’t have half as much as they did. But love? That couldn’t be bought. “I grew up watching my dads being completely and irrevocably in love with each other every second of every day. I wanted that. I looked for that everywhere. You know how many places I’ve been in this one lifetime, Noah? A lot. I’ve been to more cities I can even remember. The last place I thought I’d find that was at a military base in the middle of the desert and yet, there you were. The moment our eyes met, I knew it. You were what I was searching for. I would’ve been crazy not to do whatever it took to find you again, to make this happen. This?” He waved a hand around them, the dinner, the house. “This is just extra.”

"And there I was.” Noah chuckles, smiling at the memory of the night they had met. They had barely exchanged more than a few words, and yet somehow, they knew. When Noah had received David’s friend request, he hadn’t hesitated to accept, and the rest was history. The soldier knew he hadn’t made the best choices when it came to David at first. In an attempt to protect him, to save him from the turmoils of dating a solider, he had hurt him even more. And yet David still found it somewhere in his heart to give him a second chance. When the singer had shown up in Nashville after he had gotten shot, Noah knew better than to waste their time together. “All I ever needed was you, David. All of this? It’s just icin’ on the cake.” Noah hums, leaning across the table to press a kiss to his husband’s lips. Marrying someone of David’s status and caliber had never even crossed his mind. The two of them were complete opposites in so many ways, but also similar in others. Marrying into the Scavo-Healy family, taking David’s name wasn’t a decision Noah made lightly. He knew what their name represented and he wanted to do it justice. “You, David Scavo-Healy, are the best thing to have ever happened to me, and I’m so grateful you an’ your band happened upon our piece of desert that day.”

“I mean, I’m sure your sister will love it. I don’t know how your dad will like the idea of using your husband’s family private jet, though.” As much as Parker loved David and his family, and how much they loved her baby, she still couldn’t even begin to understand the level of wealth the Scavo-Healy had or what it meant for Noah. She didn’t care about any of it and she was sure neither did Noah. They had raised him right. All she cared about was his happiness and David seemed to make him happy, which is all she asked for. “Well, fine, if you say so, but just remember you’re not the only Olsen with a good target. Your dad is the fancy sniper and all but your mama is a badass with a handgun too, you know?” She teased, the dimples denting her cheeks giving her away. “Oh, that’s exciting, right? Band stuff. And you, how are you feeling about going back to work? Are you ready?”

"I’ll talk to dad. If he’s really against it, maybe I can convince him to at least settle for first class on a regular airplane.” Noah chuckles, knowing full well that his father wasn’t into anything that fancy. It really did make a difference on long flights though. Noah knew Chase would come around, especially if everyone asked him nicely. He’d do anything to make his family happy. “Don’t worry mama, I know. Everyone in our family is good with a gun! Even Riley.” Even though his sister was a doctor, the four of them spent plenty of time at the gun range together. It was their idea of family bonding. “Yeah, I think David’s lookin’ forward to it. I’m good with work. I mean, I took time off for the weddin’ and our honeymoon, so I’ll have some catchin’ up to do, but I’m not nervous to go back. Plus if David’s recording with the band again, then we’ll both be busy, and I won’t feel so bad leavin’ him home by himself a lot.” 

David wanted wanted their first visit to the villa to be special not just because they were on their honeymoon but also because he wanted Noah to feel right at home. He had a set of helping hands, of course, but he had been excited to see his secret plan come to live and couldn’t help but smile wide at his husband’s reaction. “I can’t take credit for the food. We were occupied doing other things.” The blonde grinned as he touched his glass to Noah’s, echoing the toast to them. “We’ll start easy. It’ll be fun, I promise. Then we can invite your parents and sister over for a homemade pasta night at our place when we go back.” David knew the Olsens well by now. Family was too important to him not to make an effort but he thought himself lucky that Noah’s family welcomed him so warmly into theirs from the very beginning. He was glad they had them in Nashville. He liked the idea of being close to family. “What are you thinking?” David asked after a moment, even if conversation was easy between them, curious to know his husband’s thoughts.

"Your faith in my potential pasta makin’ abilities is sweet, babe. Ya might have to leave me on stirrin’ duty.” Noah teases with a soft laugh, shaking his head. Out of the two, David definitely had more experience. Making your own pasta seemed like it was something that was harder to do than it looked. “I’m sure my family would love to come over though. I’ll have them check their schedules when we get back.” He promises, nodding back at David with a smile. “I’m just thinkin’ about how lucky I am. All of this-” Pausing, Noah gestures around them, looking back at his husband with complete adoration. “It’s more than I ever could’ve dreamed of.” 

“I already know I love Italy and I’ve never been!” The brunette exclaimed in agreement as she moved around the kitchen to grab two wine glasses for them. She was so happy for her son. It had taken a while to get used to David’s own level of fame and that of his family but what she mostly appreciated, above any amount of wealth their wedding meant for her baby, was how much they all loved Noah. Truly. She didn’t think she could part from that kid to anyone else. “Well, you tell me if he ever stops treating you right. Your dad may be some hot shooter, wink hot!” She teased. “But I can be really scary too, you know. I will put on my badge and come have a talk with him.” Parker was just kidding even though everyone knew better than to mess with any of her children. “How about we open this bottle now? I don’t think there’s a better occasion than to celebrate you coming back. Your daddy should be home soon. We’ll see if there’s any wine left for him by then. How are you settling back at your place? How’s David? What’s the plan now?”

"Well tell everyone to check their schedules and we’ll figure somethin’ out. Maybe in a coupla months? I dunno when I can take more time off, but we should get y’all out there for sure.” Even if he couldn’t make the trip himself, he was sure the Scavo-Healy’s would be happy to have his family stay at the villa. Maybe David could go with them, show them around. He’d ask him about it later. “Mama! C’mon, y’know David’s not like that. He’s a good man. I don’t need anyone com’ after him with a gun, geez.” Shaking his head at his mother’s teasing, he accepts the glass of wine, taking a small sip. “David’s good. He’s plannin’ on getting back with the band soon, I think. That’s the plan, really. Us both gettin’ back to work.” 

“I thought we might enjoy the privacy.” David smiled almost innocently at his husband’s reaction, not daring to deny the gesture being intendedly romantic because it had been. They were in their honeymoon, after all, and he wanted to make every moment memorable. “You should get used to that.” He murmured into the kiss when Noah accused him of spoiling him, watching him adoringly as his husband got dressed, reaching for his hand when they were both ready to leave the room. “Mhm.” David didn’t think they need a lot of help around the place either. They could do fine without it for a day or two. They would have more than enough time to explore and sightsee. For now, however, all he wanted to do was enjoy his husband and, yes, spoil him. There were tea lights lined up to their makeshift dinner table outdoors, small, round and intimate. David pulled the chair for Noah, eyes twinkling under the night sky. Kissing his neck, he asked his husband to wait there a moment, going back into the house for a few minutes and returning with their meal—homemade lasagna and baskets full of fresh baked breads. “I can’t take any credit but I did pick our wine.” He smiled, filling his husband’s glass before doing the same with his. “I was thinking, maybe we can do some sort of pasta making class here. I know my fair share but it might be fun. When in Italy, right?”

Squeezing David’s hand, Noah smiles back at his husband, touched by all of the effort he had put into their evening. “I could definitely get used to you spoilin’ me. I’m a lucky man.” He murmurs, stealing a kiss from David’s lips before they leave their room, swinging their hands as they walk. The yard looked beautiful, almost like something out of a fairy tale with the little candles and the trees. When David returns with the food, Noah smiles, inhaling deeply. “Now that smells amazin’.” He hums, reaching for his glass of wine. “To us and our honeymoon.” The soldier says, touching his glass to David’s lightly. “Yeah? That sounds fun. Can’t promise I’ll be any good at it, but i’m willin’ to try.” 

Parker had almost spilled her coffee as she excitedly rushed to the door the moment she saw Noah’s car pulling up her driveway. “My baby!” She called, arms wide open as she stood waiting for him in her porch, hugging him tightly once he was at reach. Parker loved both of her children and equally showered them with the same obnoxious affection but she did have a soft spot for her baby boy. Having Noah overseas wrecked her. There was not one day, no matter how long he was out there, when she didn’t feel anxious or worried about him. She never got used to it and she didn’t think she ever would. “Oh, you do know the way to my heart. Let’s bring these inside and you can start telling me all about Italy. Is it just so beautiful as I think it is? Talking about Italy, where is that cute husband of yours? Did he treat your right? You know you can tell me if he didn’t. I’ll have a word with him.”

Following his mother inside, Noah puts the beers into the fridge for his dad later, leaving the bottle of wine on the counter. “The villa was beautiful. We’ll have to take a trip there some time, I’m sure David wouldn’t mind goin’ again. You an’ Riley would love Italy.” Chase would too, but in his own quiet Chase Olsen way. Noah was a lot like his father in that sense. When Parker asks about David treating him right, the soldier can’t help but laugh, shaking his head a bit. “Mama! Of course David’s treatin’ be right. He’s always treated me right. He’s off visitin’ Wills, that’s all. No need to have a word with him, I promise.”