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Tanner stared down at the blonde model, caressing his fair face. He admires his pale skin before landing a kiss to his lips, pulling away just in time for someone to snap a picture of the two.

"That was so cute! I'm the organizer for a LGBTQ+ group in my school, would you mind posing for a couple of pictures? We're trying to raise awareness of the hate non-heterosexuals get," Tanner and Eric nod in unison, the girl smiling in response.

Tanner's hands slip down to Eric's waist and he squeezes, making the shorter giggle as he stares into his partner's hazel eyes.

"Is this okay?" Eric questions, beaming up at his boyfriend. He's learned to accept himself as who he is just recently, and he's never been happier.

"You guys are doing great," the ginger haired girl replies, clicking the button on the top of the camera and effectively taking a picture. Eric moves closer to Tanner and hugs his shoulders, not minding that they're getting pictured for a whole school to see.

"I love you," he whispers, smiling to himself. The girl had already put two thumbs up and left them, but the couple kept hold of each other. Their coats and scarves didn't get in the way, it only made the hug warmer.

"I love you too, my honeybun model,"