Author's Note- This is an alternate universe fic, since Gus and Shawn have voluntarily auditioned for 'American Duos' in this story.
Disclaimer- I do not own Shawn Spencer, Burton Guster, or the judges of 'American Duos'. They are the property of Steve Franks. I also do not own the song, Guy Love. That is the property of it's respective owners on Scrubs.
"Shawn, will you remind me why we're here again?"
"Come on, Gus! You of all people should appreciate this. Isn't this your favorite reality show?"
"That doesn't mean that I want to be a part of it!"
A female voice called out the next two numbers, and the pseudo psychic jumped to his feet. "Don't be such a Grumpy Gus. They're calling our number." Shawn then strode toward the double doors.
Gus had no choice but to follow his best friend.
-(o)-
Nigel St. Nigel raised his eyebrows as he read the information about the next contestants. The space next to occupation had caught his attention. He mouthed the words 'psychic detective' inaudibly, before shaking his head.
"Let the next duo in," commanded the British judge.
A few seconds after an assistant left, the doors were flung open ,and a white male in his late twenties began singing, "Let's face the facts about me and you, a love unspecified. Though I'm proud to call you 'chocolate bear', the crowd will always talk and stare."
The judges did indeed stare at this unusual display until a black male, who was also in his late twenties, walked in singing, "I feel exactly those feelings too, and that's why I keep them inside. Cause this bear can't bare the world's disdain, and sometimes it's easier to hide-"
The duo then moved together in unison to sing, "Than explain our guy love, that's all it is! Guy love! He's mine, I'm his! There's nothing gay about it in our eyes."
"We're closer than the average man and wife," crooned the young black man as he faced the judges.
The white male lifted both of their wrists and sang, "That's why our matching bracelets say 'Gus' and 'Shawn'."
"You know I'll stick by you for the rest of my life."
The man identified as Shawn spread his arms and loudly sang, "You're the only man who's ever been inside of me!"
Everyone's eyes widened at this line, including his singing partner.
"Shawn," exclaimed Gus. "Biting me when we were kids does not give you probable cause to use that line!"
His friend continued to sing. "There's no need to clarify."
"Really, Shawn? Because I think that it's absolutely necessary." Gus folded his arms in a huff.
"Just let it grow each and every day," sang Shawn. "It's like I married my best friend-"
There was an awkward silence as the duo had a silent war. Burton Guster was giving his friend withering death glares. Shawn Spencer just gave him goading looks that begged for him to be not left hanging.
Gus sighed in defeat before belting out, "But in a totally manly way!" He pulled his arm down as if he were a trucker.
The duo gave each other a high five before continuing the song. "Let's go! It's guy love! Don't compromise, the feeling of some other guy. Holding up your heart into the sky."
Shawn faced his friend. "I'll be thee to care through all the lows."
"I'll be there to share the highs." Gus hit the last word in a falsetto that raised a few eyebrows. He finished with a grunt of satisfaction.
They then finished softly with, "It's guy love, between two guys." The duo faced the judges with smiles, while waiting for their decision.
Emilina Saffron smiled absentmindedly. "I think the two of you are really brave, but I'll pass."
Nigel St. Nigel cut off Zapato Dulce. "Mildly entertaining, but not what we're after." The British judge smiled as the duo frowned in suprise. "NEXT!"