Just an idea I had. Probably a two-shot.

Disclaimer: I do not own EastEnders or any of the characters

"I can't believe you talked me into this," Syed hissed quietly.

"Aw c'mon babe; it was Amira's idea. I had no involvement," Christian whispered in response.

"She may have decided to have the movie night in the first place but you convinced me to come. You know I hate horror movies," Syed complained.

"I know," Christian grinned. Syed let out a small growl and hit him playfully on the arm.

"I'll make it up to you," Christian offered with a small smile.

"You'd better," Syed mock threatened him.

"You know I will," Christian whispered, his voice full of innuendo, as he lightly pressed his lips to Syed's.

"Christian!" Syed gasped as he pulled away. "Not here! Amira could walk in!"

"Come on!" Amira called from the living room. "If you two don't get in here now, I'm starting the movie without you."

"Sounds good to me," Syed muttered not looking forward to a night of horror movies.

"Mmm, sounds good to me too," Christian whispered, moving closer to Syed and brushing a hand across his cheek. Syed looked up into his eyes, seeing the expression of tenderness. He almost gave in; Christian had that effect on him. His mind short circuited every time he looked at him. Aware that he'd been staring into Christian's eyes for too long, he pulled away reluctantly.

"Let's just watch the movie," he muttered. He gave Christian one last warning look and then walked into the living room to join Amira. Sighing, Christian followed him.

Amira was already settled on the sofa and pulled Syed down to sit next to her. Christian sat down on the other side of Syed, making sure to put a respectful distance between them. He didn't want to anger him with his behaviour. He promised himself that he would be good for the rest of the night.

Amira started the DVD and then reached up to turn the lights off. As they were plunged into darkness, Christian became very aware of Syed's presence beside him. He had to stop himself from reaching over to touch him. Sighing, he attempted to push thoughts of Syed away and focus on the film.

One hour into the film and Christian's promise to be good was being sorely tested. Syed had moved slowly closer to him as the film progressed so that he was now pressed to Christian's side. What made matters worse was the fact that one of Syed's hands was now tightly gripping his arm. He could hear Syed's squeaks of fear and felt him jump whenever something unexpected happened. He couldn't help but find it amusing that Syed, normally pretending to be strong, was now huddled into his side as he stared in terror at the TV. But it also made him want to wrap his arms around his scared young lover and that was something he knew he couldn't do. He noticed that Amira in turn was clinging to Syed. He couldn't help but feel happy that Syed was paying her no attention, instead choosing to cling to Christian.

Taking a chance, Christian tentatively placed his hand on Syed's where it rested on his arm. He hoped that Amira wouldn't see in the darkness and that Syed would let him leave it there. He was surprised when Syed moved even closer to him and he took that as permission to keep his hand where it was.

When the film finally finished and Amira turned the lights back on, Christian reluctantly removed his hand from Syed's. He felt Syed release his grip on his arm and immediately missed the contact. Amira stood up and began rummaging through the DVDs on the floor.

"What shall we watch next?" she asked. Christian saw Syed's face fall as she picked out another horror movie.

"I'm not really in the mood for another horror film, babe," Christian said, taking pity on Syed. "Perhaps we can watch something else." Syed gave him a grateful smile. Christian smiled back but the smile slipped from his face when he saw what Amira had now picked out. A romance. Great. Now he would have to sit through a romantic film with Syed next to him but unable to touch him. He groaned softly as she started the film and Syed shot him an apologetic look telling him that he knew how he felt. Christian moved slightly further away from Syed to reduce the temptation and saw Syed's knowing smile at his actions. This was going to be a long night.

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