AN: So Katie and I were watching Rent, and we decided to write about a Dalton production of Rent, and because of Luke's love of knee high boots, Flint would be the perfect Mimi, so naturally Thad would have to be Roger.
Flint had woken up later that day, giving an awkward goodbye before going out with Luke that night. They both got back in the early morning before Flint went to practise but found it impossible, choosing instead to play the piano. He eventually tuned out the rest of the world, focusing only on the sounds the instrument made when he pressed the keys. Flint slowly joined in, singing along with his playing, the sound of Someone like you floating down the quiet corridor with his voice.
Thad sighed heavily as he closed the lid of his computer. He enjoyed the feeling of someone sleeping beside him, when he and Flint were cuddled together under his duvet. He smiled when the younger boy had offered to give him a piano lesson. So he was going to take him up on that.
Flint's thoughts trailed to think about Thad as he sang. He would like someone like the other boy. He was probably the sweetest boy he'd ever met. Probably the only sweet boy he'd ever met.
Thad walked slowly along the corridor towards the music room. He smiled as he heard the soft tinker of a piano float along the corridor, and the soft melodious quality of someone singing.
Flint turned as the door opened, Thad slipping through quietly, trying not to disturb him. Flint smiled as he continued singing, gesturing for him to come sit by him.
Thad smiled warmly as he walked over to the piano and sat on the bench beside Flint, humming slightly with the harmony.
Flint smiled back as the song came to a close, holding the key on the piano. "hey" He said after a moment
"Hey yourself." Thad returned with a grin.
"So, which song?" Flint asked happily, flexing his fingers.
"Something happy and upbeat." Thad said, "I like happy piano songs."
Flint hummed softly in thought. He knew plenty of classical songs, most were rather sad and the happier ones were complicated. "you like Buble right? How about 'just haven't met you yet?'" He asked
"Sounds perfect actually." Thad agreed. "Gentle and upbeat."
"Awesome" Flint smiled. "Now copy me and we'll go line, by line" He said as he bought his hand up to run over the specific keys.
"You're the boss." Thad quipped.
Flint laughed, shaking his head and showing Thad which keys to press.
"Don't give me that look." He pouted.
"What look?" Flint asked, his eyebrows furrowed
"The 'silly Thad' look." He laughed
"Sorry...but calling me boss is kind of asking for it" Flint answered softly
Thad shrugged, as he began repeating the pattern on the keys. "Yeah well."
"Plus, technically, you're my boss" Flint added, moving to the next line
"But since does anyone actually pay attention to me?" Thad asked with an exacerbated sigh. "I'm just another senior, who sits behind the desk."
"Actually...I listen to you more than the other two" Flint whispered, keeping his eyes on the piano.
"Thanks Flint." Thad smiled, "You must be the only one."
"Its nothing, your voice just makes more of an impact" Flint finished. "and I can't be the only one"
"You're sweet." Thad responded as he repeated what Flint had played on the piano. "I'm not surprised, not everything lasts. I've broken my heart so many times I've stopped keeping track." Thad sang softly.
"New warbler rule. you sing all the Buble" Flint stated as he moved onto the third line.
Thad blushed softly as he sang the third line carefully. "I've talked myself in, I've talked myself out. I get all worked up, then I let myself down."
Flint smiled as he listened to Thad's deep voice. Pressing the keys for the fourth and fifth lines
"I've tried so very hard not to lose it. I've came up with a million excuses." Thad sang softly.
Flint smiled as he did the next line, Thad's voice matching as he repeated it before they moved onto the chorus.
"Your voice is amazing"
"Hardly" The younger boy waved off. "Have you heard your own?" Flint asked
"You think I'm that good?" he asked.
"You really are" Flint nodded. "Give yourself some credit"
"Thanks Flint." he smiled softly.
"Its nothing" Flint answered softly. "Want to continue?"
"Can I listen to you sing?" Thad asked.
"If you want" Flint nodded slowly. "Any song in particular?"
"Surprise me." Thad said as he pressed several of the piano keys, slowly playing the introduction to 'Hello'.
Flint hummed in thought, starting a random song "Turn down the light and turn down the bed" He started softly. "Turn down these voices inside my head"
"I like." Thad grinned.
"Lay down with me and tell me know lies...Just hold me close, don't patronize, don't patronize me" Flint continued, blushing lightly as Thad watched him. "'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't. You can't make your heart feel, something it won't" He sang. "Here in the dark, in these final hours, I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power, But you won't, no you won't, Cause I can't make you love me if you don't."
"Wow, Flint." Thad whispered.
"I still need more practice...But I'm hoping it's enough for RENT" Flint answered softly
"You'll be awesome." Thad smiled.
"Thanks" Flint whispered softly
"Who are you auditioning for?" Thad asked.
"Mimi" Flint answered. "Nick needs someone who can do the choreography"
"Oh I'm going for Roger." Thad smiled, "Mimi is pretty risqué."
"Awesome" Flint beamed. "I think I'll be able to pull it off"
"I have no doubt you will." Thad laughed.
"Though I need to check the strength of the fly systems and catwalks" Flint commented
"I'm sure they'll be more than adequate. Dalton has an awesome Theatre department." Thad smiled.
"That's true...Though if I get picked, I can't help but wonder how they're going to dress me" Flint mused
"It'll be amusing." Thad grinned, pressing lightly on the keys.
"It will...But I doubt the outfits will be tighter than my jeans" He giggled
"Well jeans are good." Thad quipped. "Why don't you forget that stuff
You look like you're sixteen."
"I'm nineteen, but I'm old for my age I'm just born to be bad" Flint smiled
"I once was born to be bad, I used to shiver like that." Thad returned softly.
"I have no heat, I told you-" Flint answered as Thad cut him off
"I used to sweat" Thad cut across, smirking playfully at Flint.
"I got a cold..." Flint answered, a smile tugging at his lips
"Uh huh." Thad replied, raising his eyebrows. "I used to be a junkie."
"But now and then I like to-" Flint answered quickly
"Uh Huh" Thad returned knowingly.
"Feel good" Flint finished with a grin
"Here it, Um..." Thad sang softly.
"What's that?" Flint asked
"It's a candy bar wrapper." Thad smiled.
"We could light the candle, Oh what'd you do with my candle?" Flint sang back
"That was my last match" Thad returned with a pout.
"Our eyes will adjust. Thank God for the Moon" Flint smiled softly
"Maybe it's not the moon at all." Thad grinned. "I hear Spike Lee's shooting down the street."
"Bah humbug ... bah humbug" Flint sang softly
Thad took Flint's hands in his own. "Cold hands."
"Yours too." Flint answered, blushing lightly. "Big. Like my father's You wanna dance?"
"With You?"
"No - with my father" Flint whispered
"They call me Roger." Thad smiled.
"They call me...They call me Mimi" Flint answered, holding the note slightly
Thad sighed as he looked intently into Flint's eyes. "Your eyes are amazing."
Flint blinked, looking into Thad's own eyes. "They are?" He asked, becoming hyper aware of everything between them. The fact they were sat so close, that their hands were still holding each others and that the older boys eyes really were the most wonderful shade of chocolate.
"Mhm." Thad breathed out. "Fuck, I could get lost in them." He whispered.
"Oh" Flint mouthed. "So are yours"
"Would it be so forward of me to kiss you?" Thad asked softly.
Flint shook his head, their eyes still keeping contact. "Please do"
Thad breathed deeply and leaned into Flint, pressing their lips together softly.
Flint's eyes fluttered closed as he leaned into the kiss, humming quietly.
Thad smiled softly as he pulled away slightly. "Fireworks..."
"Glad that wasn't just me" Flint whispered
"Totally wasn't." Thad whispered back as he leaned in for a second kiss.
Flint leaned even closer, his arms moving to loop around Thad's neck slowly
Thad pressed their lips together firmly as Flint wrapped his arms around his neck, the butterflies in his stomach fluttering as the kiss deepened slowly.
Flints head swam as they kissed, his lips parting to let Thad's tongue slip through. He silently wondered if it was possible to get drunk like this, because that's definitely how it felt.
Thad's tongue pushed slowly into Flint's mouth as he pulled Flint closer to him, whimpering softly into the kiss.
Flint slid closer on the piano bench, their legs pressed close as their tongues curled and twisted around each others. The younger boy letting out a small moan which became muffled boy Thad's mouth.
Thad pulled away and panted heavily, as his fingers traced the corner of Flint's mouth. "Bloody Hell..."
"Yeah" Flint breathed out, a pink tint painted over his cheekbones. "You're very good at that" He whispered, feeling Thad's slightly calloused fingertips press close to his kiss bruised lips.
"There's a lot of things that you think I'm good at." quipped Thad.
"The list just keeps growing" Flint answered
"Kiss me again?" Thad asked as he stared into Flint's eyes.
Flint nodded, leaning in again and pressing their lips together again softly.
"God Flint..." Thad whispered.
"Yeah?" Flint asked, their noses brushing together slightly.
"Let me be the one who gives you hope okay?" He asked, pressing their lips together in a tender chaste kiss. "Go out with me. Like on a proper date."
"Okay" Flint whispered, nodding. "A proper date sounds nice"
"You deserve something proper Flint." Thad smiled. "Everyone does."
"Thanks" Flint smiled softly
"You're seriously gorgeous." Thad sighed, as his fingers stroked over Flint's face.
Flint bushed lightly, whispering a "Thank you" as he smiled
"You're welcome." Thad smiled.
"So...we should probably get back to the piano" Flint murmured
"Only if we can stay like this." Thad teased.
"That might be a little hard to do without facing the piano" Flint whispered
"You really want to go back to the lesson after kissing?"
"I'm trying to find the will power" Flint murmured
"Can we go talk in my room?" Thad asked softly.
"Sure" Flint nodded slowly
"are you sure?"
"You're not going to say that kiss was just a fluke right?" Flint asked. "Because if you are you can just tell me here"
"Fluke's don't give you fireworks." Thad whispered.
"Just checking" Flint muttered as he stood up
"Did you think it was a fluke?" Thad asked, his eyes wide.
"Of course not" Flint answered. "I just want to make sure it's real"
"I'm definitely real." Thad nodded, squeezing his hand softly
"Good" Flint smiled softly
Thad took Flint's hand and placed it on his chest. "Feel it."
Flint gave the older boy a quizzical look before focusing on his hand, his palm pressed gently against Thad's chest feeling the quick and steady heart beat. "Oh"
"I'm definitely real." Thad nodded, "and you make it beat faster, and I've known you a few days."
"So you're sure?" Flint asked softly
Thad pulled him into a slow and needy kiss. "So sure."
"Good" Flint breathed out, a small smile in place.
"What about you?"
"I'm pretty sure" Flint smiled, mirroring Thad's action and bringing the older boys hand up to his own chest.
Thad smiled at Flint's action as he intertwined their fingers. "Come on." He said softly. "Upstairs?"
"Upstairs" Flint nodded. "Lead the way"
Thad smiled, leading the younger boy back to his single room.
Flint followed closely, stepping in behind the older boy and closing the door softly
"Does this mean you'll let me cuddle you now?" Thad asked excitedly.
"If you want to" Flint giggled quietly
"I do." Thad nodded, as he pulled Flint down under the duvet.
"You really don't waste any time" Flint commented as Thad's arms looped around him
"I like cuddles, so sue me." Thad huffed as he cuddled into Flint.
Flint smiled softly, nuzzling Thad's chest. "I can see why you like them"
"I like them more with you." Thad whispered.
"I'm glad you do" Flint answered
"I've missed having someone to cuddle." Thad sighed, pressing a kiss to Flint's hair.
"I missed cuddles in general" Flint whispered.
"Well I'm here for more hugs if you want them." Thad promised.
"I definitely do" Flint answered
"I'll be here for all of them." Thad nodded.
"I'm glad" Flint whispered happily
"So am I." Thad grinned.
"Good" Flint returned
"Why am I reminded of the title song in Enchanted right now." Thad sighed happily.
"Which one's that?" Flint asked. "There's quite a few"
"When you meet the someone who is meant for you, before two can become one, there's something you must do..." Thad sang softly.
"I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss And a prince I'm hoping comes with this" Flint sang quietly.
"That's what makes ever after-ings so happy." Thad grinned.
"And that's the reason we need lips so much, For lips are the only things that touch" Flint answered
"Well..." Thad laughed.
"Disney" Flint reminded with a small giggle
"I love Disney films." Thad grinned.
"Me too" Flint agreed
"Are you Giselle then?" Thad laughed.
"I guess so...But my hair isn't red" Flint smiled
"Who does that make me?" Thad asked softly.
"I don't think you're Edward...Maybe Robert" Flint answered
"Short dark and a little boring." Thad grinned.
"You're not boring" Flint defended
"You're so sweet." Thad smiled.
"I try" Flint quipped, cuddling closer to the older boy.
"I know." Thad smiled
"Good" Flint hummed
"I really like you flint." Thad smiled softly.
"I like you too" Flint answered happily
"Good." Thad grinned.
"I really hope we get to be Roger and Mimi" Flint commented happily
"Especially if our duet ends with is kissing." Thad laughed
"That's a bonus" Flint smiled
"Totally is." Thad beamed
"And we get to do more than one duet" Flint added
"Also a bonus." Thad agreed.
"Light my candle and I should tell you...then I have a few lines in Another Day" Flint hummed
"It'll be amazing." Thad grinned.
"Definitely" Flint nodded
Thad grinned pressing their lips together again.
Flint hummed as he kissed back slowly.
"I really like this." Thad smiled.
"Its nice" Flint agreed
"Totally is" Thad beamed
Flint hummed in reply, cuddling into the older boy as Thad pulled the quilt closer.
"Are you okay?" Thad asked as Flint cuddled closer into him.
"Fine. You're just warm" Flint smiled
"I try." Thad grinned.
"You succeed" Flint beamed
"You're so sweet." Thad laughed softly as he rubbed their noses together.
Flint smiled, giggling quietly as Thad nudged his nose ring.
"I was all about ready to leave Dalton until we met properly." Thad admitted.
"I'm glad you didn't" Flint whispered. "There'd be no one to eat my cakes"
"I'm sure if you brought one to Warblers meeting it'd be gone in ten seconds." Thad smiled.
"I'd have to try and get it past you and Luke first" Flint teased
"True." Thad grinned.
"Thought so" Flint smiled
"Where did you want to go out on our date?" Thad asked.
"I'm not sure...anywhere you have in mind" Flint answered
"How about a picnic?" Thad asked.
"That sounds nice" Flint smiled brightly
"Though it might have to be out the back of my car, when I get it back. As its cold." Thad smiled.
"We could have in the rain and I still wouldn't mind" Flint grinned
"You're so cute." Thad grinned
"Thanks" Flint whispered softly
You're welcome." Thad smiled
Flint pecked Thad's lips lightly before whispering "You look good when you smile"
"So do you." Thad grinned.
"Thanks" Flint answered happily.
"You're gorgeous." Thad smiled, "Will I have to fight Luke to spend time with you?"
"I don't think so" Flint whispered. "He gets a little protective of me sometimes but I don't think it'll be too bad"
"That's okay." Thad smiled.
"I'm glad" Flint answered. "He's actually sweet if you get to know him"
"Will he give me that opportunity?"
"Probably not" Flint laughed
"Thought not." Thad smiled as he snuggled into Flint.
"He'll still talk to you" Flint offered as he rested his head against Thad's shoulder
"You sure?"
"Positive" Flint nodded
"That's okay then." Thad smiled, as they settled down together.
Flint hummed in reply smiling happily
"Flint?" Thad questioned, "What makes me so special?"
"I have no idea...You just are" Flint answered softly
"Okay." Thad grinned.
"What about you?...Why me of all people?" Flint asked
"You're nice, interesting, gorgeous, you sing like an angel, and have eyes I can get lost in forever." Thad smiled
"Oh" Flint let out, blushing lightly
"And you're the first person to really notice me in School"
"That cant be true" Flint answered
"It is." Thad said, "Everyone's fucking each other, and then there's me. But now I have you."
"That's true" Flint smiled
"And I'm glad." Thad smiled back.
"Good" Flint said, pecking Thad's lips again
"More than that." Thad grinned deepening their kiss slowly
Flint hummed in agreement, sucking lightly on Thad's bottom lip
"Do I get to call you my boyfriend?" Thad asked grinning slightly.
"You can after our date" Flint giggled. "That's my rule"
"Rules are stupid." Thad grinned.
"Rules stop you being in bad relationships" Pointed out
"Who says we'd be a bad relationship?" Thad grinned.
"I don't want to risk it after my last one" Flint whispered. "I really like you and you actually go to this school"
Thad nodded, "Its understandable."
"But like you said, you're here to change my mind...give me hope"
"Totally am." Thad nodded, kissing him slowly. "Would anyone else have you in their bed, and just want to hug."
"Probably not" Flint answered softly
"Exactly." Thad smiled
"I'm kind of glad what happened did" Flint said. "If those guys hadn't of dragged me off, I'd never have spoken to you properly"
"Every cloud has a silver lining" Thad smiled.
"They don't get more silver than you" Flint answered happily
"You're so sweet." Thad grinned
"Glad you think so" Flint smiled
"Of course I do." Thad grinned.
"Good" Flint beamed
"You're the nicest person I've met at Dalton." Thad smiled.
"So are you" Flint answered
Thad smiled as he pressed a kiss to Flint's cheek. "You say so many sweet things."
"I could say the same" Flint answered happily
"You deserve it." Thad smiled.
"I don't think so" Flint hummed.
"I think you do." Thad smiled.
"Thanks" Flint whispered, entwining his hand with Thad's under the covers
"You're welcome." Thad smiled.
Flint smiled softly as they fell into silence, cuddled close beneath the large quilt. "You're wonderful" He commented softly
"You're more wonderful." Thad whispered back.
"Have you met yourself?" Flint returned. "You're the polar opposite of most boys I've ever spoke to"
"I try to do the best I can." Thad smiled
"Something tells me you're managing" Flint grinned
"me too." Thad beamed
"Good" Flint hummed
"I like this so much." Thad grinned.
"Me too" Flint smiled
"Our very own Disney moment." Thad laughed softly.
"I suppose it is" Flint hummed
"Can't complain, I love it." Thad grinned.
"So do I" Flint beamed, brushing his thumb over Thad's knuckles lightly
"You're really quite remarkable." Thad said softly.
"I don't think so" Flint whispered back. "I'm just ordinary"
"Everyone has something special about them." Thad smiled.
"I wonder what my something is" Flint mused
"I barely know you Flint, but I know you're special." Thad smiled.
"Special is one word for it" Flint laughed softly
"You are so special." Thad grinned.
"I'm glad someone thinks I am" Flint smiled, kissing the other boy briefly.
"You are a warbler. Of course you are special." Thad smiled.
"So being special is based off being a warbler?" Flint questioned
"Being part of something special makes you special." Thad said softly, "And You are just one of those amazing people who are more amazing than the others."
"Hardly" Flint waved off. "Though, if you think so. Its okay"
Thad chuckled softly as Flint blushed. "I'm going to put a film on so we can have something in the background."
"Okay" Flint nodded as Thad slipped away, already missing the warmth
"Something Disney?" Thad asked.
"Sounds perfect" Flint smiled
"Totally does." Thad smiled.
"But hurry up" Flint said as he sunk into the quilt, almost disappearing into the bed. "It's getting cold"
"You have to be the cutest person I've ever seen." Thad teased putting in a DVD and cuddling Flint close.
"I'm glad you think so" Flint whispered, cuddling up to the older boy
"You're the only person who would miss me if I left a room." Thad smiled, "It's rather endearing."
"Get me an electric blanket and I should be okay" Flint teased
"I'd rather be the one to warm you up." Thad grinned.
"Something tells me you're pretty good at it" Flint smiled
"That someone is you then?" Thad chuckled.
"Pretty much" Flint giggled
"Thought as much." Thad chuckled.
"And the fact that I'm right here helps" Flint added happily
"Totally does." Thad nodded.
Flint smiled happily as they both lay back in the bed, the younger boy watching the older boy, looking into his eyes.
Thad blushed as Flint looked at him. "What?" he whispered.
"Nothing...I'm just looking" Flint answered softly
"And why's that?" Thad asked gently.
"Because I can and you're attractive?" Flint replied quietly
"Again with the sweetness." Thad grinned.
"I'm like eating pure sugar...sweet but not very good for you" Flint smiled
"Seem like a good thing to me." Thad beamed,
"Probably because you have a weakness for sweets" Flint laughed
"Probably." Thad giggled, "I like this a lot."
"Like what a lot?" Flint asked
"Having someone to talk to." Thad said, "Feeling like I matter."
"Who told you, you don't matter?" Flint asked, eyebrows furrowed
"Well the way my last relationship ended it felt like I didn't matter." Thad sighed, relaxing into Flint's embrace.
"I know the feeling" Flint whispered. "But you do matter"
"Thanks." Thad sighed sadly, cuddling into him. "You matter too."
Flint pushed Thad's hair back away from his forehead, kissing his temple lightly. "Smile...for me?"
Thad's lips curled into a smile as Flint pressed his lips to his forehead. "You're the only person who's made me smile in weeks." he said as he ran his fingers over Flint's arm.
"Glad I can be of service" Flint smiled, feeling Thad's fingers through his thin hoodie.
Thad smiled as he took his silver chain from around his neck. "Where this for me?"
"Um okay" Flint nodded as Thad slipped it around his neck. "What for?"
"Just so that I know you'll think of me." Thad smiled.
"I would think of you anyway" Flint whispered, looking down at the expensive looking chain
"You're so adorable." Thad grinned.
"Thanks" Flint whispered, blushing
"You're welcome." Thad smiled.
"You're being way too nice to me" Flint murmured softly
"How nice is 'way too nice' ?" He asked softly.
"All the cuddling and kissing, the chain, the compliments and saving me the other day...That's being way too nice" Flint whispered
"I want to do nice things to you." Thad smiled.
Flint blushed lightly. "Um...I think you got your words mixed up"
"For you." Thad returned blushing.
"Ditto" Flint muttered
"You deserve nice things though." Thad smiled, "I like being the one to give them to you."
"Even though I feel guilty receiving them?" Flint asked, looking up at the older boy.
"Why do you feel guilty?" Thad questioned softly.
"Because I don't have anything to give back to you" Flint answered
"Give me a smile, and that's all that matters." Thad said softly,.
"Are you sure?" Flint questioned, his head tilting to the side
"Of course Flint." Thad nodded.
"Okay" Flint nodded, a small smile playing at his lips.
"You gave me back a reason to smile"
"How did I do that?" Flint asked softly
"Being here." Thad answered simply.
"Then I'll try not to go too far" Flint returned with a smile
"So you shouldn't" Thad smiled.
"Then I wont" Flint hummed happily, playing with Thad's hair.
Thad tilted his head to the side. "You're so awesome."
"I'm glad you think so" Flint smiled, sub consciously twisting the dark strands into small tufts
Thad chuckled softly as Flint began to twist parts of his hair. "You like my hair?"
"It's soft" Flint whispered, blushing lightly as he realised he was turning Thad's hair into a tussled mess. "I'll stop if you want"
"No, I quite like it." Thad smiled.
"Okay then" Flint smiled, continuing to twirl Thad's hair gently
"I didn't think my hair was that special."
"It's really dark and even though it's almost black it's still really soft" Flint smiled
"I condition it a lot." Thad nodded.
"It's nice" Flint hummed
"Thanks." Thad laughed. "My brother wears his long."
"My ex used to have long hair...only his wasn't dark" Flint commented
"Cool.." Thad whispered.
"I like your hair the most though" Flint added. "It's perfect for you"
Thad blushed softly as Flint spoke. "Thanks."
"No problem" Flint hummed
"Are you okay to stay here?"
"As in, over night?" Flint asked, looking out the window and seeing that it was already dark outside
"As in over night." Thad nodded.
"I think that'd be okay" Flint answered.
"I'm glad." Thad smiled.
"I'll just have to text Luke so he doesn't go on a killing spree" Flint smiled.
"He'll kill me though." Thad pouted.
"I'll just say I'm staying in the music room and fell asleep there" Flint returned. "He has this whole idea that every time I leave the school someone will be waiting"
"I have a similar worry." Thad said softly.
"I'll be fine...I'm good at running" Flint smiled
"I'm glad." Thad smiled.
"Good" Flint smiled. "And I have my phone, I can call people"
"I hope I'd be one of them." Thad smiled.
"You're in the top two" Flint grinned
"awesome" Thad smiled.
"Totally" Flint agreed
"So sleep?"
"Sounds good to me" Flint nodded
"I quite agree." Thad nodded
"Good" Flint smiled, cuddling into the older boy as he sunk deeper into the bed.
"Night Flint." Thad whispered.
"Goodnight Thad" Flint replied quietly,