Us Against The World

Summary: Ten short chapters to ten different songs on shuffle. Jed/Octavius, smut, schmoop and romance. Rated T for safety. There are hints of other pairings too.

The songs are:

1. First Time - Robin Beck
2. Soon - Jodi Benson
3. Can't Take Me Eyes Off You - John Barrowman
4. All I Ask of You - Emmy Rossum and Patrick Wilson
5. Love Game - Lady Gaga
6. Us Against the World - Westlife
7. A Whole New World - Peabo Bryson and Regina Bell
8. On A Night like This - Kylie Minogue
9. The Man You Love - Il Divo
10. When You Say You Love Me - Josh Groban

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First Time – Robin Beck

'First time, first love, oh, what feeling is this? Electricity flows with the very first kiss.'

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Driving through the museum at night, in a little yellow remote control car, was a favourite pastime of two of the inhabitants; General Octavius and the cowboy Jedediah Smith.

"Yee-haw, partner," Jed yelled, as he turned another corner sharply, causing Octavius to close his eyes.

"Jedediah, you are going to crash!" Octavius yelled. Jed ignored him and continued to speed through the halls, skidding on the polished floor until they were in the main entrance hall, parked up next to the reception desk. Octavius exited the car, slamming the door behind him, a green tint to his face. Jed also got out, his eyes on the General.

"Whoa, Octavius. Y'ok, partner?" he asked, walking round the car to the Roman who was leaning on the hood, looking a little worse for wear.

"I'm ..." he began before bringing his hand to his mouth, as if to be sick, before letting out a deep breath. "... I'm fine, Jedediah." Jedediah turned him round to face him, sitting him back against the hood of the car and looking him over.

"Y'sure?" he asked. "Can't have you gettin' ill all over the place, Ockie."

"I assure you, my love. I am well," Octavius said, with a smile. This also made Jed smile. He and Octavius had recently declared their feelings for each other, Octavius calling him his 'love' all the time, and Jedediah holding the General's hand just to feel close to him. They had yet to take a step further. Jedediah had yet to seal the deal with a kiss.

"Good," Jedediah said, placing his hands on the Roman's shoulders, the heels of his hands pressing gently against the cold breastplate over the General's chest. He looked deep into Octavius' chocolate brown eyes, getting lost in the glow coming from them. His hands slid to Octavius' chin, untying the helmet, before lifting it off his head.

"Jedediah?" Octavius seemed to question his actions but Jed put a finger to the General's lips, before placing the helmet down on the ground. He stood again, facing the Roman, his hands going to Octavius' hips, the General's hands coming to rest on top of the cowboys. That was when Jedediah made his move. He leaned in slowly, pressing a small, tender kiss to the other man's lips. Octavius seemed to freeze for a moment, before kissing him back. Jed was the first to pull away, looking over Octavius' face; the Roman's eyes still closed and his lips pouting before he looked upon Jedediah once more.

"That was ... nice," Octavius managed to say, breathing deeply.

"You won't mind if I do it again then, partner?" Jed asked with a smile, which broadened when Octavius shook his head. He leaned in once more, kissing the General with more hunger, tongues battling, and fingers raking through hair.

A very loud clearing of someone's throat made the two miniatures look up, not removing their arms from around one another, to see Larry and Ahkmenrah looking down at them.

"I know you guys are all ... lovey-dovey, now, but can you take it elsewhere? Otherwise you'll be frozen here and the curator will have my guts for garters. Sunrise in twenty minutes" Larry said with an amused grin. Ahkmenrah smiled from behind the night guard.

"Sure thing, Gigantor," Jed said, smiling, kissing Octavius once more, before both miniatures hopped back into the car, seeing Larry and Ahkmenrah walk away, hand in hand.

"Looks like we ain't the only ones loved up, Ockie," Jed said, with a smile. Octavius nodded in agreement before they sped off back to the diorama room, happier than when they left there earlier that night.

Hope you like it. XD