Penelope:
"Are you sure you're okay with it?" Simon asks for what is quite possibly the millionth time.
"I'm sure, Simon. So long as you don't have sex on the couch, it's all completely fine. Now stop asking before you drive me insane!" Wisely, he finally shuts up and leaves the room.
Just a few minutes later, he's back, looking sheepish. "Umm, Penny?" he asks, holding his tie up around his neck.
I sigh and take it from him. "Yes, I will tie your tie for you, Simon. You are absolutely hopeless; I hope you realize that."
"Yes, I know," he agrees. I think he's just trying to suck up to me. I don't understand why, though, since I've already made it entirely clear that I'm okay with everything he's asked. I haven't once said anything against it, but he keeps acting like I'll take it back any second.
I finish up his tie with a laugh. "Go. Have a wonderful night."
Simon tilts his head. "Aren't you coming?" he asks. "You bought that dress and everything."
"Oh, I'll be there. I just won't be going with you this time. Go and enjoy what might be your last night alone with Baz."
He cringes at the thought and I laugh. "This was your idea," I remind him.
"I know, I know." He slips on his shoes, then turns back to me. "I'll see you there?"
"Promise."
And then he's gone.
...
Simon:
Baz looks amazing in a suit. I always suspected as much, but I didn't get to see it for myself before now.
He's also great at dancing, but I can't say the same for myself. Fortunately, I manage to convince him that he should only make me dance for one song. Even more fortunately, it's a slow dance.
As we sway to the music, I look around. Nobody is watching us. Everyone got used to the sight of us together very quickly. There was never any commotion about us being gay. I'm thankful for that, because I'm still not actually sure that I am gay.
I rest my head on his shoulder, swallowing nervously. "I love you."
"I love you, too, Simon."
"Do you… Ahh," I can't bring myself to spit it out.
"Use your words, Snow," Baz says, chuckling.
"Do you want to move in with Penny and me?" I rush out.
"Are you sure?" he asks. "I know you've been planning to move in with each other for years."
"I'm sure. I don't want to be away from you so soon, and I asked Penny more times than I count. She's fine with it. I think she likes having you around, too."
"She's pretty good company herself."
"So…?" I can't help but worry. He's avoiding the question.
"Of course I will, Simon."
I kiss him happily and then look around. When I find Penny, I flash her a smile. She gives me a thumbs up. When the song is over, Baz and I join her.
"You look lovely, Penelope," he says, all charm.
Penny smiles and fakes a curtsy. "Why thank you, Basilton."
I laugh and throw my arms around their shoulders. "So, we're finally leaving Watford. What do we do now?" I ask.
"We carry on, Simon."
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A/N: ...Sorry, I couldn't resist.