A/N: PLAY IT WHILE YOU READ IT. .com/watch?v=67Fb8XbpWMM

Title: I Can't Fight This Feeling
Pairing: Ghastly/Skulduggery
Rating: T13+
Warnings: Guy Love
Disclaimer: N/A
Summary: When Ghastly is in one of his darkest moments Skulduggery uses the power of song to bring him back.

Ghastly sat and the bar, discontented and forlorn, a pint in hand. He looked over at a table in a corner where two familiar figures sat.

Smiling.

Laughing.

Bonding.

How could he ever separate them? They were partners and they would always be.

He knew this but he couldn't help the burning sensation in his heart, which made him want to claw it out each time he looked at his old friend and the young friend who leant against him.

He took a swig of the beer.

They looked perfect together, so complete and he- he was just the watcher on the sidelines, he could never be with Skulduggery what they were together.

He turned away trying to focus on something else. But in his mind he could picture every move they were making now.

He shook his head.

Why do I feel like this?

He wasn't watching when a man came on the small karaoke stage and asked for any volunteers. He did hear however when Valkyrie urged Skulduggery to go up. He turned around to see whether Skulduggery would karaoke and was surprised to see the man actually stand and head towards the stage as people cheered him on.

He had never heard Skulduggery sing before. Not in all the years he had known him.

He saw Skulduggery lean over to tell the man the song he wanted.

Ghastly listened with anticipating ears

"I can't fight this feeling any longer

And still am I afraid to let it flow

What started out as friendship has grown stronger

I only wish I had the strength to let it show"

He had the voice of an angel.

For a moment Ghastly burned with jealously, what a song to sing to Valkyrie.

But no, those eyes weren't looking at her, they were looking at him.

'I tell myself that I can't hold out forever.

I said there is no reason for my fear.

Cause I feel so secure when we're together.

You give my life direction,

You make everything so clear.'

The crowd cheered. But Ghastly watched awed.

'And even as I wander,

I'm keeping you in sight.

You're a candle in the window,

On a cold, dark winter's night.

And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might.'

Louder cheers as he reached the higher notes.

A few people started to sing along.

'And I can't fight this feeling anymore.

I've forgotten what I started fighting for.

It's time to bring this ship into the shore,

And throw away the oars, forever.'

Ghastly stared at him. And those eyes stared back.

And for a moment Ghastly could see beyond the facade Skulduggery wore. Beneath those bones into his true self.

And for a moment there was a deep connection between the two men which no one earth were able to understand (not even Chuck Norris) but them.

Skulduggery's heart was singing out to him. For him.

'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore.

I've forgotten what I started fighting for.

And if I have to crawl upon the floor,

Come crushing through your door,

Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.'

And Ghastly could not comprehend the feeling inside of him. He knew what Skulduggery was telling him.

In that bar on that Thursday night Ghastly shed a tear.

A tear of happiness.

COMMENTS:

MissCain47 wrote:
OMG YES. NEXT CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER!

wrote:
Please take this story off. Val I'm confiscating your laptop.

Anonymous wrote:
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS. TANITH YOU HAVE SOME EXPLAINING TO DO!

MissCain47 wrote:
Oh please I'll just find some other way to read this. Please include a make out scene next time!

wrote:
I do not know how you can do this to me. I thought you loved me but you gave Tanith some very personal information that only you could know about me, to make a very explicit scene with Ghastly and I.

Anonymous wrote:
WHAT EXPLICIT SCENE!

MissCain47 wrote:
You just mentioned that to freak him out didn't you?

wrote:
You know me too well my darling wife.

Anonymous wrote:
TANITH I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WROTE A SCENE LIKE THAT. YOU EVEN TOLD EVERYONE HOW I'M TICKLISH AROUND MY EARS.

wrote:
Though there a lot of habits of mine you seem to have missed out on. Perhaps you need a reminder Mrs. Pleasant?

MissCain27 wrote:
I'll all too willingly comply Mr. Pleasant. I'll bring the candles.

wrote:
And I'll bring the wine 3

Anonymous wrote:
WHY IS EVERYONE OKAY WITH THIS!

RenegadeForLife wrote:
I can't believe I know you guys...

A/N: Poor Ghastly and Nicky.

I don't know how many times I've sang that song in the shower... but no matter how many times I do, I'll never own Skulduggery Pleasant.