Hey yall. Sorry about the long wait for the new chapter. I can't write at home for some reason or another, and since I was at home through most of Christmas break, I didn't get any writing done. Except for a one shot pure pwp story on AFF, but that's a different story. And sorry for the short chapter. I was going to add more, but I figured it'd just be best if I made it two chapters rather than just one. Coolbeans? Coolbeans.

Chapter 5: Dnace and Dishwash Dates

"A dance, a dance, there's giong to be a college-wide dance!"

Timony was practically bouncing through the halls of the building, flyer in hand and in search of Aiden. He let himself squeel like a girl when he bounded alone up the stairs to the dorm-room-hallway. The break-up with Samantha was two weeks ago, and those two weeks were quiet with peace. And ever since the flyers for hte Homecoming Dance were posted, Timony had been so full of energy, we would have volunteered to decorate the gym and done it all by himself.

When he knocked on Aiden's door, sure that his boyfriend was studying in his room, it was the thousand mile-per-hour knock that imitated a woodpecker pounding against a tree. Waiting for Aiden to answer, Timony nibbled on his bottom lip and found he couldn't stand still for too long. He had to shift his weight from one foot to another, and his hands were restless in pockets, hooked to his hip-hugging belt-loops, or clasped behind his back. To an unknowing observer, he looked like a child doing the potty-dance.

Moments that felt like hours later, Aiden finally opened the door and rose an eyebrow at Timony's little jig. "If you needed to use the bathroom so bad, there's a men's room down the hall," Aiden said, moving aside for Timony to enter.

Timony shoved the flyer into Aiden's face. "Dance, dance, there's going to be a Homecoming dance!" The uke squeeled again, returning to bouncing up and down, which was his initial reaction to the flyers.

Aiden had to put his hands on his boyfriend's shoulders and all of his weight into his arms to contain Timony's bounces. Their eyes met and their gaze became steady as the younger male's hops of joy ended. Sure that Timony had calmed down, Aiden removed his hands and looked at the flyer. "A dance, huh?" He muttered sleepily. It was obvious the young man had been studying for hours on end. Aiden looked up at Timony. "You do realize it's formal, right?"

"Uh-huh, uh-huh!" Timony nodded vigorously to emphasize his understanding. He hugged Aiden. "You'll take me as your date, won't you?"

The elder of the two smiled weakly. "How could I say 'no' to you when you already know I'd ask you?" Aiden asked. "Of course we'll go as a couple!"

"Yay!" Timony practically tackled him, hugging the teen. He laughed as Aiden swung hum around abit, then set him back down. Letting go of his boyfriend, Timony looked around Aiden's room. His nose wrinkled a bit at the sight of dirty laundry strewn about the room, filthy dishes stacked in the sink of the kitchenette, and books and papers littering the floor and desk of the room. Timony put his hands on his hips, pouting. "Binge studying again?"

Aiden blinked tiredly, then smiled in sudden understanding. "Yeah..." He answered with a chuckle, running a hand through his hair. "Got a test coming up, and I don't want to be caught off-guard."

"Am I going to have to play Cinderella and clean your room for you?" Timony asked teasingly. "It's still a few nights till the dance."

"I don't want you missing class because you're digging throuhg my pig-sty room," Aiden argued, giving Timony a stern look.

Timony pressed his forehead to Aiden's, returning his boyfriend's look. "I won't be missing class or anything. I'll only clean if I have time and if it dosen't bother you."

"You don't have to clean my room. I'll get it after my test."

"No, you can't study in these conditions. I'm cleaning this place up whether you like it or not!"

"Antimony..."

"Aiden." Timony kissed his nose. "I win."

Aiden grabbed Timony's arm as the younger male started to walk away and gently tugged his boyfriend into his arms. Timony's bright lilac eyes looked up into Aiden's onyx black. "I'm not done talking to you," Aiden said with a grin, nuzzling his uke's cheek.

Timony blushed and smiled at the words. "Oh?" He asked. "And what else do you have to say?"

"I haven't told you I loved you today," Aiden replied. He pressed his lips to Timony's in a soft kiss; his arms wrapped around the slender waist. A sigh escaped the paler youth as he hugged Aiden's neck, returning the kiss. After several minutse, the kiss broke, but neither let go of the other. Timony kept his face buried in Aiden's chest as his love took in the sweet smell of Timony's hair.

It was Timony who pulled away and smiled up at his boyfriend. "I ebtter get going," he said in a soft whisper. "I have some work to do before I can start cleaning. I'll be back later, 'kay?"

"Okay." Aiden let go with a nod. "Take care of yourself, 'kay?"

"I will. Love you."

"Love you."

Timony fluttered out quickly after that and several minutes later, Aiden returned to his studying.

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