Between A Rock and A Hard Place
by The Dark Marvels
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- Chapter IV: Baby, Looks Like A Dance Epidemic To Me -
After a short walk, they made it to Club Aquias, in front of which a huge line was formed. Aqualad grabbed the green teen's hand and led him to the front of the line. The bouncer saw Aqualad and let the two of them right in.
"Saving all of Atlantis from Trident and his clones gets you special treatment every once in a while," Aqualad said to Beast Boy as they walked down a short hall to the main dance floor.
Lights of all different colors flickered on and off while strobes provided a constant white flashing in the background. The bottom of the dance floor was transparent and fish of every color of the rainbow swam under the dancers. The DJ booth was set behind a large waterfall which flowed into a circular pool across from the dance floor. A valve above the dance floor released torrents of water every so often, soaking everyone on the dance floor.
"So...what do you think Beast Boy?"
"Dude! This place is awesome!"
"Want a drink?"
"Uh...I left my fake I.D. in my other suit."
"I'll take care of it."
The two of them walked over to the bar and rested against the counter.
"Bartender, can I get two Flaming Ices?"
"Oh, Aqualad! Not a problem," the bartender said as he grabbed a few bottles and started mixing various liquors and juices together to create a Flaming Ice. He grabbed a lighter, igniting both drinks before setting them down on the bar.
"Thanks."
"Never a problem, Aqualad," the bartender said.
"Cheers," Aqualad said as he held his glass up.
They clinked their glasses together and blew out the flame before downing the drinks.
"Wanna dance?" Aqualad asked after another few Flaming Ices.
"Yeah! I'm just tipsy enough to dance."
The two of them made their way into the middle of the dance floor and let loose. A few girls whispered to each other, trying to figure out if that was Aqualad who was tearing it up in the midst of everything.
"Hey," one of the girls said as they approached Aqualad giggling.
"Uh, hey."
"Are you Aqualad?"
"Yeah."
"Wanna dance?"
"I'm...kinda here with someone."
"Oh..." they said disappointedly as they walked away.
"And just who are you with?" Beast Boy asked.
"You," he replied as he slid his arms around the green teen's tiny waist and pulled him close.
Here goes nothing. The colored lights went out as the song which blasted from the speakers began to crescendo. The only light came from the white strobe lights behind Beast Boy and Aqualad. They found they were trapped in each other's gaze once again. Time seemed to slow down as Aqualad leaned down and pressed his lips against Beast Boy's. As he was about to pull away, he felt Beast Boy slide his arms around his shoulders and pull him closer, deepening the kiss and sliding his tongue into Aqualad's mouth. They both felt a tightening in their suits below the waist as the only thing that separated them was the spandex they were wearing.
"Beast Boy, I have to tell you something," Aqualad said as the colored lights spun around the dance floor once again.
"Shhh," he said as he pressed two fingers against Aqualad's lips. "Let's dance."
Despite the upbeat music, Beast Boy and Aqualad danced slowly in each other's arms. They frequently found themselves lost in each other's mouths. Suddenly, blue lights started flickering around the valve above the dance floor.
"Let's get soakin' wet!" everyone in the club screamed as water poured over the dance floor.
Beast Boy held onto Aqualad for dear life as a deluge of water pour from the ceiling. Aqualad's hands slid down Beast Boy's back and soon his palms were full of the green teen's buttocks. Beast Boy jumped up and wrapped his legs around Aqualad's waist.
"Oh man, that water totally ruined my hair!" Beast Boy exclaimed as he broke their kiss.
"You really know how to kill a moment, Beast Boy."
"Shut up and kiss me," he replied with a wry smile.
The two of them danced a while longer before calling it a night and walking into the empty streets of Atlantis at 2 am. Small street lights flickered overhead, creating small halos of light on the ground. Beast Boy and Aqualad both chatted the entire way home, their smiles never fading. Once they got to Aqualad's house, they both collapsed onto his bed.
"That was the most fun I've had in a while," Beast Boy said as he rolled on top of the Atlantian. "Thanks, Aqualad...for everything."
"Beast Boy...it's good to see you smile again."
"So what did you wanna tell me at the club?"
Aqualad turned a bright shade of red. At the club, he'd been ready to tell Beast Boy how he felt. Now, he felt as though the moment had passed.
"Nothing."
"Tell me," Beast Boy demanded.
"No."
"Tell me!"
"Uh-uh."
"Tell me now!"
"Nope."
"Pleeeease," he begged as he transformed into a kitten with enormous eyes and started nuzzling his nose against Aqualad's cheek.
"Fine, fine! Just change back! You're so cute it's making me sick."
"Ha! No one can resist the face."
"I...wanted to tell you...that...I love you, Beast Boy. I guess I have for a while...but I just...never told you."
- End Chapter IV: Baby, Looks Like A Dance Epidemic To Me -
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