This chapter is super long! :D It's to make up for my really long updating pace. I'm really sorry for those who ma have been waiting, life gets in the way sometimes.
The first song is KINDA obvious. It's 'Someone like you'- Adele
But, later is 'A Thing for me'- Metronomy I really love this song, the links here .com/watch?v=uYB2Mqs24ss&ob=av2e
ENJOY! 3
Chris glanced across to see Darren skipping down the path with Lea.
"-I'd hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited buuut I! Couldn't stay awaaayy, I couldn't fight it! I-"
Darren looked up to Chris with a massive grin plastered on his face.
"I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded, that for MEEEeeee, It isn't oveerrrr!"
Darren stopped, flicking his wrists out and taking a wider stance. He threw Lea a stare that made her burst into a fit of laughter. He froze and clamped his eyes shut. His hands balled into fists and he lifted them dramatically.
"Never mind I'll find, someone like YOUUUUUU!"
He giggled along with Lea catching up with Chris again. Darren flung his arm over Chris' shoulders, tilting his head so it rested on his shoulder.
"I wish nothing but the best!, for you, TOO!"
He spun Chris around to face him. Placing his hands either side of his face. Chris' expression raised into a smirk and he 'got into character'.
"Don't forget me!"
Darren shook him in time and Chris whacked his arms away in slow motion. He decided to join in, Lea loved it.
"I beg!"
Darren was surprised, but quickly gathered himself. Chris walked over to him, taking a tight grip on the sides of his brown, leather jacket.
"I remember you said"
It went quiet again. And all you could hear was the light, quick breaths of the boys and Lea still recovering from the laughing that overtook only seconds before. They stared at the other for a long while.
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead."
Both of them were so wrapped up in the song they almost forgot how good it felt being this close to each other. Chris' delicate hands still had a sturdy grip on Darren's clothes, And the other boys hands had found their way to Chris' waist. Darren soon let out a breathy chuckle, and Chris fell into Darren. He was giggling too. He lifted his head and brushed Darren down, he repaid Chris with a smile. A smile that could mean everything to him.
The realisation was beginning to sink in as Lea returned from her daze. They both grinned and took back the places they'd been in before the musical outburst.
Chris sighed "The weather's bitter"
"Tell me about it!" Lea laughed again and squeezed between the two boys. "Much better." She looked across to Darren whose sight was fixed at Chris. Blushing, he quickly retracted the gaze.
"Heh, yeah!" He gave Lea a reassuring smile and they continued down the sidewalk.
The three of them were on their way to 'Mirage', a new nightclub that was opening close by. They were invited to the opening along with a few other cast members who were going to drive, but they decided taking a walk down would be easier. More eco-friendly.
Lea was looking at her watch, rubbing her hands together in an attempt to keep them from freezing and falling off. "Oh! It's five past, I don't plan to be fashionably late guys"
Chris laughed, shaking his head
"You know, being an actress means your meant to do that sort of thing. It's a rule"
"A rule eh?" Darren questioned "Cool, am I allowed to use it?"
"No, actors can't, only the ladies" He curtsied to Lea who returned the gesture. The two of them ruptured into another combination laughing and snorting pig impressions. Lea stepped into Chris and linked their arms together.
"Sucks." Darren muttered to himself
Chris started laughing again, reaching that high squeak he makes in interviews. It made Lea stop and stare, then they both fell into another round of hysterics.
"You know, you guys are already acting drunk and you haven't touched one glass?"
Lea pulled a guilty expression. Raising her hand as her smile grew. "Guilty as charged"
Chris shot her an over exaggerated look of shock.
"Yeah, I thought one glass of wine wouldn't make a difference"
Darren and Chris shared a look of 'Oh dear'
"… that's why I had three!" Lea threw herself forward in a stack giggles once more, almost slipping over the sidewalk but Darren quickly grabbed her before she hit the hard floor.
"Whoa there girl! Easy on the alcohol tonight, 'kay?"
"You have my word Dare" Lea was holding her hand to her heart. And she skipped ahead. Darren turned to Chris, with a pleading look. "What are we going to do with her?"
"Beats me"
The heavy beat was booming through the walls into the open air. Around the front entrance were a long line of hopeful party animals, being sent away. The two boys and Lea couldn't enter that way, for obvious reasons, they were told to enter round back instead. So they took a different route on the way, leading to a guarded more secluded area, the music volume was much lower but continued to make their inners shake.
The back was just as dressed up as the front. The overall look was modern, with UV, blue lights illuminating the way. A smartly dressed man in black shades was clutching a clipboard at the door. Dianna, Cory, Mark and Kevin were already there. Mark seemed to be having an entertaining convocation with the doorman as the three approached.
"You made it!" Dianna ran over and gave Lea a hug. They jogged back up hand in hand, nattering away to the boys.
"Hey D, Chris- You're here!" The two boys ran up to meet with Cory
"Ah, thanks for waiting! Sorry for the wait" Darren glanced over to Lea and back to the others "Lea here likes to take her time" Lea gasped and hit him playfully.
"Well then, should we go in? or are we waiting to catch our death?" Chris asked sarcastically.
"Lets go!" Kevin pushed the two girls in and the rest followed.
Darren and Chris were at the back of a line they'd all formed. Walking through the corridors, hidden behind the scenes. Darren took a quick look behind him, Chris was hyped, and seeing Chris this pumped was always a highlight. They entered the main hall. The loud speakers, the lights and hot bodies; it all hit straight away. The atmosphere felt epic.
Everyone separated off. Kevin swaggered up to a near table, chatting up a group of lovely looking ladies. Mark and Cory went straight to the dance floor. Both raving away to the heavy beat as the girls watched intently. Darren took in the sight around and realised he was left with Chris. He smiled.
"So! Where should we go?" Darren was yelling over the music, but Chris could still only hear faint words.
"What?" Chris screamed back
"Where should we go?" Darren had leant closer to Chris, his breath trickled past his ears, lingering there until Chris could shake out of it.
"Oh, I, um.. How about we get a drink? I'll pay!" Chris tilted his head in question and Darren Nodded. He leant close again.
"Sounds great!" That time his words made Chris shiver with pleasure. He turned and traipsed towards the bar, Darren followed but drew near the bar first.
"I'll have a Jack on the rocks, and my friend here will have-" He curved towards Chris
"Oh, just a Diet Coke will" He grinned
"Don't be stupid! We're going to have some fun!" Darren faced the Bar tender again "Make that a rum and diet coke" The man nodded "-ooh! Don't forget a straw!" he then made himself busy.
"Oh, I'm going to sleep well tonight" Chris rubbed his head.
"Oh don't be so boring, we are going to have fun!" Darren leant back on the counter.
"I just don't want to go crazy."
"Why not?"
Chris watched Darren. He didn't care at all about how people saw him. Drunk or sober he still impressed most. That was an extraordinary skill. Chris was always too caught up over his appearance to others. Especially after his life at high school where judgement had been his worst enemy.
"Rum and coke with a Jack on the rocks" The Bar tender placed two Tall glasses on the side. Darren slipped him a note and passed the drink over.
"Your right" whispered Chris. Darren raised both eyebrows at this. Had he broken through? He took a long sip, contemplating the look of worry on the younger boys face. "Sweet."
Behind Chris was Kevin beckoning Darren over, then pointing to the women he'd now become so familiar with.
"Oh, Kevin wants me to mingle" Chris was now taking steady sips of his beverage.
"Then go" Darren looked uninterested "I can't be assed, I want to stay here with you" He pulled his puppy dog face again. Chris quirked his lips around the glass rim, avoiding the straw from his eyes.
"No, go mingle!" Chris took his free hand, pushing Darren toward the table. He quickly turned back around though
"Wait, wait! You're coming too right?" Darren's eyes were earnest. Wow. He really didn't want to go.
"Look, you have the rest of the evening to boogie. I'll save a dance for you. But now go and make friends"
"Awah! Thanks mum!" Chris laughed. Realising just how extremely parental that sounded.
Darren wrapped his arms around Chris in a tight squeeze, then waved as he ran over to Kevin. Chris just stood back and watched. Darren pulled that cute face he makes when he laughs. The three girls at the table swooned. After a couple of minutes of laughter and sharing of stories. The harmless interaction made Chris regret sending him over. Darren had his hand resting on the table, and the skinny brunette placed her hand on top. Giggling and flipping her hair over her shoulders. Chris watched longingly. How could someone do that to a person they just met? He wanted to be there. Sitting with Darren as they laughed and touched flirtatiously. Chris just sighed. He could never have that. Darren was straight, no, IS straight. He wasn't prepared to wreck their close relationship over his silly feelings. He grabbed his glass with a harsh swipe and gulped it down. Placing it back on the side.
Darren was feeling really uncomfortable. He honestly couldn't find anything about these girls attractive. He tried. He really tried. But they were too fake and plastic. None of them looked remotely appealing. He pulled his hand away discreetly after the other girl's actions. Brushing his hair back he stood up from his seat.
"Whoa, man! Where you going?" Kevin held on to Darren's arm.
"I'm owed a dance" He smiled, but that smile soon dropped when the brunette stood up.
"I'm free!" She battered her eyelids and winked at the two girls behind.
"I-I.. Erm. No. Sorry I have to go." He spun abruptly. Walking directly to a lonely Chris on the other side of the room. The girl's face fell, but she quickly recovered when Kevin started bragging about his mad skills in a wheelchair. Darren felt rude, but he enjoyed it. Particularly when he got to see Chris' face beam as he moved in close.
"Howdy" Chris spun round on his stool looking up at Darren . He sniggered and took Chris' yearning hand.
"C'mon, we're gonna dance" He pulled Chris to his feet and lead him to the dance floor. Diana and Mark were dancing old school disco with the biggest smiles on their faces. The music started.
I told you how long we got,
All the time in the world
I got a thing for you,
you got a thing for me!
Darren started rocking his head, Chris looked too embarrassed to join in. So he took his hands into his own and pulled him to the beat. Releasing his hands, Darren stole his gaze, making actions as he went.
I got my mind made up,
Pointing to his head, then moving his hands into a heart shape, sinking lower down to his chest. He didn't loose eye contact with Chris, who just flushed madly.
You've got my heart you know
You've got a thing for me
You've got a thing for me!
He pointed to Chris and back to himself. Still rocking. He walked closer to Chris as the music went on. He loosened him out, ironing out the anxiety held within him until all the uneasiness had left.
By the end of the song both boys were in each others arms, laughing frantically, trying to catch their breaths. Chris loosened his grasp
"That was SO much fun"
Darren was too breathless to reply, Chris understood.
"Come one, lets get some air" He walked out with Darren, finding there way through the sweaty crowds and dim lighting. They stumbled into a dark room. Not sure where they were, but they didn't care. Both boys enjoyed the company of the other way more than they should.
"You were really, really good out there" Darren glimpsed up through his loosened curls, catching his breath still.
"Thanks, not to shabby yourself" Darren laughed at Chris' comment, running his fingers through his hair.
"How were the girls?" Darren just shook his head and smiled
"Horrible. It was torture, why did you send me over there?" Chris laughed along with Darren
"You know, the brunette has had her eyes on you all night"
"heh, yeah. To be honest- I think we should go home. I'm tired now"
"Yeah, me too" and then a comfortable silence fell. Darren stood up and brushed his jeans down. He raised his head to find himself face to face with Chris.
"Oh hello!" Both of them tittered
Chris remained silent and intertwined their fingers. Darren took in a long breath and rested his head on Chris' shoulder. He exhaled slowly.
"Can I have a hug?"
"Of course"
Their hands separated and Darren moved his arms around Chris' waist. Chris draped his arms over Darren's shoulders, playing with the ends of his hair softly.
"You're nice to cuddle" Darren mentioned, muffled through the taller boy's shirt.
Chris chuckled. "That's good." They stood there for a long while, taking in the feel and the smell of the other.
After collapsing out of the cupboard, they finally found their way out. The road was dark, lit by the faint street lights and the moon hanging in the sky. Chris diverted his eyes from Darren's as they walked side by side on the journey home.
"I really enjoyed being here, with you" Chris' face was filled with that of delight.
"Me too, We should definitely go again"
"I wish I had more time"
"Chris" He stopped the other boy and held him. "Don't fret, look. We've got all the time in the world" Chris nodded and leant into Darren's chest. The warmth was so good and Darren was right. They have forever to make decisions. They don't need to rush into everything, After all, it's just the company of each other that they crave.
AH! I love Kevin with his swagger!
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