Hi everyone. Sorry it took a few days to get this one up. I wanted to write a long ass chapter and so that's just what I've done. It's still not as long ass as I wanted but it reached a good stopping point and I figured 'meh, that's enough for now'.

For the ballet dancer that Jack meets about halfway through I lifted a name of a character I didn't know existed. You'll see which one I used when we get there but I think in the movie the name is used for one of Jaime's peeps. Since no one knows who that is, I used it hoping it won't screw up canon too badly. If it does, substitute the name for something of your own liking.

Onward to glorious jackrabbit!

Play For Me, Jack

Chapter 8

The next morning Jack hurried to work hoping to God Bunny hadn't for some reason removed his violin from the trunk of his car. He wished he'd gotten his cell number the previous evening and even though such a wish would have played havoc with his imagination as of late, he was too focused on retrieving his violin to expend the energy on it right now.

He arrived at the concert hall early as he had done last week hoping it was a habit of Bunny's to do the same. He charged straight to the studio and was dismayed to find nobody around just yet. Turning back into the hall and running along Jack found himself alone again as he searched for the Australian man. After realizing that he was just going to have to wait and see, Jack stomped along to the break room and nervously vended some coffee from the machine. It was bad tasting and weak as usual but he didn't want to go across the street to the Starbucks and risk missing Bunny as he waited anxiously for his violin. He wanted to pounce on Bunny as soon as he arrived and he wouldn't let him go until he got what he wanted – he didn't allow his brain to run away with one either.

This was typical. Every time he got along well with Bunny he always did something to mess it up. True, this time it wasn't as embarrassing as his recent verbal blunders but it was still the principal of the situation that made him feel like an idiot once again. He wasn't usually so goofy and self-sabotaging. He usually prided himself on being slick and quick-witted. Okay, yes, there had been times in the past when he'd become tongue-tied and goofed off to try and impress a boy but it was never to the extreme degree of awkwardness that it had been with Bunny. Now that he had admitted to himself that he did indeed like Bunny and had allowed his imagination to put out some feelers regarding their interaction, he was feeling strangely realigned inside. Denial, it seemed, did strange things with his behaviour and although he wasn't happy with himself for backing down he did feel a lot less conflicted. What use was that though? After all, he was pretty certain Bunny wouldn't be interested in him anymore and so maybe it was the fact that now he was ready to explore any possibilities of it going further, they had been taken away from him and as a result he was feeling pretty deflated. That must have been it. Why else would he now not be feeling nervous but excited to see Bunny this morning? Yes, his violin situation was worrying but not to the extent that it would distract from preparing to look like a moron in front of the dashing man. So there it was, plain and simple: now that Bunny was off the table as a romantic object, Jack no longer felt anxious about seeing him. As he sipped his disgusting coffee and waited, he couldn't decide whether that was a good or bad thing.

A long time passed and many people had come and gone through the break room doors. It was getting closer to nine o'clock by now and Jack found himself getting more and more concerned as the minutes ticked by. What if Bunny wasn't coming in today for some reason? What if he was coming in late like he had last week? He wouldn't be able to play and how well would that go down with it being his second day on the job? Sure, it wouldn't make much of a difference to the sound but he knew what his colleagues would say and since he was trying to win more of their affection then it wouldn't do him any favours to swan in long past nine.

As he gulped and looked up at the clock on the wall, then to his phone's clock, and then back to the other, he gulped as he saw the minute hand tick over to fifty-five. Five more minutes and he'd be late. Biting his lip, he flicked his eyes down when they caught a sudden flash of colour and in an instant Jack was out of his seat and flying across the room towards the door. Ripping it open he flung his body around the frame and yelled, "Tooth!"

His former desk partner, clad today in a surprisingly different but no less colourful jacket, startled and turned around at the sudden shriek of her name.

"What?! Oh, hi Jack"

"Have you seen Bunny?"

"First of all, good morning. Secondly, yeah. He's coming in right now"

"Thanks" Jack yelled as he belted down the hall in the direction of the parking garage. He dodged and dived around other people moving up and down, some of whom scrambled out of the way and others simply jumping as they saw him fly at them. He was on a mission and before he had time to compose himself, he belted around the corner and flew straight into Bunny who was coming in the other direction. In a flurry, Jack grasped onto Bunny as he slammed into his chest and felt himself lose his balance. The shocked Bunny had no time to correct himself as the whiter-than-milk boy collided with him and with a similarly startled cry as Jack, began to hurtle towards to ground in a flurry of dropped bags and flailing limbs. The two landed in a heap on the hallway floor with Jack lying on top of Bunny, their faces only inches apart.

After a groan, Bunny looked down to meet Jack's eyes as they found their way to his, "Bloody hell! Are you that happy to see me?"

Jack, absent of nerves, simply cracked a smile and laughed. "Ha! I just missed you so much"

Bunny smiled back. "This what you're looking for?" he asked as he reached for the case he'd been carrying. Jack felt a wave of relief wash over him as his precious violin found its way back.

"Yes! Thank you so much"

"It's fine. I figured you might be worried"

"For sure! I would've called but I didn't have your number"

"Well, it's okay now. But in the future…" he began before reaching inside his jacket and pulling out a business card, "here."

"Thanks. You have business cards? Why does a conductor need business cards?"

"For times like this for a start"

"You get a lot of people leaving their instruments in your car?"

"Oh, all the time" he joked, "how else does a conductor get a date?"

"Are you asking me out?"

"You left your violin in my car. I'd say you asked me out"

"Who'd have thought I'd get to second base the next morning in the middle of the hallway?"

"Haha. Speaking of which, you wanna get off me?

"Oh, right" Jack said as he suddenly realized he was still lying on top of the incredibly firm man. He may not be getting to feel it by invitation anytime soon but at least he got to feel it anyway. Jack liked muscle, probably because he didn't have much of his own. Scrambling onto his feet, he reached down to pull Bunny up and then helped him pick up his bags. Grabbing his own case, the two then walked down to the studio where it was still a couple minutes before they were due to start. Jack didn't notice the mass of eyes watching he and Bunny come in together and it wasn't until he sat down that Tooth came forward and asked him if he was okay.

"What do you mean?"

"You and Bunny. In the hallway?"

Jack looked at her disbelievingly. News really did travel fast in that orchestra. It must have happened, what? Two minutes ago and already it had spread to everyone. What a bunch of gossips.

"Yeah, fine. I'll tell you about it later"

"Oh, come on! Did you cop a feel on your boyfriend?" she whispered

"Shhh shush!" he squeezed out as she giggled at him and went to sit down. She was so not funny when what she was joking about was kinda true.

Today they started with The Planets and to begin, Bunny directed them to the first page of Venus. It was an eerie piece that sounded like something out of Jurassic Park but a little more old fashioned. Jack was pleased because it contained a sweet but spacey solo for him that the strings often repeated after he'd played. There were solos for other players too and as their combined, solo sounds intertwined they really did sound quite good. The others must have practiced properly and Jack tried his hardest to produce as nice a sound as they did. Fortunately, he seemed to manage to do that and it seemed the real work was needed in the collective body of strings rather than just him alone. That was pretty much the way it always went when strings had something complicated to get right though and it would take a few sectionals before they made it sound passable. A few more and they'd have it sounding professional and Bunny could give it his stamp of approval.

The morning blitzed by and before they knew it, it was lunchtime. Putting their violins back into their cases, Jack and Tooth chatted casually as they both felt the desperate need to replenish their blood sugar. A quick morning meant a lot of energy must have been expended and since they still had an afternoon to get through they really needing something to perk them up.

"What are you thinking?" asked Tooth

"I dunno. Meatball sub?"

"Nah, not for me. Too many carbs"

"What? You watching your figure?"

"Yes, Jack, I am"

"Since when?"

"Since always"

"You never used to"

"I did. I just never let on"

"Come on, really? Even when we were living off pizza and beer in college?"

"Yes. How do you think I keep slim?"

"I figured it was just how you were"

"No, Jack. No woman is just slim. She has to work on it"

"I don't have to work on it"

"Oh, when did you get your vagina? I would have sent you a card"

Jack was surprised at Tooth making a joke like that, "Ha! Okay, no carbs"

"Good. You know, if I could keep as slim as you do without trying then I'd be real happy"

"Is that a compliment?"

"Maybe. Maybe not"

"Okay. So, where do you wanna eat?"

"Something healthy"

"Come on, Tooth. I need something loaded with fat and sugar!"

"You're gonna get diabetes if you keep eating junk"

"Naw. You never know, I might actually gain some weight and start looking hot"

"It only counts if it's muscle"

"You saying I'm not buff enough?"

"That's exactly what I'm saying"

"Does that mean you don't wanna get with this?" Jack asked as he rubbed one hand up his hip and the other from the top of his chest down.

Tooth shot him a look of derision, "Jack, you know the things I'd rather do than get with that"

"You saying I'm gross?" he asked with fake puppy dog eyes

"Yes"

"Aww man!"

"Okay, Jack, seriously. I'm hungry. What are we gonna get?"

"I want fat and carbs. Cheeseburgers, hotdogs and soda!"

"Jack, come on! I'm this close to going up a dress size!" she whined holding her fingers half an inch apart.

"No you're not. You can barely be more than a size 4"

"Nearly a 6" she whispered

"Oh, go on!"

"Seriously"

"Okay, fine. You can get a salad. I want a meatball sub"

"You sure? Shouldn't you be watching your waistline too now that you're a someone's arm candy?"

"No. That's…that's nothing anymore"

Tooth paused as they were going out of the door into the cold January afternoon.

"Huh? What do you mean?" she asked with a surprisingly concerned look. Recently she'd taken every opportunity to tease him for the crush she figured he had on Bunny. Jack sighed as he let the question sink in. He may as well clear everything up now rather than have to deal with it later.

"Well, I think he's straight"

"What? Really?"

"Yeah. In the car last night I asked him if he had a girlfriend in Australia and he said no and that he hadn't had one in a long time"

"So?"

"So, he acknowledged that he's had girlfriends. He likes girls"

"You don't know that"

"Come on. Gay guys make sure there's no confusion when the whole subject is put on the table"

"Not all gay guys"

"Yes, all gay guys. We make sure you know we're gay if we like you"

"Maybe he's just…you know, aloof"

"Aloof?"

"Aloof"

"It's not often you meet an aloof gay"

"Well, he is Australian. They're just cooler and less…you know"

"Flouncy?"

"Yeah"

"I'm not flouncy"

"You're a little flouncy"

"I am not!"

"Yes you are!"

"Not all the time!"

"You still do gay stuff. I bet you're wearing pink underwear right now"

"Ah, that's not fair. All my underwear is pink after you mixed your laundry in with mine"

Tooth giggled. "Yeah, I know. Anyway, after last night I'd definitely say he was gay"

"How do you figure?"

"Okay, let's look at the facts" she said as she whisked Jack onwards. "He's impeccable. There's not a hair out of place and his skin is perfect. It's even better than mine and, not to toot my own horn, but that's saying something. Next, he obviously puts a lot of effort into his body. The guy's sculpted like a Greek god. He's beautifully tan and-"

"Ah wait! You can't use that. He's Australian, they're all tan"

"Not all of them"

"Isn't it sunny the whole time there?"

"Not all the time, no"

"Well, he said he's from the south so it must be sunny"

"Nope. It's in the southern hemisphere so it's flipped"

"Oh"

"Well, anyway, his tan is beautiful so that counts. He's funny, he's smart and above all he's arty. Now, combine all that with being in the music industry and what have you got?"

"Someone who the human race really needs for breeding?"

"Yes, but the point is he's no use for that because he's a prancing, dancing nancy boy"

"Prancing, dancing nancy boy?"

"He's as gay as the day is long, Jack! Rejoice in his homosexuality! You have a chance to get with him!"

"Haha! Oh, come on. You can't tell from all of that"

"I can. I figured you were"

"I believe I told you"

"Nope. Figured it out"

"Okay, whatever. I still don't think so"

"Why don't you just ask him?"

"I can't just ask him!"

"Why not?"

"I don't know him that well. It's not something you ask a guy you just met"

"It sometimes is"

"Well, not Bunny"

"Why? He's too special to you?"

"No. He's just…oh, I don't know…"

Tooth smiled and clamped a hand on Jack's shoulder, "Don't give up hope yet, Jacky". Jack scrunched his nose at her. "What? Bunny can call you that and I can't?"

"Nobody can!"

She laughed, "Just wait and see. You may get into his pants yet"

"Damn it, Tooth!"

"Oh, like you haven't been thinking about it"

Jack sighed frustratedly. There was no point in denying it anymore, he'd given himself away by talking about it. "Okay, fine" he said with a small smile.

"Eee! I knew it!" she squealed, "I knew you liked Bunny! I saw it in everything you did last night"

"Well, how couldn't I?" he said as he tried not to giggle and keep his cheeks from reddening all at once, "He's beautiful!"

"Yay! Oh, I'm so happy right now!"

Jack rolled his eyes and snorted. The two ambled onwards and eventually ended up getting the subs like Jack had wanted. He loaded his up with extra cheese and everything else he could put on it. Tooth seemed disgusted at the abomination in sandwich form he had asked for but Jack didn't care. He knew what he was doing and scarfed it down like a dog that had stolen the roast. They didn't talk about Bunny for the rest of their hour off but Jack felt contented that he no longer had to deny it to Tooth. In a way it seemed nice to have someone to consult on all matters Bunny and even though he still didn't believe Bunny would be interested in him, he did at least have renewed hope that there might be a teeny, tiny little chance that he might, by some extraordinary fluke, someday garner some interest from him.

Later in the afternoon, Bunny decided to move onto another new piece they would be playing later in the season and Jack smirked as he saw yet another Russian composition land on his stand. This time it was Shostakovich and as he watched North jollily hand it out he wondered if the big, happy man had ever heard of any composers outside of his homeland. The piece was actually two pieces played back to back called Suites for Jazz Orchestra 1 and 2 respectively and Jack smiled since they too contained fun, exposed violin solos for him to shine in. Fortunately they weren't particularly difficult to play and so he'd be able to play out and not worry about sounding off to the other players. It seemed today there was an added bonus as well as none of the winds who would double on sax for a piece like this had them there to play. So, not only would they be holding back but Jack would be the main feature in that room for the first piece. He couldn't help but feel a little smug.

It didn't take long for them to play through both pieces. Everyone seemed pretty bored throughout the first piece as it was not scored for many players. It was pretty minimalist in comparison to the second piece and so everyone was relieved to be able to play again when the it came around. It seemed to put everyone in a good mood too. The music sounded as if it belonged in a fairground but also seemed as if it would fit in nicely at some high society ball where all the ladies wore big, poofy dresses and everyone was waltzing. Bunny seemed to be enjoying it too as he conducted and as Jack watched him he chuckled to himself as he watched the tall man sway with the beat.

They finished at about 3PM and Jack felt a little disappointed to have to go home after having such a fun afternoon. He sat back for a moment and chatted to a few of his friends before he went and he'd even managed by now to win over the deputy, albeit just a little. Still, she smiled at the things he said every now and then and so he wasn't worried that he might have a problem with becoming her friend anytime soon. When he finally got up to go and pack away his things he was caught by Bunny who looked a little mischievous.

"Oh, Jack, I forgot to tell you. We have to go and rehearse with the ballet company"

"What? Now?"

"Yeah. Sorry for not saying earlier. I have to go and see how they want it and you need to come too for the pas de deux. Am I ruining your plans?"

"No, it's okay"

"Perfect. Come on then" he said as he whisked Jack away to his case and then marched him out of the door when he was ready.

"We not taking your car?" Jack asked as they went out of the front door.

"Nah. It's only down the street"

"What? You suddenly take my evening away from me and I don't even get a ride?"

"I thought you said you weren't doing anything"

"That's not the point"

"Ah, come on. It'll be fun. You like ballet?"

"A little"

"Then great. Have you been to a rehearsal like this before?"

"No."

"Well, don't worry. Just don't do anything wrong and they won't get mad with you"

"What?"

"They expect us to be perfect. Not a problem, right?"

Jack huffed making Bunny laugh, "Now you tell me"

"Don't worry Jacky. You are perfect."

"Really I'm not"

"Yes, you are. Don't sell yourself short. Besides, if you played half as well as you did today you'll be absolutely fine"

"D'aww" Jack said giving Bunny a playful shove and then receiving one back.

When they arrived at the ballet company they found their way to where the soloists were rehearsing and Jack froze as he laid eyes on the man he could see was playing the prince. It was the same guy he'd hit on in the Abercrombie store last week and suddenly he felt his heart begin to thump. When their eyes met the guy look surprised too but then smiled at Jack with a little hint of cockiness. Jack just smiled back shyly and then hurried after Bunny when he saw he'd gone over to the director. Straight away they were sent to the piano in the corner and Jack set about preparing his violin. He kept his back turned to the delicious man he had recognized and remained like that as he tuned up. After finding some courage, he turned around and watched as the people in charge spoke to the dancers before they began the scene. Jack could see the man flicking his eyes over to him and he didn't quite know what to do with himself as he waited with Bunny sitting at the piano behind him.

"Let's give it a try then, please!" the director announced as everyone drew away from the dancers in the centre of the big, mirrored room. Jack went and stood at Bunny's side and together they led the dancers in. Jack tried his best to produce the passionate sound required but it was tricky since he was also trying to watch the dancers perform their scene. He didn't slip up but he wasn't paying full attention either. He became absorbed in the graceful and delicate but also powerful movements of the gorgeous Abercrombie guy as he danced with his partner. His strength really showed as he lifted and manipulated the girl with his body and Jack had a job to both watch him and follow Bunny at the same time. He did have a fair amount of sway over the music since he was soloing but he knew the director would not be pleased if he didn't try and keep some kind of rhythm for them to dance off of and so he tried to redirect his attention to the piano.

Bunny hadn't missed a second. He had seen Jack's eyes boggle as soon as he'd laid eyes on the attractive dancer now in the middle of the room and he smirked as he saw him try to play and watch at the same time. At least he now knew for sure that Jack was gay and he was pleased that his gaydar had steered him right. Admittedly the guy was pretty hot and Bunny could see why his Jacky was so transfixed with him

"Wait. His Jacky?" That was a weird thought. Since when was Jack his Jacky? Sure, he thought he was cute but he hadn't been absorbed with him in the least. In fact, he figured they were becoming good friends rather than anything else and it seemed weird to him that all of a sudden he felt a little possessive. Maybe it was because Jack was the only guy here he'd really felt attracted to as of yet or maybe it was because he did like him in that way a little bit but whatever the case, he couldn't believe he was feeling a little annoyed that Jack was so obviously salivating over the dancer and not him. Therein lied the problem though. Did he really want Jack salivating over him? He hadn't thought he would up until now. He couldn't possibly be jealous over where his affection was being directed though, could he? That was ridiculous! He hardly knew Jack and now all of a sudden he felt as if he deserved to the object of some schoolboy-style crush. On top of all that, was his ego so big that he just naturally assumed Jack would be attracted to him?

"For Christ sake, Aster…" he thought to himself as he continued to play. "You can't go after the first friend you make here." It really would be stupid of him to try anything with Jack and he wasn't even completely sure whether he liked him enough to want him as something more than a friend. Again, he'd only really just met him so how could he possibly make a decision based on what he knew already? He wanted him as a friend more than anything and he didn't want to ruin that by coming on to Jack and risking what little they had so far.

Okay, for now he'd play it cool and maybe just test the waters. He'd see how things went and would then decide whether or not he wanted to make an advance. Then again, it wouldn't hurt to make the right comment here or there and see how his Jacky reacted, right?

"Stop calling him that! He's not your Jacky yet. Wait, no! He won't be YOUR Jacky. In fact- Wait- Gah!"

Jack turned to look at him as he heard Bunny mess up and slanted an eyebrow at him. Bunny just shook his head and stared at the music in front of him, forcing himself to refocus. He couldn't mess up after teasing Jack for being unprepared.

Later on, after many, many repeats of only small segments of the music, the director gave the dancers a break and Bunny went over to him to discuss parts of the work and how to play them. Jack was left alone by the piano and quietly waited for things to start up again. He did his best not to be obvious when looking at the sexy ballet dancer but he had most certainly been noticed. Knowing he was being looked at, the man decided to give Jack a show and made everything he did, from drinking from his water bottle to stretching out his legs, incredibly alluring. It caused Jack to let down his guarded gazing for a moment and that was when he was caught out. As their eyes met, Jack looked away abashedly but then turned back with a shy smile on his lips. The dancer just smiled in return and began to wander towards Jack making sure not to rush so he could let the violinist take all of him in as he swaggered. Jack felt his breathing pick up a little as he got closer and did his best not to look nervous.

"H- Hey" he managed to say as the man stood in front of him.

"Hey yourself. Didn't I see you in Ross Park mall last week?"

"That's right. Abercrombie store"

"I thought I recognized you. Thanks again for the tip"

"It's cool. I figured you must do something athletic"

"Well, I had no idea you were a violinist"

"Yeah, no one really figures that when they first meet me"

"What's your name?"

"Jack. Jack Frost"

"I'm Monty"

"Monty, huh?"

"Yeah, I know. Who's called Monty anymore?"

"Ha. I like it"

"You're sweet."

"So, is there any particular way you want me to play this for you?"

"I guess I just need it to sound sexy. You think you can do that?"

"Sexy, huh? How do you mean?"

"Make it sound…I dunno…just hot. You know, it's gotta sound seductive. It's gotta make me wanna do you"

"Can you give me an example?"

Monty smirked, "You really think I should in front of everyone?"

Jack felt his cheeks begin to warm up, "Well, aren't you forward"

"I prefer not to waste any time when I see someone cute"

Jack just giggled a little more girlishly than he would have liked, "I bet you say that to all the boys"

"Haha. You're adorable"

"I'm not that adorable. I can be bad" said Jack wondering in the back of his mind how he ever managed to say something like that without dying from embarrassment.

"I bet you can" Monty said as he took a step closer. Jack fought to keep his shy smile from stretching off his face but failed. The taller man in front of him just smirked back and for a moment Jack saw a tiny bit of Bunny in it. Suddenly remembering where he was, Jack looked over to where his boss was and saw him staring at them as he supposedly took part in the discussion he was having with the other creatives. If Jack didn't know better, he could have sworn Bunny looked jealous.

Turning back to the man in front of him, Jack just smiled and continued to chat with him whilst Bunny tried to hurry his own discussion along. Eventually they broke and he marched back over not knowing what he was hoping to achieve by doing so.

"Hi" he cut in as the pair turned to him and held out a hand to the dancer, "Aster. And you are?"

"Monty" said the man looking impressed that the orchestra had sent two such good-looking representatives. If they were all like that then he was going to have a very tough time keeping himself from picking a few up when opening night came. "That's some accent you've got"

"Melbourne. Visiting for the season"

"Uh huh. And how are you liking Pittsburgh?"

"It's pretty friendly" he said as he clasped a hand on Jack's shoulder and turned his body to align himself with the smaller guy.

"Well, I'm glad to hear it. Hope it's not too cold for you"

"It is a little"

"Ah well. It'll warm up before you know it. It's refreshing, though, to see someone so nicely tanned"

"Thanks. It pretty much stuck from when I was a kid but I'm not complaining"

"Nor am I" the dancer said with the most flirtatious eyes Bunny had ever said on a person. "Well, Aster, it was a real pleasure meeting you. And you too, of course, Jack. Thanks so much for coming in"

"You're welcome" Jack cut in, "It was nice to meet you. Again"

The three then parted ways with Jack and Bunny turning back to the piano.

"Wow" said Bunny

"I know" Jack replied as he smiled along with the other.

"Can you believe that guy?"

"How do you mean?"

"He was throwing himself at you"

"Me?! What about you? 'Oh Aster! It's so nice to see someone so tanned and sexy!' He wanted you"

"He didn't say sexy"

"Did he really have to?"

Bunny chuckled quietly, "Well, I don't know if he'd be any good for you"

"And how do you figure?" Jack asked as he tried to decide how to take what Bunny had said. It did seem a little weird for him to say something like that having only met a week ago.

"He just wants to screw you"

"You think?" he asked turning to look back at the guy. Bunny scorned.

"Yes. Don't you want something proper?"

"Well, we all need a roll in the hay from time to time" Jack teased as he began to wonder what Bunny's angle was. It was all so confusing but it was so fun to see him behaving so…envious and guarding, and to string him along seemed like too much fun to pass up.

"You roll with a lot of slutty ballet dancers?" Bunny said feigning his usual smirk

"Perhaps one. We'll see…"

"I would have thought you'd have someone already"

"Nope" Jack said shaking his head, "Not since college and even then nothing serious"

"Huh. Maybe it's time to fill the position"

"Maybe. But maybe he could fill it temporarily"

"Oh my God…"

"Oh, sorry. Do you want to hit that 'cos, you know, I don't mind letting you have him"

Bunny snorted, "Please. I could get a better guy than him in a heartbeat"

"Guy?" Jack asked as a smile began to grow on his face and his eyes lit up. Bunny closed his mouth and raised an eyebrow.

"Didn't you figure it out already?"

Jack was still for a moment before he lurched forward, shoved his violin and bow into Bunny's hands and then yelped "Excuse me a minute!" before quickly walking out of the room.

As soon as he closed the door behind him he ripped out his phone and quickly scrolled through the names before jabbing one violently. It rung twice before the other end picked up.

"Hello"

"Tooth! He's gay!

Later that evening…

"So what did he say?!" Tooth squealed as she practically jumped on top of her white-haired friend.

"I asked him if he wanted to take a shot at this Monty guy and that I'd step aside if he did, and he said he could get a much better guy than him."

"Guy?"

"Yes, guy!"

"Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh, oh my gosh!" she said excitedly and began to flap. "Have you asked him out yet?!"

"Of course I haven't!"

"Why not?"

"I can't just ask him out. I don't even know I ever can"

"What do you mean?"

"He's our boss. And, I don't know, he's pretty much friend-zoned by now, isn't he?"

"No way. He's totally available. And it wouldn't be weird. Go for it"

"I can't!" Jack groaned as he flopped over and buried his head in a cushion on Tooth's coach.

"You can!" she said as she jumped on top, "Just do it!"

"I just can't, Tooth! It would be majorly awkward and...well, I dunno. I can't ask him out first"

"He has to ask you out?"

"Yeah. No. I dunno."

"Why?"

"He's…too beautiful. I can't…ugh"

"Oh, Jacky…"

"No Jacky"

"You're totally smitten"

"Well, wouldn't you be?"

"You like him so much"

"Yes"

"You wanna be his boyfriend"

"Yes"

"You wanna Get. With. Him"

"Now you're just being gross"

"I am not. Who wouldn't wanna get in his pants? This Monty guy sure seemed to want to"

"To be fair it seemed like he wanted to get into everyone's pants"

"Yours too?"

"Especially mine"

"Are you gonna let him?"

"I said I might to Bunny"

"Making him jealous?"

"Actually, he already seemed a little like while we were talking"

"You and the dancer?"

"Yeah"

"So Bunny wants in your tighty-whities too. How about that. Oh, sorry, tighty-pinkies"

"I'm sure he doesn't want in anywhere with me"

"What?"

"He never said anything about liking me. He just looked a little like it"

"Surely that's enough"

"I don't know. All I know is he hasn't said anything and I don't think he's gonna. He's just playing with me, I guarantee it"

"How can you be sure?"

"I can't. I just have a hunch"

The two were silent for a moment before Jack spoke up dejectedly.

"You got any ice cream?"

"Come on, Jack. It's not that bad yet"

(REMEMBER! ALL LINKS POSTED HERE YOU NEED TO PUT THE DOTS IN BECAUSE FF IS A WHINY BITCH THAT DOESN'T ALLOW URLs)

Just for an example as to what I was referring to. You may not want to listen to the whole suite but I thought I'd link to it anyway. Shostakovich Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 1 : youtube com/watch?v=-DF5a99zK2c

The waltz from the second suite it here and you can probably tell what I mean by fairground/ball sounding: youtube com/watch?v=IBNMaaNG2rA

Again, here's the Pas de Deux from Act 1 of Swan Lake, just in case you want to listen again (skip to about 2:25 for the part I was writing about): youtube com/watch?v=CNIU3fF4-Y4

So, Jack and Bunny are finally getting somewhere. No sexytime yet but you never know. Anyway, thank you all for your reviews and follows. They are majorly helpful in getting a feel for how it's being received. As always, I love to hear what you think.

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