I am so sorry for the delay of this chapter! It's been finished for over a week, but somehow I forgot all about it. I blame Christmas. Anyway, thank you for the wonderful reviews!

Quick reply to one of my wonderful reviewers (posting here since I can't reply by PM)

Der Alte,
First thank you for your reviews, glad you enjoy the story. Also thank you for pointing out the coach/couch thing, I will fix it when I have he chance. (Or maybe convince people to start bringing home their coaches to sit on them) This is a mistake I always seem to make, obviously haven't learned my lesson quite yet. English is not my first language, I guess I could use that as an excuse? ;)

Enjoy!

Aiming for the top

Chapter six

Celebration

Spencer's emotions were all over the place. First he was nervous to get the result from the competition. He also felt relief that Aaron hadn't reacted badly at the news of his sexuality. At the same time he was anxious to find out what the singer thought about his revelation. What if Aaron took it badly after getting used to the idea?

"Derek, you don't have to drag me, I am capable of walking myself" Spencer snapped as the drummer dragged him forward.

"Certainly didn't look like it Doc" the drummer joked weakly, his nerves clearly evident in his voice.

Spencer didn't answer but shook his head slightly.

All competing bands stood by the side of the stage waiting for the host to announce the top three.

"Ladies and gentlemen! The judges have voted and selected the top three! All these bands will walk away with some form of prize, but only the number one band will receive the opportunity to work with the Jason Gideon along with a big cash reward!"

As the host paused the audience cheered loudly, some screaming out the different names of the competing bands.

"The top three bands are…" the host paused again for dramatic effect. "Avantasia! Disturbed! And Wicked Spirit!"

Spencer almost didn't believed what the host had said. They had made it to the top three! Along with the other members of his band Spencer practically jumped on to the stage with happiness.

"Well done everyone! Before announcing who the winners are I would like to take a moment to thank all the competing bands and congratulate everyone in a job well done. You have all made this years competition very exciting indeed!"

Spencer watched the excited audience, feeling like his eyes were about to pop out of his head with amazement. He didn't even think about his previous encounter with Aaron. Well, almost.

"Now, if everyone were to quiet down for a moment please!" the host asked. "Third place today goes to… Disturbed!"

The band called Disturbed all walked towards the host all with smiles on their faces. The host introduced the prize which for third place was six months of free rehearsal space along with a small cash-prize.

"And now, the moment you've all been waiting for, time to announce the winner!" the host said as the third place winners walked off the stage.

At his words Spencer felt a hand covering his. He glanced up and Aaron looked at him with a small smile. At this point Spencer was far too nervous to smile back, but he gave Aaron's hand a small squeeze.

"The first prize goes to… Avantasia!" the host announced, followed by a loud roar from the audience and excited yelps of joy from the band on their right.

Spencer exhaled, not aware that he had been holding his breath. Even though they didn't get first place he felt happy and excited. Second place was not bad considering the rough competition.

"Second place" he heard Derek's voice on his left side. "Fuck yeah!"

With a beam the drummer dragged them all into a group hug. The host was still speaking to the winners, explaining the prize they were to receive. When the roars from the audience eased the host spoke again.

"Wicked Spirit, will you please join me!" he began. "I would like to congratulate you for a job well done! Now, it is well known that runners up usually receive a large cash prize but as of this year it has been decided to extend the prize a bit" the host paused again for dramatic effect.

"You have managed to impress a lot of people today. First some of our sponsors have decided to help you upgrade necessary equipment! Not instruments mind you, but other equipment such as speakers and amplifiers."

Spencer was thrilled by this. They did need new equipment and this stuff was expensive.

"Finally…" the host began again. "One of the judges today has worked as a manager to upcoming bands in the past, and successfully so. She has decided that she wants to work with you free of charge for a year!"

The crowd roared. Spencer was shocked. He stared at the host with wide eyes, mimicking, he noticed, the other three members of the band. Somehow Aaron found the ability to speak, but at this point Spencer was unable to take in anything the singer said.

"I can't believe it!" Emily exclaimed excitedly as they walked off the stage.

"Yeah I know, incredible prize!" Derek agreed.

"Can you believe they did that? Added all those extra prizes for us? Not as great prize as the first prize perhaps, but incredible enough!" Emily added.

They all decided to go out to celebrate, along with Penelope. Deciding that they didn't want a long drive they decided to take their celebration to a pub closer to their homes.

"Hey, aren't you guys Wicked Spirit?" an excited voice asked as they entered a pub. "I saw you guys today, you were incredible!"

Spencer looked around, a little surprised at being recognized. He found the owner of the voice, a young woman.

"You're damn right we were!" Derek replied cockily. "What's your name gorgeous?"

"Jordan Todd, nice to meet you" offering her hand to the drummer, but seemed unaffected by Derek's cockiness.

Spencer didn't listen to the rest of their conversation, well aware at this point that Derek would spend the evening flirting with the woman. Instead he walked to an empty booth with Emily and Penelope as Aaron walked to the bar to get the first round of drinks.

"Thanks mysterious man!" Penelope said when Aaron returned. "Shouldn't I be the one buying you guy's drinks tonight though?" she added with a chuckle.

Emily only shook her head and laughed before raising her glass in a toast.

About an hour later Spencer found himself with only Aaron's company. Emily and Penelope were entangled in conversation with two men and Derek was still chatting up Jordan Todd. Spencer suddenly felt rather uncomfortable when he thought about their earlier conversation. He had decided not to bring it up. Unfortunately he was rather drunk at the moment and whatever he decided earlier was long forgotten.

"Aaron, you never answered my question earlier" he said, a slight slur to his voice. This was the last thing Spencer remembered.

The next morning Spencer woke with a bad headache in an unfamiliar bedroom. With a jolt he sat up, instantly regretting the sudden movement as his headache increased.

"Good morning" a familiar voice said.

Spencer turned his head and saw Aaron standing in the doorway in his pajamas, holding a glass of water.

"Aaron… What… Why…?" he stuttered, his voice hoarse.

The singer chuckled and handed him the glass of water and some painkillers.

"Derek had left and you were pretty much wasted. I didn't want you to leave on your own so I brought you to my place" Aaron explained.

Spencer blushed slightly at his explanation.

"Did I… Have I… Did we talk about anything? Last thing I remember is telling you that you never answered my previous question."

Aaron twisted uncomfortably on his seat be the bed before answering.

"You didn't give me a chance to answer. Before I could grasp what you said you had bounced up from the table. After that you happily announced your love for everything and everyone" the singer explained. "I think I saw you enrolled in a discussion with a lamp at one point."

It was now Spencer's turn to shift uncomfortably. "Well this is embarrassing! I knew I shouldn't have had that much alcohol" he thought.

"Well… Do you think we could finish that conversation now?" he asked instead, deciding to ignore his embarrassment.

"Fine" Aaron mumbled. "Come on, I made breakfast."

They sat down by the small table in Aaron's tiny kitchen. Spencer was occupying himself with pouring a large amount of sugar into his coffee. When he was satisfied he took a sip and looked at the man across the table, waiting for said man to speak.

"Alright. You asked me if I've been acting differently because you're bisexual" Aaron began, probably trying to avoid the actual question asked last. "Well, I honestly didn't know that. It doesn't bother me Spence…"

"Okay and?" Spencer asked when the singer didn't continue.

"It doesn't bother me because I'm gay."

Spencer could do nothing but to stare at the man in front of him. Aaron gay? He would never have guessed. "Oh" was all he said.

"It would make no sense for me to be bothered by your sexuality when I'm not straight, don't you think?"

"I guess. Then why Aaron? Why have you been acting so strange around me lately? I thought we got along well?"

"Alright here we go. Spencer, I want you to know that your position in the band is not in jeopardy here. I was planning to keep this to myself."

"Just tell me Aaron" Spencer said weakly, a little worried.

"I have been acting this way because I have feelings for you. In the beginning it was mere attraction, which I could've lived with easily. As I got to know you better my feelings changed. Lately I've been falling for you hard Spencer. I distanced my self from you to try to get over it."

At the end the singer's voice was barely more than a whisper. Spencer felt a warm sensation spreading in his chest at his words. The object of his affection liked him back!

"I like you too" Spencer whispered weakly.

Finally something happened with two of my favorite boys!

I will most likely not be able to make another update before Christmas, I am currently very busy at work with a lot to do before the holidays. I am also way behind on my Christmas-shopping. So, if I am unable to post another chapter before, I'd like to wish all my wonderful readers a Merry Christmas!

(I hope to post at least one more chapter before New Years, if not, Happy New year)

All I want for Christmas is reviews!

Hugs and kisses

-Zandii