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Kinktober 2024

Day 5: Gags

The Next Step | Finn x Noah

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Finn's POV

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"Are you sure these are a good idea?" I ask , twiddling the item in my hand. Noah just playfully rolls his eyes at me.

He's reassured me that this is fine, that so many past couples have done the same thing in this place. Though, the idea of someone (especially Emily or Michelle) walking in on me having sex with my boyfriend in the costume closet is the slightest bit terrifying, even to me.

I've only been at the studio for a few months, this could potentially get me kicked out permanently.

"Relax, wow I can't believe I'm the one out of us two saying that. Barely anyone comes in here unless there's a competition coming up, and Regionals isn't for another three weeks.

“I have the door closed as much as possible with the wedge, so if anyone looks into the music room, they won’t see us, and we won’t get locked in.

“So, in all, the only way someone would catch us is if we make any noise, hence why I gave you that."

He points to the circular object I'm rolling around in my fingers: a ball gag. I've never used one before, having not bought any sex toys aside from a glass dildo. Even then, it's difficult keeping it hidden in my room from both my mom and sister.

His reasonings do reassure me though. Trust my smart-ass boyfriend out of everyone to calm me down on the rare occasion I get a bit scared.

“Alright then.” I trust him, he’s never given me any reason not to. Also, to be completely frank, I’m so horny right now.

“Follow my lead.” He says with an a durable smile. It’s the last thing he can before he secures the strap at the back of his head. Following suit, I find myself unable to speak much else either.

It’s a bit odd at first. My gums and lips are spread, making me bare my teeth like I’m an animal. As-well as this, the metal’s cold leaves a shock when it touches them. Not in a painful way though.

If anything, it makes me harder, and my cock is out straight and proud behind my boyfriend’s muscular ass as he leans against the wall to take it.

I’d usually tell him he looks incredibly hot like this, but that is a bit of an issue at the moment. Still though, he’s able to let out a little laugh and rub his hair against my neck as I wrap my arms around him.

Both of us moan quietly as my length stretches out his hole. We made sure to lube up and finger before putting on the gags, just to make things easier.

Even if our cries, groans and moans are muffled, it’s difficult to hide the noises of Noah’s cheeks getting clapped and my balls hitting into his. This just makes it so much more fun though.

If someone was to come into the music room and walk past thus door, they’d have no idea that we’re fucking just beyond it. That I’m railing my boyfriend and desperate to yell praises to him.

Noah’s grip tightens on the shelf, making it squeak slightly. At the start, this would’ve made me stop. But, at this point, all I can focus on is the sheer amount of pleasure coming from our love.

Pulling out of him, I rip off the condom, pump myself one last time, and finish over his tanned behind. I can see him doing the same to himself, so I drop to my knees and allow him to cum over every part of my face, ball-gag and all.

Neither of us pull them off yet, even though I know we desperately want to make out and giggle about the joy this brought us. No, we stay silent until our pants have died out, towels have cleaned us off, and we’re walking hand in hand to get some drinks at Shakes And Ladders.

Everyone we see on the way down completely unaware of what we just did.

[joah-shipper]

Kinktober 2024

Day 4: Foodplay

The Next Step | James x Riley

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James' POV

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Riley and I have been living in New York for a few months now. To think, (despite the breakups), we first got together eight years ago! How has time gone so fast?

Because of this, for our anniversary date, I decided to do something a bit special. It was...incredibly difficult cooking all the food this time instead of ordering it. (Rent doesn't exactly leave much money to splurge on Doordash.) But, I was able to recreate our first ever date.

She definitely seems to like it. Judging by the 3 double cheeseburgers she scoffed down in almost the first 20 minutes of the evening, which is all I can ask for.

"Alright, open up." I say as I pass a piece of chocolate over to her. Riley playfully rolls her eyes and does just so. "Do you like it?" I ask while she is chewing.

Instead of answering though, she nods energetically and swallows. But, she does something a bit unexpected. My eyes go wide as her lips travel over the finger I still have floating in-front of them.

"Riley? What are you-ah..." Is it possible to feel pleasure just from your fingers? I've heard some people talk about doing this kind of stuff before. We've fucked a-lot though and have never tried it.

What has gotten into her?

It's a bit of an odd sensation, but not uncomfortable. She winks at me, mouth still full and she practically bobs. Fuck, I can feel my crotch already twitching.

Riley clearly notices this and removes herself from my fingers to start licking down my arm. Anything I wanted to say is gone from my mind as she gradually lowers herself, until she's on her knees.

"Looks like someone's excited." She whispers in that hot as fuck voice that I love. I chuckle as she goes for my buttons, though that turns to a bit of a moan as her hand palms my concealed cock.

It breaks out, the wet tip hitting Riley's lips, and stands right up. "Wow, I was teasing, but you really are turned on."

All I can do is let out a bit of a whimper as her thumb travels are me, while her other hand chucks away my pants. The seat is actually warm on my bare ass, and her hands are even warmer.

She pumps my dick slowly, starting what she has learned from several years of doing so. I lean my arms behind my head, loving how her work feels.

Even if her methods did are a bit different than usual, both of us knew this way going to happen tonight in some way. There's a reason I suggested to Piper and Amy that they stay at Richelle's for the night.c

Her manicured fingers tickle my low-hanging balls, adding to the pleasure, and I curl my toes, arching a bit forward. I wasn't exactly asking her to do what she does next, but I certainly don't complain when her red lips lower onto my length.

"Ah fuck, yes babe. You're so good at that." I travel my fingers through her hair and she smiles up at me.

But, then she does something even more shocking then before. With my view at the ceiling, I hadn't even noticed that she'd grabbed the bowl of melted chocolate that we'd been dipping strawberries into.

I tilt my head to the side at this, and she winks again at me, before pouring half of it all over my dick...

"Holy fuck, Riley! What are you-oh fuck! Actually, keep doing that! Ignore me!"

She is practically deepthroating my cock now, lapping up all the chocolate that she laid on it. Her mouth moves around every bit of it, swallowing and barely gagging at the end, to licking the syrup on my tip that's mixed with my pre-cum.

"You taste so fucking good, babe." She breaths, sultry eyes locked onto mine. Barely a minute passes after she says that and engulfs all of me, before I'm shooting several times down her throat.

Messed up lipstick, chocolate and cum cover her lips as her head rises back up. She looks so fucking gorgeous and I have to pull her in. I can taste both of the fluids from her mouth as our tongues dance together. Not a part of me questions anymore why she did that when the feeling goes around my taste-buds.

"You are..." I peck her once more." So fucking kinky. You know that?"

"Eh, those tight pants were hugging your dick and ass all evening, I saw the food around us. Got an idea."

[joah-shipper]

Kinktober 2024

Day 3: Boss x Employee

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 | 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐱 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐧

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Nick's POV

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Internationals has actually been a bit less stressful lately. It was not exactly ideal have our Dance Captain taken away from us. But, hiring Eldon to help has certainty made the work better and easier than if it was all just trusted towards me.

Right now a-troupe are just finishing off rehearsals for their finals routine for the day. I don't even realise they're actually gone (too invested in filling out our details for the hotel booking) until Eldon plops down next to me.

"That was a long day." He breathes out. "I lost track of how many times someone accidentally stepped on Olive's dress.

"Well, that's why we've already started on dress rehearsals. Helps them get used-"

I cut myself off when I look up at him. Wow, it really must have been how he described. As Eldon's green tank-top is completely covered in sweat and it's leaving practically nothing up to my own imagination.

"Hm, you alright?" He leans in a bit and rest a hand on my arm, which does not help.

Instead of answering, I just attempt to keep my gaze away from his chest. It's incredibly difficult, as his nipples are all but perking out at me. What I'd do to reach out a hand-

No Nicholas! You can not be thinking that way. Eldon is just your friend, and even more importantly now, your employee!

Still though, my head can help but tilt up to his. His eyebrows shoot up a little at first, but I notice that his focus is mostly downwards. Specifically at my lips.

Because of all this, I don't know who initiates it, but soon Eldon is on his back on my desk. My lips trail down from his own to his exposed neck. He lets out some lovely moans as I kiss and suck down on it, leaving some hickeys.

His skin feels slick and salty, but warm, under me as I lift up his shirt. I allow myself to actually touch his nipples this time, but now with my tongue instead of fingers. Eldon still uses his own though to grip onto my hair as I swivel.

Should I really be doing this in my office of all places? Sure, I've imagined it several times whenever Eldon would come in here to chat. But, acting on that is a much different tale.

These thoughts are incredibly small now however. Most of them are instead on how Eldon's bulge feels in my hand when I cup it, receiving another gasp for the man.

I see him rest his arms behind his head as I peel down his joggers, then briefs, showing me his hard cock. I actually breath out in awe at finally seeing it.

It's somewhat short, but the girth of it is quiet pleasant. Not to mention the bush of blonde hairs above it.

I'm unsure wether I should be embarrassed to say that I'm able to wrap my lips around it quiet easily despite all this. Studying wasn't the only thing I spent a lot of my time on while in business school.

"Mm, that's good." Eldon says in a gruff voice after I've bobbed for a minute. I smile up at him, his cock still in his mouth. This seems to do something to him though, as he bites his lips and thrusts upwards.

I gag slightly at this response, but it's nothing that I haven't done before. I grip onto the fat on his thighs and continue. In this stance it kind of feels like he's surrounding me. But, it's far from an unpleasant feeling.

He hisses slightly when I decide to slide a finger into him as I go down to his balls. He said it's been awhile since someone has gone near there. The way his calves meet the back of my head though shows that he has been needing that kind of release for awhile.

1 finger turns to 2, then 3. Until I am sucking and fingering him both at the same time, at incredibly speeds. The words spewing out of his gorgeous mouth do tremendous things to me. They sound just they same as they did in some of my more...wet dreams.

"Fucking hell!" Eldon shouts, and then his tip is at the back of my throat and his load is shooting down it. I manage to swallow most of it, do a bit does fall down to my bottom lip.

What I can taste is somewhat sweet. Much better than the disgusting salt I'm used to finding with most men. Not that I was expecting any less from this man.

He sits up after a moment, a dashing smile on his face. Pulling me up from my knees, he kissing me once more. I melt it it, and slightly chuckle when he licks off his own cum.

"Fucking hell boss. You sure know how-"

Whatever Eldon was going to say is lost on us, as something crashes from what sounds like cubbies. Somebody calls out a quick "Sorry, I dropped my water bottle!" So, we quickly get Eldon dressed back up.

His joggers have only covered him back up for 5 seconds, before Heath walks in.

"Hey Nick, do you mind if I talk with you about something for a sec?"

"Oh um...ofcourse! Take a seat."

Eldon decides to leave us to it there. Before he walks completely out though, he turns around and winks, right about Heath's head, who seems 100 percent oblivious.

[joah-shipper]

Kinktober 2024

Day 2: Hand Job

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 | 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐱 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝

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Richelle's POV

To think, I'm actually on a date with one of my best-friends from when I was thirteen. Okay, Shad didn't exactly call this a date, but even I was able to pick up on the way he asked me to "take a break" from working on Step Inside with him.

Turning away from the film, (Scream 4), I find out that he is already looking at me. The soft, yellow light coming from the lanterns he hung up compliments his complexion well, and it really makes those chocolate brown eyes shine.

Without thinking, I lean in close and find him doing the same. It's gentle, so much so that if I pulled away you may be able to call it a peck. But I don't.

I push forward, making his head go to the back of his chair. His mouth opens at the slight contact and I think for a moment before letting my tongue escape.

The list of people I have kissed is incredibly short, and the one for sexual types only has one name on it. It happened a couple hours after Elliot got the news that he would be playing the Ego Sheriff in Robin Hood: The Musical.

It was kind of a celebration, but also the first time I had thought that way about someone. I've come to terms by now that I am demisexual, and because of that, I am certain that I know I want this.

I'm not that surprised about this fact. As I said, I've known Shad for years, and he's been a constant comfort during all this drama over the past month.

My hand moves down, down between his legs. His breath hitches as I cup the bulge beginning to to grow there.

"Hold on." He says, gently touching my wrist. "Are you sure about this?"

"Yeah, I really am. Only if you are too though...I know this is our first date." I hesitate saying the second part. However, he smiles and to kisses me again.

"I guess when you're with the right person, time doesn't matter."

At that, I work his zipper. I pull his jeans down to his ankles, leaving him in a pair of baggy, red boxers. There is a small wet spot in the middle of them.

I smirk at that and go for the waistband next. They come off slowly and when I see his cock, I actually calculate how to do this. It's not that much longer than Elliot's, but it's certainly girthier.

Wrapping my hand around it, I go at a slow pace. His legs twitch a bit as he gets used to my touch, giving me easier access.

My white, manicured fingers go up and down on it, the thumb circling around his time. It's wet, which I use as a sort of lube to make it better for him.

Then I go down to his balls, ticking and squeezing them. This get's a good reaction out of him. He thrusts into my hand.

"Oh fuck, keep going."

"That good then? You like it?"

"Yeah I do." He pants.

So I do. Several minutes go by of me jerking off his big length. I actually love hearing the whining, moaning and delighted noises escaping him. He doesn't last that much longer.

We both laugh when he finishes, as his cum causes a bit of a mess since it goes all over my hand and his lower abdomen. What I can see of his abd go in and out as he heavily breathes.

"Not that that wasn't amazing. But, wasn't the whole point of this to help you?"

"Eh, it did keep me distracted. Plus, I did enjoy what I was looking at." I wink, making him chuckle again and bring my lips back up to meet his.

[joah-shipper]

Kinktober 2024

Day 1: Sex Work

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 | 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐱 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

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James' POV

The shining, neon lights bounce off his muscles as he spins around the pole. I can't take my eyes off of him. It's both incredibly hot, but also impressive how he is able to do such an art.

I'm actually glad now that I agreed to come here with Eldon and West tonight. It’s been a few weeks since I broke up with my long-time boyfriend, Alfie, and I guess they noticed I wasn’t exactly doing the best about that. The less they know that most of that was due to how Alfie was as a person in general though, the better.

His eyes lock onto mine, and he gives me a once over. It’s a bit difficult to see, but I think he is smirking.

I’m proven correct on his intentions when the song ends. As, he does some form of

a bow, stuffs the pile of 1 dollar notes into his extremely short shorts, before strutting on right over to me.

“Hey there.” I can hear him easy enough over the music, mostly because his lips are right near my ear. “Noticed you liked my dance. Good that I’m finally getting a decent looking guy here tonight.”

Eldon and West are looking at the two of us now, so I twitch my head to the side to signal for them to go. I’m roll my eyes when they both give me a thumbs up and head back over to the bar.

“Yeah well. You sure have a talent of showing those other guys what they desperately want but can’t have.” His breaths of laughter hit my skin as my fingers reach his large ass, squeezing it.

“Mm, you like that?” I slightly moan as he slowly grinds his crotch into mine, the friction from me wearing jeans making it painful and he more flared up.

“I’d like it a lot more if I was behind you and had you leaned against a wall as I ploughed this fat ass.” This time I slap his cheeks, and he moans himself.

“Fuck! Follow me then.”

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He’s lead me to one of the rooms they have especially for this kind of situation. Though, Hunter (as he has now told me his name) informed me that most people pay to do this. That seems fucked up to me though. It’s one thing to do so for a stripper dance, but paying someone to have sex with you is a whole ‘nother.

On all fours, he’s ready for me on this queen-sized bed, how this place is able to afford one of these for each room, I don’t know. That massive ass of his is up and out, cheeks spread. I rub the tip of my cock between them, teasing his already lubed-up and fingered entrance.

Then, I go right in.

His toes curl into the sheets as all of length sinks deep inside him. His thick butt feels so good around it. Haven’t had many guys like this before. Especially since Alfie always topped.

“Ah fuck! That’s big! I’ve had a lot of guys do this but…fuck…”

His cheeks clap as I begin to thrust, gripping onto his wide hips, noises covered over by the bed squeaking.

“Yeah, you like that? Like having this huge cock rail this sexy ass?!” I spank him again, leaving a red hand-print. Hunter moans/gasps loudly in response.

We keep going for what feels like we’ll over an hour. Eventually our lips come together, noises travelling from our own mouth to the other’s. My bottom lip is definitely gonna be a bit cut after. Though that is partially my fault.

“Fuck fuck fuck! Yes! Right there! Right there! Holy fucking-ah!”

With one last thrust, he shoots all over the sheets. I’m not long after. Pulling out of him, I take the condom off and rapidly jerk myself off. Soon enough, I’m finishing all over his broad back.

I slump over after, face near his gaping hole. Hunter turns around to show me that smirk, just like before.

“I’d ask if that was what you needed to get over that slump I saw you in when you first came in here. But, I’m pretty sure I already have my answer.”

[joah-shipper]

Meeting The Kids

𝐏𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧 - 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐔 | 𝐇𝐨-𝐎𝐡 𝐱 𝐋𝐮𝐠𝐢𝐚:

𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐮𝐬 (𝐋𝐮𝐠𝐢𝐚) 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠’𝐬 (𝐇𝐨-𝐎𝐡’𝐬) 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐬 (𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.

- 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨: 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐢

- 𝐑𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐮

- 𝐒𝐮𝐞: 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐧𝐞

- 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝: 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐳𝐚

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Hoang's POV

"Ryder, would you stop messing with your brother while he's baking?!"

"Enrico! That didn't mean I was telling you to chuck butter at him!"

"And Sue! Will you...keep reading..."

My voice trails off as I see the youngest of the triplets tucked into his usual seat in the living room, reading over what looks like the new Percy Jackson books I got him yesterday. He just gives me a confused look, so I wave him off.

How am I supposed to get this place cleaned up with these kids? I'm lucky that I haven't been covered head-to-toe in baking supplies by now. (Which in practically a daily occurrence.)

Rubbing my temples, I walk over and take the spoon out of Enrico's hand as he goes to hit Ryder with it.

"That's enough of that. How many times have I told you two not to mess around in the kitchen? Especially when we have a guest coming over?"

No part of me is really mad at them, just tired at this point, though that could partially be due to Ryder giving me those guilty puppy-dog eyes. At-least my tone is enough to stop them.

"Sorry dad." They both say, Enrico rubbing the back of his neck, his brown curls covered in flour.

"It's alright." I sigh. Pulling them into me arms, I squeeze them both. "Just please get cleaned up, Enrico."

He nods his head in usual determination, and heads to the bathroom. I rub Ryder's golden locks and ask him if he can just sit with Sue and watch his shows for a bit. Thankfully he complies, so I set to finish off Enrico's baking.

After all of that is finally over, I notice that it's two o'clock. Shit! Okay, not a lot of time left, even more-so now that I actually am covered in flour. There really isn't a moment of calm in this house.

However, more than half of the chaos this week hasn't been the kids. Well...sort of. Not anything they did directly, anyway.

A couple months ago, I started seeing this guy called Lucius. During the day, I work at the Bell Bar a few blocks away. I've been doing so even before I met the kids and was surprised one night when this pale, tall, hulking form of a man, with grey hair and blue highlights, sat at the bar and openly flirted several hours.

I'll admit, I tried to be professional. I've had many many people come in and try to work their tricks on me in an attempt to get a free drink, cheap lay, or for some other reason.

But, after chatting to him and getting to see how genuinely charming, gentle (and okay, extremely hot!) he was, I was a goner. I accepted his offer to go back his after my shift was finished. And, we've been going out since.

There has always been one problem between us though, and he doesn't even know about it: That I'm a single father!

Not in the way that most people think. I don't have a tragic backstory where I was previously married, but then my wife got sick or something and passed, leaving me to raise our kids alone. (That would never work anyway, seeing as I've known I'm gay since I was around 13 or so.)

I can't say the same for the triplets. As, I found them in the system. A friend of mine, Raymond, works in that area, and informed me about them when we were catching up one weekend, as we hadn't seen each-other in a few months. It wasn't hard to decide what to do when he also told me they might be separated.

Now, I've never regretted doing what I did, these boys are the best part of my life. Even then though, not many people are exactly willing to get into relationships with people who are already parents.

I've tried telling Lucius about them a few times, but the words always got caught in my throat. Eventually, I decided the best way to go about doing it is just to introduce them flat out.

Leading to me inviting him over for the night and ending up having to shower off the excess of a cake. I pull a checkered, red cardigan over my shoulders, resting on the white t-shirt under it, and the back hitting my green, plaid skirt.

The pair of black convers are barely over my feet, when the doorbell rings. Rushing back out to the halls, I call Enrico to join his brothers in the living room. Then finally, I open the door.

"Hey you." Lucius says as soon as I see him. The sun is hitting the back of him, making his eyes and highlights shine. That usual soft smile is on his face.

I return the greeting, kissing him for a few moments after, and pull him inside. At this point I feel like I'm going to throw up. The fluttering in my chest from just seeing him is not mixing well with my nerves.

"You alright?" He squeezes my hand as we walk. "You seem a bit jumpy. If you're not comfortable with me being at your place then we can go somewhere else-

"No, it's not that! Well...sort of. I just...um...I have to show you something."

Here it goes I guess. There's no putting it off any longer. Taking in a deep breath, I bring him in to meet them.

Their eyes all flick to each-other at once. The kids in slight wonder at seeing this mysterious man who practically towers over all of us. (Or just a passive look from Sue from over his book.) And Lucius, who turns back to me in confusion.

"Um...Lucius, meet Enrico, Ryder and Sue. These are my kids."

As soon as the words have been squeaked out of my mouth, of-course Ryder bounces up out of his seat.

"You're Lucius?! The man dad has been blabbering on about for ages now. You're so tall! Why didn't he say that-"

And then he's off on another one of his tangents. I rub my temples again as he speaks, giving Lucius a sorry glance.

But, when I catch his eye, some of my anxiety starts to dissipate. As, he's actually chuckling, and crouching down to meet Ryder's height. It warms my heart a bit seeing it and I'm tempted to take a picture. I don't think I'll ever get over his whole "gentle giant" thing.

Lucius listens enthusiastically to him and answers all of his (many) questions.

Then soon enough, he is being dragged away to be shown Ryder's science project that he built last week. He grins at me as they go, though he has to duck a bit under the doorway to the bedroom.

And at that, I know I was worrying over nothing. Everything is going to be okay...

...That is, until I remember that the cake is still in the oven and the sprinklers go off. Guess there are worst first meetings.

[joah-shipper]

Dog

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐱 𝐍𝐨𝐚𝐡: 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐭

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Heath's POV

My lungs burn as I run, having done so for over an hour now. But, I can't stop. Can't let myself give up. Not until I find him and bring him home.

How could I do it? How could I be such an idiot to let him out of my sight?! I just went to the bathroom for a moment, and when I got back I realised that I had left the front door open.

Mom and Dad are never gonna trust me to leave me home by myself again. One of their first times doing so, and I let Snuggles run out and get lost for what has been over a week now!

Squeezing his favourite chew toy once again, I hope to hear him bark in response to the squeak. Nothing happens though. Just like the other 27 times.

I wipe my eyes and keep rushing down the street. He has to be around here somewhere, he's just got to be.

If not, I don't...

Suddenly, a noise travels around the corner. Not a bark, but it still sounds like an animal. Turning the corner, I find myself looking down at the glowing-green eyes of an orange tabby-cat.

Okay, this is practically the opposite of what I was looking for!

It cocks it's head at the sight of me, looking both curious and judgmental. Like most cars really. Still I crouch down to it's level and scratch it's ear.

"Hey little fella. What are you doing out here?" I say, voice croaking.

My hand move's down to it back, and it seems to like the pets. But, then it turns around and continues slowly walking up the path that we're both on.

"Huh? Where are you-"

I cut myself off as I finally notice the two figures only a few feet away. Similar to my own stature, there's a guy rubbing the head of a labrador. It’s tail wagging and smacking off the ground.

It's not just any dog though.

"Snuggles!" I yelp.

Immediately I burst over to them, the mysterious cat hot on my trail. My knees hit the asphalt below us when I reach the pair, pretty badly getting cut and starting the bleed, while tears start falling down my face. But I fucking don’t care!

“Buddy, oh my fucking god! I’ve been looking everyone for you. Where were you? Don’t you ever scare me like that again.” There is a strain in my throat as I cry, which Snuggles barks at, then licks the wetness from my skin.

It’s only after a few minutes of me being wrapped around his large, brown frame, that I remember I’m not alone. Looking up, I notice the familiar broad build of one of the a-troupe dancers.

“Hey Heath. He’s yours I’m guessing then?” Noah says, stretching out a hand. Taking it, I pull myself to my feet.

“Yeah, he ran off a few days ago….um…how did you find him? I wipe away the rest of my tears with a fist.

“I know, heard some of b-troupe talking about it. Had to take Monty here for a walk anyway…” He pets the cat, which I now know is his. “So, I thought I’d try looking for him. Luckily found him going around my street-“

Before I can help myself, I launch at him. It clearly takes him by shock, as he gasps loudly and steps back. And, I go to follow, as I’m now extremely embarrassed.

But, then I feel a hand in my back and he pulls my head to the crook of his neck. He doesn’t say anything as more trilled tears come and stain his coat.

I feel hot all over, both from realising how stupid doing this was. But, also of warmth. From how much this is calming me down and making me feel lighter.

“Thank you…so much…” I whisper.

[joah-shipper]

Twilight

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 | 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐱 𝐍𝐨𝐚𝐡: 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

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James POV

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To think, I’ve moved all the way to New York, and am now providing the music for a broadway show with my friends! It was hard at first, leaving my old band behind and coming all the way here with only Riley. But, even if her and I have split up then, we’re all still friends and I’m really making a name for myself here.

Everyday now I get to play several different instruments (and actually sing a bit too occasionally) for the dances that Richelle and our team perform on stage. With Cleo, the other musicians, and most importantly, Noah, by my side.

Even now, with Step Inside being pulled from the theatre until next year, our group is practicing a performance for a fundraiser that Amy’s college is running for the Trevor Project.

I tap on my drums a little as Noah fixes his microphone, the blue, purple and hot-pink sticker contrasting greatly with the black wrapping around all the instrument. I smile as I see a similar flag around Noah’s shoulders, though the blue is much lighter and the purple has been swapped instead for white.

He looks my way and I stick out my tongue, making him playfully roll his eyes. Fuck, he is so cute.

Even when we’re actually playing the song, a few hours later, with a huge crowd screaming the lyrics of the song, all I can focus on is the soft tone of Noah’s voice and the beauty of the neon lights bouncing off his smooth, carefree skin.

It’s incredible, not only the turnout, but just seeing him be so happy like this. Coming to New York was one of the best things for him, in my opinion. I would perform a thousand songs if it meant just seeing him like this.

After it all, I clasp my hand in his, as we join the rest of the singers and dancers in a line to bow. He feels so sweaty, but warm, and I don’t pull away, even when everybody else has let go. They all just pay attention to the crowd clapping to us, but I see him look over to me.

The two of us lock eyes. It’s like a painting, seeing the colours mix with the forest-green shade of his eyes. His teeth are pure and white, shining as he smiles at me in confusion.

Well, this is it. I’ve been waiting awhile to do this, and I don’t think there will be a better time then this.

Following my heart, I wrap my hands around in waist and pull him in, kissing his sweet, soft lips. A startled gasp brushes me, and I instantly pull away.

Shit! Fuck! Why did I do that?! I thought he might feel the same, but I shouldn’t have been so hopeful. Things like this-

Now it is my turn to be surprised, as he brings his arms around my neck and brings me down to kiss him again. My heart can’t help but skip a beat as our mouth move together. Fuck! Okay, it will sounds so fucking soppy, but the energy around us makes it feel as if fireworks are cracking behind us.

Noah…he’s just so gentle, pouring every bit of emotion into this kiss, that it makes me feel like I’m 16 again instead of 23. I bite my lip as we pull apart, trailing his cheek with my thumb.

Along with the already cheering crowd, I can now see our friends screaming for us, Piper jumping up and down and clapping, and Richelle making kissy faces at Noah.

My arms never leave him, keeping his chest to mine, and when I look at his gorgeous, beaming face, I kiss him all over again. There is nothing I would leave this moment right here for.

[joah-shipper]

West is lucky that dancing with James worked, because the others surely would’ve killed him for making them have to stay late.

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honestly, yes Stephanie was wrong for throwing the dance, but she wasn’t wrong on the fact they barely rehearsed the routine.

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‘He (West) is from another planet.’

Careful Daniel, your crush is showing.

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I’m choosing to ignore this extremely rare mention of James’ dad, because they only ever do this twice and it’s the earlier seasons. There is no way that man is in his childrens’ lives.

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Noah would wring James’ neck for not being able to pronounce his cat’s name.

(tho, who the heck names their pet Montevideo?)

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The queen Deborah is here!

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was their really a reason for Stephanie to mess up the routine? Michelle’s group went home halfway through the day and their routine only just look finished. I’m pretty sure Emily would’ve won either way.

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after rewatching this scene, why were all of Emily’s group acting like she was overworking them? I mean, judging by the Michelle scenes, the two groups most likely just started, so why were they already asking for a break?

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okay, why hasn’t anyone done a fic yet with the concept of West wanting James to like him when he first joins a-troupe, but in a crush way instead of a platonic way?