Song: Perfect (Duet) - Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé

Bold - Noah
Italics - Aiden
Bold Italics - Both (Duh🤣)

~~~~~~~~~Third Person POV~~~~~~~~~

The first kiss only lasted about three seconds, their noses brushing against each other as they opened their eyes once more, eyes locked to each other. Aiden found himself lost in the green abyss of the other boy's eyes, though a warmth filled his chest.

In the end, he smiled. "That was.. n-nice.."

"Yeah, it was.." Noah replied, chuckling a bit.

When there was silence after, the both sat back against the wall, unsure of what to do or say. They both knew there were feelings, otherwise the kiss would've have felt so natural.

After a while though, Aiden bit his lip. "... I'm not expert in dating, or any kind of relationship, but.." He looked up at Noah. "I wouldn't mind giving us a try.. I-if you'll give me a chance.."

With pink cheeks, the taller boy let out a chuckle. "You know, you don't always have to be so formal.."

"Heh, sorry.." Aiden's smile was sheepish, though there was genuine happiness in his eyes.

Noah then turned to fully face him. "What about this: we can go on a date one of these days and see how it goes.. If things work out, maybe we can go official.."

His face was red at that, his smile only growing. "I'd like that.."

The paler boy smiled back at that, his cheeks covered in a blush as well. "When are you free..?"

"Any day, to be honest.."

"Then how about tomorrow..? O-or is that too soon..?"

"Tomorrow sounds great.."

They shared another smile, and then the room was silent once more. Now that they had cleared the elephant in the room, there wasn't much to talk about, or bring up.

That is, until Noah stood up and offered a hand. "C'mon, I wanna show you something..?"

Aiden reached up, holding their hand as they pulled him up. "Where are we going..?"

"Someplace I should've taken you before.."

Confused by what he meant, Aiden followed Noah down a few hallways, until he reached a door that he had forgotten about. Once the taller boy opened the door, all the memories came flooding back to him, Aiden's eyes widening.

"Your music room..?"

"I know you're probably tired of hearing me apologize, but.. I really do feel horrible about how I've acted.. So to try to mend things, you can use any instrument in this room whenever you like.."

"A-any-?! I can't accept that! Th-these are all so high class and fancy, w-what if I break it or- or stain it with dirt?!"

Noah simply laughed, leading Aiden farther into the room. "Aiden, I know you well enough to know you're very cautious and very clean. I trust you."

"You.. t-trust me..?"

"Mhm.."

Aiden's heart skipped a beat at that, cheeks a light red before he looked around the room. His eyes landed on the white grand piano, the one he had played last time he was in here. As if hypnotized by the artifact, he walked over, a hand softly passing against the top of it.

"You really like this piano, huh..?" Noah asked as he followed.

The shorter boy smiled shyly. "S-sorry, it's just.. my dad used to have one just like this.."

"... o-oh.."

If they didn't feel guilty for kicking him out before, Noah certainly did now. How could they have been so selfish back then? Of course there was a deeper meaning!

"Noah..?" The paler boy jumped in place at the mention of his name, Aiden looking at him with a worried expression. "You okay..?"

"Y-yeah, sorry, I uh.." That's when an idea popped into the young boy's head, making their cheeks head up. "... I have something for you.."

Before the darker boy could ask, Noah sat on the stool, patting the area beside him. He did as told and sat next to them, curiosity bubbling in his chest.

Noah's chest was also bubbling, but his was in anxiety as he stared at the piano keys. He soon placed his hands on it, and taking a deep breath, began to play and sing.

I found a love..
For me..!
Oh darling, just dive right in..
And follow my lead..

Well, I found a boy..
Beautiful and sweet...
Oh, I never knew you were the someone waitin' for me..

'Cuz we were just kids when we fell in love..
Not knowing what it was..
I will not give you up this time..

But darling, just kiss me slow..
Your heart is all I own..
And in your eyes, you're holding mine..
Baby, I'm...

Dancing in the dark..
With you between my arms..
Barefoot on the grass..
Listening to our favorite song..
When you said you looked a mess,
I whispered underneath my breath..
But you heard it..
Darling, you look perfect tonight...

Aiden's cheeks were a bright red as he listened. There was a calmness to his musical voice, and great harmony that brought joy inside.

But it also gave him an idea, and before Noah could start the first verse..

Well, I found a man..
Stronger than anyone I know..
He shares my dreams, I hope that someday we'll share a home..

I found a love..
To carry more than just my secrets..
To carry love, to carry children, of our own..

We are still kids, but we're so in love..
Fighting against all odds..
I know we'll be alright this time..

Darling, just hold my hand..
Be your boy, you'll be my man..
And I see my future in your eyes..
Well baby, I'm...

Dancing in the dark..
With you between my arms..
Barefoot on the grass..
While listening to our favorite song..
When I saw you in that dress..
Looking so beautiful, I don't deserve this..
Darling, you look perfect tonight..

Baby, I'm...
Dancing in the dark..!
With you between my arms..
Barefoot on the grass..!
While listenin' to our favorite song..!
I have faith in what I see..!
Now I know I have met an angel in person..!
And he looks perfect..

I don't deserve this..
You look perfect tonight...

When the music stopped, both men stared at each other for a while. Aiden then smiled, the redness of his cheeks only increasing. "Y-your voice is amazing.."

"Heh, not as amazing as yours.. You make it look easy.."

"Oh hush.."

"Mm.." Noah leaned down, a small yet teasing smile on their face. "Make me.."

Growing darker at those words, Aiden stared at him for a few seconds. He wasn't really sure what to do, or what he could mean by that.

No, that's not true.. He had an idea, and he wasn't against it.

So after slightly nibbling his lip in nervousness, Aiden leaned over and gently kissed the other boy's lips. Noah stared in shock, he wasn't really expected for him to do so, but nonetheless, they kissed back, an arm wrapped around the shorter boy's waist.

This kiss was longer than the last, more passionate than the last, with Aiden now finding himself on Noah's lap, neither breaking the kiss.

He could melt into the morning if he could, and wished to stay like this forever.

In a moment of pure safety, of pure joy..

In the arms of someone who truly cared...

Thanks for reading!!! 'Till next time!!!

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