*In this fanfiction, Simon retained his wings, tail, and a bit of his magic after defeating the Humdrum but he doesn't have enough magic to get his wings and tail to leave. He and Baz aren't together. They're still acting as though they hate each other and are finishing their last semester of school.*

3rd person POV

"SIMON!" Penelope burst through the boys' dorm. Startling both of the boys who were studying at their desks.

Baz glared at Penelope and Simon raised an eyebrow.

"I found a way to get rid of your wings and tail!"

Simon lit up which made Baz smile a little. He quickly looked back at his book before the blond boy could see.

"Really? What is it?" Simon asked excitedly.

"I found a spell. Back to back. It's an old spell but it still works!"

"You're brilliant, Penny!"

Penny's face dropped, "There's only one thing. The spell, it has to push the wings and tail into your being. It would be excruciating. I have to be the one to perform it, but you're going to need someone else."

Simon tilted his head, "What do you mean?"

Penny gave an exasperated sigh, clearly flustered.

"You aren't going to want to go through the spell alone. It'll hurt too much. Your body will reject the curse and your wings and tail  will get bigger. You'll want someone to hold onto." Penny turned to Baz before Simon could respond, "Baz, will you help him?"

Simon's jaw dropped.

"What?" The two boys said in sync.

Penny was getting impatient.

"You heard me. Baz, will you help him?"

Penelope gave Simon a pointed stare, telling him not to say anything stupid and mess up her plans.

"Why would I do that?"

"Why wouldn't you?"

"He's my enemy."

"Not anymore. The Humdrum is defeated."

"But we have to be enemies. I'm a Pitch."

"Good for you. We need your help regardless of your last name."

Baz sighed. He wasn't going to win this. It wasn't that he wanted Simon to be his enemy. Quite he opposite really. But if it was going to hurt Simon, Baz didn't really want it to happen. He didn't ever want to see Simon in pain.

"Fine. Whatever." Baz stood up, "What do you want me to do?"

"You'll know what to do. Simon come here." Penny demanded.

Simon obeyed, nervously walking in front of Penelope. He turned so that he was facing Baz and his wings were toward Penny.

Penelope set her hands on Simon's back.

"I have to say it four times. Alright. On the count of three. One...two...three. Back to back!"

Pain shot through Simon. He arched his back and hissed as the pain grew. It felt like knives were tearing at his skin but Penny held her hands steady on his back. Baz moved towards him so he was standing a fit in front of him, a worried look on his face.

"Back to back!" Penelope shouted again.

Simon nearly passed out. His legs went weak and Baz had to wrap his arms around him to hold him steady.

"It's okay, Simon. Shh...It'll be okay." Baz whispered.

"Back to back!" Penelope yelled a third time.

Simon twisted in pain. He grabbed Baz's shirt in his fists and put his head in the crook of Baz's neck. Tears started streaming down his face.

"Please. Make it stop." Simon cried into Baz's shirt.

Baz's heart broke. He started running his hands through Simon's hair which seemed to calm the blond boy.

"I'm sorry. It'll be over soon. One more. It's okay." Baz soothed.

"Back to back!" Penelope yelled a final time and pulled her hands away quickly as Simon's wings and tail were sucked into his skin.

Simon gasped and grunted. Then started sobbing.

"Shh...hey, it's okay. It's all over, now. It's alright. You're okay. Shh..." Baz desperately tried to get Simon to stop crying. Baz wasn't sure if he could take seeing him like this any longer.

"Use a pain reliever spell, Bunce!" Baz demanded.

Penelope nodded but she was clearly still drained. Obviously the Back to back spell had taken tons of her energy.

"Just a little scratch!"

Immediately, Simon slumped in Baz's arms and his sobs turned to quiet whimpers. His breathing evened out and he relaxed.

"Well, I'm going to go get some sleep. I suggest you two do the same. I'll see you tomorrow, Simon."

Simon nodded but didn't say a word so Penelope slipped out of their room.

"Simon? Are you alright?"

The blond boy nodded weakly, "Just...tired...and sore."

Baz nodded, "Come on, let's get you to bed, then."

Baz scooped Simon up bridal style in his arms and started to carry the smaller boy to his bed when he grabbed Baz's arm.

"Baz...can I... sleep with you? Just for tonight?" Simon asked tiredly.

Baz's heart stopped.

"Um, yeah. I mean, I guess if you want to..."

So Baz turned and gently set Simon in his bed. He turned off the light and climbed in also, staying as far away from the other boy as possible without falling off of the bed. Simon glared at him.

"What?" Baz asked, genuinely confused.

Simon scooted closer to Baz until he was up against his chest. Baz's heart rate went through the roof as he gently wrapped his arms around Simon.

"Thank you for everything." Simon whispered and placed a small kiss on Baz's lips.

Then he shut his eyes and snuggled into Baz's arms. Baz blinked in shock.

Simon Snow had kissed him. He had been kissed by Simon Snow.

A huge dorky smile worked its way onto Baz's face.

"Simon?"

"Mm hmm?"

"Will-Will you go out with me?"

Simon smiled without opening his eyes.

"I would love to."