7:03

 T: I'll meet u at the shop

Teacup: what about Sam?

T: It'll be fine, don't worry bout it

T: and btw im not taking you on a date to the shop

Teacup: oooook? Just be safe for me ok

T: I will

Taurtis got off his phone and sighed, he had a special night planned for just him and Grian. Paying for all of it wasn't a challenge compared to the one he faces now; being able to leave the house with a reason that won't expose their secret. Sam walked down the stairs and saw Taurtis trying to leave the house.

"Where are you going? You know how late it is?!" Sam placed his hands on his hips as if his juvenile daughter was trying to go to a party without his approval. Taurtis rolled his eyes. It was just around 7:00.

"Oh stepmother, please let me go to the ball. I'm going to the movies, I heard they're playing Paul Blart again" Taurtis lied.

"Paul Blart? I wanna come!" Sam jumped up and down at the sound of spending extra time with Taurtis, too much time. 

"Uhhhhhhhhhhh, I only have one ticket," another lie escaped from him as he flinched, a lesson he's learned is to never anger him. That is if you don't feel like bleeding from a stab wound.

"Fine, but you're taking me this weekend!" 

Great, he had to sacrifice yet another day. Taurtis just nodded, grabbed his wallet, and headed out, giving a small wave to Sam before heading to the shop.

~

Grian sighed as he leaned against the wall outside the shop with a box of pocky and a pocky stick in his mouth. It was great to leave the house. It felt comfortable to leave the house with just Taurtis by his side. He was always second best in Sam's eyes and he was pushed to the side and only wanted when Taurtis wasn't there. He never got over the whole "dress like Taurtis" incident and hoped that as long as Taurtis was fine, that would never happen again. Even though, he hoped that he would be safe from Sam.

Grian yelped as he felt arms wrap around him. He turned his head and sighed in content once he saw who was embracing him in a giant bear hug. Taurtis peppered little kisses on him causing the other to giggle.

"We are in public, Taurtis," Grian said between giggles.

"Let them look. They'll see how much I love you" Taurtis giggled on his cheek.

"I can't because I don't want our secret exposed" He responded with another snicker.

Taurtis realized and placed one more kiss on his cheek before getting off him. The entire town practically knew about their relationship, except Sam of course. They were still cautious about flirting in public and they would do anything for the chance to hold hands and be the couple they tried desperately to hide, around other people. Taurtis would love to press kisses on the one he loved and Grian would be just as happy to be in his embrace and never let him go. They just have to hope for nights like these and times when Sam would leave them be.

"So, where is this night you planned for us going to start," Grian asked before getting swooped up by Taurtis' arms yet again.

"I got a lovely place for you, my little teacup" He responded, put him down, took his hand and dragged him to his surprise. Grian would pretend that he would hate the nicknames Taurtis gave him, but he could listen to them all day.

~

The two giggled as they sat in the sushi restaurant.  The two would go on and on about different things and didn't even hide the fact that they were more than friends. This was a time when they wouldn't even care. Then a question came to mind;

"Taurtis, how much did this cost?" Grian asked

"uhhhhhhh...so how has your day been?" Taurtis looked away and responded 

"Taurtis. How much did this cost?" He asked again

Taurtis mumbled the price and simply responded that he used the savings from his Torito business. Grian scolded him about using too much money but Taurtis was fine with it. Seeing his happiness was just enough for Taurtis, but that was the same for Grian. He even warned him one time that he would lock his wallet with his gym padlock if he kept wasting it. Taurtis took his hand and rubbed his palm with his thumb, he wanted nothing but to be able to kiss the one in front of him. He waited and wished that he will have his chance before the hourglass runs out of  sand, and they will have to pretend that they are just distant friends. Sam made them distant friends. He was like a guard dog when it came to Taurtis. Never to Grian

After paying the bill, the two left the restaurant holding the hands of each other.

~

The two sat on a park bench, embracing each other's company. Grian's head rested in the crook of his neck, Taurtis had an arm wrapped around him and he unconsciously rubbed circles around his arm. They cuddled after a while before Grian spoke

"This was an amazing night," he smiled 

"Anything for you" Taurtis smiled as well before the two looked into each other's eyes. The two closed the distance between them and embraced a long-overdue kiss. Taurtis cupped his cheek and deepened the kiss. Grian got closer and wrapped his arms around his neck. The two broke apart for air after a while and looked at each other before giggling. Taurtis then carried him home until they got near the house and put him down so Sam wouldn't get suspicious. They would have to be forced to be separated but nights like these?

It's worth it

A/N 

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! You can tell I like this one. 

this prompt was by Kitty_Katt14

This was really fun to write and I hope you enjoyed this.