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[helpdesk_hero]

There's Just No Helping Ninjas


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[kyley_b]

"Okay, that I understand," Kyle says. "It's freestyle." He might not know jazz, but he listens to a lot of rap.

He smiles. "I think I'll like it. I-- oh, oh, I think it's starting."

[helpdesk_hero]

Starting is a good thing, and David moves his seat closer to Kyle's so they can sit thigh to thigh. The contact is nice and he leans his head against Kyle's shoulder as he waits for things to play.

[kyley_b]

If there's a heaven, Kyle will think later that it might be those hours he spends with David is the Spotted Cat that night. Pressed close, the music rolling over them and making their bodies sway in response, his entire world David's radiant smile.

It's late and the formal concert has ended, but jazz musicians just hop up on stage, playing with each other whether they know one another or not. It's chaos in the best way, people brought together by music.

Kyle gets up to go to the bathroom, not terribly surprised when he comes back to find an attractive woman asking David to dance.

"Go on," he says as he sits back down, smiling. "You know you wanna."

[helpdesk_hero]

He'd been trying to tell the woman he wasn't really in the mood to dance, because he just wanted Kyle to come back and restore the magic. But he knows he has to figure things out.

"You sure I can't convince you, Kyle?"

[kyley_b]

"You really want me stepping all over your feet?" On the dancefloor, swing dancers are spinning and kicking, while other less impressive dancers move on the outside.

[helpdesk_hero]

"Well, I like you," David says, but the woman still looks like she wants to press the issue. But, well, david has to ask.

"This is your chance, Kyle. Let me know what you want."

[kyley_b]

Kyle looks at David with frank adoration. He looks at the woman waiting and shrugs apologetically. "Sorry, he's mine and it's his birthday." He gets up and offers his hands to David.

"I'll try not to embarrass you too much."

[helpdesk_hero]

"You don't embarrass me when I love you," David answers, pulling Kyle to his feet and over to the edge of the floor, with the people who don't dance as vigorously. The people that Kyle should be able to keep up with.

[kyley_b]

"You say that NOW."

Kyle has almost no rhythm. It's frankly hilarious, and he's well aware that a few people are definitely amused by his attempts to groove with his handsome date. He can't bring himself to mind, though.

[helpdesk_hero]

"I also am the one who get to decide what I do and don't like," he was happy to point out.

And maybe some people find it funny, but David just likes spending this time with him. And if he can lure Kyle into something a bit slower, he absolutely will.

"This might be the best birthday ever."

[kyley_b]

"Of course."

It's sweaty and loud but Kyle is so happy to press himself close to David as the tempo slows.

"Good. I wanted you to remember it forever."

[helpdesk_hero]

"Well, I'll keep it all. Provided there are no angry or annoyed telepaths. Or I don't get full on amnesia."

Which with his brain seems highly unlikely. He pulls Kyle closer and smiles, humming along with the music as they dance.

[kyley_b]

"Your life is so weird." Says the guy who has seen God with his own two eyes.

It's nearly three AM, the party still going, when Kyle starts flagging. "Think I might pass out," he tells his boyfriend.

[helpdesk_hero]

"Says the guy whose home town got attacked by a giant robot while i was visiting," David teased.

The dancing was wonderful, but even David could see his boyfriend just about sagging.

"Piggy ride to the hotel?"

[kyley_b]

"Pfft, it wasn't that giant, we've had bigger."

Kyle laughs. "That's a hell of a long way, dude, we took a cab! But if you're game we can see how far you get."

[helpdesk_hero]

"Fine, you're right," David laughs. "I'll call a cab and then put you to bed."

[kyley_b]

He leans close, lips by David's ear.

"Yeah, you better put me to bed."

[helpdesk_hero]

"Do you even have the energy?" David laughs. It seems so impossible. But he'll do what is asked if it's wanted. Because he would absolutely want it too.

[kyley_b]

"It's your birthday, David. I can summon the strength to do whatever you want me to."

[helpdesk_hero]

"And if all I want is to lay in your arms and sleep late?" David asks, smiling.

[kyley_b]

"Then that's what you get."

He kisses him softly, unaware of anybody else in the moment.

"I want to make you happy."

[helpdesk_hero]

"You already do," David answers, guiding his boyfriend out of the club.

[kyley_b]

Outside, waiting to flag a cab in between the night and the dawn, Kyle takes David's hand.

He's managed to mostly put Tommy's words out of his head, but they return now.

"David? You're really special. I know how lucky I am to have you."

[helpdesk_hero]

What? Where was that coming from? David looks at Kyle and smiles so soft at him.

"I'm lucky to have you too," David answers, his voice so happy, so fond. "I adore you."

[kyley_b]

Kyle nods, throat too tight to speak. He wants to say so much, but it's all just a variation on 'I love you, let me show you how much I love you, please don't ever go.'

He realises with shock as he waves at a taxi that David is his first real love. No matter what happens, that will always be a fact. He's not David's - of that he's quite sure, and he thinks of Tommy again with his perfect looks and his still-the-best-in-bed status - but that's okay.

He gets the door for David like a gentleman and then climbs in after him, still silent.