Chapter 11

The next evening he was a little worried about going to the bar. He wasn't sure how everything would work out after last night.

But as always, he made it to the bar without a problem, this time not so early. He left his guitar on the wall and went to get a drink, he bypassed the beer and got a glass of Jaeger, he needed the strong drink tonight.

Going and claiming their table, he leaned back and listened to Arthur do his last song, being 'Check Yes, Juliet' by We the Kings.

"Check yes Juliet

Are you with me?

Rain is falling down on the sidewalk

I won't go until you come outside

Check yes Juliet

Kill the limbo

I'll keep tossing rocks at your window

There's no turning back for us tonight

Lace up your shoes

Ayo ayo

Here's how we do

Run baby run

Don't ever look back

They'll tear us apart if you give them the chance

Don't sell your heart, don't say we're not meant to be

Run baby run, forever we'll be

You and me

Check yes Juliet

I'll be waiting

Wishing, wanting yours for the taking

Just sneak out and don't tell a soul goodbye

Check yes Juliet

Here's the countdown:

3, 2, 1, now fall in my arms now

They can change the locks, don't let them change your mind

We're flying through the night

We're flying through the night

Way up high

The view from here is getting better with you

By my side

Run baby run

Don't ever look back

They'll tear us apart if you give them the chance

Don't sell your heart, don't say we're not meant to be

Run baby run, forever will be, you and me."

Gil smiled and enjoyed the song and performance. He got up and slunk to the wall, avoiding Arthur as he walked to their table. Getting his guitar he stole the stage, starting his usual barrage of alternative and punk rock. His last song was 'I Need You' by Saving Abel.

Playing, he didn't really know how to feel, he didn't know what Arthur felt, but he wanted to know.

"Love me not Love me do

Whatever you want it's your right to choose

Breaking the silence in haste of the day

Screamin out loud just to hear me say

I need you

Like the sun needs the rain

Can't think of any better way to say

I need you say you need me too

Who needs you Baby I need you

Can't chase this dream if I don't know what you mean

Cause we're worlds apart we can't change who we are

So lets break all the silence in the haste of the day

Scream out loud let me hear you say

I need you

Like the sun needs the rain

Can't think of any better way to say

I need you say you need me too

Who needs you, Baby I need you."

He smiled, finally feeling the song he played. Leaving the stage, he sat by Arthur, who in the past hour had really knocked back a lot of rum. Gil drank his Jaeger, and looked at him.

Arthur stared and finally said. "Come outside."

Gil blinked but before he could say anything, Arthur was out the door. He sighed, got up, and went out, looking around for the Brit.

As he was looking, he was roughly shoved against the wall, his face was grabbed, and someone's lips were crashed to his.

Stunned, he stood there still. He smelled and tasted rum, and didn't have to look to know Arthur was kissing him.

Wait....Arthur...was kissing him.

Since it took his so long to notice, Arthur was already pulling away, thinking he was rejected. Gil grabbed him by his shirt collar and kissed him, hard.

Now it was Arthurs turn to be the surprised one, but he got over his shock a lot faster than Gil. When they broke apart Arthur grumbled.

"Just a song my ass!"

Gil laughed "What was I supposed to say? Oh yeah, by the way, I seriously like you?"

"I would have accepted it!"

Gil rolled his eyes "Well I accept this, assault of my face."

"It's not assault if you like it." He grumbled

"No....I'm pretty sure it's still assault."

"If you don't shut up I will show you real assault." Arthur growled, blushing lightly

Gil smirked "You couldn't hit the awesome me if you wanted."

A smack across the face knocked his ego down a few notches. "Don't underestimate a British man!" Arthur called, walking back into the bar.

Gil followed him, rubbing his face, still looking surprised. He sat down next to Arthur, incredibly happy.

It had been a really long time since he had been so excited about a kiss. Smiling softly he finished off his drink.

"You know...that duet competition is coming up." Arthur started

Gil looked at him "Yes...it is. You suggesting we do it?"

Arthur nodded, drinking.

Gil frowned. He wanted to of course, but how well would that go?

"I'll do it with you." He answered, not really thinking about all the effort and planning it would require.

Arthur smiled "Good. Then I will be seeing you tomorrow." He left his number on the table and walked out.

Gil blinked. This wouldn't go well. What the hell did they sing? Most songs with duets had male and female vocals. Or one person sang more than the other, and the way Gil and Arthur were, they would not agree on who got more spotlight.

He ordered another drink. This was going to be exciting...

Thoughts?