ONE-SHOTS

Always - the Simpsons

This *technically* wasn't requested, but I still want to tag people. So. cazofthetrash, WonderGirl1059 and Nancyhungergames, this is for you. It's a Dimbo (Jimbo x Dolph) fanfiction, a coming-out story, and I'm just gonna see where it goes! It may switch between POVs (point of views). Hope you enjoy it!!

DOLPH'S POV

I have to tell him.

It's getting too hard to bear. Having to look at him every day and dealing with the fact he doesn't know. He'll never know. The fact that he's so close to me but I can't confess, because I know he'll hate me for it. But he has to know.

I pick up my phone and try to type out a message. But the words seem so empty, so shallow. I dial his number then hang up before he can answer. Eventually, I decide I have to say it in person. He won't believe me otherwise.

I text him. Something short. Meet me behind the theatre in half an hour. The number of times I have to write and rewrite this small sentence before I send it is crazy. I want to ask him not to bring anyone else. But I don't know how, all I can focus on is not deleting that simple message. I watch as the "read" symbol appeared next to it. Then the little bubble to show he was replying... I hold my breath. It takes a second to load. It's just one word.

OK.

JIMBO'S POV

I read his message twice before replying. I considered texting Kearney to ask him to meet us there but thought better of it. If he wanted Kearney there he'd have said.

I wonder why he's asking me to meet him. There are loads of reasons spinning around in my head but one idea comes to the front. But it's impossible. Crazy. But you never know with Dolph.

I take my bike and carry it across the lawn onto the road in front. I know Springfield like the back of my hand and arrive at the little alley within minutes. Dolph is already there. His red-brown hair is covering one eye and his cheeks are flushed. The light's shining from a little gap between the rooftops, framing his hair like a halo. I shake my head.

"Hey, you were quick," he says.

"Yeah. So what is it you wanted to talk to me about?"

His eyes drop to the floor. "Well, you see..."

DOLPH'S POV

"I understand if you hate me for this. But I just needed to tell someone. Ever since I met you I-"

I don't know what I'm doing. What I'm saying. The words are tumbling out of my mouth before I can stop them. As I try to explain he's just staring at me. In shock. Disbelief. And something else...

"I've had a huge crush on you. And I haven't even come out to my dads but I felt like I could tell you. I'm gay. So punch me. Tell everyone. But whatever you do..." I take a deep breath. "Please don't say you hate me."

JIMBO'S POV

For a moment I can't speak. This can't be happening. I can visibly see everything he's held inside him come out. He looks more relaxed now, maybe happier; but scared.

"I can't believe you thought I'd hate you." I reach forward. My hand strokes his then pulls away a little. Cautiously I take it, my fingers wrapping around his dark yellow ones. He looks up at me.

"The truth - is I feel the same." I can see the shock register on his face, in his dark eyes. He doesn't believe me. "Honestly." Now I feel bad for all those gay jokes, accusations, homophobic comments, because it's just making this so much harder.

DOLPH'S POV

I want to believe him. I really do. But if he's lying I don't think I could stand it. I look up through my hair and see him smiling slightly. I can see he's not faking it.

I can't believe it. Jimbo Jones likes me? I can't help smiling. His grin widens and he leans down towards me. And his lips meet mine.

At first, I was surprised. But I kiss him back. A minute later he pulls away. He's still smirking. I am too.

JIMBO'S POV

"You're a surprisingly good kisser," he tells me. I punch him lightly on the arm but he immediately puts his hand to it. "Ow!"

We sit down in the alleyway. The ground is dirty but unexpectedly comfortable. "You know, you're a much better kisser than Shauna." He smiles a little.

We sit in silence for a little while. Then he says, "I didn't know you- I mean, liked boys."

"I don't. Not normally." He shivers and I move closer. The sun fades away and the alley is dark. I want to stay in this moment forever. But he eventually stands up and I follow. We grab our bikes.

DOLPH'S POV

"See you later," I say as I climb onto the saddle. There's a balloon of happiness inside me but I keep a straight face.

"Bye, Dolphin," he says as I set off, down the road. I shout back but I'm smiling. For once, something's going my way.

And I feel like it'll never stop.

So there you have it, my first ever Dimbo oneshot! I'll let you decide what you think. Expect more Dimbo (and maybe Burnsmithers) in future, but until then... hope you enjoyed!