Roses and dirty little notes on post-its

5

Finding out that Theo can't ice skate was probably one of the best discoveries of Liam's life, because he got to take Theo to the rink and teach him how.

Theo refused to let go of him that day, expression cool even though he clutched at Liam's jacket so hard his knuckles got white. And they fell in a heap multiple times. It was so great. And it was endearing to see Theo flushed from the coldness, his nose and cheeks dusted pink. It was undoubtedly one of Liam's favorite memories of them.

But now, watching him gracefully swirl around? That is even better. Theo is a natural. He learned pretty quickly and is more than decent. And watching him gives Liam a sense of pride and also 'jesus fuckingchrist that's so fucking hot'.

Which, it is. Watching him should be considered a holy experience, as far as Liam is concerned. It's like the world outside him didn't exist, the people in the background becoming no more than white noise at this point.

Theo came to a stop beside him and offered him one of his Bluetooth earbuds. Liam raised an eyebrow and took it, putting it in and gladly letting Theo pull him along.

Liam has to muffle his surprised laughter with his hand when the music starts. He didn't want the other people skating to think that he's crazy. After all, what would you say if you saw a grown man cackle madly?

He doesn't know why he expected some kind of punk song. Actually, he doesn't know what it was that he expected, but it certainly wasn't this.

So when the tune of Purple Passion starts playing, he bites the palm of his hand, looking up and finding Theo's eyes reflecting the same mirth.

" So?" Says Theo, "Tango on ice with me?" and Liam nods letting Theo twirl him around.

Liam's heart feels like it's bursting with happiness. The fluttering in his chest won't stop and as he and Theo continue gliding around the rink, smiling so wide it hurts, he thinks there was nowhere else he'd rather be. No one he'd rather be with.

He is aware that people are staring now, and giving them a wide berth as they move with increasing speed. One of his hands is in Theo's, the other resting on Theo's shoulder. Theo's other hand is at his waist,
guiding him gently.

They separated for a moment, spinning on their own before coming back together.

Liam is glad that Mason forced him to take those dancing classes with him when they were young,
because even if doing it on ice was different, those certainly make it somehow easier.

Still, on the next swirl, Liam lost his balance and fell backwards. He grabbed Theo's jacket in an attempt to save himself, which meant Theo also came down with him.

They landed on the ground with an oof. They stared at each other for a moment before bursting out laughing.

Neither registered the sound of applause.