{I Give You My Heart} Jam AU

Chapter 7 (May I Have This Dance?)

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That night Tom walked back into his room to see Gabby getting ready to go out, wearing a simple long skirt, boots and a rainbow cardigan.
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Tom:Heyy Gabby, what are you doing?

Gabby:Hello Tom, i was just wearing something comfortable for the bonfire party going outside!

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Then Tom remembered it, he didn't know if he was so eager about a party near a raging fire and he definitely didn't feel in the best mood to celebrate about something.
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Gabby:Are you coming? Everyone's gonna be there!

Tom:Thanks, maybe i might come along but only for a bit.

Gabby:If you're tired you don't have to come.

Tom:Don't worry i can try and handle it.

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The two walked outside of their room and began to go down the hall, though Tom wasn't so eager about the idea he thought that maybe he could at least try and get to know some of the other people in the circus, how bad could that possibly be?
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It was bad, the whole bonfire was basically just everyone dancing and playing instruments and some even getting drunk or making out, thankfully it seemed like most who were doing That were not minors, Gabby went over to the redhead and sat down next to her, the two began talking about stuff and enjoying each other's company.
Tom didn't really enjoy any of this, he sat down on a trunk looked around, that was until someone pulled him off the trunk and held him close, Tom looked at the person startled.
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Tom:Jake!?

Jake:Hellooo.

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Said the mummy in a non-sober tone, it seems that Jake had been drinking along with the others.
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Tom:Are you okay?

Jake:Suree.

Tom:You don't sound okay, have you been drinking?

Jake:Maybe just a little bit but not too much!

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Jake was clinging onto Tom so he wouldn't fall, which was enough to make the guy close to exploding, some were looking at them and making a face, Tom wasn't so sure what they meant nor did he want to. He sat Jake down next to him so he couldn't run away, the mummy hugged Tom by his torso.
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Jake:You look so prettyy.

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He said, Tom tried to keep it together and think that Jake was just slurring out random things because he was drunk, so he just played along with it, though again he wasn't used to compliments and so he didn't know how to react and only let out a nervous chuckle.
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Tom:You think so?

Jake:Mhm, and you're a very nice guy too, i especially find it funny how flustered you get when somebody compliments you.

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Jake wasn't so wrong about that, afterall that alone spread a deep teal color on Tom's face, he looked away as he heard the mummy giggle.
All of a sudden music started playing, some of the other members got up and started dancing, some dancing with their partners.
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Jake:Hey Tom.

Tom:Yes?

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Jake sat up and stood in front of him, he held out a hand for Tom to grab.
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Jake:May i have this dance?

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Tom was shocked, the thought of dancing with Jake sounded like a dream, or it could've been if only Tom knew how to dance.
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Tom:I would like to but i will have to reject, i'm not much of a dancer.

Jake:Is that so? Well i could help you with that.

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With that, Jake grabbed Tom's hand and pulled him up, he dragged him away from the bonfire party.
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They arrived back at the same balcony from this morning, the beaming music could still be heard from up there, Tom still felt hesitant, thinking he could make a bad impression but Jake reassured him that everything will be fine.
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Jake:Now, you just hold both of my hands for starters.

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Tom held both of Jake's hands, then they slowly moved together, Tom tried to follow Jake's movements and body language, he was still a bit stiff from nervousness but as they kept dancing he started to feel like he was getting a hang of it.
When they were a bit closer to the edge of the balcony, Tom looked down where the bonfire was still going and he noticed the way the blonde girl and big guy were dancing, the big guy had a hand on the blonde girl's waist while he held her other hand, something about that made Tom want to try it, without realizing he had moved his hand down to hold Jake's waist, that caught the mummy off guard, he began to blush deeply at the delicate touch.
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Jake:Tom?

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When Tom snapped back to reality he looked down and realized what he was doing, he let go, thinking he made Jake uncomfortable.
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Tom:Oh gosh i'm so sorry, i was distracted i didn't mean to do that!

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He felt the cold touch of Jake's hand over his cheek, his face growing warm.
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Jake:Hey it's okay, you're still learning, and that was actually a nice alternative to dancing with a partner.

Tom:You think so?

Jake:Of course!

Tom:Thank you.

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Jake smiled, they decided to head back to their dorms, they arrived at Jake's dorm and were saying goodnight to each other.
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Tom:Again thank you for that little dancing lesson, and i also hope you get better from all the drinking.

Jake:Anytime, but what do you mean?

Tom:Like you were very drunk, and you were saying a lot of stuff that you probably didn't even know or meant.

Jake:Hmm, well i have to tell you something, i wasn't actually drunk.

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Tom's eyes widen, he was shocked, so all this time Jake was just messing with him?
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Jake:Oh and i actually meant everything i said to you.

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Jake leaned closer and pressed his lips on Tom's cheek, which was still covered.
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Jake:Now goodnight Tom, hope you have a peaceful slumber, see you tomorrow!

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Jake sticked his tongue out teasingly before he walked inside of his dorm and shut the door, leaving a very confused and flustered Tom outside, standing almost paralyzed by what just happened.
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Tom:.. Oh.

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Tom walked away as he held his cheek, the one Jake had planted his kiss on, Tom felt himself boiling from everything.
He finally arrived to his dorm, he walked inside and fell face first on his bed, he fell asleep for how tired he was from that long day.
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(A/N:Ik this part took a lot but please bare with me i'm under a lot of stress :').