Short Stories

Tangtho: Enemies In... Love? pt12

Tango had practically thanked Scott over fifty times. "TANGO!!! SERIOUSLY, YOU DON'T NEED TO THANK ME!!! Plus, Etho said he wanted you there, so if anything, you should thank Etho!" Tango paused, "W-wait... Etho wanted me there...?" Scott nodded his head. "Yeah, and I was also going to invite you either way, so..."

"OH! Also, Etho told me about you two's little cuddle sessions last night!~" Tango's face turned as red as a beet. "I-I, well... I, uhm.... Hah...." Scott only laughed at Tango's reaction, catching Jimmy's attention, the cod was petting one of the many owls in the mail tower. "Scott, stop tormenting Tango!" This just made Scott laugh even harder, as Tango hid his face in his hands. Jimmy slightly rolled his eyes before turning back to the owl. Once Scott had calmed down enough to speak, he took a few deep breaths before continuing what he was going to say before.

"But, what I was going to say, Etho seems to really like you, I think I've ever seen him this happy before... Well... There was once, but that is not my story to tell. In all seriousness, he likes you, Tango, it's kinda obvious, even if you nor Etho actually realize it." Tango twitched his tail, but before anyone could say anything, a slight knock came from the entrance. The trio turned to look at who it was. "Ah, good evening, Etho! Do you need something?"

"Uh... Do you think I could borrow Tango?" The Blazebornes face turned almost as red as his hair. Scott smiled, "Of course!" The elf/owl hybrid slightly pushed Tango forward, urging him to go with Etho. Tango sighed a bit but nodded his head. Etho quietly apologized to Scott as he and Tango left the tower. As they walked, Tango spoke up, "What do you need, Foxy Boy?~" Ethos's face flushed a light pink at the nickname, but quickly shook his head, deciding to question Tango about it later. "I'll tell you in a moment... I just want to tell you somewhere we aren't... Uhm, you know... With fewer people."

Tango nodded, understanding that maybe this was a private thing that Etho didn't want anyone else to hear. The Blazeborne glanced past Etho, instantly spotting Skizz, who had appeared out of nowhere. Tango twitched his tail once, signaling to Skizz that he was fine and felt safe. Skizz gave Tango a slight nod of his head before going off, most likely to find Impulse and Zed.

Tango continued to follow Etho, as they walked, Tango noticed that they had gone to the very edge of the Empire. Barely anyone ever went here, unless they were leaving or coming into the Empire. "Uhm... Wh-why are we, uh, here...?" Etho looked very hesitant to say what he wanted to say. "U-uhm... I just, uhm..." Tango heard Etho quietly curse under his breath. "Take your time, Etho..." Tango gave the prince a small smile, which seemed to help, a lot. "Can... Can you promise me that you won't hate me...?" Tango quickly nodded his head, a smile still plastered into his face. I mean, how could he hate Etho? "I... I like you, Tango... I mean, you're just really nice and whatnot and I just-" Etho was cut off by Tango hugging him. "Wha-what...?"

"I like you too, ya big idiot!" Etho was taken aback by what Tango said. "R-really? I thought you would be weirded out considering the fact of us meeting only a few days ago..." Tango shrugged, "And? That happens sometimes! I mean, I think that's what happened with two friends of mine... Scar and Grian were their names! Just two people in love who live in the desert! That's kinda their entire schick!!!" Tango said with a laugh, causing Etho to laugh a bit. "So... Do you want to be, uhm, my boyfriend, maybe...?" Tango laughed a bit more, pulling Etho down just low enough to give him a small kiss on the tip of his nose. "Of course, Etho... I'd love to be..." Love dripped from Tango's voice, this simple thing made Etho practically melt into Tango's touch.