Short Stories

Tangtho: Enemies In... Love? pt13

When Tango had gotten home, he immediately told the others about it. Impulse and Zed were just as excited and happy as Tango, while Skizz seemed a bit weary but still supportive. Tango was so happy about him and Etho now being together, that he nearly forgot to tell the others that he was invited to Scott and Jimmy's engagement party.

For the next couple of days, Tango would visit Etho, who, along with Scott, would help Tango with what he was going to wear for the party, as it was more of a "high-class" party. On the day of the party, Tango was with Etho. The party didn't start until the sun was at its highest point in the sky. So, just for the moment, the two lovers were lying on Ethos's bed, just cuddling. The pair had started to get into the habit of doing this. Just cuddling and doing nothing else. No talking, no moving, no nothing. Just cuddling and silently enjoying each other's company.

Every once and a while, Tango would start to drift off, but he would always try to wake himself, it usually didn't work but at least he tried... This was one of those times. Tango slowly drifted in and out of consciousness as Etho slowly rubbed small circles into the Blazebornes lower back, right above his tail. Tango quietly hummed, sleepily pulling himself closer to Etho, slightly smiling in contentment. However, just as Tango was almost fully asleep, a loud knock came on the bedroom door. Etho groaned a bit but sat up to not shout into Tango's ears. "Yeah!?"

"ETHO, ARE YOU ALMOST READY!? ME AND YOUR MOTHER NEED YOU!!" Etho sighed, quietly apologizing to Tango, he pulled himself out of bed to go and get ready. Tango, who was now sitting up and trying to rub the tiredness from his eyes, watched as Etho grabbed what he was going to wear before retreating to the connected bathroom to change. When Etho came back out, Tango had collapsed back on the bed, obviously too tired to even try to stay awake.

Etho smiled under his mask a bit, though... Speaking of which, he needed to tell and show, Tango about the scar... Hmm, that'll have to wait till later. Etho walked over to the door, quietly opening and closing it. "Yes, Father. You needed me?" His father only nodded his head, gesturing for Etho to follow him. After a bit of walking, Etho found himself standing in front of both of his parents.

"You and that Blazeborne are starting to get too close. Neither I nor your Mother want to see you anywhere near that creature." Etho stared at his parents in disbelief, but he specifically felt the need to try and take his father down a peg or two. "Hm... And what will happen if I don't stop seeing him?" His parents looked a bit surprised as they were used to Etho just listening. "W-well... You'll no longer be our son if you continue this!" Etho took note of how his mother gave his father a look. He didn't know what that look meant, but she didn't look happy... "Excuse me... WHAT!? YOU WOULD DISOWN HIM JUST FOR BEING WITH A BLAZEBORNE!?!" Both Etho and his father took a few steps back from his mother. "I... Uh..."

"NO, GET OUT. NOW!!!" After a quick bow to his mother, Ethos's father instantly left the room. "I'm sorry, Etho. I didn't think he would stoop that low just to try and keep you away from your friend." Etho slightly shifted a bit, "Uhm... Y-yeah, friend..." The queen's eyes widened, "You two are... Your dating?" The prince slowly looked down, nodding his head a bit. "Hehe... I guess I should have guessed this... I mean, you have been zoning out a lot. I'm going to guess you were dreaming about your new partner?" Ethos's face turned as red as a beet, "MA!"

-Time skip-

Tango had just finished getting ready, with some help from Scott. He was wearing the dress that Scott had turned into well... Originally it was just supposed to be pants, but somehow Scott managed to turn it into a whole tuxedo. How he did it, Tango had no idea, but he was still very grateful. The pair were waiting for Jimmy and Etho. "And Jim says I take awhile to get ready! I got ready and helped you get ready, and neither Jim nor Etho are done yet!" Tango laughed at Scott's genuine annoyance. "Oh, hush!" They started to talk about very random things as they waited for their respected partners.

Eventually, Jimmy walked over to them. "Before either of you say anything, I was helping Lizzie with something. I finished a little bit ago!" Scott rolled his eyes, while Tango slightly bit his tongue to stop himself from laughing. After a few seconds, they heard someone practically running to catch up with them. Tango's ears perked up when he saw that it was Etho. "I am SO sorry!!! I was dealing with an extremely odd interaction with my parents! Phew..."

With that, the four of them made their way to the ballroom, Scott and Jimmy had their arms linked while Tango and Etho had their tails tangled into one another. Scott had been rambling about something an owl told him. Tango paused, causing Etho to stop as well. "What did your father need you for earlier?" The Blazeborne asked, genuinely curious why Ethos's parents needed him. "Ah, long story... I'll tell you later, alright, Lux?" Tango nodded his head before grabbing Etho's hand and intertwining their fingers. Etho's heart skipped a beat at the action.

The pair turned to continue their walk to the ballroom, only to spot Tango's parents close by. Tango's grip tightened on Etho's hand. "You're fine, Lux. Just stay by me and you'll be fine." Tango slightly nodded his head as they started to walk forward. As they past Tango's parents, he swore that they had recognized him, which made him want to freeze, but Etho kept walking, making sure Tango stayed by his side at all times.

Once they were past the King and Queen of Netherwood, Tango let out a sigh he didn't even realize he was holding. "You alright?" Tango hummed, slightly shifting closer to Etho, who moved so that an arm was resting on Tango's shoulder. "Can we go...? To the party, I mean..." Etho smiled, "Of course, Lux."