Mitch glanced up the stairs again, as he swayed along to the Christmas music that played throughout the house.
Not that he'd been counting, but it had been at least 10 minutes since Avi dispersed from the holiday party, into the upper story of the 'Superfruit House', as Scott had called it once.
He averted his gaze back onto the little group he was mingling with, nodding at comment of some kind, before looking back at the stairs.
As his eyes landed back on the stairs, he saw the familiar bass heading towards the door. He went unnoticed by the other party-goers as he slipped out of the house, closing the door behind him.
Mitch's eyebrows knitted together. Surely, Avi wouldn't leave without announcing his departure.
"Be right back," he muttered, before slipping away from the group, and heading towards the door.
He sipped his drink modestly as he opened the door, and exited the house.
"Mr. Kaplan," he sang out, as he looked down at Avi, who had taken a seat on the steps.
Avi glanced up at him, "Hey," he replied.
Mitch sat down next to him, before pushing his bangs out of his eyes. "It's a lot easier to enjoy a party when you're actually at the party," he informed the older man, wisely.
Avi chuckled, "I'm aware. I just needed some air," he replied with a shrug.
Mitch nodded, before looking outward, eyeing the houses that were illuminated with colorful lights.
"There's air inside," Mitch pointed out, before looking back at Avi.
Avi playfully rolled his eyes, "Thanks, Smartass," he muttered.
Mitch smiled proudly before placing his elbow against his knee and propping his head up in his hand. "Seriously, what's bothering the big, bad bass?" He questioned.
Avi shook his head, before standing up. He extended his hand towards Mitch. "Walk with me," he instructed simply.
Mitch furrowed his eyebrows, but took his hand anyway, and let him lead him down the stairs, towards the sidewalk.
"Where are we going?" Mitch inquired, looking back at the house as they walked farther and farther away from it.
Avi shrugged, "Does it matter?"
"I randomly disappeared, Scott might have an aneurysm," Mitch joked.
Avi laughed, "I think he'll be okay for a little bit. He has Alex. And Kevin has Alyssa. And Esther has Darien. And Kirstie has Jeremy," he pointed out.
Mitch smirked, "That's your problem. You don't like being on Team Single," he pointed out.
"I usually don't mind, but everyone there seems to have someone," Avi pointed out.
Mitch looked down sheepishly, "I don't," he noted.
A smile formed on Avi's face, "I know. That's why I'm taking you hostage," he replied, before giving the smaller hand a light squeeze.
Mitch smiled, cheekily, "I think I'm okay with that," he assured him.
"That's good to hear."
They walked hand-in-hand, admiring the stunning, vibrant lights that decorated the houses along the road.
"I'm not saying that you have to, but I wouldn't be the least bit upset if you wanted to sing," Avi blurted out as they walked. A coy grin formed on his face, hoping Mitch would do so. Just like pretty much everyone, he loved to hear him sing.
Mitch scoffed playfully, "You only like me for my voice. Mommy is offended," he exclaimed in an over exaggerated tone.
"You're right. Now sing, Mommy," Avi quipped, smirking when Mitch playfully shoved him.
Mitch cleared his throat, smiling happily as he decided what to sing. A smirk formed on his face when he thought of something.
"I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus," he sang out proudly, before stepping in Avi's path, bringing him to an abrupt stop.
Avi raised both eyebrows at him, "Does that make me Santa?" He questioned as Mitch slipped his arms around his neck.
Mitch cocked his head to the side, smirking up at him, "Does it?" He challenged.
Avi chuckled, "Does it?" He mocked.
Mitch scoffed, "Just, shut up and kiss me already," he ordered.
"As you wish," he replied, before happily obliging.
A/N: I don't think I mentioned it in the table of contents, these are drabbles, so they're gonna be short and simple. I mean, some may be longer than others, depending on my own bias oops fight me. The final chapter will be a full length thing, no worries. Leave me a comment with suggestions for the other ships. I have idea for a lot them, but there are some that I have no clue what to write. *cough* Kavi, Olusonado, and Mevin are stressing me out rn. You obviously know which two are gonna be easiest for me to write ;) COMMENT OK ILY STAY FCUTE
