Danny sighed as he looked across the van to see Gio, the drummer of the band he was in, Evilyn, derping at his phone, probably sending it to a fan. Sometimes Danny felt jealous of the fans because Gio always seemed to prefer spending time with them at gigs but then remembered that he gets to see Gio all the time on tour, especially in the hotel rooms. Chuckling to himself, he thought of the time Gio laid directly on top of him, thankfully, he had been covered with a duvet so the older man couldn’t feel himself struggling to control his genitalia. Gio had found it amusing but he had not. He had been terrified that the Italian would have felt something. He dreaded to think what would have happened if he had...
“Danny we’re here, mate.” Gio looked at Danny who was staring at him. Awkwardly, Gio coughed and mentioned having to set up and left the van.
Danny smiled. He was perfection, he thought to himself. More than once, Danny had caught himself thinking about what it would be like to kiss him. His lips...
“Oi lazy, get your ass out here and help” Ryder called to him. Right, he should help. Getting out of the car, he noticed how muscular the drummer of the band was. The male was carrying in multiple parts of his drum kit grinning wildly.
"He loves that drum kit far too much to be normal" James remarked. It was true. Gio did love those drums more than anything. Almost as much as he loved Lola and that was a lot.
Once all the equipment had been brought inside, Gio began mantling his instrument, taking special care when placing them and moving them around. Running his hands over the smooth metal and plastic of his drums. Unaware that the rest of the band were staring at him, confused and concerned for his mental health. Everyone but Danny who was only focused on how happy his friend looked. Some day, he wished to make him as happy as the drums did, maybe even more so. Deciding that today was the day, he walked over to Gio and sat down next to him.
"Hey dude, do you want any help?" He asked. Maybe helping him would make Gio see how useful he was and then he might want to spend more time with him.
"No it's cool. I can do this myself. I'd rather no one else touch my drums, yeah?" Danny was taken back by how harsh his friend had been. Disappointedly, he got up and walked away to the toilets.
Gio not for the first time, was unaware of his surroundings and began singing to the instrument in front of him.
I don't want a lot for christmas, there is just one thing I need. I don't care about the presents underneath the christmas tree. I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know. Make my wish come true, baby all I want for christmas.. is...yoouuuuu
Yet again, the Italien was running his hands up and down the metal and plastic as though he was unable to contain his desire for it, despite it being an inanimate object. His inner thoughts about the drums were interrupted when Danny coughed
"Can I talk to you privately?" The voice was almost inaudible yet Gio had heard him. For god sake he thought. All he wanted was to be alone with the drums. Nothing wrong with that. Still Danny was one of his best friends and he deserved his attention too.
"Sure, what's up?" He asked, not taking his eyes off the instrument in front of him.
"Uh okay, I'm sort of..." His voice got quieter and was inaudible.
"Sorry? What was that?"
"I'minlovewithyouandhavebeensincewefirstmetbackinmarch" Danny blushed. Oh shit. Danny was in love with him. He should probably tell him the truth.
"Look mate, I'm flattered and everything and I don't blame you, I mean, look at me. I'm fiiiiiine" He joked. "No but seriously, I can't love you, I'm in love with someone else. Sorry.." Danny's heart stopped. He knew it. Of course Gio couldn't love him.
"Who?" He whispered.
"I uh.." Gio glanced nervously at the drumkit before getting on the floor and wrapping himself around the snare drum. "We've been in a secret relationship for a few weeks. I'm sorry, we didn't want to tell anyone. I didn't think it was serious, but we're getting married in January!" Gio's face lit up. He was clearly in love and nothing Danny said could change that.
"I'm sorry Danny. I wish it could be differently but it's not. I hope we can remain friends?"
"Sure..." Danny sighed and left Gio embracing his lover.
In January, Gio and the drumkit were happily married. Moans and bangs could be heard from the honeymoon suite all night. It's safe to say, after that night, the drumkit was no longer a virgin.
