Word Count; 919
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" God Damnit! "
A piece of popcorn tumbled down Dan's face, rolled past his nose and fell into his lap. Arin was trying to catch popcorn in his mouth, but sucked rather hard at it. He tossed up another one, sticking out his tongue for added support.
It was airborne; it was now down his shirt. He grumbled as he dug it out, not enjoying the suddenly itchy feeling.
He attempted the not so spectacular stunt again and again, but to no avail, hitting himself or occasionally Dan in the face with popcorn. The two were curled up in a massive blanket, enjoying the weekend without any parents with terrible movies and junkfood. Dan leaned into him, reaching for something across the younger boy.
" Arin. Babe. Watch this. " Dan smiled as he pulled a bag of marshmallows away from Arin hip. In the dim light of a single lamp and a TV, Arin watched Dan stuffed a marshmallow into his mouth. He moved a bit away from Arin, spitting the marshmallow into the air. He had to lean back into Arin rather harshly to catch the projectile treat, but he caught it with as much finesse as he could.
Arin was amazed, pretending to unbuckle his pajama pants quite fiercely. Dan laughed as Arin muttered underneath his breath, eyeing Dan in an almost crazed way. " I mean, if you insist-" Arin teased, exposing just enough of his boxers to make Dan shove him. He took the stunt marshmallow out of his mouth, almost swallowing it when he had caught it. He wasn't even sure that the trick would work in the first place, but at least he impressed Arin.
Arin took a marshmallow for himself, putting it in between his teeth as gently as he could. He turned to Dan with raised eyebrows suggestively, afraid to talk. Dan took the bait, leaning forward with a smile to try and remove it, only for Arin to grab his forearms and push him against the couch. " No fair! I'm like, half your size!" Dan laughed as Arin pecked his forehead after spitting the marshmallow to who know's where. He erupted into giggles as Arin moved to kiss underneath his jaw." Arin! No, stop-" Dan yelped playfully as he tried to throw him off with no success.
Dan, writhing to free himself, managed to pull an arm away from the couch. He placed it on the side of Arin's face gently, now leading him to his lips. Arin obliged happily. He let his boyfriend's arms free so that he could wrap them lazily around his neck and keep him in place. Dan was still smiling a giggling into the kiss, making it bubbly and hard to breath. " I love you. " he breathed as he moved Arin's face away from his.
Arin's heart fluttered as he looked down at Dan. It seemed so long ago that he despised this amazing gift, hating both his feelings and how Dan actually liked him as well. Now they were here, kissing and laughing on Dan's couch like nothing had happened. Those months of feeling miserable disappeared so quickly while he was with Dan. Arin should have kissed him a lot sooner.
" I love you too. "
Arin let Dan push him off, finally free. " I don't ever want to wrestle with you. My skinny ass simply can't. " Dan laughed. He threw off his blanket, quite hot after the play. " Dude, you have long legs. Just...headlock me. " Arin suggested. Dan raised an eyebrow, grabbing a handful of popcorn.
" Arin. You would literally be in my crotch if I did that. "
Arin shrugged with a smug look. " I wouldn't complain if you did. My birthday is coming up so it might be a nice surprise. " Dan rolled his eyes and shoved most of the popcorn in his mouth in one go. " Arin. Your birthdays in January. It's fucking May. "
It was May.
Fuck.
Arin scoffed as Dan swallowed an impossible amount of popcorn with a triumphant look. " Don't worry babe. My junk is always available for the touching. " Dan offered. Arin snuggled back up against him, teasingly touching his thigh. " And does that mean now? "
Dan moved his hand away easily and proceeded to shove a piece of popcorn up his nose. Arin winced as he blew it out, Dan chuckling. He would have to use that trick on Ross. " By anytime, I mean after we finish this movie and in my room. " Arin could tell he was joking, but he stretched himself over Dan's lap, arching his back.
" Really? "
Dan petted his hair, showing him another kernel. " I will not hesitate, Hanson. Watch yourself. "
Arin didn't move or trade anymore, in fear of more popcorn being lodged in his nose. He let Dan watch his movie, his hand lazily coming through Arin's soft hair.
" Hey Dan? You know what I want to do? "
Dan didn't look away from the bright screen ahead of him, probably already knowing he answer.
" What is that Arin? "
" Fuck you. "
Dan shoved the other piece up his boyfriend's nose, Arin whining in protest. " I'm joking! No more popcorn, please. " Arin hissed as he dug it out. Dan hummed as Arin pulled the blanket over the two of them, knowing there was no actual hard feelings. Just minor PTSD from popcorn.
" I love you, a lot. " Arin grumbled.
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AHHHHHH
I DID IT
IT IS DONE
MONTHS, SPENT ON THIS
BUT NOW,
FREEDOM
Finished:6•2•18
Published:6•2•18
