Last Night:An EarnPete Fanfic

31. Christmas Ready

Pete

I saw Earn squinted his eyes at me.

"Ugh! You're not playing fair, Pete! You're such a tease!"

I laughed and shrugged.

"I don't know what you're talking about!"

We held each other's gaze before we heard the last of the band playing that night on the beach bar we're at.

"Good evening, everyone! Since it's almost Christmas, only few minutes from now actually, as a gift to all of our guests here tonight, we're having an open mic and all of you are invited, you just approach the band here and the microphone is all yours!"

Everybody cheered and we did too. As the night deepened and the clock striked closer to midnight, the festive feels heighted and everybody seemed to be hyper on party and Christmas mood.

Earn and I together with the patrons danced along to two costumers who did a medley of Guns and Roses.

I was laughing my ass off when instead of a slow dance when another customer sang Brian McKnight's Back at One, Earn did and interpretative/sexy dance.

We were panting and sweating when the Emcee spoke again.

"Okay, one more before we do the countdown, who would want to close this open mic tonight?"

I was still trying to stabilized my breathing when I saw Earn stood up.

"Where are you going?"

Instead of answering, Earn winked at me and went straight to the microphone. Everyone cheered. The jerk was all smile.

"Good evening, everyone! It had been so long since I last sing so I hope you'd be forgiving, I am actually nervous and excited to do this tonight, but I was hoping to woo someone with this, so I hope you pray for me."

Everyone laughed but cheered for Earn. He was talking to the band all the while I was looking at him. Funny how we fvked and all but I didn't know he could sing. Never thought his mouth was better for something else besides kissing and well, other stuff.

I ought to pay attention to him more.

The first few notes striked and everybody cheered when an upbeat dreamy tone started playing. I was getting excited too.Earn smiled and winked. I claimed the latter. It was for me.

I smiled at him.

🎶 I want to lay down by the fire with you
Where souls are glowing, ever warmer too
Your love surrounds me like a lullaby
Singing softly, you are mine oh mine 🎶

I was smiling the whole first verse. Everyone was smiling and cheering and waving their hands in the air. I can't help but noticed those coveting stares thrown at Earn from both male and female audience.

Everybody adored Earn but he adored me. And I was stupid to look over that for a long time now.

🎶Moon has never glow this color
Hearts had never been this close
I had never been more certain
I would love you till we're old 🎶

I tried my best to stop myself from liking him but I failed. I was scared and confused but tonight, I wasn't anymore.

🎶Maybe the night holds a little hope for us dear
Maybe we might want to settle down
Just be near stay together🎶

Even after I pushed him away, he bounced back and told me and made me feel how much of everything he felt for me was true.
It took me a while but tonight, I finally realized. I was ready. I wanted to take that leap of faith.

🎶We follow the rule of fate to this moment
We follow the rule of fate to this moment🎶

I wanted to take the risk.

🎶Maybe the night holds a little hope for us dear
Maybe we might want to settle down
Just be near stay together🎶

It's scary still, but then, I think I'm brave now. I was finally ready to give Earn the chance to hurt me.

And love me.

And love him back.

I'm giving my heart the chance.

Because tonight, and the days that will follow.

I'm choosing him.

Choosing us.

🎶Maybe the night holds a little hope for us dear
Maybe we might want to settle down
Just be near stay together🎶

He was still so into singing when I walked up to where he was. He was jamming with his audience when I patted his back. He looked at me, eyes glowing.

I smiled at him.

Stared at his eyes and grabbed him in the collar.

The people started cheering as I pulled and took Earn's lips to mine. He was shocked at first that he stayed still. I smirked over his lips when he finally recovered and took charge. We were kissing.

The fireworks started to belch decorating the whole sky above us. My heart was also booming and glowing together with the night sky.

Indeed. It was the most wonderful time of the year.

We were panting when we ended the kiss.

"I'm ready now."

I smiled at him.

"Merry Christmas.......boyfriend!"

A/N

So, I got tired of the chase and maybe Pete too, so, yes! Pete finally said the B word! Way to go! 😅