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Gerard and Ray stood by the fruit punch, talking like a bunch of nerds. Everytime someone came by, they gave them a weird glance, especially Gerard.
Whatever. They both thought it was a rumor that they probably spiked the punch. Nothing else right? Yeah, Gerard looked like a pansy. But Ray didn't (atleast to Gerard). So it wouldn't look like they were being weird. Atleast, that's what they thought.
"Everyone keeps staring at us like we're trying to suck faces. It's super weird dude." Ray said through a sort of huff and chuckle.
"Yeah. I mean, it's not like I went with the dress, then they'd have a reason to look at me weird." Gerard paused briefly, before giving Ray a smug smile
"Even though I'd totally rock that black dress. It was tooootaallyyy my size. It hugged my curves nicely and-"
"Uh huh. I don't need a graphic description. We all saw your dick in it." Ray rolled his eyes playfully
"I could've tucked y'know. Like a drag queen?" Gerards eyes wandered the gym as he waited for Rays response, which he didn't get. I mean, what could you really say to that? Ray never really stated his opinions on drag queens and such, but considering he was friends with Gerard, he shouldn't have hated them. Gerard literally dressed up as Christina Ricci one time, and he looked absolutely gorgeous, but thats besides the point. Raymond was probably indifferent to them at best. Even if he didn't like them, he still supported-
"Gerard??" Oh yeah, he was at prom. He forgot, whoops.
"Yeah?" Gerard looked at Ray.
"Oh, nothing it's just, you kinda looked out of it. Just making sure you were still alive. Do you wanna leave or...?" Ray took a moment, licking his dry lips. Gerard glanced at his lips, before looking back up at Rays eyes.
"No I...I was just thinkin' 'bout how quickly this school year went." They lied.
"Ah. Yeah...It's kind of a bittersweet feeling, I guess." Ray said, a bit awkwardly.
Another silence fell over them as they stood there. The last bit of the song played out, before another one started playing. It was 'Just The Way You Are'
"Oh shit! I recognize this song! This song was playing at my mom's prom. She danced with my dad to this" Gerard said, the ends of his lips tugging up to form a smile.
"Its kinda sad though. I don't have anyone to dance with" Gerard continued, smile dropping a bit.
"We could dance together." Ray said, without missing a beat.
"And i- wait what?" Gerard did a double take at Rays face.
"Yeah. I don't have anyone to dance with. We could just like...to pretend to be each other's dates. Not in a gay way. Like a platonic way, right?" Ray smiled softly. He held a hand out, and placed his other behind his back, bowing down in a old timey style.
"Care to join me in a dance, m'lady?" Raymond mocked a southern voice, looking at Gerard through his eyelashes.
Gerards heart skipped a beat as he watched Ray bow down infront of them. They took Rays hand and held it, smiling at Ray
"Of course."
☆....☆
One of Rays hands rested comfortably on Gerards hip, the other on Gees lower back. Their chests were pressed together. A comfortable silence was among them as they danced, in contrast to the awkward moments of silence they had shared earlier. No one noticed the two boys dancing together somehow, or they did, and didn't seem to really care. It didn't matter to Gerard if people cared though. He was happy where he was. In Rays arms, in his embrace. Comfortable, warm, fuzzy.
He had closed his eyes by now, resting his forehead along Raymond's broad shoulder. He felt at peace for once.
The song was nearing an end. Gerard didn't want the moment to stop though. It had to end eventually. They opened an eye to look at Ray, who seemed just as pleased in his position. Gerard glanced at his lips. He got that urge. That same one he'd get during those sleepless nights when Ray would sleep over.
This time, Gerard couldn't help himself. It was now or never.
He leaned in near Rays face, causing the other male to focus his attention to them. Their eyes locked, and Gee stilled. Ray didn't say anything, yet, he just watched Gerard with caution.
Gerard leaned in closer, eyes settling to focus back onto Rays lips. He was so close. So close to fulfilling his dreams he's had since that one field trip in 6th grade. He was so focused on himself, he didn't notice Ray worriedly looking around.
Rays eyes caught Mikey, staring at the pair. Raymond swallowed, before looking back at Gerard, who was dangerously close.
Before Gerard knew it, he was pushed back, Rays hand leaving his waist. Gerard took a moment to process what happened. As he heard Ray chuckle nervously.
"Sorry I just....I didn't want to go that far to pretend, y'know? I uhm..." His hand found the back of his neck, rubbing it nervously.
Gerard stood there, mouth slightly agape. He felt a pit start to grow in his stomach. A really big one. His heart started running 300 miles per hour. Oh shit. Did he really fuck up his friendship?
He needed to fix this. Immediately. God. What should he do? Laugh??? Yeah, laugh it off.
Gerard gave a nervous giggle.
"Chill out man! I was trying to see how long it'd take you to notice, homo" Gee playfully shoved him, still laughing nervously. Ray nodded like it was obvious
"Sorry dude. I guess I just got caught up all in my thoughts and you know, didn't notice" He laughed nervously with Gerard, pretending to play along with his pretend.
God it was gonna be a long night.