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"You Sure about this Phill?" Techno asked leaned up against the wall by the record player.
"It's just the Tango Mate, How hard can it be?" Phil Responded with a smile on his face. Techno let out a snort at Phil's words. As someone who had taken Tango for almost three years and still managed to mess up on the simpler steps he knew it was by no means easy. Who was he to deny his dance partner though? If Phil wanted to experiment with Tango for a bit, why stop him.
"If you say so," Techno said in amusement. Getting off the wall he turned towards the record and started the disc before walking towards Phill on their "dance floor". Although It was nothing more than a space in an unused room to them it was everything.
"Since it's your first time dancing the Tango I'll be taking the lead this time around. Give me your hands and stand how I direct you okay?" Techno said with a mocking smile. He knew full well Phil hated being lead while dancing but there wasn't any room for debate since he was just a beginner. Phil shot Techno with an unamused look but complied with the request holding his hands out for the man. Techno reached out and interlocked his left hand with Phil's right one.
"Place your left hand on my back in the shoulder blade area. Make sure your arm is on top of mine. I'll be putting my free hand on your shoulder too. You're going to place your feet right in front of mine kinda like the waltz but a bit closer. Got it?" Techno questioned.
"I think so Tech," Phil said before doing as he was told. "Did I do it right?" Phil asked looking up at Techno who was only a few inches away.
"Yup, Uncomfortable an't it?" Techno teased.
"Definitely," Phil replied as seriously as he could with a haunted look in his eyes. They stared at each other for a few seconds before bursting into laughter and moving out of the starting position they'd been in.
Once they had both stopped laughing Technoblade spoke," Tango is a more sensual kind of dance with sharp passionate movements. When moving across the dance floor the lead will guide their partner by moving their body in the direction they want to go instead of pulling their partner along. Do you get it so far?"
"I Think so Mate," Phil said hesitantly. "That means I have to pay attention to your body language right?" Phil Questioned.
"Yup, You're catching on quicker than I thought you would. Now since we'll be starting off slow you should know it's common in slower dances to perform more drawn-out movements. For example, dragging the leg farthest from the direction we move in slightly behind you. In more advanced moves where the lead carries their partner or runs their hands all over them while dancing the lead will often let their hands linger for longer than necessary." Technoblade explained.
Phil gave Technoblade an "are you serious" look from where he stood. "Mate as long as you've been my dance partner we have never done anything even a little bit close to that," Phil said. "Don't get me wrong Techno you're my best friend but I have a wife and what you're saying is rather questionable," Phil teased with an exaggerated look of concern on his.
Techno gave Phil a deadpan look before letting out a chuckle. "Whatever you say, Old Man-"
"-I am not old Techno!" Phil retorted
"Sureee," Techno agreed. "Let's start dancing now though. Starting position we'll be taking it slow as I said. If you need me to point out which direction we'll move in let me know."
Phil nodded before moving into the position Techno had him in earlier. Once in position Techno leaned a little to the left before taking a step in that direction dragging his right foot slightly. Phil followed Techno's movement, placing one foot right in front of Techno's and dragging the other just like Techno had. They then both took a step back, then to the right, and the left once more before coming to a stop.
"So far so good Phil. Lets add some sass to your footwork now. You remember that one competition where Jschlatt and Quackity teamed up?" Techno asked letting go of Phil and stepping away.
"I think so. It was the one last August right Mate?" Phil said with uncertainty. He definitely remembered Quackity and Jschlatt teaming up at some point, especially all the drama that came after it.
"That's the one. Quackity did all kinds of Fancy footwork while dancing with Jschlatt. Things like dragging one leg in a circle or criss crossing feet while dancing. I’m going to demonstrate some moves so keep an eye on my feet okay Phil?” Techno said.
Phill nodded, “Sure thing mate.”
Techno took a few more steps back and faced Phil. He held up his arms in the same way he had Phil. Techno took a step to the left crossing his left foot in front of his right one. Then he moved his right foot in the same direction and dragged his left foot with him. “When doing this, always cross the foot farthest from the direction you're dancing in. This move can be done with taking steps back as well,” Techno explained as he put his arms down and stood normally again. “Do you need another demonstration or do you think you can do it?” Technoblade asked.
“I think I can do that much Techno,” Phil said reassuringly with a smile. “Can we try the move before you move onto another move?”
“Sure, come here and get in position,” Techno said motioning for Phil to come closer. Phil walked towards Phil and lifted his arms reaching for Techno’s hand and interlocking their fingers. Techno in response moved his arm under Phil’s and placed his hand on the man’s back. Phil gave Techno a nod to let him know he was ready to start.
With that Techno took a step to his left and began to dance with Phil in tow. Turns out Phil really could do it. As they danced across the room together Phil performed the footwork Techno had just shown him almost flawlessly. If Techno didn’t know this was Phil’s first time dancing the Tango he would think the man was a professional. Seeing as Phil was able to execute the moves correctly Techno decided to speed up the dance. Flashing a rare smile at Phil Techno began moving at a faster pace than he had before.
Phil smiled back at him as they moved faster across the room. The music they had put on earlier had already come to an end but they could care less and continued dancing with each other. Throughout the room, the only noise that could be heard was their labored breaths and shoes clicking against the floor. Without warning, Techno decided to speed up once more but this time it was too fast for Phil to keep up.
Phil attempted to cross one foot in front of the other but they both took a step backward. Phil placed the foot behind his other one instead of in front causing him to trip and fall backward. Technoblade whose hand and arm was still entangled with Phil’s was caught off guard by the sudden pull downwards and fell on top of the poor man.
“Holy Shit!” Phil wheezed as Technoblade fell on top of him knocking the air out of his lungs. Techno took one look at Phil before bursting into laughter. “Techno stop laughing and get off me! You’re fucking heavy!” Phil scolded as he tried to push the bigger man off him. Techno ignored Phil’s words and just continued to laugh.
“I’m not that heavy Phil,” Techno teased but rolled off the man and onto his back and the floor beside him. They stayed like that in silence for a few moments before turning their heads to the side to stare at each other.
Phil gave Techno a warm smile, “You are.”