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_Dance with me, V
A small beam of sunlight passed across his face, making his defiant gaze clearer.
Viktor felt his breath stop in his throat, he wasn't serious, was he? His heart starts beating fast and he feels a blush forming on his cheeks
_ Really? Jayce... there's not much I can do _ he refutes, trying to sound as natural as possible, but Jayce was unwavering
_ Come on Vik, trust me! _ he said, taking his hand and not forgetting how soft it was _ give me the first dance of the day _ he said theatrically, bending down a little
But what instigated Viktor was the look in his eyes like an abandoned puppy.
Those eyes and smile would bring him down!
_ Don't be ridiculous! _ he says, rolling his eyes in fake irritation, but the smile on his face gives him away _ I... accept.
Jayce smiles even more, if that were possible, and after taking the cane from Viktor and leaning on it somewhere, he takes his other hand.
_ lean on me, and I'll guide you_ Jayce said, his heart beating so hard that he feared it would overpower the sound of the music.
And Viktor was about to dance with Jayce Talis.
Now, how did you get into this situation?
Well...
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It was a sunny day in Piltover, people were hurrying to escape the sun while their feet were burning on the ground.
Small clouds could be seen forming and the muggy weather hinted at rain, perhaps it was one of those days when a rainbow would appear...
Despite this, at the UCTP (Piltover University of Science and Technology), the university students were organizing a summer festival, another of the many projects that the university offered, both for extra points that came from the students' efforts, and also to relax a little from the heavy and exhausting routine of the university.
Early on, students began to finalize any projects they wanted to present; many had already finished and you could see several tables with different types of engineering being completed in the main auditorium. On the other hand, other students were preoccupied with the festivities that would take place later in the day and were organizing themselves in their dormitories.
Jayce and Viktor were after a piece, the last missing piece to stabilize their project.
_ Did he tell us to go to the attic? _ Jayce asked, getting into the elevator with Viktor; that elevator wasn't the main one at the university.
_ I thought it was strange too, but we found what we needed too late. It's lucky we'll be able to find it here. _ Viktor says, leaning against the elevator wall while Jayce moves to the top floor.
_ Heimerdinger wouldn't lie to you, you're his darling _ Jayce says in a mocking tone, standing next to him
_ Well, at least I'm not in the top "hottest bachelors at Piltover University", golden boy _ Viktor says wryly, laughing as he sees Jayce's smug expression die down and be replaced by an embarrassed one
_ I told you not to touch that subject! It's embarrassing _ he says, turning his face in the opposite direction, trying not to smile
_ You started it! _ Viktor says, feeling his stomach sink as the elevator stops with a small bump.
_ Looks like we've arrived _ Jayce says, watching the door open to reveal a dimly lit corridor with a large door at the end
_ If I didn't tell you, you'd never notice _ Viktor comments quietly, hearing a low laugh from Jayce _ How can a university of this size have an attic so...
_ hideous? _
I was going to say precarious, but that fits too.
The place was silent, the floor was wooden and only the sound of her footsteps and the clatter of her cane echoed in the corridor.
On the walls of the corridor, apart from a few cobwebs, there were some dusty paintings and medals on a wall, probably too old to be displayed downstairs.
Finally, they opened the door to reveal the attic. It was a larger place than expected, covered in wood and lit only by the rays of sunlight coming through the window and through the edges of the wood.
There were several boxes and many other things covered with dusty cloths.
In fact, what wasn't dusty in there?
_ Just looking at it gives me asthma _ Jayce says, closing the door behind him while Viktor looks
around _ If everything wasn't covered in dust, this could be an interesting place _ he runs his fingers along a shelf of books, picks one up and starts leafing through
it _ Maybe... _ he looks around grimacing at the strong musty smell _ where do we start?
_ The boxes are labeled _ he drops the book back in its place _ let's look for the one with "robotics parts" or something similar
They then begin their teamwork by going through the boxes and discarding what doesn't fit on a table. By teamwork, I mean that Jayce got his hands dirty and Viktor judged what was useful and what wasn't.
_ Aren't you going to help me with all this dust? _ Jayce asks, not really demanding.
_ You're the muscle behind the work, I'm the brains behind our relationship _ he shrugged, starting to walk around the place again
_ Relationship is it? _ Jayce laughs a little as he starts to pick up another box, but he can't help but feel a certain "tightness" in his chest when he hears that word. Even though he clearly understood the meaning of the phrase, he couldn't help but find it intriguing.
_ Come on, you understood me _ he says, smiling a little, and something catches his eye.
In a dimly lit corner, there was a cloth covering some object, the cloth was a different color from the others. Approaching a little fearfully because of the moldy marks, Viktor removes the cloth, revealing an old.
Hey Vik! I think I've found our piece _ Jayce walks towards him resting his hand on his shoulder _ oh, did you find a record player?
_ It's pretty old, but it seems to work _ he inspects it, seeing that there's already a record in there _ what's the music going to be?
_ Judging by the looks of it, from my grandmother's time _ he jokes _ turn it on
And then in the silence where only their breaths could be heard, a surprisingly lively song begins to play at a medium volume.
_ That was better than I thought _ Jayce says feeling the melody and then remembers the party _ Hey vik! Who are you going with tonight?
_ Come on Jayce, I practically only know you and our friends, who by the way already have company. Who would I go with? _ says looking at Jayce
_ Ah... I don't know, maybe Young? She seems to like you a lot _ suggests
Viktor, noticing a slightly strange tone in Jayce's voice but deciding to ignore it
_ Don't make things up, even if she liked me I don't like that kind of thing _ he continues _ this whole party thing, I'm only going because we have a project to present.
_ Come on, don't be boring, you need to have fun too, V! _ Jayce says, frowning slightly _ all you do is study or research crazy things, you need to live a little. _ he squeezes Viktor's shoulder a little, forgetting that he had rested his arm there, and then lets go of him.
_ I live ok? Keeping my mind occupied is a laser for me, and don't call my research crazy, it's well-founded! _ I smiled, ignoring the little jolt I felt from Jayce's grip. I didn't know why, but I liked it when the other person showed concern for you _And I don't want to give Sky false hope either _ shrugged _ but what about you, hm? I hear you and Medarda are going together
_ ah, about that... _ Jayce scratches the back of his head, looking away _ I told her maybe... next time?
_ you turned her down? I thought you were into her _ Viktor asks curiously, leaning a little on his cane
_ She's a nice woman and all, and she's also very pretty _ he says, looking back at Viktor _ but I don't think I reciprocate the same feelings, you know?
_ I know, I understand how it is _ he says, feeling a strange satisfaction at hearing the other man say that.
Since the beginning of the week, Viktor had noticed some strange feelings while he was with Jayce. From his chest quickening at Jayce's lack of sense of personal space, to the slight anger he felt when he heard Medarda say she was going to the dance with him.
He wondered why he was acting like this but preferred to hide it, both from himself and from the other person.
A few seconds of silence pass
_ Well... you said you found the -- _
_ I've got an idea!
_ oh, what? _
Jayce's eyes sparkle as he turns to the record player, restarting the music.
Viktor watches him curiously, wondering what the other was thinking.
_ Dance with me, V. _ Jayce smiles and you can see a slight blush on his cheeks.
A small beam of sunlight passed across his face, making his defiant gaze clearer.
Viktor felt his breath stop in his throat, he wasn't serious, was he? His heart starts beating fast and he feels a blush forming on his cheeks
_ Really? Jayce... there's not much I can do _ he refutes, trying to sound as natural as possible, but Jayce was unwavering
_ Come on Vik, trust me! _ he said, taking his hand and not forgetting how soft it was _ give me the first dance of the day _ he said theatrically, bending down a little
But what instigated Viktor was the look in his eyes like an abandoned puppy.
Those eyes and smile would bring him down!
Don't be ridiculous! _ he says, rolling his eyes in fake irritation, but the smile on his face gives him away _ I accept...
Jayce smiles even more, if that were possible, and after taking the cane from Viktor and leaning on it somewhere, he takes his other hand.
_ Lean on me, and I'll guide you_ he says, his heart beating so hard that he fears it will overpower the sound of the music.
Feeling Viktor's body next to his was something inexplicable for Jayce. It resembled the first days he spent with Mel, but it was a more enigmatic feeling, a feeling deeper than... than a crush.
A month ago he discovered his feelings for Viktor.
He was alone in his dormitory after an exhausting day trying to solve calculations, Viktor was ill and absent from the university and even from his dormitory. He had gone to his house a little away from the center of Piltover, claiming that he would recover faster without the hustle and bustle of the university and away to relax.
Jayce even thought about going to visit him or simply going along, but he didn't want to be intrusive.
But those two days were important to him, missing Viktor made him think about how important the boy was to him.
How much his voice calmed her, how much his accent amused her... How much his smile sent shivers down her spine and how she wanted to drown and explore that golden immensity that was the color of his eyes.
Being with Viktor was like being complete for Jayce, as if everything around them disappeared and they could float together in a reality of their own.
He loved touching Viktor, even as subtly as a touch on the shoulder. It wasn't as much as he wanted, but if it was what he could have, he would never complain.
However, feeling his body close to his as he settles on Jayce's shoulders is a feeling that runs through all his veins, making him nervous like a young fool in love with his first love.
Which, in the end, is what he really was.
_ you're doing well _ he says quietly next to Viktor's ear, feeling him shiver a little. Maybe I was going too far? _ Vik, you're not uncomfortable, are you?
_ No! It's not that..._ he says, looking up at Jayce, who can see the strong blush on Viktor's pale cheeks.
Viktor was about to have a heart attack.
His feelings were completely out of control right now and he wanted to run away so as not to ruin everything.
Jayce's warmth against his body gave him a feeling of comfort and at the same time caused a heat to rise in his body. The touch of their intertwined hands made an innocent hope grow in him at the contradictory protest of his mind.
Did Jayce reciprocate his feelings? Or was he just having fun with his best friend?
Best friend... It hurt him to think these words, he had known Jayce since he entered university and before that, in his final years at school. They had always been there for each other and supported each other in every situation, from Jayce defending Viktor from an insult to Viktor saving Jayce from trouble.
They were always there for each other, recognized as inseparable best friends, lab partners or even brothers from another mother.
But Viktor didn't see Jayce that way anymore, in the end he discovered that he never had.
When Jayce would excitedly tell him about how beautiful Mel was and how her waist fit perfectly in his hand, as if they were meant for each other.
The way she looked at Jayce, the way they smiled together as they talked in the cafeteria...
_ You're bluffing _ Jayce says, and holds Viktor's hand tighter; the song was close to ending. He was mesmerized by the other man's embarrassed look, but especially by his lips.
Viktor's mouth had been one of Jayce's main targets since he discovered and accepted his feelings. The little dots near his mouth were absolutely adorable to Jayce and even sensual, as they urged him to find out how far they could go, down his neck, opening his shirt...
_ I'm not, you're having the honor of being the first _ he said smiling smugly, Viktor might have been embarrassed and a mess of feelings, but he couldn't help teasing him a little.
_ Hmm... _ Jayce moves closer to the other man's ear, smelling the lavender scent of his perfume, inhaling deeply. _ I have to confess that you're doing very well for your first time _ he slowly pulls away, although his words were meant in jest, his expression said the complete opposite, as did his actions. He brings Viktor a little closer, waiting for him to react. He notices the goose bumps on the other man's neck; although he seems to have succeeded, his silence makes him apprehensive about having gone too far.
Viktor felt his breath catch again, Jayce's voice in his ear, the way he inhaled made a shiver run down the back of his neck and a warmth settle in his belly. Jayce looked at him as if he was going to eat him alive, from one second to the next. No no, Jayce had been staring at his mouth too much since they started to pick up the pace, was he really wanting that? Was he acting out of the heat of the moment? What about honey?
Well, it's not like any of that matters to Viktor now.
If it's something for the moment, so be it. He'll enjoy it until the last second.
Noticing Jayce's unsure look, he searches for an answer
_vik, did I go too far? _ Jayce takes a step back _I'm sorry--
Viktor pressed his body even closer to Jayce's, seeing him look surprised, but then relax his expression again and smile. Viktor loosens his grip and places both arms on Jayce's shoulders, squeezing them as the other always did, feeling him tremble beneath him. Yes, he really wanted it as much as he did.
_ ...Come on, Talis, are you kidding me? _ he spoke deliberately quietly, his accent coming out stronger. Although he was slightly reluctant to say it, he could see that it had the effect he'd hoped for, seeing the redness on Jayce's face grow stronger.
This time, it's Jayce who shivers. He swallowed, feeling Viktor so close to him was practically torture, he was dazed, it was too much to process.
But he was never going to let this opportunity pass him by, no matter how elated he was. Viktor was there, next to him and giving him the space he needed to finally be able to touch him the way he wanted.
Their lips are close together, the music stops and only their heavy breaths echo through the attic. The positions are reversed, and now the sun's ray is on Viktor, highlighting his determined gaze and the blush on his cheeks.
Jayce put his hands on Viktor's waist, seeing how perfectly they locked together and how it seemed to have been tailor-made for his hands. ok, he'd be totally crazy to say that Mel was better than that.
He didn't like to compare, but Viktor was completely superior to her in every way, he just hadn't seen it.
Now even closer together, their lips met in a euphoric but still tender and desirous kiss.
Their breaths intertwine, their bodies practically fuse as Viktor, with his weight on Jayce, pushes him towards a wall that was very close to both of them.
Viktor grabs the hair on the back of Jayce's neck and pulls, hearing a sigh come out of the other man's mouth as he tightens his grip even more, dragging a few fingers under his uniform.
However, the sound of the door creaking abruptly brings them out of their little moment of affection and repressed lust.
Viktor's cane was on the other side, there was no time to catch it.
It was too late, they were caught.
Viktor? Jayce? _ The voice was quickly recognized by them and Vi's head popped through the door, along with Caitlyn, his girlfriend. _ Wou... Do we seem to be disturbing anything here?
_ Violet? Do you want to scare us to death? _ Jayce practically shouts nervously, not knowing how to react
_ I told you we were supposed to knock on the door _ Cait says to Vi and then looks at the two of them _ sorry guys
Jayce then helps Viktor pick up his cane, and when he's ready he finally lets him go _ what are you doing here, anyway?
_ Heimerdinger spotted us in the corridor and asked if you'd gotten the part _ Cait explains and Vi starts walking around the place, curious
_ So we said we didn't know and they asked us to check if everything was all right _ Vi completes by picking up a miniature replica of a car all dusty _ But apparently you were in the best possible condition, right?
_ Vi! Don't be nosy _ Cait scolds, but she also has an amused smile on her lips _ let's hurry, before Heimerdinger misses us all
_ I knew those two would end up together anyway _ Vi doesn't stop teasing, deciding to take the miniature with her and following her girlfriend to show her what she's found.
And then, the shock of reality.
Viktor and Jayce were left alone again, this time without the heat of desire to obstruct their embarrassment.
Vik, er... I'm sorry if I went too far, I..._ Jayce began, holding his other arm as he looked down at the floor. Her heart ached in her chest, the fear of rejection becoming almost suffocating.
_ It's okay Jayce, I wanted that too after all _ Viktor smiles and brings his hand up to the other man's chin _ come on, look at me, will you?
Jayce looks at Viktor and contrary to what he imagined, which was a disgusted face saying that he hates him and only acted in the heat of the moment, he finds a look full of tenderness and affection that he had never seen in Viktor before.
It made her heart beat even harder and her eyes even fill up a little, in complete adoration.
Vik... You have no idea how important you are to me _ he moves closer, hugging Viktor tightly but still cautiously so as not to hurt him
Viktor is a little surprised but returns the affection, patting the other man on the back
Jayce is only as big as he is.
_ You're very special to me too, Jayce. _ Viktor says and the other man pulls away, but still maintains contact as their hands intertwine again
_ will you be my date tonight, Viktor? _ asks with a flushed face, looking at the other expectantly.
_ Yes, Mr. Talis. I'll be your date tonight _ he smiles
He could hardly believe what was happening in such a short space of time, it was a lot to process.
But now he was sure, he depended even more on Jayce's touches.
Even if it was only today, he would allow himself to feel more and think less, to enjoy every second with Jayce, to memorize every moment
He smiled at her, his smile forming adorable little lines of expression, and then hand in hand and with the play in hand ( and the screams of vi rushing at them in the background ) they left the attic ready to live that festival as if it were the last day of their lives.
This time, together.