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Skizz has always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance, but never had the chance to do so, not until Pearl made a very pretty ballroom this season. So when he took note of this, he didn’t stop bugging Impulse about it untill he asked Pearl.
“Okay, okay buddy, I’ll ask Pearl about it when I see her next.” He says reluctantly to his friend. “Why do you want to learn it anyway? I don’t think you ever told me.” He was very correct in saying this, because Skizz indeed never told him why.
“Cause I know you’re very good at it. So can’t I ask my best bud for some lessons?”
PearlescentMoon joined the game
“Low and behold, Pearl knew you had to ask her something.” As he gives Impulse a cheeky smile.
impulseSV: Can me and Skizz make use of your ballroom for a bit any time soon?
PearlescentMoon: Sure, that’ll be five diamond blocks.
impulseSV: Really? Fine🙄. Which day fits best?
PearlescentMoon: Tomorrow evening’s fine.
Skizzleman: Thanks Pearlypop!!!
When the next day comes around, Skizz is practically bouncing off the walls with excitement. He can finally learn to dance with Impulse, being very surprised his plan worked.
Arriving at Pearl’s base he sees Impulse standing there in a suit and tie, looking like it’s the end of season ball already. “Impy, is this fit really needed?” He asks with his head cocked a bit to the side.
“Yes buddy, why not go all out for you.” Very aware that this’ll make Skizz blush, and it does. “You don’t need to blush when I say something.” He playfully jests, making him blush even more.
Skizz, not able to string together one coherent sentence, just blurting out an incoherent mess of vowels. Finally able to say something comprehensible, he says “Okay, let’s get started then.” Still blushing like he's on fire.
As they are about to start, Skizz says “And what if I can’t understand it?” Sounding a little concerned. “Like if I can’t follow with what you’re saying?”
Impulse just takes his right hand and places his own right hand under Skizz’s shoulder blade. “Place your other hand just below my shoulder.”
Skizz, not knowing what the hell he’s doing, does as he’s asked. “Good job buddy.”
“Just follow me okay?” As he steps forward Skizz steps backwards. “One, two, three, one, two, three. You are doing so well.” Impulse’s genuine words of affirmation make Skizz so happy.
“Shall we try to speed up a bit?” Getting a nod of approval. “Okay then, let’s speed it up then.” It takes Skizz a little to adjust to the tempo, but eventually he gets it.
After a couple of hours of toe stepping and getting a bit dizzy from all the turning, Pearl walks into the room to see them mid kiss. “Hey, get a room together!” Making both of them blush a bright red.“Did you guys enjoy yourself?” Looking at them as she moves closer with a look of fake annoyance. “Did you get so into it you had to kiss?”
“Yes, we had to. It was all part of my plan.” Puffing up his chest as he feels very happy his plan worked. Only for Impulse to say he already knew and just played along. This just deflates Skizz, as he feels played now.
“If you wanted a kiss that bad, you could’ve asked for one, I wouldn’t have minded.” Knowing very well this was an extra. “We’ll leave you be now. I think we’re both danced out.” Getting an exhausted nod from Skizz.
“Have a fun evening then.” Pearl says as she waves them off, and a fun evening they did indeed have, cuddled up in Skizz’s bed playing some games.