Heroic Acts

Thirty Five

Seth spent some time in the park, quietly studying for an upcoming test in one of his classes. He was deep in thought, barely paying a hint of attention to his surroundings. He was fully immersed into his textbook, scribbling notes into his notepad. It was a gorgeous time of day, with only a few clouds dotting the sky. Everything was so peaceful.

That's when the barbershop quartet showed up.

"Ahem, Mr. Seth?" One man asked.

Seth's gaze shot up from his notes, and surprise was painted all over his face. He waited a moment, speechless.

"We have a message for you, from a Mr. Darien Malloy!" The second man said.

Before Seth could say anything, these four men broke out into song.

"I know that lately you've been down,

Always wearing that same frown,

And I haven't been the man that I should be.

Darling, hear what I must say,

On this lovely, autumn day

I think you are the one for me.."

Seth's face turned bright red. He wasn't sure whether or not he should be angry or happy, but he was most certainly embarrassed.

"So be it, if you refuse.

I've got simply nothing to lose

Except you, so honey, won't you be mine?

Oh, love, won't you be mine?"

The last chord sent shivers down Seth's spine. At this point, the whole park had been staring, smiling, and cheering. Darien came walking out from behind the men, grinning the biggest grin he could muster. Seth's face remained boiling red as the men bowed and excused themselves. Darien took a seat across from him, quite proud of himself.

"What do you say, Seth?" Darien asked. "Will you be my boyfriend?"

"I should have known that you'd do some extra shit like that," Seth said, crossing his arms. He rolled his eyes as he looked away, still embarrassed.

"Don't dodge my question," Darien said with a chuckle. Seth couldn't help but give a little half smile.

"Of course I'll be your boyfriend," he finally said, defeated.

"I knew you couldn't resist my evil plan," Darien joked, leaning forward to kiss Seth's lips.

"Did you write those lyrics for them, by yourself?" Seth asked.

"Yes, I did!" Darien said proudly, puffing out his chest.

"I could tell. It was really fuckin' cheesy," Seth said, laughing. Darien's smile went away and he rolled his eyes, which made Seth laugh more.

"I'm kidding! I loved it," Seth said, reaching for Darien's hand. He carefully held it in his, rubbing his thumb along Darien's smooth skin.

"I'm glad you liked it," Darien said with a smile. "There's more where that came from, too! Come with me!"

"Darien, I'm studying," Seth said.

"No! No more studying! Come on!" Darien said, pulling on his arm. Seth finally caved and stood up, grabbing his belongings.

"Where are we going, then?" He asked.

"On a daaaaate~!" Darien said tunefully.

"Oh, you finally picked a date for once?" Seth joked.