Thomas grabbed one of the females from the dancer chorus and pulled her close while the others paired up. Jacob wondered how perfect it was that there were just enough people here to do such an intricate and specific piece of choreography. He wondered how long they’d practiced this for.
With a flourish, Thomas took the woman he was dancing with and the two of them twirled into the middle of the cafe. They swung and twirled and danced with a pep that shocked Jacob. Thomas had always been complaining about his bum knee before now- but here he was singing out louder and prouder by the moment. Jacob felt like he was in his own little Broadway show. Whatever was happening, it was giving his gay heart LIFE.
I’m loud and loving you,
It’s a profit I can’t hide, No deductions for affection You’re the credit of my pride.
I’m loud and loving you,
Let the revenue increase, You’re the capital investment That gave my soul some peace. From deductions to deductions, I can’t lie or misconstrue This report is final, darling, I’m loud and loving
LOUD and loving
LOOOOOOUD and LOVING YOU!
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
“Don’t talk back to me-” Garret looked from Jacob to Teddy with a frown. “And do something about your bird.” With a huff he stormed off into the back room leaving Jacob alone with Teddy.
Jacob had no idea Thomas could hold a note like that.
He grabbed a hold of the woman’s hand, waved goodbye to the rest of the patrons, and the entire store filed out in one long chorus line. Confetti fell from the sky as they all left in a flurry of perfect harmonies. For a moment Jacob swore that Thomas had winked at him but couldn’t be sure in the madness.
The music built until the entire cafe was empty, ending on a big boom as the doors closed behind the final patron.
Jacob was unsure whether to clap or call for an encore.
As the world around them began to calm down, Jacob soon found himself in the aftermath of what appeared to be the world’s shiniest orgy. With confetti on the ground, tables and chairs overturned and a charged energy in the air, Jacob suddenly had the terrible thought that he was the one who would have to clean this up.
“What the fuck was that?” Jacob pondered as Garret bolted out of the backroom.
“What the fuck was that?!” Garret exclaimed in a voice much louder and angrier than Jacob.
“I don’t know- they just started to-” Jacob began, but was cut off.
“Are you pulling a trick on me son? Is this Chorus Line? Am I on Candid Camera?” Garret’s face was turning purple.
“Sir- I am far too young for either of those references- and also why do you think I had anything to do with this?”
“You’re the only one left here!” He exclaimed. Jacob looked around and had to admit it did look suspicious. Teddy didn’t count after all.
“If I’d planned this, wouldn’t I make it so that I wasn’t the only one here at the end?” Garret frowned at him. He grimaced. He harrumphed. He didn’t look pleased- but he did look convinced.
“Okay fine. That logic tracks. But if we ever get another one of these crazy flash mob bullshit situations again, I’m holding youpersonally responsible.”
“That hardly seems fair.”
7
Tea. Piping Hot.
“Thank goodness he’s gone.” Teddy purred.
With a curious look, Jacob turned to Teddy on his shoulder. “Okay- Teddy- what the fuck was that?” Jacob asked.
“I think we can confirm that you’re a witch now.” Teddy chuckled with
a squawk- squawkled. “And a Brewcaster…I have to say I’m intrigued to see what comes next.”
