kiss me again - willex
pairing: alex x willie
word count: 1522
summary: alex tries to teach willie how to play the drumsΒ
warnings: brief mentions of anxiety, drum language that i had to 100% google because i am definitely not a drummer (if you are and it is wrong please correct my dumbass i will not be offended), and like a lot of fluff, like so much fluff.Β
requested: no, did this one on my own and iβm hella proud of that
imagine me finally writing something that wasnβt reggie wow. Iβve had this idea in my head for like an extremely long time and i needed to write it. i was going to post it for day 3 of @jatp-weekβ because willex is absolutely my favorite ship but i got extremely anxious becuase of the election and havenβt really been participating in the rest of the week, hopefully its okay that this is a lil late.
alexβs favorite moments were the quiet onesΒ
he constantly lived in a state where he felt like everything felt like it was on the verge of falling apart. there was always something to freak out about as soon as they faced one obstacle, the next one was placed right in front of him, never allowing him to enjoy his victory for too long. He learned to accept it. life was never going to remain still enough for him to catch his breath, it would always be constantly changing.Β
the only problem was, alex hated changes. at least he did until he was tackled to the ground by a certain ghost on a skateboard. okay if he was telling the truth he still hated changes, but they were definitely easier to handle whenever willie was around. when he was next to willie he just felt like he could fully take a breath, it didnβt matter what else was going on around him.Β
the thoughts that would normally just be echoing around in his mind until he finally just gave in and let them consume him, were drowned out by the overwhelming sense of calm alex felt when willie smiled at him.Β
so letβs rephrase the opening line, alexβs favorite moments were the ones he spent with willie. and today he was having one of those moments.Β
he invited willie over to come watch the band rehearse because an extra pair of ears would never hurt when they were coming up with new stuff to preform, especially if it meant he got to watch him from behind his drums while he was vibing to one of their songs. but as soon as willie showed up, it seems the rest of the band decided that they were all too busy to practice. julie said she forgot she had to work on a project with flynn while luke and reggie both just poofed out without an excuse. alex knew what they were really doing though.Β
βwell looks like itβs just you and me, hot dog.β willie said with a smirk, clearly catching on to what the rest of the band had been up to as well. βwhat a shame too, I was really looking forward to seeing you wail on those drums.βΒ
alex felt his heart start speeding up as all the heat rushed to his cheeks. he found that since his hug with julie the other day that he could feel things a lot more like he used to when he was alive. he really hoped that the fact that he was technically still a ghost meant that willie couldnβt see the way his words affected him βi-i um could still play something for youβ he looked down towards his own drums. βif you want.βΒ
willie didnβt say a word, he just nodded eagerly at the cute blond in front of him. he also couldnβt help but smile at the fact that his words made him so flustered.Β
alex quickly started playing the drum parts to one of the songs that him and the band were working on earlier. he let himself get completely lost in the beat, he looked completely at home when he was playing the drums, like the only place he was ever meant to be was sat behind that drum set.Β
when the song was over willie couldnβt help but start clapping and wooing like he was in the crowd at one of his shows even though it was only them in the garage. βthat was amazing alex!βΒ
the taller boy ran his fingers through his hair partly to get it out of his face but also because he needed something to do with them. βoh um you really think so?β alex was never really good at taking compliments from other people but he wanted to believe willie.Β
βyes! are you kidding?β he took a couple steps closer to the drum kit that alex was still sitting behind. he made sure to look straight into his eyes when spoke because he wanted the drummer to hear and believe every word he said. βyouβre a rockstar alex. I would kill to play drums like that.β
alex felt the glitch in his brain right away, he couldnβt handle willie standing in front of him looking at him like that. his beautiful brown eyes had so much love in them, and right now it was all directed towards him. he felt like he was going to explode he was very well aware of the fact that he hadnβt said anything in what felt like several minutes, he hadnβt done much of anything except stare at the boy in front of him. then he got an idea.Β Β
βi could teach you.β he heard the words come out of his mouth before he actually thought the idea through, but when he did he silently thanked whoever was above that it was a good one. βyeah! i could teach you, you know if you wantβ he tried to play it cool but the thought of the ghost in front of him sitting at his drum set, sent a flutter through his body.Β Β
if there was one thing willie had gotten good at it was reassuring alex when he seemingly had started to think about something a little too hard. he reached over and put a comforting hand on the other boys, before a huge smile took over his face. βi would love thatβΒ
alex was about to stand up to give willie his stool so he could get the entire feeling of playing, but willie had another idea. with a smirk he disappeared from sight, alex looked around to see where we went until felt him appear right in front of his eyes. willie poofed right into his lap. βsince there was only seat, i figured we could share.βΒ
βyeah, thatβs fine,β alex said through a voice that was much higher than the one he regularly speaks in. he could feel his throat closing up, he had never been this close to willie, he was literally pressed up against him. the affect willie had on him wasnβt fair. he closed his eyes and took a deep breath to allow himself to focus on the task at hand.Β
βso-um usually i would start with the high hat, which you hit on 8th notesβ he gestured down to the cymbal at their side. he took one of his drum sticks and demonstrated how that would sound. he almost found himself having trouble keeping the tempo because he could smell willieβs hair. he didnβt think ghosts needed to use shampoo or anything so he didnβt know what the scent actually was, but whatever it was it was very distracting. βand then you want to add the snare drum on the second and fourth quarter notesβ he tried to demonstrate that to him but he couldnβt without completely wrapping his arms around willie. he was hesitant to do it but, he the fact that willie had no problem with sitting in his lap gave him a little bit of extra courage.Β
when he was fully in between alexβs arms, willie couldnβt help but relax into alex. if he was being honest he wasnβt even paying attention anymore, he didnβt think he could repeat the steps alex was doing if he asked. he turned to look over at the drummers face and there was that look again of him being completely at home, even if it was mixed with a little bit of a nervousness. he guessed that was because of him, which made him blush a little bit. willie was never really one to count his blessings, but he was so thankful that he decided to go skateboarding down hollywood that day.Β Β
βdid you get any of that?β alex finally asked willie who had been staring at him for a while, he didnβt even notice when alex added in the bass drum.Β
βnot even a little.β willie breathed. by now alex was looking back at him, his blue eyes were bright and full of something he couldnβt put his fingers on. he felt himself leaning in, without even thinking about it was like he was drawn to him. alex must of felt the same way cause his eyes were trained on his lips.Β
neither of them would be able to tell you who initiated it, but soon they found themselves kissing. it started off slow and soft but somehow it still made them feel like the world melted away. neither of them had felt anything like this before, it was magic even the way their lips fit together was like they were made for each other. alex was the first one to pull away but only because he needed air.Β
βwow,β willie whispered. βwhereβd you learn to kiss like that hot dog?βΒ
alex couldnβt help but let out a breathy laugh. with a new found sense of confidence he reached forward and tucked a piece of hair that was in willieβs face behind his ear, leaving his calloused hand on the boyβs cheek. βdonβt worry about it, just kiss me again.βΒ
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