Problems and Promises.

Ryan popped his knuckles in the hallway as he made his way down it. School was now three weeks in and he had to admit, he was happy with the progress Bryce and him made. But he still needed to tell him. They never once spoke of the kiss but Ryan knew he remembered it.

The photo hung right above Bryce's bed.

He cracked a smile a he remembered that. Ryan's heart was racing and honestly, he didn't know what got ahold of him. Suddenly he seen Luke in the hallway with a glare that was sent straight to Ryan. "Hey Luke.." Ryan greeted.

¡BANG¡

Ryan's back was pressed against the lockers and Luke was holding his shirt, lifting him from the ground a little. Luke was serious but Ryan had cracked a chuckle at the males sudden burst. This had caused his glare to harden.

"You fucking piece of shit." He growled lowly. "Do you know what you've done?"

Ryan stayed silent as his smile dropped and face went serious. "I don't know what you're talking about." Was all he said. It was the truth but Luke didn't believe him and slammed his again, this time he let go and grabbed the olders collar. "God damnit don't lie!" Luke barked, face inches from Ryan.

"I'm not."

"Yes you are!" He slammed him again. "You know you made Jonathan cry you sorry piece of shit."

Ryan opened the eye he had been holding shut and made a confused face for a moment. He was trying to remember. "Luke," he said calmly. "I told Jonathan the truth." Ryan placed his hand on Luke's and swallowed. Not because he was afraid or even the slightest upset, but because his mouth had dried.

"You shoot one of my friends in the back and you got another at gun point Ohm! You gonna play him too?!"

Ryan smirked at those words as if they had made him shiver with joy. "I don't plan on shooting the one at gun point Luke.." His whisper was so silent that it nearly passed Luke's ear but he raised up his fist at the older once it reached him. "You're lucky I don't kill you Ohm." He growled, letting the other go.

Ryan watched Luke walk away with a straight face that turned to a grin whenever the boy stopped again. "I better not see you round'hem Ohm.." His back was still turned to Ryan once he said that. Ryan smiled cold heartedly as Luke walked off, "You can't keep me from them Luke!"

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Ryan stuck out his tongue at Bryce who sat at the table in front of him and the blonde did it back. He chuckled as he watched Bryce turn his attention back to David who was speaking about something Ryan couldn't understand. "He's warmed up to you." Michelle pointed out, swallowing her food. "I don't think it'll be long before you two get in a relationship.."

"There's just one problem," Ryan sighed. "The goddamn notes."

Michelle tapped her chin in thought. "End them." She shrugged at those words however Ryan laughed. "Michelle he loves them letters. I was in his room and found a book filled with them, when I asked him what they were he snatched them away saying they were nothing." Ryan stated, looking at the brunette.

The bell rang and dismissed everyone which caused Ran to throw away his plastic tray. As he was walking he felt a hand on his arm causing him to look down and see Bryce who was grinning from ear to ear. "Do you wanna come over today? I don't think my dad would mind." Ryan rubbed the back of his neck. "I don't know, I was thinking you could come over to mine?"

Bryce paused as he made a face and gave it thought. "I can work with that." He shrugged and Ryan gave a cheer in excitement. Bryce laughed at the older male who wrapped his arm around him and pulled him closer as they walked down the hallway.

The two boys split up and went to their class.

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Ryan closed the door to his home and walked into the kitchen, throwing the keys on the table, he sighed. His dog came rushing to him with a wagging tail to greet him causing him to smile. He scratched behind its ear and watched it go back to the doggy bed. "What to eat.." Ryan whispered to himself as he opened the fridge.

Ryan pulled out a the leftover pie and then grabbed himself a plate. He sat it down beside the box then walked into his room, changed into some clothes, and came back. Suddenly his doorbell rang and he sat the knife down.

At the door was Bryce who was wearing his brown jacket and purple t-shirt. "Hey you made it!" Ryan greets, pulling him inside. "Yeah, I also got us some doughnuts since they were on sale." Bryce held up the two boxes and Ryan took one before setting it on the table along with Bryce's. "Hey Bryce,"

"What's up?"

"Can you promise me something?"

"Depends on what in promising.."

"...You will always trust me right?"

"Oh, I can promise you that. Seeing as too how much I trust you now but you got to answer something for me."

"Yeah?"

"That kiss actually meant something.."

Ryan was silent as he seen how serious Bryce was. The move he was about to make was risky. "It did..or I wouldn't have kissed you for the second time." Bryce made s face as confusion suddenly washed over him. "Second one? W-" he was cut off by Ryan who pulled him into yet another kiss, this one was longer though.

They broke away panting and Ryan smiled. "Let's see how awkward it is now.." Bryce's face redden.

Dear McQuaid,

You looked really good in that jacket today. I passed you in the hallway when you were walking with Ryan. I hope you like roses because I got you one as you can see..
Till next letter Bryce..