Ruined.

Bryce was sitting in his class when his phone suddenly went off and he looked dead at Ryan who was teaching. The teacher didn't stop teaching but he did return the look at Bryce. Blue eyes jerked away to the clock that was only a minute away from the bell which caused Ryan to get the message. "Alright so uh, that's all I got today. Class dismissed." Everyone packed up except Bryce who was checking his phone.

One new message from Smitty.

When Bryce opened it he seen the email Smitty was talking about that he had received from someone. The name wasn't the name of a person but rather a sweet. His eyes averted to the message.

SMII7Y: See? I told you I got some strange fucking email man. Those photos automatically saved to my computer and I can swear it dude. I wouldn't do that to you..I care about you Bryce..

Bryce froze when he felt someone's chest push against his back and invade his personal space. Of course he knew who it was so he immediately relaxed and pulled up the image to show Ryan. "You know what Bryce.." The teacher said as he studied the photo. "That's the same email that Ritz got..look meet me after school at my place and we can discuss this. Until then get to class okay?" Bryce nodded and Ryan ruffled his hair playfully.

Sometimes Bryce wondered how the male could be so happy when stuff like this was going on, for him it was almost impossible but for Ryan..it was another story. It could be pretend but even so he did respect that he tried to keep it cheerful. Bryce waved him goodbye and entered Ritz class where he found Smitty refreshing his phone with a frown. He didn't even bother talking to the male because he was more than sure the male was upset with him still so he sat down beside him and began to fiddle with his fingers. Ritz began class..

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Bryce made his way to Ryan's with his jacket up close to him and his hands shoved deep into his pockets. He hummed a single tune to keep his teeth from chattering or to keep from focusing on the cold. The wind pushed a cold breeze to him and he shivered a little.

Bryce looked around as he neared Ryan's home then he knocked on the door and sat there for a few minutes and knocked again. "Hold on!" Ryan yelled from inside and he stood back a little. The sound of a chain shuffling echoed and the door opened to reveal Ryan wearing his white dress up shirt with one button undone. He smiled, "Hey Bryce."

"Can I come in or you gonna let me freeze?"

Ryan grinned and pulled him inside. Bryce took off his coat and sat it down on the arm of the couch before turning to Ryan who had his arms crossed over his chest. "Do you want anything to drink?" He watched as the blonde shook his head. "Just..we need to clear things up about that email." Ryan nodded and he sat on the couch where Bryce joined him shortly after.

"Okay so we know that Ritz and Smitty revived the email. We also know that someone tried to set them up knowing one of us would try to play hero and get information by ourselves."

"Yeah and obviously we both fell for it."

"Uh-huh so now that leaves them two out of it but just for the time being. Maybe they planned that part out too.."

"I don't think so honestly Ryan.."

"Right...okay so now that's two we can mark out. Now who knew that I sent you a sticky note in high school?"

"Um, Luke..Del..M—"

!BING!

Bryce froze and reached for his phone which had been silent until now, he pulled it out. A strange number appeared and he could feel the pressure be put on his shoulders. "Who is it from?" Ryan asked as he peered at the screen. "Who is that Bryce?" Those words only echoed in his ear as he slid his screen unlock and the message appeared.

Hey Bryce..shouldn't you check your apartment?

Both men shared a look before Ryan jumped to his feet and grabbed his car keys. "Let's go now Bryce." The demand was enough to make Bryce jump to his feet and dash out the front door in a hurry. His thoughts became stranded as he tried to think of who would send such a thing. It was almost a threat.

Bryce sat in the front seat and was joined by Ryan who fired up his car and pulled out the driveway with a loud screech. "Buckle up right now." He nodded and did as the male had told him too do.

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Bryce dashed out the car and ignored his teacher who had called out his name a few times. His heart pounded in his chest as he dashed through that door and up the flight of stairs. Bryce got to his floor and ran down to his apartment door only to stop and stare with wide eyes.

His door had been broken open and his whole thing was wrecked and some items even stolen. "Oh my god.." He whispered as he entered the room only to see the photos of him and Ryan hanging above his bed with somethings spray spray painted on the wall above them in dark red. "Don't fuck with me.." He read aloud as he looked down to the empty envelope where that had struck him. All his money was gone..

Bryce rushed over and checked it to see a little sticky note that was pink. He frowned as his shaky fingers took hold and pulled it out.

Don't fuck with me Bryce or you may just get hurt. It's best you keep your nose on your face and not sniffing around town for clues..I'm closer than you think and Everytime you go to sleep, remeber I know where you are..