High School Sweethearts
Title: High School Sweethearts
Author: Hannah
Chapter 1: First Greetings
Pairing: Col/Ry
Rating: PG
Notes: This is a Whose Line high school fic, we all love them ^_^ The guys are all 14. This is chapter 1 not sure how many chapters there are going to be yet but there should be a few.
Ryan
"Hey Ryan you got any gum?" I turned around in my chair to look at the boy sitting next to me. His short blonde hair sticking up, his eyes covered up by his thick specks, and his red and yellow checked shirt tucked into his jeans.
"Sure Drew." I said reaching into my jacket pocket and taking out a stick. "Don't you think you should start buying your own? I mean I've been giving you gum for like the last four months man."
"Dude you know my mom won't let me buy that stuff." Drew answered taking the stick out the wrapper and putting in into his mouth.
"Yeah and for good reason." I said indicating to his stomach straining the waistband of his pants.
"Oh shut up, not all of us can be skinny as a stick you know." Drew said crossly folding his arms.
"Hey I heard something about Ryan giving out gum?" Brad chipped in turning in his chair in front of me holding out his hand expectantly. I rolled my eyes but handed him one none the less. I didn't want to get on his bad side. Even though I know he would never try to hurt me, his big muscly arms and strong built body are enough to scare anyone into doing what he says.
"How 'bout you Wayne?" I asked looking at the boy to Brad's left.
"No thanks man, that stuff seriously wrecks your teeth." he said pulling a face of disgust as Brad chewed the gum with his mouth open, spraying Wayne's arm with saliva. I rolled my eyes again. Wayne is obsessed with his teeth. They are all in line and sparkling white and ever since he heard girls go for guys with nice teeth, he is determined to keep them that way.
Suddenly the room was filled with the annoying sound of the school bell ringing, telling us the teacher would be coming into class to take the register any minute. I love this school. Well as much as a boy can love a school. It's an awful lot better than my last one back in Seattle. I was bullied there, for being super skinny and freakishly tall. Here it's so different. Sure there are still bullies, but they only pick on the small or the fat kids. Ok, it's not exactly a good thing, but it's good for me.
Also I have friends. Proper friends. Drew, Brad and Wayne. Drew is my best friend. He sat next to me that first day at this new school in Vancouver. We became buddies almost instantly. He's rather plump but the bullies leave him alone now that he hangs out with me. I think my height gives me an advantage; the bullies here are a lot shorter than back in my old school.
Brad is on the football team. He's very muscly and quite tall too. But he isn't a hot head like the others, he's kind and friendly. Which is why he came and sat next to me and Drew at lunch rather than on his own. I was a bit scared at first; I thought he was secretly spying on us for the other guys on the team. That was until one of the players saw me and Drew in the corridor and shouted "Look it's the tall freak and fatty!" Drew went red and carried on walking. But Brad went right up to him and told him to 'back off' and 'no one makes fun of my mates.' They left us alone after that. And Brad became our new friend.
Last but not least is Wayne. Wayne, the African American smart guy. He's really clever, not the smartest in the class but still brilliant. And he is amazing at sports, and he's good looking too. How is that possible? I mean since when are smart guys good at sport AND handsome too? That’s how he became our friend, by being smart but not geeky. Drew, Brad and I were in class trying to quickly do our math homework before the teacher came in. Wayne saw us struggling and helped us out. He told us the answers but also explained how it worked. We went to thank him at lunch and ended up eating with him, and then eventually he joined are little group too.
So we are a group of four. We don't have a leader in are group or any rules. Although I think one rule is that no one else is joining our group. It's just us. Me, Drew, Brad and Wayne.
"Alright class settle down." Mrs Campbell said over the murmur of the class as she swept through the room and sat behind her desk. She was a tall slim woman of about forty. She wore a long silk patterned shirt, a brightly coloured top and a hand knitted jumper. Her blonde hair was now starting to go grey and was tied up in a loose bun on her head. I much preferred her to my old teacher, she was the complete opposite. Fat and short, old and mean. She hated all of us and we hated her. Mrs Campbell is really nice, I wish she taught us subjects rather than just taking our register.
"Ok guys I have just been informed that we have a new student starting today!" She announced beaming at us all. She loved new kids. Someone else to make a fuss of.
I glanced towards the back of the class at Bernie and that lot, the school bullies. They were all silently confirming with each other. Fresh meat to pick on is what their saying. I shook my head in disgust. These guys make me sick. They are so cruel to anyone who isn't in their stupid gang. Mostly they just abuse with words rather than violence but they seem to know just what to say to upset anyone. They wouldn’t care if this new kid was a guy or a girl, these guys show no mercy.
Just then there was a knock on the door and our headmaster stuck his head inside the classroom.
"Mrs Campbell I have the new student here." he whispered hoping that only Mrs Campbell could here him even though we all could. She made her way over to the door as our headmaster left; she motioned with her finger for the new kid to come in.
The new kid in question was a boy.
He walked nervously into the classroom holding onto a pile of books. He was actually shaking as he walked! I had been terrified on my first day too, but he looked like he was about to be shot or something.
The boy was rather tall, not skinny but not fat either, he had dark brown hair that flopped down over his dark brown eyes, he was wearing a short sleeved red T-shirt and dark blue jeans. His gaze was dropped to the floor as he hung tightly to his books, some were school books, and others looked like they were for reading. His skin was very light and his lips looked very pink in contrast. You could consider him to be handsome, and in my opinion he looked rather adorable....ok I did not just think that about another boy.
Our teacher was grinning down at him, she put her hands on her knees and bent slightly lower to look him in the eyes, well if he had looked at her that is. His gaze was fixed on that one spot on the carpet.
"Hello there Poppet what's your name?" She asked speaking to him as if he was in preschool.
He raised his head slightly to look at her. We could see his chocolate coloured brown eyes through his messy fringe. He kept eye contact for a second before looking back at the floor. Slowly he opened his mouth a fraction and answered Mrs Campbell with a shaky whisper.
"Colin."
Colin
"Mom I don't wanna go!" I wailed from the back seat of our car. My little sister was sitting next to me with a huge grin on her face. She loved going to new schools. I never understood why, but then again she isn't shy like me, she can make friends with just about anyone.
"Now Colin we've been here for months now I can't keep you home any longer you have to go to school." My mum answered calmly as she drove along the unfamiliar streets.
"Mom why isn't daddy taking us to school as well?" My sister Clara asked. I sighed. She didn't seem to yet grasp the concept that our father didn't want to know us anymore. Sure he still lived with us, but it's only a matter of time before he packs his bags and leaves. You'd think that would upset me, but it doesn't. I never really liked the guy.
He tried hard at first, to be a good father. He used to buy me footballs and soccer balls all the time. He'd take me to the park every weekend to play football or soccer; he'd take me to matches too. But I could never kick or catch the damn ball to save my life. And the matches bored me to death. He tried though. Gotta give him points for trying. Eventually he caught onto the fact that I wasn't a sporty person. Now he resents me. My little brother is too young to play proper sports yet. But dad hopes he'll like it. I hope he does to; otherwise he'll be shoving soccer boots on Clara and taking her to matches.
"Your father is busy with work today darling." my mom said, although her voice wobbled slightly. I heard them yelling at each other again last night, and this morning too. Clara has heard them too but she thinks it's just a silly childish argument that can be solved with a simple sorry. This goes beyond that. I think it goes all the way to an eventual divorce.
"Colin I want you to really try and make friends this time." my mom said glancing back over her shoulder at me.
"What's the point? We'll be moving in like a month anyway." I grumbled.
"Now Colin I think we'll be living here permanently now, please try and make friends, this is the last school you’re going to now." she answered slowing down the car.
"Well here we are." mom said cheerily pulling over outside my new school. I stared miserably out the window at the tall red brick building. Didn't look very frightening from the outside. But I knew from experience that schools look friendly but are absolutely awful.
We got out the car and made our way up the steps to the entrance. Once inside we were greeted by a fat, balding man who I assumed was the headmaster.
"Hello there you must Mrs Mochrie. I'm Mr Williams and welcome to Winfield high school." he said in a booming voice shaking my mom’s hand. "And this must be Clara and Colin!" he added shaking our hands too. "Mrs Mochrie the sixth grade is just down that hall there." he pointed down a corridor leading to a door clearly marked sixth grade. "I shall escort Colin to his class." he said looking down at me, I lowered my gaze.
"Yes thank you, see you later Colin." she said bending down to kiss me on the head. She grabbed Clara's hand and made her way down the corridor.
"Well come along Colin." said my new headmaster turning and walking in the opposite direction. I followed him shuffling my feet across the polished floor.
This school was very big. It goes from kindergarden right up to the last high school year before college. I was now in ninth grade. I had been in so many schools before but not in ninth grade. It was supposed to be good as you were considered a lot older. Although no years have ever been good for me at school.
The school was divided into two buildings joined by a huge set of double doors separating elementary school from high school.
The minute we stepped through those doors I felt something cold settle in my stomach as we got closer to my new class. Elementary seemed so friendly and happy, high school was scary and cruel.
We stopped outside a door leading to a room that I could only assume was my new classroom.
Mr Williams opened the door and spoke to the teacher. "Mrs Campbell I have the new student here." I didn't like being called the 'new student' it made me feel a freak, the outcast from the rest of the group. Suddenly Mr Williams started making his way back down the corridor patting me on the shoulder as he left. I wasn't sure weather I should follow him or not, until a middle aged woman came up to me and motioned me inside.
I slowly walked across the room to stand in front of the class. I knew that I should act confident, try to look like I couldn't care less about anything. But I couldn't. I was too shy. My head stayed bent low to look at the floor. I could feel everyone's eyes on me. Analyzing me. Trying to decide if I was cool or not.
"Hello there Poppet what's your name?" my new teacher suddenly said trying to catch my eyes. I caught them briefly before lowering them again.
"Colin." I tried to say it normally but it came out as a whisper.
"Colin. That’s a lovely name!" she said brightly, I smiled slightly but I couldn't look at her. I have trouble keeping eye contact with strangers.
"I'm Mrs Campbell, I'll be your form teacher, and I will be taking your register in the mornings." she spoke slowly like I was thick or something. "Now where to put you..." she looked around the class for an empty chair. I tore my gaze from the floor to look up at the class. Some of them were covering the empty seats next to them with their books or bags, in an obvious gesture that they didn't want me sitting next to them. I hoped she would let me sit next to someone good. Who you sit next to in class can affect your whole school life. In past schools I learnt that sitting next to the popular kids can automatically make you popular. Unfortunately these kids are usually mean, nasty and bitchy kids, I always hate them. The geeky kids are nice I guess, but always get bullied, so I automatically got bullied too.
"Erm... oh how about over there next to Ryan?" she pointed to an empty chair next to a blondy brown curly haired boy. Stick thin, he looked incredibly tall even though he slouched in his chair.
I walked over and sat down next to this Ryan boy. I didn't look at him though. I cursed my shyness; this was not a good way to make friends.
"Ok Allen?... Charlie?... Samantha?.." the teacher took are register and I sat silently as the class murmured quietly around me, most likely about me.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw Ryan glancing at me every so often. I tried to build up the courage to say hi but as I opened my mouth the words died on my tongue. So I made it out like I was sighing instead.
I jumped as the school bell suddenly rang telling us to start making our way to first lesson. All the students stood up and made their way out the door. I waited until the last person had left before I followed them; I decided to follow Ryan and his friends. Only I stayed a few meters behind them, I didn't want them to feel like I was butting in or anything. Although butting in might be a way to make friends, I’m not sure. I never really had any proper friends so I wouldn't know. My sister is ace at making friends, when I get home she will tell me all about her new friends she made today. I really want to ask her how to make friends, but that just seems so sad and pathetic coming from her older brother.
In the first lessons I sat next to Ryan. The teachers asked me who I sat next to in form so they put me next to the same person in every lesson. I'm not sure if it's good or not. I mean I want to be Ryan's friend but I still haven’t said so much as hello to him. Finally break rolled around. I didn't know what to do. Most students hung out in the form room chatting. Some went down to the canteen to get something to eat. And some played football or basketball outside. I thought about going where Ryan went but my new head teacher stopped me and gave me a tour of the school. I didn't really take any of it in. I was too busy trying to decide the best way to talk to Ryan; I had no idea what to say to him. Also his friend...oh what’s his name? The muscly one....Brad! That’s it Brad. Brad scares me a bit; he might think I’m trying to steal Ryan away from him and the other two. He doesn't look like the type of guy you want to get mad.
Finally the bell went again and I went to my next two lessons, again sitting next to Ryan. The work wasn't really that hard. Or maybe it's just because I am rather smart, if I do say so myself. Ryan did the work but he did talk with his friends in class and frequently got told off. He spoke out loud to the whole class too. Making everyone laugh. It was then I realised that he was the class clown. He was really funny, and despite my fear I couldn't help laughing.
The day seemed to go very slowly. The lessons seemed to last hours and hours. The teachers were mostly ok, a couple were very strict and scary but luckily they left me alone. Lunch time rolled around and again I feared what to do. I didn't know who I would sit with. I wanted to sit next to Ryan but that would look strange seeing as I haven’t said a word to him. Or to anyone for that matter.
I decided to skip lunch and read my book outside. The sky was cloudy with patches of sunshine; I sat on a bench at the far end of the field away from all the other students who were eating their packed lunches outside. Lunch lasted an hour so I started reading the biggest book I had. I brought the books from home, I guess this could be considered geeky but I loved reading and I didn't know what else to do for an hour.
After about five minutes I glanced up from my book and stopped dead when I saw three boys approaching me. My heart started beating fast. I saw them in class. They all sat at the back of the classroom and talked non stop during all the lessons, answered back to all the teachers, hardly did any work, they didn't seem very nice at all. I dropped my gaze back to my book but I couldn't concentrate. They were getting closer I could hear their voices getting louder, their harsh barks of laughter making me jump.
Suddenly a shadow fell over me and I looked up to come face to face with Bernie.
Ryan
Colin...that’s a cool name. I've never met someone called Colin. Hey he's sitting next to me! I wonder if I should say hi. Brad once told me that if a new kid ever came to our class we should wait for him to talk to us first. I think I’ll do that. Even though the poor guy looks petrified.
He opened his mouth like he was about to speak but then he just sighed. He jumped when the bell went, can’t blame him though, our school bell is very loud and annoying. Colin was following me and the guys to lessons but he was hanging back. I wanted to tell him he could walk with us if he wanted, but the guys have a bit of a possessive streak when it comes to me. They don't want anyone joining our group. I didn't either, but Colin looks different, like one of us. We’re not freaks but we’re different because...I don't know we just are! We don't fit in any other group except are own, and I have a feeling Colin would fit in too. Maybe I should have a word with the guys about letting him in.
I decided to let him hang out with us at break. We always go to the canteen to get a drink, and then we just sit and talk. Or do our homework that we 'forgot' to do. But Mr Williams took him for a tour of the school. I thought about talking to him in class, but I didn't want to get him into trouble on his first day.
Lunch time came at last. Drew, Wayne and Brad were going to sneak into the canteen for lunch before the ninth graders are let in. We have this stupid timetable now. So the canteen doesn't get too crowded. It tells us what years are allowed in at what time. We are in last today. Which means all the good food will be gone by the time we get in there. So we always try to sneak in without the teacher seeing us and sending us out.
"Hey come on Ryan teachers gone!" Wayne called by the canteen doors, I was hanging back. I had seen Colin head outside onto the field and I wanted to talk to him.
"You guys go ahead I have....homework." I said trying to sound casual.
"Well do it while your eating lunch." Drew said impatiently.
"Yeah but I need to go to the library to read up on it and stuff." I muttered. God can't these guys take a hint?
They raised their eyebrows at me but just shrugged. "Whatever dude see you later." Brad said herding the other two inside before they were spotted. I sighed in relief and made my way outside. In the distance I could see Colin sitting on one of the benches at the far end of the field. I made my way over to him from the side so I could surprise him. I stopped and hid behind a tree just a few meters from his left as I saw Bernie and his mates approaching him. Oh god here we go. Those bastards are going to start having a go at the poor guy for no reason. I hate them so much, everyone does.
"Well what do we have here?" Bernie said staring down at Colin. "Looks like a little book worm, what are you reading?" he didn't wait for a response he pulled the book out of Colin's hand and held it up so he could read the title. "Romeo and Juliet? Romeo and Juliet!" he cackled throwing the book over his shoulder, it landed with a thud on the ground. "Why are you reading such a girly book?" he asked, Colin went bright red. Bernie’s friends sniggered behind him.
"Oh Romeo, Romeo!" Bernie said placing a hand to his forehead and acting it out making his friends laugh more. "That is so pathetic reading such a crappy load of girly nonsense."
"It's not nonsense, its good." Colin mumbled head bent but still looking at him through his fringe.
"Ooooh its good is it?" Bernie mocked still talking in his pretend girly voice. "Well maybe I should see how good it is." he went over to the fallen book and picked it up carelessly. He gripped some of the pages and began ripping them.
Suddenly I couldn't take it any more. I had watched them torment people for years and never said or did anything. Well I’ve had enough. This time they have gone too far.
"Hey leave him alone!" I called coming out from behind the tree. Bernie stopped and stared at me in surprise for a moment before narrowing his eyes.
"Oh yeah? Who's gonna make me?" he said glaring up at me.
"I am." I answered and before I could stop myself I shoved him hard in the stomach sending him flying. The book flew from his hands and landed once again on the ground.
He looked at me furiously from where he now lay on the ground. I raised my fists and gave him an evil look, daring him to try anything. He didn't. They wouldn't on me. He got up and he and his friends stalked off throwing curses at me from over their shoulders. I went to where the book lay and picked it up. I dusted it over and smoothed out the pages before going over to Colin and handing it to him.
"Thank you." he mumbled looking up at me from where he still sat.
"Colin right?" I knew his name of course; I just didn't really know how to make conversation.
"Yeah, Ryan isn't it?" I nodded. Then we sat in silence for a few minutes. But it was a comfortable silence. You know, you can have really uncomfortable silences that are really awkward, or comfortable ones that you like sitting there in silence not needing to say a word.
But then it became too quiet so I decided to end it. "You wanna come to my house after school?" his head turned to look at me. His head was cocked slightly and there was a confused look in his eye. I chuckled softly. He looked really sweet like that.
"I mean if your not busy me and the guys, Drew, Wayne and Brad, are going to my house to play basketball and if you wanna come..."
"I don't know how to play basketball." he muttered shyly dropping his gaze.
"Oh it's easy I can teach you, and you’re kinda tall so you'll be good at it. So you wanna come?"
"Ok." he said looking back at me the corners of his mouth slightly turned up into what you could call a smile. I smiled back and got up off the bench.
"See you later then." I said waving briefly before turning to leave. I'm not sure the guys will like this, but oh well. They will just have to get over it. I hope they do like Colin though because I do.
To me this looks like the start of a beautiful friendship.
Title: High School Sweethearts
Chapter 2: Just Friends
Pairing: Col/Ry
Rating: PG
Notes: This is a Whose Line high school fic, we all love them ^_^ The guys are all 14. This is chapter 2 not sure how many chapters there are going to be yet but there should be a few.
Colin
"Well what do we have here?" Bernie said staring down at me. "Looks like a little book worm, what are you reading?" he pulled my book out of my grasp before I could stop him. "Romeo and Juliet? Romeo and Juliet!" he and his friends howled with laughter and I felt my face heat up. I know that boys my age (not even boys) read stuff like that. But I love it; I love Shakespeare, all kinds of big difficult to read books. I hate all that awful sci-fi that boys read. Well there aren’t many boys I know who read for fun. But ones who do just read boring short stories about aliens and space ships.
He threw my poor book to the ground it landed open damaging a lot of the pages. "Why are you reading such a girly book?" oh yeah, my face is definitely red now.
"Oh Romeo, Romeo!" he mocked doing a very bad impression of Juliet. His friends laughed some more and I felt my heart speed quicken. Their laughs were harsh and loud and made me jump. It felt a bit like being smacked in the face.
"That is so pathetic reading such a crappy load of girly nonsense." I got angry then. I wanted to yell at him. Scream at him. Maybe even hurt him. I did say something, but not in the way I wanted to say it.
"It's not nonsense, its good." it came out as if I was a pathetic two year old saying sorry after doing something wrong. God why can't I be more aggressive?
"Ooooh its good is it?" he said still using his 'Juliet' voice. "Well maybe I should see how good it is." he went over to my book and picked it up, and for a mad moment I thought he might start reading it. That was until he began tearing the pages. My eyes widened and I felt tears begin prickling in the back of my eyes. He was destroying my poor book and I was powerless to stop him.
Suddenly I heard someone yell.
"Hey leave him alone!" out from behind a near by tree was Ryan! We all turned to look at him as he made his way over to Bernie and stood in front of him, towering a good five or six inches higher.
"Oh yeah? Who's gonna make me?" he snapped glaring at Ryan. I have been told I'm good at reading people. Especially their eyes. Bernie was acting brave but I could clearly see fear gleaming in his eyes. Ryan's height was rather scary.
"I am." Ryan answered and my mouth fell open as Ryan pushed Bernie over and he and my book fell to the ground. Oh god Ryan is so gonna get beaten up for that one. But Ryan just glared at Bernie, something I recognised as a warning look. He got up and then he and his friends walked away swearing at Ryan and me as they went.
He picked up my book and gave it back to me. "Thank you." I said, well I meant to say, it came out as a pathetic mumble.
"Colin right?" he asked sitting down beside me. I felt my face light up. He was sitting next to me! I thought he would just give me my book and leave. In fact I didn't think he'd be here at all. Which reminds me, why had he been behind that tree watching me anyway? I think I'll ask him.
"Ryan isn't it?" well ok maybe I won’t. That might sound rude. After all he may have just been there be coincidence right? Well I did think that up until he asked me round to his house.
"I mean if your not busy me and the guys, Drew, Wayne and Brad, are going to my house to play basketball and if you wanna come..."
"I don't know how to play basketball." Oh god why did I say that? How sad does that sound? I had to look at the floor because if I continued looking at him I know I'd go red.
"Oh it's easy I can teach you, and you’re kinda tall so you'll be good at it. So you wanna come?" I really wanted to. I can't remember the last time I went round to another person’s house to hang out. But me and my sister were supposed to walk home from school together today. Mom dropped us off today but it's not that far to walk. Oh well she'll just have to go on her own. She won't mind. After all she's always complaining at home that she gets treated like a child and she can take care of herself. So I'm sure she can walk home by herself today. And she can be really stubborn when it comes to me, she'll wait five minutes but if I don't show up she'll leave. She did that at our last school. Not that I mind. I hate walking home with her, she goes on and on about her stupid new friends. I begged mom to let me walk on my own but she said it's safer this way. She throws a fit if Clara comes home on her own.
"Ok." I replied giving him a small smile.
"See you later then." he said jumping off the bench. He waved at me and then started walking back towards the school. I stayed where I was. I watched him as he walked, his long legs taking bigger steps then an average person takes, his curly hair blowing in the wind, shining brightly as the sun reflects off the blonde curls. I found myself sighing as I watched him. Then I gave myself a confused look before returning to my book. But I wasn't really reading it. I was too busy thinking about going to Ryan's today. Well it won’t just be me, it will be Brad, Drew and Wayne as well. I'd much rather be just Ryan's friend but I guess these guys are pretty cool too.
By the time lunch ended I really wished I had eaten something as I could hear my stomach rumbling during the lesson. Every now and then Ryan turned to smile at me and I smiled back. Although we didn't talk as this last lesson had an extremely strict teacher who gave you a detention if you so much as coughed whilst she was talking.
Finally the bell went and I felt butterflies in my stomach although I wasn't sure why. I got up and followed Ryan again as he and his friends went to their lockers to get their bags. They all made their way to the front door without looking at me. I considered just going home with Clara, after all Ryan must have forgotten all about inviting me. But then he turned around to look at me still standing in the corridor.
"Hey Colin you coming or what?" he called gesturing me over. I gave him a huge smile and ran up to him and walked with them. Drew raised his eyebrows towards Ryan.
"I said he could come with us." he said giving Drew a sharp look. "That’s ok with you guys isn't it?" they all looked at me for a moment before looking at the ground and mumbling something about how it was fine with them. I was pretty sure it wasn't.
It suddenly dawned on me that I had no idea how far Ryan's house was. I started to worry. What if I couldn't find my way back to my house later? I shook that thought away and decided not to worry about it right now.
His house was incredibly close to the school. But in the opposite direction to mine. On the way the guys started talking about all the girls they had dated.
"I once dated a chick from that all girl school." Brad boasted.
"Is that the one who dumped you like a week later?" mocked Wayne, as Brad stuck his middle finger up at him. "I once dated a girl from tenth grade for about a month." Wayne said as Brad gave him a 'yeah right' look.
"Then why are you still a virgin Wayne?" Drew asked laughing as Wayne ducked his head. I had to stop my mouth from falling open. Oh my god, these guys hadn't...done it already had they? I mean their fourteen for god's sake!
"He'll go all the way before you Drew." Ryan said as Drew glared at him. "None of us have done it yet." he added glancing at me.
They continued to talk about girls and how far they had gone and I began to worry. Oh god please don't ask me. The sad pathetic truth was I had never dated a girl. They never seemed to be interested in me. Or maybe I'm just bad at picking up signals.
"How 'bout you Colin?" Brad suddenly said looking over to where I was walking by Ryan's side. My heart started beating fast. I hoped someone would say something interesting and they would forget Brad's question. But all four of them stopped talking and stared at me. I couldn't tell them that I hadn't dated before; I'll have to improvise quickly.
"Oh you know....I've been around." I answered vaguely.
"Cool." Brad said as we turned into Ryan's driveway. Ryan had a normal sized, red brick house. Green front door, nicely mowed grass in the front garden with a beautiful arrangement of flowers. But instead of going to that door we all went down a path leading to a gate which took us into his back garden. It was rather big, not much grass though as most of the space was taken up by a small basketball court.
"Oh Ryan your home." a blonde haired women, who I assumed was his mother, suddenly said coming out with a tray of four glasses of lemonade. They all took a glass of lemonade as I hung back awkwardly.
"Who's this Ryan?" she asked spotting me standing a few meters from the other guys.
"This is Colin." he answered smiling at me. I smiled back.
"Hello Colin." she said beaming at me. "Would you like a glass of lemonade?"
"Yes please." I mumbled shyly this time managing to keep eye contact. She retreated to the house to get me a glass whilst Ryan went on a hunt for the basketball. He found it in a very tall tree.
"How the hell did it get up there Ryan?" asked Drew staring up at it caught between the branches. Ryan looked at it in confusion before his eyes narrowed.
"Richard!" he yelled angrily. "He must have kicked it up there." he muttered and then began swearing under his breath. I was handed my drink and I thanked Mrs Stiles before putting it down on the garden table and walking over to Ryan.
"I could get it down." I said and Ryan and the guys raised their eyebrows at me.
"You could?" he asked.
"Sure." the truth was I was pretty good at climbing trees. And when I was eight I took gymnastics class for a while before the bulling became too much and I quit.
I reached up and took hold of a sturdy branch. I hoisted myself up and swung my leg round it. I then started climbing up the tree branch by branch. I had to try really hard not to look down as I was a bit scared of heights. The ball was on the very edge of a branch where it was too thin to climb on so I shook the branch violently before the ball fell to the ground. I could hear the guys cheering below me. Cheering for me. The dissent down the tree was a lot harder as I couldn't see where my feet were going. When I got to just two meters above the ground my foot slipped.
I couldn’t grab onto the branches quick enough and I fell. I let out a yell and suddenly I fell onto something and knocked it over. I turned around on my back and saw I had fallen on Ryan.
"Sorry." I muttered going pink. But I stayed where I was. And Ryan made no move to push me off him. I know I should stand up but I don't think I can. Ryan's body felt warm beneath mine and I liked the feeling of him pressed against me.
"You know you can get off him any time." Drew said picking up the basketball and dribbling it onto the court. I go up ducking my head sheepishly. And for a split second, although maybe I imagined it, I could have sworn I saw disappointment in Ryan's eye as I got off him.
Ryan
You know today has been good. I made a new friend and defended him at the same time. I love helping people, although I wouldn't ever admit to it. And I'm going to help him again when we get to my house, I'm gonna teach him to play my favourite sport, basketball. It's not just because I'm tall and that it gives me an advantage. It's because it's a really great game. You don't have to kick the ball which is great because I am a very bad kicker, unlike my brother Richard. And it's not rough and dirty like soccer. I have a problem with hurting people, so I couldn't play football. Well I can hurt people when they get me mad like Bernie. But not during a game.
On the way to mine we had a conversation about girls and how many we dated. I try to stay out of these conversations. I have been out with girls but I don't really like talking about it. The other three had many arguments over who had dated the most. I was curious as to how many Colin had dated.
"How 'bout you Colin?" Brad chipped in looking at him from where he walked by my side.
"Oh you know....I've been around." he said shrugging. And I don't know why but I felt something weird in my stomach. I recognised it as a feeling I got at Richard's last birthday when he got that brand new bike. It was jealousy. Pure and simple. I'm not sure why I felt it; it wasn't because I was jealous of Colin for dating what seems like many girls. It was something else...
I pushed that thought away and decided to concentrate on the game. Well I could have if Richard hadn't kicked my basketball in the tree. He does that. Sometimes by accident other times just to annoy me.
"I could get it down." Colin said coming to stand beside me. I raised my eyebrows at him; he didn't look like the type of guy who could climb really tall trees.
"You could?" I asked.
"Sure." he answered simply as he started to clamber up the branches. We all craned our necks, watching him. And I couldn't help staring at his ass as he climbed, even though I knew it was wrong. Eventually the ball fell down and we all cheered. I could just about see Colin's face and he looked proud of himself. When he climbed down I took a few steps closer, ready to congratulate him, when he slipped and fell.
He fell backwards and landed on me pushing us both to the ground. He turned over onto his stomach still on top of me and apologized. I could hear the guys laughing around us but I wasn't concentrating on that. I was concentrating on how good Colin's body felt against mine, like a warm blanket I could just snuggle into.
"You know you can get off him any time." Drew said suddenly. This made Colin stand up quickly and I felt disappointed, although I couldn't say why. I glared at Drew before following him and the guys to the court to play.
Turns out Colin didn't need much help, he was a natural. His dribbling at first was a little off and the guys got a bit impatient. That was until they saw that the guy could score baskets like a champ. Their eyes widened as they saw him score goal after goal after goal. He and I were against the other three. I did all the dribbling and taking the ball from the other three and he threw them in the basket. We won 48-12.
"We are the champions!...." we sang after the sun was starting to set and my mom told us that the guys should start making their way home now.
"Bye Ryan, bye Colin." Wayne said waving before going back down the path to my front garden. I had seen Colin's whole face light up when Wayne mentioned him as well.
Maybe the guys like Colin after all...
"I better go too Ryan." he suddenly said breaking me out of my train of thought. He was leaning against the wall and I was standing in front of him. I was standing very close. The tips of my feet were almost touching his. I could almost feel the warmth of his breath on my face.
"Yeah ok, see you tomorrow then." I said but I didn't move out of his way. He didn't ask me to move out of his way. We stood there just staring into each others eyes. Then I began leaning forward ever so slightly. He looked confused but still didn't say or do anything. Suddenly our foreheads were touching. His was hot and slightly sweaty as he was flushed and his face had gone red. I looked at his small pink inviting lips. I felt my own twitch slightly wanting to taste them. Realisation of what I was doing flooded through me and I took a few steps backwards quickly.
"Urm...bye then." I said hurriedly before practically running inside my house. Once inside I peered out the window and saw him walking up my front garden path and making his way home. I sank onto the carpet in our living room.
What the hell was that? Why had I wanted to kiss him? No! No of course I didn't want to kiss him! Don't be stupid, I'm straight for fuck sake! Well at least I think I am....yes! Yes! Of course I'm straight. I've been out with girls before. Although, I never liked it. I mean the girls I dated I never really liked them in that way. I only asked them out because it would look weird a guy of fourteen who had never been on a date. But I thought I never liked them because I was waiting for the right girl to come along. But maybe it's something else...
I shook my head. I couldn't think of that now. I decided to go upstairs and do some homework. Homework always seems to make all conscious thought leave my brain.
I can't have wanted to kiss him, me and Colin are just friends right?....
Colin
I never knew I could play basketball! Quite well in fact. Dad never tried to get me interested in it because he only likes the rough sports. I was rather bad at dribbling as I kept having to look at the ball as I dribbled, otherwise it would go everywhere. But when I tried to shoot it went in! I actually scored a basket!
I was nervous when we were deciding teams as they usually just have two teams of two. But Ryan said me and him could be a team and they could be a three. He said we didn't need an extra player as his height gave us an advantage anyway.
I loved it. I loved scoring goals and throwing our arms above our heads and cheering when the ball went in the basket. And, even though I would never say it out loud, I loved hugging Ryan after every basket.
We won, of course and we began singing 'We are the champions' the other three guys just glared at us. But not in a nasty way. Drew had even said 'Great job' to me after I scored for the first time. Eventually it had to end though and the guys said there goodbyes and left. Wayne said goodbye to me! That made me feel like maybe I did have a hope of joining their group of friends. I was worried now though. Mom would be going frantic wondering where I was.
"I better go too Ryan." I said from where I was now leaning on the wall with him right in front of me. He was incredibly close. But it didn't feel awkward at all.
"Yeah ok, see you tomorrow then." he said. I waited for him to move so I could leave, but he didn't. I didn't ask him to either. We just stood. I'm not sure why but it felt good. Like I wanted him there. Then he started moving towards me. I was confused but I made no attempt to stop him. I felt my face going red and my heart pace quicken. Our foreheads softly touched and I felt butterflies in my stomach. I looked at his lips and saw them move slightly. Then he pulled back.
"Urm...bye then." he said before going back inside. I stood for a few moments rooted to the ground before I started walking home. The weird thing was I could have sworn he was about to kiss me.
When his house was out of view I broke into a run. I was going to be in so much trouble for being this late. I glanced at my watch and then cursed myself. 6:00 pm it read. I was about three hours late!
Just as I was about to knock on my door it flung open and my mother was standing there on the brink of tears. The moment she recognised me she put her arms around me in a bone crushing hug.
"Oh Colin I was so worried!" she cried refusing to let go. When she did her worried expression changed into one of anger. "Where in the world have you been? Your sister had to walk here by herself!" she sounded very annoyed indeed.
I think honestly is the best policy here. "I was at my friends’ house, I'm sorry mom." I said quietly.
Her face changed again into one of interest. "Oh Colin you made friends! Oh that’s wonderful!" she was beaming at me now, anger forgotten. We made our way into the kitchen to eat dinner. Clara was already here.
"Clara made some lovely friends too." my mom said as I sat down.
"Oh I bet she did.." I muttered bitterly. I hate it when mom reminds me of my sisters 'achievements'.
"So what is your new friend called?" my mom asked putting my plate in front of me.
"Ryan." I said proudly. My sister nearly chocked on her potato.
"You mean Ryan Stiles?" she asked excitedly.
I thought back to maths when I look at the front of his math's book to see what his second name was. "Yeah...." how would Clara know him?
"Oh my god! He is soooo cute! My new friend Sarah pointed him out to me at break. He is the hottest guy in ninth grade! I can' believe he's your friend!"
"I also went round to his house." I said and laughed when her mouth dropped open.
"Oh my god! What's it like?" she asked her eyes wide with excitement.
I had to tell her and mom every little detail; I told them everything, except just before I left his house. I can still feel his forehead on mine, his breath tickling my face, those lips so close to mine...
Weirdly enough the idea of kissing Ryan didn't feel weird and awkward, it felt....good. Like I almost wanted to kiss him. But that was crazy; I didn't want to kiss him. Did I?
Well it doesn't matter as for now me and Ryan Stiles are just friends.
Title: High School Sweethearts
Chapter 3: Falling In Love
Pairing: Col/Ry
Rating: PG
Notes: This is a Whose Line high school fic, we all love them ^_^ The guys are all 14. This is chapter 3.
Ryan
School is a lot more fun with Colin around. It's been about three weeks now and he's really fitting in. Bernie still glares at him in class and in the corridors but doesn't try anything. Also people respect me a bit more when word got out I 'beat up' Bernie. I just hope the teachers don't find out about it.
Colin now hangs out with us at break and lunch. At first the guys were a weird about it. They didn't talk to him that much and always seemed to try to get my attention away from him. This seemed to upset Colin, I could tell. So I told the guys firmly that Colin is my friend and if they don't like it then that's just too bad. They got the picture. I wanted Colin in our group even if they didn't. They do now though. They're much nicer to him now; include him in everything we do. I'm not sure weather I would call them friends of his or not.
Colin and I had not mentioned what had happened that first day he came to my house. He comes round nearly every day now. With the others of course. I have been to his once or twice but I prefer it when he comes to mine. His sister spies on us and giggles manically whenever we look at her. Colin said it's because she has a huge crush on me. I just rolled my eyes. Lots of girls do especially younger ones. I know because I can tell. And also once or twice a girl even came up to me and said I was cute and that they liked me. I'd say thanks, and then they would look at me like they expected me to say I liked them too. But I never did, so I just lie and say I already have a girlfriend.
So we were walking down the corridor one morning heading for first lesson when Wayne stopped all of a sudden. He was staring at something on the wall. I looked to. And so did Drew, Brad and Colin.
"Oh my god." Brad groaned as we all looked at the poster. It read: Friday, School Prom For Ninth Graders, 9:00pm - 12:00 am, In The Gym.
"A prom for ninth graders?" I asked perplexed, so far proms had only been for the eleventh graders last day of school.
"Does that mean we all need dates?" Colin said looking slightly worried.
"Guess so." I answered sighing. Just what I need, a prom. I pulled a face. Who invented those things anyway? Richard said his was as boring as hell until he went home with his date. But seeing as we are in ninth grade that’s not really an option.
Drew wasn't listening; he was looking over to where Kathy was standing. Kathy Greenwood was the head cheer leader. She was tall and skinny and had long blonde shiny hair. She was very pretty, but I had never been interested in her, I'm not sure why, every other guy is. Including Drew. I knew Drew didn't have a chance in hell of getting Kathy to go with him. As mean as that sounds. She'll go with one of the footballers or something.
"Excuse me fellas I'm gonna get me a date." he said running a hand through his hair before walking up to Kathy. We all stood and watched. We couldn't hear what was being said but we could tell by the disgusted look on Kathy's face after Drew spoke, and the disappointed look in Drew's when Kathy spoke, she had said no. He looked back to us and just shrugged like he couldn't care less. But when he thought we weren’t looking his lip trembled slightly. He had liked Kathy since second grade.
He made his way back to us and Colin smiled reassuringly.
"Never mind Drew." he said cheerily. But Drew did mind. Terribly.
Kathy was looking at us and walking towards us followed by her two cheerleader friends. I thought she might have changed her mind about Drew, until she came and stood in front of me.
"Hey Ryan." she said smiling at me, showing all her pearly white teeth.
"Hi." I said glancing at Colin who just shrugged.
"You wanna go to the prom with me?" she asked suddenly. My eyes widened and I gaped at her for a second. She had asked me to the prom? Me? Kathy was the most popular girl in school and she was asking a guy who wasn't even on the football team! Going with her would totally boost my popularity. But I couldn't do it. Not to poor Drew. And I didn't really like her that much.
"No thanks Kathy, I'm holding out for someone." I answered. I almost burst out laughing when her eyes widened. Very noticeable with all the make-up she was wearing. The school has strict rues against make-up but no teacher ever tells anyone to wash it off if they see them wearing it.
Kathy seemed beyond words. I was guessing she had never been rejected before. But I knew she had rejected so many guys. Oh well I guess this is a little pay back.
So Kathy's friend spoke for her. "Do you even know who you’re talking to?" she asked glaring at me. "Who else could you possibly want besides Kathy?" all the guys turned to look at me.
I shrugged. "Just someone." Kathy stood up straight and glared at me as well.
"Fine!" she said turning on her heel and stalking off. She stopped and turned back again and stared at Brad. "You go with me then." she snapped. Brad looked taken a back and glanced nervously at Drew. He just shrugged as if to say 'go ahead man' but I could tell it was hurting him.
"Urm ok." Brad said looking back at Kathy as she smiled once again.
"Ok see you Friday!" she said happily walking off with her friends.
"You don't mind do you Drew?" Brad asked anxiously as we began making our way to first lesson again.
"Who me? Nah I'm fine. Really." he replied, though Brad still looked unsure. I don't blame him though. Drew really did like Kathy. Back in seventh grade he went on and on about her none stop. Still does sometimes.
"So Ryan what’s this about holding out for someone?" Wayne asked neatly changing the subject to me. Thanks Wayne.
They all looked at me, waiting for me to tell them the name of the girl. "Oh you know." I said shrugging "I didn't mean it; I just didn't want to go with Kathy."
"Why wouldn't you want to go with Kathy?" Drew said sighing glancing at Brad frowning slightly.
Ok, I lied. I was holding out for someone. But I couldn't tell them who. Actually there isn't much point holding out for them, this person would never go to the prom with me...
Colin
I love this school. Ok that does sound geeky, but it's so true! It's great. I'd never been to a school where I had proper friends before. Well friend. I'm not sure if I count the other three as friends yet. But I do like them. I especially like Ryan. This is another weird thing. I think I like Ryan a lot more than I should. I mean every time I talked to someone, I'm always looking at Ryan. When I'm doing my work, I'm looking at Ryan. And when he ever smiles at anyone or touches anyone who isn't me I get jealous.
I don't know why. Maybe I'm just an over protective friend. I'm not sure.
I felt so sorry for poor Drew. I had only been here three weeks but it was obvious he was crazy for Kathy.
When Kathy asked Ryan to the prom though I felt that jealously loud and clear. It stung through me like a knife. But again I didn't know why. I almost wanted to laugh in Kathy's face when Ryan said no, but I felt my heart rip in two as he said he was holding out for someone. Some girl from our class maybe? I don't know. When Wayne asked him he said he was joking, but I can read people. He was lying, I just know it. He has been a bit friendlier with Jane recently, was he holding out for her?
Later that day we were all sitting in the canteen and word of the prom had reached everyone's ears and everybody was getting excited. Throughout the whole day boys were asking girls to the prom, some successful, others rejected. Brad was the only one of us with a date. I didn't really want one. I had never stayed at a school long enough to go to a prom so I wouldn't know what to do. But I knew it would be considered extremely unpopular to go alone.
"God I hate all this prom crap." Brad said taking a sip from his soda.
"Shut up Brad at least you have a date." Drew meant to say it as a joke but his voice wobbled slightly. He hated that Brad was going with Kathy but Brad couldn't care less about it. When it meant the world to Drew.
"I bet we all have to get suits and everything!" Wayne moaned.
"Do we have to go?" I asked looking more at Ryan than the others.
"Well...no but we might as well. Could be a laugh I guess." he answered.
"Yeah right." Drew muttered bitterly looking over at the cheer leaders table where Kathy ate.
"Hey Col, that girls looking at you." Wayne said nodding towards a table behind me. I turned in my chair to look. The minute I looked she looked away and her friends all giggled. It was Deb. Deb was in my English class. She was rather skinny and pretty, with blonde curly hair and big blue eyes. She hadn't shown any interest in me beforehand. But like I said I'm bad at picking up signals. I turned back to the guys who were all grinning at me like they were waiting for something.
"What?" I asked them.
"Go on." Brad urged.
"Ask her to the prom." Wayne finished. I looked helplessly at Ryan. But his head was bent, playing with his food not saying anything.
"I can't." I said glancing back over my shoulder causing an explosion of giggles. I didn't have to go over there at least. She came to me. Her friends nudged her until she got up and walked over to our table.
"Hi guys." she said brightly managing to wedge her way between me and Drew and sitting down at our already cramped table. She started chatting away to us like we had been friends for years. She tried to start conversations with me but I just either nodded or shook my head. I had trouble talking to girls. Well to anyone really. Brad raised his eyebrow at me; I could tell what he was implying. I didn't really want to go to the prom with her. I'd actually be happy going on my own. I decided to just get it over with.
"Debwillyougotothepromwithme." I said it so quickly it came out as a load of nonsense, Brad, Drew and Wayne burst out laughing while Deb looked at me in confusion. Ryan's head stayed bent, twirling his spaghetti around on his fork.
"What?" she asked giggling slightly herself.
"Will you go to the prom with me?" I asked slowly this time, going red as the guys continued to snigger around me.
"Sure." she said grinning broadly. "See you then." she said blowing me a kiss before going back to her table where her friends were giggling manically and deciding what colour dress she should get.
"Nice one Col." Brad said high-fiveing me. "I can't believe you got a date before Ryan did!" we all turned to look at him, he hadn't said much all lunch time. I wondered if he was thinking of that girl he was holding out for. I felt a dagger through my heart at that thought.
"You better get a date quick Ryan before all the good ones are taken." Wayne said looking around the room most likely for a girl to ask. He got up and left, returning five minutes later with a smile on his face announcing he was taking Naomi.
"It's just you and me now buddy." Drew said to Ryan sighing.
"Yeah Drew." he muttered catching my eye for a second before looking back at his food. "Just us."
Ryan
I hate proms. I really do. What’s the point of them? And I'm not just saying that because I don't have a date. Drew doesn't either after all. Neither did Colin until lunch time. God I swear I could have killed Deb for doing that! Which is also weird, why the hell do I care that Colin has a date? I don't care...yes I do. I feel like I don't want him to go with Deb. To go with anyone. But perhaps he'd go with....no! I do not want that!
"Debwillyougotothepromwithme." it was very funny the way that nonsense came out of Colin's mouth. But I couldn't laugh. I was slightly depressed and I didn't know why. It started when we first heard about the prom, and got worse when Colin asked Deb to go with him.
Later that day I went round to Colin's. We watched TV and played basketball outside. He didn't have a court or net so we just practiced our dribbling and throwing the ball to each other.
"Ryan I'm gonna get a drink you want one?" he asked handing the ball to me as we made our way back inside.
"Sure can I wait in your room?" I asked him.
"Yeah course you can." he said smiling and going to his refrigerator.
I went up the stairs to Colin’s bedroom passing his sister on the way. My arm brushed her by accident and she started giggling. I don't get girls sometimes. Colin's room is kinda small. About the size of two cupboards. A dark blue carpet, light blue walls and a white ceiling. His bed was taking up most of the wall space and his dresser was crammed into a corner, with his is television on top. His room was rather tidy; it didn't have clothes spilled all over the floor like mine. I walked over to his bed and sat on it. It was very soft and comfy and I found myself lying down on it. I felt something hard poke at my head as I lay my head on the pillow.
Lifting it up I discovered a small red book. It was leather and a small pad lock was locked, keeping it closed. It had small gold lettering on the front: Diary.
I raised my eyebrows at the book. I had known he was a bit strange, but I had not known a boy who kept a diary. I know it's wrong but...I kind of want to read it. I glanced at the door to make sure it was closed before picking at the lock. Diary locks are very easy to open I discovered as it made a small quiet click sound and unlocked. I opened the diary up slowly turning to about half way. It looked rather new. I felt disappointed that there wasn't really anything interesting in it. Just the dates and what he did that day. Sighing I flipped through the book until I came to the last page he had written on. It was from yesterday.
Wednesday, 15 May
Dear diary,
I think I'm in love...
I snapped it shut as I heard Colin coming up the stairs. I locked it, shoved it under his pillow and bounded off the bed just as he opened the door.
"Hey Ry." he said carrying two drinks and handing one to me. "Are you ok? You look like you've seen a ghost or something."
"Yeah I'm fine." I lied. I was crushed. Devastated. Colin was in love with Deb. I knew it. He wouldn't have asked her to the prom if he wasn't, that's why he's so nervous about talking to her. And I think I finally know why it bothers me so much. Why every time I look at him my heart skips a beat. Why every time I think of him a Deb going together to the prom, I feel a dagger through my heart.
I think I’m falling for him....
Title: High School Sweethearts
Chapter 4: Being In Love
Pairing: Col/Ry
Rating: PG
Notes: This is a Whose Line high school fic, we all love them ^_^ The guys are all 14. This is chapter 4.
Colin
I'm really nervous about this prom. That's one way of putting it. I'm terrified. As soon as my mom heard about it she got all excited and enthusiastic. I tried to make it out like it was no big deal but when I mentioned Deb she almost screamed in excitement. She took me and Ryan to get suits after school on Thursday. It was kinda embarrassing standing there being measured. I laughed as the tailor kept sighing irritably as Ryan's long arms and legs made it impossible to find a suit that would fit him.
Both our suits had shiny black shoes, black pants, black blazer, my suit had a slightly frilly light blue dress shirt, and Ryan's was light green. Mom had insisted we get bow ties but I managed to convince her out of it.
We both walked out of the dressing room at the same time. Ryan looked amazing in his suit, very handsome.
"You look great Col." Ryan said making my cheeks go pink.
"Thanks Ry." I muttered dropping my gaze shyly. I never could take compliments well.
"Oh you boys look lovely!" my mom said coming into the dressing room to see us. "Take them off and I'll go pay for them." I was surprised when my mom said 'them'. My mom had really taken I shine to Ryan. Whenever she brought me something she'd buy one for him too. It had become a habit. But these suits were rather expensive. But mom had insisted she got one for Ryan as well.
Next day at school the ninth graders were buzzing with excitement. Last minute desperate guys with no dates were asking any girl who didn't have someone to take. There weren’t many girls left. Drew had said if he couldn't have Kathy he wasn't taking anyone. Surprisingly Ryan still hadn't got a date either. I still didn't know who that person he was holding out for. He hadn't said anything about taking anyone. He had had a few offers from girls but had always said no, in a nice way, let them down easy. Deb had been smiling at me all through English. She even swapped places with someone so she could sit next to me. She went on and on about the prom and how fun it was going to be. I agreed with her but I was dreading it. I felt a lump form in my throat every time I thought of it.
The guys and I all went to Wayne's house after school on Friday. His mom was a stylist and she said she'd do our hair for us. At 7:30 pm we were sitting in Wayne's living room waiting for his mom to finish with all her customers before going downstairs to his mom's salon.
"Hey while we’re waiting how 'bout I teach you all to dance?" Wayne asked leaping up from the couch he sat on and going over to his CD player.
"You can dance Wayne?" Brad asked cocking his head.
"Sure it's easy, and you, me and Colin will need to know how to slow dance." he answered. "Ok everyone grab a partner."
I looked at Ryan immediately. Trying to not look too excited. "Ry?" I asked casually as if it was no big deal. He looked like he couldn't care less either but I saw his eyes light up when I looked at him.
"Yeah go on then." he said getting up and taking my hand. Wayne and Brad paired up and Wayne turned to Drew who was still sitting down.
"You can go with me after Brad, Drew." he said turning back to Brad who was giggling when Wayne tried to put his hand on his waist.
"No point man, it's not like I have anyone to dance with." Drew said quietly, looking down at his lap. Brad ducked his head guiltily.
The soft music played throughout the room and Wayne and Brad began slow dancing together. Brad was still a little giddy and wasn't doing it properly, he kept trying to move his hands this way and that so Wayne couldn't grab hold of him. But eventually he did it right and he and Wayne were dancing together in perfect unison.
Ryan put his arms around my waist and pulled me close. My breath caught in my chest and my heart began beating fast. I wrapped my arms around his neck and I closed my eyes while we were dancing. The back of his neck felt warm under my fingers and I couldn't resist rubbing it in slow tantalizing circles. I heard a very quiet moan escape his lips and he pulled me even closer. We swayed together for what seemed like hours but I wasn't in any hurry to have him stop. His body was warm and his hands seemed to be massaging my back.
I was too distracted by what Ryan was doing that I didn't know when the music ended. But I could faintly hear Brad, Drew and Wayne giggling. I snapped open my eyes to see what was so funny.
"What are you two doing?" Wayne said through his laughter.
I saw that Wayne and Brad were dancing apart, they were hardly even touching. But me and Ryan were dancing very close. And Ryan's hands had crept down and were settling firmly on my ass. One of my hands seemed to have moved up from his neck to his head and my fingers had weaved there way into his curls. My head was resting on his shoulder and his head was lightly resting against mine.
Realising how strange this must look I pulled back quickly. This time the disappointment on Ryan's face was very clear.
"Urm...we’re just dancing..." I mumbled looking down at the floor.
"Just dancing my ass!" Brad said letting go of Wayne shaking his head at us.
"Well if I'm going to dance with Deb I need to know how..." I said defensively. I caught Ryan's eye and his unhappiness was showing through.
"Boys you can come get your hair done now!" Wayne's mom called from down stairs in the salon.
"Come on guys." Wayne said leading us all out the living room. I followed Ryan, keeping very close to his back.
I could still feel the warmth of his body on mine as I left the room following the guys down the stairs.
Ryan
I checked his diary after he left to use the bathroom. I couldn't help it. I needed to know who it was he loved. But it didn't say. That was the very last thing he wrote.
Deb really pissed me off today. She asked me if she could swap places so she could sit next to Colin in English! I said no of course. So she swapped with the person on the other side of him. I swear to god I just wanted to stab her! The way she kept talking to him all lesson about this fucking prom! 'Oooh Colin you will just love the dress I'm going to wear!' makes me feel sick. I guess that does sound mean. But maybe that’s just the love talking.
Yeah I love him, and I don't care who knows. Well actually I do. A lot. I haven’t told anyone, hardly even myself. I still can't wrap my head round it. I mean I thought I was straight for god's sake! It's very strange and weird finding out you love someone who you thought you could never love. But despite what some people think of it, to me it feels...right.
But it doesn't matter. It's so obvious that Colin is head over heels for Deb. He loves her and I want it to be me dammit! It won't ever be though. He only thinks of me as a friend.
Well Wayne's house was....interesting....let's just say that. I know putting my hands on his ass was wrong. I know it would look strange to the guys but I couldn't help it! It was just there! And when he was rubbing the back of my neck was just heaven. I found myself quietly moaning in his ear. I was scared he might get freaked out by that so I held him tighter so he couldn't get away. I could have killed Wayne as well. For making Colin pull back like that. I just wanted to pull him back to me and hold him forever.
We went down to Wayne's mom's salon to get ready for the prom. His mom washed all of our hair and then trimmed it so it all looked neat. And then put us in those hair dryers that go over your whole head so our hair would dry quicker. We couldn't stop laughing at how ridicules we looked. We even pretended to read magazines laid out on the table and speak in girly voices.
"So I told her that if she wants a man like that..." Brad went on picking up a nail file, filing his nails as he spoke making us all explode in laughter.
Wayne's mom then gently brushed all of our hair making it all neat and tidy. She then spiked up Brad's hair for him with hair gel. We all put on our suits which we brought over and stood in front of the mirror. All of us had black shoes, pants and blazer. Our dress shirts were different colours. Drew's and Brad's were white, Wayne's was light pink. Mine was light green and Colin’s light blue; only ours were the same style and were slightly frilly. Drew wore a bow and Wayne and Brad wore ties.
"Oh boys..." Wayne's mom looked like she was about to cry. Jeez, I wonder what she'll be like at our eleventh grade prom... "You look...wonderful!" she gasped getting out her camera. "Stand together I want to take a picture."
We all stood in a line with our arms around each other. Mine was round Colin's and Drew's, Drew's was round Wayne's who's was round Brad's. We all smiled and she took our picture. We all got a look at the picture before we left. I guess we all did look pretty good, even Drew looked kinda handsome. But I couldn't take my eyes off Colin. He just looked...fantastic.
Wayne's mom then took us to school in her car. I could see Colin twitching nervously in his seat. Fiddling with his top button on his shirt, flattening his hair with his hands and wiping his sweaty palms on his pants.
"Hey calm down Col you look great." I said reassuringly smiling at him. He smiled back and although I couldn't see in the dark of the car I was pretty sure he was blushing.
The car slowed down and we all thanked Wayne's mom and got out. Some girls in prom dresses were standing outside the school waiting for their dates to show up. Kathy and Naomi were standing there also, Kathy in a short, pink, strapless dress with very high pink high heels, and Naomi in a long, green, sparkly dress. Drew stiffened when he saw Kathy and lowered his head shoving his hands in his pockets. Deb saw Colin and waved frantically. She was wearing a long, light blue, frilly dress with light blue high heels. We all walked down the road approaching the school.
"I wanna go home Ryan..." Colin mumbled from my side. I just wanted to pinch his cheeks he sounded so adorable!
Instead I simply tried to reassure him. "It'll be fine Col, I'll be there." he smiled at me before sighing and making his way over to Deb. She linked arms with him, causing a painful knife through my heart, and both of them walked through the entrance. Wayne took Naomi's hand and they both walked hand in hand to the school. Kathy came over to us and linked arms with Brad; he rolled his eyes at us before practically being dragged inside.
Drew and I stood outside in the dark, Drew's head was bent and he was shuffling his feet on the pavement. He looked like he'd rather be any where else. So would I to be honest. I'd be much happier curled up on the couch with Colin eating popcorn and watching TV. But that wasn't an option right now. We were just going to have to grin and bear it.
I finally turned to Drew. "Come on let's get this over with..."
Title: High School Sweethearts
Chapter 5: Greatest Kisses
Pairing: Col/Ry
Rating: PG
Notes: This is a Whose Line high school fic, we all love them ^_^ The guys are all 14. This is chapter 5. It's the last chapter :( I'm gonna miss writing these, oh well here you go!
Colin
You know I'm not vain. I've never thought I looked handsome or cute. But I actually looked pretty damn good in that suit! My hair had been trimmed so my fringe was slightly neater so you can now see my chocolate eyes. I hoped that a certain someone would like how I looked. I'm not going to say who. But here's a clue, it's not Deb.
God I was so nervous on the ride there. I had never danced with a girl before. But I don't think I care whether I impress Deb or not, I don't even like her that much. Or maybe
I’m just nervous because I don't want to look like a loser in front of everyone. I don't know. But I do know that I just wanted to go home. I wanted to go home with Ryan and have a sleepover or something. We haven’t had a sleepover before; I'd been too scared to ask.
Deb linked arms with me and we walked through the entrance. The school halls were dark and I could hear the vibrations from the disco music coming from the gym at the end of the corridor. I put my hand on the door ready to push it open. And I stood still. I was shaking slightly. I just wanted to turn around and bolt out that door and run home.
"Colin?" Deb asked cocking her head and placing her hand on my shoulder.
"Hey Colin what’s the hold up?" Brad said from behind me pushing the door wide open. The loud music burst through, and my face cringed. I resisted the urge to cover my ears.
The gym was decorated in balloons and streamers. The sound system and DJ were taking up one side if the gym and the disco ball was spinning, reflecting white spots of light off all the dancing couples. All the girls were in their dresses and guys in their suits. The guys without dates were sitting at the tables laid out drinking punch and eating snacks, looking out for girls who had been stood up.
Ryan and Drew came in behind me and sat down at an empty table in the corner. I started making my way over to them, but Deb stopped me.
"Come dance with me Colin this song rules!" she said dragging me onto the dance floor and swinging me round. It was up beat disco music. I'm ok at slow dancing but I have no clue about disco music. I tried to copy what everyone else was doing. I'm not sure if I did it right or if I looked like an idiot. I kept stealing glances at Ryan. He is slumped on the table looking over at me and Deb. I think he's glaring at me. I felt my face go red and I tried to ignore him. Wayne and Naomi looked like they could dance all night. They were ace at dancing. Drew looked downright miserable watching Brad and Kathy. I felt sorry for Brad. Kathy was very impatient as Brad, like me, wasn't very good at disco dancing.
"Brad you’re showing me up!" she hissed angrily at him. Brad just shrugged but didn't stop flinging his arms around like a windmill.
The music then slowed down and couples came to together in a slow dance. My hands starting sweating. Deb smiled and wrapped her arms around my neck. I put my hands on her back trying to keep them as high as possible, even though many guys were already holding onto their dates asses. She rested her head on my shoulder and sighed breathing in deeply. It reminded me of how I had been when I was dancing with Ryan.
"Deb can we sit down for a bit?" I asked eventually pulling away. She looked disappointed but followed me to Ryan and Drew's table. Ryan handed me a drink of punch, my fingers brushed his as I took the drink, and lingered there a tad too long.
I caught Ryan's gaze again and I looked away quickly to Brad and Kathy. Kathy was getting very frustrated at Brad and his lack of dancing skills. She let go of him and walked briskly over to us, Brad followed rolling his eyes.
"Ryan wanna dance?" she asked standing in front of him.
"Hey I thought you were here with me." Brad said but you could tell he wasn't very bothered.
"Oh come on Brad! I only asked you because Ryan said he was holding out for someone. But obviously he's here alone so he can be with me now."
I glared at her from where I sat. Jealousy stung through me. For god's sake! Can't she just stick with Brad? She can't just swap dates like that! I mean Ryan might want to dance with....someone else...
He glanced at Brad who just shrugged taking a seat and downing his drink of punch. "Yeah ok then." he said getting up. They swept their way through the crowd and out of sight. I was glad. I didn't want to see Ryan dancing with someone who wasn't me. I chatted to Drew instead. Although he wasn't really saying much.
"Thank god, I thought I'd never get rid of her!" Brad said taking another drink while Drew gave him a dark look. Brad was swaying in his seat slightly, and had drunk a lot of punch. Come to think of it, it does taste a little funny...
Some of the couples sat down at tables or went to get drinks clearing a section of the dance floor so I could clearly see Ryan and Kathy dancing. I had to stop a gasp escaping my lips as I saw them. Kathy and Ryan were very close, Ryan's hands were settled firmly on Kathy's ass and they were both closing their eyes. They were lost in each others embrace. Drew clenched his plastic cup and it cracked spilling punch all over the table. Brad was still swaying and smiling like an idiot in his seat that he didn't notice.
I felt tears pick at the back of my eyes watching them. I got up and excused myself by mumbling something about needing the toilet. I walked in and out of all the couples and exited the gym and stood with my back against a wall in the corridor. The music was muffled by the closed doors as they banged behind me.
The halls echoed with the sound of my sobbing as tears rolled down my cheeks.
Ryan
This prom is going to be harder to get through then I thought. I don't think I can bear to watch Colin and Deb dancing. The gym decorations were mostly ignored; it was dark so you couldn't see them anyway. But you could clearly see all the dancing people.
I sat down with Drew while Wayne, Colin and Brad all danced with their dates. I took a sip of my punch. Some body had already spiked it. Not that I'm complaining, I think I could use it. Colin and Deb were dancing to the disco beat. I wish Wayne had taught him to disco dance as well. Still as long as he and Deb don't touch I don't care what his dancing looks like. That was until the slow songs started. Colin and Deb came together and swayed to the music. Just in the same way we had danced. I just wanted to go up there and pull Deb off him. I didn't of course. I just glared at her instead. No body touches my Colin like that and gets away with it.
Poor Drew. He looks so upset watching Brad and Kathy. Oh well maybe the spiked punch will make him feel better.
I think Colin saw me looking because a few minutes later he and Deb sat down at our table. I gave him a drink and managed to touch his hand as I handed it too him. He glanced up at me before looking quickly away to where Kathy and Brad were. Brad kept 'accidentally' standing on Kathy's feet while they slow danced. She got fed up and left him and marched over to me.
"Ryan wanna dance?" she asked beaming down at me. Oh god I knew me rejecting her wouldn't stop her from trying. I didn't want to. It was mean to Drew, not to Brad though as he clearly didn't give a fuck. Still it would give me something to do. And I almost felt like I wanted Colin to get jealous. Yes that’s a horribly mean thought I know.
But come on! I had to watch him and Deb after all.
"Yeah ok then." I said getting up and taking her hand. I felt Colin's eyes on my back and I immediately regretted accepting her offer. I managed to steer her into a crowded spot so hopefully they couldn't see us. She wound her arms around my neck and I placed my hands on her back. She closed her eyes and rested her head on my shoulder.
I could just see Drew above the crowds. I feel so guilty right now. The guy doesn't just like Kathy, he loves her. I know he does.
He looks at her the same way I look at Colin. He talks about her the same way I talk about Colin. And I'm sure he thinks about her all the time just like I think about Colin.
I'm disgusted at how the school system works. All the handsome guys who go out with Kathy are only after one thing. But she dates them anyway. And all the 'geeky' guys who are considered ugly are the ones who really love her. But she'd never in a million years date them.
I closed my eyes and relaxed a bit. I pretended that Kathy was really Colin. It was Colin with his arms wrapped around my neck. It was Colin who I was sliding my hands down on. And it was Colin who was so close to me right now you couldn't slide a piece of paper between us.
I realised that it had gotten slightly quieter around us. I opened my eyes a fraction to see that we were not in a crowded area anymore. As some couples around us had now sat down. The guys could clearly see us. I looked up at them just in time to see Colin exit the gym. And I realised that Kathy was Kathy, and not Colin. I quickly let go of her and took a few steps back. She looked at me in confusion and a little annoyance.
"Urm I gotta go I'll be back in a few." I gabbed quickly practically running to the door.
I pushed it open and closed it behind me. Colin was standing with his back against a wall. He was crying. It just about broke my heart seeing him like that. Tears were streaming down his face and he was trying, and failing, to control his sobbing.
"Colin?" I said quietly approaching him slowly. He looked startled when he saw me. "What's wrong buddy?"
He wiped his eyes with his sleeve and straightened up "Nothing I'm fine." he said dully not looking directly at me.
"Col guys don't cry for nothing." I said putting my hand on his shoulder "Tell me what's wrong."
He shook my hand off and looked at me; the anger in his face was very clear "Nothing is wrong! Just go back inside and enjoy your night with Kathy." he spat trembling slightly.
I got annoyed now. I was only trying to help for god sake! "What the fuck is your problem?" I said louder now. "It's obvious that something’s wrong, just tell me, I want to help you, you ignorant bastard!"
He looked taken a back. More tears fell from his eyes at my words and I regretted saying it. "Col..." I began but he didn't listen. He turned around and started running down the corridor away from me.
Oh no he's not getting away that easy! I bolted after him calling his name. He paid no attention he just kept on going. But my long legs make me a faster runner. I grabbed hold of his shoulder and he spun around to face me. I couldn't stop in time and I ran into him, knocking us both over.
We both lay on top of one another in the middle of a dark school corridor, the soft music from the gym playing around us. I lifted my head from where it was on his shoulder.
I propped myself up on my elbows either side of his head. Our faces were merely inches apart. I could feel his warm breath tickling my face. His eyes were shiny with tears and his cheeks were flushed, I couldn't tell if it was from the crying or....something else.
Our bodies were so close, our chests rubbing together. His lips were pursed slightly. They were small, pink and looked oh so inviting. I couldn't resist. I bent my head lower until our lips met. And my whole world exploded.
The warmth of his mouth on mine was intoxicating, I could have stayed like that forever, but I wanted more. Slowly I slid my tongue over his bottom lip, silently asking to deepen the kiss. He hesitated. I thought I had gone too far and I pulled back. Only to have his hands land on my back pulling me closer. He opened his mouth to me and I slid my tongue inside. I explored the wet haven I now call home and then our tongues met. I moaned into his mouth as our tongues wrapped around one another. Oh sweet lord you can take me now. On second thought don't because I really don't want this to end. But it had to eventually as we needed to breathe. I pulled away softly.
We stared into each others eyes, our breath coming out in pants. I could still feel the warmth of his lips on mine. And I wanted nothing more than to kiss him again. But then my mind registered that we were still in a corridor in the middle of the school. And that someone could come out and see us any second.
Reluctantly I got off him and stood up. I grabbed his hand and pulled him up as well. We didn't say anything. We simply held hands and silently made our way back through the gym doors.
And came face to face with Kathy.
She barley gave our joined hands a second glace. "About time!" she said grabbing me by the arm and pulling me back onto the dance floor. My hand let go of Colin's and I saw hurt fill his eyes. Kathy wrapped her arms around my neck once again but I pulled away. I walked back over to Colin. I cast a glance at Kathy who looked furious. I didn't care. I only cared about how Colin would answer to this.
"Colin, may I have this dance?"
Colin
I couldn't stop crying. I just couldn't. Seeing Ryan dancing with Kathy like that made my heart break. I couldn't bear it.
I stood crying outside the gym room. Vaguely I heard the door open but I doubted it would be anyone important.
"Colin?" Oh god it's Ryan. "What's wrong buddy?" He asked concerned. Oh yeah like I'm gonna tell him.
"Nothing I'm fine." I tried to sound fine but my throat was all closed from the crying so it didn't sound right.
"Col guys don't cry for nothing." he said putting his hand on my shoulder "Tell me what's wrong."
I got a bit angry now, can't he just leave it? How can I possibly tell him what’s wrong when he's what wrong! Well mostly Kathy.
I shook his hand off my shoulder and glared at him. "Nothing is wrong! Just go back inside and enjoy your night with Kathy." I was shaking with rage now at hearing her name.
Ryan got annoyed too. "What the fuck is your problem? It's obvious that something’s wrong, just tell me, I want to help you, you ignorant bastard!" he yelled at me. I felt more tears roll down my face. Ryan had never swore at me before. Not even as a joke. It hurt a lot.
"Col..." He said but I didn't want to listen. If he thinks I'm a bastard then fine I don't care! I ran away from him. I needed to get away, I'm not sure where I was going but I needed to get away from him. But Ryan ran after me. He caught me by my shoulder and I spun around to tell him to get lost, but he ploughed into me knocking us both over.
I lay on the cold tiled floor of the dark school corridor with Ryan on top of me. His body was completely covering mine. He sat up slightly and we stared into each others eyes. Slowly his lips descended. I was surprised but welcoming as his warm lips met mine in a kiss. I nearly jumped out of my skin when, without warning, his tongue slid across my bottom lip. I hesitated. I had been happy to keep the kiss light, but I felt him pull away so I grabbed his back and pulled him back to me to prevent him from leaving. I opened my mouth slightly and he slid his tongue inside. It felt so good to have him kissing me like that. I swallowed his moan when are tongues met. I felt him pull back again and I realised I really needed to breathe. When we broke we, once again, gazed at each other whilst catching our breath.
Ryan and I eventually got up off the floor and entwined our fingers. I smiled at him as we silently made our way back to the gym. That was the greatest kiss in my life. I wonder if I should tell him that it was also my first kiss.
The minute we stepped through those doors however, Kathy pulled Ryan away from me. My heart sank. I should have known Ryan didn't feel the same way. That was until he left a very angry Kathy standing there and came back over to me.
"Colin, may I have this dance?" he asked extending his hand out to me. My eyes widened. Dancing in Wayne's living room was one thing but in public? Was Ryan really ready to make that sacrifice? I looked up at him to ask but his eyes spoke for him. They were so full of love I couldn't possibly say no. I took his hand and we walked onto the dance floor. Kathy stared opened mouthed at us as we came together. I wrapped my arms around his neck, and his hands rested on my lower back. My head lay on his shoulder and his lay against mine. Just before closing my eyes I looked over at the guys who were at the table. Drew and Wayne and Naomi looked shocked. And Brad was trying not to laugh.
"Oh my god! Is that Ryan Stiles?"
"I didn't know Ryan was a fag!"
"What the hell, is that even allowed here?"
All these comments were murmured around us by confused people. But we ignored them. Nothing mattered to me now except being in Ryan's arms. His body pressed against mine. His warm breath lightly blowing my hair every time he blew out. And his large hands caressing my back. No body mattered any more except him.
Wayne got up with his date and they went back onto the dance floor. They passed us on the way and Wayne patted me on the back. I opened my eyes and looked over at Brad and Drew sitting alone at the table.
They looked at each other, then at me and Ryan, then back at each other again. "Don't even think about it!" they said in unison then bursting out laughing. I couldn't help chuckling too.
"What's so funny?" Ryan asked softly raising his head to look at me.
"Nothing." I mumbled happily smiling up at him. He returned the smile and gently kissed me on the tip of my nose. I thanked god for the dark room because I was sure I had gone red.
"Col?" he said seriously now.
"Mmmm?" I murmured unable to make any functioning words.
"I love you." he whispered dropping his gaze to the floor, his cheeks going pink. My heart skipped a beat and my body filled with happiness. I placed two fingers under his chin and raised his head to look at me.
"I love you too Ryan." I said softly managing to keep eye contact.
We then stood still as the other couples danced around us, some still casting odd glances. They seemed to dissolve, as did the sound of the R&B music. I couldn't hear or see anything but Ryan. He leant in and placed a kiss on my lips. The shear love in that kiss was overwhelming. He then pulled back and grinned down at me. Then chuckled when he saw that some of the other students were standing still, their jaws dropped.
Ok I stand corrected, that was the greatest kiss in my life.
Title: High School Sweethearts
Chapter 6: Secrets Revealed
Pairing: Col/Ry
Rating: PG-13
Notes: Ok I lied :P chapter 5 wasn't my last one. What can I say! People wanted more and I wanted to write more lol. So anyway he's chapter 6, set after the prom.
"Hey Col put down the book and come play!" I said trying to pull the book from out of Colin's grasp. He held on tight and pulled it away from me. "Come on I bet you've read that thing dozens of times!" I said this time pushing it down so I could see his face.
"True. But I love this book." he answered pointing to the title 'Romeo and Juliet' "You should read it Ry you'll like it." he handed it to me.
"Yeah I'll thumb through it later." I said rolling my eyes, taking it from him and placing it on the ground. I sat next to him on the grass and tossed the basket ball over my shoulder where it landed with a thud on my back garden paving. "Come here." I said slinging my arm around his shoulder and pulling his face towards mine. I pressed my lips to his, and for a moment, he let me kiss him before pushing me away.
"Ryan, not here. Your parents might see." he said anxiously looking over his shoulder at my house. Even though my mom was ironing in the living room and my dad was at work, I knew he was right and I pulled away.
"We have to tell them some time you know." I said sighing and lying down on the grass.
"I know...but not yet." he said lying down next to me.
"When?" I asked even though I wasn't exactly looking forward to telling my family. I mean what would I say? 'Oh by the way mom and dad I'm gay and Colin's my boyfriend.' Yeah right. They already think I'm way too close to him as it is.
"Soon...I just think we should wait a bit longer." Colin yawned and lay his head on my shoulder. Oh right, so we can't kiss but he can do that. I found his hand in between us and twined his fingers with mine. We both sighed and closed our eyes. I love this. Just being with Colin. Not saying or doing anything, just being together. The light summer breeze gently wafting over us, the warm sun beaming down on us, it was a perfect Sunday afternoon.
I totally underestimated that prom! Man I thought it would be hell. Well it was at first but then it turned into something magical. Ok that sounds so corny, but it's true!
After a few mores songs (and a few more odd glances) I took Colin's hand and led him through a door leading outside. It was just the field, but the night sky and bright stars made it look beautiful. And it was where we first ever talked to one another. Some couples were already making out at the side of the school. And even though I did actually want to do that with Colin, I needed to talk to him. I took him to that bench where he had sat that first day and I had defended him when Bernie tried to pick on him.
I pushed back the hair from his face. He leaned forward expecting to be kissed; I kissed him lightly before pulling away. I had to talk to him first.
"Col."
"Yeah?"
I hesitated. I wasn't sure what to say. I wanted him to be my boyfriend but it wasn't something you just ask is it? "Urm..." I said running my hand through my hair. He smiled at me, his dimples showing clearly. I kissed him again deeply. I couldn't help it. When I pulled back I knew I just had to tell him.
"Colin I love you...and...I want you to be my..." I trailed off. I couldn't say it. Up until recently I didn't even know I was gay, how could I possibly ask him to be my...
"Boyfriend?" Colin finished in a whisper. I felt my cheeks heat up.
"Yeah." I dropped my gaze, usually I'm not shy but that was rather embarrassing.
"Of course I will Ryan." he said throwing his arms around me and hugging me to his chest. I hugged him back. We stayed like that for what seemed like forever. Until I saw someone jogging across the field towards us. It was Brad.
"Hey guys’ sorry to....urm disturb you, but Mr Williams has just said everyone needs to go home." he said now standing in front of us trying to catch his breath. I glanced at my watch and it told me it was now midnight.
All three of us made our way back to the school. Not saying a word. I felt a little awkward going past everyone to get to the entrance, but I did my best to ignore them. Deb was there too. I looked at her and saw a look of hurt and disgust in her eyes. I almost wanted to laugh in her face and say 'Ha ha he's mine now!' but I didn't.
Colin and I stood with Drew, Wayne and Brad who were waiting for Wayne's mom to pick them up. Colin and I would be walking home when their gone. Drew and Wayne looked rather uncomfortable, and didn't say much. Brad however was fine, perky even. He was the first to ask the question on everyone's minds.
"So are you guys together then?" he asked casually was if he was asking for the football results.
Colin and I nodded. And I wrapped my arm around his waist. Drew and Wayne looked away going red. Brad looked like he was about to laugh. I'm glad he's ok with it, but really what's so funny about it?
We all said our goodbyes when Wayne's mom showed up. After they drove away I walked Colin back to his house, even though my house is in the opposite direction. we kept our distance on the way. There were a lot of big scary looking guys coming out of bars; I didn't think they'd take too kindly to gays.
I walked him right up to his front door. Colin's mom let him borrow the house key and he used it to unlock the door. Once it was open he turned back to me.
"Thanks for a great night Ry." he muttered shyly dropping his gaze.
I smiled and kissed him gently on the lips. He brought his hands up to my back and pulled me closer to him. We played a game of tonsil hockey (my new favourite game) for a while before breaking apart softly.
"Bye then." I whispered, kissing him again on the tip of his nose this time. Then I set off down his path and onto the pavement giving him one last wave before he retreated into his house.
He called me on Saturday. Just to tell me he loved me. I just wanted to cry, it was so sweet of him. I was glad no one was around when I said I love you too. I knew if my
parents heard me they would want to know who I was talking to. Neither of us had told our folks about us yet. When mom asked about the prom I just said I danced with Kathy and that was it. I didn't mention a word about Colin. And Colin didn't say anything about me.
I invited him round on Sunday. And that’s where we are now. Lying next to each other in the sunshine. We look so happy on the outside. But on the inside I'm dreading the thought of tomorrow. Even though Brad, and maybe Wayne and Drew, are ok with us, I'm not sure about our other class mates. I don't think there are any other gays at our school. Well maybe some in the closet, but no open gays. Well we’re not exactly 'open' because we only have eyes for each other. I'm not even sure if I'm properly gay, I mean I have never been attracted to another guy except Colin.
But we’re going to school tomorrow, there’s no way out of it. But with Colin by my side I know we can face them.
Colin
I love Ryan. I just can't say it enough! I love him so much. Even though I've only known him fore a few weeks, I feel like we belong together. I just wish I could tell my parents. But I can't. I keep telling Ryan We'll tell them soon, but honestly I never want to. My dads on the brink of leaving my mom as it is, this would really get him to leave. And I don't want to be the blame for leaving mom without a husband and Clara and Peter without a dad.
You know apart from watching Ryan and Kathy dancing, that prom was perfect.
"Colin I love you...and...I want you to be my..." I knew what Ryan was asking. I felt my heart fill with love at his words. And I knew that I wanted it just as much as he did. He couldn't say it though, it was a rather strange thing to ask. So I helped him out.
"Boyfriend?" I asked. I was a bit worried at first that he didn't actually mean that and I had made a fool of myself. When he confirmed it I couldn't help pulling him into a hug.
I did feel a bit guilty seeing Deb. I think she really does like me. And I'm pretty sure she's not happy about her date running off with his best friend. Especially if that best friend is another guy.
I woke up early on Monday morning. I tried to imagine what it would be like to wake up next to Ryan, maybe one day I will. I was overwhelmed by fear. I had visions of walking down that school corridor and everyone pointing at me and going 'Fag, fag, fag!' I just can't bear being made fun of.
I met Ryan outside the entrance. As we walked to class it seemed that word about us got around to some of the other years. I heard the words 'gay' and 'fag' muttered several times around us. I felt my cheeks going pink but Ryan smiled at me eassuringly. We were slightly late for school, so when we entered the classroom everyone was already sitting in their seats and even Mrs Campbell was already here.
When we opened that door all eyes turned to look at us. Kathy glared at us, and lots of the guys looked disgusted. Even Mrs Campbell went slightly pink. Oh god, the teachers know as well? We sat down, trying to ignore the murmurs around us. A note suddenly was thrown at me and landed on my lap. I picked it up and, even though I knew it would be bad, read it. FAG! it read. I scrunched it up furiously and dropped it on the floor. I then heard sniggering behind me coming from Bernie and his mates.
The first two lessons were a bitch. Especially science. I'm in a different class from Ryan so I was all alone. Well I sat next to Drew but he's not much use at defending people. All lesson the people behind me were kicking my chair and throwing things at me. The teacher didn't even notice. More notes were thrown but I didn't even bother to read them. Since Ryan and I sat next to each other in every other class we were in together, it caused more problems. I was furious in French class. Bernie was literally yelling fags at us. And then when the teacher asked him what he was doing, Bernie said he was just calling me and Ryan fags. That annoyed me, but what made me want to scream was when the teacher just rolled his eyes. Didn't even give him a detention! Or even tell him to be quiet!
By break time it got even worse. We sat with the guys at our usual table. Brad chatted to us happily like normal, Wayne and Drew almost ignored us. Guys I didn't even know came up to our table and called us names. Ryan told them all to fuck off but that just made them laugh harder.
"So Col how are ya?" Brad asked smiling broadly at me. He was acting weird. Like he didn't notice that people were making fun of us.
"Hey Mochrie can I ask you something?" a boy from tenth grade said, who had just come up behind me. "Why the hell did you go to the prom with Deb if your gay?" his mates all cackled and I went bright red. And Ryan stuck his middle finger up at them.
"Just ignore them." he muttered in my ear. Although having his face so close to mine just gave people more reason to laugh at us. It was mostly just the guys. Some girls whispered about us but didn't say anything to our faces. And some girls and a couple of guys didn't seem fazed at all; I wish everyone was like them. All the year nines know about it. And some other years too, mostly just the secondary school kids. Oh god I hope Clara doesn't find out. But when I do tell my family, the only person who wont hate me will be my little brother. And that’s only because he's too young to understand anything.
Gym class was next. It was dodge ball. Crap. I always get hit by the dodge balls on a normal gym day, this time their probably gonna pelt the damn things at us. I decided it would be best not to look at Ryan whilst we got changed in the locker room, like I usually do. But that didn't stop some of the guys’ cat calling at us. I blushed violently. I hate that I blush all the time, Ryan said he loves it when I blush, he says it makes me look cute. But him saying that just makes me blush harder.
We all stood in a line at one end of the gym once we were all changed. Me and the guys were all at one end, away from the rest of our class. But just as we were about to be put into two teams, the teacher had to leave us in the gym for a moment while he went to talk to someone outside. He told us to wait quietly, so when he left everyone immediately started chatting.
I looked down at my sneakers; everyone around us was talking about me and Ryan. I think I even heard the word scum once or twice.
"So Stiles." Bernie said approaching Ryan and me. "Word around the school is that you’re gay."
"So what if I am?" Ryan spat furiously taking a few steps closer to him.
"So it's true?" he asked with a look of disgust on his face. "I thought you were better than that Stiles."
"What’s that supposed to mean?" Ryan said through gritted teeth.
"Well I'm just saying that it's sick, it's just disgusting. You and that..." he pointed towards me. "Faggot, making this school look like dirt. You should be ashamed, you and that fairy should at least have some decency to keep your disgusting ways to yourselves. Not bringing it out in public. "
I couldn't bear it. I can barely stand listening to people talk about me behind my back. But right in front of me like that was extremely hard to take. I felt my eyes start to sting. I blinked hard to stop myself crying; I hate crying on my own, but in public is just humiliating. Despite my efforts I felt a single tear slide down my cheek. I wiped it away quickly with the back of my hand but Bernie and his friends had already seen. They all howled with laughter and Ryan spun around to look at me. He took one look at my watery eyes and I saw a look of anger fall across his face.
Ryan turned back around and ran head long into Bernie. Bernie fell to the floor with a loud thud Ryan fell on top of him and punched him right in his stomach. Bernie struggled to break free and grabbed Ryan's arms trying to force him to the floor. The whole class gathered around them in a circle to watch, some even chanted 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' Bernie brought both hands up to Ryan's neck trying to strangle him, Ryan landed a punch on the side of his jaw causing blood to trickle out of his mouth. Bernie yelled out in anger and rolled him and Ryan over banging Ryan's head hard against the floor. Bernie also punched Ryan in the face causing his mouth to bleed. Ryan managed to get his legs free and kicked at Bernie's back until he was once again above him. I stood and watched this with a look of horror on my face. I wanted to stop them but was totally helpless.
Brad tried to pull Ryan off but Ryan wouldn't let him. "I'm gonna fucking kill him!" Ryan screeched as he shook Brad off. Our gym teacher chose this moment to re enter the gym.
"Ryan! Get off Bernie this instant!" he yelled running over and pulling Ryan off him.
Ryan stood up and faced the class. "Has anyone else got a problem with me and Colin?!?" he bellowed, his voice echoing throughout the gym, blood was now dripping off his chin and onto his t-shirt. No body said a word, some had their mouths hanging open in shock, as did I. "Coz if anyone does have a problem with it I'll knock them out!" by this time the teacher had grabbed Ryan by the shoulder and was escorting him and Bernie out the door.
"Holy shit." Drew muttered coming up behind me. "I didn't think Ryan had it in him to beat up someone like that. He must really love you."
"Yeah." my voice sounded quiet and weak. I was still in shock at what Ryan had just done for me. And I realised he was going to get into huge trouble for this. I ran over to the door so I could go after them, but the door then swung wide open nearly knocking me over.
"Ok everyone line up at the side of the wall." the substitute gym teacher had just entered, looking rather pleased at the prospect of being let in charge of our class.
I reluctantly lined up with Drew, Brad and Wayne while the teacher picked team captains.
"Do you think Ryan will get expelled?" Wayne whispered from my right.
"I don't know Wayne." I whispered back. "I just don't know."
Ryan
You know I think I once said that I loved my school. Well now I hate it.
Seriously you should have heard what they were saying about us! Guys I didn't even know calling us names and trying to trip us up in the corridors. One guy pushed me into Colin and then yelled 'Gay!' how childish are these people? Worst thing is that my brothers and sister might have found out. I know I need to tell my family but...well my brothers don't look like the kind of guys who would stick up for me or accept me for who I am.
Gym class was the worst. Bernie is such an ass! I was already angry with my class; I mean I thought that my class mates were good, honest people, who were my friends, guess not.
"Well I'm just saying that it's sick, it's just disgusting. You and that faggot, making this school look like dirt. You should be ashamed, you and that fairy should at least have some decency to keep your disgusting ways to yourselves. Not bringing it out in public." that made me mad. Well more than mad, absolutely furious. I had been at the start of that day but Bernie's comment almost made me loose it. What did make me loose it however was seeing Colin cry. No body makes my boyfriend cry.
I shoved him over and me and Bernie started a fight right in the middle of gym class. I managed to hit him in the jaw, which I hope hurt him. A lot. He got me a few times but I think I got him more.
"Ryan! Get off Bernie this instant!" Oh crap. I knew he wouldn't be gone that long. The school has very strict rules about fighting. You so much as shove another person it's detention.
"Coz if anyone does have a problem with it I'll knock them out!" I made my point loud and clear.
Bernie and I were taken to Mr Hanford’s office. A lot different from normal teacher’s offices, well maybe it's because he's a gym teacher. He sent a girl he saw in the corridor off to get some ice packs for us.
"Let me just start by saying how disgusted I am at both of you." he said fixing us with a stern glare. "Now I'm used to behaviour like this from you Bernie but I’m very surprised at you Ryan." he fixes his deadly glare on me. "This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated in this school. But I'm a reasonable guy; I'll listen to your pathetic excuses. Bernie, you first."
"Well, Stiles just attacked me for no bloody reason!" Bernie said glaring at me.
"You know damn well there was a reason..." I growled back.
"What was the reason then?" Mr Hanford asked.
"He was saying stuff about me and Colin." I muttered, it does sound a bit of a lame excuse, it'd be more convincing if I told him exactly what he said, but I don't want to hear those words ever again.
"Just because I was making fun of your boyfriend..." he said crossing his arms. Mr Hanford raised his eyebrows; I guess I'm the last guy in the class you'd expect to be gay.
He coughed awkwardly. "Yes well I don't that was a good enough excuse to start a fight, now I don't want to suspend or expel either of you. So I'll just give you four weeks detention. Bernie just shrugged, he was used to worse. "Starting now. Outside my office now, you can stay there until the end of this lesson." we both got up to leave but he stopped me. "Not you Ryan, I want a word please."
"Yeah sir?" I asked as Bernie shut the door behind him.
"Is it true about Colin being your...boyfriend?" he asked, he actually went slightly pink when he asked.
"Yeah he is." I said sighing, great now he'll tell all the teachers.
"I see...well that could be a problem. But fighting isn't a way to deal with it. Would you like me to have a word with the school?" Oh god no! Then my siblings would defiantly find out.
"No sir it's ok really, it was mostly Bernie anyway." I said trying to sound casual through my lie.
He didn't look very convinced. "Well ok then if your sure, off you go."
I stood outside his office with Bernie The girl brought us our ice packs and I put it over my mouth, covering it with blood slightly. When the bell went the bleeding stopped and I went to the sinks in the toilets and washed the dry blood off my chin.
"Ryan!" I spun round to see Colin entering the toilets. He rushed over to me and greeted me with a hug. "I was so worried! Are you alright? It doesn't hurt does it?" he said checking me over for cuts and bruises.
"No I'm fine, not expelled either! Just some detention, no problem."
"You didn't have to do that Ryan..." Colin sounded guilty now, and I wasn't about to let that happen.
"Yes I did Col! I wasn't about to stand around and let that bastard criticise you!" he didn't look too sure. I tipped his head up and placed a kiss on his lips. "You wanna come round to my house after school?"
He smiled up at me. "How could I possibly say no?" he said warmly.
And that's where we are now. The rest of the school day went without any more problems! Word about my fight got out and people even seemed to be a bit scared of me!
Colin was sitting on the edge of my bed waiting for me. I glanced downstairs to make sure my parents were occupied before entering. I walked over to him and pushed him down on the bed with me on top of him. I put my hands gently on either side of his head and guided his mouth to mine. Are tongues met and danced around one another whilst I moaned into Colin's mouth. I sat up suddenly and pulled my shirt over my head and tossing it to some forgotten corner of the room. I immediately attached my lips back to Colin's whilst his hands explored my chest. His hands then creped their way up my back and gently gripped my hair. Our lips still attached, I wandered my hand up his shirt and started circling one of his nipples. He gasped into my mouth and tightened his grip on my curls. I moved slightly to the left so my leg was between his, and I could feel his arousal against my thigh...
We were too far gone to hear the creaking of the stairs, or the opening of my bedroom door. But we weren’t too far gone as to hear a loud gasp and the sounds of a coffee mug fall to the floor, spilling its contents, as it was dropped in shock. I turn my head quickly to look at the intruders. I felt my stomach drop and I froze when I realised who was there. My parents were standing in the doorway.
Oh shit.
Title: High School Sweethearts
Chapter 7: Family Issues
Pairing: Col/Ry
Rating: PG
Notes: Ok sorry about the cliffhanger last time :P Here's chapter 7
Colin
You know, life is full of surprises. Some can occur when you are young and you find out that you will soon have a new sister. Or when you learn that you will be moving to Canada from Scotland. Whatever. But I don't think any surprise in the world could beat the one Mr and Mrs Stiles got. I mean seriously they just couldn't have seen it coming.
They stood and stared, their mouths hanging open, eyes wide; if it hadn't been such a terrifyingly serious moment I would have burst out laughing at how they looked. Maybe we could have lied our way out of it. Said that Ryan tripped and fell on me. But what made matters worse was that Ryan wasn't wearing a shirt, and still had his hand up mine, and my hands were still weaved into his hair. Not to mention the fact that we hadn't stopped kissing until after they'd seen us.
Ryan was the first to say something. "Erm..." well almost say something. Ryan's dad had dropped his mug full of coffee when he saw us, which was now soaking into Ryan's carpet. His mom suddenly went bright red and dropped her gaze to the floor. Ryan's dad went red too, but went right on staring his teeth clenched.
"What the fuck do you think your doing?!" he yelled suddenly in the silence making us all jump. Ryan's mom grabbed his arm as if restraining him from doing something, but he brushed her aside taking a step closer. "Answer me!"
Ryan got up quickly and pulled me up with him. Keeping me close to his back as if trying to protect me. "Mom, dad I wanted to tell you but-"
"There’s nothing to tell!" he spat furiously, taking another step towards Ryan.
"Sonny..." Ryan's mom said quietly grabbing his arm again.
"Stay out of this Irene! It' got nothing to do with you! What I want to know is why my son was in bed with another boy!"
"Ryan was what?!" said a different voice that came from a bedroom near by. Followed by foot steps, and then Ryan's brother Richard was standing in the door way. Shortly followed by his other brother Roger and his sister Beth. Their eyes all went wide when they took in the sight. It wasn't hard to guess what had been going on when Ryan was still only half dressed. Irene quickly ushered her children out of the room. I caught Richard's eye before he left. He looked disgusted.
"That’s what I'm trying to tell you dad, Colin and I-" Ryan was cut off.
"I don't want to hear it!" he bellowed. "You!" he snapped turning his angry glare to me. "What have you done to my son?!" he approached me rapidly and I grabbed Ryan's hand on impulse. This just seemed to infuriate his dad more.
"Go home Col." Ryan said quietly whilst he tried to refrain his dad from harming me. I didn't need to be asked twice. I ran out from behind Ryan, dodged out of the way of his dad and ran out the room.
I kept on running, down the stairs, out the door and down the front garden path. I didn't risk a last glance to Ryan's bedroom window. I ran nearly all the way home. As soon as I was through that front door I ran up stairs to my bedroom. Mom asked me how my day was but I ignored her. I collapsed on my bed and cried. I put my face in my pillow to muffle the sobs. It’s over. Ryan and me. His parents will never accept our relationship.
Suddenly the phone started ringing. I shot up and ran to answer it. It was Ryan, it just had to be.
It was his mom, Irene.
"Oh erm..." she sounded nervous and like she had been crying."Hello Colin, can I please speak to your mom?" oh god, she's gonna tell my mom what happened. I just wanted to slam the phone down, but my mom was now standing behind me, she always does that. So that if the call is for her she won’t keep the person on the line waiting. I decided to just get it over with.
"Sure." my voice sounded weak and feeble. I handed my mom the receiver and sat on the bottom of the stairs watching her.
"Hello Irene!" she said brightly. She and Ryan's mom have become really good friends now. 'Not for long' I thought dully. I watched her as she stood and listened to what Irene was saying. Her smile slowly faded. Her lips pressed together tightly so you almost couldn't see them. Her face went pale and her eyes widened. She glanced at me and I lowered my face guiltily.
"I see." she said, the bouncy happiness gone from her voice. I took this as my que to leave and ran upstairs again. I slammed my door behind me and flopped down on my bed. But eventually I heard her coming upstairs after me. She opened my door cautiously. Entered slowly and sat down on the edge of my bed.
"Colin?" she asked shaking my shoulder gently as if she thought I was asleep. "Irene just told me that you and Ryan were..." she trailed off. I knew she wouldn't be able to say it. "Well I'm sure it was just a mistake." she said, she was trying to convince herself that it was. Well sorry mom but I'm going to have to crush your hopes.
I shook my head and turned onto my side facing her. "Its true mom." I said. Her eyes went dark but her fake smile was still plastered there.
"Don't be silly darling of course it isn't true!" Ok she is defiantly trying to convince herself here.
"I'm sorry mom, but it is." the corners of her mouth twitched but she carried on smiling.
"But what about your girlfriend Deb?" she asked cocking her head to one side.
I sighed irritably. "Deb isn't my girlfriend mom!"
"Well she could be, invite her over for tea..." Ok I'm getting annoyed now. Mom's trying to make me want Deb so I can forget about Ryan. Oh yeah like I'm gonna let that happen!
"I don't want Deb!" I sat up in bed now so I could look into my mom's eyes.
"But you took her to the prom, that must of meant you liked her!" she said a little louder now, almost desperate.
"No it didn't! It didn't mean anything!" I was almost yelling too now.
"But you love Deb!" she said slowly as if trying to plant it in my brain.
"NO! I love Ryan!" Now that defiantly was a yell. This time her smile fell. She could see how serious I was. I had never so much as raised my voice to my mother before. She got up slowly and left without a second glance.
I got out my diary, but I couldn't be bothered writing in it. Instead I found a blank page and drew a big heart and put Colin and Ryan in it. Then I drew smaller hearts around it, filling up the entire page. I spent ages colouring it in carefully afterwards. Then I heard the front door open as my dad came home from work. Then the murmur of a conversation between him and my mom. Then the door slammed shut again as my dad left. Most likely to go to a bar to drink away the fact that his son is gay. Or maybe he's gone to see his girlfriend on the side which I'm sure he has.
I don't care how convinced Ryan was that we had to tell our parents. This was defiantly a bad idea.
Ryan
"I don't want to hear it! You! What have you done to my son?!" my dad yelled approaching Colin rapidly. He grabbed my hand and I squeezed it tightly.
"Go home Col." I said quietly. He needed to leave before my dad decided to attack him or something. Colin ran out from behind me and ran out the door. Dad glared at his back as he descended the stairs, and then turned back to me.
"How long has this been going on?" he said trying, and failing, to calm his voice.
"Since the prom." I mumbled not meeting his eyes. My dad is very scary when he's mad.
"Yeah? Well let me tell you something it's going to stop right now!" he yelled making his way to the door. "You’re never going to see that boy again!" he spat slamming my door. Leaving me alone in my quiet, unforgiving bedroom.
I lay down on my bed and wept. I hardly ever cry but I couldn't help it. I breathed in Colin's scent left on my pillow. In my mind I was wondering how I wasn't ever going to see Colin again when we went to the same school, but I knew my dad would find a way.
My whole family knows now, well except my oldest brother Reece who has moved out of the house now. My other brothers though, would never accept me. I'm not sure what their opinions are on gays but I'm not sure their good ones. Suddenly there was a knock on my door. Probably mom. Wanting to talk to me about how I'm just confused, and how I don't know what I really want.
"Ryan? Can I come in?" It was Roger. He was the last person I would expect to want to talk to me, but I let him in anyway.
"Sure." my voice was all stuffy and dull because of the crying. I tried to wipe away my tears as he came in and sat down. I didn't want my brother to see I had been crying.
"Are you ok?" he asked laying a hand on my shoulder.
"Not really." I muttered sitting up so I could see him properly.
"Listen, about what happened..." he started.
"Yeah, look. It doesn't matter; I know you probably think its wrong and gross but-"
"I don't think its wrong." he said looking at me seriously.
"You don't?" I asked cocking my head to one side.
"Well I don't think I do. And well…does Colin make you happy?" he asked me and I nodded.
"Well then I'm happy for you. It doesn't matter if you love a boy or a girl, you've found someone. That's more than I can say for me and Rich." he said happily. I laughed.
"Thanks." I muttered and he pulled me into a hug.
"Any time little bro. Oh by the way mom says dinners ready." he said releasing me. Oh god. We always eat dinner at the table together. Usually its fun and we have a good laugh. But now I'm not sure what’s going to happen.
I decided to skip dinner. I sat on my bed waiting for it to be over. But after just five minutes I could feel my stomach growling. I groaned and stood up, deciding that I have to face them sometime. I walked downstairs and stood in front of the closed door leading to the dining room. I stayed there for a few minutes taking deep breaths and trying to build up the courage to go in. Slowly I pushed it open, the door made a creaking sound. Everyone was already here. They all looked up at me. My mom looked down at her plate going pink, my dad and Richard both glared at me, and Roger and Beth smiled at me reassuringly.
I sat in my usual chair in between Roger and Richard. Rich then moved his chair to the very edge of the table trying to get as far away from me as possible. Roger glared at him and carried on eating. We all ate in absolute silence. The only sounds in the room were those of cutlery on plates and the munching of food. I was actually pretty happy to keep things this way. But mom went and spoiled it.
"So Richard how was your day?" she asked trying a little too hard to sound cheerful.
"Oh it was fine." he said sarcastically. "Went to school, came home, did my homework, and erm...oh yeah I found out my brothers gay." everyone went quiet. I felt my cheeks heat up. Roger kicked Richard under the table making him curse under his breath.
We managed to get through dinner without any more mishaps. It was me and Richards turn to help mom clear the dishes. On the way to the kitchen Beth patted me on the back smiling. She hadn't said anything to me, but I know she's ok with this. Every time me, Rich and Roger are having an argument she always takes my side. And when I was younger she would read bed time stories to me. I think out of all my siblings she's my favourite.
Richard was avoiding me. Big time. He wasn't talking to me, or going near me. And when I passed him in the kitchen to put away the dishes, he dodged out my way quickly to avoid touching me. It was when he did that, that I realised what was going on.
"You’re my brother Rich." I said almost in disgust. "Do you really think I've got some sort of crush on you?"
"I don't know what to think." he said loudly. "I don't wanna know you! You and Colin what you are...what you do, it's sick!"
Mom just sat there, staring into space. She hadn't said a word to me since this thing happened.
"I can't believe you just found out your son is gay and you don't even care!" Richard yelled at her, breaking her out of her trance.
"Mom please..." I begged, I wanted her to pull me into a hug, tell me that this was ok, that she would still love me no matter what. She didn't say anything, just looked down at the floor, she also looked on the brink of tears.
"God I hope the school doesn't find out..." Richard muttered bitterly.
"They already know." I spat furiously, I was trembling slightly now.
"The whole school?" Richard said alarmed. I nodded. "Oh my god, you mean the whole school knows that I'm the brother of a fag? What the hell will that do to my reputation?" he screamed at me.
"You are so selfish Richard!" I yelled back. "You only give a shit about how this will affect you! It's going to affect me a lot more you know!" I really hate Richard right now. He only ever cares about himself, never me or anyone else.
"I can't believe you let that little twat Colin turn you gay." he growled. I got mad then. No one insults Colin.
"Don't you dare talk about my boyfriend like that!" I snapped shoving him in the stomach so he staggered back a few steps. I saw his face change to one of disgust when I said the word boyfriend, and even my mom's face cringed a bit.
I glared at them both. Then I ran upstairs to my room slamming the door behind me. I got out my school bag and decided to do some homework, to take my mind off things. Whilst looking for my maths book I came across Colin's book he lent me. Romeo and Juliet. I lay down on my bed and started to read it. By the time it was 10:00 pm I had nearly finished it. I was nearly crying. Colin was right, this book is good, and it’s so moving. I know what I have to do.
I got up and went back downstairs. Mom and dad were in the living room watching TV. Richard, Roger and Beth were probably in their rooms. I crept out the back door and stood outside in the cold night. I opened the gate and set off down the street. I kept on going until I passed the school then stood in front of the house I was looking for. I went round the back of the house and picked up a pebble. I threw it at a window making a tapping sound. Then I stood and waited.
Suddenly the curtains were drawn and a figure came to the window. Colin Mochrie was looking down at me.
Colin
My life is over. Done. Gone. My mom hates me; my dad hates me, and worst of all I've lost Ryan.
When I went downstairs for dinner, Clara was still acting normal. I had a feeling my mom hadn't said anything to her. Dad still wasn't home yet, maybe that was a good thing. He'd never hit me in my life, but I'm not so sure now. Mom kept looking at me like I was a piece of dirt on the carpet or something. I tried my best to ignore her, but it's hard to ignore your own mother.
I went back to my room after dinner. Clara followed me.
"Hey Colin!" she said brightly coming into my room without asking.
"Hey." I said cocking an eyebrow at her suspiciously.
"Hey Col are you and Ryan gonna get married?" she asked making my eyes go wide.
"What?!" I asked dumbfounded.
"Oh come on! You think I don't know? I could here you yelling at mom you know. 'NO! I love Ryan!'" she said laughing, I went red.
"Yeah well I do." I mumbled.
"Yeah I kind of suspected all along, the way you look at him and talk about him was a huge give away. And anyway, I think it's really sweet." she said smiling.
"Thanks." I said because I couldn't think of anything else to say.
"Your welcome. And if you do marry him, promise I can be the flower girl!" she called as she skipped happily out the room. I chuckled to myself before sighing. It didn't matter; I can't be with Ryan now anyway.
I lay on my bed and closed my eyes. I get to sleep very easily when I'm depressed. I was awoken at around ten by a tapping noise on my window. I drew back my curtains and peered outside. My heart leapt when I saw who it was. It was Ryan!
I quickly unlocked and opened my window. Our house wasn't very high so I could easily hear what he was saying.
"What light through yonder window breaks?" he said staring up at me adoringly. I raised my eyebrows. What was he doing? Then I got it. Aww he's quoting Shakespeare! He read the book! That is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me.
"Oh Ryan..." I said sighing, my voice wobbled slightly, like I might cry from happiness.
"O, speak again, bright angel! For thou art, as glorious to this night, being o'er my head, as is a winged messenger of heaven unto the white-upturned wondering eyes, of mortals that fall back to gaze on him, when he bestrides the lazy-pacing clouds, and sails upon the bosom of the air." Ryan said his gaze never leaving mine. I realised that he wanted me to play Juliet.
"My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep; the more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite." I said gazing down at him. We both stood and stared at each other. Ryan was shivering slightly in the cold. I wanted to invite him in. I wonder if he could climb up to my window...
Suddenly the back door opened. Shit. Mom was putting our cat outside for the night.
"Ryan?!" she said jumping when she saw him and dropping our cat Fluffy.
"I love you Colin!" he called quickly before running back round the house and out of sight.
I watched as the shadowed figure of my love ran off into the dark of the night.
Title: High School Sweethearts
Chapter 8: Beautiful Endings
Pairing: Col/Ry
Rating: PG
Notes: Ok, I am so sorry for not posting for ages, I had MAJOR writers block for about a week. Anyway here is the last chapter, and this time I mean it's the last :P Enjoy! ^_^
Ryan
You ever think life is unfair? You ever gotten a low mark on a test because someone behind you kept distracting you? Or you go all the way to the store to pick up a carton of milk to find the shelves empty? Or how about being banned by your parents from seeing or even speaking to the person you love more than anything else in the world?
Yeah didn't think so.
Life's unfair. Especially mine. I hate it when people always moan about little things in their lives that annoy them. They have no idea what I'm going through. Having to sneak out the house just to speak to my own boyfriend. Not being allowed to see him just because it seems wrong. Risking getting into so much trouble with my parents just to talk for less than a minute with him from a window. Being hated by my parents and brother just for falling in love with him.
That’s unfair.
I stood in the cold air of the night staring up at my love as he gazed down at me from his bedroom window. Colin looked so beautiful right now. His fringe was lightly blowing in the wind and his eyes sparkled in the moon light. I had spent ages memorizing that book. I knew how much it meant to Colin and how happy he would be if I quoted some for him.
"What light through yonder window breaks?" I said loudly enough for him to hear me. Originally I had planned to say it in an English accent but scraped that idea when I heard how terrible it sounded in my head.
"Oh Ryan..." he said sighing; he looked so in love with me right now I just wanted to cry.
I was hoping that I could climb up the house to him. I just wanted to hug him, kiss him, and hold him, even if just for a second. Suddenly the back door swung open, my heart sank, and I froze.
"Ryan?!" Colin's mom yelped in shock at seeing a fourteen year old boy standing in her garden in the middle of the night.
'Oh shit' I thought, I knew this wouldn't last forever.
"I love you Colin!" I gabbed quickly fleeing from the garden. I didn't get a chance to get a last look at him as I ran through the gate and down the street. I kept on running as if Colin's mom would run after me, or call the police. She probably hates me now anyway so I wouldn't be surprised.
I forgot to be quiet as I went back into my own house, I slammed the door shut behind me which caused my parents to come out of the living room.
"Ryan where the hell have you been?" my dad thundered grabbing hold of my arm.
"In the back garden." I muttered pulling my arm out of his grasp.
"Like hell you have! You've been seeing that boy again haven't you?!" he spat; I could literately see him frothing from the mouth.
"So what if I have?" I yelled back, I knew it would be best to lie and say I wasn't but I was getting a bit pissed off now.
"I told you you were never seeing that boy again! Now get upstairs!" he was trembling with rage now, it seemed best not to argue with him. I stormed up the stairs and slammed my bedroom door shut and flopped down on the bed.
"Fucking bastard, who the hell does he think he is? Telling me what to do..." I mumbled angrily into my pillow.
Some time later the dawn of sleep fell upon me, and I found myself being whisked away into a dreamland. Started off like fantasy. There was Colin standing in the school gym, the soft music playing around us, the dancing couples, a bit like...our prom night! I took his hand and we danced all night, like we should have done, no messing around with girls, it was just about us, being together, the love shining brightly in our eyes. But then the music faded into something that sounded like it was off one of those horror films. A shadowed figure appeared out of no where and grabbed Colin. It began pulling him towards what looked like a black hole forming in the middle of the room. Colin was screaming for help but my feet seemed to be glued to the floor.
"Ryan!"
"Colin." I said quietly watching in horror as his legs disappeared through the hole. "Colin!"
I woke with a start to find myself lying, still fully dressed, in my bed. I jumped up when I saw someone looking at me.
It was Roger.
"You ok buddy?" he asked giving me a strange look. "Mom says breakfasts ready and to get dressed for school."
"Mmm? Oh right." school? School! Colin will be there!
"You sure you’re ok? I mean you were kind of....yelling in your sleep." he said awkwardly.
"Yeah I'm fine." I lied. I was actually giddy with excitement. I needed to see Colin again. We'd only been apart for not even a day but the prospect of never ever seeing him again made it seem much longer.
After Roger left, I quickly shoved on my crumpled school uniform, messily packed my school bag and ran downstairs. Richard was eating his cereal at the kitchen table. He looked up when I entered the room. The minute he recognised it was me his face turned to one of disgust. Ignoring him, I hastily grabbed a piece of toast and grabbed hold of the door handle to leave for school. But mom stopped me.
"Ryan, I'm driving you to school today." she said grabbing hold of my shoulder to prevent me from leaving.
"Why?" I asked perplexed, we only lived a few blocks away for god's sake!
"Well...I just don't think it's safe for you to walk there on your own anymore."
"Well then I'll walk with Roger..." I said getting slightly irritated now. I needed to leave the house now damn it!
"No Ryan, I'm taking you." she said firmly crossing her arms in that do-as-I-say fashion.
Oh I know what this is about. She thinks I'll go to Colin's house to see him. Well ok I was thinking of doing that, but still why can't I? It's just not fair! Since when are they in charge of who I can and can't see? I could just run out the door now, leave quickly before she can stop me. But I decided that there wasn't much point, after all I'd be seeing him in about two minutes. I can wait that long can't I?
So I let my mom drive me to school, it was a bit embarrassing as hardly anyone gets a lift in my school. But right now I didn't care about anything except seeing Colin again. When I got out the car I had a huge grin on my face, mom looked rather...ashamed of herself. What of? Me?
I stood and waited at the entrance to the school. That fight with Bernie seemed to have reached every body's ears; the little kids were cowering away from me, even some of the older ones! I could get used to this...
I waited for ages. Every single person from my class had gone passed me except for Colin. Where the hell is he? Just then the bell went and I knew I had to go inside now. Maybe Colin was already inside?
I sat down at my desk when I entered the classroom, Colin's chair was empty.
"Drew where’s Colin?" I asked him quietly as our teacher took the register.
"Well the word around the school is that yours and his parents aren’t gonna let you two go to the same school. Well that’s what his sister said." he answered taking a bite out of his biscuit.
"You’re kidding me!" I said furiously. "There keeping him home from school just to keep us apart?"
Drew shrugged. "That’s what she said."
I sat there in silence feeling a rage boiling inside me. How could they do this? How could they do this! It's bad enough I'm banned from going to his house, but this! This is just madness. My parents just can't except that Colin and I are in love. I mean ok my dad was raised Catholic so maybe he has an excuse to freak out, but mom? She always told me that she would love me no matter who I chose to love. I guess she meant whichever girl that I chose. I just hate that when I was younger she told me and my brothers that we should:
"Go out and find some body to love." Well I've done that. And is she happy for me? No.
First two lessons it seemed everyone was talking about me. Every now and again Brad would tell some people in our class to shut up, but it didn't help much. They weren’t being nasty to me, they were all too scared to do that, but they whispered about me pretty loudly.
"I can't believe that has happened!"
"I don't believe it! Do you believe it?"
"I think it's best for everyone if those two are kept apart."
I was too depressed to argue with anyone, so I kept quiet and listened to their insults.
By break time I had almost been reduced to tears. I thought that maybe Colin was just really late for school, but it looks like he won't be coming in at all.
"Hey Brad can I ask you something?" I said to Brad as we collected our books from our lockers.
"Sure what is it?"
"Well you've been the most supportive out of all of you guys, why is that? I mean it's great it's just that Drew and Wayne have been acting really weird since they found out, why haven't you?"
"Oh that! Well that’s because they both owe my ten bucks." he said happily.
"Why?" I asked cocking my head to one side.
"Because I bet them that you two would get together and I was right!"
"What? When?!"
"About a week before the prom. You two weren’t exactly discreet you know. Those two thought I was mad to suggest it so they agreed. Their just pisssed off because they owe me about two weeks of their allowance." Brad said smirking.
I chuckled quietly to myself. I guess it was a bit obvious. I was always day dreaming in class whilst looking at Colin. And I always sat next to him at lunch. Also, I think even once he didn't have a seat in registration so I let him sit on my knee. Now that I think about it, if two guys in my class did that I would totally think they were gay.
I just managed to get through the school day. Mom and dad would both be at work so they wouldn't be able to pick me up. But Richard was waiting outside for me.
"Let’s go Ryan." he muttered quietly, not looking at me. He didn't want to be seen with me. Which is stupid because everyone knows we’re related.
"Just a minute, Drew and I wanna get something from the shop..." I said and Drew gave me a confused look.
"Do we?" Drew asked perplexed.
"Yes! We do." I insisted giving him a play-along-with-me look.
"Fine but hurry up." Rich said bitterly turning away from me. I grabbed Drew's arm and pulled him in the direction of the little corner shop down the street.
"Why are we going to the shop Ryan?" he asked looking in his pockets for change. "I haven't got any money."
"I need to get something." I said pushing open the door. I scanned the shelves by the cards section. It was stuffed with teddy bears. Big ones, small ones, pink ones, blue ones, ones with messages stitched on their stomachs, ones with big googly eyes...
I searched until I came across a fluffy brown teddy holding onto a heart, stitched on the heart were the words: I love you. I paid for it using my lunch money that I ‘forgot’ to spend.
"Here Drew." I said handing it to him.
"Oh Ryan I'm flattered but..."
"It's not for you moron! I want you to go to Colin's house and give it to him." I said rolling my eyes.
"Ok then." he said putting it in his school bag.
"Tell him he's the teddy bear and he's got hold of my heart." I said.
Drew pulled a face. "That’s...interesting. Ok, see you tomorrow then." he began walking away.
"Wait!" I called and he turned around. "Give him this to him from me as well." I pulled him into a tight hug and held him for a few seconds before releasing him.
"Erm...ok but I don't think it'll mean as much coming from me."
"Ryan lets go already!" Richard called, now standing in the shop doorway.
"Bye Drew." I said quickly running after Richard.
I may not be able to see Colin, but that doesn't mean I can't let him know just how much I love him.
Colin
People can really surprise you. I mean I knew Ryan could be sweet but I never knew how romantic he could be.
I watched him run off through the garden and I sighed. Him memorizing that book for me was so sweet of him. It was as if we really were Romeo and Juliet. Ok, apart from the fact I'm not a girl, but still.
I snapped shut my window quickly even though I knew mom had seen me. I flicked off the light switch and lay down on my bed. To my surprise, mom didn't come in and talk to me. I closed my eyes and eventually fell asleep.
I had the most wonderful dream. I was wondering through an enchanted forest. The leaves on the trees shadowing me from the suns waves, the blossoms gently falling around me with every step I took. I came to a clearing and I saw Ryan. He was lying down in the sun lazily chewing a piece of grass. He looked up and saw me and patted the ground next to him. I ran over to him and lay down beside him. I lay my head on his arm whilst I flung mine across his stomach. We lay there curled into each others side smiling happily as the gentle breeze wafted over us.
"Colin get up your lunch is ready." I woke with a start and saw someone looking at me. It was mom.
"Oh great I'm starving...did you say lunch? Don't you mean breakfast?" I asked glancing at my bed side table clock. I was alarmed when I saw it was half past twelve. I was late for school!
"No dear, it is lunch. Your....not going to school today."
"Why?!" I yelled sitting bolt upright.
"Because I say so. I don't want you seeing that Ryan boy, he's a bad influence."
"He didn't turn me gay mom." I growled, even though I think Ryan probably was the reason.
Mom cringed at that word. She still thinks that this whole thing with Ryan is just a faze. Like hell it is.
I hardly touched my food. I just couldn't eat. Not when Ryan was at school no doubt wondering where I am. I wanted to sneak out but mom was patrolling the front door like a hound dog. I felt like a prisoner. In my own home.
By three o’clock I nearly went insane. I was so bored. I wasn't even allowed to play in my back garden, for fear I might leg it. Well to be honest, I would have.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door. I ran to answer it but mom got there first.
"Oh hello Drew." she said sounding relieved that it wasn't Ryan. Even though Drew is my friend, I couldn't help feeling disappointed.
"Can I see Colin please?" he asked nervously. My mom kinda looked scary at the moment.
"Oh course you can dear, but not for too long." Jeez mom rude much?
"Hey Drew." I said flatly leading us both upstairs. Then I remembered that Drew would have seen Ryan today. He can tell me everything!
I spoke the minute we entered my bedroom. "Drew how’s Ryan? Is he alright? Does he know that they won’t let me go to school? What’s happened? Is he being made fun of at school? Is-"
"Whoa! Slow down there Col! You’re going a mile a minute!" he said sitting down on my bed and searching through his school bag. "Here Ryan got you this." he produced a cuddly brown teddy bear holding onto a heart.
"Ryan said..." Drew hesitated looking a bit reluctant. "That the teddy is you and you’re holding onto his heart." he pulled a disgusted look. He handed it to me and pulled me into a hug. "This is from him as well."
I looked down at the fluffy thing in my hands. It was so cute. It had huge brown eyes and a cute little black nose and an adorable little smile. I was a bit old for teddies but I hugged it tightly to my chest.
"It's so sweet." I sighed. I hugged Drew again and lay my head on his shoulder. It was only when I felt his shirt getting wet did I realise I was crying.
"You ok Col?" he asked placing his hand on my shoulder.
"Yeah it's just...oh Drew what am I gonna do? I want Ryan. I need him!" I let out a sob and I held him tighter.
I heard a car pulling into the driveway. I sighed again, probably dad. I glanced out the window and froze. It was Ryan! My heart skipped a beat and I ran to the window. I frowned when I saw that it wasn't just Ryan it was Ryan's whole family. His mom, dad, brothers and his sister.
I stared as I saw them all approaching my house. Drew was walking past Ryan in the driveway, he left whilst I was distracted by the Stiles' unexpected visit. Drew patted Ryan on the back and seemed to say something that looked like good luck. I ran to my bedroom door and found it to be locked. Mom had a key for my door and must have locked it just after Drew left. Bitch. She only uses it in emergencies, not sure what that emergency would be but she has a key anyway.
"Mom? Mom! Let me out!" I called hammering my fist on the door.
"Not yet Colin." she called calmly from downstairs. Not yet? Was she going to let me out after Ryan left? Speaking of which, what the hell is Ryan and his family doing here anyway?
I saw another car pulling up in the driveway. My dad got out the car and walked up the garden path, a look of determination on his face. I put my ear to my bedroom door to try to hear what was going on downstairs. No such look. I could only hear a quiet murmur, and I couldn't make out the actual words. Suddenly I heard someone approaching my door. Ok, the minute she unlocks it I'm going straight downstairs to Ryan while I have the chance.
"Colin?" a very familiar voice said from the other side of my door.
"Ryan!" I said excitedly trying to open the door, and then disappointedly remembering it was locked.
"Oh Col I miss you so much." he nearly wept. I heard a heavy thump as he slumped against the other side of my door.
"I miss you too Ry, are you ok?" I asked trying to see him through the key hole.
"Yeah I'm fine, well not exactly." he sighed, even though I couldn't see him I could tell he was probably running his hands through his hair.
"Why is your family here?" I asked cursing the stupid key hole for being so dark.
"I think their gonna talk about 'us'. I got away whilst they were putting away their coats."
"Thanks for the teddy; it was so sweet of you." I murmured quietly. I could almost feel him here beside me, if it wasn't for this damn door.
"I love you." he whispered as he tried to put his fingers under the door.
"I love you too." I whispered back. I could just see the tips of his fingers and I placed my hand on top. We stayed like that in silence for a while longer before I heard someone else coming up the stairs.
"Ryan?!" Shit it was my mom. "What on earth are you doing there? Come downstairs at once!" she snapped. I almost let out a groan when his fingers left contact with mine. But my heart leapt when, a few seconds later I heard the sound of a key being turned inside my bedroom lock.
The second it was unlocked I pushed it open, it hit my mom and she staggered back but I didn't care. I ran full pelt down the stairs and saw Ryan standing at the bottom, looking up at me with a look of utter happiness. I ran down the last few stairs and practically jumped into his arms. He held me so tightly I felt like my lungs might burst. He felt warm and soft and I pulled him closer to me. My feet were several inches off the ground and he was spinning us round. For just those few seconds, nothing mattered but us.
Suddenly I felt strong hands grab my shoulders and pull me back. I was spun around and came face to face with the angry glare of my dad. He roughly pushed me so I was walking towards the living room. He sat me down in a space on the couch between him and my mom. Clara was too young to deal with a 'situation' like this so she was in her bedroom. Ryan was sat opposite me in between his mom and his brother Roger. Richard was next to his mom and dad was next to him. Beth was leaning against the doorframe shaking her head, thinking this whole 'meeting' pointless.
This was it, if I was ever going to get a chance to be with Ryan, then I'm going to have to say everything I want to say here and now. It's my only hope.
Ryan
You know I think I wanted to tell my parents about me and Col at one point. And now I have I realise that....It was the biggest mistake of my life.
Richard and I walked home in almost utter silence. He kept a distance, but not enough for me to get away. He was a very fast runner so trying to get to Colin's house with him walking near me would by pointless. At the moment my only contact with Colin was through Drew. I hoped Colin liked the gift. I know he's too old for teddies but he loves it when I'm sweet to him. Which I always am because he can make my heart melt.
Mom, dad, Beth and Roger we’re leaving the house when we arrived.
"Where we going mom?" I asked as she handed me a coat, despite the warm weather.
"Colin's house." she said opening the car door.
"Really?! Why?" I asked trying to keep the excitement out of my voice. Mom ignored my question and we drove there in silence. Beth patted my shoulder reassuringly. Even though I knew there was not a chance in hell of this but...maybe mom would talk to Colin's mom about letting us be together? No that’s stupid, they would never decide that. I was shaking with nerves and excitement by the time we arrived. I got out the car and saw Drew coming out of the house, most likely having delivered my present to Col.
"Good luck man." he muttered as he past me patting me on the back.
Mom rang Colin's doorbell and we waited. It was answered a few seconds later by Colin's mom.
"Hello Irene." she said flatly standing aside to let us in. I think our parents may have planned this little visit. She showed them to the closet where they hung their coats. Whilst they were distracted I crept upstairs to Colin's bedroom. I tried the door handle but it was locked. Yeah, they so planned this.
"Colin?" I said quietly so my parents wouldn't here.
"Ryan!" his voice came from the other side of the door.
I leaned against the door and fell to my knees "Oh Col I miss you so much."
"I miss you too Ry, are you ok?" he asked now crouching by his door as well.
"Yeah I'm fine, well not exactly." I said sighing, running my hands through my hair.
"Why is your family here?" he asked me curiously.
"I think their gonna talk about 'us'. I got away whilst they were putting away their coats." I answered leaning closer to the door as if I could some how go through it.
"Thanks for the teddy, it was so sweet of you." he mumbled shyly. I smiled I love it when he gets all shy.
"I love you." I whispered, I poked my fingers under the door.
"I love you too." he whispered back touching my fingers with his own.
"Ryan?!" Colin's mom yelped in surprise coming over to me. "What on earth are you doing there? Come downstairs at once!" It didn't seem wise to argue with her. Reluctantly I got up off the floor and descended the stairs. I stood in the empty corridor at the bottom waiting for someone to come and tell me what the hell I was doing here if they wouldn't let me see Colin. Just then, as if on que, Colin came running down the stairs. My mouth stretched into a huge grin and he jumped into my arms. I lifted him up and spun us round holding onto him tightly, never wanting to let go.
Colin's dad broke us apart and led us to Colin's living room. Where we all sat in silence apart from the ticking of the clock and the occasional cars going past the house outside. My parents and Richard and Colin's parents were glaring at each other, Beth looked like she'd rather be any where else and Roger was glancing at mom and dad nervously. Col and I were staring at each other like a couple of love sick puppies. I gave him a reassuring smile and he smiled back. My dad saw this and glared at both of us.
Suddenly I couldn't take the silence a second longer. "What the hell are we even here to discuss?"
My dad turned his glare to me. "How about which one of you two is moving schools." he growled.
"You can't split us up!" I said alarmed.
"Ryan-" my mom started but I cut her off.
"No! Shut up Mom! You can't! You just can't!" I yelled franticly getting to my feet.
"There’s a lovely little boarding school I've heard about..." Colin's mom chipped in suddenly.
"Boarding school?! No! You can't!" I yelled again shaking my head in denial.
"It's for the best Ryan." my mom said calmly putting her face in her hands.
"How is it Mom? How! I love him!" I screamed at her, Roger raised his eyebrows at me, I don't usually shout, but I ignored him.
"Ryan your just confused-" mom tried again.
"I've never been more sure of anything else in my life! I love him more than anything else in the whole world!" I screeched taking a step towards her.
"Listen Ryan, lots of teenage boys have same-sex crushes some times," my dad said from my left. "But you will grow out of it, then you can be normal like your bothers."
"Normal? What do you mean normal?! So I like another guy big deal! There’s nothing weird about that!" I snapped turning back around to face him.
"Yes there is." Richard said, the first thing he had said to me since we arrived. "It's sick and wrong, and I’m ashamed to call you my brother." he said causing an eerie silence to fall across the living room.
"Rich...you don't understand. None of you do. I really do love Colin." I said quieter now, staring lovingly at Colin again.
"And I love you Ry, so much." he whispered back looking up at me through his eye lashes.
"Does he really make you happy Colin?" Col's mom said from Colin's right.
"Yes, so much." he answered looking into her eyes so she could see how completely true that statement was.
"Well...I don't think I have a problem with you being with him." she muttered dropping her gaze to the carpet. My eyes widened, was she really...accepting us?
"You’re kidding me?! There is no way I'm letting my boy be gay! He's going to this boarding school!" My dad yelled from the other side of Colin, his face going red with rage.
"No Frank!" my mom got to her feet and stood facing him. "I'm putting my foot down this time! I'm sick of you always being in charge of how we raise our kids! I'm the mother! I do everything for them so why can't I have a say in what happens to them?! For once it's my turn to be the one in charge, and if Colin wants to be with Ryan then your just going to have to get used to it!" she was breathing heavily fixing her husband with a terrifying glare. He lowered his head in defeat. And for a moment I thought that maybe Colin and I did stand a chance.
"Well it doesn't matter because I'm certainly not letting Ryan see him, and Irene doesn't either don't you dear?" my dad said spoiling it. Mom opened her mouth like she was about to agree with him, if I was going to convince her to let us stay together, it had to be now.
"Mom" I said turning to look at her "A wise woman once told me, to go out and find some body to love, I didn't understand what she meant back then...but I do now."
"But he-"
"He? She? What difference does it make?" I asked, my eyes getting wet from unfallen tears. "He is my some body." Mom bit her lower lip. She glanced at Colin who had a pleading look on his face. She turned back to me, slowly stood up, and extended her arms. I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her tightly, feeling a few tears escape my eyes. Colin, I could see, was also starting to cry.
"Irene you can't be serious-" my dad said.
"Yes Sonny, I am. I know this will take some getting used to but...I just want Ryan to be happy." she said releasing me and wiping my tears away. My dad looked at me and sighed. He stood up and patted me on the back. Mom raised her eyebrows at him and he rolled his eyes before pulling me into a brief hug.
"I guess I'm ok with it." he muttered, he didn't sound to sure, but some form of acceptance was all I needed.
"Rich." I said turning back to where he still sat. "You'll probably never accept me for who I am but...you’re still my brother."
"And your still mine." he said getting to his feet. Then he, Beth and Roger all came and hugged me tightly.
"Are you ok with this?" I asked Roger and Beth. Roger nodded without hesitation.
"You know I am babe!" Beth said happily kissing me on the forehead.
By now Colin had gotten to his feet. His mom had hugged him but his dad still had his head in his hands and was looking very confused.
"Col." I said going over to him. I brought my hand up and gently stroked his cheek. He leaned into the touch and covered my hand with his. I leaned in and kissed him gently. I heard Beth going 'Aww' in the background. Colin brought his hands up to my back and pulled me closer. I slipped my tongue into his mouth and he opened up, letting me get reacquainted with his mouth. He gently pulled away and pulled me into a hug. He began weeping quietly on my shoulder and I rubbed his back soothingly.
"Love you Col, love you. Need you. Want you Col" I mumbled into his ear.
"I love you Ry, I can't live without you babe." he mumbled kissing my neck
I'm so happy right now I can't even begin to tell you! I feel like I can never be sad again, right now, I'm the luckiest guy in the world.
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Well three weeks have passed, and Col and I are still together, still in love and still at the same school. Our parents and siblings all accept us now, well Colin's dad kinda...left. Col says he doesn't care. Their better off without him. Our class mates were a bit surprised to see Colin come back to school with me, but no one has said another bad word about us.
"Thanks Ryan." Drew said after he had opened Ryan's birthday present to him, a new pair of football boots.
Wayne, Brad, Colin and I were all at Drew's fourteenth birthday party. Colin was sat on my lap feeding me chocolate cake. The guys used to give us strange looks when we got affectionate, but now there used to it. Colin teased me with the cake waggling the fork around near my mouth whilst I tried to eat it. He eventually put it in my mouth before kissing me deeply sharing the cake. This time Wayne did raise an eyebrow but Brad just laughed. He always found 'us' funny, I'm not sure why.
"Hey you guys gonna kiss all day, or come outside and shoot some hoops?" Wayne said standing up.
"That doesn't even deserve an answer." Colin said laughing kissing me again. They rolled their eyes and all made their way outside.
"Well when you two are done, we'll be outside." Brad said closing the door behind him.
I kissed Colin deeply again, slipping my hand under his shirt. "I love you babe." I said stroking the side of his face with my other hand. "Are you really happy being with me?"
"Yes so happy Ryan. And I love you so much darling."
"Well I love you more."
"No I love you more."
"Well I love you the most."
"Well I love you the mostest!" he said kissing the tip of my nose.
"You guys are making me feel sick." Drew joked as he came back inside for his drink.
"Get used to it man." I said my gaze never leaving Colin's.
"Yeah, coz Ryan and I will be together forever." Colin whispered snuggling closer to me.
We really are together forever. I'll never leave him, and Colin won't ever leave me. We love each other too much for that. We had some ups and downs in our relationship but no bodies perfect, just as long as we get through it. Together.