Ryan Reynolds
w: sexual tension¿

title: (not) just good ol'friends
summary: ryan and you have been bffs ever since you co-starred in your first movie. At deadpool 3's premier long term buried feelings might just come forth...

⇢ Ryan when,
the interviewer asks a question about the movie & you...

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Tonight was the night. The night of Deadpool 3's movie premier. A movie you starred in alongside Ryan Reynolds whom was a good and long time best friend of yours that brought you onto this project. Speaking of said friend, he was currently by your side giving an interview.

The blonde-haired female interviewer held the mic towards Ryan awaiting his answer on the question she had delivered ʻʻSo Ryan tell us. How was it working with Y/n yet again except now two years later and with her now being a household name alongside yours?ʼʼ

Ryan glanced at you in your fitted red floor-length dress with a playful smile (which you returned) and then back at the interviewer ʻʻWell, Y/n is and always has been a super talented actress and dancer. Plus she's one of my best friends so it's good that we got her onboard for this Deadpool movie and I'd say we work well together even all these years later. This particular character of her's plays well with mine. Wade is gonna have some extra fun this time around.ʼʼ he chuckles.

You nod at what he said about Wade with a chuckle of your own before addressing the sweet part of his little answer ʻʻThank you by the way Ryan, that was sweet.ʼʼ

You decide to tease him ʻʻHey,Ryan... would u say I'm the best part of the movie?ʼʼ this earns you a laugh and a shake of his head with a hand held up in protest ʻʻHey now, don't push it honey. That spot clearly belongs to me.ʼʼ

He shoots a wink at the camera and it makes you playfully roll your eyes with a meh shrug ʻʻI'll take what I can get.ʼʼ this gets a small chuckle from Ryan and the blonde.

The interviewer perks up after ʻʻMyself along with your many fans have seen some sparks between you two. Which brings me to ask, are the rumors true then?ʼʼ She leaned in with the microphone,perfectly groomed eyebrows raised digging for a story.

Ryan and you share a look, eyes connecting with a heavy tension of unspoken something... in them. You knew what rumors she was referring to, the ones that proclaimed you and Ryan had a thing for one another for years now.

The man in question swallowed, throat bobbing while you drew in a breath. His eyes staring into yours and it felt like everyone else had seemed to disappear and just as quickly it was shared the moment faded by a strangled laugh of yours breaking the silence. Ryan pathetically following and shaking his head no.

You lick your lips ʻʻRyan and I are... just best friends.ʼʼ The man nodded in agreement,lips pressed together ʻʻmhm just good ol' friends.ʼʼ he then adjusted his bow tie meanwhile the blonde shot you both a suspicious look then hummed in response,not wanting to over pry before finally concluding her interview.

You two walked further down the carpet posing for pictures with Ryan's arm politely around your waist and sharing little jokes in-between. Somewhere during walking down the red carpet and having Ryan's hand around you, your mind started drifting into your thoughts thinking about what the woman had said earlier and the feelings you possessed for Ryan.

You had a crush ever since you first worked together but it was just a crush until you spent more time together on and most importantly off set. A deep friendship had formed and you two were soon best friends which eventually led to your feelings being more than just a crush but you told yourself you were going to focus on succeeding in Hollywood and besides you didn't need to ruin your one good friendship anyways. Even though a part of you felt as if Ryan reciprocated your crush.

Man he did. Ryan liked you back then too but he didn't want to come onto you when you were fresh faced and just making a mark for yourself on the world. He wanted to give you that space to grow and reach success. Besides he couldn't risk losing you as his best friend either way.

So he played into the light flirting game but kept it mainly in the friend zone. With time you both got busy with the movie business but still kept in touch and saw each other whenever possible. Which soon turned into a lot since you moved closer to Ryan and he'd find himself at your place or you at his binge watching sitcoms and eating snacks. He'd throw popcorn in your hair when he thought you was distracted with the movie and you'd smack him with a throw pillow when you noticed making Ryan get up and chase you around the house eventually catching you in his arms and you two would stay like that just for a few seconds...

You were done with the red carpet/interviews and were now inside for the private mingling and cocktail hour when the Canadian man gave you a little nudge ʻʻAre you okay?ʼʼ brows scrunched in concern. ʻʻI'm fineʼʼ you softly assured pulling yourself away from your thoughts.

Ryan gave you a look double checking if you really were fine to which you brushed off with little giggle and a shake of your head yes playfully shoving him away, the deadpool actor gave you a gentle smile since he was still concerned though not wanting to push you he went back to mingling with your fellow co-stars and movie crew while you did too parting ways for a bit.

Later on you were in a conversation with Josh Brolin whom reprised his role as Cable in the movie when you felt someone's eyes on you,turning you found Ryan glancing your way. Your eyes met and your heart stirred as he smiled cutely,giving a half finger wave. He boy-ishly beckoned you over and so you went to his side,his arm wrapping around your waist. He was so cute and hilariously charming.

Ryan leaned in and whispered something funny into your ear, you giggled. He loved making you laugh with his silly snips and quips and he'd be lying if he said the interviewer didn't get him thinking about the crush he had on you and that maybe you might like him too... coz it was hard not to think that way with you looking at him like he was the most beautiful thing in the world...

You kissed Ryan's cheek and he pushed back the urge to cup your face and maybe inch closer until your nose brushed against his.

Instead he did what he did best and cheekily shot out with his tongue in cheek and eyebrow teasingly raised ʻʻwhat happened to just friends?.ʼʼ

You pat his shoulder with a light shake of your head and a click of your tongue ʻʻI think you mean just good ol' best friendsʼʼ you tease back and Ryan gives you a lopsided grin.

ʻʻReally now, Y/n? Friends don't kiss each other's cheeks at least not with a look like that.ʼʼ he tugged you closer, making you inaudibly gasp as he ran a finger down your nose to your jaw. Stopping at your collarbone.

His nose grazed your ear. Ryan was done playing games, he figured it was now or never. He was more than ready to finally test the waters and he felt like you would be too. You were.

His lips ghosted over your ear ʻʻI'd like to see you do more than just give me a kiss on the cheek,sweetheart.ʼʼ

Your breath hitched, skin on fire from where Ryan touched you. You leant into his hold and took his hand into yours,intertwining them. Ryan glances down at your locked hands but doesn't get much time to reflect on that coz you whisper lowly ʻʻthen we better get us home.ʼʼ

He looks into your eyes for confirmation and when he finds it a smirk grows on his lips as he lets you lead him out of the party and into his car.

A heated look is passed between you two once seated in his car, your lips is snagged in-between your teeth as you look at him through your lashes. Ryan had undid his bow tie so it was now unraveled and draped over his collar. It made you want to tug on it and bring him close to you. He layed his hand on your thigh with a squeeze.

ʻʻHow fast can you get us to our hotel?ʼʼ you ask, breathless somehow.

ʻʻfastʼʼ he says with a lick of his lips ʻʻreal fastʼʼ his voice heavier and eyes darker.

Ryan starts the car and speeds down the street on his way to the hotel with you looking like an angel in his passenger seat and his hand resting on your thigh, your thumb rubbing slow circles against the back of his hand resting on your thigh...

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a/n:

(I liked this one, hoping you did too)

So this was written a good year +/- or so ago ppl but it layed in my drafts and it's now only seeing the light of day which is the norm for any updates i belt out honestly. They are all just drafts written out and stored for a hundred years until I pull them up for editing and publishing.

Anyway if you liked then, for the love of Reynolds show some support.
AND WHOSE EXCITED FOR DEADPOOL 3? Also blake and ryan are literally couple goals ya'll.

wc: 1,477
date written: probably late 2021
posted: 23 March 2023
gif tweaked by me.

x - Adee