Anthony's POV

When I woke up the next morning, I saw Ryan sleeping next to me. "WHAT THE-" my voice woke him up. He yelped and tried running away from me, and failed, due to a chain handcuffed to his left hand... and my right? I stared at the chains. I checked my phone to prove that whoever I think did this actually did. 

J: Good luck today! - 6:04 AM

I knew it! Julia, most likely along with Thomas and Ella, did this to me. 

A: Julia, why did you guys do this? Did you not think of any consequences? How are we going to change clothes? Or bathe? Or use the bathroom?

J: Oh... sorry... but you kinda deserved it. You just shoved him away without thinking about what you were doing

A: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

J: What?

A: He's looking at me! Make it stop!

J: very funny.

-Julia has disconnected-

What? It's true. Ryan was glaring at me and I just tried to walk as far as possible away from him. "So, Julia, Thomas, and Ella did this. You know that," I said, to which he nodded. After a few minutes of silence, Ryan held up his end of the chain and told me, "This doesn't change anything." I nodded in response. 

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Ella and Thomas were there. "I'm sorry guys. We really didn't think of those situations," Ella apologized. "It's fine, Ella, just get these chains off," I said. "Should we?" Thomas asked. Ella stared at us for a while. Then, a smirk grew on her face. "Maybe later," she said, and threw away the keys. "Oops." I tried lunging at her, but Ryan held me back. I pushed him away, "DON'T TOUCH ME!" I yelled at him. "HEY! She is my friend, and I am not going to let you hurt her. Ever," he said. "Well, look at you. Sticking your neck out for someone else for once," I responded sarcastically. "You'd better take that back," Ryan said. Ella and Thomas looked at each other, then Thomas sighed and said, "I'll get the keys before they start punching each other." and left. Until they got the cuffs off, Ella stood between us to make sure we didn't hurt each other.

"You're still a hypocrite, Anthony." That was the first time he called me by name since yesterday (just go with it)

"You're still selfish."

"At least I don't have to depend on a lovesick girl who can't even take care of herself."

"Do NOT talk about Julia like that."

"I'll do what I want."

"This is exactly what I'm talking about! Your ego is growing! You can only think of yourself, can't you?"

"At least I still care about people that-"

"That what?"

"No, nothing."

"For once, you're speechless?"

"Oh, at least I don't have to live alone!"

"At least I have ONE parent still alive!"

A ringing sound in my ears. All I could see was Ryan's face, his eyes widening, and he started to cry. What was I thinking? He started to run again. "Ryan, wait!" Ella called. She glared at me and then rocketed after him.

Ryan's POV

"At least I still care about people that break my heart," is what I was about to say. I wasn't going to let Anthony hear that. And then... he mentions my parents. All I could think about was the deafening sound of the crash, my parents' screams, the sight of their dead bodies, my mother's last words: "You're a wonderful person. I've always known that. I love you, Ryan." and the blinding light of the police cars, and the sound of my heavy breathing as I ran away. I ran. That's what happened every time. 

My thoughts went to when Anthony and I kissed in the trailer. It kept replaying in my mind, no matter how many times I tried thinking about something else. I heard a knock. "Ryan! Open up! RIGHT NOW!" Ella shouted. I did as she told me. She sat down next to me. "You need to go back to Anthony," she said.How did I know? "I will not. He's an a**hole," I said. "2 things. 1, watch that mouth of yours. 2, I know what Anthony said was foul and uncalled for, but he really doesn't mean anything by it. He's just looking for something to say. he really does still love you," she explained. "I doubt it. I was about to tell him that I still do care about him (Ella gasped and squealed), but he's making it impossible for me to feel any kind of positive emotion towards him," I said. "So what you're saying is that you still love him, but he's breaking your heat even further?" she asked. I nodded sadly.

Ella left promptly. "What are you-" "I'll be right back!" Ella called back at me.

Ella's POV

I needed to get the pictures together. I had on hand two pictures describing them. I quite liked them. 

For Anthony:

And for Ryan:

(Credit to Becky1880 for making these for me! Thanks buddy!)

I sent these to Julia and Thomas

J: Perfect!

T: And we just need to get more pictures of them together

J: Yes!

I went back to Ryan's trailer. "Are you okay?" I asked. "I just broke up with the love of my life, who I still have to see because my three friends are persistent on getting us back together, which didn't work because he still hates me, and reminded me of my now dead parents. He hurt me beyond repair. I A M N O T O K A Y," I said. "Right, right. Sorry," I apologized.

Julia's POV

I had a strange feeling that Anthony and Ryan would want to be separated for a while, but at the same time, be devastated.

-2 months later- (THAT'S RIGHT I SAID TWO MONTHS DEAL WITH IT)

I told Anthony the best way to get Ryan back. It was very obvious that they still wanted each other, but neither wanted to directly admit it. Ella and Thomas told Ryan to sit by the lake. It was near a huge willow tree. I on the other hand, taught Anthony to strengthen his singing voice, and I gave him dance lessons. It was a win-win for me: I got to help Anthony get the love of his life back, and I got to watch Anthony in leggings. He was a surprisingly graceful dancer, and a really good singer. He was going to sing "All of Me" by John Legend (video above) to express his feelings for Ryan. 

I met up with Ella and Thomas and we watched them from the bushes. We had given Anthony an earpiece so we could hear what he was doing. He asked, "May I have this dance?" Ryan shrugged, blushing, and placed his hand on Anthony's. Both boys were wearing suits because we told them to. They started moving side to side together, and we started playing the music. Anthony took a deep breath and started to sing:

"What would I do without your smart mouth?

Drawing me in, and you kicking me out

You got my head spinning

No kidding

I can't pin you down

What's going on in that beautiful mind?

I'm on your magical mystery ride

And I'm so dizzy

don't know what hit me

but I'll be alright

My head's underwater

But I'm breathing fine

You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

'Cause all of me

loves all of you

love you curves and all your edges

all your perfect imperfections

give your all to me

I'll give my all to you

You're my end and my beginning

Even when I lose I'm winning

Cuz I give you all of me

and you give me all of you, oh

How many times do I have to tell you

Even when you're crying, you're beautiful, too

The world is beating you down, I'm around

through every mood

You're my downfall

You're my muse

My worst distraction

My rhythm and blues

I can't stop singing, it's ringing in my head for you

My head's underwater

But I'm breathing fine

You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

'Cause all of me

Loves all of you

Love your curves and all your edges

All your perfect imperfections

Give your all to me

I'll give my all to you

You're my end and my beginning

Even when i lose I'm winning

'Cause I give you all of me

And you give me all of you, oh

Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts

Risking it all, though it's hard

'Cause all of me

Loves all of you

Love your curves and all your edges

All your perfect imperfections

Give your all to me

I'll give my all to you

You're my end and my beginning

Even when I lose I'm winning

'Cause I give you all of me

And you give me all of you

I give you all of me

And you give me all of you, oh."

They kept dancing even after Anthony stopped singing. Ryan's right arm was around Anthony's waist, his left hand intertwined with his. Anthony likewise. Their eyes were locked onto each others'. I saw them smile slightly. "You really love me that much?" Ryan asked. "Of course I do. I'm so sorry for ever calling you a selfish person," Anthony said. Wait... this wasn't part of the plan... Anthony was doing this on his own? I'm so proud of him! "I know you care about other people. A lot. Sometimes even more than yourself," he continued. "And I'm really sorry for calling you a hypocrite. I don't think that way about you at all. Ever since we broke up, all I wanted was for you to cuddle me like you did when my parents died," Ryan said.

"But... why this song?" he asked. Anthony shrugged. "I mean, all the lyrics seem to match to how I feel about you," he said. "You really think I look attractive even when I'm crying?" Ryan asked. They both laughed a little. "Of course you do, you look adorable. It's when you're at your most vulnerable," Anthony joked. "There you go, ruining the moment," Ryan joked back. They started to twirl a little. It took a few turns for me to notice that they were both blushing a deep red. "the other three are here, right?" Ryan asked. "Well, yes, how else could I have played the music? But, let's not focus on them right now," Anthony said, turning Ryan's head back towards his own.

"You're silly," Ryan said, leaning in closer to Anthony. "I could say the same about you." They started to cuddle. "Comfortable?" Anthony asked. "Not really, it's missing something," Ryan responded. "Like what?" "Like this," Ryan said before kissing Anthony softly. They probably just stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, kissing for about 3 minutes. Wow. Once they broke apart, Anthony picked Ryan up bridal style and asked, "Are we back together now?" 

"Hmm... well, you just asked me to dance with you, poured your heart out to me, you didn't let me go at all, you apologized for everything you've done, you cuddled me, and we made out for who knows how long without getting any air. I think so," he laughed. "Can we go now?" Anthony asked. "Yeah, sure. Your place?" "Definitely."

I can't believe we actually did it! WOO HOO!

Anthony's POV

I need to thank Julia, Ella, and Thomas. For everything leading up to this, I guess. 

Once we got to the house, I immediately flopped on the couch. "Tired?" Ryan asked. "Very," I answered him. He kissed my forehead. I grabbed him by the waist and pulled him towards me. "You're mine again. It feels nice," Ryan said. "How about I have the chance to make you mine?" I asked. Ryan raised an eyebrow at me. "Sure~" he said. Despite my tiredness, I pinned Ryan to the wall. "I've been saying you're an uke, Ryan," I said. "Oh, shut up," he said, blushing madly. I started to kiss him passionately, him kissing back in an instant. 

Afterwards, I started to kiss his neck. Ryan inhaled sharply. "Oh, come on... that's no fun," I said sweetly, and kissed him a bit more. when I got bored, I bit his neck. "Ow! Please don't bite me," Ryan said. "I don't remember you being the boss of me," I grinned. "I'm almost a year older than you." "And yet you still manage to be the bottom," I said. Ryan grumbled, blushing still. I started to move my hand up his shirt and rub his torso. Ryan bit his lip. "Come on, my love. Don't hold back," I said seductively. Ryan blushed harder and shook his head. "I'm not giving you that satisfaction," he said. "Awww. Do I really have to resort to desperate measures?" I asked. He gave me a smug look. "You're adorable when you're begging," he said. It was my turn to blush. "Alright, you really want me to take it to the next level?" I asked. "Try me."

"You know, you look like a tomato, right?" I asked. "Wh-whatever," Ryan said. "Stuttering already?" I asked him again. "J-just get on w-with it," Ryan shuddered. I started to nibble on his neck. "I told you not to bite me," Ryan complained. "I'm not biting you, honey. I'm nibbling you, there's a difference. Besides, I'm just marking my territory," I cooed. "Nibbling is just soft and light biting. And will you ever run out of pet names for me?" he asked. "Probably not~" I didn't even care if I was making him flustered. Just as my hand reached for his pants, I heard the door lock move. "My mom's here," I said, disappointed. "Oh... I'm gonna go to sleep then," Ryan said. "Yep... you do that," I said.

"By the way..." Ryan said. "hmm?"

"Didn't know you could sing so well. 'Night."

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