Zack had decided that Ryan and Brendon couldn't sleep in the same room because Brendon had been avoiding Sarah all day. Which was something Zack didn't want reward. Ryan didn't mind sleeping alone, but Brendon found it ridiculous that he was being treated like a child because Sarah was being a big baby, and finding ways to get on his nerves.

Just more reasons to dislike her, Brendon sighed angrily heading to his room, and Ryan to his. It was around mid night that Ryan realized he'd never sleep. Not alone, not in this big empty bed, where was Z when he needed her. "Speaking of which.." Ryan mummbled to himself self. He pulled out his phone calling his girlfriend.

It wasn't uncommon for Ryan to just leave but he was gone for two days, there was no way Z wasn't going to be pissed, especially with the mess he left her. She'd be so pissed.

"Ryan?! WHERE THE FUCK HAVE YOU BEEN?! WHERE ARE YOU?!" She yelled into the phone. "I'm in uuuh, Minneapolis right now?" Ryan said trying to sound casual, but it was clear that him packing his shit and going to Minneapolis was so fucking far from casual.

"WHAT THE FUCK?!?" She was definitely pissed. "YOU DIDN'T EVEN FUCKING CALL OR TEXT ME! WHY ARE YOU THERE?!? YOU LEFT A FUCKING MESS HERE!" She continued to yell, she was justified but Ryan's ear was starting to ring. "Look, I'm sorry alright, I'll be home in a few months, I swear, it'll all come together and, and you'll understand. Right now, I just- I needed to let you know I love you so so much, and I couldn't ask for a better girlfriend." Ryan said.

"A-are You breaking up with me?" Ryan shook his head like she could see. "No baby, I'd never do that, look, things came up, and as soon as I come home, I'll explain but until then-" There was a knock on the door. "Just be patient, I have to go baby, I love you, bye bye honey bun." He hung up shutting off his phone and quickly running to the door.

At the door stood Brendon, he was so adorable with his blanket wrapped around him as he peered up at Ryan. "I can't sleep." Brendon said quietly in his small voice. It made Ryan's heart feel warm. "C-come in." He held the door open for Brendon, taking a peak outside to see if anyone else was in the hallway, following Brendon maybe. Then closed the door behind him.

Brendon had made himself comfortable, getting under his and Ryan's blankets, he looked like a marshmallow or a little burrito. Ryan chuckled, climbing in with him. "Were you talking to Keltie?" Brendon whispered, they were just inches away, and Brendon smelt so good to Ryan.

"Yeah." He lied. Brendon frowned. "When will you tell her it's me?" He was starting to remember why things went horribly wrong. "I'm not sure yet.." Ryan answered. "Can we not talk about it right now? I just want to cuddle.." Ryan said softly. Brendon nodded moving close so they could spoon.

Ryan pulled Brendon close to his chest, taking in the sent of his skin, and pressing kisses to his neck, he exhaled and closed his eyes to rest. He tasted so, so sweet.

"Ry?" Brendon called out softly. Ryan had already been falling asleep at that point. "Mm?" He grunted in response. "I'm so in love with you.." Brendon said into the dead silent room.

Ryan didn't say anything, he just squeezed Brendon's hand and fell asleep as fast as he could.

• • • •

The next moring, Ryan woke up to an empty bed, with the distinct feeling of 'holy fuck I fucked up last night!'

He quickly got up, too look for Brendon, it was when he saw the bathroom door open ajar, with steam slithering out that Ryan knew that Brendon was still here, he let out a sigh of relief.

He was lucky to have dodged a bullet. Last time he wasn't so lucky because when Brendon had said that, and Ryan didn't say it back it lead to the end of their- "Ry? You okay?" Brendon asked as he watched Ryan dozing off in front if that bathroom door. It was a little weird, "I- yeah, sorry, I had to pee and then I remembered something, sor- you're naked."

Brendon blushed "Well I have a towel, I'm not completely naked, I was gonna get dressed and head back to my room before Zack noticed I wasn't in there all night." Ryan chuckled. "Smart..." He was silent for a second before he spoke again. Brendon, standing here like this was turning him on more then it should. "C-Can see?" Ryan mummbled.

Brendon smirked. "What was that?" He teased. "Can I see?" He asked louder. "I still can't hear you!" Brendon giggled. Ryan growled "I said I wanna see!" He snapped. Brendon bit his lip, "Ohhmmm, you wanna see? Well Mr. Ross, take it off." Brendon told him.

"What?" Ryan shot his head up to looked and Brendon for the first time since he noticed he was in nothing but a towel. "Take it off." He repeated.

"No, no..." Ryan shook his head. Brendon was supposed to bend at his will, not the other way around. Brendon shrugged as he pushed past the older man. Ryan turned to watch Brendon bend down, picking up his clothes off the floor. Ryan bit his lip, he wasn't going to play this games with him, especially when he looked so damn good.

As Brendon was still bent over, Ryan took a hold of his towel and pulled.  Before Brendon could protest he was already naked, completely naked. Brendon stood slowly, blushing dark shades of red. He was doing his best to cover his dick with his hands, his back still to Ryan who was now smirked devilishly. "I took it off." Ryan said smugly. Brendon smirked too, taking his hands away and turning.

"My turn."