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Ty’s thick, soft winter socks, new blankets and pillows, and various comic books are only a few of the things that were specifically purchased and kept for him in their tiny place.
His own personal belongings consisted of efficient and necessary items and clothing, as he hardly ever allowed himself frivolities with his spending. To be able to come to Rian and Cy and feel like he had his own stuff there made him feel so fucking happy. He was included, he was welcomed, and he was cared for.
The honest-to-God truth was, he hadn’t been spending his money on much because he’d been saving everything he earned, just like Cyril and Rian did, in the hopes to be a part of their family one day. There was no doubt in his mind, that wherever Cyril and Rian went, Ty would follow.
Rian is dozing off next to him, his eyelids flutter slowly, desperately trying to remain open, but it’s no use. He’s so tired. Minutes later, his body finally betrays him, and he peacefully falls asleep next to Ty. His head lulls forward resting on his forearms hugging his knees, tucked to his chest. His worn mismatched thick socks are all bunched up. Ty glances at the new pair he is wearing, a gift from Ri of course.
It's just stupid socks.
Then why does it feel like so much fucking more?
Not for the first time that day, Tayida is craving to touch Rian. He wants to place his hand over Rian’s heart and feel the slow beat under his fingers.
Ty doesn’t move. Not even an inch.
Don’t you fucking dare ruin this.
Moments of tranquility like tonight, Rian’s friendship and his generous hospitality are all he is ever going to get. Ty better enjoy every bit of it. Because sooner or later, someone as amazing as Rian is bound to meet a man that will sweep him off his feet.
Ty hates that hypothetical future love with blazing passion. He loathes himself even more for choosing to play it safe rather than roll the dice and lay his heart on the line. Bare all for Cy and Ri and let them decide if they still want him around after he confesses his feelings for Rian.
He doesn’t remember falling asleep, but the next morning he wakes alone. For a long while, he can’t help but feel sad and disappointed. Abandoned.
Last night’s resolutions begin to crumble.
What the fuck is wrong with him? Ty fucking loves Rian.
He needs to do something or this amazing man will truly find someone who would win him over in a heartbeat. Why is he pretending that whatever is going on between them is enough? It’s not. Not anymore. Not after days of being practically glued together, talking for hours.
Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.
Nice fucking timing jackass. You chose the best moment to get your head out of your ass.
They are going back overseas today.
How is he supposed to demand Rian just take his declaration of love, then sit around waiting for him for months?
CHAPTERFIVE
Rian, Ri, Ree-ahn
DECEMBER 2016
Rian slowly comes out of his impromptu nap. He feels too damn warm and something heavy is pressing on his arm and ribs, somehow twisting his shoulder unnaturally far back. After the initial daze wears off and he can’t free his arm to rub the sleep away from his eyes, he begins to panic.
The room is dark, with only the dim light of the muted television illuminating the far corner of the apartment. For a moment he can’t remember where he is, and he is so afraid he begins to shiver and shake in fear, causing the weight pinning him to the couch to stir and shift.
A quiet groan caresses his ear.
Rian blinks slowly, then his body instantly melts back into the couch and under the now-welcomed weight of Ty. He knows exactly what’s going on.
Rian had been dozing on and off, refusing to go to bed until they finished at least one of these long-ass Lord of the Ring movies. Ty had been gently teasing him and urging him to go to sleep, but he couldn’t part with him. The plan had been to stay up all night and watch movies together. Of course, he had failed.
Ty stirs again, his body pressed to Ri’s side, nuzzling in the crook of his neck. Ty’s lips gently brush the delicate skin, below his earlobe.
As soon as Rian is aware enough to realize what is happening, his whole body is flushed hot with hopeful anticipation. If Ty shifts just right, their lips will align and all Rian will have to do is let it happen.
Ri’s arm is trapped between them and has gone terribly sore. He doesn’t care. He’d take all the pins and needles in the world, to make this moment last. What he wouldn’t give, to be able to drag Tayida lower and tuck him in his arms. Hold him all night and feel his heat over his bare skin.
