His jaw clenched as the Warblers began their opening number, and he felt Sam's hand tighten around his for just a moment, pulling away all too soon for Ryder's liking. The brunette scanned the blazer-clad men, searching for one in particular and biting the inside of his jaw when he found him.

Sebastian was staring at his Sam. The same way he stared at Sam.

Blood filled his mouth, the metallic liquid stinging his taste buds. He swallowed hard and looked over at Sam, trying to meet his gaze, but the older boy had turned back to watch the Warblers.