Title: Ice Prince
Author: Mrpointyhorns aka Blemery
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Rating: M
Status: WIP
Part: 4/?
Pairings: Eventually Troy/Ryan, starts with Troy/Gabby and Ryan/OC
Warnings: Slash, Tryan, abusive relationship
Spoilers: None.
Summary: Sharpay and Ryan try out for the figure skating show. Ryan catches the eye of the ice hockey's captain, but is he as really charming as he seems. Troy starts to ask questions when he realizes that he might be jealous.
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by Disney. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Chapter 4
Troy stole the ball from Zeke. He dribbled it back to his side of the court. He, Zeke, Chad, and Jason were playing a game of two-on-two. He and Jason were on one team. They were winning by just four points.
It was early November, but despite this the four boys were shirtless. It was chilly outside but Troy was panting and sweating. They had already been playing for an hour, and the game was just a pick up one. Something they decided to do to pass the time that Friday night.
It was exhilarating playing ball for the love of the game. Troy and his friends were on fire, and if anyone saw them now they would realize why the Wildcats were the best in the state.
Troy made a two-pointer, before slowing down. Wordlessly the guys decided that it was time for a water break. They sucked down their bottles of water and stood around trying to even out their collective breath.
"Want to change up the teams?" Chad asked. It was not the fact that he hated losing that he wanted to change teams, but changing teams just seemed to add just a bit of a challenge to it all.
Troy shrugged looking at Jason. The other boy shrugged, he did not care if he was traded mid-game.
"Hey guys," The four boys startled looking over at Ryan who was approaching the basketball court. He usually did not come over to this side of town on the weekends if at all.
"Hey Ryan," Chad waved to the blond. "You don't have practice tonight?"
"Nope, girls practice tonight," Ryan stopped in front of the guys. "I'd ask what's up, but I think I can tell."
"We're just playing a two-on-two game," Troy said. He pushed his hair back from his forehead. "What's up with you?"
"Well, I wanted to talk to you guys," Ryan shrugged slightly. He looked at the ground toeing it softly. "I already spoke with Gabby and the other girls, but I wanted to tell you guys too, before you hear it somewhere else."
Ryan drifted off. Troy looked over at his friends a little confused. Although they 'talked' probably more then straight guys should, they usually did not approach it in this fashion. Chad had a knowing grin on his face, but the other guys just looked ready to listen. Troy turned back to Ryan, "Go on."
Ryan nodded for a second not taking his eyes off the ground. Then he raised them looking at each of the guys pointedly. "Well, the truth is, I am gay. I like guys." He clarified.
"Like all the time?" Troy asked a little dumbfounded. He was one of the few that refused to listen to rumors.
"Yeah, well, I mean, I'm sure there is some girl out there that I might consider attractive, but all the time mostly." Ryan forced half a smile. He waited for a reaction before he made up his mind on what to do.
Chad smiled even more turning to Jason. "You owe me ten bucks." Then he turned to Zeke and added, "You owe me fifteen bucks."
"You bet on my sex life?" Ryan raised a brow but he did not seem put-off.
"Well actually just which way you swung," Jason said handing Chad a crisp ten.
Zeke handed over his money, "I bet on when you were going to come out. I had after December."
Ryan chuckled a little about the last one. He could tell by their reaction that the guys were not upset about his sexuality.
Troy gaped at his friends. He sort of looked like a fish out of water. He shook himself from his stupor. "I can't believe you guys. Ryan has just told us something important and you-just think it's funny?"
Chad rolled his eyes, "Don't be so dramatic Troy. Being gay is not that big of deal, besides my gaydar is fantastic so I knew it was coming."
"Well, I didn't. This is incredible Ryan. How did you know? When did you find out? Are you scared? If anyone gives you a hard time tell us okay?" Troy rambled on as he expressed what he was thinking.
Ryan's smile grew larger at Troy's reaction. He had to refrain from giggling. "I always knew Troy. I am not scared it's just who I am. The reason why I'm telling you guys this is that I'm going to start dating this guy, and I wanted to give you a heads up."
"Who?" Troy's eyes widened.
"Is it Jack?" Chad asked.
It was Ryan's turn to look shocked. "Yeah, wow you're gaydar is good."
"Yeah, that and he's coming over here," Chad nodded in the direction of the jock. He grinned at the surprised looks of his friends.
Troy stared at Jack, he came over to them and stood beside Ryan. He put his arm around Ryan's waist, just like they were any normal heterosexual couple. Troy did not know Jack that well but he never knew that he was gay. In fact, he was pretty sure the last he heard that Jack was a big womanizer. Troy squashed the thought as it was obviously not true.
His thoughts moved to Ryan. He was blushing lightly and leaning into Jack. He looked really happy with a smile that Troy had never seen on Ryan's face before. Troy frowned. He really did not like the way Ryan looked at Jack. It was like Ryan was infatuated with him because it was he was the first person to give Ryan any attention. It burned Troy to think that Ryan was settling with a guy because of his many years in Sharpay's shadows.
"Hey Troy are you okay?" Zeke asked nudging the singer in the side. "Jack and Ryan are going to join in okay?"
"Oh, okay, cool," Troy nodded. He was surprised to find that his team now consisted of Zeke and Ryan. Ryan made to apologize right off for not being very good at basketball but Troy shrugged his apology off. "Don't worry about being good just have fun."
Troy gave the ball to Chad to start with since their team was losing. The guys began to get into the game just like they had before; soon both Ryan and Jack had their shirts off too. Troy discretely watched the interaction between the two guys. Ryan looked insanely happy, and Troy had to admit it was a nice look. As the game progressed Troy pushed his bad feeling about Ryan and Jack being together to the side. It was obvious they liked each other and who was he to say they could not try and be happy.
When the game ended however, Troy's team winning, his bad feelings came rushing back. He watched Jack give Ryan a big kiss, it was a simple one without any tongue, but the sight made Troy's blood boil. Rationally he knew he had to get out of there before he lost it. He quickly made an excuse about meeting Gabby and escaped going for milkshakes with the guys.
He got home as quickly as he could. He barely mumbled a greeting to his parents before heading up to his room. He shut the door and locked it with a click. Then he stripped to his boxers and fell into bed. He pulled the blankets over him and closed his eyes tight. He forced himself to sleep, he would not allow himself to think over what he had just witnessed or the way he felt about it. He knew if he did it would change his whole life.