Chapter six:
"Please send a message to Joel that we no longer need his assistance."
"Understood." The maid says then leaves.
Rays father continues to stare out the window.
... A few weeks later...
Ray and Ryan are still continuing their diary exchange. The two are extremely close to each other at this point.
They all have just finished another successful heist and now Ray and Ryan are hiding out in a safe house. It's just them so Ryan removed his mask that now lies on the coffee table and he didn't put face pain on today.
"Hey Ray."
Ray turns to Ryan as they are sitting side by side on the couch. "Yes?"
"If you feel up to it you could learn about my past." Ryan says.
"Are you sure you're ready?" Ray asks.
Ryan nods. "Only with you."
"I'll keep it from the others. I think I'll share mine with you too." Ray adds and the two share a smile. "Maybe I'll go first as you partially know my past."
Ryan nods his okay.
"Well... when I was young I had always wanted my father's attention." Ray begins. "I would even try making snacks for him but he'd brush it off the desk saying he has no time to waste on petty things and that we have servants for things like cooking. He was always just full of himself mostly caring for himself. He thought I was happy as long as I had a shit ton of money. But I knew money didn't buy happiness as much as others think that it does. Eventually I began planning to run off figuring I wasn't really needed there. Then when I turned eighteen I was ready and I left running away. I lived on the streets for a good while which wasn't easy. There aren't too many nice people out there. I had mostly my wits and survival instinct to keep me alive so I had to dirty my hands... Just to live at the time. I found out I had sniper skills as I decided to pick it up after finding one abandoned. Now as you know it's my weapon. One day I met Michael before either of us joined the group. We only had a small run in and didn't really say much to each other. Then a week later I found him again. I learned that he had a bad drug problem because the gang he was forced to join was treating him so shitty. I wanted to help him because no one should have to go through that, he was a mess, but I had no idea how. Later Geoff approached me asking me to join his group. I then knew how I could help Michael. I told Geoff about him then I was informed that they had taken down the gang as they caused trouble in their territory. When they saw how much of a mess Michael was and how badly he was being treated they took him in. I knew that this group was for me the moment that I heard about this. So I agreed to join and sure enough Michael was there. It grew from there and now we are where we are. Michaels no longer using drugs and is holding a stable relationship with Gavin. Which was improvement as for the first bit he struggled in holding things stable with his life. It was a relief when we really saw progress as we tried to help him. So yeah. That's my story." Ray finishes.
Ryan hugs him pulling him close and Ray snuggles against him closing his eyes softly. "I'm sorry that happened."
"It turned out happily." Ray points out then opens his eyes flickering them up at Ryan. "I even got to meet you."
Ryan chuckles. "Yeah true." He shares a smile with Ray. "Now it's my turn." He says. "I was born in a family that had ties with a gang in a town outside of the city. They tried to keep me out of it as much as possible probably since I was young. One day another gang came to claim their territory with a surprise attack. I was the only one smart enough to escape alive without detection. Everyone else was killed. I took up a life of crime on the streets and doing a few favors for the gangs around there mostly helping them sometimes with heists or selling drugs. The first group got me a mask for the heist which happens to be the same kind of mask I wear now. I used it a lot to help keep my identity a secret so it became a part of me. After all I could just take it off if I wanted to be left alone. Eventually I left to the bigger city not wanting to be a part of the gangs there who didn't really care for anyone. They just didn't feel right. I did run into Geoff and Jack a few times though they never saw me as a threat as I just helped out with somethings or do my own thing usually for money. Eventually they asked me to join the group and I figured why not. I figured I'd at least try and see how it goes. I'm glad I did though because it means I met you."
"I'm glad too." Ray responds. "Even if our beginnings weren't all happy."
"Well even so they lead us to each other." Ryan says.
Without really thinking Ray leans up and steals a kiss from Ryan and only realizes it when he pulls away. "Oh God I'm sorry." He gasps but before he could speak another word Ryan pulls him into another kiss. His eyes fall to half open then closed relaxing as he kisses back.
Yes. They're definitely more than diary buddies.
They break apart for air and look lovingly into each other's eyes.
"Will you… Be my boyfriend?" Ryan asks.
Ray chuckles. "Do you really need to ask?" He pecks Ryan on the lips making him grin.
When they arrive back at the main house after a bit Ryan has the skull mask on. They enter and find Jack just finishing putting supper out as everyone else is back.
"Just in time you two." Jack greets.
The two sit down and join in.
Instead of lifting his mask enough to eat Ryan removes his mask tossing it to the table.
Ray turns and is so used to seeing Ryan's face he's not surprised at all unlike the others. "Didn't have time to put the face paint on today huh?"
"No. When we left I decided to just put the mask on." Ryan says with a shrug.
The two glance to the others who are frozen in shock.
"You knew what he looked like?!" Geoff questions looking at Ray.
"Yeah. He's taken his mask off around me more than once. He's also spoken to me quite a bit already." Ray explains and begins eating as if this isn't big news.
Ryan shrugs as if it's no big deal then begins eating himself.
"Fucking unexpected." Michael says but they all eventually just dig in trying their best to adjust to knowing Ryan's face and voice.
The two kept dating and six months later they are alone in the house while the others are doing a heist that didn't need everyone on. Ryan is on the couch as they have the TV on and Ray is beside him plus Ryan has his arm around Ray's shoulders.
None of the others minded that the two are together when they learned about it and encouraged them happy to see them happy.
Ray glances to Ryan with hooded eyes deciding that today is the day. He shifts and Ryan glances to him but he ends up stealing a kiss.
Ryan kisses back as their eyes close and Ray moves to straddle Ryan's lap in which Ryan responds with placing his hands on Ray's hips. He flicks his tongue against Ray's lips and Ray opens his mouth letting their tongues tangle together passionately.
When they break apart it's for air.
Ray leans his forehead against Ryan's looking into his eyes. "Bedroom." He says breathlessly.
Ryan nods and with his hands on Ray's ass he stands up carrying Ray to the bedroom. He lays Ray down on his back on the bed in Ryan's own room.
Ray doesn't really notice as he is much too focused on his boyfriend. He spreads his legs allowing Ryan more room to work.
Ryan takes off Ray's shirt then he sits up taking off his own shirt.
Feeling a little impatient Ray reaches down and undoes Ryan's pants.
Ryan is quick to get them both naked seeming as ready as Ray to do this. He reaches into his nightstand drawer grabbing a bottle of lube.
"You have lube in your nightstand?" Ray asks.
Ryan shrugs. "I am a guy and I wanted to be ready for when you were ready." He responds and spreads some lube onto two of his fingers then he reaches down pushing his two slicked fingers into Ray.
Ray tilts his head back with a slight moan and he shifts trying to adjust to the feeling.
Ryan moves his fingers in and out as well as spreading them apart to prepare Ray.
Ray pants slightly but trusts Ryan in what he is doing so he lets him continue. He moans loudly throwing his head back as Ryan hits his sweet spot. "There!"
Ryan pulls out his fingers though and Ray whines in disappointment. He pecks the edge of Ray's mouth. "Don't worry something better will be there soon."
Ray opens his eyes that he didn't realize he had closed. "Can I?" He asks raising a hand to the lube.
Ryan nods and hands it to him.
Ray spreads lube on his hand then hands it back to Ryan who closes it only to put it away. He grips his boyfriend's erection and the other moans as Ray's hand feels good around his cock. He begins pumping Ryan's cock pulling more moans from Ryan both feeling how big, hard and hot his cock is and hearing his moans makes Ray hotter as well as even more turned on. He soon has to release Ryan's cock before he gets too carried away.
Ryan shifts and lines himself up with Ray's entrance only to push inside.
"AH!" Ray moans causing Ryan to pause when he hears the pain in there. "Let me adjust when you're fully in." He slightly pants to the other.
Ryan nods and continues going until he is completely buried inside of Ray.
They stay motionless for a few moments until Ray moans in pleasure.
"Ry. Please move!"
"Okay." Ryan agrees and pulls out then thrusts back inside of Ray pulling more moans from him. He keeps up as steady as a pace as possible until he no longer hears Ray moaning in pain. He then speeds up going as hard and as fast as he can getting louder moans from Ray especially when he hits his sweet spot again.
"Please! Ryan!" Ray moans wrapping his arms around Ryan's neck.
Ryan aims every hard and fast thrust at Ray's sweet spot and he leans down nibbling on Ray's throat. He smiles when Ray tilts his head back to allow him more access to his throat. He bites down onto Ray's neck then sucks on it intent on leaving a mark.
Ray bucks his hips up meeting Ryan's thrusts as a response.
Ryan moans against his skin and continues his thrusting as Ray tries to keep up. He releases Ray's neck once he is satisfied with the hickey left behind. He licks it causing Ray to shiver in pleasure.
"Close!" Ray moans.
"Me too." Ryan groans back at him then he lowers his head to Ray's ear and licks it before whispering huskily into it. "Cum for me babe."
Ray moans out loudly arching his back as he cums. "RYAN!"
Ryan clenches his teeth with a groan of pleasure as Ray tightens around him. "Ray." He cums within the other and barely manages to catch himself before crushing Ray. He pulls out after they come down from their orgasm high then lays next to Ray only to pull him close. "Rest my love." He says gently and kisses Ray's forehead then his cheek.
Ray closes his eyes as he snuggles against Ryan especially against his chest. He is soon asleep.
Ryan glances to the small navy blue velvet box sitting in his nightstand drawer. "Soon. Soon my love. But in the right time." He manages to reach over closing the drawer then using teamwork with his hands and feet he pulls the covers over them. He then closes his eyes and ends up following Ray into sleep.
Later…
A knock comes to the door then Geoff hesitantly opens it as he had been looking for the two. Geoff sees the two sleeping cuddled on Ryan's bed under the covers and turns away closing the door to let the two love birds sleep.
One month later…
Ray and Ryan are walking along the beach together on a beautiful day.
Ryan isn't wearing his mask or face paint to try to help keep it as a nice day for them because he wants this day to be special. He glances around then sets up a camera on the nearby dock railing. "Ray." He calls his boyfriend who moves to stand in front of him. "I wanted to ask you something."
Ray tilts his head in wonder. "What is it Ryan?" He asks.
Ryan kneels down onto one knee pulling the little box bringing it up to show his lover. "Ray. Will you…" He opens the box blushing just a small bit. "Marry me?"
Ray gasps happily and nods. "Yes! Oh God yes Ry!"
Ryan grins and gets up kissing Ray for a moment only to put the beautiful ring on his finger.
A few people cheer making Ray a little embarrassed but Ryan chuckles at it.
They check the camera and find that it caught the moment Ryan opened the box to reveal the ring.
Ray grins. "That's a keeper."
Ryan nods in agreement.
The end.