Hello (again...)

It's a great day to write some Fics!

(Especially HSM)

That One Dream

Zeke was super tired when he got home. He was high on adrenaline and the excitement from hanging out with Ryan. Why wouldn't his friends want to hang out with Ryan? He's like the coolest guy ever! He can dance really good, he can sing really good, he's funny, he's nice, he's cute... the guy is everything that Zeke imagines as the perfect person! If only his friends say that.

He took a shower and brushed his teeth to go to sleep. After staring at the ceiling for what seemed like forever while thinking about Ryan, he finally drifted off at exactly 1:48. Even when he went to sleep, he had a dream of Ryan.

In his dream, they were sitting under a tree talking. Ryan was reading from a book. "A kiss is just a kiss until you find the one you love, A hug is just a hug until you find the one you're always thinking of, A dream is just a dream until it comes true, Love was just a word until I met you." He read.

Zeke smiled. "You're such a poet."

"No I'm not." Ryan said. "I just look at you and the words come out just like that. So easy."

"Well, thank you." Zeke replied. "I still think you're a poet though."

Ryan chuckled to himself and wrote something down. "I call this one, 'Zeke'. " He cleared his throat and started to read. " 'From the day we met I knew we were meant to be, there's no one else better for me, when I close my eyes, he's all I see, everyday of the week, I love my Zeke.' "

Zeke sat up and smiled widely. "Now that one is my favorite."

"Glad you liked it." Ryan said. He wrote down something else. "Do you know how your friends don't know we're together?"

"Yeah."

Ryan sighed. "That's why I was thinking..." He put the poetry book away. "We can't keep doing this. Hiding it. When they find out, they're gonna flip. We can't be together. According to your friends and family."

"It doesn't matter!" Zeke said.

Ryan stood up. "Yes it does Zeke. I think we shouldn't talk anymore. Go back to pretending you like Sharpay. Things were easier that way." He walked away. "Goodbye Zeke."

Zeke was left under the tree alone, by himself.

When he woke up, he was in a panic. How accurate are dreams? Do they even really come true? He once had a dream that he got braces, but that never came true (thankfully) so does that mean this dream is like that? But he also had a dream that he made the winning shot at a basketball game and that happened when Troy passed him the ball... so dreams do come true?

It was 4:36 now, so Zeke flipped on his side and tried to go back to sleep. He couldn't, so He woke up, took a shower, and brushed his teeth. After that, he baked. It clears his mind and calms him down. Baking is like a lullaby to the butterflies in his stomach. 'Zzzzzzz". They sleep in complete silence.

When it was time to go to school, he finished some brownies and cookies (chocolate chip) He didn't take them to school, he just left them on the counter for his parents with a note that said, 'Have a Nice Day Mom and Dad. Love always, Zeke.' He's thinking about coming out soon. If he does, might as well be on his parent's good side beforehand.

At school, Jason greeted Zeke. "Sup man? Happy Friday!"

"Hey." Zeke said. He's keeping his replies short since he's still kind of pissed about yesterday. "Happy Friday."

Jason smiled. "How was your day?"

"Good." Zeke answered as he started to walk to class.

Jason sighed, then looked down. "Zeke, I'm sorry about what I did. It wasn't right for me to tell everyone who you had a text message from. I was being a bad friend." He said slowly.

"It's ok." Zeke replied. His heart was softening now. Jason sounded really sorry. "I forgive you dude. Besides, I'm over it. It's no big deal." Zeke reassured him.

"I just thought you would be mad at me." Jason said. "Like, so mad you would want to stop being my best bud or something."

Zeke patted Jason on the back. "Dude, we have been friends since 3rd grade, why would I want to stop being your friend in 10th?" He smiled. "You're like my brother Jase."

"Brothers tell each other everything though." Jason added.

"Yeah... I know..." Zeke said slowly.

They were quiet for a moment then Jason pulled Zeke in the bathroom. Once they were in, Zeke got pulled into a stall with Jason. "Do you have a crush on Ryan Evans?" He asked.

"What?!" Zeke exclaimed. How is everyone finding out so easily now? Is it that obvious? "I like Sh-"

"Brothers don't lie Zeke Baylor." Jason interrupted.

"I-I..." He wasn't sure what to say. "Jason... I..."

"Tell me!" Jason yelled. "I promise I wont tell anybody."

Zeke put his head down. "Promise?" He whispered.

Jason patted his shoulder. "I promise."

"Ok..." Here it comes. " I do like him. But I pretend to like Sharpay because people are so stupid that they can't accept people like me Jason."

"What do mean people like you?"

Zeke looked up. "Gay people Jason!"

"Wait, you're gay?" Jason asked.

Zeke shook his head. "No shit Sherlock! Yes I'm fucking gay!" He turned to leave the stall, but Jason stopped him. "What the hell do you want from me now?" Zeke was stressed out into anger.

"How come you didn't tell me sooner?" Jason questioned. "I mean, Zeke, we go way back to Elementary. We're best friends. Best friend don't keep secrets from each other."

Zeke looked at him. "You don't care I'm gay?"

"No." Jason replied. "Well, it surprising, but no, I don't care." He opened the stall. "Are you going to tell the guys?"

Zeke bit his bottom lip and shook his head. "I don't think I should yet." He said. "I haven't even told my parents yet, only you and Zara know."

They washed their hands and made their way to class. "Well, I'm glad you told me."

"Remember you made a promise Jason." Zeke reminded him. "Do you promise to keep your promise?"

Jason nodded and put two thumbs up. "I promise."

So Zeke wasn't sure if everyone would react the was Jason did. Calmly. He know Jason for a while, since 3rd grade, so maybe Jason noticed how Zeke would comment on how cute a guy was, like Conner, Zeke's ex-crush from 4th. He didn't realize that his secret was so obvious. Does his parents catch the little clues? Or was it just his friend and cousin? (and maybe Sharpay) Now he's confused. (again)

To be continued...