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Chapter 6

Bryan had ended up getting home after a very jittery Ian. Seems Bryan really was angry at the shrimp. That was last night.

This morning Bryan was all but angry. We're all surprised. We'd thought he'd still be trying to kill Ian, but he's just sitting there. I sat next to the very quiet Bryan.

"So... Did something happen on the way back from 'talking' to Ian?" He continued staring at the blank TV screen. "Bryan?"

I waved a hand in front of his face, making him practically jump up and blink, "Wha-what?"

He stared up at me, as I pretty much glared down at him. "What's wrong?"

He stared at the ground again, "Tala-" He sounds so pathetic! Hello Bryan! Kill Hiwatari if it makes you feel better, just don't turn all depressed on me! I feel like grabbing his shirt and shaking some sense into him, "He only loves me like a brother." … Oh…

That's why he's so quiet. Finally realizing that there is no way Tala's going to be 'crawling' back.

"Is that really that depressing? I told you he wasn't going to come back."

He sighed, "I was sure he would though."

Oh god… Dramatic Bryan, "Bryan, as cliché as this sounds, there are more wolves in the forest."

He stared strangely up at me, before laughing. I blinked, "You really are humorous Spencer." He snorted, "Wolves in the forest." I shook my head, at least he wasn't sulking anymore.

I smiled slightly as I laid back on the couch, my arms stretched out on the back of the it.

We were still acting. Well… I think we are. Bryan hasn't made it clear. He was still giggling when Tala wandered through, shaking his head and rolling his eyes as Bryan leant against me, still chuckling.

"Excuse me for being naïve, but what's so funny?"

He smiled up at me, what ever I did, he liked it, "You're strange."

"Are you feeling alright?" I smiled, but I'm truly worried, Bryan's never acted like this, well… to my knowledge he hasn't.

"If you mean am I going insane, then yes." He sighed and played with his sleeve, "I don't wanna be single."

I hardly heard it, but laughed when I worked out what he'd said, "Does little Bry-Bry have a soft spot?" This time I did pinch one of his cheeks, he moved away from my hand, grabbing it moving to pinch mine.

He fought to reach my face as he turned around and kneeled on the lounge. One foot on the ground the other knee on the furniture, "I'm going to win this and yes, I have a soft spot."

"I don't think so and what's wrong with being single? ." I also sat up. I bit back a chuckle as he struggled against my grip, these muscles aren't here just for show you know. I changed my target, now aiming to grab his nose, I heard him curse when I started to gain the upper hand, "Not as easy as you thought?"

He didn't even answer, probably too busy TRYING to win a battle he's already lost.

I pushed him into the arm of the lounge. I heard his growl of frustration and smirked, just to annoy him. A few more minutes of this and Bryan was practically sitting on the side, now more defensive than offensive, "You're an assho-" His sudden jerky movement sent him falling off the lounge and because he took me by surprise and wouldn't let go of my hands, I went with him, landing ontop of him.

We stared at eachother. My arms were on either side of his head, my knees on either side of his thighs. I had managed to not squash him, and sighed mentally at the fact.

Then Bryan started laughing, "You're face was hilarious!" I saw tears come to his eyes as he kept chuckling and smiled, much better, you're starting to relax. That's it! We're not allowing you to find a boyfriend and by 'we', I meant me. "Spencer?"

"Hm... What?"

"Can you get off me now?" I held back my blush. Yep, I got up fast, rubbing my waist where Bryan's knee had been digging into it, "Thank you." He leant against the peice of furniture we WERE sitting on.

We sat in silence for a while, I looked towards the door and found Ian standing at it, I think he's shocked.

"What are you staring at!" I nearly laughed as Ian scampered off, probably thinks Bryan's still going to kill him, "Stupid little shrimp."

I glanced at Bryan, "So... What are we doing?"

"What?" He looked up at me questioningly.

I shook my head, "For your 'Making Tala jealous Plan'. Is it still on?"

"No." He stared at the ground, "But we can't just break up or they'll suspect something." Great, that means more acting. Though, I'm not sure I don't enjoy it. Like that kiss. I HAVE thought over that and realised I enjoyed it alot. Maybe too much.

"Well, what are we going to do then?"

"Well... I haven't actually thought about that." He shuffled closer, "But I think," He yawned, "A bit of a nap in the sun might do us both some good."

As we stood I commented, "Why? Did our battle tire you out?" I received a punch, but chuckled and kissed his cheek for effect, strolling off as he stared after me. What? I'm allowed to be playful.

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By Seaborg that sun is hot, and we're gonna get more and worse sunburn than when Bryan went surfing if we stay out here. Expecially since we're wearing no shirts.

I looked down at the snoozing Russian. Peh... It's hard to beleive he's homicidal when he's asleep. He's really peaceful and innocent looking, not scowling or sneering or teasing or (in Ian's case) threatening to kill you.

I ran a hand through his grey hair, he's trying to grow it past his shoulder blades, including his sideburns. He said they're getting annoying. I rubbed the back of his neck softly, hearing Bryan's tiny sigh as it moved to his shoulders, continuing with it's soft pressure. I let my hand rest on his waist, and stared at the surf.

"Mmmhmmmb."

I blinked, "What?"

"Don't stop." He looked up at me sleepily, "It felt nice." He blinked a few times. Amazing... He's not grumpy, "Why's it so hot?"

"We've been in the sun for too long?" He smirked and straddled my thighs, not that it needs to be mentioned, I was looking at him strangely.

"What? Gotta make us look like a couple, that means I need to sit on you every-so-often." I sighed, great. I propped myself up on my elbows.

"I think you just want a reason to be close to me." I teased while smirking.

He scoffed and hit my chest semi-lightly (in other words, hard, but not too hard), "Don't flatter yourself." I chuckled and laid back down. Bryan soon joined me, wrapping my arms around his waist.

Why am I letting him take control of what I do? He has more experience in relationships than me. His previous one's the reason we're acting like this!

I ran my hands through his hair again. I heard his breathing slow as he fell asleep again. I don't beleive this...

It ain't my fault if he gets burnt.

Fire: Sorry for it being... less than exceptional... I'm getting back into writing mode... Still looking for ideas... SO... If you have one, please don't hesitate to reveiw... Review please!