first off, a big thank you for all the reviews! its really nice to hear all your feedback. i was really self-conscious about last chapter, and im glad that you all liked it.
this chapter is a bit pointless in the sense that it does little to move the plot along. that said, i still really like it, since its exploding with Tryan fluffiness. we also get an insightful inside Troy's head as he contemplates things.
so, i hope you enjoy :)
Afterglow
Troy too had succumbed to sleep soon after Ryan did, and they found comfort in each other's arms. They slept peacefully in Troy's bed for the better part of the afternoon and well into the evening. Troy would thank his parents later when they didn't disturb them once. It was a law Troy had laid down: knock on the door. If no answer came, then Troy didn't want to be disturbed. And obviously Troy didn't want to be disturbed lying naked with his boyfriend of approximately five hours.
It was half past eight when Troy woke up. Ryan was still on top of him, so there wasn't much for him to do other than gently stroke the boy's head. As he did, he took this peaceful opportunity to contemplate the last twelve hours. Twelve hours ago, Troy was sitting in homeroom biting his nails off because Ryan was staring at him. Now, he was laying in bed with him, covered in his sweat. And other fluids. In between was a whirlwind of emotions and mishaps, and grouchy senior citizens. Maybe they were going about this a little quickly, but Troy had no regrets, and he hoped that Ryan didn't. As long as they trusted each other, everything would be fine. And of course they trusted each other. They had to. They were the two lead roles in the play, and trust was vital between actors, especially those who worked together as much as they did. This brought him peace of mind, but it would be shattered moments later when another fact of truth hit him.
"I'm gay… and I'm going out with Ryan Evans…" Life from then on was not going to be easy, especially with all the kids at school. Even if he and Ryan kept it a secret, word would probably get out that something was going on between them. If it already hadn't. And nothing went against the Status Quo more than a gay relationship. No one at school would understand. Everyone would be so immature about it. They would get scared, and they would judge, and discriminate, and ostracize! Ryan and Troy faced becoming outcasts for their decision. It was a hefty price to pay, especially in the face of their peers, but it was one Troy was willing to pay. If it meant sex with Ryan, he'd gladly pay anything!
"Besides, we're Troy Bolton and Ryan Evans!" Troy assured himself. "We're only the most popular guys at school."
"Got that right." Ryan mumbled. Troy gasped at the sound of the blond boy waking up. He didn't move much, apparently comfortable sprawled out on Troy's body, but he yawned and slowly blinked his eyes open. Troy smiled.
"Have a good sleep?"
Ryan took in a deep breath. "It was wonderful. Don't think I ever had such a lovely sleep."
"Why's that?" Troy asked, caressing Ryan's back.
"Because I was with you." Ryan answered. He wrapped his arms around Troy and squeezed him. "As long as I'm with you, I'll always be happy."
"That's good to hear." Troy said. He wrapped his arms around Ryan as well. They embraced each other for a good long while, loving the moment. Troy chuckled.
"What?" Ryan asked.
"Just thinking to myself how lucky I am."
Ryan smiled. "That's the cutest thing you've ever said to me. Which movie did you steal it from?"
"Ha ha Ryan." Troy said, rolling his eyes. "But I really am the luckiest guy alive to have you."
Ryan's heart melted. Troy really meant it, and it was so sweet of him to say it.
"You're intelligent, funny, incredibly talented, devilishly handsome, and you've got the biggest dick ever."
"Why um… thank you." Ryan said, a blush rising to his face. "And you. You're…"
"Yes?" Troy said expectantly.
"Well, you're Troy Bolton! That itself makes me the luckiest guy alive!" Troy smiled.
"I guess it does." The two held on to each other even longer, breathing in the powerful scent their bodies created. Suddenly, there was a knock on Troy's door.
"Trooy!" Called Mrs. Bolton. Ryan ducked his head under the sheets so only Troy could be seen.
"Yeah mom? What is it?" He called out, his voice cracking.
"You've been in there all afternoon, are you feeling all right?" The doorknob turned and Troy's mother walked into the room. One look at Troy and she went into Obsessive-Mother-Mode. "Oh my goodness Troy you look terrible!" She held a hand to his forehead. "You're steaming hot, you must be running a fever!"
Ryan tried his very best to contain his snickering as Mrs. Bolton fretted over Troy, despite his protests. She thought he was sick, but all he had was a good case of horny, thanks to Ryan. It was rather awkward hiding under Troy's blanket. He hoped he didn't make Troy look fat. He could hear the muffled voices of Troy and his mother arguing over his health, and he was getting a bit bored. An idea came to Ryan, and a grin spread across his face as he took a hand and ran it down Troy's stomach. He heard him gasp loudly, sending his mother into a frenzy.
"What is it Troy? Is it the fever? Are you going to throw up? Tell me darling!"
"I'm fine, mom!" Troy groaned, elbowing Ryan in the head. But Ryan wasn't going to stop. His hands crawled up Troy's side, tickling him softly. He jerked his body.
"What's wrong honey? Are you in pain?"
"No." Troy strained the word as he tried to swat Ryan away. Ryan moved his hand, but he was still going to have his fun. Biting his lip, he held in his laughter as held his hand over Troy's ass. With a satisfying slap, Troy yelped in pain.
"That's it!" Mrs. Bolton said. "I'm getting you some Tylenol. You stay right here and don't move!" She then hurried out of the room, closing the door behind her. Troy breathed a sigh of relief, then pulled the sheets down.
"Ryan!" He barked. "You're an idiot!"
Ryan looked up at Troy and gave him an angelic smile. "Sorry."
"See if you'll ever have sex with me again." Troy huffed. Ryan laughed.
"Hah, yeah right. There's no way you'd ever say no."
Troy scowled. "Says who?"
"You!" Ryan said. "'Oh Ryan! Oh, oh Ryan! Yes Ryan! Harder Ryan!'" This time it was Troy's turn to blush.
"I didn't say that!"
"Oh yes you did!" Ryan retorted, grinning madly. "You should hear yourself some time. You make enough noise to wake the dead!" Troy flushed a deeper shade of red.
"Do not!" Ryan cupped Troy's burning face and placed a kiss on his lips.
"That's okay. I love it when you call out my name." Troy's cheeks slowly regained their normal colour as Ryan kissed him. Troy gently caressed Ryan's body, slowly making his way down his back. Then, he pulled his hand back and smacked Ryan's ass.
"YEOWCH! That really does hurt!!
and so ends chapter 10.
Ryan's such a tease :P
thanks again to all you wonderful people who are reading this story! an extra big thanks to Tertiary Genesis for promoting my work so much! be sure to check out his stories too, they're crazy-good. if you're looking for more good Tryan to read (and they are pretty scarce these days), then check out my profile for my favourites, as well as tG's.
hope you all enjoyed that chapter. chapter 12 is in the works already, so 11 will be up soon.
thanks for reading!