Riley glanced around the ski lodge as Drew talked noisily in his ear, but Riley wasn't really paying attention. He watched as Mr. Simpson received a stack of room keys from the guy at the front desk. He noticed Anya was farther back in the group of students, laughing with Chantay and Jenna Middleton.

Anya really was gorgeous, with the way her dark hair shimmered from the reflective lights and the ambitious glint in her eyes. If things were different—if he didn't like boys and if she and him weren't as close as siblings— she would be the perfect girl for him. But things weren't that way. It would be easier, yes, if they were, but life isn't easy.

Anya deserved better than him anyway.

Riley saw Zane coming towards him out of the corner of his eye and smiled.

"Hey," Zane said. "Do you think there's any chance we'll be roomies?"

"I highly doubt it. Either way it probably wouldn't be a good idea."

"Why? Because I'm so irresistible?" he smirked.

Yes, Riley thought. "No," he said.

"Riley. You're with KC Guthrie." Mr. Simpson said, slapping the room key card into Riley's palm. "Zane, you're with Joey Desmond." He said, handing Zane a card too before walking away.

"Could be worse," Zane shrugged. "Wanna head towards the slopes?"

"Sure," Riley said.

As the two rode up the ski lift, Riley couldn't help but stare at Zane. He looked cuter than usual. Riley could see his hair sticking up out of the gap between his snowboarding goggles and his gray hat. Zane was very particular about his hair and it was fun to see it in a different style then gelled and spiked. His cheeks, which were pink from the cold, peeked out from a large dark green scarf. Zane looked over at Riley and smiled.

"What are you looking at?"

"Just you," he replied. "Wanna race?" Riley wasn't the best snowboarder and knew Zane was crazy good. Along with being competitive, like him, Riley knew Zane couldn't resist.

"Absolutely," Zane looked down, smiled, and said, "Ready… 3…2…"

The "one" was muffled as Zane jumped of the lift. Riley jumped off himself but knew he was going to lose since Zane was already shredding away, nearly halfway down, even adding in some jumps.

When Riley got to the bottom he was met with Zane's smirking face, "I win," he smiled. "What's my prize?"

"What do you have in mind?" Riley said, almost a whisper.

Zane's eyes flashed, "Let's go back to your room." he said.

Riley nodded and headed back towards the front entrance with Zane following close behind.

As they just about reached the door to Riley's room, a bunch of football players including KC came out talking loudly. They walked past the two with out a word and KC gave Riley a nod before heading off with them. Drew came out last.

"Hey guys," he said. "There's this party, it's supposed to be awesome. You gonna go?"

"Nah, we're gonna hang out here," Zane said and Riley blushed a little.

"Oh ok cool." Drew said. "So I'm guessing I should knock when I come back?" he smirked before walking away.

Riley slid the key card though the slot, causing it to blink green.

Once the door was closed, Zane grabbed ahold of Riley's collar, smashed his lips to his, and pushed him down on the bed. Eventually all the snow gear was off and haphazardly tossed to the floor.

Riley ran his hands up Zane's chest, reminded of their past summer together. It was a time where Riley didn't have to worry about being seen by people he knew. He could have a carefree relationship without all the drama school brought.

Zane moved his hands from behind Riley's head to the hem of his shirt, and gently tugged.

"Wait," Riley gasped between a kiss. "Drew might come back or something. Or what if there's an emergency and someone comes busting down the door."

Zane gave him a look, "Really?"

"Yes really."

"Fine," Zane sighed and rolled so he was lying beside Riley instead of on him. "Now what are we going to do?"

"We could watch a movie." Riley suggested.

"Ok, but I get to pick." Zane said reaching over him to grab the remote off the end table.

This wasn't such a bad idea, Riley thought halfway though the movie. He didn't mind cuddling.

All of a sudden someone pounded on the door, "Guy's open the, ugh, door." Drew yelled.

"Told you so," Riley smirked and Zane rolled his eyes He got up, crossed the room and opened the door to see Drew with a very drunk-looking KC in his arms.

"He's smashed," Drew said, dragging KC and tossing him onto the bed.

"Ungh," KC grunted and rolled over before passing out again.

"He's your problem now," Drew said, disappearing down the hall.

"I should go too…" Zane said.

"Of course," Riley rolled his eyes.

"Hey, it's almost curfew anyway. And have some fun; draw on his face or something." Zane smirked before following Drew out the door.