This is the last update for this story. The last chapter wrapped things up well enough. This just gives you a little more about what happened after, as well as a lead in for the sequel.
It is kind of short, I guess because light and fluffy is definitely not my thing.
Lockdown by Tertiary Genesis
Epilogue: Three Months Later
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Three Months Later…
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"Troy, can you teach me how to play guitar?" Ryan leaped into Troy's lap, as the brunet was reaching for the guitar whilst sitting down.
Music class – practical, was always a much laid-back subject. Most students took it as an easy subject, so that they could relax during the week. There was little structure and the teacher was mainly at the piano, tutoring some kid. Everyone else would usually just grab an instrument and play, or not.
It was about two weeks into December, and everyone was feeling happy, knowing that the Christmas break was just around the corner. Troy and Ryan had another reason to celebrate; it was their three-month anniversary.
"Do I have to teach you the guitar?" Troy asked breathlessly while he tried to recover from the sudden weight of Ryan sitting on his lap. It was not that he did not want to teach Ryan, he was just teasing the guy, pretending to be reluctant, though that intention was lost as he shifted uncomfortably under Ryan.
"Hey, I went all out on our two-month anniversary after letting you run our first, so it's now you're turn to do stuff for me," Ryan contested, pouting cutely though Troy could not see this as he was behind the blond. Ryan seemed to do it more for theatrical effect. Everything required theatrics when it came to the Evans'.
"Fine, I'll teach you how to play guitar," Troy conceded, picking up the guitar set on the stand with one hand and placing it on Ryan's lap, which was conveniently somewhere on top of his own.
The brunet wrapped his hands around the blond's, helping his boyfriend form the right shapes with his hands.
Ryan leant back against Troy's chest, allowing the larger boy to continue manipulating his fingers on the fret board as he relaxed a little. He could feel Troy's toned torso on his back. Troy had always made him feel secure.
Ryan was leaning on him again. Troy was used to this by now. He did not mind it at all. It felt nice having him there. Troy was a cuddler and Ryan loved to be cuddled. Troy leaned into Ryan, burying his face in the back of the blond's hair. Ryan smelled like a beautiful Fall morning, when the sun is on the horizon and some mist is lingering in the distance over yellowing leaves.
Troy was reminded of one of their first dates. The smell of Ryan pulled Troy a few months into the past and he was overcome with the images of his favorite season.
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They were strolling through Lionsgate Park holding the paper cups filled with coffee they had just bought from the local Starbucks. It was seven in the morning, and one of them had pointed out an empty bench a few feet away. The two boys raced to the seat, dry leaves crunching under their shoes. They sat and discussed anything they could think of.
"I don't know about you but I would have to say that Solitaire is way better than FreeCell."
"That's because you can't even play FreeCell."
"I so can."
"Without hitting Ctrl+M?"
"I think you are thinking of Spider Solitaire."
"Oh yeah! But the best card game would have to be Go Fish."
"Definitely!"
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Troy immersed himself in Ryan's smell, happily dipping into the memory of that day they had together. He placed light kisses on the back of Ryan's neck, eliciting a contented sigh from the blond.
Chad had been watching the interaction between the two boys since Ryan had bounded onto his boyfriend's lap. He was quite happy for the two since Troy was, after all, his best friend; he just wanted to see him happy, though sometimes, they were too happy, and too public.
"Get a room, you two!" Chad teased, as he tried to learn a new blues bass line.
"Aww, you're just jealous because I have a boyfriend and you don't," goaded Ryan. He was feeling quite playful that day, and Troy's feathery kisses on the back of his neck seemed to serve as some sort of serotonin.
"What?! I don't want a boyfriend?!" Chad retorted, hands raised in defense, as he tried to plead innocence.
"Relax, Chad, he is just trying provoke you," Troy reassured his shaggy-haired friend as he tried to show Ryan a G chord.
"You should keep your boy under control, Troy," Chad responded.
Ryan poked his tongue out to Chad. He turns into such a kid when he is with Troy.
Chad displayed an expression of disbelief. "Did you see what he just did to me, Troy?"
"Chad, I'm not going to play the parent here. Besides, Ryan would never do anything mean, would you?" Troy and Ryan turned to each other, smiled and shared a quick kiss before returning to the guitar lesson.
Ryan's guitar tutelage continued in this fashion a while longer, the two boys coupling it up and looking very cute while a somewhat peeved Chad continued with his bass lines.
After Ryan managed to play a simple song in its totality, Troy called for a break.
"Hey Ry, I gotta go, nature calls, you know?" Troy informed the boy so that he could get up and request a hall pass from the teacher.
"Yeah, okay babe," Ryan said as he stood to allow Troy to leave, then sat back down in Troy's seat and continued to practice the song Troy had just taught him.
Troy managed to procure a hall pass and left the music room. Once he was gone, Ryan began practicing a much more advanced song with much proficiency, much to Chad's disbelief.
"You were just playing him, weren't you?" accused Chad.
"I have no clue what you are talking about," Ryan retorted as he continued with his practice.
"I'm talking about how you were totally playing Troy," Chad explained.
"No I wasn't. I was playing the guitar," Ryan stated as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
Chad gave an annoyed groan and chose to just ignore the blond boy dating his best friend. Ryan smirked at this reaction.
RIIIING!! RIIIING!! RIIIING!! RIIIING!!
The Lockdown Protocol was being enacted again. Everyone assumed it was just another drill but Ryan felt that something was wrong. He saw the music door swing shut and lock. He remained seated and hoped Troy was back soon.
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Troy was walking down the Drama corridor, on his way back from the amenities. Another Lockdown drill was happening so he decided to slow his pace, so he would not have to wait as long outside the music room. The PA system was still crackling as they were yet to be repaired. He heard movement behind him, turned, and was met with a familiar face.
"Hey man, what's with the ba-…"
TO BE CONTINUED…
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That is all for Lockdown. This chapter kind of serves as a prologue to the sequel as well. The first chapter of the sequel should be up soon. I do not want to leave you all with this kind of cliffhanger for a long time. It should be out soon. It is currently called Stagnant Chaos, which was thought up by Cryaesion who also beta'd my plot. He says the sequel sounds good. It will probably be a lot longer than Lockdown.
Here is a little more extra information about the sequel. We get to meet Ryan's parents and see that side of things. I have not seen many stories concerning Ryan coming out to his parents or at least go into any depth in terms of Ryan's parent's reaction to him. Troy's parents are also explored. They may not actually be as accepting as they say. Ryan continues to question his sexuality. Troy examines his feelings. Two original character of my own design will be introduced, and questions are asked. What would have happened if they did not get locked in the room?
I get the feeling people stopped reading my story which is kind of depressing. I hope you guys are still reading my work. I guess the drop in hits and reviews was probably the cause for my blocks and hiatus. Try to keep them up. They do keep me writing.
Thank you all for reading, reviewing, and adding to your alerts and favorites my story and me. I hope you all enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it. Whilst here on fanfic, in the six months since I started writing this fic, I have made some friends. They were a few fellow writers and readers.
Cryaesion: Love you man. You have been the best. You gave awesome tips and advice, and have just been a great guy. I am glad to have met you.
Tryanforever91: You have been one of my biggest fans, as I have been yours. We kind of grew in our writing concurrently, starting at near the same time but you has written so much more than I have. I love your work. Always great, and becoming greater.
Old Fiat: You have been great. You dedicated a story to me, which was amazing, so thank you so much.
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jacob: You have been awesome with your tips and all. I have been going back and editing through my initial chapters, but I did not fix up to much. I did take on what you said; I just wanted to preserve my growth as a writer. I appreciate all that you did for me, and are glad it got you into Tryan.
JustAnAmateur: You took the time to review EVERY chapter which was awesome. I am glad you liked the story.
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Spectator101: I love your stories as well. I am sorry I have not read your two latest stories. I have been meaning to get around to it. I will soon. I have just been so caught up.
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