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Trent's birthday party was in full swing. Copious amounts of alcohol had been consumed and loud karaoke was the backdrop for some outrageous dancing from inebriated Warblers.

Trent suddenly yelled to the crowd of boys once the latest karaoke song had finished, "Next game. Get in a circle for Never Have I Ever! Thad, fill up everyone's glasses please!"

Ryan cringed. At least with truth or dare you could avoid some truths coming out by picking a dare. With never have I ever he would be directly compared with all the others.

Well, it's going to come out sooner or later that I'm gay. Maybe the reaction will be better when they are drunk and I'm a bit tipsy. He dutifully sat down between Kurt and Jeff, with Blaine and Nick on those boys' other sides respectively.

Blaine looked worse for wear, as did Nick. They had been downing shots last time Ryan saw them so he wasn't particularly surprised. They were both leaning heavily on their best friends' shoulders, who didn't seem to mind the closeness at all. Ryan smiled at the two cute "almost" couples. I'm sure it won't be long before the "almost" is gone in that sentence. He thought. I wonder if i'll ever get that?

His eyes flickered unconsciously to lock with Nate's, who was, as usual, watching him. Ryan smiled softly at Nate, emboldened by the drink inside him. Nate's eyes widened and he smiled broadly back, throwing in a wink. When he keeps his mouth shut he is much easier to deal with. Oops, I'm staring now. He reluctantly tore his eyes away, blushing, looking down at his drink which had mysteriously been refilled.


Half an hour passed.

Never have I ever had claimed Blaine and Nick, who were now passed out on two of the leather armchairs.

Ryan wasn't doing too badly because he wasn't able to drink at any statement about how far the boys had got with girls. He couldn't drink to kissing a girl or any base he had reached.

Trent noticed this and in his drunken state he decided to test the gay or bi guys in the circle. Nate drank to kissing a guy and giving or receiving certain sexual favours, but Ryan still hadn't drunk yet. Sebastian drank to everything.

Then Trent said, "Never have I ever, crushed on a guy." Here goes. Thought Ryan, looking round the circle and realising he was being watched by most pairs of eyes, many of them curious.

Next to him Jeff caught his gaze and then lifted his glass to drink, as did Kurt. They both smiled encouragingly at Ryan, who finally took a sip, along with Sebastian, Nate and Trent.

Cheers broke out around the circle and he was slapped on the back by Jeff. Kurt smiled broadly, glad that the newest Warbler had got that big milestone off of his chest.

Ryan looked up to see Nate's reaction, surprised the black haired boy hadn't yelled something obnoxious at that. He found Nate staring at him, grinning from ear to ear and wiggling his eyebrows at him. He then gestured to Ryan by pointing at him and mouthing "you", then pointed to himself and mouthed "me" then mimed dancing.

Why is that gesture so familiar? Ryan struggled with his alcohol muddled brain to remember. Oh. My. God. It's a Harry Potter reference, when the Weasley twins invite those two girls to the ball. He's laughing at me!

Ryan stumbled to get up, pretending he was going to be sick because of the drinking and ran out of the room, heading for his dorm.

In the confusion of everyone watching Ryan stumble out, only Wes saw Thad sip his drink. He looked up to see that Wes was watching him with raised eyebrows. Thad had an unreadable expression on his face and just shrugged, offering no explanation.


The following morning, well almost lunchtime, Ryan heard a knock on his door. He was surprised to find a paler than usual looking Trent.

"I would have come earlier, but I was rather ill this morning..." he pulled a face and laughed at himself. "Can I come in for a minute?"

Ryan nodded and let the council member in. Trent sat on Ryan's bed and waited for him to sit next to him before he started to talk.

"Look, I want to apologise for being an ass last night. I was drunk, but it's no excuse. I didn't mean to out you if you weren't ready."

Ryan nodded, accepting the apology quietly. Trent continued "I'm a bit of a busy body when it comes to ther people's love lives, mainly because mine is non-existent and will probably stay that way until college."

Ryan was puzzled. "Why do you say that?" He asked, curious.

"Let's just say that I've given my heart away, but nothing will come of it because he's straight." He sighed. "Until I go to school or college somewhere else away from him, nobody else stands a chance. Not that they're exactly beating my door down any way!" He laughed, back to his usual self.

Ryan was intrigued, but he didn't feel like he knew Trent enough to push him on the matter, so he let it drop.

The redhead reassured the Warbler "It's okay about last night, before I joined that game I guessed it would out me. I'm quite relieved actually."

Trent looked relieved himself that Ryan wasn't angry with him. Then he looked confused. "Then why did you rush out? I didn't think you were that drunk."

Ryan looked down at his lap as he answered.

"I, uh, thought Nate was taking the piss about Harry Potter and how I look like a Weasley."

Trent laughed and quickly added, "No, I don't think Nate would be that subtle. I'm pretty sure he's just over the moon that you're actually gay. I know I would be if ... er, never mind." He got up to leave. "I'll leave you to it, but I am sorry if I forced your hand."

Ryan nodded and got up to see him out. "It's fine Trent, really. Er, if I'm overstepping then sorry, but if you need to talk about your...uh... love life problems, I'm happy to listen. I'm not an expert, but the offer stands."

Trent nodded gratefully and left.


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