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We fly together • Rj/Caswen Oneshots

Summary:

I'm putting RJ oneshots, some in a perspective of songs, others won't have any songs. Let me know some ideas and Songs to use. And hope you enjoy

Notes:

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Chapter 1: Let’s give a show

Chapter Text

Ricky’s POV

6 Months have passed since Nini broke up with me. Honestly, I'm not even sure how the heck I was able to break free from all the drama after hitting. After leaving me, she found a New boyfriend named Jake, apparently some kid from her acting school she used to go to that she apparently hit off really well. Yeah,

So while she moved on probably right now probably riding some randos dick right now, While i'm stuck looking at the ceiling as if my life isn’t as shitty as it is. With nobody -

Well, that's a lie. A half true half false lie. Three weeks after we broke up, I had a breakdown from all the stress literally in front of my Best Friend's Pizza place, and someone was there behind me and actually took care of me.

That person was Ej.Yes, Tall senior , God like body, Ej Caswell

After he saw me, he confronted me and took me under his wing. I felt so much at peace when I was with him, and before you know it two days later we hooked up. And it was one of the best nights of my life, the first time I can call myself happy.

Now you're probably wondering, what happened. Well to make you not feel the cringiest of it all, I basically got scared. Not scared of getting with Ej, but scared of what Nini would think. Not even three weeks and I already moved on. I would look pathetic and I needed to prove I was strong. So, I, uh, basically told Ej it was too soon and meant nothing out of it and It was a one time stand that would have never lasted. He was hurt and upset, still hasn't really talked to this day but I did it for his good.

You also want to know the other fucked up part too, the Day i cut ties with Ej, Nini literally announced her new boyfriend. So i basically lost a chance to be with a hot guy as My ex-girlfriend is moving on in this happy relationship to make me suffer. Kill me please.

Well, now that that shit is now over, I got invited to one of those Cast parties and of course I'm going, I mean I may even get a cute girl number... Well just see what happens.

HOURS LATER

I get to the party and I enter and see it all decked out with loud music playing and all. I look around and as I walk forward I bump into someone who could fuck up my night for one simple line.

“Ricky. Uh h HI!”

I sigh in my head from exhaustion. Help me

“HI nini. It's - been a minute Uhh how are you doing umm.”

“It's going good! It's been forever.”

She pulls my arm and crushes me into a hug. The fuck is going on

“Um, so what are you up to, Any new girls or are you still rocking that single life for you?”

There it is. I knew she was going to stab me for her petty niceness

“Uhh, I'm not *sigh* I'm not really looking to be in a relationship right now. “ I sigh in trying to not get annoyed at her.

“Oh, it's ok, Not everyones cut out to be in relationships, you know. But I think you'll find the perfect girl. “ What the fuck is she calling me useles now?

“Ohh, well I think tonight will be good for me so -”

“WHATS UP FUCKERS

Oh sit, no no no no no,

“Uhh EJ! Hi!” Her fake smile and uppitch voice was annoying me

“Ej. uhh”

“Bowen. B b been a minute”

It was awkward staring at the silence between the two of us. Can someone end it please

“Well, I'll see you two later and yeah. '' Ej leaves leaving me and NIni alone again

“I should go too, Jake is waiting for me. Nice seeing you RIck”

I fake a smile and nod as she walks away. I turned my head and sighed with relief.

Fuck me

ONE HOUR LATER

I'm honestly regretting coming to this party, I literally have my ex and my nemesis in the same room and they both are here making me miserable. Where's the alcohol when you need it? Ohh the drink stand, i better go for some before I end up having a broken heart left on the table

As I go over to the stand. I see him standing there. EJ caswell just standing there leaning on the edge of the table. I slowly pour the drink trying not to cause attention to myself.

“For someone who's trying to stay under the attention, you're doing a good job on making your presence clear. '' I turn as I see the senior chuckle to himself after making a side comment.

“Yeah, well I'm sorry I don’t always want to be confronted by everyone at a cast party.”

“Well , I see why everyone confronts you now. You either did something and just tried to feel like they weren’t the problem. Sounds familiar.”

I sigh

“Ej. I'm so Sorry about the way I ended things with you ok. I really do, I just wanted to feel better after everything and I thought it was but Idk, that isn’t me. Just hooking up with people to feel validation or to move on that fast, it's just complicated, and I'm sorry but you probably won’t understand validation, You're the literal definition of validation.”

“Ok, so why then. If you knew you weren’t going to move on or just wanted to hookup to make someone else feel good, then why me of all the people you could have gone for, you picked me? Seems a bit sus don’t you think.”

“Ok! Please I probably would have gone for any other girl, trust me you're not that special.”

“But that's the problem, I'm not a girl RIcky, I'm an 18 year old man. ..”

I sigh in frustration as this is pissing me off talking to him.

“Ohh, I get it. I'm your first guy you have feelings for hu,” I raise my eyebrow hearing him speak in shock “That’s why you left me because you're not ready to admit you actually like boys. It’s ok Bowen, Getting with me is a legendary experience.”

“Please. You think that's why, You're nothing about it to me. I just don’t want NIni to think i'm some person to move on-

“NINI this NINI THAT! For some reason, you let her control your life yet you both barely speak.”

“What?! That is not true, I only think for myself and not anyone else.”

“Really? Cause since everything is about nini to you. You won’t move on cause what Nini will think about you, You won’t talk to me because you don’t want nina to know you like boys, and you won’t Say you want a love life because you're afraid that Nini will think differently of you.” I turned as he spilled nothing back. “Face it bowen, you're letting her control her and honestly pretty sad if you ask me.”

I realized how right he was, but I couldn’t let him know that. I grab my drink and I move pushing EJ off to the Side moving viciously. Fuck me and My pathetic broken heart. I wish He would mend my heart.

THIRTY MINUTES LATER.

After my encounter with Ej earlier, I slowly distance myself from the Party as I sit on the stairs watching life go before my eyes. As I slowly get comfortable, I see this girl slowly come up to me and I hope she was going upstairs or something. But nope she came up and gave me the eye and looked very creepily at me.

“Hi. Im lily. What's someone as cute as you doing here alone?”

Fuck, not on another girl.

“Uhh, I'm just sitting here not really doing much.”

“Well, Maybe I can make your night more magical if you know what I mean.”

She starts slowly, moving her fingers up on my hand slowly moving them up to my cheek, I slowly remove it off her face. I needed to get away from her cause she's making me uncomfortable. I feel so awkward.

“Uhh, yeah I'm sorry, uhh lily, if you misread something, but I'm actually not available right now.”

“Well, I'll actually be available later, does not need to be right now.”

“Ok! You're clearly not getting it, I'm actually - uh, uh! I'm taken!”

The fuck did I just say

“Well, I don’t see her, I think we can make this quick.”

“Um no. Again I'm taken.’

Why the fuck did am I contuining with this lie

“I don’t see her. I think she's probably not her, I think your making me up because your not ready to sle-”

“HEY BABE! I was looking for you.”

I turned with a look towards ej as he put his arm around me from behind and Was confused about what He was doing.”

“UH? Hi u Ej?”

“Really? Your going to ditch me to hang with some fag, really? “

“Yes he would because I love him,”

WHAT THE FUCK. IS HE SERIOUS? He’s really being so bold and hot about this.

“Really? I don’t believe it!”

“What's going on here?”

As Ej and this random girl were going back and forth hoping she would leave. Of course the one person I purposely have been avoiding all day shows up and ruins it

“Nini? It its nothing uh -”

“Your ex over here is telling me is trying to be a Faggot so he wouldn’t get with me, how pathetic.” This lily girl is annoying. Clearly no one told her no before.

“Don’t talk about him like that!” Ej is still holding me, his arm around my shoulder closing tight to me.

“Oh come on Rick. You can’t seriously go for my ex. Damm, should have known you would pull that stunt.”

Fuck Fuck fuck. It's happening. As I feel my body getting weaker, I feel someone holding my hand. Ej was holding it. I don’t need Nini, I need Ej.

“It’s clear they are not compatible. I mean I bet he's only dating Ej because he wants someone close like you Nini to feel validated. Please I bet there not even a real couple”

“Oh, you hear that babe. I don’t believe we are a real couple. Why don't we show them…”

I turn my head to ej and look back at the two girls. Fuck it

I crush my lips onto Ejs and he kisses me back and as the deeper we dive, I melt more and more into it. I side eye and both Lily and Nini were shocked. Lily was more disgusted than Nini but Nini was more jealous/mad. We started making it more as soon as we felt like grinding more and more onto each other.

“I think we proved a point Ej. “ I chuckled as i pull away slowly

“Yeah, well I don’t want to stop.” He gives me a smirk and I smirk back

“Me either.”

We crashed our lips back on each other and we made out crazy moving our bodies around. He moves his hands to his shirt and fastly strips his shirt off and I follow doing the same thing. We crash on the wall of the stairs making it harder and intensely. At this point everyone at the party was staring at us and Then started a lot of shouting and joy in the party as people started praising us more.

“WOO WOO. GO BOYS!”

After 3 minutes we both were still going but we saw Nini and Lily storm off. I pulled away and was exhausted. What, he's a good kisser.

“Damm Bowen, forget how good of a Kisser you were.”

“Yeah. Hehe Same. Forgot how powerful your lips were.”

“Say we take this to my car.”

*Sigh* “ Sure why not.”

We take our shirts and pull them back on our bodies and we get up and leave heading outside. We went over to Ej’s car and we flopped inside. I let out a groan just remembering everything that happened.

“How did you know? Why did you do that?”

Ej left out a chuckle as he struck out in his car picking the music before he took off.

“Lily hit on me too. Actually two times. And when I walked into the party after talking to you, she tried again, But I had to remind her that I don’t go for girls.”

“Yeah. But you didn’t want me to suffer knowing after I rejected you?”

“Well, yeah I could have. But sometimes It's better to be a bigger person. You looked like you needed help, And I Just wanted to show that people do actually care for you. Even if you're hurting inside over someone who doesn't deserve you.

After a few moments, silence fell in the car and I needed to cut this tension.

“I'M SORRY!”

Ej turns to me as I look him directly in the eye.

“I'm sorry for breaking your heart. I'm sorry for everything. You were right. I am insecure about myself after Nini. I do let Nini mentally control me… and You're also right that you're the First guy I ever liked. And it hurts because I really do like you and wish I could take it all back and wish I never allowed NIni to hurt me still. And it's worse because I'm for some reason crazy about you and I need to move on but i'm afraid of my heart breaking again and I just -

He cuts me off pulling me into a kiss with his hand on my cheek making me blush as I stare into his blue emerald eyes.

“You know, for someone who's very closed off, you can talk a lot you know..”

“Hehe, yeah i've been told.”

I stare into his eyes and knew what I needed to do

 

“Umm, My dad is going out tonight, any chance you want to, come over and finish what we started in there, only If you're up for it and like don’t completely hate me from earlier.”

He kisses me again I blush like crazy

“Well, where are the directions to your house.I do want to mark you before your dad comes in.” He smirked at me and I felt something, my heart was full.

My broken heart is taped into one heart again. I'm free from Nini. I’m Finally Free!

FINISH

Chapter 2: Give it up

Summary:

Victorious X HSMTMTS

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Another day. Another day with your favorite Wildcats hanging out together. New Day. New lunch, and more drama comes to threaten Our favorite couple .

“Hey E, you wanna know where we should do tomorrow. “

“What Rick?”

“We should go to that new Karaoke place, you know Karaoke Dokie.”

“Oh right, that place. Yeah we should go after school. I think it’d be a cute place for a little date.”

“Oh, uh T- this is awkward.”

“What? “ Ej Gives Ricky a sad look with his poetic eyes.

“I Kinda already Invited Jet and BIg red to come.“

“What! I wanted it to be just us too.”

“I'm sorry, maybe another time you know.” Ricky gives him the sad dog eyes as he tips his toe up and gives a peck on Ej’s Lips.

“You're too cute to be mad at sometimes. What's your secret babe?”

“Uhh, well I got my looks from my dad, so you know it makes sense.”

“Yeah, Mr.Bowen gave his good looks charastics to you.”

“Yeah, come on. Let's not be late to our class because you wanted to make out 2 minutes more.”

“Ok. Just one more kiss please.”

“Ugh, you're so annoying it looks too cute on you.”

Ricky leans forward pressing his lips onto Ej as Ej kisses back with their tongues in each other's mouths almost making out.

“GET TO CLASS LOVERS!” One of Ej’s Water Polo buddies shouts from the side.

NEXT DAY - KARAOKE DOKIE

 

Ricky’s Pov.

ME and Ej arrive at Karaoke Dokie as we see Jet and Red already at our table saving us a seat.We went over and sat down at our table, and saw the other duo singing the song Granted. They're honestly so good, maybe I should do it.

“WHat up guys?”

“What about Ricky, Hey E.”

“Hi Red, what's the plan here? Are we going to do karaoke or just chill here??”

“Well, I was thinking Me and Ricky can do one, If you're ok with it RIcky?”

“Oh, uh sure. And after me you can do one E.”

“Oh yeah. That's fine.” He put his arm around my shoulder as I sat closer to him.

“Hey Babe, I'm going to get a drink, want anything?”

“Uhh, i'll take a Pineapple fanta.”

“Alright.” I peck my lips on his as we pull away with him moving his arm around off my Arm.

No one’s pov.

As Ricky got up to get him and Ej drinks. Ej, Jet, and Red were all chatting when this girl and Guy came up to our table. The girl sits next to Ej and the Guy comes up sitting next to Jet as they sit there already feeling home.

“Hi. I’m Lily(ARE WE REALLY SURPRISED..). First time here?”

Ej looks around making sure she wasn’t talking to him as she looks into his eyes.

“If you're feeling scared and nervous, you can hold my hand.” The girl puts her hands on Ej’s biceps as Looks creeped out staring at Jet and Red.

“Uhh, yeah. “ Ej takes her hand and puts it back on her leg. She gives him a flirty and stares into his eyes.

“What's your name?” THe girl asks as she creeps her fingers back onto EJ as he moves her hand again. “Uhh, Eli.”

“THATS HOT!”
“Uhh. Little miss. pick me.”

LIly stares at Jet as he was saying her name, making her give him death side eye.

“Can I help you??”

“He has a boyfriend..”

“I don’t see him?!”

“TURN AROUND!”

Lily turns around seeing Ricky holding the two drinks as he gives her a glare with a smirk.

“Now you see him” Ricky gives a smirk Ej had taught him how to do and gives her trash eye.

“I don't see much.” Lily gets up looking RIcky into his eyes while Ricky puts both of the drinks down on the table, crossing his arms.”

“OK!” All the boys except Ricky get up and try to calm the drama down.

“Hey babe, they have buffalo nuggets, you know we should just ignore this all and Get them. “ Ej tries to slow the drama by pulling close to him but Ricky still gives her a glare.

“Hey L.” Lily turns around and Looks at her male best friend and questions him. “Check out dude’s jacket.”

“Oh. East high. The school floor, wanna be wildcats.”

“ you might WANNA be shutting your trap hole little miss. Homewrecker.”

“So, are you going to be singing tonight?”

“Well, I didn’t come just for the buffalo nuggets. But Yes we are going to sing.”

“Great. So are me and Antonie. ANd why don’t we make things interesting Mr. Who he thinks he is tough.”

RIcky was getting annoyed at Lily and would let it go.

“Sure, what's your proposal??”

“Whoever gets the most applause tonight gets to stay at the place and…. Get Mr.Hottie over there for a one night stand!”

“WHAT! RICKY YOU CAN-”

“Deal. See you on the stage.”

“As I will.”

Lily and Antonie push past Ricky and sit down across from their table.

“Ricky! WHat’s that about? I'm not going to hook up with her if you lose!”

Ricky takes shis hand and squeezes it.

“Relax. I'm not going to lose. Besides, even if I did, I still get you for more than one hookup session shell ever gets..”

“But, I don’t want to hookup with her, she already sounds like an overpaid Pornstar.”

“Well, don’t worry, Me and Jet will win this. RIght jet.”

“We will??” Jet looks at Ricky with a stare

“We will!”

FEW MOMENTS LATER

I'm going to skip over Lily’s and Anthony's karaoke session but basically they sang Breaking free from High school musical and The crowd liked their voices and got at least 60 % of the audience.

“Well, Looks like we're going to win. I'd hope you like hearing me Moan your boyfriend's name in bed when we win.”

“Uh, sure, keep telling yourself that.”

“ALRIGHT!” The DJ calls for RIcky and Jet as they get up on the stage. “ OK boys, what song do you want to hit?”

“We want to sing,,,, GIVE IT UP.” Jet tells the instructor as the crowd started cheering.

“Alright, we got some R&B action ton i igh gh -

“YEAH SHUT UP AND PLAY ALREADY!” Ricky was eager to beat Lily in this game.”

They played the song and the room started feeling vibrant.

SONG

(Ricky) Someday I'll let you in , Treat you right, Drive you outta your mind, ooh
(Jet)You never met a chick like me, Burn so bright, I'm gonna make you blind
(Jet and Ricky)Always want what you can't have , Is it so bad if you don't get what you want? Make
you feel good, as I whip you into shape, Yeah, boy, let's get it started! Give it up, you can't win!
'Cause I know where you've been Such a shame you don't put up a fight That's a game that we play at
the end of the night. It's the same old story, but you never get it right. Give it up!
Come a little closer, baby, baby
(R) So stop trying to walk away , No you won't ever leave me behind,
(J) No, you better believe that I'm here to stay (that's right) 'Cause you're the shade, and I'm the
sunshine, ooh
(Jet and Ricky! )Look at me boy, 'Cause I got you where I want you , Isn't it so exciting? ,Wanna shake
you, wanna break you , Take the back seat, boy, 'cause now I'm driving , Give it up, you can't win ,
'Cause I know where you've been, Such a shame you don't put up a fight , That's a game that we play
at the end of the night , It's the same old story, but you never get it right, Give it up
, Come a little closer , Come a little closer, baby, baby, Come a little closer , Come a little
closer, baby , Yeah, you are my baby, and I'll make you crazy tonight, Look at me boy, Cause I
got you where I want you, Isn't it so exciting?, Wanna shake you, wanna break you, Take the
back seat, boy, 'cause now I'm driving, Give it up, you can't win
'Cause I know where you've been, Such a shame you don't put up a fight, That's a game
that we play at the end of the night , It's the same old story, but you never get it right

Give it up!!!

The Crown Gave Jet and RIcky 90% applause as they got more claps and shouts more than Lily and Antonie. Ricky and Jet put their mics away to get down the stage. As Ricky gets down, he goes over to Ej and gives him a kiss, making Lily Jealous.

‘Hey! You cheated!”

“It's called having talent sis, maybe you should try it sometime, you might need it in life.”

Lily and Antnonie got up and left the table leaving the club as Ej and Ricky smirked at each other.

“So, Looks like I owe you a night alone.”

“Huh, guess you do, Never should’ve doubted me.’

EJ and Ricky smile at each other as they give each other long tongues each other throats.

“EJ! Ricky! Me and Jet are right here!”

“HAha, we know red. Trust us. We always know.”

Chapter 3: Fell in love with my Best friend!

Summary:

Ricky falls in love with his best friend, which his best friend is in Love with somebody else...

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Ricky and Ej have been best friends ever since they were little kids. Ricky has always looked up to Ej, even though he wasn’t as cool as him. As they get older, Ej starts getting more into teenage life. Starts getting into popular kids at school, starting going for the girls as well. BUt despite how Ej’s grown into an average High schooler, his friendship with Ricky has never gone down.

At Ej’s House

Today was Homecoming day at school and Ej and Ricky were getting ready together at Ej’s house. Ej had a date with one of the most Prettiest Sophomores out there Gina Porter, while RIcky just only bought a ticket because Ej was going.

As Ej was staring into the mirror looking at himself with his buttoned up shirt and tie while Ricky in his already outfit. was busy fixing up EJs hair as he knows Ej’s hair routine pretty well by now.

“Thanks again for helping me out tonight.” Ej smiles at the blond boy “ I honestly wouldn’t want anyone else to help me out with this stuff besides you.”

“No problem. I know how much you like Gina and want to make sure your homecoming together is going to be great tonight.” The blonde provides his smile as he happy of his best friend on the outside

“Ok, so be honest with me. Do you think going out with Gina is a good idea? I mean I like her but I need my best friend's opinion. “

Ricky is lost in his thoughts as he finishes up fixing up Ej’s hair wondering how does Ej have picture perfect hair

“Ricky?”

“Huh? Oh shit sorry, uhh Yeah I mean if you're happy. I'm happy for you. Honestly”

Ej finishes his look and looks up

Pic of rj

“Wow. You know you did your hair well. As usual. And not bad yourself, bowen.”

“Same to you caswell.”

“Umm, well it's time to head out. Homecoming here we come, am I right.

“Uhh yeah sure. You're probably going to forget about me with Gina but let's have fun, am I right.”

“HEy! I won’t forget you. You're too much sometimes to be forgotten about..” Ej laugh a bit as he pulls RIkcy into a side

When RIcky got pulled into that side hug, it made butterflies in stomach grow. He wishes he had what everyone wants in Ej.

@/ school

Ricky and Ej pull out to Homecoming in Ej’s Car as they See Gina waiting by the entrance. They get to the door handing in their tickets and Gina comes in introducing them.

“Omg, you guys are finally here.” Gina smiled, giving both Ej and Ricky a hug.

“I mean yeah, My senior, I couldn't Miss my last homecoming.” EJ smiles and Ricky looks at him with a smile.

“Ok, come one EJ” Gina smiles, taking his hand. I want to dance.

Gina pulls him away as they run off into the school heading for the gym leaving Ricky behind.

After Portwell ditched Ricky, leaving him alone. He slowly walked in, into the gym finding a clear open table as he saw Big Red and Ashlyn at another table. He knows he was going to be alone the entire night so he would rather be hanging with someone he could complain with then be a loner.

“Ricky! Glad you could make it. Ashlyn says smiling towards him leaning towards Big red.

“Yeah, so could I.”

“So, who are you here with Rick, or are you staying single again?”

“Uuh, yeah. I’m going longer. You know me..”

“Where’s Ej? I assume he is here.” Ashyln asks for her cousin with them turning over to the other side of the gym.

Ricky looks over and see’s EJ dancing with Gina and his fake smile disappears as he looks how happy his best friend is.
Ricky’s Pov

“Ej looks really happy.”

“Yeah, he really does..” I'm a little too happy. I wish he would smile like that to me.

“You ok Rick.” Red askes me as I look towards Redlyn being cute together.

“Ofc course. Why would something be wrong..”

“I don’t know. I feel like you're just feeling left out or something.”

“Oh No! I promise it's all good. I just kinda regret not taking someone with me.”

“I mean, it may not be too late. You could find a cute girl around here.” Red saying that. I already had someone in mind who I wish I could have taken.

“Come on Ashlyn, let's go dance. See you later Ricky, “

“Oh uh bye?!”

Great to know another friend left me for another date. I need to get up.

I get up and head over to the wall of the gym as I try to zone out from the stupid dance I had to attend and pretend life is going smooth when It’s not.

“Hey Ricky, you doing ok.”

I turned around to see My only senior friend smiling at me with his big smile. God I love his smile

“Yep, I'm alright. Just regretting how much I should have really gotten a date.”

“Well, Gina is right now chatting with some friends. Wanna go to the selfie wall for a minute.”

WAIT! That gives me an idea…

“Oh, well. I shouldn’t. You're here with your date, but I guess she got bored of you. “

“WOAH! What makes you think she got bored of me?”

“Well, Didn’t hear it from me, but apparently she went out with three other guys and apparently she got tired of all of them and pretty much dropped them faster than James Charles getting canceled.”

“Oh, uh. You don’t think I'm boring do you?”

“NO! Of course not, I'm just saying, I just hope she isn’t getting bored of you quickly, I mean already taking a break from you.”

What did I do.. Am I really going to lie to Ej like that?

“Oh, umm I should go and uhh not bore her.”

Ej leaves quickly running at the end of the gym, I guess I am doing this. KNow let's get Gina mad at him and This homecoming will make me better.

“Gina! Hi.”

“Ricky. How's it going? You're having fun.”

“Yes, actually it's doing so well. I just wanted to say I'm so happy about this whole you and Ej together tonight.”

“Thanks Ricky. Yeah he's pretty cool.”

“I was surprised he went for you, I was shocked after that incident earlier this year but it's cool our past is behind us.”

I was about to leave when she Called me back. Mission completed.

“What are you talking about??”

“Oh, You don’t know.Oh, I shouldn’t have brought it up. But since you asked, Earlier this year, He thought you were trying to crash the musical because you came from North high, but apparently he ended up crashing you into his heart. It was this whole debacle . But hey glad to see things over the past.”

I smile towards Gina and walk away from her as I knew they were going to fight. If I'm being single during this Goddamn dance, so will he.

Ej’s POV

I can’t believe Gina is bored of me. She's happy to know I spent my time going big asking her out. You know I'm glad Ricky told me about this. It’s good to know I have a best friend like him around to help me through these times, with his cute features and his cut-. Ugh, Is she really coming over here? Let's get this end of this date over.

“Hi gi- “

“YOU REALLY THINK I WOULD CRASH THE MUSICAL!”

What the fuck is she talking about.

“What the heck, I'm not sure what you mean but if you find me boring at least tell me to my face!”

“What? I don’t think you're boring, I think you're pretty cute and honestly don’t know why you think me being from North High would ruin a musical.”

“Well, Ricky told me you said you dumped three guys because you were bored of them…”

“Ricky told me you said I was going to ruin the musical.”

Wait, did Ricky send a lie about me to Gina? No, he wouldn’t

“You don’t think -” Gina questions as we turn to see Ricky at the punch table laughing at his phone.

“Come on!” Me and Gina march over to the punch table as we look angry at ricky.

“Oh, uhh Hey guys. Everything alright? “

“Ricky, did you make up the story about Gina to me?!”

“What! Uhh, well umm. You see I -”

“I can’t believe it! You were setting us up !”

“Ej! I can explain, it's more to what you think.”

“I can’t believe you rick. Goodnight!” Gina storms off with her bag leaving the dance. I should go after her.

“What the fuck Ricky!” I yell at him as he stares sadly in my eyes.

“Ej, I promise it's more than what It is , I jus-”

“You were just going to ruin my night. HOW COULD YOU! I GET IF YOU WERE JUST UPSET YOU DON”T HAVE A DATE! BUT YOU DON’T GO RUNNING OTHERS NIGHTS.”

“WOw, ej for someone who is self centered like you, that's not why I sabotage your date.It’s not all about you!”

“Ok, then tell me, what came over you to ruin my night.”

“It's nothing alright!”

Ricky tried to leave but I grabbed arm making him stay where he was.

“Ricky! I'M your best friend, If you were upset on something, you could just te-

“THAT'S THE PROBLEM! That’s all you see me as.” I was so confused. WHat the heck is she talking about? Then I see tears start forming into his eyes. “I'm sorry but I can’t just see you be happy while my heart is still suffering!”

As he finishes He takes his punch drink and splashes it in my face in anger leaving my suit soaked. He throws the cup to the ground and storms off with tears and anger filling him up. WHat the heck has this night become.”

2 HOURS LATER

 

Ricky’s POV

Siri: Arrived, Destination Ej caswells house.

Fuck! WHat kind of friend am I. I had to crash my best friends date just for a stupid reason, and this reason isn’t even a good reason. I know I ruined his night. I stare outside his house as I see his car here. I guess I should apologize and hurry up to return Big red’s car.

I get down from the car and feel the anxiety rising in me. God, just swallow me whole please.

KNOCK KNOCK

I wait for Someone to open the door, hoping it would be his Mom and Dad, but no of course the universe just loves to see me suffer.

“Before you close the door on me, and I know you're upset at me Ej, but. I need to say this because I know this will ruin our friendship but I honestly deserve it after ruining today.”

He sighs and give me this stern look he gives to people he doesn't like

“Alright. Let me hear it.'' He says it as if I owe him something. And the truth is I do owe him it all.

“ I was jealous!”

“Yeah, I could tell. You didn’t have a date so you sabotaged mines. Pretty clear.

“No Asshole! I was jealous of You and gina!” I was jealous.
“Why would you be jealous? It was just a date.”

“BEcause! *SIgh. Because I wish I was with someone like you..”

“What are you talking about? You literally see me everyday”

“No! Someone you share your nights with. Someone I can lean on without feeling weird, Someone who I can express my pain to. The truth is, I, I LIKE LIKE YOU! And I was jealous because I wanted to be your date but I know you strictly see me as a friend and I couldn’t bear to see you happy with someone else.”

I saw his eyes look down, and I know thats going fuck this up for me even more.

“I'm sorry, for tonight. I'm sorry for everything ej.” Fuck im crying, Stay strong Ricky. “Goodbye EJ.”

I start to walk away back to the car, ready to ball out listening to sour all night and tomorrow when I hear a call.

“RICKY! Wait!” I turn to see Ej calling me as he walks towards me. I thought he was going to go in for a hug so Was ready but no. It was unexpected. He pulls me in and presses his lips onto mine. WAIT! What? Were kissing the fuck.

(Here's a gif in case y'all don’t understand what I was trying to resemble

“I'm sorry I made you feel that way. I guess the truth I only went with Gina was because.. I'm crazy for you too. I like you too. “

This is making me smile and brush so hard. I look up and lean into him again and we kiss again making out standing outside in the dark with just lanterns around us in his driveway.

“ Hey, I was going to binge watch all three movies of all the boys I love tonight with snacks and drinks. You want to hang out with me.”

“As your friend or?”

“How about my boyfriend?”

Wait. Did he say boyfriend?

“Really! You would want me as your boyfriend, even after today.”

“That was just a one time thing. And I know you’ll make it up to me.”

“Yeah, I will.”

I lean into his chest as I rest on him as his tall muscular arms are covering around me, hugging me tightly into him. I finally got my homecoming date, even if it's after the dance. And I totally forgot that I had red’s car leaving him at Homecoming.

Chapter 4: Me or him??

Summary:

Ej is jealous of his best friends boyfriend..

Chapter Text

TW!// ABUSE and Harm will be mentioned.
Ricky’s Pov

@/ East High

Another day, another time at school that is not needed at all. I walk into the halls as everyone is heading to their classes and opening in their lockers as I go for mine. I open it, grabbing my spanish textbook.

“SURPRISE!”

A pair of hands are on my eyes making me not see. I think I know who it is.

“UH? Let me guess, is it an obsessed stalker wanting to give me more gifts or?”

“Rude no. Its your loveable boyfriend”

He removes his hands I turn around to see my boyfriend

“Hi babe.” I pull closer as I touch my lips against his as he kisses me back. God, I love Jack.

He pulls something from behind his back as he's holding a gift in front of me.

“Jack, what's with the gift?”

“Seriously?! You forgot? Ugh, R! It's our five months?”

SHIT! Is that today?!

“Oh, OH! Omg is it already five months! Happy 5 months babe.”

“Yeah, clearly you forgot. No worries, You're lucky I love you, and I know you're going to make it up tonight, Remember.”

“Right! Can’t wait to see what you have planned.”

I grab his gift as I open it to see a picture of the two of us. I told him I didn’t like this picture of the two of us. I remember telling him that it was hideous.

“HI guys!”

I turn to see my best friend coming from the side, I smile cause he’s my bestie.

“ Hi EJ.”
He comes over as he comes stan next to me, Jack gave him a stink eye as he was standing too close to me.

“So, what are you two up too.?”

“Oh, we're just talking about our plans tonight. Weren’t we RI.”

I felt my arm getting tight as Jack put his hand on my arm squeezing it. HE does this alot. HE is just really affectionate.

“Oh, yeah, We were.”

“Well, I got to go. See you babe.” He pecks on my lips as I return it back to him.”see you later EJ! Remember not to get too close to each other.”

We both saw as Jack leaves heading to his class leaving me and EJ.

“You still let him call Ri. You hate it when people call you that?”

“Oh well, Jack says it's cute to him and he just wants that as a good pet name for me.”

“And what's yours to him?”

“Uhh, he actually hates pet names.”

“Please.”

“Hey! Be nice. He's my boyfriend, I love him, remember.”

“Yeah, I know. You say it all the time.”

I look at Ej as he looks down a bit.

“Don’t be sad Caswell, you're going to make me sad.”

I close my locker as I stand next to Ej as he lifts his head staring at me.

“Hey Ricky, do you ever think about it? A month, when we -”

I quickly cover his mouth with my hand, stopping him making him mumble.

“EJ! You can’t just be saying stuff like that in public! W what if Jack came out of nowhere!”

“IM M M '' Oh right I'm covering his mouth.

“I was trying to say, I'm sorry, I just, You know we never talked about it after it happened.”

“Ej, You know that time was a Mistake, I was upset and It was just an accident. “

 

“I know.but-”

*School Bell RIngs*

“Hey, Let's talk about this another time alright please?”

“*sigh* Alright, pick you up before lunch?”

“You know I'll be waiting for you.” I smile at the Jock as I walk into the classroom. Ugh, his Face makes my day better.

After Class

I get out of class and Walk by to see Ej standing at the end of the Hall for me. Gosh this guy never backs down from anything. Part of the reason I just love my best friend. I just wish sometimes he and Jack would get along because those two would make me happy Knowing my best friend and Boyfriend are just as good a duo as me and Ej.

“Look who didn’t leave me behind.” I came up to Ej as he smiled towards me with his big charming smile.

“I mean, I couldn’t go to Lunch without you.”

“Yeah, because everyone needs me there too to make sure you're tamed. Can’t have you flirting with everyone you know.”

“That's just my personality. Sorry if that affects you.”

“Well, it kinda does.” We both laugh and we start walking out then I hear buzz coming from my Pocket. I pull out my phone to see Jack has been texting me.

JAck

BABE!

I miss you <3

See me after lunch please in my car. I want to have some fun before class.
“Ricky?!” I looked up to Ej who was calling my name with a look on his face. He’s worried. Of course he’s worried.

“Oh uh, Sorry. It's just jack. He wants to meet up before class.”

I see Ej roll his eyes trying to not make it obvious.

“You know I saw that right?”

“Oh,uh. Yeah, I'm not going to deny it.”

“Look. I know you don’t really like him but he’s my Boyfriend E and I really want it if you would try to be nice to him.”

“I AM nice to him. He’s just a little bitch. Besides, he barely treats you enough.”

“Not true!”

“Look, I know you love him but you can’t just let him treat you like a Second class citizen.”

“He doesn't. He actually is planning a date for us tonight. I promise He’s treat me well. You know I wouldn’t lie to you.”

“I guess, but -”

As Ej was about to start rambling and then I came forward pulling him close into a hug. He clearly needs one.

“What’s up with the random hug?’

“You rant a lot. Thanks for being an overprotective bestie but I can take care of myself.”

“I think I got my ranting problems from you.”

He chuckles and leans more into the hug. You know, If i wasn’t with Jack, I would have totally gone for Ej. Especially after, well it happened and I'm in a happy relationship now.

Later that Day. Night time.

I look out of the window out of my Boyfriends car looking at my house, We just finished our 5 Month anniversary dinner and honestly couldn’t be more happier about The surprise Jack did for me.

PIC of date
“Alright babe, I’ll see you tomorrow.” I was about to get in the car when he grabbed my shoulder holding me back staring in my eyes. What the heck is he doing? Do ask me.

“Umm, Before you go. There’s something I want to talk to you about.”

“uh, can it wait. My dad’s waiting for me.”

“It’ll be quick. Umm. I don’t want you hanging with Ej anymore.”

What?! IS he serious

“Umm, Jack. I can’t do that. Ej is literally my best friend.”

“You have other friends.”

“Yeah, but they distance themselves because you told me to not hang out with them because you were afraid I would spend more time with them then you.”

“Yeah. But. My friend saw you and Ej hugging earlier today and he said you looked a bit too close hugging. Like you were cheating on me.”

“What! I would never. That's just me and Ej’s friendship.”

“Yeah well you need to not be that close with him. He always has a flirty smirk in his eye and I think he is always staring at you.”

“That's just Ej’s Personality. He just flirts with everyone. Heck, One time people thought he and Ashlyn were together until they had to confirm they were cousins. “

“But I think he causes drama between us and You know drama in a relationship isn’t good at all.”

I start to feel something on my leg when I notice his hand moving on my leg moving up closer to my cock area. I looked at him as he was staring at me with his bold steamy eyes.

“Don’t Touch me!”

SMACK

The fuck did he slap me for. Great, I think he left a mark too.

“Well, I'm not sure what you want me to do. Ej’s my best friend, and you're my boyfriend. I love you both.”

“Well then. I guess you're going to have to choose if you love us both.”

“What does that mean?” He removes his hand from my leg and moves it to my arm holding it tightly.

“Either be my Boyfriend who actually is the one saving you and not make you feel alone, or Go for Ej caswell who will leave you either way when he goes to college next year and you can’t rely on him. You can’t have both of us.”

He presses a kiss on my cheek and I feel like I have to pick between people I love so much.

“ I know you will make the right decision babe. I expect an answer tomorrow morning. Alright you can go. Also I'm sorry for hurting you but you know I just want you to be happy ”

I get down from the car as I look back to Jack giving me a death look. I can’t believe he’s making me choose. How the heck do I choose between the two of them? I can’t dump one and leave the other one hanging.

The Next day

@/School

Ej’s Pov

I get to school with Ashyln in the car with me as we arrive inside school. Today was probably going to be a day that we will never expect. I hugged my cousin goodbye and went to find my Best friend who’s usually at his locker with me. Well I know who but even saying his name in my head makes my head hurt.

Look. I know I’m supposed to support Ricky and his relationship and all but I just can’t feel the relationship with Jack isn’t going to end well.I remember , he distanced himself from our friend group because He said Jack told him they were a bad influence. He quit the musical because Jack felt it was taking a toll on their relationship and he Also gets very jealous when Ricky talks to any boy. I'm just glad he didn’t make him leave me. Ricky can’t see he's being spelled by him

Ricky looks very happy one moment with him and one moment looks very not happy. It’s clear they're toxic, but Ricky has always had bad taste in men so I can’t be surprised. And he can’t see Jack isn’t worth it but I get. WHen you're in love you do crazy stuff, I know we did. But Hey It's his life and relationship, not mine.

Oh. There he is. I want to give him a hug.

“Ricky.”

I called his name and he didn’t turn back to me.
“Ricky.”

He turned back and I saw a mark on his face. That wasn’t there before. What happened to him?

“Ricky! What happened ! Who did this?” I came closer but he pushed me a bit. He never pushes me like that.”

“I'm sorry. But w We can’t talk In fact I can’t be your friend. You're distracting me.”

HUH! What the fuck is he talking about.

“Ricky, what do you mean?”

The bell rings and Ricky slams his locker.

“I'm sorry Ej. But please leave me alone. I made a promise”

Before I could talk to him, he dashed away, leaving me behind.

“RICKY! Please!” I feel water coming out of my eyes. The last time This happened was 8 years ago. Why am I getting tears in my eyes? I don’t Cry! Especially not for a Girls or Boys.

Lunch Time

I crash In my car as I pulled my hood up and Was sitting in the back seat covering myself letting out all the tears I stored up trying to not make a scene during the school day. I just lost my best friend. My best friend I -

KNock knock.

I look up seeing Ashlyn looking for me. I open up and she comes to sit next to me. I automatically Fall into her crying into her shoulders letting it out. What's wrong with me?

“It’s ok. Let it out. I'm here.”

“Why Ashlyn?”

“Why am I crying over him! I never cry. B b But it just hurts so fucking much. What’s wrong with me,”

I let out a few snots on her shoulder. I'm not even worried about it. I just feel my heart ripping in pieces racing. I feel her arms around me as I cry,

HAH HA HA

“What?!”

Me and Ashlyn look up and see Ricky and Jack holding hands laughing getting into his car.He’s Not even upset. He's just Happy. With him.

“Ash? Why do I feel like this? “‘

“Maybe because you care for him but maybe he’s just focusing on his relationship.”

“But I thought we would be friends forever, living together til we're 60 and all.”

“Well, Jack is his Boyfriend. If you really thought he would choose, I'm not sure what to tell you. It’s not like anyone was in the picture for you.”

….

I look into space thinking of what Ashlyn said. She right, I'm not in picture anymore

“Ej? You're not talking. Is everything ok.”

“Ashlyn. *Sigh* I’m going to tell you something but you swear on your life that you won’t tell anyone, specifically Jack.”

“Umm ok. Why would I tell Jack, it's not like me and Ricky -

“I KISSED RICKY” I cut her off by blurting it out. Yes. I said what I said.

“WHAT! When? Was this before Jack or like?”

“Um, no it was um. *sniff* A month ago.”

“Was Jack and Ricky on a break or?”

“No. He cheated on him with me.”

“WHAT! Ej! You can’t just kiss people in relationships, ok!”

“Look! I wasn’t intentional or anything, it's just. *SIgh* Me and Him were just hanging out at his house and he found out his parents were getting divorced. He called me over because Jack was busy apparently and I was comforting him, and then I was thinking and BAMM! We kissed.

I was starting to have more tears start rolling out but I can’t. I can’t cry over him.

“And I guess the fucked up part is I felt fireworks inside me like, It was fate..”

Ashlyn rubs the back of my Back as I still feel my heart aching.

“Anyways, it doesn't matter. It didn't mean anything to him and he had to remind he has a Boyfriend. And Everytime I try to bring it up to heal from that moment, He avoids it. I should just be happy we were over that moment and It didn’t affect our friendship.”

“Oh ej.”

“WHat am I going to do Ashley? I just lost my best friend due to some dick and I can’t even do anything about it.”

“Well, there is one thing you can do.” I look towards Ashlun while I wipe my tears and try to pull myself together.”

“What? Listen to all because I liked a boy all night with Ice cream trapped in my room.”

“What no! You need to talk to Ricky.”

“I don't think so. Ricky made it pretty clear I was just a distraction to him.”

“If that's true, then you have to prove to him that you aren't. Even so, The Ej Caswell I know wouldn’t let a situation like this go to waste. “

Later in the day - Around 5pm

Ugh, Why does my cousin have to be right about everything? I really shouldn’t be here right now. But I also can’t lose Ricky, I just can’t. Even if we're just friends or he’s dating Jack. I need to prove to him I can not be a distraction to him.

I pull up to his house in his driveway. I noticed a car in his driveway that I never noticed before. It looked like Jack’s Car. Fuck! Jack was here. Great. I just need to get in and Get out. That’s all I need to do.

As I get down from the car. I felt something was off right away.I walked up to his front door and I rang the doorbell. After a While no one Came and I just twisted the Doorknob just to make sure It was locked. It wasn’t. Ricky would never leave the knob unlocked.

“LET ME GO! STOOP”

I'm here Screaming?? Is that Ricky?

Ricky’s Pov

TW!!// Attempted Rape and Physical Abuse!

Today Has been such a Shitty Day. I lost my best friend because I wanted to keep my boyfriend. I thought I was doing the right thing. But it feels so wrong. I don’t know why but it does, I wanted to just break down and cry. But I couldn't. Jack wasn’t ready to deal with my pain right now because I just was realizing I needed him more then Ej. He just took me to get lunch and that's all. You know I even ask myself What I see in this dude. But for some reason I still love him.

It's around 5 oclock and Me and Jack pull up to my house.I notice my dad’s not home. I guess he’s working late tonight.

“Alright! Bye Babe!” I was going to kiss his check but he swerved and looked at me.

“What are you doing? I want to come on in. “

“Oh, uh SOrry. I didn’t know. Umm, I guess you could come in. My dad’s Not home so -”

“Yeah, that's the point”

As me and Jack got to the door, As I unlocked it, I felt a pair of hands on my waist as I opened the door moving all around me. Then my lips started kissing Jack as I tried closing the door, forgetting to unlock it. We moved to the Couch as we plop down and Make out for a while, his hands were exploring my body and I just allowed it to happen. He then looks at me and says “ Let's take this upstairs.” He pulls me up the stairs and goes to my room. I notice He starts to take of Shirt and I know what is next.

“Umm babe. I’m pretty tired. Not today, I'M still very hurt from earlier.”

“But Babe! I want to be inside you, I miss your body.”

“I know but you're not caring about me right now, Ej probably hates me and I can’t even explain.”

“Ugh, This is why I told you to drop him, he's manipulating you and Trying to turn you against your own boyfriend. Let's not talk about him and do some fun stuff!”

“I knew it. I knew this was a mistake. I should have chosen Ej, at least He would have comforted me.”

And Then He did it again.

SMACK.

“Are you saying you would rather be with some self obsessed Jock rather than someone like me who knows what it's like to be hidden like you?”

“ n no Jack.But your not -”

Slap

“ I don’t care! You're a bad Boy! And Bad Boys deserve punishment !

 

He comes closer and throws me on my bed. He puts his hand on my waist and starts unzipping.

“LET GO OF ME YOU SICKO!”

I kicked him in the face and he fell down. I ran away quickly but he was faster. He grabs me and swings me back, throwing me to the ground. Shit. shit. Someone help! OWW!

“You're going to regret this babe!”

 

He takes me and puts me on the bed putting his hands back on my waist. The way I was in pain and hurt from Jack. He starts unzipping my pants, buckling it down and also takes me and turns me over.

“If you had just listened to me! This would have never happened.! Please make me feel good.”

He puts his hands on my throat choking me as he moves back towards the wall, I notice his rips of my underwear, and he started touching me di** I wanted to cry while my eyes were closed. This is not the guy I fell In love with

““LET ME GO! STOOP! PLEASE JACK!”

“SHUT UP YOU LITTLE BITCH! THIS IS WHAT LITTLE CHEATING SLUTS G-”

“GET THE FUCK OF HIM YOU FUCKER!”

I feel my throat not tense and I fall on the ground. I open my eyes and I see. EJ? Punching Jack in the face and brutally attacking him.

“IF YOU DARE TOUCH HIM AGAIN! YOUR GOING TO REGRET IT! NOW TAKE YOUR SORRY ASS OUT! AND NEVER COME NEAR RICKY AGAIN!”

I stare at Ej as he holds Jack by the neck slowly suffocating him, Despite how he’s probably going to kill him. He looks super hot doing it! What? Me calling EJ hot?!

“Ej! Stop hurting him PLease!”

EJ turns to me and looks back at jack. He lets go of him dropping Jack on the floor.

“RIcky! This isn’t over! You chose me, remember. You won’t survive. You need me!”

“GET OUT! Before I do some stupid shit that I shouldn’t do” Ej yells at jack and Jack looks at me with his devil eyes. He slowly gets up and walks away. He looks at me disappointed and He leaves the room.

TW// OVER

“RIcky! Are you -”

I collapse into Ej arms crying my eyes and feeling so hurt I’ve never had. But being in Ej’s arm seems to feel so right.I didn’t even care I was half naked with no pants on or that I Somewhat just had a breakup, I just want Ej right now.

“EJ! *Sniffs* I'm so sorry.”

“It's ok, it's ok. I'm here. Don’t apologize.”

“I don’t know why my Heart hurts so much. “

“It's ok RIcky, Just cry on to me. ” Ej's hands were wrapping around me so strongly that I felt like I was being hugged by multiple people. I lean onto his shoulder more when I feel a kiss on my forehead. Ej kissed my forehead, and I liked it.

Few Days later

It’s Been Officially One week Since the incident happened.

One week Since I broke up with Jack

One week Since I almost got Raped

One week since my life fell apart in front of me,

I remember my dad coming home that day and Was upset about the whole incident. He was so upset that He went to both the Police and the school. And he’s been talking with Ej’s dad about filing a lawsuit on Jack. Thats how hurt and upset when he found out his Son was almost raped by his Boyfriend he thought he could trust for his son.

Apparently, Jack got expelled from school, so that's one less problem and Apparently also has been arrested. I haven't been to school since the incident. It just hurts too much right now, and lucky the school understands. Ej got most of my assignments excused or brought them home for me to do.

Speaking on Ej. DId i mention how he literally missed school for three days just to be with me. And how he’s slept over since the incident to be with me. On the day it all happened, He want to DQ, Brought two gallons of ice cream and We ate it together while watching netflix. I usually would cry while doing it and lean in on his shoulder laying in my bed, but Ej didn’t seem to mind. IN fact, I'm pretty sure Ej shouldn’t be having that much dairy but he didn’t seem to care. But even with all the support I’ve gotten, I still felt broken.

It hurt so much that I had to go to therapy after the third day of the incident. The therapy has actually helped me a bit and Ej was always in the room with me. Even though I’m somewhat Over Jack, I still feel this whole thing could have been prevented, and I knew what I could have done but I didn’t do it. I remember the day like a vivid memory.

I sit on the bed with my legs crossed watching Riverdale when I hear a knock. I know it’s probably my dad trying to be the best dad he is and piss me off. But I really just want to be alone.

“Dad! Not right now please.”

Wow, I didn’t know I'm that old to you?”

I look to see Ej carrying a bag of food with him, God He really should win best friend of the year award.

“Oh hi ej? Umm what are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be in school?”

“Yes I should but I worried for you so I brought food for us. Besides, I mean I just have Math and psychology left so I’ll be fine somewhat. “

He comes next to me and sits right by me pulling out my favorite food from Chick - fil-la ever.

“Thanks. You know You really shouldn;t have to.”

“Yeah, well I wanted to.”

I smile at him as he puts his arm around my shoulder. I lean towards him as I plop my head on his shoulder.
“Hey! Umm, I know I seem like a lot of work right now, and I promise when I feel my 100%, I’ll make it up to you. No one cared for me as much as you have and I really just want to say I appreciate it.”

“Hey, no need. I did it for love. I mean you're my best friend, I know you would do the same.”

“Yeah, but you probably wouldn't have made the mistake I made. “

“God ricky! It's not your fault ok! Stop telling yourself that please. “

“But it kind of is though, If I had chosen you over Jack, then I wouldn’t be here. But I let my fear get to me.”

I stare looking into EJ’s eyes. Gosh when did he get such pretty eyes.

“Any person would have done what you did Ricky. Jack was just very controlling and toxic and Nothing you did would have changed the outcome.”

“Yeah, I guess. I guess I just feared no one would Love me like Jack claimed he did.”

“I'm pretty sure there are people who love you, probably More than what Jack gave.”

“Yeah, please. Name one person.”

“Ummm, me?”

“Yeah ! I know. We’ve been best friends for years, I love you too.”

“No Ricky! LIke I love LOVE you.”

DId I just hear him right? No way Jock like Ej caswell would ever love me.

“What?”

“Ever since we kissed that night. I have been crazy for you, it's not even funny. And I know you just got out of a relationship and you probably won't go back into dating anytime soon, but I have to tell you cause I'm going crazy on it! “

I looked into Ej’s and SOmething possessed me because I felt the instinct to just Kiss him. So I did it. I kissed my best friend. Omg it feels so sweet, and I feel so warm inside, I never feel this for Jack.

“I Love you to Caswell. Like I love you too.” I smiled at him and he pulled me closer into a hug,
“And Ricky. I know you just started to heal, so we don’t have to go in hard. We can just start out slow and we can just be lowkey. Fuck! We don’t even need to label anything, we could just be us.”

Be us. I liked that. And he’s right, I can't move on yet but I feel like EJ would be a perfect fit.

“So what do you say? Would you be interested in me?” I shut him up by pressing our lips together again and I melted more into the kiss. I honestly feel so much happier than last week.

I guess I did choose Ej.

Chapter 5: You deserve all the love

Summary:

A One shot dedicated for Ej caswell, to show he deserves more support and love.

Notes:

( PS, THis Oneshot inspiration comes from the FOX Tv show 911 season 5 if you want to find the origin of this oneshot.)

Chapter Text

Ej Caswell. One of the Popular, Best jocks in school. Straight A student, Popular teen influencer with 100K followers on instagram alone and also in all any extra activity circular clubs he does. LIke theater, which is where he meant his future Boyfriend Ricky bowen. He didn’t think he would go for Ricky, but he actually turns out to be someone who he needs. He has a perfect life, Perfect family, and a perfect relationship.

Wait, did you actually believe that last part.

Yes, me Ej caswell who everyone thinks is perfect in everything actually isn’t. My life isn’t the best as I want it to be. I’m failing Math because I was finishing up my waterpolo season, I also didn’t get into Duke and my Dad is on my throat about it, and to top it all off I have to retake My Ap biology test because I overslept this morning. SO life is going great for me, and I lost that big brand I was supposed to do. So great morning for me.
@/ School - Biology hall

“Ok, so this is the genetics of a dog, they can’t duplicate unless genes ar -

“BABE!”

SHit!

The book dropped on the floor and was looking up to my Boyfriend.

“You ok? You're really stressing on this test, I think you’ll be fine. It’s just Biology.”

“Just biology?!”

“Damm, sorry. I didn’t know you were going to be a Biologist when you're older.”

“I know. I deserved that. I'm just really stressed out because I need to pass this. I can’t fail this.”

“You’ll be a great Babe.” Ricky placed a kiss on my lips and I felt my mind going blank. What is it with one of his kisses? “And If you don’t do well on the test, Which you do well. You can do your test on me, I kinda don’t want to walk for a bit and I think you can do something for me.”

“Lol, ok Babe. I get it. Shit. I got to go. See you after class.”

“Alright see you.” I give him a hug as I feel like I need it right now before I take my test, I pull back and rush into the Biology classroom.

I enter the class and take a seat down in the middle of the classroom. Ok Ej. You got this, Your morning and last few days were rough but you got this. You study for this test you got this. You're a Caswell! Act like it and step it up!

‘Ok Students.” The teacher starts talking as she passes out the test for the class.”You have an hour to complete, Good luck, and remember to focus and not get distracted.”

20 Minutes later
Ok Ej. You're doing well, Just finish up these last 25 questions and you will be good and all set. O kay question #20. If the transformation depicted in organelle B requires oxygen, what form of energy is represented by E IV? What the fuck. We never studied this. The fuck. Oh god Shit, uhh ok skip next question. Organisms that reproduce sexually exhibit zygotic, gametic, or sporic meiosis. One way to determine the type of life cycle an organism has is by.. No, This is a joke. There is no way that we studied for this. No, This a joke. Breathe in and out Caswell! YOur stressing yourself out.

Breathe in. Breathe In…
Why Can’t I breathe out? Shit Shit. * gasp*. Fuck fuck.

I heard the pencil clinging on the desk. My hand starts shaking as I feel my breathing getting worse, My vision starts getting blurry and my body starts feeling tensing against me.

“Uhh, Ej? Are you.” I heard the teacher calling for me but I knew I wasn’t actually hearing her well. I slowly got up and I felt drowsy moving. I almost stumbled over the desk but I caught myself and the teacher ran over and grabbed me. She guided me towards the door and Pulled me outside. My vision was getting worse and my breathing was getting heavier.

“Is there anything I can help you with Ej.” The teacher pats my shoulder trying to calm me down but it was no use. “I need h h R ricky. P p pl-”

“OK! I call him down.” The teacher quickly runs back to her classroom to call for help.

Meanwhile WIth Ricky.

RIcky was in Math class with Gina, Ashlyn and Carlos as they were chit chatting as they were all working on the math Assignment Mr.mazzara assigned them. As they were all working the classwork problem, they saw the Assistant Principal rushing in targeting Ricky's eyes.

“Can I help Ms.Smith.” Mr.Mazza asked his Boss as he was confused

“ I need Mr.Bowen Immediately! And he might need his backpack. It's an emergency.”

 

“OOOH! WHat’d you do, Ricky, you're about to get a PAck down.” Carlos snickered at Ricky.

“Nothing! I swear!”

RIcky grabs his bag and packs up and heads towards the assistant principal and walks out of the class as the whole class looks at him as if he was getting arrested.

“Umm, Ms.Smith, Is everything ok. AM i in trouble?” The curly head boy asked as he felt there was something wrong.

“Oh no you're not in trouble. But we do need your help. It’s about Ej.”

Ricky froze as he heard the news. ``W what happened to Ej.”

“, By any chance do you know if he has any history with anxiety or anything.”

“Uhh, no not that I’m aware of??”

“Well, Ej had unfortunately just had a Panic attack in the Middle of class. Apparently he was taking a test and just felt a panic attack right there.”

“Ej? Having a panic attack?! Are you sure? He’s not the type of person like that. He’s never stressed.”

“Yeah, It shocked the teacher as well. He’s in the Office, he says he needs to see you apparently needs to see you.”

“Ok.”

RIcky enters the Office and sees Ej just sitting there with his red Puffy and looking so dejected. He’s never seen Ej like this. He is always the One to comfort Ricky.

“Ej!” Ricky goes over and gives him a hug. The senior automatically hugs back and presses his head against his chest. “I'm here. Are you ok.”

“No.”

“What happened? I thought you were taking your test.”

“I was. But then It was there, and It was hard, then I was shaking and I was crying. I couldn't take it.”

“I'm so sorry Babe. ”

“Yeah, they had to call the counselor and therapist to calm me down before they called you. I felt like I was going to die. “

“It's ok babe, I'm here.”

“Ricky. Can we please go.. I can’t be here.”

“Yeah babe, let's go.”

RIcky took ejs hand and they checked out of the office and Left the school entering into Ej’s car. Ricky took his keys and entered the driver seat while Ej sat in the passenger's seat.

“It's ok Babe, I’ll drive!”

“No EJ! You just had a panic attack. You need to rest!”

“I don’t need to rest.”
EJ starts to hit his laps and looks down . RIcky holds his hands and pulls Ej into his chest.

“Can you tell me what’s really going on Ej. It’s not like you to just have a panic attack like that.”

“ I can’t, I don’t know how.”

Ej pulls away from ricky and is fidgeting with his hands as he looks down on his lap,

“Babe, I'm here for you, It’s not your dad, or your teacher. It's me, your boyfriend. Tell me what’s up please.”

“ *sigh* I'm a failure.”

“No you're not EJ, you're not doing well on the test , it's not a failure..”

“No! It’s not just the TEST! I Didn’t get into Duke! My dad is about to disown me if I don’t Pass this test, and I'm literally failing Math.”

“Oh babe, why didn't you tell me all this? You could have told me.”

“ I didn’t need you to worry about me. I already feel like I let everyone down in my life. Last thing for my boyfriend to feel the same way.”

“You could never let me down..”

“I can’t take it anymore ricky. I can’t just be mad and Not end up having no one. I’m afraid of Ricky. I hate it.”

As Ej was going on about what was going on, the boy was feeling sad for him that he has to face this alone.

“ What are you afraid of babe?”

Ej looked up to RIcky in his eyes as tears were strolling down his face. Ricky has never seen Ej this hurt ever in his life.

“That I'm never ever going to be enough for anyone. That I'm never ever going to feel me ever again.”

Ricky leans into the Senior as he was breaking down in front of him. HE presses a hug to cover him and as he lets him feel loved and not hurt..

After a while as Ricky drives him and Ej back to Ricky's House.

Ej’s Pov

We arrive at Ricky’s House finally. As we pull up to his house, I notice a car in front of their house. Oh fuck, his dad is home. That’s great. Nothing says better than your boyfriend's parents seeing you crumble when you promised you'd be the one to protect his son. I’m clearly fucking up more by the mintue.

“Alright Babe. Let’s go inside. I was thinking we could go to my room and just cuddle in there for a while? I know you love to cuddle so we can do that.”

“I’m not in the mood to cuddle right now.”

“Oh, well can we umm - “

“Oh NO! Ricky. Not like that! I promise it’s not you, It’s me! We can cuddle -”

“EJ. You're fine. I’m not mad at you. I just wanted to make you happy. And I thought -”

“See! I'm making things complicated for you. I fuck everything up and Idon’tknowwhatthefuckiswrongwithme.”

As I was rambling on about everything Ricky comes in and hugs me close to him. He shut me up real quick. Why am I like this?

“Let’s go E, I think you need to lay down,”

RIcky takes my hand and goes into the house. As we enter, we Both look at the dining room as we see Ricky’s dad.

“Oh hey guys. What are you doing here, aren’t you supposed to be in school.”

“Yeah, It’s just some personal thing. Ej, want to meet me upstairs, I’ll meet you there.” Ricky kisses me on the lips as I press him a kiss back as I look down, heading slowly down stairs.

GENERAL POV

“Son? What happened”

“Umm, Ej had a Panic Attack at school.”

“Oh no. Is he ok.”

“I’m not sure. He’s very closed off about it and also is just scared. He feels no one cares for him and I try to show him I do.”

“Poor Ej. It’s Sad that he feels no one is there for him. “

“I know. He’s just convinced he’s put into his misery right now and just feels dejected. I want to help him but I really don’t know how.”

“Well, you know you care for him, but what about everyone else? I mean we can all get so caught up we don’t realize all the things that go on. “

“Wait, You actually make a good point. Any way you can stall me for an hour. I’m going to do something and I'll be gone for a while.”

“Umm , I guess? Where are you going.”

“To prove Ej wrong.”

Ricky Grabs Ej’s Car keys and runs into his car and slowly pulls out of the house and leaves.

Meanwhile back with Ej.

As Ej enters RIcky’s Bedroom he looks around the Juniors bedroom and sees how it’s all clean but a bit messy. Classic Ricky. HE slowly strolls in, dropping his backpack down and hits his bed. He would never admit it but Ricky’s bed is more comfortable than his. But he and Ricky argue about which is more comfortable and I said mine when it’s really his.

Ej lays down for a few minutes as he pulls out his phone to check his socials today. As an influencer, he should keep up with his followers and all, even if he’s not ok. As he scrolled on Instagram. He comes across a fan who made a appreciation post. Even though he felt he didn’t deserve it, he started tearing seeing the post on his feed. HE forgot his fans were there even if no one was there.

DOOR KNOCK

 

Ej quickly rises up from the bed putting his phone down as he looks at Mike coming through the doors. Not just alone, but also with food in his hand. Pasta and sauce. My favorite

“Hi ej, Thought you might need a snack.”

“Oh uhh. Thanks Mr..Bowen.”

“Ej, you've known me for over a year, you can call me mike. I promise it’s all good.”
“Sorry.. Um, where's ricky.’

‘He went to the store to pick something up for me. He should be back momentarily.”

“Oh.” Ej looked down on the floor as he was playing with his fingers.

“You know, Ej. I’m going to tell you something that not a lot of people know. Including Ricky.”

“Umm OK?”

“When I was around your age you know I was dealing with a lot of anxiety and had a few attacks in school, and one time at home.”

“Oh no. That sounds bad.”

“Yeah, It was. They put me on anxiety medicine and stuff and honestly it was a scary moment in my life.”

“How’d you overcome it.. Well assuming you're no longer through those struggles right.”

“Well, I still feel anxiety but not as much as I used to have. My last attack was about.. 17 years ago”

“How’d you do it?”

“Well, I took stock of things, I cut things out that were the cause of my anxiety, and just honestly just needed a support group for me.”

“Don’t you ever feel wrong for doing it.”

“At first, yeah. But then It’s like if it’s helping you at the end of the day, then it’s not needed.”

“And how do you know your support group?”

“Well, I think you know the answer to that. But key advice! Family isn’t always the best person to go to, sometimes it’s better to have someone who isn’t as close as the person who raised you.”

“Why are you telling me all this? Did ricky -”

“No, Ricky didn’t tell me anything. But I can tell when someone has been not ok and through stress, you just happen to let yourself in.”

“.. Thanks mr -. Mike.”

“Your welcome Ej. But eat that food, it's going to get cold.”

“You got it.”

Mike left the room and Ej started eating his pasta as he was feeling a bit better. But he still didn’t feel his place was needed.

45 Minutes later

Ej’s Pov

I finished up my pasta and started finishing up Locke and key up as I waited for ricky. I'm honestly not sure what RIcky is getting that it’s taking him forever to grab it.

KNOCK KNOCK

“Ej?”

RIcky entered the bedroom as he was looking at his Boyfriend who was laying on his bed.

“Oh hey babe. What’s up? OK just put on some shoes and hoodie. I need to take you somewhere?”

“Umm I don’t know Ricky, I wanted to just sit here for a bit.”

“Please, it'll only be five minutes.”

“*sigh*. FIne. I don’t have a hoodie though.”

“Just borrow one of mine.”

“Umm, I won’t fit you Ri.”

“Even the ones I stole from you?”

 

“Well, maybe - WAIt is that my Loui Vuitton Hoodie??!”

“Uhh well, You did say that one day I can take any hoodie I wanted.”

“Should always be specific with you. “

“Come on, I'll meet you downstairs.”

RIcky exited the room rushing down stairs and I grabbed MY hoodie from his closet and put my shoes on. I start leaving and heading downstairs. I couldn’t see Ricky as I looked around him. I looked out and saw the backyard door open. I guess I’m going outside?

As I walk outside I see something particular . I see this whole setup outside and a little girl right next ricky. WHat the fuck is going on?

“Uhh Ricky”

“Surprise. I did all this?”

Picture

“Uhh Yeah. WHy?”Ricky walked over to me so he could show him what he did.

“I did this for you because I really wanted to show that people do care for you.”

Picture of giving Ej and Ricky

“No offense Ricky. I know you care about me, You were with me the whole time it was going on today. I don’t need to remind you of the only person, Plus your dad that cares for me.”

“NO! Ej. People do care about you. And I’ll prove it”

Ricky takes Ej’s hands and walks over to the girl he was sitting next to you.

“Ej. Remember that girl who was a huge fan a while back.”

“Yeah, the one who Lost her mother and father in the fire?”

“That’s her”

I look over to see the Girl. SHe had the biggest grin and looked like she was about to cry of happy tears.

“How? I thought she lived in florida.”

“ She does, but her step parents are in town for a bit. I tried telling you earlier but you were stressed about your test.”

“Oh? What does this prove for me?”

“Well, She dm’ed me a while back and said her biggest dream would be to meet you.”

“Why, to see my humility.”

“NO! Because when she lost your parents, she saw your page and how you opened up about your traumas in life. She felt you were the only one who understood. Your smile always made her day and always looked at your socials for entertainment when she was sad. “

“Really? But I'm not even close to perfect.”

 

“Well, to her you're the most perfect person in the world. Ej, because of you, SHe went from being super heartbroken to being the happiest she’s ever been. You believe people don’t care about you, but you're wrong. A random girl who until now didn’t know you existed is happy because of you. People do care for your Ej. “

I look at the girl and back at Ricky. And seeing this girl happy about me made me feel something, A feeling I haven’t felt since I was little.

“Go on. Talk to her E.”

 

I slowly walked up to the girl as she was giggling and very happy about seeing me.

“HI, What's your name?”

“Michelle.”

“Well Michelle, Thanks for the love and support. You want a photo.”

“YES! YES! “

I grabbed my phone and got a photo of just the two of us. Honestly seeing her happy about me is something I never thought I would see.

“Thanks.”

Afterwards I gave her a hug and she was crying into my shoulders.

“Michelle, your mom's waiting in the car. It’s time to go.” RIcky said from behind us and she pulled me again into another hug.

“You should go to your mom. She’ll want you to be safe.”

“I'll miss you EJ. You have no idea how much this means to me.”

“Trust me, I feel the same way too.”

I pull from the hug and I see her walk past me going to see her mom.

“RIcky, how’d you find the girl?”

“SHe dmed me on instagram. But do you know if you believe me when I say people actually care for you.”

“I guess but I still feel like I do a lot for other people and still get treated like shit.”

“And that’s ok. But if you're doing things for others and not you. Is it really worth it.”

“... I guess not. But what My dad and What he-”

“Your dad is 40 years old, a grown ass white man who is only successful because of his parents. If that's who you're really caring about opinions then that's sad for both of us. “

“Haha. I love your sense of humor.”

 

“I know.”

Ricky pulls me into a hug and I lean into it as we close together in it.

“I love E.”

 

“Love you too. SO is the setup for design or we are actually going to spend the night here.”

“Well, we can but I was thinking if we can still have our night to ourselves. Maybe fit something up my hole.”

“Well, I can’t because I’m soft. Something needs to get me hard. Any ideas?”

MAybe..”

 

Ricky kisses me and puts his tongue in my mouth and we kiss back. So glad I have an amazing horny Boyfriend.

Next Day

Ricky’s Pov

I sat in My math class waiting for Carlos and the rest to show up. As I waited for him, I saw a familiar face talking to my teacher. I didn’t know why Ej was in my class but he’s coming over. SHit makes my breath stink, maybe he’s here for something.

“Hey babe.” He sits right next to me and I look at him confused.

“Uhh hey. What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be in biology?”

“Yeah, I thought about it and you were right. And your dad. I need to drop some things in my life. Like switching classes.”

“Oh cool, so what’d you change?”

“Well, I dropped Ap Bio, which is now this math class for the period . That college math class period I'm taking is getting switched with Astronomy and I'm going to keep Ap lang and Law and gov. There are fun classes. I’m also dropping a few extra curricular activities including water polo -”

“Wait! You dropped water polo? But Ej, you love that sport.”

“Do I, Or was just an easy ticket my dad likes for me to get into Duke.”

“Ej, I appreciate it, but are you sure like Ej, doing all this?”

“You were and dad were right, I'm doing too much to feel I have to prove people something, but after that, I realize I only need to deem myself. So, RIcky I promise I know what I did.”

“Ok, I just want you to be happy, you know.”

“I am, I think I really am.”

“Love you Ej.”

“Love you too”

I kissed Ej on the lips and I melted as he put his arm around me. Shit, we're still In class. But it doesn't matter, I am just glad and hope that Ej is getting all the love he needs.

Chapter 6: Never Have I ever... Lost My virginity (Part 1 out of 4)

Summary:

This Oneshot is based on the Netflix Tv show Never have I ever.

If you have never watched it, here's a quick layout of it.

Notes:

Disclaimer: This is just a oneshot fanfic, not everything In the show will happen here and also some things will be added to adapt to the writing. And characters are not there whole personality in the show like(Lily).

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Chapter Text

Storyline - Ben and Devi love story season 3

Main characters

Ricky Bowen - Devi

EJ Caswell - Ben

Gina Porter - fabiola

Lily - annesa

Ashlyn - Elenor

BIg red - Trent

nini salazar-roberts - Paxton

Jack - Des

Disclaimer: This is just a oneshot fanfic, not everything In the show will happen here and also some things will be added to adapt to the writing. And characters are not there whole personality in the show like(Lily).

Ricky(Devi) has been through some serious traumas in his Life. He lost his mom a few years ago due to a panic attack, He was temporarily paralized in the Legs for three months and gladly he's recovered. He's been in therapy since trying to cope with it all. Since The beginning of school, he has been in Completion in school with his Arch Nemesis Ej(Ben). They always fought in academics and also went for each other's girls. After an event, they became good friends not always competing, and they started developing romantic feelings. They kissed a few times and also went out for a bit. But, Ricky had feelings for another person as well longer than he had with Ej. Nini salazar-roberts(Paxton). One of the most popular girls in school. He always wanted to have sex with her and never got to, until one point when Nini got feelings for him back. Ricky started dating her while He was dating Ej. Long story short, Ej and nini found out they bothered to end it with Ricky. Months later Nini forgave Ricky and soon eventually Ej slowly did too, which Ej found Lily and started dating her. With Ricky forced to move on, He goes back to Nini and goes home and rekindles his feelings for her. Ej found out and realized what he lost, and now is forced to hide his past feelings.

Now that you're caught up let's get into the fanfic shall we.

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Ricky and Nini walk into school holding hands as they look at everyone staring at them and looking so shocked. They even passed Ej and Lily who EJ looked jealous but didn't give the face to be clear.

Ricky's Pov

I ran up to Ashlyn, Gina,and Lily who were all in the lounge area waiting for me.I can't believe Ricky Bowen is dating the most popular girl in school.

"So, what is it like dating the most popular girl in school?" Ashlyn asks me as I sit down.

"Well, My social status has gone up, and with all the makeout sessions in between I think it's all in the bag."

"Well, I'm happy for Ricky, but you notice things are weird around here, like I think that kid over there is staring at us."

I looked over to a kid who was staring at us intensely and lowkey freaked me out.

"Was he always here?"

"Remember Ricky, you used to give that look all the time." Damn did I.

"Hey babe." I look at Ej approaching Lily as he gives her a kiss. They are honestly so meant for each other. Like it's glad to see him move on.

"So what are we talking about?"

"Oh just how Ricky gets stares from everyone now because he is dating Nini, I mean can you blame them. Their debut today was so cute."

"Really? I I don't think I was there. Oh well. COngratulations "

"Thank you. But Tonight I think I'm going to do it."

"Ask her to marry you?" Lily questioned?

"NO! I think i'm going to have sex with her.

"OMG! Really" they all got close together as I said it

"Yeah, this is what I wanted for years, and I think tonight is the night."

"Well, you need to be prepared, We should help you after school,"

"Well, I'm out, hearing my ex talk about sleeping with someone is definitely not on my agenda."

"Well hey, maybe if I was slick enough we could've done it."

"Yeah, because everyone has a two lover situation. I laughed at ej comment and we both smiled at each other.

"Later in the day...

@/ Nini's house

I knock on the door and Nini opens up for me.

"Hey babe."

"Hey!' I hug back and press my lips against hers. I blush as she looks beautiful

Not going to lie, I was really nervous but I wanted this. Right?

"So umm, you ready? "

"Yeah. I think I am"

NIni pulls me in and takes me up to her room. She Closes the door and pushes me onto the bed as we intercourse our lips together. She then moves her arm all over our bodies and strips off my shirt and I leave her bra.

"You ready."

"Y yeah."

She goes down to my pants and unzips my jeans, then I feel the feeling of regret and also nervousness.

"Mmh, Your cock looks really good." She about to put her lips on my cock when I knew I couldn't

"NO! Nope nope uh uh."

"What, is it too slow?"

" No no. Look. Nini, It's just. I don't know if I want to do this. Like right now?"

"Oh, umm ok. THat's ok. We shouldn't rush anything we are not comfortable with."

I smile at her and press my lips against hers. "So, we want to pretend that didn't happen and just go out to eat.

"Yeah that sounds good."

NEXT DAY

GENERAL POV

 

As the day went on, Ricky was waiting for the Roster for Basketball to come out as he was waiting to see if he made the team, he slowly breathed in and out hoping he made it. He starts to pull out his phone and up his favorite song.

"Oh hey ricky" RIcky quickly turns off his phone and looks up at the jock

"Oh hey. EJ?"

'What are you doing? Oh umm just waiting for the roster."

 

"Um, it's coming out on paper?"

"Oh well I umm?"

Ej came up and quickly snatches ricky's phone from his hand

GIF-

"Let's see? Wait! you listen to the Descendants Soundtracks''

"Yes, I know I'm weird."

"Oh no, I actually like it. I like Night falls, what about you?"

"If only, Hardcore Mal stan."

Ricky tries to grab his phone from EJ and EJ is still too tall. As they were goofing off, They didn't notice Lily was walking and saw it all happen. She saw how happy her boyfriend was. She walked away and Ej and Ricky still didn't notice her. She walked away and Ej and Ricky still didn't notice her

 

"FINE! Here."

'Thank you. DOn't have to be dick sometimes."

"Speaking of dicks, how did your night Yesterday go?"

"Oh, um I decided I'm not ready for it yet."

"good for you. Me and Lily did it a while ago and it was magical."

"Yeah, I think I'm going to wait a bit. I realized I still have until senior year to lose my virginity. "

As Ricky and Ej were talking they both forgot about the roster's coming out.

Later in the Day

Ej was walking in the halls when he sees his loveable girlfriend and walks over and gives her a hug. She hugs back but is kinda hesitant

"You ok Babe. " EJ leans in and gives her a kiss and she kisses back.

"Yeah. I'm ok."

"Ok?"

Ej was about to walk away when he hears it

"Do you still have feelings for Ricky?'

"Umm? Huh. What. Why would I think that?"

 

"I know you guys had chemistry and all and I know he's dating nini but It feels like you still feel something for him. I saw you too earlier, and your busy with me have loads of fun dicking with him."

"I promise I don't. You know how ricky is!"

"Are you sure?"

EJ kisses her hardcorly making out and she delivers back to it.

"I'm sure. I love you lily. YOu don't need to worry about Ricky"

" Love you too. Are you still going to my Play rehearsal tonight?"

"Of course, and I'll be there to cheer you on"

Lily walks away and leaves Ej behind. Ej thought he didn't have feelings for RIcky anymore. RIght?

Later in the day

Ej's POV

Ok, So after arriving at Lily's rehearsal for her play, I noticed Gina was there and I sat next to her. I saw Lily on the stage and she was honestly killing it. I see her scoring and of course being the best boyfriend ever. I wish I could be just as great an actor as her.

As she was doing her Scene I noticed a text message I received from someone. I opened it up and Ricky texted me about The roster and Of course I had to make it funny for him.

I opened it up and Ricky texted me about The roster and Of course I had to make it funny for him
Lily's POV

As I look over at my boyfriend as I wrap my line, I see Ej distracted on his phone laughing texting someone. I knew who he was texting but I;m not going to be jealous about it, I don't know anything about it so I can't say anything but I feel like I should do something.

"Hey Ms.Jenn I'm going to head to the bathroom."

"Ok Dear."

I quickly go backstage and head out of the room to the bathroom. As I got in there, I felt my tears starting to slow down on my face. I shouldn't be crying over my boyfriend hanging out with his Ex. As I feel more tears come I hear the door open and I quickly wipe my tears. I turn around and I see Gina and the end of the door.

"Oh uh Hi Gina."

"Hey lily, Umm You were great at the Rehearsals, I wish I was as talented as - "

I don't know what I did, but I did it. I kissed her on the lips. I quickly realized what I did and I pulled back. This couldn't be happening. I don't even like girls. Do i?

Meanwhile with Ricky

(BTW! Author note, there more to this little mini storyline, I just couldn't write it all out, but long story short Ricky notices a lot of girls flirt with Nini and also feels shes get very close with them)

Ricky's Pov

When I was texting Ej about how The coach didn't pick us for basketball, I honestly even forgot I was at Nini's things for her Paintball Tournament playing a game with her because she wanted to. When I looked back up, I saw her with this other guy. He looked very flirty with her and I don't know what i was thinking but splat him. I take my paintball guy and enable him to the ground making him fall to the ground.

"RICKY!"

"UHH.

"What was that about?"

"He was literally flirting with you. How could you not see that."

"HE's just a friend!!"

 

"Really do all friends give you that look?"

"What's your problem ricky, IS me talking to other guys hurting you."

"Well yes, you're the most popular girl in school and I'm just a nobody who thinks I'm a slut for her."

"NO one thinks that"

"Of course not because you literally prove everyone ricky!"

"Woah ricky, you need to chill. And if you're going to think this way then you maybe should work on yourself and instead of caring on other opinions. "

"What are you saying?"

"I'm saying, I like you ricky, but I can't be with someone who's not ready to love themselves."

Nini walks past away from me looking down as she leaves me behind. Did I have my first ever breakup??

TO be continued

Notes:

Part two coming next Monday.

Alsoo.. which team are you on. Team Paxton or team Ben???

Chapter 7: Never Have I ever... Lost My virginity (Part 2 out of 4)

Summary:

Nini moved on and Ricky's about to get starstrucked.

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So after a few weeks,Ricky was finally healed from his break up from nini. He looked everyone out for a while but then he got over it and also started getting happy again. He later showed up to school in the happiest he’s been for a very long time, until his Friends drop the biggest bomb ever on him.

“Nini has a New boyfriend!”

“ASHLYN!” Lily and Gina look over to Ashlyn who blurted out the news.

“What? It was bound to come out.”

“Sorry about Ash ricky. I’m really sorry.” Lily came over next to ricky and walked over to him and gave him a side hug

“ n no! It's ok guys, It was bound to happen and now I think I’m ready for it. I mean I bet the guy is not even worth it. “

“It’s Antnonie!”

“Wait? Senior antonie! The same one who is valedictorian.”

 

‘“Yep that's the one”

“Damm! Of course she would go for him.”

“By the way, are we going to the party tonight? Big red is inviting me and all and I want to know.”

“I’m down!” Gina and Lily look at each other saying it in sync.

“Ugh I wish.” Ricky groans but remembers his event. “ But I have a family dinner with my conservative side of my family and my dad would kill me if I skipped.”

“You have too, Nini’s going if you don’t, to her it looks like you're chickening out to not see her.”

“Well, I’ll see but I don’t think I can guarantee it.”

“But anyways, I have an exciting announcement for me and Lily.” Ashlyn and RIcky look over at the two girls and both look at each other happy.

“We're Dating!”

“WHAT! Omg guys!” Ricky came over and hugged the two girls as she was very proud of them.

“No way, how did that happen, and better fact what about Ej.” Ashlyn questions

“Oh it's A interesting story,”

 

“I mean He is my ex, LET'S hear how he messed up!”

Flashback :

After Lily and Gina kissed that one day, They ignored each other as they both agreed ist was totally wrong and never to mention it again. Lily has been hanging more with Ej to forget about it. As she was hanging out with Ej, He was out of gym class and came out blabbing about his future and all.

“So, Yeah I’m sorry that I'm too good of a sports player to be on the JV team and want to provide options for the other students.”

 

“Uh huh?”

 

“Bae? Are you even paying attention? “

“Huh sorry you're just babbling on about sports and It's kinda boring!”

“SPORTS! Borining!?”

 

“I'm sorry but that's all you complain about! Literally yesterday you got upset because I didn't know what a triple three quartered flip was!”

“I just thought everyone knew, and that's not your fault I’m more educated than you.’

“Is that all you see me as!”

“What! NO I just meant -”

“Whatever I got to go!”

“Lily, wait , I didn't mean that!”

Lily shoves past him making him drop all his stuff on the ground. As Ej gets up and sees his Valentine match card he got a few days ago. He quickly hid it and also walked faster

Picture

Later in the day

“Ej! We need to talk.”

Ej turned around and saw his girlfriend looking down looking like she was about to cry.

“L lily? Babe? Are you ok?”

“No, Umm. Ej I got to be honest, I don’t think we're working out. “

“WHat? Lily w what are you talking about,

“I don’t think you respect me.”

“What? W why would you -?”

“Cause you make me feel stupid just because I don’t know sports’s you do that all the time and I’m not stupid.”

“I’m s sor--”

‘And most of the time I feel you don't even acknowledge and respect me. I deserve to be with someone who’s excited to be with me, and does not wish I was someone else. Goodbye Ej.”

Lily walks away head down and slowly heads to the bathroom trying to wipe off her tears. As she walks away, Gina sees her and follows her into the bathroom as well looking into the mirror as Lily was wiping her tears.

“Lily? Are you OK?”

“Umm, n No. I just broke up with Ej.”

“Oh no. I'm so sorry. If there’s anything -”

Lily crashes her lips onto Gina as their borderline makes out and crash onto the wall with their tongues down each other's lips.

FLASHBACK OVER:

As Lily and Gina were wrapping up their story, they interlock their fingers together and AShlyn and Ricky looked at them in happiness .

“Aww, you guys both deserve to be happy.”

 

“Yeah, Ej’s a dick, even for me who's Big Red's best friend.”

They all laugh and chatter about it.

Later in the Day

Meanwhile with ricky.

Ricky’s Pov
I get ready for this family dinner my dad is forcing me to attend to. I honestly have not talked to them at all but they were only here because we need to be closer since my Mom’s not around anymore. I wish I could just dip and head to the party and not worry about the republican homophobes who will just try to shove it down my throat.

RING RING

I looked over and Ashlyn was calling. She better not rub this party down my face.

“*SIgh* Hi ashlyn”

“Ricky! So whatever you do! You need to get down to this party!”

“Umm, you have some excuse for me.”

“Well Nini is asking for you and I told her you were coming later!”

“Ugh! Why does life have to be crumbling about this?”

 

“Just! Get your butt over here!” Ashlyn hangs up on him and Ricky goes down stairs to say hi everyone.

“SOn! Some sit. We're about to eat.”

“Umm dad, uhh I kinda have a headache, can I just stay up in my room and sleep for tomorrow.

“Are you sure? I can bring you tylenol.”

“NO! I'm good. I'm going to head to bed. Goodnight!”

RIcky heads upstairs and closes the door.

With mike

“Where’s he going?” A family member ask

“Uhh he's not feeling well.” Mike responds back

“And you're not going to check on him!”

“Um he's a Junior? He can take care of himself.”

“Wow, talk about poor parenting skills. I see Lynne not around made you go weak mike.”

Mike grunts and breathes in and out to not get on the family relatives nerves.

“Fine. I’ll check on him.”

Mike walks up to Ricky’s bedroom and opens it, he sees his son climbing out the window.

Back to RIcky

Ok, I distracted my family. Now let's change out of their clothes and into something better.

I changed and I got my phone and opened the window. As I opened it and was about to climb out, I heard a shout.

“WHAT ARE YOU DOING” SHit. I look back and see my dad

“Uhh, I dropped my phone?”

“RICHARD MICHEAL BOWEN! YOU BETTER GET YOUR BUT DOWN FROM THE WINDOW AND TELL ME WHERE YOU'RE GOING!”

Ugh. I should have been quicker than this.

“Ok,, uh I’m going to this party and I have to be there to prove someone wrong.”

“That is?”

“Yeah.”

“Well, I guess we'll talk about this later. You better get downstairs now and start a fair conversation.”

“Ugh DO i have too.”

“Yes, there family”

“Then why don’t you talk to them, not like you like them as much as I do.”

“Ricky! Their family! Be nice.”

As Mike and Ricky were talking, a family member shouted and Ricky and Mike turned.

“MIKE! HURRY UP! Don’t tell me you forgot how to take care of him. SHould I call 911?”

Ricky crosses his arms and gives a look to his father who turned back at him.

“FIne you can go.”

“Yes! Thank you dad.”

“But! One favor, My friend Drake from work has a Teenage boy. He apparently has no friends going to stanford. I told him to bring him over to rekindle you too to meet. I was going to have him come here but I'll tell him to meet you at your party.”

“You want me to talk to your work friends, nerdy kids?”

“Yes. UNless you want to stay here?”

“Fine. Thank you. “ I replied climbing out of the window heading down the tree walking and heading down to the party.

Meanwhile at the party.

“HAve you heard from Ricky Ashlyn?” Lily asks her as she's still on the phone.

‘He said he was trying to get here. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.”

“Well, I’m getting a drink. Babe, you want one?” “I’ll get a fanta, thanks babe.” Lily and Gina share a kiss as Gina gets up to get a drink .
As Gina was grabbing the drinks for her and Lily, she turned the corner and bumped into a tall guy in front of her.

“Oh! Shoot. I’m so sorry Ej.”

“No worries, I'm fine.”

Gina looked finally seeing as there was clearly awkward tension between them.

“So, umm how things are going for you.”

“Fine. Umm, I heard you and Lily got together. I want to say umm congratulations.”

“Thanks.”

“Umm, does uh she ever talk about me.”

“Yeah, this is where I leave!” As Gina starts to walk away he calls out for her. Which made her turn back.

“I’m sorry oK! Look I know I can be a real dick sometimes and I get why you don’t like me”

“It’s not that I don’t like you Ej, I just don’t like how you treated my friends in the past. You were a real jerk to Lily.”

“Yeah. Can’t argue with that one.”

“And you were super mean to Ricky for like years.”

“Hey that’s not fair, he was also mean to me too.”

“Yeah but you use the UN which is pretty brutal.”

“YEAH HE ALSO BROKE MY HEART so.”

“Wait? He broke your heart?”

“Well, yeah. Kinda.”

“Oh, sorry. I didn’t know it was that deep.”

“Yeah,well you probably don’t need to tell him that.”

Gina nods her head “Ok.”
“I’ll work on being less condescending.”

Gina nods and EJ and walks back to her friends. She didn’t know Ej was hurt that badly when he played him.

Meanwhile with Ricky.

RIcky’s Pov.

I finally arrived at the Party and I automatically saw Ashlyn in the area.

“HEy ashlyn. I'm here.”

“Ricky, you're finally here. What convinced you dad?”

“He said I could come if this Loser kid from my dad’s coworkers comes. Apparently he has no friends and is a total nerd and is apparently trying to go to stanford or something.”

“Well, sounds sad for you.”

“RIcky! You're here.” Gina came over and gave Ricky a hug.

“Yeah, I know. Now, if any of you see some dorky loser tall kid coming in, let me know.”

As Ricky said, Ashlyn, Lily and GIna looked over at the door looking almost staring.

“Well, there's a tall kid walking in, but he's definitely not dorky.”

“What?”

I turned around and I saw the kid, he was tall, he had muscular arms and was definitely a jock looking type. Damn is that the same kid

“Hi, I’m Jack, are you ricky?”

To be continued

Chapter 8: Never Have I ever... Lost My virginity (Part 3 out of 4)

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"Hi, I'm Jack, are you ricky?"

" I i I"

 

"Ricky, we use our words to remember..." Gina whispers in his ears

 

"What?" RIcky quickly got out of his trance and looked at the kid. "Yeah, I'm ricky."

"You good? You look starstruck."

"That's because He thought you were going to be loser, but you're definitely not."Lily says with Ricky giving her a side look of embarrassment,

"Wait, you thought I was going to be a loser?" Jack questioned as Ricky turned slowly to his face in stutter.

"Well um.. Yes! But in my defense, with the cultural context clues given to me and -"

"Because I'm from a Rich Private High school?"

 

"WHAT! No, ofc not" As Rick tries to step away from the conservation Jack starts drifting away.

""Wait! No, Jack. I'm so sorry if I offended you, but come on let's be honest There A lot of nerdy RIch Privilege White guys who go to private schools. "

"Huh, not the first guy who's told me that honestly. KIDDING!"

"Look Jack.*Sighs* I'm so sorry, lets pretend I didn't say any of that and let's get a drink and -"

 

As Ricky turns to lead Jack to the drinks he sees what he was dreading the night of. Seeing Nini making out with her new Boyfriend On the Dancefloor with their hands all over each other and making Ricky realize he isn't ready for what was going to come.

"Actually, I'm Sorry." RIcky quickly walks past away from Jack and goes out heading to the front door as he sits down on the stairs. As he settles on the stairs, he sits down and starts tearing up a bit on the stairs. I guess he isn't ready to see the girl of his dreams moving on from him.

"Hey?" RIcky turns, seeing Jack at his angle, looking down from him. "You ok? One minute you were apologizing to me for being Rich and next you're crying."

"Oh, umm, I'm sorry.*Sniffles* That Was my ex"

"Oh. I see."

"Yeah um, I thought I was ready to see him with someone new. Even when I practice with the stuffed bear I have in my room but.. I guess that didn't help"

"Well look,! Now it's done, you saw your ex with someone else. You survived and now that's the worse it was going to be."

"Yeah I guess."

RIcky looks at Jck who gives him a smile.

"Umm, quick question. How come someone like you has no friends?"

What?! I have tons of friends!"

"My dad said to take you tonight because all your friends ditched you. Another reason I thought you were a dork."

"Oh! I see. My dad loves to exaggerate. It's only one of my friends who isn't talking to me right now. And it's because I hooked up with a guy she liked."

"Twist! So you're not a dork. You're just a bad person?"

"NO! I didn't know she liked him and she should've said something before living on a boat with him for three months. Everyone knows a semester at sea is a floating hookup party."

RIcky chuckles and Jack comes sitting closer to Ricky.

Ricky looked him in the eye and started a bit of butterflies. "So to clear the air. You're not a dork. You're not a jerk. So you're a nice cool person?"

 

"Yeah. And maybe I could help you out. What if, Me and you went back out there and made your ex jealous? Kinda seems fun right? Well, assuming you're into guys I should've asked ."

"Oh right. Yes I'm bisexual. And sure."

Jack gets up from the stairwell and picks up Ricky's hand for him to get up. HE slowly leads him back into the house. They head into the dance floor and are a few feet away from Nini and Antonite.

"All right I think we're the exact same in his look."

Jack quickly turns his hand and twirls rickys moving into his arms as they were in eye and eye looking towards each other. Ricky didn't even remember as he was staring into Jack's Eye not even noticing Nini staring at him with a bit of jealousy.

THE NEXT DAY

As the day went on, RIcky was still daydreaming about Jack and how he actually could have found a new person to move on with. There's just one problem RIcky forgot to do. Get Jack's Phone number. He was so in the moment with everything he didn't remember for his number because he knew there was a spark between the two. Ricky was daydreaming in his chemistry class as a loud thud on his desk ruined his thinking.

"Ej! What the heck."

"Sorry Bowen, you looked possessed." Ej grinned as he sat at his desk setting up for class.

'Well, I was just daydreaming. "

"About what. Oh wait That's right, I don't care."

"Whatever."

"Just saying Bowen, If you're daydreaming about someone, just try not to double standard them."

 

"Oh please, How many girls have you gotten with since Lily dumped your sorry ass."

"ENough to remember I've slammed dick in peoples asses."

"UGh, Dammit. Curse me and pathetic virgin life."

RIcky and Ej giggle at each other as they turn to their teacher about their lecture.

After Class

"BOWEN!"

RIcky turns around to see Ej calling him.

"Yes ej?"

"Look, So this group project. We both hate working with others on your intense extrovert skills and you're the only person that will stand me working with you, so Me and you work on this chemistry project."

"Sure, I mean It's not like anyone else was going to work with me"

"OH!" Ricky and EJ turn, seeing Big Red around the corner, looking at them eavesdropping. "How are my two best friends doing?"

"Red IS this your attempt to try to be in a group to get a good grade?"

"WHAT!? No. Why would I ever think of doing that?"

"Ok. But We're not going to be your slaves."

"OK! Chill."

RIcky smiles and looks at both EJ and Red.''So How are we going to do this. "

"Well, with my packed schedule and all the homework I got, I'm doing I think I can schedule around -"

"WOAH WOAH WOAH WAOH Caswell! We're not going to abide by your psycho schedule. We can meet at my house After school. And Don't Be Late!"

"Why do you make the call?"

"Because Unlike you I can obtain a schedule well enough where I'm not stressing myself out. "

"At least when I go for people I'm not the type to get jealous."

"At least I'm not forgetting to make amends for my girlfriend."

"Umm. '' Red bits in between the Two boys arguing. " I'm sorry to interrupt but are you sure this is going to work out with the two for you always arguing. "

"Oh yeah. We'll be fine. It's just how we are."

"Yeah. We have a hate-Nice conversation. You'll get used to it eventually."

"But yeah. I guess I'll meet at your house down,."

"Yeah you better be."

Later at Ricky's House.

Ej and Big red are at Ricky's House as they all sit down on the floor in a circle with their textbooks out discussing the project they have to complete. Ricky and Ej were carrying the project mainly as Big red was trying to be smart in the project but clearly didn't know what he was doing.

"Big Red. How the heck are you in AP chemistry." Ricky askes with a concerned look as the response Red gave him was a bit interesting.

"Oh. I just signed up. I saw the AP and thought it was something cool in it. I guess I was wrong. But it's worth it because, If I get a D, Pretty much counts as a C."

"Alright.. Good for you." Ej responds with a sarcastic look on his face.

As Ricky, Ej, and Big red were talking and get a bit side tracked, Mike burst through the door with Ricky's Landry

"Ricky! Are you?'"Mike looks at the two other boys in Ricky's room. "Ricky!What did I tell you about closing the door when you're with Boys are here! Or girls."

"Don't worry Dad. You do not have to worry about these jackasses. They barely register as boys to me."

Ej gave him an offended look as Ricky smiled in gladness.

"Anyways, Fine. Drakes is coming over for Diner, Will you be joining us."

"Nah, I'm good. I'll just have some frozen Crab later."

Mike's dad was about to leave when he looked at Ej and kept the door open just in case. He quickly walked off smiling at his son leaving RIcky in Embarrassment.

" I wish My dad was just as fun as yours." RIcky and Ej look at Big Red as Ricky was still in embarrassment from his fathers actions.

One hour later.

Ej's POV

We finished up our work for the day and me and Red thought it was good to go home. As we get down stairs, I see Mike and his friend helping out setting up for Dinner.

"Alright Guys. I'll compile our work together and send it over to Ben, since He was ink." As ricky was explaining his finishing up Mike intrudes asking if me and Red wanted to stay

"I wish I could, Sir, but I actually have to get ready for my Waterpolo tournament tomorrow morning. "

As I was talking, A random blonde teenage kid came out of the kitchen bringing in some Chips on the table

"Damn! I didn't think Waterpolo included training!"

"Oh! It's you."

"Hey ricky."

WHO THE DICK IS THIS! And why is he looking at him like it's Ryan gosling holding a puppy.

"Dad. Can I speak with you for a moment." RIcky pulls Mike out of the dining room to the side, being able to hear their whole conversation.

"You didn't tell me we had guests over!"

"I did! Literally thirty minutes ago

"You didn't tell me his son was coming too! Gosh!

Ricky went back upstairs and quickly slammed the door. Why was he going upstairs, and why was This kid staring at him.

"Actually. I'd like to stay for dinner. It smells delicious. " I came forward to sit at the dining table as I sat and the kid coming sat in front of me.

After a while, Ricky came back downstairs in a more going out outfit. Not sure why he's needed to impress anyone but go off Ig?

"So. Jack. How are things going for you!"

Jack. Who the hell names the kid jack. Well I guess I can't speak since my name is literally not any better.

"Things are going good."

"So, have you umm been at the party and all. Anything you forgot to do or mention."

"Not that I can think of, no."

 

"Oh cool."

Ugh. I can already see how this ending up for hiom. This dude must have hit it off on Ricky and completely Ghosted him. I really shouldn't feel bad for Bowen, But for some reason I do.

"Also!" I turn to Jack's dad who's praising giving his son a big smile on his. " DO you want to tell them, son?"

"No! Dad, let's not blab about it."

"Ok. If you won't I will. Jack got into UCLA"

COUGH COUGH

I choke up out of a pint of jealousy as that's my dream school I want to get into.

"Ej are you ok." Mr.Bowen turns as my coughing was giving a look to everyone.

"Yeah. I'm good. Actually, I just remember I need to get that homework taken care of. I should honestly get going."

"Oh, I'll walk out."

"Umm thanks bowen? Bye everyone."

I quickly got out with my bag and jacket quickly ditching the dinner as Fast as I needed to. As I got outside, Ricky was next to me giving the dead eye look.

"WHat?"

"What was that all about? You were totally jealous."

"Jealous?! Jealous of what?'

 

"Jealous of Jack. You totally were jealous he went into UCLA which is your dream school."

"Oh well, I know it's not that hard to get into it. But you know I wasn't the one trying to get him to talk about you"

"What! Never. I just wanted to keep a calm conversation."

"It's ok Bowen. I just didn't know you try too hard to impress people."

 

"Sooo... DO we talk about people we like with each other now or something or?"

"I guess.."

"*sigh* Ok. So I met him at that party a while ago and we hit it off, but I haven't heard from him since. Probably mainly because I forgot to get his number."

"Yikes, didn't know that he could be so forgettable to you."

"Ej!" He punches me in the shoulder for a joke and oh boy, It did hurt. "This is Serious!"

"Ok. Ok. If you want my advice, stop trying so hard. Just be yourself and Ask him out."

"Really? You think?"

"Yeah. What do you have to lose, Certainly not your dignity."

 

"You want me to punch you again?"

"NO! I'm good." I quickly dodge the boy and quickly walk past. Hopefully my advice is helpful to him.

The next Day

Ej was walking towards his class when he got a tap from behind his back looking towards seeing the brunette boy right in front of his eyes.

"Oh hey Ricky?"

"Hi! So guess what."

"You're finally dropping sports?!"

"No! You wish.. Jack and I are going out!"

"Oh! Really how'd that come out."

"I just took your advice and Asked him out. "

"Oh good, I'm happy for you. Honestly."

"And all thanks to you?"

"Yeah! You think. I know I'm the best. Just Don't fuck it up Bowen"

"Yeah, I think My relationship status is 100% better than yours now."

RIcky walks away from Ej with his cocky smile and Ej feels happy that RIcky was able to find someone he liked. Even if it wasn't him.

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Chapter 9: Never Have I ever... Lost My virginity (Part 4 out of 4)

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Few Weeks later

After a while, Jack and Ricky were finally officially together. It is the happiest both of boys have ever been and even with the ups and downs they both have had, they know it's ok since they both are good. It's the end of the day, and Both Ricky and Jack were at Lily's Theatre performance and they had come in sitting next to their dads and were excited about the play.

"You know, I actually never been to play."

"You what! Have you ever been to a play?"

"Yeah, I thought it was just, Idk."

"Wow. Don't let Lily hear that. She will be super offended." Ricky looks at Jack with his big smile." You know I just realized the last time I've been to play was .... "

"Ricky? You ok?"

"Oh yeah. I'm fine. "

"You sure?"

"Yes Babe. I'm good."

"Alright, If you're sure." Jack presses his lips against Ricky's and hovers his hand over around his neck.

"I'm going to meet up with Lily real Quick. Just to see how she is."

 

"Ok, I'll be here."

After Ricky Walked away from Jack, he felt his eyelids rushing with water feeling upon him. He wasn't ready to break down in front of his boyfriend. He instinaly rushed into the bathroom and started hyperventilating . He wanted to be here,but he couldn't.

"RIcky?!" Ricky turns around and sees his Boyfriend's dad right behind him. "Hey, Hey are you ok."

"Umm, I I think, " " Drake quickly gets down on Ricky's level on the floor and sat right beside him

"Ok. Breathe in. Breathe out. You're doing good."

RIcky does what Drake says and slowly breathes in and out . He starts feeling the stress coming down and feels more calm in him.

"OK. I think you're doing better. Now, Tell me what's wrong."

"I, I think, saw my mom in the audience. This was the place s she,"

"It's ok. You don't need to say more. You know if you don't want to, we can leave right now. No one's forcing you to be here."

"No. I think I'm good. I want to stay, My mom would want the same."

"Ok. But if you feel stressed about it,we can go if you want to."

"Thank's Drake."

"No problem, come on. Let's go."

Drake gets up from the floor helping Ricky get up. They both walk back heading to their seats in the auditorium.

A week later

@/School

RIcky's POV

It's been a week since the play and Jack and I have barely hung out. He has been busy, apparently he traveled to california for his early admission into UCLA. and has been just very busy lately. We also haven't texted that much either. I hope I didn't do anything wrong for him to ghost me. I mean NO! He isn't ghosting me. He's just busy. That's all .

"Hey. Bowen. Can I talk to you for a minute?"

I turn to see EJ standing right next to me with another one of his questions.

"Sure. I only need thirty seconds. Jean is too skinny, jackets overlooked and looks like your air forces are creased."

"Got it. Sick burn. But like actually I need to talk to you about something serious.."

"Ok?"

"Umm so. I don't know how to tell you this but umm Let me just tell you what happened."

Flashback :

As Lily wrapped up the performance and everyone was ready to go, Ej was standing by his locker waiting for Lily to finish so he could talk to her but he then heard a familiar voice? Jack? And his dad? I

"Listen before Mike and RIcky come out, I need to talk to you. I'm not sure about you dating too. "

"What? WHy Dad?"

"Because Jack, I'm not sure he's the one for you.. Earlier tonight, I saw him having an anxiety attack in the bathroom being hysterical. He said he saw his mom in the audience."

"Oh my god. Is He ok?"

"He's fine, but Son. That boy has issues. "

"I think you're overreacting, it's fine."

"It's not fine. You're too young to be dealing with all that stress. I want you to end things, and I'm not changing my mind!"

Flashback:

Back to Ricky's POV

"Yeah. I'm sorry Bowen. I didn't want it to be true."

...

"Well, then I guess you must have misunderstood things because me and Jack are still together."

"Soo, he's been ignoring you since then?"

'Well, umm. No! He's just been busy lately and sometimes we can't always see each other."

"So he is slowly fading you?"

"It's not slow fade slowly!"

Yeah, Jack may be. But Ej can't be right. He just can't! OK!

"RIght, so he's slowly fading from you since"

"You know what EJ! You've been throwing Digs at Jack since you met him. You're just jealous because you're lonely and miserable! And want everyone to suffer like you do! So here's a quick fade for you. BYE!"

I quickly walk away from EJ upset. I can't believe he's trying to sabotage my own relationship. I thought he was better than this but I guess not.

Lunch -

"I mean Ej's Full of shit right! JAck is just busy right? He's just making sure he dosent get the stupid dorms with the morons."

"Yeah! Fuck Ej, You and Jack are perferct. He's probably bragging to his whole people in Los Angeles about his super Hot Boyfriend." Yeah. Lily know's EJ also full of shit

"Umm. I think he's getting coffee with his friends."

Huh. What did Gina say?"

 

"What?!"

"Ok, so I happened to stumble on Jack's friend Addisons Instagram, because you know she seemed cool. ANd posted this story. You can clearly see the reflection of Jack in the story t starbucks."

"WHAT!" I can't believe this. Ej was.. Actually right. I pulled my phone out of my phone and quickly pulled up Jack's contact. I need to see if he'll lie or not.

Text Messages;

Ricky: Hey, How UCLA? Send a pic

1 minute later

*Pic Attached*

It's going great, the sun's beaming is hot.

Text messages end:

"OMg! What an asshole. WE have to confront him, we need to confront him!"

"Ugh, I wish but I need to do a fitting for Tomorrow's show."

"I'll come with you RIcky."

"Thanks Gina. Let's go!"

@/ Starbucks

I got to Starbucks hoping that this was just some misunderstanding. I mean JAck likes me and wouldn't ghost me. BUt when I got there with Gina, we saw him. SItting at the table with his friend laughing. Asshole.

"Well, well ,well! I knew UCLA had a sprawling campus, but I didn't know it went all the way to Salt Lake city?!" I can tell Jack was embarrassed.

"Ricky? I I can explain -"

"Explain what? That you and your Dad decided to break up with me, But you didn't want to let me know? Yeah. You had a pretty public conversation at my school, and I got eyes everywhere!"

"Ricky I'm Really sorry, I mean I don't know what to do. Like I really don't want to break up -"

"Then Don't."

"I can't go against my own dad?!"

"WHy not? I do it all the time."

"Look. RIcky, you're cool and all, but like dating you isn't worth pissing my Da. " WHat the fuck? What did I ever see in this guy? "I mean He still pays for my phone bill..."

I look at his face and then Look at his coffee drink. I don't know what got into me but I took his drink, opened up the link and splashed it on his face. And yep, he was soaking wet.

"Were Done Jack!" I threw the cup on the floor and quickly stormed out of the Cafe and headed back outside, Gina quickly followed me as I tried not to cry about it. But the tears were starting to come. Gina wraps her arms around me as I was trying my best not to cry but I ended up Breaking down in her hands.

2 days later

It's a New day, and Honestly. After that whole situation with Jack, I'm ready for a new me, with No Relationship standing in my way. As I got to school, I was greeted by Ashlyn and Gina who were both talking about how Ashlyn lost her virginity to Big Red. She was very happy and serious about it.

"Wait? So you lost your virginity while standing up?"

 

"Yes! It was very easy and pleasurable, I don't know why people say it's hard."

Great. MY friend lost her virginity before me, well at least me and Gina are virgins together. As we were talking, I saw someone near the tables and I noticed and realized something.

"Hey guys, I'll catch up. I have something I need to take care of." THe both nod and walked towards them as I headed up to the tall kid.

"Uh. Hi ej... Wait, are you drawing?"

"Yep, If you must know, I do it to help me relieve stress. Is there something you need?"

"Yeah. I'm really sorry about what I said. You were right. Jack was going to break up with me, But I did it before he could." As I said while sitting down on the chair, I sit a few feet away from him so I can be kinda not too distant.

"I'm sorry to hear about that."

"Listen, I don't think you're miserable, you're more of a loveable crank."

"This is a terrible apology.."

 

"Yeah. I know. Look I only lashed out on you because I was embarrassed. I could tell I was heading to another MAssive ROmantic failure."

"It's cool. I think you dodge a bullet for yourself, Dad's like those only get worse by time."

 

I smile as I lean back in exhaustion. "Well, When I die a Virgin, tell people It wasn't for lack of trying."

"You're not going to die Virgin Bowen."

" I don't mean, It's not looking good for me."

"Well If your still a virgin on your deathbed, I'll come and have sex with you."

What? Is he actually serious?

"Oh really, you would do that? Even if I'm old and crinkly and have no teeth?"

"Yeah sure." As he was speaking he ripped a piece from his paper with writing on it and handed it to me "But Don't be surprised if I still look great, Caswell's do age better."

I looked at it and said "One free bonk."

"Great, Yeah this totally doesn't make me feel less pathetic."

"Wow. You're welcome. "

Skip Forward to the Last week of school lol.

No One's Pov

It was the last week of school, Ricky, Ashlyn, Gina, and Lily and I were all at Graduation congratulating NIni on finishing her Senior year of high school. They all came around to congratulate her for finishing up. As graduation was over, The four of them were all at the drink stand talking about Senior Year and were also talking about Gina and Lily officially both losing their virginity to each other. LEaving ricky uncomfortable, he was still the only virgin in the group. As they were talking, a familiar person came up and Ricky froze hearing their voice.

"Ricky?"

RIcky turns around seeing Jack behind him, wondering what he was doing.

"JAck? W what are you doing here?"

"I um, Have a Friend graduating here and I Didn't know you would be here."

"What do you want?"

"Can we talk please? "

"Is it life or death?"

"Umm well-"

"Then I don't need to hear it."

"Please?"

"Ugh, FIne."

RIcky and Jack were walking to somewhere more private as they try to not draw attention, when they were walking, They Didn't notice EJ was around the corner. EJ saw was going to eavesdrop but didn't.

"What is it Jack?"

As soon Ricky talked, Jack instantly pressed his lips against RIckys and Ricky was about to kiss back but quickly pushed him away.

"What the fuck are you doing?"

"I miss you Ricky!"

"Well, I don't! You left me heartbroken."

" I swear I didn't want to break up with you. I just want a second chance, we can date in secret -"

"No jack, I'm not doing this with you."

Ricky storms off away from Jack and quickly walks past outside standing outside. As he does, He feels a presence behind him.

"Go Away Jack!"

"It's not him."

RIcky turns around and sees Ej besides him and is confused.

"What are you doing here? Can you not read the room?"

 

"I - I saw you and Jack. Did he hurt you."

"Why do you care?"

"Because it looks like you were about to cry."

"No! Why do you keep caring about me? You Told me about JAck breaking up with me, you kept helping me even after I cheated on you, you're caring now, and WHY?"

"Because, who wouldn't care for you "

"I literally have an annoying problematic personality which I remember you can't stand."

"Hey, I Like your personality. Ok"

"You called me homewreck for a whole month twice a day?"

"Yeah as a joke du!"

"Then why do you care about, Clearly have a good explanation?"

"Because, You deserve to be happy and anyone who doesn't see how amazing you are and how talented you are and wouldn't dump you for not being yourself should have to deal with you. "

Ricky was shocked. Caswell actually cares about me being happy. Wait, why does my stomach feel in knots, why does he feel like it is about to explode. Why is this feeling back?

"Ricky!"

RIcky and Ej tun looking at Nini who was in her Cap and Gown giving RIcky a hug and was all excited.

"COngrats Nini. I'm so proud of you."

"I should be thanking you, I mean you did carry me and also helped tutor me when I was literally on the grind. "

As Ricky and Nini were talking, Ej interrupted the conversation looking back towards the boy.

"Ok. I need to get going. Bye Nini. See you later Bowen."

As ej was walking away Ricky turned around looking at him as he walked away, It's clear he forgot how his feelings for EJ used to be very strong.

"Do you still like him?"

Ricky turned back at NIni as she was talking to him and got out of lost thought.

"Umm, I honestly don't even know at this point. "

"Well, I do know that if you like someone and they walk away and you look back at them, it means you like them."

"Feelings are just so confusing sometimes, Like.."

"Tell me about it. Just remember Ricky, Don't be someone who isn't yourself, and just even when things look off, Trust the process. Be you."

"Yeah, that's something the New me would say. "

Done

 

 

 

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Ricky's POV

After the Graduation and walking home from school, I couldn't stop thinking about what Ej had said, and the butterfly knots in my stomach. Like this couldn't be something that happens. I felt this feeling for Jack, and Even Nini. But this was different. I felt it tearing my stomach worse. AS I entered the door, My dad was sitting on the couch drinking his beer on the couch while He spots me going upstairs.

"Son, are you ok?"

".. Yeah I'm a good dad."

"Ok, Call me if you need me."

As I go upstairs and enter my bedroom and quickly lay on the Bed. I still don't know how I feel. I've had conversations with Ej all the time, I never felt this feeling till now. It's a New me. I don't want a relationship or anything? Or do I after Jack right now. How do I even know if this is something I want right now?

I put my hands inside my jacket and I felt something I don't remember. I lifted the piece of paper and then it hit me.

Flashback:

"Well If your still a virgin on your death bed, I'll come and have sex with you."

What? Is he actually serious?

"Oh really, you would do that? Even if I'm old and crinkly and have no teeth?"

"Yeah sure." As he was speaking he ripped a piece from his paper with writing on it and handed it to me "But Don't be surprised if I still look great, Caswell's do age better."

I looked at it and said "One free bonk."

"Great, Yeah this totally doesn't make me feel less pathetic."

"Wow. You're welcome. "

Flashback Over:

 

Wait, That's it. There is something from the old me I want, and I think I know I want this. And Who I would want it to be with.

I quickly take my backpack and quickly pack some few essentials and clothes for tomorrow. I get everything and I head downstairs ready for my Uber to arrive as I need to meet someone.

"Where are you going Ricky?"

"I'm heading to sleep at a friend's house. If that's ok with you?"

"Oh that's fine, Just don't do something stupid."

" I won't. I'll enjoy it."

I leave the house and Get into my Uber. I give them the address and head out to my destination.

@/ Unknown Place

I get to the house and His Caretaker lets me in as I head up to his bedroom door and take a deep breath. I think I know I need to do what I need to do. I thought I wanted it with Nini, But now I know why.

I Knock on his bedroom door, and wait as comes to the door. When he opens the door he's just in a towel with no shirt and his hair is still wet. He must have gotten out of the shower.

"Hi. Umm you care taker let me in. "

"Ok, what is bowen?"

I hand Ej the piece of paper and I quickly read it and remember and look up to me.

"If you're still down?"

Ej had a big smile on his face gives me a nod coming into his bedroom

I quickly come in and he quickly closes the door and our lips finally connect. Tonight I actually lost my virginity. To my Best enemy.

Finished!

Chapter 10: Highschool Apocalypse

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

Ricky’s POV

You know when they say your life always starts right after High school. Well FUck whoever says that because My life started right during my Junior year of High school. Not that I asked for it or anything but Personally, I wish That Day i would have done things differently. I wished I wouldn’t wouldn’t have gone to the fucked up party, I wished I would have gone into that one room with that one girl. I wish I had known what I was setting myself up for.

Things In High school before were just so much simpler . Not having to worry about much besides school, relationships, or anything. The only thing I had to worry about was my parents' drama. I had My mom who abandoned me, and caused her marriage to fall apart, and My dad who was always there for me. But, He’s getting older now and I can’t depend on him like I used to.Now I’m stuck Paying Taxes, stuck paying for this 2 bedroom apartment, and also Stuck taking care of my 9 Year old. Micheal Jean John Bowen.

When I was in Junior High school, I Had already been in too many relationships and hookups to determine whether or not to determine my love life. After All of them and knowing the hard consequences it cost me, I know I don't anymore. I only narrowed it to about 4 people that I actually had strong feelings for. nini salazar-roberts, Caden Stone, E.J. Caswell, and Lily Kitrell(PLease I don’t know her real last please)

Nini. We met during Elementary school, and got together at the end of 8th grade. When we got together we were on and off for about a year but I did truly feel love towards her. Even when we weren’t together. Then During ending of freshman year, she Came out to me that she was actually a Lesbian and Dating me more just proved to her that She has no attraction to males. Yep, I caused a girl to go lesbian. But That Love is long gone. I last saw her last year with her New girlfriend, someone named Tina or Gina? I don’t know but at least she is happy. Good for her.

Caden Stone. While me and Nini were Off during our relationship. I met this one Guy named Caden during Homecoming and honestly I could tell something was different about him. He was the first Guy I ever fell for one. And Two, he also had that spark most boys which our idiots don’t have. So, I’m pretty sure He was my awakening. However, after Me and Nini got back together, I totally started ghosting him ,which is my fault. I'll take the blame for tanking it but Later found out he actually had a girlfriend the entire time so I pretty much was his side chick. He tried to apologize but that spark was long gone.

Ej Caswell. Ugh, this one is a Nightmare and Honestly. I still don’t even know how this one even came to come. Ej was probably one of the few People that Actually lasted. We met over the summer and Went into Junior year as a couple. Now, I was already warned by many people including a few of my own friends at the time that EJ was a player and was only going to try to break my heart. Why didn't I listen? I honestly don't know. Now, Ej never technically cheated on me, thank God, but that doesn't mean he didn’t still break my heart when he left me alone. It was my second worst breakup ever honestly.

Last, and Finally. Lily Kittrell. This one was unexpected but I guess That's what she does best. After my breakup with Ej, I honestly needed a distraction. I moved on, and honestly I got invited to this party through Carlos and Of course, I wasn’t going to look like a pussy so I decided to attend. When I got there, It was cool until I saw Caden and Ej both making out at the end of the hall. I immediately left the living room and I bumped into Lily. I didn’t really know her or anything but she comforted me and well one thing led to another, I woke up laying next to her in her bed. It was a fun night. But, that night Changed everything. I was so upset and just happy to move on from Ej that I forgot a very important step. Protection.

As you can see, my Life isn’t that nice to me since High school. I honestly don’t even know why all of these traumas have to affect me as much as they do. Now, I’m living in a life that’s Not even sure why this has to happen to Me but it did and now all I know is my Job working as a teacher isn’t helping me much either.

Door Knock.

“Daddy!”

Shit, I lost my trace of thought. I was interrupted by the voice of my 9 year old son who just happened to forget to knock.

“Yes Michael?”

 

“I want Pancakes.”

 

“There’s some in the Fridge, Just warm some up.”

“I thought you said I couldn’t use it until I’m 10?”

Shit. I did say that.

“Right.. Umm, Actually let's not attempt that. Let’s go shall we. “ I get out of my bed as I walk down to the kitchen with him looking for the pancakes in the fridge. I then realize I said the same thing yesterday and we have no food in the fridge.

“Uhh, Bad news Kiddo, Looks like we're out of food..”

“DADDY! I’m hungry, can't we get McDonalds or something?”

“You think I’m made of money or something.”

“You work at school, doesn't school make the best money?”

“Yeah, I wish. I mean better paying than a teacher but still.”

“Soo mcdonalds?”

“No! We're going to go to your Grandfather's house for that.”

“Yeah. Grandpa Mike,”

“Come one, let's get you ready.’

After My hectic morning, I Finally was able to get out the door of my apartment with Micheal on the side ready to head out. As I head out, I see a big Yellow paper on the door of my apartment. Eviction Notice.. What the fuck??

 

“Daddy, what’s the Paper on the door,.’

 

“Uhh, Nothing on. Just a little prank thing.”

“What’s a prank Dad?”

“Uhh, It's like a joke you pull on something but they can be a bit extreme.”

“I don’t get it.”

“You will eventually. Don’t worry son, But let's go get food.”

25 minutes later

Me and Micheal get to the front door of my Dad’s door, Micheal Knocks on the door before I can. Not surprising, A Bowen thing to do. After a few minutes, My Dad finally opens the door and smiles when he sees us.

“Ricky, Micheal. How are you boys doing.”

“DOing Great grandpa!”

“What are you doing around here?”

“Well, um dad, You see.. “

“Let me guess. Out of food again son.”

“*SIgh* Yes.”

“Come in. You're lucky I just made breakfast.”

Me and Micheal walked into the house and Quickly made our way into the kitchen. My dad was right. He did make breakfast, At least he still got it and he's older than me.

“I totally forgot you make breakfast like that dad.”

“Yeah, well you know after your mom left, and After it all, Had to pick up for his grandson. “

“Yeah, I can tell.”

“Daddy, When will I visit Mommy? You said I’ll see her soon.”

“Umm, Soon. She’s still very very busy. But I promise soon.” As I talked to my son, I can see my dad giving me a glare knowing I shouldn't have to lie to him.

“Hey, MIcheal, why don’t you go to the living room. You dad and I need to chat about something.”

“Ok Grandpa.” Michela left the room and honestly I was going to get it. I am 27 years olds and still couldn't be dependent on my own.

“WHen are you going to tell him!?”

“And how exactly do I explain “Oh hey son, you know mommy. Yeah she abandoned us and technically almost broke everything of ours so she is no longer allowed to see you. Sorry not sorry.?” It's not that simple.”

“He needs to know the truth, If you don’t then it'll go downhill when he gets older. ANd if he finds out the truth when he’s older, it won’t be pretty.”

“I know. I know. I just don’t know how?”

“Well, you better figure something out soon, ok or else.”

“I will, I just -. I’ll tell him before school starts.

“Yeah, You start work tomorrow, you're just lucky you work at a high school and not elementary school.”

“Yeah, I know.”

As soon as I finish up, My dad pulls me into a hug and I return the favor as I feel myself happy in his arms. I’m just glad that I have him in my life. Otherwise, I would be more of a train wreck than I already am.

Next Day

I leave my APartment with my work stuff as today is my first day. THe first day of school is officially two week from today and I got butchered into all of these staff meetings I need to attend. As I’m leaving the apartment again I see another eviction Notice paper. I don’t know what these people want but it’s starting to piss me off. I rip the paper down and leave for work. Luckily, Micheal is at a friend's house sleeping over so he doesn't have to worry about me, and I can deal with my house situation after work.

I get to work and I look up at the school sign. East high. It’s my third year here and honestly I think I did well. I am an East high Alum and I was lucky to get where I am.My first year I was a theater teacher, and then 3rd year Got booted up to Secretary. And now I work as the 11th grade Dean in my 5 year here, however I still do theater and help with the school plays and all.

I enter inside the building and I see a huge sign entering the building saying “Welcome Admin to work”. Honestly better than teaching lol. As I walk I see my Boss Standing in front of me.

“Ricky, Glad You I missed you.”

 

“Missed you to Erica.” I gave Erica a hug as she welcomed me in.

“So, how was your summer?”

“Uhh, Alright. Me and Micheal are holding up.”

“That’s good, that’s good”

“Yeah, Glad to be back, i Mean Teachers start next week after another week it’s the first day Of school.”

“Yeah. Ok, so reminder, we all know Seb has moved down to 9th grade Dean and and we have the 11th Grade Assistant principal as Mr.Rodrigo has left.”

“Yeah, It’s a shame, I liked him. So, when’s the new AP coming.”

“He’s actually here, When we meet for our meeting, you two should get to know each other cause you too will be working a lot this year.”

“Ok, I better set up and get ready. MEeting’s in twenty mintues.”

“Yep, you should. See you soon Ricky.”

“Ok Erica. “ I quickly took my stuff to my office. My office is pretty big as it's in the 11th grade wing area. As I walked over there which felt like forever, I noticed my door was open, I guess one of the janitors was still cleaning. I get there and see a tall man standing with his back turned, putting his stuff on my desk area. I

“Hey, Umm don’t want to intrude but this is actually my office.”

“Really? I was told this is the office I was sharing.”

I heard his voice, and I couldn’t bend on where I heard it from.

“Oh,that’s funny, I wasn’t informed about that, I always liked sharing a room with myself.” He then turns around and I turn to stone, Because after 11 years, I never thought I would see his face again.”

“E EJ?”

“Ricky?”

“What are you doing??!”

“I work here? I can’t say the same for you.. Wait? Don’t tell me you're the 11th grade Dean.”

“Yeah, I am! Don’t tell me I'm forced to work with you.”

 

“UMm, I'm pretty sure I am.”

“Fuck no. No.no.no.no.no. This has to be a joke.!”

“Come on ricky. Don’t tell me an instinct from High school is making you still hate me.”

“It’s more than that, and you know it!” As I yelled at him, I noticed a ring on his index finger. Goat, not only is he coming back in my life to haunt me, he’s doing it while getting engaged.

“Look Ricky I!-”

“I don’t have time for your excuse, I have to get ready for this staff meeting!’

I drop my stuff on the desk taking my laptop as I leave Ej behind. THis is not supposed to be some high school policy.

 

One hour and half later.

Finally! After Erica’s long lecture, she finally finished! I can now finally talk to her about my situation. I hope she’s understanding about this. I just can’t work with Ej.

“Erica! Can I talk to you for a minute?”

“What is tricky, I have to go to another meeting in ten minutes.”

 

“So, I meet E - Mr.Caswell.”

“I know, isn’t he amazing.”

“I wouldn’t say amazing, more iditoic.”

 

“Excuse me?”

“Right, sorry. But I didn’t know that We were going to be in the same room together. I thought we were still having our own offices.”
“Yeah, that was a last minute change. We're using the other offices as extra conference rooms which we need, and since Deans and Assistant principals work together I thought it would be better if the two were in the same room. “

“Yeah, About that. I just can’t work with Ej ok! It sounds petty but he and I aren’t going to get along right now. PLease erica.”

“Ugh. Well. We do need A temporary 10th grade Assistant principal since Janet left last minute. Ok, I can put Ej there temporarily!

“Thank you Erica! You are a lifesaver!”

“I hope you know this is temporary, once we hire a new 1oth grade AP when he’ll be back and you will be forced to work with him right?!”

 

“Yeah, I know. But for now, I’m enjoying this glorious moment.”

End of the day

I Finished day one of work. I mean, despite my little has up this morning, I think this will be a very productive day, No drama no -

“RICKY!” Damm it

I turn around and see Ej behind me as I can tell he’s upset by what I did.

“Do you need a tour? Otherwise don’t bother me.”

“No! I uh, I was moved to 10th grade for a bit. Ms.Lowry(Erica) said it was because I needed to get some training… even though this is my 5th year in this career?”

‘Ugh, that sounds so sad.. Well have fun with that, I need to -”

“You can cut the bullcrap Ricky. I know it was you who asked her to demote me.”

 

“Woah, Can EJ caswell finally think for himself??”

“Look. I know I hurt you badly in high school, and honestly I don’t even want to know the pain I may have caused you, But I can assure you. I’m not the same person I was back then.”

“Right, Because all Jokes totally change because they realize they have to pay taxes..”

“I’m serious Ricky, I was going through a lot back then I would never have hurted you.”

“But you did. Ej, Did you forget that you chose your Homophobic Dad over me! And let’s not forget that you also Left right when My mom also Abandoned me and my Dad?”

“Ricky! I didn’t mean to. I swear It wasn’t my -” As Ej was talking to me, he tried to Grab my hands and pull closer to him but I quickly intervened.”

“No! This isn’t a fairytale EJ. I’m not going to fall back into your hands as if it's nothing! You know, I was warned by everyone to not go to you. Even Mr.MAzzara told me to save myself because everyone knew you were a player. I didn’t think you were going to play me, But i didn’t expect you to still break me.,”

 

I was about to tear up, but I couldn’t. I won’t let this dick ruin me like he did 11 year ago.

“Now, if you excuse me, I have to get back to my Kid. You should go too, wouldn’t want your wife… or Husband to worry for her husband gone on his first day.”

E.J’s POV

Wait, Ricky has a kid? Since then, And why would he think I’m Married to someone…

Notes:

Soo. Do we want another part??

Chapter 11: Bet on it

Summary:

Part 2 of Highschool Apocalypses.

Chapter Text

Flashback:

“How could you!!”

 

“Ricky. I can explain!”

“Explain what? That this meant nothing to you? Even with you choosing your dad over me, you didn’t actually love me!!?”

“No! I swear I d-”

“Then why did I overhear your water polo mates saying they won a bet that I fell in love with you?”

“W w! I ricky! Please it’s not what it looks like ok! I swear I -”

“DId you just think You could make me fall in love with you and it turns out you don’t even care enough back? Am I just not worth it for you??!!”

“No ricky. Please let me just -”

 

“Just save it Caswell!! We're over! DOn’t fucking talk to me ever and hope you fucking get the Karma you FUCKING DESERVE!”

Flashback over:

Few Days Later

Ricky’s POV
I don’t understand why my life is falling apart right in front of my eyes. It has been a disaster these last fews days. 1.MY kids are getting older and now have to be a male figure which I’m not ready for,2. I’m literally on the verge of getting evicted from my house and 3. And the worst of them all, My ex lover is back here to ruin my life.

MIcheal still has been asking me non stop about his mom and I honestly can’t bear to tell him the truth. I know I can’t keep this secret for too long but how can I bear to tell him about his Mom leaving me when I’m not ready to let go of her. I wasn’t ready to let her go and I can’t let anyone else ruin it.

Yeah, While that's all going down, I’ve apparently forgotten to make my payment for my house for the last two months. You know, It was weird that I felt I had so much money just saving for me and not realizing the payments never went through. I tried yesterday to make the payments so I got some weight off my shoulder, but the lady said because I’m so late, I may have to figure out cause I stocked up on a huge payment. SO great, I’m probably going to be homeless soon.

And, Yes. My third lover had to come back and end my life with a bang. I really wouldn’t think of all the problems in my life currently and having to deal with them on my own, having an ex showing up to work at the same job as me was never on the table at all. And even worse, He is literally my partner I have to work with all the time. Fuck whoever gave Ms.Lowry the idea of having A Same grade dean and AP principal work together cause it couldn’t be me. I’m so glad I was able to get him demoted down for a bit. Now, Erica told me that they found a person is in the final process of hiring but hopefully that’s not soon enough because if so, I'm basically soon, I'm forced to work with Ej again. ANd before you all complain, No i’m not being a total dick to Ej because he’s my Ex. It's way more than that. IF maybe he wasn’t such a heart breaker and all, I may actually would have cut him slack, But it's’ more than that, it’s -

Wait, why am I rambling about Ej too much. Even when he’s not around he's ruining my life.

I finished getting ready as I’m about to take Micheal to My dad’s house for the day. While I finish up, I get a text from My dad, and not going to lie. I was startled

Text messages

Dad: Hey Son, I know I was supposed to watch Micheal, but I woke up today and I’m not feeling my all greatest, So I won't be able to watch him today, sorry Son.
Me: Oh, alright dad. Are you good, I can buy you medicine?
Dad:No, it's ok son. I’m fine, Please just enjoy today. Don’t even worry about me.

 

Text Messages End

Great, My dad canceled on me, and MIcheals friend is out of town as well. Guess, He’s coming to work.

As I finish up, I take My work stuff and Micheals stuff to the car and we both exit the house. As we were leaving, I saw a Yellow folder labeled to my name sitting on the side of the door and I needed to go so I just picked it up and headed to the car.

 

After a while, we finally went to school. I know I'm stuck in meetings all day today and I have to prepare for a new Teachers orientation next monday.. Great, something great to look forward to..
As I get inside and head for my office, I see Erica standing next to somebody smiling while shaking their hand. I go forward since that is the way of my office.

“Ricky! Good morning. Oh hey Micheal, how’s it going.”

“It's good.”

“Ricky. I’d like you to meet Ms.Rodrigo. She’s the new10th grade Assistant principal.”

What? Already?!

“Oh. HI. SO glad to meet you. I’m Mr.Bowen, 11th grade dean.
“Oh hi, I think I saw your name on the staff list. So glad to meet you.”

Great, Don’t tell me I have to work with Ej already. It’s only thursday.

“Well, Can’t wait to work with you all, and I Hope it's amazing.”

 

“Same to you. Come on Micheal, Let’s go.” I took Micheals hand and we headed to my office. Lucky enough, EJ hasn’t moved back in yet, bad news, I know I’ll have to sit next to him during our meeting today.

“Ok. Micheal, Just stay in here, Play on the computer and I’ll be back soon enough. I have to head somewhere with the adults.”

“Oh, all here alone?”

 

“Yeah, I’m sorry, There’s nowhere for you to go and the place I'm heading to will be too boring for you. “

“Ok daddy. Just don’t forget about me.”

 

“Don’t worry. I could never forget you.”

 

No one’s POV

Micheal was playing on the computer as he was distracting himself while having some cookies his Dad had packed him. As he was playing, A taller man came into the room and dropped his stuff off on the floor near an area. Micheal didn’t know what to do. He just ignored him and continued his game.

“Oh Hi. I didn’t think anyone would be here. What's your name?”

“M Michael..”

“Cool name. I’m Ej.”

“Is that a real name.?”

“Yeah of course. Well, Technically not. My initials because I don’t like my Full name.”

“That’s cool. What can my initials be? I want a cooler name.”

“what. Micheal is an amazing name. “

“Not really.”

“Ok, well maybe I can see. What’s your full name? I can give an Initial.”

“It’s Micheal Jean John Bowen.”

“Oh, You're Ricky’s son. Yeah, I should have seen the comparison. Curly hair, brown eyes, and still has that sas attitude a bit.”

“You know my daddy?”

“Yeah. Your dad and I work together and we also went to school together. “

“That’s cool. How come daddy never talks or brings you around.”

“Well, It’s complicated.. We actually use it too.. You know it's fine. Let’s give you your name. What about.. M.J.''

“YEs! I love that name!’

“Really. You sure?”

“Yes, it's simple and sounds robotic. I love robots. Well, happy to help.”

Back to Ricky’s POV

As I head back to my office , I pull the yellow envelope from the bag as I remember that I probably should Know what its’ about. As I opened it up and read it, My eyes froze seeing it.

Custody of Micheal-Jean John Bowen

What the fuck. After leaving and putting my life through hell, she comes back still trying to ruin my life like Ej. No. NO. No. I’m dealing with this crap when I get home. I can’t be hurting over her, not even right now, in front of my kid.

As I walked into My office, I heard Micheal talking to someone. I really thought he got out of his imaginary friend phase. But nope, I walk him to talk.. ANother crisis

“What’s going on here?”

Both EJ and Micheal turned around and looked at me. “ Oh uh hi Ricky.”

“Daddy!” Micheal runs towards me giving a hug.

“See you've been busy.”

“Yeah, me and Ej were talking and he even showed how to beat this level in mario kart.”

“Oh, he did, didn't he?” Great, he's gotten my son wrapped around his arms.

“Yeah, I was just helping him because he was struggling.”

“I can see, Well. Thank you EJ, but I can take it from here. Besides We have training in ten minutes, I just need to grab my Binder.”

“Oh, Right. Well, MJ, I’ll hope to see you soon. “

MJ? Why the heck did he call him MJ? EJ grabbed his stuff and headed out leaving him behind.I know he’s not trying to steal my child. Why does the person have to ruin my life? I felt my body rise through me. My arms started jittering and I felt a bit anxious. I let it go cause I needed to head to this training and I couldn’t let it go.

“Daddy? Are you ok? Do you have jitters” I looked at Micheal and he could tell I was feeling anxiety through me but he didn’t understand.

“Yeah son, I’m good. Im heading to training again, After will go to lunch”

“Ok daddy.”

I headed over to grab my binder and kissed Micheal's forehead and I left. I knew I couldn't break in front of my own child, I needed to be strong for him.

2 hours later

After my training, I was packing up and was ready to head out, while I headed out, I heard vibrating from my pants and realized my phone was ringing. I quickly picked it up and saw the number. The number was an interesting number because it was the hospital, I thought it was an emergency. I quickly dashed outside so no one would hear me and I picked up the phone.

“Hello.?”

“Hi, Is this Richard Bowen?”

“Umm yeah?”

“Hi, This is the Salt lake Hospital, I’m calling in Regards to Mike Axel Bowen. Your name was under his emergency contact and wanted to inform you he has been admitted to the hospital, he called in after his blood pressure was found struggling on his couch.”

“Is he ok? Please tell me.”

 

“Yeah, he’s doing ok, we were able to lower and help his blood pressure go down a bit, but he will be on medical care for a few weeks to make sure he's doing good. But i can’t promise good results”

 

“Oh ok, uhh. I’ll see when I can come and make it as I’m at work.”

“Ok,I will see you soon.”

I hung up and I couldn’t believe what I heard. My dad, the healthiest person ever, is in the hospital. Is this the universe touching me for something I did? There is no way this can all be happening to me. I quickly felt my body getting tense again, I needed to relax, I’m stressing myself out and I couldn't deal with it.

“RIcky?”

I turned around and of course he was there, there was no escaping this nightmare I’m living.

“What do you want, Ej.”

“I uhh, I was just checking on you , I didn’t umm you get out of there quick there.”

“It's whatever. You don’t need to worry about that .”

“Are you sure, You know you - “

 

“EJ! I said I’m fine. You don’t need to care about me, maybe you should care about other things instead of me and my son!”

“I knew you were upset about that. Ricky, I was trying to help him, he said he wanted a cool nickname and I gave him one.”

“But he's not your kid. I can’t just let anyone come in as if they're yours.”

 

“Ricky. I promise I’m not. I was just trying to be helpful. I didn’t ask to just meet him there, I was just there!”

“Oh really, Cause I didn’t ask for you to come back and your prescenes start ruining my life…
I also didn’t ask about almost being evicted from my apartment and about getting evicted.

I never asked for my mom to leave me during my Junior year and almos leave me and my dad Penniless

I never asked to get heartbroken by three people.

I never fucking asked to got to a party and get my Ex-wife pregant and even wanted kids in the goddamm first place!

I never fucking wanted my wife to tell me she was leaving me because I wasn’t enough

I’m fucking sorry that I can’t do anything write to were I can’t depend on myself for my kid that I never thought I wanted.

I never fucking Asked wanted my Ex to now come back and claim custody of my kid cause she know missing me

I never wanted my dad to know be in the hospital for no reason and now could be losing him, .. I …

 

I NEVER FUCKING WANT TO STILL BE IN LOVE WITH YOU AFTER 11 YEARS OF YOU BREAKING MY HEART.”

I finally crashed. I was starting to bawl as I poured everything that’s been bottled up inside since highschool, I wasn’t even. I finally felt everything coming to reality and I knew I couldn't anymore. As I was starting to sob and feel my world coming crashing down, I felt two arms around me pulling me into a hug. I was too dejected to realize how big his muscles and how big he was to be pulling me into his arms as I cried so hard on his shoulders.

 

“What the fuck is wrong with me, I’m 27 with a kid, I shouldn’t be struggling this hard over my highschool.”

“Come on Ricky. I think you need to go home for the day.” He slowly separates as he looks down to grab his keys.

“I can’t. Micheal can’t see me like this, I’m a total mess, plus he hasn’t eaten.”

“Ok, Ok, Just chill in my car and i'll give Micheal some of my food and I’ll be back”

“I don’t know ej, i”

“Ricky!” EJ puts his hands to calm me down. A technique he used on me in high school, why does he still remember that. “Please, just do it. You need a minute, you're going through an episode!”

I just nod and he passes his car keys, I slowly walk to his car as I went over and headed out there.

Few minutes later

After a while, I calmed down from my Anxiety attack that I had. The last time I had an anxiety attack was 10 years ago. And of course, It has to happen literally in front of not only my co-worker, but also My ex-boyfriend. And yes, if you guess it, that is why I hate Ej. Because no matter all those past 11 years, I’m still in love with him which pisses me off because I was in love with Lily during the time and I couldn’t bear he could be still hurting me.

I see Ej coming back and I automatically wipe my eyes as I try to freshen up. Not that I’m trying to impress him or anything.I just don’t like knowing I could be looking like a train wreck.

“Hey, I gave Micheal some food and told him you were busy on something and when you're finished you’ll come. I also let Erica know that you were not feeling well so they won’t be questioning you for a while.”

“Thank you. I’m so sorry for all of this, I don’t know why I keep fucking everything up.”

“Hey, All of those problems aren’t your fault Ricky.”

“ I don’t fucking get it though, Why did I now feel pain for some of the things that happended years ago, why is it now coming back to haunt me. This fucking hurts.”

“I think I know.”

“What do you know about holding things on for too long?”

“Well, I can tell that when you keep things that you never recovered from, even though they may pass it could be the universe saying you haven’t moved on from them.”

 

“But, I Want to move on from them! I can’t keep moroning things I can’t control.”

 

“Well maybe you should talk about it, that can be your mourning over them.”

“My therapist is on vacation.”

“Well, I have a degree certified in that field.”

“Please, I'm not gonna talk to my ex about my crumby life, that’s like the number one thing to do for you. “

“Then, pretend I'm just no one to you.”

 

‘*sigh* Fine, if I really have too. The truth is, Highschool has been messing me up to this day.”

“DOesn't it all?”

“Well, let's see I only got a child because I went to a party in high school which led to my future ex wife which I thought was canon but clearly not leaving me and my son pennisliess. I also only worked in the education field because Ms.Jenn said I was cut out for it in high school, and yeah I couldn’t move on from a stupid breakup in high school which still hurts me today so.. I guess everyones like that.”

“Well, you can’t blame that all on you.”

“Well I can, because I found out I had a child right when Micheal turns 2. I only found out because Lily needed to find a sustional home for him. DIdn’t even get to name him or anything. And I am about to be homeless and lose my child, so lifes great.”

“You're homeless, you're working one of the better education jobs in Salt lake, why are you about to be homeless.”

“Because Lily was paying the majority of the home bills and when she left I forgot to add up the payments and time went on and here we are.”

 

“I’m sorry about that. “

“Yeah, well I got no one to blame then me. I’m 27 and a single father. I have to take responsibility for failing my child, you know.”

“But you shouldn’t. You're doing better than some people honestly. “

 

“Well, Lily wants to regain full custody of him.”

“Well maybe I can help you.”

“You can pay for us to not get homeless.”

“Uhh no. But I can help you get back on your feet.”

“And why would you do that?”

“Well, I do owe you from highschool and Least I can do. You and Micheal can come live with me until you both get back on your feet.”

“You have enough space for the both of us to crash in your house.”

“Yeah, I live in a pretty big house. Caswell, remember?”

“And you work at school?”

“Yeah, It pissed my dad off so much but I did end up enjoying it and with my Caswell inheritance I am set.”

“EJ. I can’t take it. I already feel much of a burden, I wouldn't want to put it on you.”

“You can , because I’m offering and as for Micheal, I can get you my lawyer. Never lost a case so this could be just a cool warmup for him. “

“I , I don’t know what to say. I feel like I just -”

“Well, you can say I did you a favor.”

As soon as Ej was saying, I quickly cut him off and pressed into a hug towards him. I started tearing up and he closed a hug towards us together. After a while, Pulled away and looked at him. I Don’t know what hell possessed me but I quickly kissed him. I pulled for a few seconds and I realized this was fucked up.

“OMG! I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean I -”

 

“Ricky, it’s cool. I enjoyed it.”

“But you're married and all. And This isn’t some high school redemption thing.”

“First off, I don’t think your kiss was some high school redemption thing and second of all, why would you think I’m married.”

“Yeah, have a wedding ring on?”

“Wh - Oh! That’s more sense. I was engaged but I broke it off. I just kept the ring cause It was hella expensive. “

“OH, I’m sorry to hear that.”

 

“It’s good, He was dick anyways.”

“But, It also wouldn’t work out either way. What about Michael, and Even so, I’m still mad at you for high school. I was just a Bet towards you and your friends. And let's not forget about your dad and My mom's situation. “

“Ricky, I regretted that moment. I did really love you, and It was just for that stpid bet I made, I punched myself everyday for that. I promise I’m not like that anymore, I didn’t want to be a bet for anyone else. ”

“ Yeah, I can tell. But just because I still love you, doesn't mean I don’t forgive you.”

“Let me show you I changed. For you. I can show you I won’t see you as a bet anymore.

“I’ll think about it, but don’t think there are even 80% I’ll even say yes.”

I walked out of the car and quickly recovered myself from it. Ej’s only doing this to make himself feel better from high school. It’s not going to work on me because even though his presence is comforting, he is still the same dick he always was.

 

I walk back to my office as I get my stuff and collect Micheals thighs and we head out. I’m still surprised how stable I was able to drive. We headed to the hospital to see My dad. He said he was better but it was so scary knowing my dad was in the hospital.
“Daddy, is Grandpa ok?”

“Yes Micheal, He’s fine, he’s not feeling his all greatest and he just needs you for support.”

“I can do that Daddy.”

After a few minutes of silence,we got closer to the hospital and we parked in the parking lot. As so, I look at the car mirror looking at Micheal playing his tablet still. How is that tablet not dead yet? As he was playing, I knew I had to ask him.I park the car and I get down, opening the door for michael. HE looks at me and I stood in front of him

 

“Micheal, Son, Can I ask you a question?”

“Yes daddy?”

“Where did the name MJ come from? The name ej called you earlier.”

“Oh. He gave me a cooler name because I thought my name was, I don’t know. Micheal just kinda brought past scariness.”

“Why would that be?”

“Because it reminds me of Mom, and how she named me it and how it was a cool Mom and Micheal duo, I just miss her and I want to see her again.”

“Oh son, I had no idea. If you felt this way you could have told me.”

“But you said I would see Mommy again, I still haven’t. I just thought you wouldn't get it.”

“Micheal, There is nothing you can’t talk to me about ok. I know it’s hard not being able to see your Mom, but these things just happen. Your Mom is just taking a different approach in her life and I’m not in the picture, Which.. Which is ok. She may not see me, but she always saw you.”

“Really?”

“Yes. She always did. And if you really want it, How would you like to be called MJ. If you're cool with it, I think it’ll suit you.”

 

“Really!!”

“Yes son.” Micheal quickly pulled me into a hug and I felt something I haven’t felt in a while. A connection between my son and I returned the favor. It’s not that I didn’t want a kid, I just didn’t want a Kid to have me as a dad, but I finally felt the reassurance I needed.

“Come on, let's go visit your grandpa.”

Me and Mi - MJ Start heading into the hospital. We ask for my dad’s room number and we head towards the direction. As we got there, I entered the room with MJ waiting outside and saw my dad reading a book on the bed. Classic Dad.

“Dad?”

“Ricky! Hi. Come on in.”

“Are you ok? That call really scared me.”

 

“I’m good. I was just dehydrated, that's all. I promise I was fine.”

“I'm glad to be here. “

 

:”Hey son. Have you been crying? “

What did he know?

“What? H how did you know?”

“Your eyes are Red. plus your voice is still kinda rapsy.”

“Damm, Guess the Father knows best is still a thing.”

“Wait, did my thing cause you to cry?”

“Oh! No no. It’s not that. I uh kinda had a breakdown earlier today, Your incident just made it come sooner.”

“”You need to talk about it.”

“No! We need to talk about you. You're the one needing more attention.”

“Damm, it was that serious if you're trying to purposely avoid it.”

“Damn it. I tried. Ok, well I had an episode, I guess all my trauma since High school finally broke loose today.”

“WOw. How did you do it?”

“Well, E. Ej, He calmed me down and everything.”

“Ej? As in Fuckboy in high school who played your heart ej?

 

“Yes. same Ej.”

“He works at your school now? I feel sorry for you and the school.”

“It's fine, he says he changed. He said wouldn’t bet on me again.”

“Wait, you want to go out with him again?”

“No! Well. Idk ok. It's confusing. I don’t know what to do, I want to forgive him, but it’s too much for me. I don’t know what to do about it.”

“Well, Just listen to your heart. What’s your gut telling you?” I honestly don't know. I feel it telling me now, but I still feel some wholeness in it.

“Well, My gut is telling me no.”

“Then there’s your answer. You just need to trust yourself on it, and you’ll be fine. “

“FOr someone who’s recovering in the hospital, you're still very wise.” I chuckle at my dad as I come closer towards him as I press a hug towards him.

“I know. It’s what I do. And you’ll be that person for Micheal.”

“Actually, It’s now MJ”

“Huh?”

 

“Micheal wants to be called MJ now, It’s an interesting story.”

“Well, I’m here right now.” Haha, My dad wants to know my son's problems too. I love that for him

Completed

 

 

 

 

Wait there's more??

 

 

 

 

 

The Next day

I got to work and I thought about everything that went down in the last 24 hours. I kissed my ex, Micheal has a new name, My dad is in the hospital and I could finally be regaining myself from High school.

It just leads to one thing. Do I really want to trust My ex? Ej caswell to help me recover from everything. I mean he’s part of the reason why I had a breakdown and why all the shit in High school did happen.

I feel my gut telling me No. I guess it’s not then, I won’t take Ej.

I walk towards my office as I see Ej there decorating his side of the office. I saw him peacefully doing it and I felt something weird. It was like , knots boiling in my stomach. This can’t be right. I just felt a no. Or was it my brain saying, but my Gut, Plus my heart saying a different thing.

“Oh ricky. Hi!”

“Hey. See you getting your side of the office ready.”

“Yeah, better be now than never.”

‘*chuckles* true on that.”

“Look, about yesterday, I was trying to make you uncomfortable or anything, I was trying to help and show I changed. I don’t want you to feel everything was your fault when it was mine. I want to be there for you, I want to to make sure your fine, I want to know I did something better than my fucked up 18 year old me did. I just want to be shown the new me. The better me -” As EJ was going on, the knots were getting stronger, I don’t know what it wanted me to do. I guess there may be only one way.``

“ - So, I’m sorry for it all and I hope i can make it up towards you and -”

“Ej!”

“Y y Yeah?”

 

“Shut up!”

..
‘W what.”

“Just shut up.”

I quickly dropped my bag on the floor and walked up to him, as I did I let my body take over. I quickly smashed my lips onto his and we kissed leaning more into each other. He puts his hands on my waist and I put his hands on his face and around his neck.After a while, We were borderline making out and I was moaning into the kisses I had started, Damm, even after high school he still a good kisser and still got that motion.. This is what I know is needed. I finally pulled away and looked at his face with his teal eyes.

“I, I thought. You said you had an 80% chance of saying no?”

“Well, I guess you were very lucky. “ I smirked at him and leaned forward for another kiss. Gosh, I missed this. I finally broke my cycle. My highschool Apocalypse is finally over.

“So... When can I move in?”

Chapter 12: True Loves kiss; Works every time

Summary:

A bit of Descendants 2

Chapter Text

“IT’S BEEN SO HARD!”

 

“YES! SOME THINGS ARE HARD!”

“I’m NOT.. I’m Not the person you want, EJ!”

 

“What are you talking about? Of course I want to!”

“Well WHY? You're the most popular guy in school and you're dating me, a skater kid who's just in theater.”

“BEcause I love you Ricky!”

“.. You don’t love me Ej. You love the idea of being with me, not actually loving me.””

“Ricky! I swear I love you! Ok. You love me too. Right?”

“... I need to take myself out of the picture. As it’s best for you and for This school.”

 

“RIcky I-”

Ricky holds back for a second and looks down at the ground. He looks back up and heads the opposite direction.

“E. I think you should go.”

“ Ri -” “EJ! Please go! Please leave.”

Ej slowly looked at the curly head boy who was forming tears in his eyes and decided to respect his wishes. He slowly walked out through the doors leaving Ricky behind.

PRESENT -

Few days after the whole situation with Ricky and Ej. They didn’t determine if they were broken up or not, but I think they both knew, It was officially over.

Ricky knew what he was doing. The pressure was too much for him. Pressure of doing everything with EJ, the pressure of everyone thinking they're going to last forever, the Pressure of just feeling he wasn’t the expectation Ej ever needed. He knew it was best for him, even though it hurts completely.

EJ on the other hand didn’t know Rick was going through all that. It was just when they argued and everything he found out the truth. HE wished he could have taken it back and done it differently. He thought that it was all his fault why Ricky thought they needed to end things. He wished he could do it all over.

Ej is in Starbucks trying to change his mind on things as it is very awkward right now. He had better things to deal with. Prom was tomorrow and was on a high nomination for Prom King. He knew what he was doing as he was prepping for this moment all his high school career. He needed this win, hopefully to make him feel better after everything.As he was sitting at his table waiting for his drink, a Baristasta came up to him to hand him his drink. He looks and smiles at her.

“Thank you.”

 

“No problem. Hope you have a good day.”

“Thanks…. Wait, don’t you go to East high?”

“Yeah? I’m a senior.”

“Same! EJ caswell.”

 

“I’m lily. Aren’t you high for Prom King?”

“Yes.”

“Funny, cause I’m on the high for Prom Queen.”

“Oh cool, well if we both win, guess i know who i’ll be dancing with *CHuckles*”

As Ej and Lily were giggling, Ej started taking sips of his drinks. It was interesting cause a funny aftertaste was in his mouth, but continued to ignore it

“Are you ok?”

“Yeah. I. I. i i i-”
..

“Wow. Lily, did anyone tell you what gorgeous eyes you have.”

“Ohh. hehe, I uh no. No one’s told me.”

“Well, whoever hasn’t is clearly blind.”

----

Meanwhile with Ricky

Ricky was still a bit upset over his breakup, or “break”, whatever he and Ej are on but he still feels it was necessary for himself. He knew that No ones else would get how he’s feeling and everything. As he was heading into his final class of the day, he was walking into a new hallway, he saw a couple outside and it looked like he was asking her to prom. He had a whole stunt and everything, and this was making the boy more miserable. He knew he had class, but he was on the verge of a breakdown already, so he quickly went out the back door near him and went outside sitting on the grass. He thought it was better, it wasn’t”

“Ricky?”

Ricky looks back and sees Nina, Gina, and Seb all staring at him.

“Are you good?”

“N no.”

The three of them sat next to Ricky and all sat close to him. It wasn’t like Ricky to break down in the middle of the day like that.

“Ricky, what’s going on.” Nin sits right next to the boy as Gina and Seb sat across from him.

“Well.” Ricky was starting to talk but was still kind of weak from everything. “I’m a mess. Such a fucking mess.” Nina coddles him close into her arms as he was still feeling tears coming down his face. “ I mean, Just six months ago, you know I was just a skater who wasn’t even known on social media, and now everyone wants me to be this big celebrity and I can’t deal with how to pull it off. ANd seeing every couple being so happy isn’t helping.”

“Wow, Didn’t think it was that serious.” seb saying as listening to the Junior crying a bit.

“See, this is why I don’t do dating in public.”

“Look, Ricky. I know it looks hard, but people are looking high for you because they're proud of you.”

“Yeah, I mean who wouldn’t want to date the most popular Kid in school.”

“Right, You also know you're still the same ricky, regardless of your status or not. You need to know what your worth is. Because it could be alot.”

 

“Yeah. And with prom tomorrow, everyone looks out for you.”

“Yeah, I know. I’m forced to go to that either way because I was supposed to be EJ’s partner in honor. Don’t know how that’ll go.”

“You’ll be fine RIcky. It’ll be fun, don’t worry about Ej.”

“Yeah, he’s sometimes a dick”

“*Chuckles* Yeah, he can but that's why I like him.”

“Come on guys, We should get going to class.” Seb chimes in and the gang all gets up besides Ricky.

“I’ll catch up, I just need to take a quick breather.” They all nod, leaving Ricky behind. Ricky looks down and looks back up. Why does this hurt so much?

(Ricky)
If only I knew what my heart was telling me
Don't know what I'm feeling
Is this just a dream?
Ah oh, yeah
If only I could read the signs in front of me
I could find the way to who I'm meant to be
Ah oh, if only
If only

 

Next Day;AT PROM -

It’s Prom day at East high and everyone was arriving at School decked out ready in their outfits and looking amazing. Everyone starts arriving and coming in, making the school packed and fully ready. As they started walking in, the East high gang started arriving and soon, RIcky arrived at Prom.

Outfit

“RICKY! RICKY!” Tns of people were approaching him going full on paparazzi on him as he walked in, he's learned to accept it but it still sometimes gives him anxiety about it. As he walks in, he sees Nini over on the side and quickly walks up to approach her..

“Ricky. Didn’t think you’d make it!” Nini comes in into a hug

“Yeah. I mean, I said I had too.”

“Ok, you’ll be fine, I think I saw your name seat over there.”

“Thank you, I’ll meet up with you in a minute.”

“Yes, definitely.”

Ricky walks over to the table with his name on it and see’s Ej’s name next to it. He hope he doesn't have to be super uncomfortable next to him or -

“Oh, h Hey Ricky.”

Too late

“Oh, h hI Ej.”

“I didn't think you’d come.”

“I mea, I am Homecoming's highest nominated King Honor.”

“Umm. I’m so sorry Ricky. I wish I had time to explain. I Really didn’t think you would come.”

As EJ turns around, Ricky see’s a girl coming right in front of him who stands next to Ej. EJ planted a kiss on her shoulder and put his arm around her.

“E e. EJ” Who's this?”

“ oh, this is Lily. After our breakup, Lily comforted me and I guess I might,”

“I think we both fell in love with each other.” lily chimes in making ricky look sorrowful

“Ej? Did you think we broke up?”

 

“Well, you did say You didn’t want to be in the picture? I didn’t know what to do.”

“I, Uh. I don’t know how to respond.”

“Look Ricky.” RIcky turns to Lily as she starts talking with almost his eyes starting to get watery. “ I hope you know, I’d never try to replace you. I didn’t even want to go in this position with ej. He just needed someone, and I wanted to be supportive.” Lily finishes and gives him a hug which just made Ricky more miserable.

“You were Right ricky thought. You knew that we weren't meant for each other, that’s why you never told me you loved me.”

“Well, We need to take Our Homecoming King and Queen photos, again, Ricky, I hope it goes well, I’m so sorry that this happened.”

Lily and EJ walked away leaving Ricky behind, he didn’t know why it felt so bad. He didn’t even know how strongly he felt for Ej. He wasn’t in love with him. RIght?

Later in the Dance

RIcky was just staring at Lily and Ej the entire time, They were now dancing as they both won Homecoming King and Queen.he didn't know why he felt so neglected. Ej was right. They were somewhat broken up, he should have taken another date.

“I knew Ej was a dick.” Gina complained as she sat next to Nina and Ricky.

“Right, Couldn’t wait at least a week to bring a new Date.”

“It’s ok ricky. We're with you. Let’s forget about how much a Dick and let's just leave.”

Nini and Ricky nod and they all start walking out, until the annocumnets come on and make NIn, Gina and Ricky pause and look toward the MC.

“Alright, Let’s run every as the picture for Homecoming and Queen unveil on the Easthigh prom wall of fame.”

“I don’t need to see another picture of LIly and Ej, I can’t bear it.”

Right when they look, they see the picture unveil down on the wall, it wasn’t a picture of Lily and Ej, It was a picture of .. Ej and Ricky?”

 

Ricky was in shock, He didn’t know Ej sent that picture in, it was supposed to be him and the queen not him.

“E EJ did that?”

“Yeah, I guess he did.”

“He knew I always Wanted to be Prom wall. I thought it was against the rules.”

“He must love you enough to have done it.”

“Y Yeah.”

“Guess he isn’t much of dick.”

As everyone was staring, Including Ej, Lily started getting a bit jealous and pulled Ej.

“Come On EJ! Let's move on.” As soon as Lily spoke, ej shook his head and moved toward with lily. “

“Umm, did anyone see that? Lily just spoke and Ej moved towards her?”

“Yeah. Maybe just starstrucked for a second. Shouldn’t mean anything.”

“Come on, Let’s go, I thought.” Gina tries to pull Ricky but he rejects her movements.

“NO! Guys I think somethings seriously wrong with Ej. Like, Ej eyes and his smile. Like, He doesn't smile like that. “

“What are you trying to say? You think he's being forced.”

“No, I can tell when he's being forced but he's also weird while doing it.. Unless? He’s been controlled?”

“How's that even possible? You think someone poisoned him?”

“Yeah. And I think I know who.” Ricky stares at the blonde girl who's happily talking with Ej. While Ricky was staring, The MC got on the microphone and announced it was time for the Homecoming king and Queen dance.

“Ugh, we have to watch these two dimwits dance? I thought we were leaving.” Gina was complaining the entire time but Ricky felt his instincts were right.

“No. If Ej’s been poisoned. the question is, how does someone break the manipulation?”

RIcky looks around and looks at what tonight is. He knew it was a big night for Ej, but he also knew it was night for romance. A night for love to be born. Wait, He thinks he knows what to do. What he’s been scared of, is actually what may actually be what he needs.

“Nii, I need to get to Ej, get the music to stop. “ Nini goes up to the MC and grabs them by the ear and lets them go.

“CUT THE MUSIC!” Nini screams loudly in the MC’s ear making them forcefully stop the music.

As the music stopped, everyone was finally happy seeing them finally stop dancing. They all felt this sad couple wasn’t meant to be here and hoped it would come to an end.

“Ej!” Everyone including Ej and Lily stares at Ricky who comes up to Ej face to face. “Look at me.”

“No, don't look at him, I thought we were going together. You love me Remember!”

“No you don’t Ej.”
“EJ!”

 

“Ej. I never told you that I loved you because I thought I wasn’t good enough. And I thought it was only a matter of time before you’d realize that but Ej’s that’s me!” Ej turns around looking at the portrait. “And Ej! You also knew who you were and what you saw in others and in ME.”

“DOn’t listen to him Ej, he broke your heart remember.”

“Ej. I know what love feels like now. Ej, Of course I love, Ej I always loved you!” As soon as Ricky said that, he immediately smashed his lips against Ej’s and held him tight. The whole crowd started cheering and making noise glad to see the two again. Lily got super jealous and stormed off(but no one cared to notice.) Afterwards, Ricky slowly pulled away and EJ opened his eyes Looking at Ricky.

“RIcky.” RIcky smiled and placed his head against ej’s chest in relief.

“Ofc! True love Kiss. Works every time.” Nini repeatedly looks at the two boys who look happily in love.

“Do you want this dance?”

“I would love that.”

Song playing - True love (Dove cameron)

Ej started taking Ricky's hand and slowly pulled him close into EJ’s arms. As he was, Ej this time was the one who planted the kiss between the two boys, and the lowkey started biting each other’s lips coming in borderline making out. Some things tell them that they are no longer broken up.

If I could do it all over, baby I'd do it different
Maybe I wouldn't be here, in this position
I found you and I lost you, looking back is torture
And it hurts to know I let you go, you live right around the corner
And I could've had it all, could've had it all
True love, I know I had it
True love, was so hard to find
True love, If I could get it back, yeah
I'd never let it go this time

Finished

Chapter 13: Die First

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

- 'Cause someday, everybody's leaving - You promise that you'll stay - But that's a promise you can't make -

On a cold, quiet, sorrowful night.

"We mourn here today to celebrate and honor the late Micheal Alex Bowen. He was a young man and mentor for everyone. We commit him into the hands of God "

The Gang of East High all sitting together on the third Row. Few of them, including Nini, were tearing up from this accident. Ricky Bowen was sitting in the front row on the hands holding close was Ej Caswell. He is still starstruck by this moment even happening to him. Just three week ago, he and His dad were laughing and making fun of Movies, and now He will never see him again. He wanted to cry, but something told him he couldn't.

Leaving roses on by one. Everyone, Leaving the roses on the side of the Casket. His legacy will always be memorized. It's one that was too tragic for everyone. Even his ex-wife with her Boyfriend came around and gave multiple roses as everyone Mourns.

As the Funeral was coming to a close, Ricky was asked to come forward and give his speech at a memorial for his father.He still didn't know why he agreed to it. He knew his father was the most special person to him. It was just something he knew his dad would be proud of even if he's not there physically.

My dad was one of the most Bravest people out there. Whether he wants to admit that or not. He had something not most people have, dignity, and Acceptance no matter how big it was. He was there when others couldn't be there for me. He also showed love when I came out to him, I actually felt like.. Myself. SOme people say it's hard for them to be them in front of their parents, but my dad wasn't. He was just.. Amazing. He would give all to anyone and that's what's amazing about him. I.. He would always tell me. Ricky, you're more than nothing ever needed and that's all I needed to be heard before anything hard was going on. He wasn't just my father, he was my best friend. Someone I'll never forgive if I was the one in the Car and took that accident instead of him. He. Sorry. I can't do this anymore.

Ricky sat down and everyone was applauding him as he sat down next to his boyfriend. He doesn't know if he'll ever forgive himself for this accident.

Tell me what's worse. Losing you now or later?Maybe I can break the curse. And I can be in love forever -

 

NEXT Day.

Everyone returns back to school the next day. It was still weird after everything, but Everyone knew that they had to move on from this tragedy. One way or another. It is hard though to forget that one of your best friends' dad is gone, and knowing he's hurting. There's no way anyone ever fully recovers, and no one want's go through it at all. Especially at a young age like Ricky's.

"Has anyone heard from Ricky?" Gina asks as everyone is sitting in the cafeteria.

"No, Guess he chose not to go to school today." NIni replies.

"I mean, do we really blame him?" Ej chimes in

"I guess not, but."

"HEY GUYS!" THey all turn around to see? A happy chirpy skater boy appeared in front of them.

"Oh hi ricky" They all said

"H h how's it going."

"Never, been better. You know, I thought I was going to be still mourning over my dad's death, but I'm actually glad it was happy. I think It gave some, happiness"

"A are you sure babe?"

"Yes! I'm sure. Now, let's stop talking about my dad and let's talk about how Ashlyn is still stuck in her love triangle."

"RICKY!" Ashlyn exclaims.

As things went on during breakfast, THe bell rings dismissing the to class. THey all get up and get their stuff ready for class.

"Alright, see your guys later. Come on babe, take me to class." Ricky was pulling on Ej's arm as he was eager to get to class ready to go.

"See you ricky." Nini says while pulling on the side away.

Everyone see's Ricky and Ej walking away to class, they knew this wasn't going to end well.

Meanwhile with Ricky and Ej.

"Ok, This is your stop." Ej continues to hold Ricky's hand as Ricky pulls away from his hand slowly.

 

"Thank you babe." RIcky was about to turn, when ej knew he had to cut the tension.

"Ricky! Wait. *Sigh* Look, it's ok to still be sad about your Dad's death ok. You don't need to feel like you have to get over it you know.It's ok to Grieve. "

"I swear Ej! I'm fine."

"But you don't have to be if you're not."

 

"Ej. I promise I'm all good, I swear! Besides, my dad wouldn't like it if I moped all around all day about him. He wouldn want me to live the fullest of my life. Not to waste it."

"Are you sure, cause I can make sure -"

"EJ! I swear, I'm fine , ok! You don't need to worry about me." Ej comes walking forward and presses his lips against his. Ricky and Ej haven't kissed since Ricky's dad died, so now Ej felt like he was forcing it.

"If I need you, I'll call you, but I'm all good. No need to try to parent me. *HAha, get it, Parent me, Dad's not here anymore and My mom's -"

"Yeah, I think I got it."

RIcky walks away and heads back inside the class. Ej knew Ricky could still be hurting, but he also didn't intervene with Ricky's grieving.

Someone dies or someone gets hurt -

 

Few Weeks Later

Things aren't getting that much better for ricky. He's not really going much better for ricky. He's still pretty sad about his dad's death, however he won't speak or even acknowledge it. He feels he needs to move on as if he is never excited, which is slowly killing him a bit because he knows that it's not that easy to let go of someone he loves. He even got a punching bag for his room that his dad was using. It was his way of letting go of the stress and anxiety he has.

Ej tried to be there for him, but Ricky wouldn't let him be there for him. He even tried to get through therapy but Ricky never went, he keeps saying he doesn't need it and that he shouldn't feel bad for him because that'll just ruin it.

Ej just let it go from there since he knew whatever he was doing isn't going to help Ricky. He decided that maybe Ricky being by himself was his way to grieve, but still felt he could have done more.

As Ej was leaving for the day from school, Immediately a group of 3 stopped him as they yelled at him.

"EJ!" He turns around to see Nini, Gina, and Big Red all marching towards him.

"Umm, hey guys."

"We need to talk." Gina automatically Confronted him.

"Uhh ok?? About what?"

 

"We need to talk about Ricky."

 

"Look, if this is about his dad, He assured me he's fine."

"Yeah, that's the problem.He's too fine, and not cute, fine! But the mentally fine."

"Umm, isn't that a good thing."

"That's the problem. He's been shutting out for his dad, and it's not healthy."

"NIni, you don't think I've tried to get him to try to talk to me about it? He keeps saying he knows it's what his dad wants. And I can't force him not to open up."

"Well! Caswell you're not trying hard enough!" Gina starts getting a bit angrier as NIni starts pushing back on her before she starts a commotion.

"Ok Gi, let;s not cause a scene."

"If you guys are so concerned about it, Why don't you guys talk to him about it? I did the best I could."

"Because, you're his boyfriend, that's in your job description." Big red claims

"So, you're admitting you're a terrible friend?"

"And, We know you'll take his crying on you shorter than the three of us." NIni chimes in to defend Big red.

"Cowards!"

"Plus, We all thought because you know what it's like to have parents neglected you, you'd be use to it -"

"GINA!" Nini elbows her real hard.

"What! I'm not wrong!"

"And if I don't talk to him."

"Well, Ricky doesn't have the best track record of hard situations. After a while, he'll start sparring, and it won't be good. Especially if none of us know where he is."

"So, If you don't do anything, then if he ends up doing something stupid, we'll blame you. You'd be the easiest to say we did warn you" Gina smiles as she finds her sentence

"And, y'all are going to blame?"

Nini, Gina, and Big Red all agree on hsi statement and shake his heads.

"Pussies!" Ej walks away and head's out to his car.

As he walks heading to his car, He notices a text message he gets from Ricky

Text message

Ricky: Hey! I miss you, wanna come over?

Ej: Uhh, I'm a bit tired, Maybe tomorrow Morning?

Ricky:Ok. That'll do. Luv ya.

Ej:Love you too

Text Messages End

Ej knew he was pulling back on trying to help Ricky, but he felt like he was overstepping, but he also felt like he was also somewhat understepping. He just wanted to be there for him. Whether or not he was next Ricky.

You're my fire and my safety, You never mean to break me, And that's why I'm afraid -

 

The Next Day

Ej pulls up to Ricky's house and sees Ricky Mom's car in the Driveway. He knew she was there for Ricky when his dad died, but she was living all the way in Chicago, it did spark if he would move there with her but that wasn't his problem with it.

He gets out of his car, and heads inside. When he went in, He saw an empty household as he couldn't find anyone in the house. He walks up and see's Ricky in his bedroom using his Dad's Punching Bag. Guess he was getting some morning anger out is what Ej was thinking.

"UH Ricky.."

"EJ!" RIcky turned and leaned into Jock's shoulder and wrapped their arms around each other. He really looks around and sees Ricky's room is a mess. Clothes everywhere and just slowly laying around everywhere.

"Uh Babe? WHy is the room a mess? It wasn't like this last time. I was here."

"Oh, I uh. I needed to see everything, if you get what I mean. "

"Uh, Y yeah?"

"HEy Ej!" Ej turns around to see Lynee carrying a laundry hamper.

"Hey lynne"

 

"Glad you're here. Ricky. Did you pack your suitcase for tomorrow?"

"Yeah, I'm almost Done. I just need to find My swim trunks."

"Uh, Ricky, It's Winter time? NO pool is going to be open."

"Well, Never hurts to bring them, you know."

"*chuckles* Ok, Just let me know."

Lynne leaves the Room walks away.

"You didn't tell me you were traveling."

"Yeah, It was sorta last minute. I'm going to Chicago for a bit. My mom thinks I need to clear my head from Everything. She said, I may even have to move there if she can't transfer to live in Salt lake. "

"Well, That sounds.. "

"Dumb! I know. I told my mom I'm fine, but Nope! She insting that I do all of this. "

"Yeah.. SOuNds teRRiBle."

"LEt's move forward with this conversation. We have other things to talk about. Like how I miss cuddling with you. "

"Yeah. same here."

"EJ, Are you ok? You're acting weird.?"

 

"I'm good. I just.. Sorta Worry for you, u know."

"That's your weakness, you have Caswell. You sometimes care much about other people and this is how you get broken. Now! I wanted to watch a movie with you." Ricky grabs Ej and pulls him towards the bed and lays down on EJ and leans back and slowly relaxes on his chest.

Two hours earlier

Ricky and Ej finished up the movie they were watching and Ricky was leaning in hard to Ej's chest as EJ was still concerned for the Skater boy.

"WOw, That movie was.. "

"Yeah, Probably one of the worst movies we watched together."

Ricky slowly starts getting off Ej as he gets up real quick. "Well, I got to take a piss real quick. Be back"

Ricky leaves the room to head to the bathroom, while he's doing so Ej gets a text message and he looks down on his phone. It was surprise, surprise who was texting him.

Text Messages

Gina: Hey! Have you talked to Ricky yet?

Ej: Ugh. You're too clingy about this.

EJ: And to answer your question.. NO

Gina: Ugh. Typical Ej caswell. Avoiding all your problems

Ej:Hey! I'm trying here! It's not as easy as you think.

Gina: I know, That's Why I'm glad I'm not the one who was to tell him the truth. 😊😊

Text Messages END

As Ej puts his phone down and waits for Ricky, He looks at the bottom floor and sees. A picture of young Mike?

 

He gets down a box full of pictures of Mike shoved at the bottom of the bed underneath. He was clearly looking and saw the Pictures of him and Ricky. Ricky must have put the photos under the bed? But for what..

"Are you doing good, E?"

Ej quickly put the photos down, shoved them far underneath the bed and got up quickly looking at Ricky who was wearing the boxing gloves again.

"Oh Yeah. Sorry, I just dropped my phone."

 

"Oh? Ok. Well I'm going to take a few hits on the bag. You want to take some?"

"Uh, Nah. I'm good."

"Ok." Ej looks at the curly head boy and knows he's not ok. He can't keep lying to himself.

"RICKY! Wait.."

"Change your mind?"

"No! We need to talk. Look, I know you said you ok from everything, but I know you're not fine."

"What do you mean? I'm clearly fine."

"Yeah, that's the problem, I don't even know if you're lying to me or not!"

Ricky just slowly went back to the Punching bag and started hitting it again,

 

"You can punch out all your emotions all you want but I'm here. Everyone's worried about you. "

"Y you Don't know how I'm feeling!" Ricky was saying as he punched the bag more and more aggressively.

"I may not, but I know you're hurt by everything. I found the pictures underneath the bed. You don't need to hide being sad. "

"SHut up Ej! I'm fine! Im fucking fine!"

 

"Ricky. It's ok to be sad."

".. Just leave me alone..!"

Ricky counts to punch the Punching bag in his room more and more harder as Ej countiined to come closer to him and was trying to get him to calm down."

"Ri-"

"Leave me alone!" Ricky quickly turned around to Ej and punched him almost in his face as EJ ducked. "I'm fine, OK! Just drop it!" Ricky countiens to try to punch EJ but Ej blocks him punches which makes Ricky more and more Softer and go less weaker.

"EJ! I'm f F!" Ej quickly slowly puts his hand over Ricky's hands and slowly wraps his large arms around the boy's Body and Ricky's gloves start slowing slipping off as he leans into the boy's body. Then Ej felt his shirt starting to get wet on his side. He knew it was time. Ricky was starting to break down on him more and more.

"It's ok Babe, I got you."

...

-You love me but no matter what you say - There's only one of two ways that this is gonna end -

"E.. What if I never feel fine after this. I'll feel like a piece of shit for the rest of my life?"

"Ricky. You'll have to work through it. In fact, I think I know what to do. " Ej pulls away the boy and has him look into his eyes. Ej smears the tears on the boy's face and quickly looks down at it. "Put something on, I want to take you somewhere."

"Ej, I'm not in the mood to leave anywhere."

"Just! Trust me. Ok ! Also.. bring something that's memorable to you and your dad"

"Do I get anything out of it?"

"Yeah, I think closure and some peace."

About an hour later.

"We're here." EJ parks his car and Ricky and him get out of the car.

"Uhh, Why are we at the cemetery?"

"Well, I think maybe... You wanted to talk to your dad."

"I don't know Ej, this sounds dumb. "

"You brought your most memorable thing, and now I think you know the rest." Ej takes Ricky's hand and they both walk over to the Grave site where Ricky's dad was buried.

"I can't Ej. If I do this, then it's like goodbye. It can't be Goodbye."

'Cause I don't wanna live without you. I don't wanna ever learn -

 

"You won't. Because He'll always be here with you. "

Ricky takes a deep breath in and walks over slowly to his Dad cemetery.

"*Sigh* Hi dad. It's me. I didn't want to come but Ej forced me. Not anything against you or anything, I just, I feel like I can't accept the fact that this is the reality. *sniffles*I'm sorry about all this. I sometimes don't know if this can just all be a sign of all my faults, and I know if you were here, you would say it wasn't but at the same time you can't control what I think. I think you wish you could but, I guess it is what it is. You know, I tried to be strong for you, but I Couldn't. EJ confronted me about it, and low and behold, he was right. I'm not fine, you were right to date him. He is a total goal and my pillow is like you said.. I Just miss you, everything around here makes me miss you. I get angry and sad. Sometimes I Just want to destroy everything in my room, except my skateboard, duh.*Chuckles.*Mom, even is thinking of me moving there, She said a change in environment may help my grief a bit. I do miss her, and Her boyfriend isn't totally bad himself. I just want to talk to you. .. I brought you this. Me and your favorite artist, It was your favorite album of theirs. I think you would want it the most.*Ricky puts the cd right next to Mike's Gravestone*. I miss you Dad. I'm sorry If I ever was fucked up son or anything. I just want to hear you say I love you one last time... Goodbye Dad.''

Ricky starts to tear up as he gets up from the grave and heads over to Ej who was behind feet far back.

-

"You'll be ok Ricky. I know it."

EJ puts his arm around the boy's shoulder and presses a kiss on his forehead. He leans him close to him and wraps him around.

"I wish I was the one who died, Cause I can't live without him."

"But I'm glad you're here! Because Losing you would be a tragedy." THis made ricky smile a bit

"Hey E. I think I'm going to do that trip with my Mom. I think she's right. I need that change of environment for a bit."

"Hey. Of course, I'm always here to support you."

Ricky wraps his arm on Ej's lower chest as Ej was still wrapping him close.

"Come on Ri, I think we should head out."

"Yeah, I think so too."

If I die first. I hope I die first, I can be in love forever, love forever, love forever -

 

Finished

Notes:

Stream Young Forever by Nessa Barrett

Chapter 14: My Boss

Chapter Text

SLAM!

“SO! DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEA ABOUT HOW TO GET OUR NUMBERS BACK ON TRACK ON THIS!”

 

That’s Ej Caswell Speaking, Owner of Caswell Atlantic. He passed down the family business from his father, Cash Caswell. HE was able to take a challenge and become a well stocked billionaire making his money helping with the companies business and work they did over Salt lake city. Including Green energy sources, Funding for schools, and even helping get Programs to help launch future stars of the industry.

“Really? No one has any ideas how to fix our numbers for the Green energy renewable sources?”

Everyone in the room was dead silent and in quiet pain not responding to their boss's order.

“Alright then, Let me put this another way. If no one wants to talk about this problem, then Anyone want to speak up about how we can get more Students to East High, since the numbers have been decreasing since 2010?

Ej was looking around the room realizing if no one was going to talk, then he was going to have to pick on some else. He looks around, and sees a fellow male employee who catches his eyes all the time.

“MR.Bowen!” Ej gives a slick smile to the man as he gives him a dead silent eye look.” YOu look like you would know how to resolve this problem would you?”

 

“Well. I was thinking, if we want to increase the Student population number, then we need to eliminate any factors that cause the school to lose its population.”

“O reallY? What problems do you think we need to fix in order to increase the population of this school?”

 

“Well, First off, I think Closing of North high would lead to a higher increase, as parents and Attendance areas would most likely force about 60% of students there to transfer to East high. “

“Well, I don-” As ej was about to contradict Ricky’s statement, Ricky cut him off. “

“And I also think adding things that would make the school stand out, LIke adding more Class options such as more Stem programs and Pathways to pursue are always so helpful.”

“That may also be-”

“And! Also knowing that this infamous school was shot in the Original High school musical movies! I think addin things that made the move legendary into our school, I think would definitely boost morale. Such as changing the mascot to Wildcats, INcluding musical traditions, and Even Having a High school musical play.”

..

Everyone in the room was looking at The man as if he was crazy for all that he had to say. Ej on the other hand was upset but then slightly shook his head. He was impressed by the man’s option and all of the things he recommended to help this school out.

“Well I’ll be, Mr.Bowen! I think those proposals may actually do something. You see you guys, it’s not hard to put some input around here!”

All the employees groaned in exhaustion and looked up back again.

“Alright everyone, the meeting is dismissed!” Everyone including Ricky got up from their seats and headed out the door leaving heading into the offices ready to work and get ready for the things needed to accomplish for the day.

After thirty minutes

Meanwhile with RIcky

“He totally favors you Ricky!” Carlos was yelling on the other side of his office as he was typing up an email to send out.

“Does not! It’s not my fault I just happen to somewhat get on his good side”

“Dude! This is Ej talking about, the only people who are on his good side are like Ashlyn.”

“And me being supportive and helping the business out doesn't make me on his good side, You’ve given him multiple good Ideas to work as.” As Ricky was counter arguing with Carlos, he looks up to see a knocking on both other doors.

“Hi! Sorry to bother you Mr.Bowen, but Mr.Caswell would like to speak with you in his office. Something about you overstepping too much and another “Evaluation”?”

“Ooh! Looks like someone is getting the golden ass spanked today!” Carlos says roasting him

“Whatever. Thank you lily, I’ll be there in a minute.” Lily smiles and leaves the office and gets up. “Well, I got to see what this Man wants from me, I’ll be back, hopefully.”

“Yeah! We're all praying from here.”

 

Ricky walks out of his office and heads up a few floors entering into the top floor of the Building. Walking up, he sees his Bosses Office.

“You wanted to see me Sir..”

“Ricky. How’s it going?”

“It’s going good Sir.”

“Wow. Being professional, I think you know the drill. Lock the door please.” Ricky skaters to the door heading to lock it. And Returns back to his original position.

“I really admire your proposal for helping to get better funding for schools.”

“Oh, why thank you sir.”

“I also admire your work in having to speak up on the spot. Wish my employees were more like you.”

Ricky blushes herring as the Boss compliments you.

“I’m sorry if I was overstepping you. I really wasn’t trying.”

“Oh please, I didn’t actually mind you overstepping me. I just said that so Lily doesn't think otherwise. She’s already too good at her job. “

“Oh. I think that you don’t need to worry about her.” RIcky chuckled looking up to Ej “Anything else you need?”

“Well maybe. “ Ej smirked as Ricky came up to him and automatically pressed his lips on him and intensely started making out. EJ started rubbing his Arms around Ricky’s body and pulled him closer in front of him

“God, I missed these lips!” Ej says in between kisses

“You know, we’ve been at this for months, I’m surprised we haven’t gotten caught yet.”

“That’s because we're good like that.”

“I guess we are. “

EJ Grabs Ricky’s Ass through his suit jeans making Ricky moan. “ You like that baby.”

“Sir, Do it again. *MOaning*”

“Get on your knees!” Ej commanded as he started unzipping his jeans and bringing it down as Ricky went under his cock. Ricky slowly worships the Big cock he sees in front of him.

“You sure about this E?”

“Relax, the door is locked and no one should be coming soon.” “O FUCK!” RIcky automatically put his mouth on Ej’s Dick and started slurping it all around.

“Harder Ricky, There you go. Don’t fucking stop. FUUUCK!”

As Ricky was countuning, A door knock came in and the notch was starting to turn and twist.

“SHit! Ricky doesn't stop. Hide in the closet.!” EJ quickly pulls his pants up and takes Ricky by the hand and moves him towards the closet opening it, putting him inside quickly locking it. He rushes in, sitting back at his desk, sitting as if he was working.

“Come in!” As soon as he said, Both Lily and Ashlyn came into Ej’s Office storming in.

“Ej! There you are! You have a meeting with the Salt Lake council in thirty minutes .” Ashlyn comes in standing in front of the door.

“Shit. I totally forgot about that meeting ok. I’ll be there in a minute.”

“By the way, Sir, Where's Ricky? I thought he was in here?”Liyi questions her boss.

“RIght! He was. He.. Actually told me he wasn’t feeling well. I decided to send him.”

“You? Sending a worker home? What died and made you king of sorrowful land” Ashlyn said surprised knowing her cousin was strict with his workers.

“I was just being nice. Is that hard to believe?”

“Honestly, Yeah.”

“Well, I’m changing into a new leaf.”

“So was this before or after your meeting?”

“You know what. I’m not asking anymore questions on this. I have to prepare for this meeting. Now Out! “

“Come on Ash, Your cousin is being delusional.” Lily looks at Ashlyn, making them both turn around and leave the office.

After they finish and leave the room. Ej quickly sighs and heads back to the closet. He walks over and lets Ricky out of the closet.

“My Bad Rick, I didn’t know they were going to be coming up”

“You're all good.”

“Look, I know you're probably not used to all of this. Pretending to keep this all away from everyone and just stay in a somewhat professional relationship. But, I promise soon, I’ll announce it to us. Well I need to do it in the right way.”

“It’s all cool Ej. I mean, we’ve been doing this for five months, I don’t think anymore time will kill anyone.”

“*Chuckles* Your sense of humor is why I like this about you.” Ej smirks and leans in, giving him another kiss with Ricky returning it back to him. “Well, I need to get ready for my meeting. Pick you up at our spot at 6?”

“I’ll be waiting.” RIcky gives a wink and slowly heads out.

Meanwhile with Ashlyn and Lily

“So, How much we want to bet EJ and Ricky are fucking?”

“Oh god, I think it’s so obvious that those would be the two that do. I mean, It’s already screaming a classic Employee and their Boss storyline.”

Ashlyn and Lily laugh at each other's comment as they see the door open and quickly run down the end of the hall. They see Ricky leaving, looking out of his direction and heading downstairs to his office.

“Well Well. Look what the cat rolled in?”

“There definitely fucking. I would totally make fun of EJ for this.”

“I know. He’s been lying to all of us. But, I got my cousin. He does weird stupid shit for the Right reason.”

“Shit! He’s coming out HIDE!!” Ashlyn and Lily quickly turn the corner to not get caught.

Ashlyn and Lily look at each other and laugh as they make fun of this and head out. They thought to themselves.

Employe and their Boss storyline.

Finished.

Chapter 15: uh oh

Chapter Text

Ricky's PoV

"Pick you in the morning babe?" I say happily to my girlfriend as I look deeply into her eyes

"I can't wait." Lily kisses me as I return the kiss back to her. I slowly let go of her hands as I headed out her way.

I drop her off as I leave her house area. We just celebrated our six month anniversary together. It's been the best I've been in a long time. At first, I wasn't sure about this whole thing, dating her after **But I have to admit, she's gerougus, Smart, and just everything that any guy needs.

I get home and crash back on my couch. I pull my phone scrolling through my Instagram page, when I start scrolling, I don't know what I saw but I almost choked on my own spit seeing something I didn't need to see

I pull my phone scrolling through my Instagram page, when I start scrolling, I don't know what I saw but I almost choked on my own spit seeing something I didn't need to see
To make matters worse, I see the comments under the post that really stood out to me.

To make matters worse, I see the comments under the post that really stood out to me
THIS BITCH!

Is this story he's trying to sell everyone? I faked everything in our relationship? I'm the one who takes risks, and I'm the one who gets hurt?!

Not going to lie, I got really annoyed about this, I knew my truth and what happened, and I'm not going to let this dick ruin me for something I couldn't correct.

Not going to lie, I got really annoyed about this, I knew my truth and what happened, and I'm not going to let this dick ruin me for something I couldn't correct
When I'm doin' good, you get me off track (oh) . And I guess I kinda like that (oh) -

 

Next Day

BEEP
BEEP
BEEP

*Groaning*

Ugh, another day, another time getting ready. Gotta pick up Lily, Gotta get ready for school. As I get up and grab my phone I see so many notifications coming through. I see 2 missed calls and 7 text messages. I thought It was lily, but? Wait. Oh fuck Ej Called me.

Seven texts and two missed calls. Know I can't ignore 'em all -

 

EJ: HEY! What gives?!

EJ: WHY'D YOU POST THAT ON INSTAGRAM?

EJ: ARE YOU STILL MAD AT THIS BREAKUP or?

EJ:...

EJ:STOP IGNORING BOWEN

EJ: I WON'T STOP

 

EJ:CALL ME!

What the Fuck? Why does he want to call me? Does he not understand the boundaries of having a girlfriend? If he really was committed to texting me, then maybe he should tell everyone the real reason we broke up.

ME: HEY! I was fucking asleep..

ME: I'm not in the wrong here, IF your ego is better then the truth, then I suggest you fuck off and leave me alone!

Afterwards, I got annoyed by him immediately. I grab my phone and quickly hit the block button on him. Easiest decision ever to be honest. ANyways, I'm thinking too much Of him and it's hurting my head. I need to get ready for the day.

So I'm movin' on her just so you can see, Told you I was gonna get you right back. -

 

A few hours later

"Ok, Here's your stop. "

"I don't want to go to Math today. I wanna be with you on your off period.." Lily pouts leaning against my shoulder, I wrap my hands around her as I slowly melt into our hug together.

"I know, But i'll see you later." I kiss her pastiontily as I slowly leave her hands away from me. I walk the opposite direction

While I walked in the opposite direction, I felt a huge force against me. It started pulling me into a empty hallway

"Get the fuck off me your creep!" I yelled as It was too quick for me to comprehend who was pulling me.

"Ricky! Chill! I'm not that creepy." Oh fuck, I know that voice

"What do you want, Ej. I'm not in the mood for this."

"You ignored my calls! I just wanted to talk." EJ presences over me, and I was lowkey scared but still felt some sigh of relief."

"Yeah, because you called 3 in the Fucking morning! You really think I'm awake at that time?"

"Whatever. I just was wondering what's up with your instagram story? You don't have to throw me under the bus like that. "

 

"I just speak nothing but the truth. I guess some people like you would be hard to understand on that."

"Whatever. I just need to you take down the instagram story!"

"What no! You literally told everyone that I was the reason we broke up! You know that's not what happened."

"It's Fine, sometimes you gotta do what you got to do."

EJ quickly looks at me directly in my eyes. Not going to lie, I missed his eyes.

Feel your eyes watching' me-

 

"How this my fault. We broke up 11 MONTHS AGO! It's Not my fault you can't accept of move on from that.

"Ok then. I'm sorry. But I can't just let everyone think I'm the villain here. So, at least clear up the story please."

"*GROAN* Fine. whatever. You owe me."

Ej lets go Of ricky slowly, making his arms fall down on him.

"Well, how about an invasion of a party I'm having tonight."

"Yeah, I mean something else, now I'm going to one of my exe's parties."

"Come on. It'll be fun. You can even bring Lily if you want."

"I'll think about it. But there's no guarantee I'm going to go."

"Thanks. And, Congrats on Lily. You always deserved to be happy."

"Appreciate it." Ej slowly walks away moving his eyes away from me. I look at him and always wondered where it all went wrong.

I'm yours again (oh) when you walk away (oh). You know if you leave, I ain't gonna stay (oh-oh-oh) -

 

After Class

I waited for Lily to get out of her class. I wanted to know if she wants to go to this party, because I don't want to go, but she may and at least I can have a better excuse.

"Hey Babe." She presses her lips and I return back to her. I put my around her and we started walking

"Hey. How was class."

"Boring. Ms.Joy kept on talking the entire time about electronic bounds. I wanted to start pulling my hair out literally."

"Yikes, that wouldn't look good on you."

"I know *she giggles*. Anything cool happens on your day off today."

"Not much. I , Um. I talked to Ej."

"Oh really? I'm guessing you confronted him about his Instagram story."

"Actually, it was the other way around."

"Damm, Biggest Uno reverse card."

"Yeah I know. H He umm, actually invited me to this party he's having tonight."

"Are you going to go?"

"Well, I don't think so. H He invited you too."

"Well, If you go, i'll go too."

"You sure, it's my ex. I think I'd rather have fun with just the two of us."

 

"I mean, were we really going to have plans tonight?"

"Well, I guess." Lily kisses me as we stop at her next class.

"I think you need to let loose for a minute. I think we should go."

"OK babe. I guess I should also head to class."

"Yep. See you later."

I walk away from Lily as I head to my next class. I guess I'm going to this party. How bad can it be honestly? Right?

Said that I'm gonna be sleepin' at mine. I lied (oh) -

 

@ Night

I drove up to Ej house as I hit his neighborhood. Honestly, it felt so weird coming back here. I never thought I'd be back here. But I guess me and Lily are doing this.

Uh-oh, I couldn't help myself. I'm almost at your house again, again

 

Me and Lily stepped out of my car as we started walking over into the house. I honestly can't feel like tonight is not going to end the way I end up going too. As we walked in, One step into the doorway, The smell of marijuana already hit my nosetrials. I just hope I don't get myself a bit too drunk tonight. After all, I am the source of my Girlfriend getting home.

"You sure you really want to do this Ri?" Lily comments next to me

"Well, we're already here. Guess we'll make the most out of it." I replied, interlocking our fingers together.

We walked farther down the party as we started seeing more East high kids. I saw a few familiar faces like Ashlyn, maddox, and I saw one of Ej's friends Micheal . Most of my friends aren't here, Which is fine, I don't need to be too confrontational about me going to an Ex's Party. I get to a spot of the time where I see a couch. Me and Lily sat down on the couch and I honestly remember this couch. THe first time Ej invited me over. We sat her as his bedroom was under construction. The couch didn't mean anything at the time, but knowsee it was a key push of our relationship. *SIgh* good times like they were.

"You good? Your thinking very hard." Lily questions as she leans her head against my shoulder

"HUh? Oh yeah, I, it. It just feels weird being back here."

"Well, I think what's going to cheer you up is a bit of alcohol. I'll grab us a few shots."

"Well you don't!" Damm it.

Few minutes later

"Ok! I'm back. Here's a shot of Vodka for you, your favorite." Lily hands me the shot and She sits next to me, with her Tequila. "You Ready?! Cheers." We clank our drinks together and chug it down. Not going to lie, I needed that.

I get a little drunk and it's all I want - Tomorrow I'll be sick, but tonight I'm numb -

Forty-Five minutes later.

After a while, I took more and more shots. I knew I shouldn't but It was getting fun. I could still think somewhat consciously.. I just need to watch for Lily. That's my main course of concern right now. Wait? Where the fuck even is She? Fuck, I lost her.

I get on the move as I start looking around her. In all my offense, she could just be on the roof for whatever reas-

"Watch where you're going!" Shit. I didn't realize I stumbled into someone.

"My Bad! Sorry. " The person turned around and he was taller, not really noticing who it was.

"Ricky? Didn't think you would come?"

"Well, I said I would think about it, and I did..."

"Well, glad you're here."

"Hey, by any chance have you seen Lily anywhere? She kinda disappeared on me." I looked into his eyes and I felt my Eyes freeze. I don't know why but I did. This has to be the alcohol talking.

Tryin' not to feel our connection - But, oh my god, it's kinda temptin -

 

"Oh, I think I saw her go outside with a few girls. She looked hella wasted. THink you gave your girlfriend a bit too much to drink."

"You think? Well thanks for this information. GOt to go find her before she does something dumb."

I quickly walk past EJ as I head outside, I see her drinking some more drinks and start heading out the back gate with a few people. Where the fuck is she going?

"LILY!?"

"OH BABE! I'm going to MICHEALA's! BYE BABY!"

What the fuck. SHe just going to leave me. Well, at least she's with other people, guess that's all that matters.

I slowly walk back and fall for a second. I forgot I'm also somewhat slippy right now. I start walking forward and I walk back into the house. As I do, I get in front of a guy who looks sick?

*BARFS*

"WHAT THE FUCK!" MY favorite hoodie!

"Oh, I am so sorry man *laughs*" THe guy walks past and doesn't even acknowledge that he just fucking vomited on me.

*Chuckles* I turn to see Ej laughing at me. Of course he saw me embarrassing myself

"IT's not funny caswell!"

"Well, it kinda is."

"This was my favorite hoodie!"

"Relax Bowen. If you want, I can give you a t- shirt to borrow."

"I'm Good."

"So you want to go home with someone else's bodily fluids on you?"

..

"UGH! Fine!"

"Come on then."

'

For the love of God, I really hope no one sees me going with EJ. I really just need to get a hoodie and out."

Then I'll follow you out - Hope nobody looks -

 

I walk up to his bedroom and I follow him heading toward there. Honestly can't tell you how nerve wracking it is to follow your Ex into his bedroom.

"You know, you can take the Hoodie Off. No need to wear that."

He unlocks his door and I slowly take off the hoodie, I can't believe this in reality I'm living right now.

Uh-oh, I'm one foot in the door - My clothes are on your floor again, again -

 

I finally get it off and I enter. I see Ej ransacking his closet not seeing any shirts or hoodies.

"Oh, right.. My clothes are all in the laundry."

"Oh great." I roll my eyes in embarrassment this. I am shirtless in front of my Ex while I have no shirt to wear.

"Actually, You can take my shirt. "

HUH!!!

"WHAT THE FUCK?!" I see EJ stripping his shirt in front of me and I lowkey got scared. I Haven't his GOd like body in such a long time." What are you doing Ej!"

"Giving you a shirt?"

"Why the shirt you're wearing?"

"Because you look like you could use it more then me."

"Well, I don't."

"Come one, who doesn't like seeing me shirtless.

"Literally no one!"

"Really, not even your drooling says otherwise."

Drooling? Oh shit, my lips were dripping sylvia.

"I'm not Drooling!"

"Ok, say whatever you want."

After a while, I was about to exit, Until I felt a pulse hitting me harder. I don't know what it is, but I felt it getting worse now that I'm with Ej.

"RIcky? You going to g-"

"OH FUCK IT!" I walked towards Ej and let it happen. I crush my Lips on his and he returns it back. Gosh, I forgot how powerful his lips were.

"R r RIcky? You have a girlfriend. "

"Shut up. I need to do this right now." I crash back and he returns it. HE slowly start pulling down his Jean and start unbuckling my belt.

You make me really, really good at makin' bad decisions

 

THE NEXT DAY.

*Picture *

*GROANIng*

 

Fuck. My head is pounding! I feel so tired. Shit. What the fuck happened yesterday all I remember before it all went down, Lily, hoodie, shirtless, Ej, Shirtless. Wait! Ej? The fuck. Wait, Who's hand is over my back. I Get up seeing a naked EJ caswell next to me. Huh? Oh wait, It's somewhat coming back to me.

"Ej. ej. Ej. EJ!" I called his name waking up

"Huh, morning." Ej said slowly and calmly like that. How is he saying this so calmly

"Tell me my memory is foggy and we totally didn't have sex last night.."

"Well.."

 

"ANSWER THE QUESTION!"

"YEs. We did."

"And you didn't bother to stop us? You just let it happen."

 

"Well, Lets quote the same phrases as you said, ""Shut up. I need to do this right now." and let's also remember "I missed this," "HArder."

"Haven't you learned to never listen to a drunk person ever?" I started getting irritated with him.

"Whatever! I just like getting my dick wet so I took it as a opportunity."

"Yeah, I know. That's why you always had a weekly reminder on the calendar for "Netflix and chill,,""

"Yeah, I also just did it because well, I miss you Rick." Hearing him say that made me feel somewhat bad but it's fine.

"I know, I missed you too. I still sometimes miss you. But, I moved on. I'm with Lily now and It's not fair to both you and her." I slowly give him a hug around his neck.

"Can we just pretend this never happened please. I really don't want Lily to know about this. "

"*sure*. Mind if we do it again?" He smirks and I get up quickly.

"No! I'm still taken. And I never meant for this to happen." I say as I put my jeans on and the vomit hoodie on. I think it got washed but I need to get going." Bye Ej! "

"Wait! At least don't leave me hanging" He pouts at me and I get annoyed, I always could never resist those eyes. I walk towards him and pressed his lips together. It wasn't that long but I decided to be nice about it.

"There you go. Now! We never acknowledge each other again so this situation never happens again. Goodbye EJ!"

Uh-oh, now we can just pretend - We won't do it again, again, again -

 

I left the room as I head downstairs. I noticed the total chaos of aq party that was left behind. Some people were under hangover from the night and were all this lights and music left on.

30 minutes later

I finally got home from Ej room. I take a Ibuprofen as my head is still pounding from everything. I lay up in my room and slowly left myself rest on the bed.

*RING* *RING

Ugh. Who's calling?

"Hello?"

"Hey Babe?"

"Oh. h Hey babe." I felt sour saying those words to her.

"DOing fine, Hey I didn't get much from you, did you get home safely ?"

"Y yep. Sure did."

"You didn't get a DUI?"

"Nope, Ah oh ok."

"Great to hear, I'm crashing at Micheals and I was well drunk, I'm still not sure if I'm sober."

"Well, glad to hear you safe though babe."

"Same to you, I really thought you were going to crash at Ej's House and sleep there as you looked like you were going to get more drunk. But glad to hear you made it home."

..

"RIcky? Still there?"

"Huh. Yeah. I'm good. THanks for checking in."

"Yeah, Well, I'll call you back, I need to fix myself and I will come over later."

"Alright, I'll be expecting you."

"Bye bae."

"Bye." I slowly Hang up in shame, sighing from it. I really didn't just lie to my girlfriend. Uh oh, I better get my act together and hope this drama ends here.

Uh-oh, now we can just pretend - We won't do it again, again, again -

FInished

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