ethereal

chapter 3

  Noah loved My Neighbour Totoro, he watched it with Donna-Marie. Cuddling up in his hoodie and holding a pillow to his chest for comfort, Noah relaxed into the couch with a satisfied sigh. Ryan watched him with a private smile, Noah looked back at Ryan and smiled as well. Noah crossed his eyes and Ryan laughed, causing Noah to laugh as well.

  Halfway through the movie Noah felt Ryan's leg brush up against his, the boy pretended not to notice and kept his gaze on the cat bus. But Noah couldn't resist knocking his knee against Ryan's when Totoro showed up in the garden with his umbrella, an easy smile playing on his lips. Ryan smiled back at him, putting his arm around Noah's shoulder and held him closer.

  Grey eyes met green, Noah flushed a light pink and Ryan swore it was the cutest thing ever. Ok maybe I could be a little gay and that's not a bad thing anymore. Ryan smiled a little and turned back to the t.v, for the first time in his life he felt a little happy with his sexuality. But Ryan didn't want to make a move yet, he was perfectly fine waiting for the right time. Noah snuggled into his side, he had to bite his lower lip to keep his grin small.

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  "We have to start wearing the handcuffs.", Noah said, holding up the pair for emphasis. Ryan nodded, "It's still up to you, if you aren't comfortable we don't have to go through with this buddy." Smiling at Ryan's thoughtfulness, "I know, and I'm fine with it if you are." Ryan sat beside Noah, "I'm left handed, and you are right handed. So put it on your left and my right." Noah furrowed his brows, "How did you know I am right handed?"

  Ryan chuckled, "I watched you write a letter for the squirrels earlier, you were writing with your right hand you dork." Noah giggled, "Oh right." The boy shook his head, but his smile betrayed him as he watched Noah took Ryan's hand in his. Their hands fit almost perfectly together, Ryan then put the other shackle around Noah's wrist. "Let the 168 hours begin buddy."

  The first couple hours were fine, Noah napped on the couch while Ryan quietly watched Netflix on his laptop. But then Ryan's bladder decided to weigh in on the decision, nudging Noah awake, "Bro I gotta pee." Noah groaned, hiding his face in his sweater, "Five more minutes." Ryan sighed, "I'll just pee on you then." Noah sprung up, "Get the fuck to the bathroom you nasty bitch." Ryan laughed as he and Noah went to the bathroom.

  Awkwardly standing in the bathroom, "How the fuck are we going to do this? How are we going to take a shit? Buddy how are we going to shower?" Noah sighed, "How the fuck would I know?" Turning around and covering his eyes with his free hand, Ryan took the chance to relieve himself. Being tugged over to the sink, Noah's face burned in embarrassment. Ryan chuckled at his expression, "Never stood beside a guy while he pissed?"

  Noah swatted his arm, "Shut the fuck up, it's awkward!" Ryan laughed more, "Whatever. How about we go get some lunch." Noah sighed, Ryan was too damn fast, "Bro I'm impaired." Shooting Noah a sympathetic look, "I forget, sorry. Now how about McDonald's?" Giving their hands a pointed look, "How would we explain this?" Ryan looked at their hands and his eyes widened, "Oh fuck I forgot we did that." Noah laughed at Ryan as they grabbed Mara's car keys.

  Staring at the 1957 mustang in shock, "This is your mom's car?" Ryan chuckled, going through the passenger door and helping Noah get his crutches in the car, "I know right? It's a babe magnet." Noah laughed, "It totally is, holy shit." Shaking his head as he started the car, the engine roared to laugh and Noah wanted to groan. "The rumble of it, holy shit. Dude, I'm in love with your mom." Ryan was caught of guard, laughing loudly, "What the hell is wrong with you?"  

  Noah burst out laughing, throwing his head back. "She drives an awesome fucking car dude. Like what the hell is this?" Ryan chuckled under his breath, "What do you want?" Tapping his fingers against his chin, feigning thought, "Chicken nuggies and fries please." Pulling up to the intercom and ordering, Noah messed with his phone, "I was thinking that we can drive by the dispensary? I have an order to pick up."