Who Knew

Chapter12.

Busted.

Ryan ran a hand through his hair as his chest tightened. He was holding his phone tighter than he ever had before because the news of someone being in the hospital had just reached his ears, Craig. Craig was in the hospital and not waking up..

Bryce had tried so hard to calm his lover down but each time he did he got snapped at by him so he had to keep his distance. Ryan hated himself for it too but he couldn't control himself right now. He wanted to do nothing but scream and thrash around like a wild beast but he knew that wouldn't solve a thing. He took a deep breath and exhaled causing Bryce to perk up at his sudden act in trying to calm down.

"Bryce," Ryan said dryly. "Please take me to the hospital to see him.."

"Ryan I don't think nows a good time. We ha-" he stopped himself once he saw the look Ryan had gave him. It was clear Ryan wasn't waiting any longer and Bryce could tell he was going to act on his own if he didn't do what he had said. "Okay.."

Ryan walked out of the door while Bryce grabbed the keys from the table and his phone. He checked the time before walking out to the car where his lover was waiting in the front seat.

"Bryce I'm real sorry about snapping at you.."

Bryce looked over to the hazel eyed man who was staring right at him with hurt in his eyes. He could tell this had upset him and even tore a piece off his heart. He gave a faint smile to him and said, "It's okay. I know you're upset over this and I'm here for you. I'll always be here for you."

Ryan's smile was broken but he could tell he had tried to make it seem cheerful. If his smile hadn't betrayed him his eyes would've done it to him. He could tell Ryan wasn't telling him something but he didn't want to push it, especially today.

It didn't take long before they arrived at the hospital where they had to find a parking space then walk through the front. After speaking to a nurse they were able to catch an elevator which wasn't as crowded as the rest. They made their way to the floor Craig was at.

"Oh my god I hope everyone came.." Ryan muttered, walking faster. He was leaving Bryce behind just to see if everyone had came once they heard the news and sure enough, the crew was loaded up at the door, and peering into the small room. Some were crying while others were staring at him with hurt.

Ryan shoved his way past Brock, Brian, and Marcel to see Tyler holding his husbands hand with tears streaming down his face. Craig seemed peaceful but cuts and bruises covered his face while Tyler's face was clear giving him the idea that it was just Craig who wrecked. He laid a hand on Tyler's shoulder causing the man to look up with pain but he only turned his attention back to Craig.

"Glad you two could make it.." Scottie whispered, glancing at Bryce who just gave a faint smile to how greetings. "How long has he been like this?" Ryan whispered as he looked to Tyler. "Try an hour..he won't even leave to eat.." Brock chimed in, shaking his head at his friend.

"Yeah Evan is going to get some food for him later but right now he's having to comfort Jonathan. He just came in not to long ago like maybe three minutes before you walked up?" Marcel stayed, pushing Brian out of the way. "This is really bad. We all pages our respects and can't get Tyler to do anything.."

"Well his husbands in the bed so you blame him?" Lui said, letting go of David's hand. "I mean if David was in that bed I'd never leave."

"Ye guys lets just give him space alright?" David pushed everyone from the room causing everyone to take a seat outside the room. "I can't believe this happened man." David and Lui had locked in a conversation again.

"Man you guys were the last to come what happened?" Brock whispered, running a hand through Brains hair. "I mean, Ryan you used to be on time if one of us was in trouble.."

"Yeah well let's just say I didn't take it well." Ryan shook his head as he spoke. He was ashamed of himself and he knew his friends could tell, especially Brock. "Yeah he was pretty upset about it," Bryce said. "He cussed me out when I tried to calm him down so."

"Yeah he gets that way, we all do really." Brock chuckled bitterly to himself. "We just care a lot about each other. I mean take Ryan for instance.."

"Hm?"

"Well Bryce long story short, Ryan would kick everyone's ass if they picked on us. That's actually how I met him." Brock smiled to Ryan who was staring ahead. "He beat up two jocks just to help me out."

"Wow.."

"Yeah he used to be our hero. I knew that when he didn't contact us he would always come to us if we needed him..didn't matter what we done. He's a nice guy Bryce. You got yourself a good one." Brock looked away from Ryan and sighed. His words had touched Ryan's mind and struck him into a world of darkness. He wish he could agree.

Ryan never came when Jonathan needed him..and now he was paying the price. He got up once he seen Evan exit and rushed to the back where Delirious was on the floor crying his eyes out. "Jon," Ryan said, making the boys head jerk up. Jonathan didn't say a word as he jumped up and tackled him into a hug. "Why him Ryan?!" He said through sobs. "Craig didn't deserve this!"

"Shh..I know." Ryan whispered, tilting Jonathan's head up. "It'll be okay.."

Ryan placed his lips on Jonathan's in hopes of calming the shaking boy. They held it.

"What're you doing?!"