Ryan had really liked Kevin for a while now, and today was the day. The day Ryan finally comes out and confesses his love for him.
He went to Walmart and thought carefully about what he would give to Kevin as a token of his affection. It wasn't easy. "I don't think that Kevin would really like something super expensive," he thought to himself. Eventually, he finally found what he thought would be perfect.
On the drive to Kev's house, he thought to himself, "I don't know about this.... will Kev feel the same way? or will this be the end of our friendship?"
Finally at Kevin's driveway, he picked up his gift, wished himself luck, and exited his car. He slowly walked up to his front door, his palms sweating, and head down. He hesitantly rung the doorbell, fidgeting uncontrollably. Papajumba opened the door.
"Herro Ryan!" he happily said.
"Hey there, Mr. Wu. Is Kevin home?"
"Oh yes, KEVON! YOUR FRIEND IS HERE! Is that my gift, Ryan?"
"Oh no, it's for Kevin." Ryan replied. Just then, he saw Kevin run downstairs. He took a deep breath.
"Hey Ryan. How's it going?" Kevin asked.
"Kevin, can we talk about something. Outside preferably?"
"Sure?" Kevin said confused.
"Okay Kevin. I want you to be honest, k?"
"Mmmhmm," he replied nodding his head.
"The thing is bro. I've really liked you for a while now, and I want to know if you feel the same." Ryan stuttered. Kevin looked down at his hands, which were intertwined with Ryan's. He looked back up and saw Ryan's eyes full of hope.
"I don't even know if you like men, but--"
"I'm sorry Ryan, but I'm straight." Kevin sadly said.
"Oh... well I guess I just be going now then." Ryan then ran to his car. His eyes drowning in tears. He started the engine and sped off.
"Ryan, wait! You forgot your present!" Kevin noticed the tag said 'To Kevin' He took the present to his room, and thought about opening it.
Meanwhile, Ryan couldn't even think about anything other than Kevin. While driving, he was constantly wiping his tears and all of a sudden--
BOOM! CRASH!
Ryan accidentally ran a red light and was hit by a truck. Kevin got the news and drove to the hospital ASAP. He slammed the hospital doors open, and rushed to the room Ryan was in. He went next to his bed and saw the huge cuts on Ryan's forehead. He shook Ryan, but there was no response. The machine says his heart is still working.
"Nurse! Nurse!" Kevin yelled grabbing a nurse's shoulder.
She turned around and said, "Yes? What's the problem?"
"What's wrong with Ryan? Why is his not waking up?" Kevin yelled, tears rolling down his face.
"He's in a coma, and we don't know when or if he'll wake up," she replied.
Kevin quickly rushed back to Ryan and grasped his hand.
"I can't believe this could possibly be the end for you, Ryan." he cried, "I'm so sorry. This is all my fault. You might actually die because of me."
The nurse saw Kevin crying and gave him a box of tissues. She comforted him and made him feel a little bit better.
For about a week, Kevin stayed with Ryan just hoping that he'd wake up. He didn't.
"You should probably go and take care of yourself now, son" the doctor said, "we'll take it from here."
"Sorry doc, but no. Ryan's been there for me when I needed him, and I need to return the favor."
"Well, you can't stay here forever."
"I guess your right doc, I'll go. Just let me have a moment alone with him just incase he doesn't make it, k?" Kevin said.
The doctor left and Kevin cried even more. He put Ryan's hand on his forehead and just cried. and cried. and cried.
"I'm so sorry, Ryan."
Then Kevin went back home, greeted his dad, and ran upstairs to his bedroom.
He threw pillows around, slammed his head into his mattress, and pretty much raged. He lifted his head from his pillow. In the corner of his eye he saw there laying on his bed, the gift Ryan had given to him shortly before the incident. He carefully opened it and there he saw a $15 Walmart gift card and a note.
Dear Kevin,
If you were a potato, you'd be a good looking one. I don't have good pick up lines :3 Anyway, I know we're really close and I've found out that I have more feelings than 'like' for you. Even if you reject me, I hope well still stay connected by the hip. I love you, Kevin.
"I was wrong. I love you too, Ryan."
