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xi | ryan hartman

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"He's going to tell you how he feels some time, (Your Name)," (Friend's Name) said, "trust me."

"He's not going to," you told her.

"Then say something! It's been long enough," she said.

"I can't," you said, looking down. "I can't risk losing him."

"Do you really think it would change that much?" she asked. "You've been best friends with him for ten years, (Your Name)."

"Can you imagine how awkward that you be?" you questioned. "I'm not going to tell him, no matter what you say."

"Whatever," she said, rolling her eyes. "I'd do it before it's too late."

You raised an eyebrow at her but didn't question it. She probably hadn't meant anything by it.

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RYAN
hey, (your name)?

(YOUR NAME)
yeah?

RYAN  
are you free on saturday?

(YOUR NAME)  
yeah, why?

RYAN  
i was just wondering if you wanted to go somewhere or something

(YOUR NAME)  
 of course.

(YOUR NAME)  
any ideas?

RYAN  
i have a few

RYAN    
i'll be by your house at 5 on saturday, alright?

(YOUR NAME)  
alright

(YOUR NAME) sent a photo

(FRIEND'S NAME)
oh my god

(FRIEND'S NAME)  
i told you he was into you!

(YOUR NAME)  
idk

(YOUR NAME)   
it's not rare for us to hang out, but he's never been so secretive

(FRIEND'S NAME)  
he obviously has something planned

(FRIEND'S NAME)  
and maybe that includes confessing to you

(YOUR NAME)   
do you know something i don't?

(FRIEND'S NAME)  
pfft

(FRIEND'S NAME)  
no

(YOUR NAME)   
suuuure

(FRIEND'S NAME)  
i think she's starting to get suspicious

RYAN    
me too

RYAN     
i'm so nervous

(FRIEND'S NAME)  
i'm sure it'll be fine. she's going to understand

RYAN     
i hope so

RYAN     
but how is she going to take my feelings for her?

(FRIEND'S NAME)  
for the millionth time, she feels that same way. when have i ever lied to you about something like this?

RYAN     
... never

(FRIEND'S NAME)  
exactly. it'll be fine, ryan. trust me

That Saturday at 4:55, there was a knock on your door. You fixed your hair in the mirror quickly before running downstairs. Ryan was talking to your mom, but quickly turned to you when he saw you.