The Brooks: My Gleeful Neighbours ( A Janoskians/ Glee Fanfic )

38) Boyfriend Vs. Boy Friend

The next few months past in a blur with school, missing Beau, and becoming best friends with Ryder, and soon it was Christmas.

Blaine was going to New York to spend time with Kurt ( I was secretly hoping that they would get back together ), and Sam ( who was now dating Brittany ) was convinced that there was an Apocalypse coming so he and Brittany were spending every day together at her house.

So that meant that my only two close friends that weren't doing anything, or going anywhere, were Finn and Ryder.

So I spent most of the days leading up to Christmas with them, because Beau and the boys weren't coming home until the day before Christmas Eve.

And it was really fun! Finn had turned into an older brother-type friend to me so I knew that he would always be looking out for me. He had told me that before anyway! And Ryder? Well Ryder was just the perfect buddy! He was always making me laugh and was there when I needed to talk about something that was bothering me.

One day as we watched TV together in my living room ( Finn wasn't there because he was busy ), Ryder turned to me and said, 'Lauren, can I talk to you for a minute?'

'Of course you can!', I smiled, turning down the volume on the TV.

'Okay', Ryder mumbled, obviously very nervous, 'I know it's a few days early, but I want to give you your Christmas present.'

With that he reached inside his jacket pocket and took out a braided bracelet.

'This is for you', he said, holding it out to me.

'Ryder you shouldn't have!', I replied, as he put the bracelet on my wrist, 'We agreed we weren't going to give each other Christmas presents! I didn't get anything for you! I feel so bad!'

'No, no I just wanted to give this to you, kinda as a thank you present for being so kind to me over the past few months', Ryder said, 'I'm sorry I couldn't buy a silver or gold bracelet, but I didn't have the money.'

'Ssh', I replied, putting a finger to his lips, 'I love it.'

With that I engulfed him in a huge hug.

The next day I was in my bedroom, lying on my bed listening to music, and admiring my bracelet, when suddenly my door opened.

I looked up to see Beau leaning against the doorway.

'Miss me?', he asked, and then winked.

'Of course I did!', I laughed, jumping off my bed, walking over to him, and throwing my arms around him, 'I thought you weren't getting in until this evening.'

'Yeah we got an earlier flight', Beau explained, burying his face in my hair, 'Wow it's great to see you!'

'You too', I replied, taking his head in my hands and gently kissing him, 'How are the guys?'

'Great!', Beau said, 'They'll be around later to see you. They've missed you too!'

'You know', I whispered, 'Sometimes I wish things could go back to when we first got together. You here every day, and not having to wait three months every time to spend time with you.'

'I know it's hard babe', Beau replied, 'But we can get through it. Actually, I have something to give you.'

Smirking he reached into the back pocket in his jeans and retrieved a small box.

'Happy Christmas babe', he said.

I took the box and opened it to reveal a thin, silver bracelet.

'Wow!', I gasped, 'Oh Beau it's gorgeous!'

'I'm glad you like it', Beau smiled, 'Want me to help you put it on?'

'Sure!', I said, holding out my hand.

'What's that?', Beau asked, when he saw Ryder's gift already on my wrist.

'Oh it's really cute isn't it? Ryder made it for me for Christmas', I explained, 'He gave it to me yesterday.'

'Oh yeah', Beau replied, 'I didn't think you were that close to him.'

'Of course I am!', I said, 'Actually I think he's probably my best friend since Kurt and Mercedes left. He's a really great guy.'

'Yeah I'm sure he is', Beau mumbled, 'Lets just take it off and put on mine instead. It's just a ratty string thing anyway. It will probably break in a couple of days.'

'What? No!', I said, before he could untie it, 'Put your bracelet on beside it. Beau, what's up with you?'

'What do you mean?', Beau asked, putting his bracelet on my wrist.

'What are you saying about my friendship bracelet?', I replied, 'Ryder worked really hard on it, and it means a lot to me.'

'Fine!', Beau said, dropping my hand, 'I don't like how close you are with that guy! You seem to be with him every minute of the day! I've seen the Instagram photos!'

'What?', I laughed, 'Beau I can't believe you're jealous! Ryder is my FRIEND, nothing more! It never bothered you when I hung out with Kurt!'

'Because Kurt is gay!', Beau exclaimed, 'I've seen the way Ryder looks at you Laur! It's obvious that he likes you more than a friend would!'

'That's all in your imagination!', I replied, rolling my eyes, 'Ryder is my friend and nothing else. He's been here for me through everything with the last few months! Unlike you! You know what Beau, I think it would be best if you leave.'

'I think so too', Beau said, and walked away.

A few minutes later I heard the front door bang.

I walked over to my bed and punched my pillow in anger, before sitting down and putting my head in my hands.

I was so angry with Beau! After all, he nearly admitted that he thought that there was something going on between Ryder and I! How could he think that?

But despite how angry I was, I started to cry because all I wanted was his arms around me.