Unforgotten Love

The Concerned Friend

Ryan's POV:

Jacky looked out the window and, before either of us knew it, Derek was outside, knocking on the door. When Jacky opened it, he was pulled into a hug by our friend. I could faintly hear Jacky tell him to com in.

"So, what's going on, then?" Derek asked. I could tell he was just as concerned for Jacky's well being as I was.

"It was just a memory, that's all." Jacky began. Going by the look on Derek's face, he didn't believe Jacky. "I was just thinking of Sandy. I'm fine, now."

"Okay. If you say so." Derek replied. "I'm just worried, because of how Ronnie reacted when you hung up the phone earlier, man. He seemed hurt."

"Ronnie needs to learn to keep his mouth shut sometimes." I accidentally let slip. They both turned to look at me.

"I'd have to agree with you, Ryan." Derek said after a moment. We just stand there in silence for a few minutes. "Alright. I gotta go check on Ronnie now. Probably time for us to leave for home anyways. I'll miss you guys. Nice seeing you again, Jacky." With that, Derek gave us both a hug and left. Jacky walked back over to the couch and sat down.

"Jacky, you don't feel like I raped you, do you?" I had to know. I felt that question burning inside, it had to be asked. Jacky just shook his head in a silent 'no.' "Look, baby. You can tell me anything." He looked up at me, his eyes still puffy and red from crying. "You're beautiful." He smiled a bit.

"I love you, Ryan."

"And I, you." With that, we cuddled up together. Jacky fell asleep in my arms.