The Waiter and The Musician (Ryden)

Chapter 11

Ryan woke up and looked around the room. It took him a second to remember what happened last night. He ran a hand through his messy bedhead. Skylar was still sound asleep beside him, but Brendon was no longer in the bed. Ryan got up and went looking for his boy. He found Brendon in the bathroom. 

The boy was standing in front of the mirror, looking at all his new bruises with a pained look on his face. Ryan walked behind Brendon and wrapped his arms around his waist. He rested his head on his boyfriend's shoulder as they watched each other in the mirror. 

"There's so many," Brendon spoke softly. Ryan turned his head and placed a kiss on the side of Brendon's neck. 

"You're still so, so beautiful." Brendon laughed and turned around. Ryan pulled back to give him enough room before pulling him close again. 

"It's not nice to tell lies," Brendon kept his soft voice. Ryan cupped Brendon's cheeks to ensure the boy's full attention.

"You are the most gorgeous man I've ever seen. If you don't believe me, I'll spend the rest of my days convincing you because it's true. You are.." Ryan's eyes sweep over Brendon's face, taking in the light the boy gave him. "You are breathtaking." He felt Brendon try to look away to hide a blush, but kept him still to watch the red dust his cheeks.

"Thank you," Brendon murmured sheepishly. Ryan smiled and kissed his lips. Brendon happily returned it. Ryan took the other by surprise and lifted him bridal style. Brendon giggled and wrapped his arms around Ryan's neck as he was carried back to his bedroom. Ryan laid Brendon on the bed beside Skylar. He started backing out of the room.

"Where are you going?" Brendon failed to hide the panic in his voice as he leaned forward on the bed. Ryan moved close and placed a kiss on Brendon's forehead.

"I just thought my king and princess deserved some breakfast in bed," Ryan said reassuringly, calming Brendon instantly.

"Pancakes?" Brendon asked excitedly. Ryan chuckled at his enthusiasm. 

"If that's what my baby wants, that's what my baby will get." Ryan stole a quick peck on Brendon's lips before leaving the room. He made his way to the kitchen and started making the batter. The room filled with the scent of pancakes as he moved finished pancakes from the griddle to a plate. 

When he was done, Ryan took the stack of pancakes, some plates, forks and syrup back to Brendon's bedroom. He saw his boy on his phone with Skylar sitting between his legs. They both watched the screen intently, not noticing Ryan coming in. When Ryan set the pancakes down on the nightstand, the two snapped their heads up together. 

"Pancakes," they said simultaneously. Skylar clapped her hands as Brendon prepped a plate for her. Brendon slowly poured syrup over the top of the pancake.

"Tell me when to stop," Brendon said swirling the liquid around. Skylar watched as the syrup began spilling over the edges of the pancake. "Okay. That's enough." Skylar giggled and nodded in agreement. Brendon cut the pancake into smaller pieces and gave the fork to the girl to eat. 

Ryan watched Brendon, who was keeping his eyes on Skylar. Brendon had a small smile on his face while Skylar shoved pancake into her mouth. He looked lost in thought as he kept his head toward her. Ryan sat beside them on the bed and wrapped an arm around Brendon.

"Are you gonna eat?" Brendon turned his attention to Ryan.

"Yeah. I'm just..," he looked over at Skylar again before turning back. "I'm just taking a moment."

"Take all the time you need then." Ryan place a soft kiss on Brendon's lips, feeling Brendon smile against him.

"Oh no," the little girl in front of them cried. The two pulled away and saw Skylar covered in syrup. She was opening and closing her hand, watching the strings of syrup form.