ethereal

Prologue

before they were stuck together.

  Noah never had a great life, he came from an abusive home, and was called derogatory names all the time. The poor kid didn't know if his name was Noah, instead of Faggot, or Little Shit. He always did really well in school, and was a member of the cheer leading team, the only boy on the cheer squad. Older men who came to the university games always had their eyes on him, not the girls with their boobs hanging out, their little pairs of panties showing, always on him. Hungry stares, eyes trained on him while he was doing the routines. He had the most gorgeous sparkling green eyes, like perfectly cared for grass, they mesmerised everyone. 

  Then there was Ryan, he was a rough around the edges kinda kid. His favourite activities included, but not limited to, football and fights. He had been accepted into the university with a football scholarship, being the quarterback. He always had his sights on Noah, but he never knew why, something always fascinated him. Ryan always found himself thinking about the green eyed boy, he always wondered how his lips felt, and if they would feel amazing wrapped around his- whoa, hold on, he wasn't gay.

  Noah always got his way with men, he always got what he wanted. Don't get him wrong, he is still a virgin, but he has blown guys. He is very sure that Mr. Gordon would happily pay him for another blowjob. The kid feels so dirty, so used, but he needs to make money anyway he can. "Hey Parker, cheer practice was cancelled for today, the weather is calling for thunderstorms. And we can't practice anywhere else tonight." He frowned, really excited to practice the new routine, "Thanks Lovey, see ya later then." Cassidy waved bye and walked off with her boyfriend, hand in hand. Noah grabbed the rest of his stuff, but felt someone bump into his shoulder. He looked back, there stood Ryan Laramie, "Sorry pretty boy, didn't see you there." Noah rolled his eyes and grunted, "Whatever Laramie, but I am flattered that you think I'm pretty." He fluttered his eyelashes and giggled flirtatiously, Ryan's cheeks reddened. "I dress to impress." Checkmate Ryan, I've won, he thought to himself. He loved flustering Mr, Tall Dark and Brooding, watching his cheeks turn varying shades of red.

  Ryan cleared his throat, "Well, you are doing a pretty good job. Mr. Gordon couldn't keep his eyes off of you, it was pissing me off." Noah laughed a little, "Why? Are you jealous?" He leaned closer to Ryan's face, his breath ghosting on the boy's lips. His breath smelt of mint gum and cigarettes, oddly comforting him, he turned to whisper in Ryan's ear,  "I'd be jealous too, sin wrapped up in ribbon being put on their knees for the teacher while you sit on the sidelines. Just waiting for your turn to have some fun." Noah bit his earlobe, and chuckled lowly. Ryan gulped, his face turned bright red, "I'm not fucking gay you freak." He pulled away, his eyes dark like stormy skies, pooling with lust and want.

  Ryan growled something under his breath, making his way to the boys bathroom, while leaving Noah laughing his ass off. Donna-Marie came over and giggled at her silly best friend "What's got you laughing Noah?" The boy turned to Donna-Marie, "Just gave Ryan boner." Donna-Marie shook her head, giggling, "Last time he punched you, I'm surprised he kept his hands off of you." Noah laughed a little more, "I don't know, I was bracing myself to be punched." They chatted, and walked back to her house. Noah spent almost all of his free time at the girl's house to stay away from his hell hole of a house.

  But I'm guessing you are wondering why Ryan never punched Noah, why he didn't put up a fight... Well, lets go back to what he was doing before the encounter. "Hey Ryan!" He turned around and saw Donna-Marie, he gave her a tight hug. "Hey Don." She laughed, "Noah is staying over for a week, you should come over."Ryan blushed a little, "Did Naryssa say he could come over?" She bitch faced him, "Well obviously, she knows about his home life." Donna-Marie instantly paled, silently cursing herself. "What about his ~home life~?" Ryan's eyes held a fire that would make the devil shake, "Are Pretty Boy's parents abusive? Don, are Noah's parents abusive?!" His voice was raised, "Y-yes they are, but it's not my story to tell. And from what Noah has told me, you have made it worse by beating him up." Her face contorted to that of anger, "He gets it enough from his parents, and now you... What would your mother think Ryan Laramie?"

  Noah walked up the stairs to his bedroom at the Lupo residence.  A lady with snow blonde hair came up and hugged him, burying her face in his tufts of curly brown hair, "How you been baby?" The boy smiled, "Hey mom, I've been good! How are you doing, how is Anthony?" Naryssa smiled, "I am good, Anthony is away on business." Noah hugged her tighter, breathing in her apple scent. Donna-Marie came up and hugged him as well, "Welcome back Home." Noah's heart filled with love and happiness, he was Home. There was a knock door, Donna-Marie went to answer the door, he went to his room. "Hey Don! Ms. Naryssa." Noah froze in his tracks, instantly recognising the voice. He went back downstairs, being met with the smirk of Ryan Laramie, his heart skipping a beat. "Laramie..." Noah grinned, "Didn't expect to see you here."Ryan smiled softly at him, "Hey Noah." Everyone chatted for a bit, that was until Naryssa had to leave for her shift. 

  Donna-Marie lead both boys to the second floor living room, "So boys, I will invite my boyfriend, and we can have a small party. How does that sound?"  Noah smirked a little, "Are we bringing out the bongs?" Ryan grinned, "I never knew you smoked weed Pretty Boy." Noah laughed, "There is a lot of things you don't know about me Laramie." He grabbed the bright pink bong, grinder, and lighter. Filling the bowl piece with weed and lighting it, blowing a huge cloud. "Her Babe." He passed the bong to Donna-Marie, then she took a small hit. She pulled out her phone, dialling her boyfriend while passing the bong back to Noah, "Hey Baby-" Noah smiled softly at Ryan, "Want a hit?" Ryan grinned, taking the bong from Noah, "Thanks Pretty Boy." Ryan finished the rest of the bowl, blowing smoke rings, Noah giggled and clapped.

  Cloud came up the stairs and hugged Donna-Marie tightly, kissing her forehead, "Hey Donny." They both snuggled up on the couch, leaving the two boys to sit on the love seat. She smirked, "Il divanetto è molto adatto per Noah e Ryan. (The love seat is very suitable for Noah and Ryan.)" Cloud chuckled and nodded, "Very True." Noah paled a little, "Shut the fuck up Donny!"  Donna-Marie laughed, "Don't tell me to shut up you hoe." Ryan laughed at the pair, "What does that even mean?" Cloud was about to say what it meant, Donna-Marie clamped a hand over his mouth, "Nothing to worry your little head about." Ryan squinted at Donna-Marie, she smiled innocently, "Anywhore, lets play Truth Or Dare." Noah laughed, "What is this, grade 7?" Cloud shook his head at his girlfriend, "Fine, you start." She grinned mischievously, "Ryan... Truth or Dare?"