Buzzfeed Unsolved: Shane and Ryan; Stuck in the Past (+Bonus Stories!)

I Won't Be Able To Catch Up

Shane was sick. He was throwing up, it was a little hard for him to breathe and he felt pretty weak. So Ryan would often come over to help him with things. Straight up the apartment, take care of Obi (Shane's cat), sometimes do laundry, and just help with things that Shane was just to weak or tired to do.

Pretty soon, Shane got better, but he got Ryan sick. Shane felt terrible, so he helped Ryan get better. Did all the things he did for him. Shane would even take Dori and Micky (Ryan's dogs) for walks or take them out. Anything he could do to help. Shane also found this game that him and Ryan could play. It was at Ryan's apartment and Shane couldn't wait to play it with him.

One day, Shane was shopping to get food for Ryan. When he bought the food and was leaving, he was walking to Ryan's apartment. It wasn't to far away, and he felt like he needed the exercise.

But on the way to Ryan's home, Shane had gotten a call from Ryan. He picked it up and heard Ryan on the other end. Shane looked up and noticed that he was following this middle aged woman, who had short, curly blonde hair, black leather jacket, dark blue jeans and converse.

"Hey Shane, I know I shouldn't have but..." Ryan held the last word. Shane chuckled to himself. Listening to Ryan talking surely made this walk a whole lot better.

"If you don't stop, I won't be able to catch up to you." Shane said. He chuckled softly. The woman in front of Shane turned quickly around to face him. Shane was very surprised, he almost dropped his phone.

She gave him an evil glare, letting him know that she's not one to be messed with.

It then occurred to Shane, that he's been following this poor girl for about 2 blocks. He didn't mean to scare her.

She turned back around, crossed the street and continued to walk forward. Shane just kinda stared in confusion and surprise. He didn't mean to scare her like that. Although he gets it. She's got this 6 feet tall man following her for about 2 blocks, his voice is a little raspy and his breathing is a little uneven. Shane gets that she would be scared. But he wasn't trying to do that.

Eventually, Shane went to Ryan's. He placed all the stuff down, and stocked it all up. Ryan got up and hugged Shane from behind. Shane smiled. He told Ryan about the encounter he had with that woman today. Ryan laughed a bit, knowing it was just a simple mistake. Shane hopped she knew that too.

Ryan had his head placed on Shane's chest. He was fast asleep. Shane had an arm around Ryan and his head resting on top of Ryan's. Shane too, was fast asleep.

...

I'm walking home. A man has been following me for about 2 blocks now. He's obviously trying to catch his breath or something. He's very tall and lanky. He doesn't seem as if he can do much harm to me, but I don't wanna take that chance.

"If you don't stop, I won't be able to catch up to you." The man said. His voice was raspy. He sounded almost sick. But I couldn't take it anymore.

I whipped around to face him. He looked very surprised. That's when I noticed the phone. He was taking to someone else.

I looked at the man in the eyes and saw....me!

...

Shane shot up, breathing heavily. It woke up Ryan.

"Shane, what's wrong!?" Ryan asked, panicked. Shane panted a little more. Ryan rubbed Shane's back. With that, Shane had calmed down. All it took was Ryan's touch.

"I had a dream." Shane said. Ryan looked confused.

"People have dreams, Shane. I'm sure demons to do." Ryan responded. He was concerned, but this might be nothing.

"Yes, but," Shane stopped for a second. "I was the woman I ran into today. I turned around and saw myself. I saw that encounter through her eyes. I could feel her fear." He said. Ryan looked worried at Shane. He then pulled him in a soft hug.

"At least it's over now." Ryan said calmly. Shane rested his head on top of Ryan's. He was calm. All he needed was Ryan.

I know it's over, Shane thought. But why did I see it through her eyes? Why would I have a dream like that?