Camera Lens // Ryden

"Just think of the bright side to all of this, you're still getting paid! I mean, you have enough money to feed a family of more than eleven."

"Yeah, that really does help solve my irritation. Thanks Jon, you're always a huge help."

"...Was that sarcasm?"

Ryan Ross has been living front and center stage within the world's spotlight, something most people his age could only dare to dream of.

There's a twisted sense of belonging burning within him whenever he's standing in front of a white back drop, posing for all to see in front of multiple camera lenses. It's not his ideal way to make a living, but his hefty pay check states otherwise.

Then, there's Brendon Urie.

"He's kind of a big deal," Spencer shrugs. "Look, you'll get a higher paycheck if you work with him. It's what you want, right?"

Ryan doesn't know what he wants, especially now when times have grown to be more confusing, but he sure as hell knows that the spotlight is his, and his alone. He's not going to let some cocky asshole rip it from him considering all the sacrifices he's made in the past.

Even if that cocky asshole happens to bring him a better sense of belonging in the world.

Ryden AU