A/N: Ok ha-ha sorry about the whole 'Win a date with tad Hamilton' incident in my last Chap :P I actually didn't do it on purpose, it just sort of came out of me and then when I received reviews I was like right that's where it was from ha-ha. I do intend to change it however because I don't want to have my story tied to that movie… anyway as for Albuquerque being on the coast…. I like the coast, I live on the coast, I have lots of ideas which involve the coast. So from now on in my story… they live on the coast.
K that is all Enjoy!
Chapter 8
The calm before the Storm
Hand in hand the pair made their way down the pier in their casual summer attire. Well as casual as Ryan ever was which meant designer t-shirt, board shorts and Versace sunglasses. While Troy wore a casual red no name tee and board shorts.
Summer although drawing to a close was not relenting in the heat department. Its impending heat was soothed however by a cool breeze that drifted through as the sun settled over the water.
The waves crashed on the pylons below the pier only adding to the beach atmosphere. Along either side of the walkway stood little stores sporting various seaside items such as shells, necklaces and little mementoes.
The merchants trying in vain to tempt the passing crowd.
The two had walked in a comfortable silence for the last 15 minutes, neither feeling the need to say anything merely content to just enjoy one another's company. The pair had become quite bold in showing their attraction towards one another.
Neither party had told anyone else about their relationship, neither felt ready.
However here they were walking down a busy public area with their fingers interlocked, for any and all onlookers to see. Reason being? It was a gay friendly suburb of the city. Which meant their showing of affection was not anything unusual.
And they were sure that there would not be many people bold enough to enter this part of the city from their school that would have a problem with their relationship.
'Is that… an ice-cream truck?" Ryan questioned, raising an eyebrow squinting over the tops of the people in front of him excitedly recognising the sound of the old revamped truck.
"I hope so, I'm so keen on a triple chocolate swirl" Troy told the blonde releasing his hand as he stared above the people in front's heads.
"I wish I was tall like you" Ryan whined trying in vain once more to look over the top of the people in front.
"Well maybe you'll be lucky and have a growth spurt, until then however you will have to be content with me doing all the reaching and looking out for possible ice-cream trucks" Troy told him smirking at the blondes in-dignified look.
"Fine, I knew I was dating you for one reason or another" Ryan told the taller boy a smile dancing on his face as he speed up his walk.
"Hey come on, that's cruel" Troy cried giving chase.
"You know I'm joking" Ryan told him taking his hand again once he had caught up. "I'm also dating you because you're an exceptionally good kisser and in the right light you're actually pretty good looking"
"Good to see you're not shallow" Troy mumbled.
"So is there a confirmation on the ice-cream truck?" Ryan continued, choosing to ignore Troy's mumbling.
"See for yourself" Troy told the blonde gesturing to the ice-cream truck a few yards in front of them parked on the sidewalk.
Ryan raced forward, joining the line up along with a number of others. Troy only chuckled as he watched his boyfriend dart around the truck squinting at the large boards which had the menu printed on them.
A large multicoloured sign stood prominently above the truck, where the music bellowed from some well disguised speakers which were positioned under the lettering.
Making up his mind, Ryan waited for Troy to saunter over so the pair could place their order together. "One honey comb and macadamia ice cream and a triple chocolate swirl?" Ryan ordered raising an eyebrow at Troy questioningly waiting for his confirmation.
"Yea sounds good to me" Troy agreed eyeing the teen behind the counter. He didn't look much older than either of the pair; however Troy didn't recognise him from school which was a relief.
Paying for the ice cream, the couple walked over to a bench that was positioned just before the edge of the pier facing the water. Taking a seat the two propped their feet up against the railing in front of them taking in the suns final rays before it was night.
"So how are we ever going to burn these off? Especially you with your triple choc swirl?" Ryan quirked managing to get ice-cream all around his lips.
"I can think of a number of ways, however I don't think even in this neighbourhood such acts would be allowed to take place, not that many of the people around here would mind watching I'm sure" Troy returned pressing his lips against the blondes using his tongue to remove any traces of ice-cream that had failed to make a clear entry into his mouth.
"Hey I was saving that for later!" the blonde joked smiling 'of so cutely' in Troy's direction.
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"Tell me why we're here again?"
"For the 10th time Chad we're here because my mum's birthday is coming up soon and there are some really unique items for sale here" Taylor ground out beginning to loose patience with Chad's constant questioning.
"Yes but still…" Chad deadpanned.
"Look, does it really matter if this is a gay suburb? Honestly who cares it's their life not yours. And in case you have not noticed you are with your girlfriend so it won't matter if you're recognised" Taylor snapped leaving an affronted Chad to follow.
"Ok your right I'm sorry, I honestly don't care about people and their sexuality… I just get a bit uncomfortable with it… and well in this part of the city" Chad continued gesturing to the rainbow coloured flags littering the light posts and store windows "I get a little uncomfortable. But enough of that lets find something for your mum"
"So you're my girlfriend?" Chad asked smirking slightly at the blush covering Taylor's cheeks.
"Well I suppose so; I did just refer to myself as such"
"I know, it's just that's the first time you've said it" Chad continued taking a step forward closing the distance between the two. "And you know what? I like hearing you say it"
If even humanly possible Chad closed the distance further pressing his cheek to hers breathing out the last few words into her ear.
"That word sends chills down my spine"
"Well honey that's because you have such a drop dead gorgeous girlfriend isn't that right sister" came the flamboyant voice of the shop assistant who was bustling about the pair tidying the displays set-up outside the shop.
The moment that had been created was quickly torn apart as Taylor couldn't help but laugh at the shop keeps compliment.
Chad jumped back laughing awkwardly his cheeks glowing red trying to avoid making eye contact with either Taylor or the shop assistant.
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"That was brilliant! Mum is going to love this!" Taylor exclaimed, running her fingers over the unique picture frame. "I told you they sell good things around here" Taylor continued eyeing off her purchase as Chad tailed behind her.
"It's definitely 'unique'" Chad agreed earning himself a furry eyed stare from the brunet. "Hey check it out, an ice-cream truck; you want one it's my shout"
Shaking her head, Taylor followed her boyfriend to the truck selecting her flavour from the printed doors which hung from either side.
"Awe isn't that young couple adorable, picture perfect" came the voice of a man in front of them who was elbowing his partner softly gesturing for him to see the couple.
Following his line of sight Taylor's eye's near popped out of her head.
"Ah Chad is that…"
"Is that who?" Chad questioned before following her gaze, his jaw dropping comically.
"Its not…?"
"They're not…?"
"Since when…?"
"How...?"
"Are they…?"
"Kissing…?"
"Unless it's a drama thing I guess so…?"
"wow"
"They must be…?"
"Dating?" the pair said in unison not once breaking eye contact.
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im back woohoo
more chaps coming soon. what did u guys think?