Zack wasn’t exactly sure how the ‘Alex and Rian’ meeting would go. At first he thought it would be a disaster, because Rian was still coming down from his high when Zack called him to invite him over. He’s getting pretty good at being able to tell when Rian’s on something. But then when Rian actually arrived, he looked completely sober, and really well-dressed. But honestly, he knew that it could go either way.

 

            William’s over as well. Obviously, Alex can’t handle meeting Rian on his own, so he forced the older boy to come over. And, since William can’t go anywhere without Gabe, the tall dark skinned male is sitting at the kitchen table as well. Oh, and since Gabe can’t keep his damn mouth shut, Kyle and Sisky and Brendon are also here. Zack wants to go jump out the fire escape window. Especially when Gabe opens his mouth.

 

“So….Rian. It is Rian, right?” He leans back in his chair at the table, ignoring the warning glance from William, “I just need to know - what are your…intentions concerning my little buddy Zachary here?”

 

            Zack puts his head in his hands, absolutely mortified. He should have known this was going to happen. It had been going all too well – everyone was acting normally, and Alex seemed to be warming up to Rian. He hears Rian laugh a bit beside him and then he feels the older boy’s hand on his knee. That doesn’t really comfort him, but it’s sweet anyway.

 

“Gabe, shut up,” Alex interrupts before Rian has to come up with an answer, “Just eat your pizza and leave the kid alone.”

 

“Actually,” Brendon says, sitting up straighter and reaching into his hoodie pocket, “Kyle and I took the time to print this out and we would really appreciate it if you could just fill it out and get it back to us as soon as possible.” There’s a lightness to the boy’s tone that tells Zack that he’s completely joking, but fuck, this is embarrassing.

 

            He gets a glimpse of the paper that Kyle slides across to Rian. The bold letters at the top read “APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO DATE MY DAUGHTER”. “You’re both assholes,” he mumbles under his breath.

 

“Aw, Zee, lighten up,” Kyle says enthusiastically, speaking with his mouth full of food, “We’re just kidding around. And besides, it’s not like Rian’s taking us seriously. Right Rian?”

 

            Rian just smiles and Zack figures that’s because he really doesn’t know what else to do. He sends the boy an apologetic smile, and Rian just squeezes his knee.

 

“Hey, listen,” Gabe says, suddenly sounding serious, “I’m just looking out for someone who’s like a little brother to me. Gotta make sure he’s in good hands, don’t I?”

 

            With that, Zack just gives up and rests his head completely on the table. He should have known that this would just be completely embarrassing. (c)

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