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Ryan wasn’t sure what he expected when Kenny posted the video of him and Peter. He was sure there would be a polarizing fan reaction, that much he knew. What he didn’t expect was for his phone to ring soon after, Oliver’s contact info flashing on the screen.
”What did they do to you? That wasn’t your choice right?” Oliver said as soon as Ryan picked up.
”Straight to the point, I see.” Ryan laughed and started wandering around his trailer.
”I was paid to kiss Lou, I chose to kiss you. Don’t make me regret it.”
“You’re too kind,” Ryan deadpanned, “No it wasn’t my choice, its for a couple Eddie scenes we are filming. I don’t think it will stay very long.”
There was a long pause on the other end of the line. “Open up,” Oliver finally said. Ryan walked over to the door of his trailer, and there’s stood Oliver, hanging up his phone. “It’s unfair.”
”What’s unfair?” Ryan asked, stepping to the side to let his loving, but judgmental boyfriend in.
”Don’t get me wrong I still don't like it, but it isn’t as bad in person. And damn it if you aren’t naturally hot enough to make up for it.” Oliver finally grinned and he leaned in and kissed Ryan. It was tentative at first, the concept of kissing men still new for both of them, and the change of facial hair was something Oliver wasn’t sure he’d like the feeling of. But they were still Ryan’s lips, and those felt the same, and he knew he liked the feeling of them.
”Tickles,” Oliver said when they finally parted.
”I had a beard since last season’s filming ended, it couldn’t have been that different.” Ryan laughed as he grabbed some water from the fridge for both of them.
“But with that, I could feel it all over my face. With just the mustache the feeling is there sometimes, and other times it isn’t.” Oliver took a seat on the small couch Ryan had and took the bottle of water from him.
”I’m sure if I asked, they could keep it around longer. Give you time to get used to it?” Ryan sat down next to him, leave no space between he two.
”No. I think the fans have suffered enough already.”
”I don’t know, twitter seems to like it, for the most part. They’ve been adding a mustache to all the old Buddie scenes.” Ryan downed his bottle in one go, never breaking eye contact with Oliver.
”Oh you’re the main character of the fandom for the day? Isn’t that nice.”
”Hey you and Aisha were yesterday when she posted you two and your dogs!” Ryan gave Oliver a playful shove.
”Yes, but that was cute and everyone loved it. Speaking of which I need to make sure Jade and Bear are settled for the day before I go to hair and makeup. They’ve been discussing letting me show more tattoos next season.” Oliver stood up, despite Ryan’s protests, and headed for the door.
”Now that would break 911 twitter, they’ve been asking for that for years.”
”Well, patience is a virtue. Just like I am going to be patient until they let you shave that off your face.” Oliver kissed his boyfriend one more time to say goodbye. When their lips separated, despite their arms being wrapped around one another still, he brought his hand up and swiped a finger across Ryan’s upper lip. “Sorry, I had to.”
”Get out of here, give the dogs some love for me. Love you.” Ryan held the door open for Oliver as he walked out.
”Love you, too. Hope you have a good day, I don’t think we are filming much together today.” And with that Oliver headed back toward’s his trailer and his dogs.
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If, later that day, Oliver posted a mirror selfie in costume for the fans to enjoy, what was the harm? After all, he couldn’t let Ryan have all the attention.