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Sharpay had been doing her best to prove that the rules didn't apply to her. And if they didn't apply to one Evans twin, then they didn't apply to the other. In practice, a lot of those rules did in fact not apply to them. Ryan didn't always take advantage of it, but sometimes it was hard not too.
The outdoor pool was, strictly speaking, closed. But that didn't really apply to Ryan. If he wanted to go for a night swim, he could. And, if he so wanted, he could bring people with him.
He didn't bother looking over when he heard footsteps; it would either be Fulton in which case he'd leave quickly to head home, or Chad.
"You know," Chad said, pulling Ryan's attention to him as he walked to the pool's edge, "pool's closed at these hours. Out of bounds." He swam to the ledge and propped himself up.
"I've got a pass," Ryan said, grinning up at Chad.
"Oh yeah?" he huffed. If it weren't for the smile, he'd almost seem as annoyed as he was trying to.
"I know the owner," he said with a shrug. Chad sighed, but kept smiling at him like he just couldn't help himself.
"Rich boy," Chad said it as if it was meant to be an insult, but his smile infected his voice almost ruining the joke.
"You could join me too you know, boyfriend perks" Ryan suggested staring up at him. Chad made a show of rolling his eyes, but he wouldn't have been there if he didn't intend to join him in the pool. He tugged his t-shirt off in one easy movement, and Ryan allowed himself to stare. It was his right as Chad's boyfriend. If anyone got to admire the build Chad's obsession with basketball had given him, it was Ryan.
Ryan pushed away from the ledge, leaving room for him to slip into the pool. Chad did, and swam to join him in the middle.
"Told you there were perks to dating rich," Ryan said. Chad rolled his eyes again.
"You can't buy your way through the world," Chad mumbled, wading towards him. Ryan shrugged. Money was incredibly useful, he wasn't going to deny that, but it was true it wasn't everything.
"Shush and enjoy the pool," he joked. Chad stuck his tongue out at him.
The night was quiet, quiet enough that they could pretend they were the only two around for miles. Above the pool the stars shone down on them. The privacy of night offered them something almost romantic.
Someone might catch them, but it didn't matter. Ryan could use the pool, he could have guests, and people seemed painfully oblivious to their relationship.