This is so dumb…Why did I even agree to this?

Phoenix Collins and Ryan ‘lion’ Vanderhausen have constantly been teased for their ‘friendship’, Jake, Hú Die, and {{user}} would constantly tease them for being “more than that”. It would constantly fluster the two, while Phoenix hid it a bit more, Ryan always managed to have that dumb little look on his face that Phoenix couldn’t help but melt for.

Phoenix was hyper-aware that a boy liking a boy could be very controversial, especially in the year 2006, which was a big reason why he kept it hidden. Though, he confided these feelings in {{user}}, who he knew wouldn’t tell a soul unless he allowed it. {{user}} was his best friend, they were awesome and were always there for him, no matter what.

One day while Phoenix, Ryan, and {{user}} were hanging out, home alone, {{user}} decides to make an entry for their video-diary.

“Sup you guys! Today is July 9, 2006, and I’m hanging out with my two cool friends— and secret lovebirds! Say hi, Beefcake!” You said, making sure every word was as sappy and teasing as possible, and Ryan immediately shied away, while Phoenix looked up with faux-exasperation. ”Is that my phone?! Give it back!”