Chapter 45

"In the beginning, but after a while, you start to enjoy the pain" after hearing himself Shia chuckles, "that sounded so fucking sadistic."

"But I get what you mean." Ryder continues to gawk at the shirtless boy standing in front of him, "your art it's amazing," his eyes finally meet Shia again

"You think so?" Shia is very hesitant about sharing his art, but Ryder wasn't just anyone and he's prepared for the boy to know that. "I'm not really good at sharing this side of myself with people but I'm really glad I am, and I'm glad it's you."

"Are you sure you wouldn't want it to be anyone else?" Ryder couldn't help feeling insecure especially about what was happening. Shia Yorkton could probably get any guy, Ryder's never thought he was lucky, so why the hell would Shia even want him?

"It couldn't have been anyone else,"

"Why not?" Ryder questions curious by Shia's reply