-Chapter Sixteen-Final-

                                    

                                          
We had both waken up and we're making breakfast in the kitchen.
                          
Today was the day, we would have to tell all of our best friends that both of us were gay and were now dating.
                          
And as I recently found out, Jack would be moving in with me as soon as possible. I'm so excited to be able to see my adorable green angel everyday. Hehe, a green angel. That's cute.
                          
"Whacha thinkin' about love?" Jack disrupted my thoughts and turned to me.
                          
"You" I smirked. Jack blushed and smiled, walking over to hug me.
                          
"Are you nervous for tonight?" I asked
                          
"Yeah. I'm worried about what Ryan has to say. He doesn't seem to happy about seeing us." His eyes filled with worry. I hugged him tightly, not wanting to let go.
                          
"We're going to be fine. I'm sure of it"
                          
"Promise?" Jack looked at me with his big blue eyes, brilliantly gazing up at me. 
                          
"Yes, I promise." I giggled and released him from my hold.
                          
  •  •  •
                          
It was time to go to our meeting place at a local restaurant to meet with everyone. Jack and I were running a little late, and we knew we would be the last ones there.
                          
Jack squeezed my hand before walking into the restaurant as casually as possible. 
                          
I followed after him, not so casually. I opens the door to see the table of guys, chatting and eating appetizers.
                          
Sweating, I sat at the only open seat, next to Jack. Everyone starred at us with excitement, all wondering what we had to say.
                          
"Hey guys! Welcome back from... Oh, we're were you?" Danny from Game Grumps asked us.
                          
"Dan! They were in Japan!" Ross hit him on the shoulder.
                          
We laughed and everyone's awkward silence disappeared.
                          
"How was your trip, Jack?" "Flight okay?" Wade and Bob sat next to us, curiously.
                          
"It was good. The flight was boring, but Japan was amazing! I had the best time!" Jack glanced over at me and smirked.
                          
I giggled and told some story's of our trip. We chatted about YouTube updates and new games coming out.
                          
I talked with everyone so casually, until I realized Ryan hadn't said a word the whole time.
                          
I studied Ryan, he say with his arms crossed, glaring at Jack once in a while. 
                          
"Hey, Ryan what's wrong?" I heard Bob say. His glare at Jack broke as he avoided the question with another.
                          
"Nothing, but what I wanna know is why we're here. Mark and Jack told us to come, so what's so important?" He store into my eyes, almost looking into my soul.
                          
Jack and I looked to each other, unprepared.
                          
"Oh, right. Well... Jack and I have something big to tell you." I managed to say.
                          
Jack nodded and hid his hands under the table. I had remembered what somebody told me once. It was probably from some movie, but they said all I needed was 20 seconds of courage, just enough to say what I needed to say.
                          
I took there advice and breathed out. I looked Jack in the eye and nodded. He looked very confused as I stood up, grabbing Jacks hand.
                          
Jack stood and stared at me, along with everyone else. I started to count my 20 seconds.
                          
"Everyone," I yelled. 15 seconds left. "Jack and I... We're..." I was failing. My face had turned bright red and Jacks hand gripped my harder. 5 seconds left.
                          
"We.... We..." I was done, I couldn't spit it out. Just then, Jack was my savor and wrapped his hands around my waist. He kissed me and looked into my eyes.
                          
"I love you" he said, loud enough for everyone to hear. 
                          
I turned to them. They were all shocked, but Danny stood and started clapping and cheering.
                          
I smiled as everyone else did the same. 
                          
"We're dating!" I laughed. Everyone congratulated Jack and I. We all were smiling, I'm so glad they understood.
                          
Ryan stood up violently, nocking his chair over. He glared at Jack and stormed out of the restaurant. We all stopped clapping and looked to The door.
                          
Jack looked to me, just as confused I was. 
                          
"I'll go see what's up." I put my hand up to tell everyone to sit. As I left, I could hear them patting Jack on the back and asking questions.
                          
I got outside and Ryan was sitting on the curb, his head in his hands. I walked over and sat next to him.
                          
"What's up?" I whispered.
                          
"Mark.... I knew you'd choose him. Jacks perfect for you and there no reason you should be apart. I really want to be happy for you two, but I can't."
                          
I looked to him confused. He looked back at me with a worried face, and tears threatening to fall.
                          
"Mark... I don't expect you to understand me.... But... I... I kinda... Love you." He looked to me as the tears he held back raced down his face.
                          
My face heated up and I put my hand on his back. I didn't know what to say. I feel really bad for him.
                          
"Ryan, I-I'm sorry. I don't know what to say..." 
                          
"It's fine, I knew this would be your answer. You have Jack, and I'm sure we'll forget about this. I-I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier" he sat up straight and wiped the tears from his eyes.
                          
"I-I didn't know you were... Gay." 
                          
"This sounds weird, but really... I'm only gay for you" he covers his face in embarrassment. I giggled a little before helping him off the curb.
                          
We enters back into the restaurant. Everyone was laughing, probably at Matt.
                          
Jack seemed a lot happier and grabbed my hand as I walked back in. Ryan flinched, but kept walking over to Matt.
                          
Ross gave me a thumbs up and mouthed, 'he okay?' I nodded and Ross patted Ryan on  the back.
                          
Jack looked to me concerned. 
                          
"I'll tell you later" I whispered. The rest of the meal, we just talked about us. What we were going to do, and how we were going to do it. 
                          
So many new questions popped out of thin air at every breath I took, but I smiled the whole night. Jack was now mine, and our group accepted it.
                          
"I love you" Jack whispered into my ear.
                          
"I love you too my green haired Irishman."