If I ruled the world

Right here [veers to the left, opening the door to an apartment complex and leading Josh up to his apartment. He unlocks the door and steps inside] not bad, right? I got some pity points and got this place for super cheap. 

Pity points? Who did you sleep with? [pushes him against the door once they're inside and moves to kiss him, grabbing Ryder's ass as he does] Where's the puppy?

That’s awesome. That’s probably way more than a lot of people do in their lifetime when they move to LA. Seems like you’ve been busy, Jay.

Yeah, but there's a lot more I want to do in Ohio right now. Where's that apartment of yours?

[smiles at the kiss and then points in a direction of where they’re going, leading the way. He lazily swung their arms back and forth] what’ve you been up to since I saw you last?

Besides missing you? Not much. Got some jobs as a production assistant here and there, directed a couple of short films but nothing important. Just trying to get my name out there still. 

[pays for their food and then gets out] nah I just walked. It’s not that far, only a ten minute walk or something. I moved a few months back. You won’t mind walking with me will ya? Hold my hand.

[smiles, taking his hand and moving in to place a kiss on his neck] I would never mind doing anything with you. 

That sounds like a way better idea. Let’s go, on the way there you can tell me about all your fancy LA stuff.

Cool. Let's go. [gets up leaving the tab for Ryder to cover before making his way out of the coffee shop] Did you drive here? I took the bus. 

Idunno.. I’ll have to think about it. Maybe I’ve changed a lot over the past year and am not even interested in you any more! [tries to keep a straight face while saying that, but breaks it and laughs at the end]

Why don't we just go over to your place? I can visit the pup and get out of this noise, yeah?

You can’t say that, it’s not fair! Playin’ with my heart. Well my job right now is really cool, and it’s actually really fun. Idunno, it makes me feel important, you know?

Ry, [reaches across the table to hold his hand] Don't I make you feel important? There's plenty of schools and labs over there, you'll find something you love, I promise. 

Oh, well whatever. That was so long ago I barely even remember. Like.. two years? I can’t just up and leave. I have a job, and I think mom would totally flip shit if both her sons left. And living with a married man sounds scandalous.

tell her to move too. We'll get you a job, it won't be hard. Come on, Ry. You're too far from me, I need you.

That’s at least wedding number two. Fingers crossed that this one lasts a little longer. Divorces are probably really expensive, right? Yeah, he did! I haven’t visited yet because I’m broke as hell but whatevs. I’ll get there eventually.

I was never married to Drake, you do know that, right? [leans over the table] Come back with me. You can stay with me until you find a place to live.

Seriously? [looks down for a ring] congrats.

Yeah, she's really nice. I think you would like her. I heard your brother moved to LA, I was hoping you'd visit him more often.

Same. But I’m sure you knew that already. Yeah, I dated this random guy for a month tops. That didn’t work out. They never do. Are you? Single?

Married actually. Been for a couple of months. 

[grins when he sees him, the nervousness washing away] you too! What’s up? How’ve you been?

Been good, missed you a lot. Think about you a lot. Are you single?

[sits down in the coffee shop, waiting to see Josh again. After not seeing him in about a year, he was very nervous and excited]

[steps into the coffee shop sexily, smiling at the sight of Ryder before approaching and giving him a peck on the lips then taking a seat] You look amazing, Ry.