Littlelovestories

“Well done today, everyone. Remember, we’re starting dress rehearsals next week, so consider your costumes before deciding what to eat over the weekend,” Maria calls as the cast leave the stage. The full run-through had been almost perfect, and Ryan can’t help lamenting that the feedback wasn’t more positive. On his way backstage, he offers some kind words to as many people as he can. “It’s my wedding anniversary tonight, and I’m pretty sure my wife will divorce me if I don’t eat whatever s

“What a sight,” Jasper sighs as he walks into the bedroom and sits on the bed, enjoying the free show of Ryan shirtless, doing push-ups on the floor. Ryan smiles, but he doesn’t speak. Jasper groans, sips his water then gives a resigned sigh. “This is torture.” Jasper gets off the bed and moves closer to Ryan, who manages a grunted, “don’t.” “I tried. I genuinely tried to resist but your arms are taunting me, and I can’t not lick your biceps,” Jasper says, poking his tongue o

With every planned show on their tour selling out, more shows keep being added to meet demand. The Obsolete cannot believe the phenomenal support from their fans after their dramatic hiatus, not to mention the shit first album they’d released under Chris’s label. Despite the hype surrounding their comeback, The Obsolete have never felt less pressure in the lead up to an event. In fact, immediately after Blake’s party, Simon left for France to see his wife, while Luke and Fi have been preoccupied

Jasper holds Ryan’s hand as they navigate through the crowd of people between the fence and the doorstep of the extravagant mini mansion. “Only Blake would drop a new album in the middle of a house party. We don’t have to stay too long if you don’t want to, and don’t let me get too drunk. I am gonna have a drink, maybe two, but drag me out of here if I go for more than that. Promise me,” Jasper yells over the blaring music greeting them the moment he opens the front door of his best friend’

“Stop! Stop. Ryan, what do you think of that performance?” Maria turns to Ryan with her arms folded across her chest. She was not kidding about rehearsals getting serious in the new year. They were a week into January, first rehearsal back, and it’s been nothing but pressure since they walked in the door. Ryan looks across the group of dancers, all catching their breath while trying to appear ready to keep going. “I know it’s been a long day, and energy is waning, but that performance was l

“Why are you so tired? What’ve you been up to?” Blake asks with a smirk. “Wouldn’t you like to know?” Jasper winks back. “Ryan woke me up at four and took me on a rainy sunrise date. You have a few hours before I turn into a demon from tiredness,” Jasper warns as he walks over to Blake, looking down at the floor in thought. “Sunrise date? That’s so cheesy and on brand for him.” Blake rolls his eyes with a smile. “Mm, I thought he might’ve been going to propose, to be honest.” Jasp

“That’s not fair. That’s cheating,” Jasper says in a whisper as he walks into his lounge room to find Ryan lying shirtless on the couch with their baby niece fast asleep on his chest. It’s been a week since he announced he was leaving the band, though he’s yet to follow that up with an official statement and it’s driving everyone insane with speculations. “Shh.” Ryan pats Ellie’s back. “Can you imagine coming home from work as an international, iconic pop star, to me as a stay-at-home

After a tiring day being sucked up to by everyone hoping for a spotlight position in Chicago, Ryan sets off to the studio. Jasper had organized for Blake to drop him home after work while Ryan’s at rehearsals, but today he’d sent Ryan a message to let him know he’d be late as he’s planning a music video with Mark. With any luck, it’ll be a long meeting, because Ryan has something important to plan himself. “Hey, dude, your boyfriend is in a meeting,” Blake says, disconnecting and packing up

“Ryan, welcome. How are you feeling?” “I’m excited.” Ryan’s panicking on the inside but he’s thrilled to be here, standing on a Broadway stage, regardless. Considering his intention to disappear into the shadows of fame, he’d rejected the position offered to him, and somehow ended up being invited to shadow the choreographer, a mid-thirties black woman named Maria. “Today we’ll be doing a run through, getting to know each other and then outlining our rehearsal schedule. We’ll get more

“Blake’s new music video seems like an attack or even a threat against the media. What do you have to say about that?” It takes a brave reporter to question the band now, with legal consequences being pursued against the journalist that’d tracked down Damien. There are only a handful of people in the room with notepads, cameras, and the balls to interview the band. “We’re just doing our jobs. Don’t take it personally.” Jasper offers a very obvious hint at the media’s pathetic defense o

“You’re quitting?” Simon asks, staying still as Fi works her stylist magic with the thrown together outfit she’d picked out for him. “Leaving the group is what’s best for us all. I’m not the right person for this career and you guys never needed an extra member in the band. I don’t add anything to the group,” Ryan explains, buttoning his own jacket. Luke and Simon don’t seem all that surprised, which alleviates some of the guilt Ryan has been feeling about stuffing the band around.

“Welcome back.” Jasper greets Blake at the front door, letting him in. “Why the hell did Ryan go to Demion’s?” Blake snaps with a tone of disapproval as he walks in, passing Jasper a brownie. Jasper’s shoulders sink. “Dude, he just stood up to his ex. If that were me, you’d be telling me I’m badass. Can we talk about why you hate everything my boyfriend does, please? Because I’m pretty sure I told you to be nice and instead, you’re being super judgy and—” “You asked me to be judgy

“Ryan, thank you so much for coming over to help me out with this. I swear I didn’t know I was being ambushed by media.” Damien stresses the moment he sees Ryan. Though he’s never seen Damien like this, Ryan shows no interest. He walks in, ignoring the flashes of cameras behind him that have already captured every moment since the car pulled up out the front, right up to the second Damien closes the door. “Full disclosure, I’m not here to ‘help you out.’ I’m here to sort out the part of thi

“You’ve still got his number, haven’t you?” Jasper turns to Ryan, who looks like all the air and blood has been snatched from his body in an instant at the sight of his ex, who is yet to say a word. “Ryan, tell me you are not still in contact with him,” Jules asks, her best stern parenting tone unleashed. She isn’t taking her eyes off the screen either, and if looks could kill, Damien would no longer be a problem. “I blocked him,” Ryan says, drawing in a shaky breath as he pulls his ph

“It’s clear you need to leave.” Ryan orders, trying to remain polite despite the tension in the room. “Disgraceful,” John scoffs. Absolute disgust rises in Ryan cracking a splinter in his composure. “You know if I was a parent that treated my kids the way you treat yours, it’s not them I’d be ashamed of. Now, do I need to ask you to leave again? There’s nothing for you here,” Ryan states with more determination. “I will not be spoken to like this by a man who has taken advantage o