Ryze could not help but laugh a little as Brand was making him laugh. He was so glad that they finally had gotten up the courage to admit to each how they felt. It was like this huge weight was lifted off his chest and he could breathe again. He knew now their little flirts and banters actually have true feeling behind them. He always loved to kid around with Brand and also never used his powers to find out their future. Ryze placed his hand on Brand’s waist and pulled him close and kissed him, “I don’t want to predict our future. I want us to live our life day to day without a worry about whether this will be the day that we will be taken away from each other.” Ryze had a very good point about not wanting to know what Brand and him were going to be doing.<br/><br/>Ryze had hoped when Brand heard his comment about the cabana boy and for a moment he thought he had hurt Brands feelings which were the last thing he wanted to do. But he could not help but smile back when he saw the smile appear on Brand’s face, not to mention his comment. “There is no one I would rather have touch my naked body but you.” Ryze said with a smile, “Off limits to everyone else.” Brand was right about the kissing because it was true and it would be way more fun than fighting a bunch of little newbies.<br/><br/>Brand and Ryze made it to the door of their apartment and Ryze could not help but smile, “Last chance to change our mind and do some exploring.” Ryze said a little hopeful until Brand pulled him downstairs to the meeting. Ryze was glad when Brand kissed him one more time before they got downstairs because he was going to need it especially after James had his remarks to make. He was glad Brand touched him a little and it calmed him down so he wouldn't freak out on James and set him on fire. Sometimes he wondered if that could really turn his projection into real life if he got pissed enough.<br/><br/>Ryze could not help but fill with pride when Brand stuck up to James when he was once again cutting Ryze down on his abilities to help. All of this would change if he would just break down and tell him what his power was. When James was lifted off the floor it was now Ryze turn to calm Brand down before he hurt James. But the look on everyone else’s faces were priceless to look at.<br/><br/>They finally made it to the care and for once Ryze was glad they had their own care and did not have to ride with the other guys. Once they were in the car Ryze leaned over and kissed Brand and gave him a smile, “Thanks for sticking up for me, once again.” Ryze said with a sigh, “They would stop if I told them about the other power you know.” Ryze moved his hand and placed it on Brand’s thigh and began to draw circles on it.