Ryan opens his mouth and... closes it again. He just can't get the words out, it's too embarrasing. It would be better if he just did this quickly, like ripping off a bandage.

In one swift movement, he grabs the collar of Jack's shirt and pulls him close, kissing him with more force than finesse. A thousand images flit through his mind, some not entirely unwanted and he tries not to think too much about the feeling of Jack's lips against his or the taste of his mouth.

As suddenly as it started, Ryan breaks off the kiss and looks at Jack.

"Shit!"