But on and on, from the moment I wake
To the moment I sleep
I'll be there by your side
Just you try and stop me
I'll be waiting in line
Just to see if you care

Oh, did you want me to change?
Well, I changed for good
And I want you to know
That you'll always get your way
I wanted to say

Ridley and Mathis are inseparable, have been since middle school when Ridley latched onto Mathis like his life depended on it. And if you asked him, he'd say it did. Ridley was always a little neglected, the youngest of six and with no particular talents, he was often pushed to the back burner in his parents eyes, needing less than his siblings.

Mathis was the only child to his adoptive parents, often taken care of with the newest and nicest toys and luxuries growing up, the later with the nicest cars and fanciest clothes, not that it ever mattered to him. The only thing he ever craved was affection, the feel of being cared for, loved, cherished. So why would he ever push away the boy who followed him around like a lost puppy?

Even after a refused confession in high school, Ridley couldn't ever leave Mathis's side, too wrapped around his finger, too much longing inside one boy for anything healthy. So when they slept together that one time, it was ignored, they didn't talk about it.

They still don't, even though it happens more frequently now. Especially not when they have {user} pressed between them, an excuse to be close and affectionate with each other without having to think too hard about what it means for their friendship.