All the city lights were on, making it almost look like day. Spring was in full bloom. All the trees were green and full. The flower bushes were covered with blooming flowers, carrying the fresh smell of spring. The city council had placed fairy lights on each tree, making them glow like it was Christmas.
The steady hum of his engine and the honks outside helped to quiet the noise in his head. Each red light took an eternity to turn green. He wanted to get to Ryan as fast as possible. His friends' words replayed in his ears, and he took in a deep breath.
They were right. Instead of letting his insecurities overtake him, he should be more focused on taking care of Ryan. Ryan was busy and stressed, hardly getting enough sleep and always forgetting to eat. He had basically started living in school and only came home for a change of clothes. The last thing Ryan needed was his two suitors engaging in behind the scenes petty fights.