[@Raijinslayer]
I kinda like the friendzone anyway. I feel like Ian wouldn't be completely on board with the whole genderbender thing and Riley isn't stupid. 

Also, there's no leaving the friendzone. You're fucked bud. Figuratively, because the friendzone doesn't let you have it literally >:D

Edit: Also Ian can give the hangout buddy thing to Malcolm and still be Riley's hang out bud from Riley's playbook. YOU CAN HAVE BOTH :3