In this state, Ryan felt like a deployed soldier coming back home, or something, 'cause he was really [i]that[/i] dramatic and Brendon's smile was just [i]that[/i] showstopping especially after not having seen it in person for a couple of days. It dawned on him only after he'd successfully turned Brendon towards him that maybe he shouldn't have crept up on him like that, but luckily all he was greeted by was pure affection, like Ryan couldn't shock him if he tried. Probably true, considering how predictable they'd become to one another. Still- Ryan wouldn't have guessed that Brendon might actually [i]prepare[/i] for his return home, and he had to laugh a little at the sight of Brendon primping like he was about to go on his first date.

[i]Yeah, baby, I wanted to look pretty.[/i] This was beyond amusing to Ryan, who, despite an hour or so having passed since his last shot, broke out into a mixture of soft laughter and a lopsided grin before he was kissing Brendon again. [b]"Mission accomplished, then."[/b] Ryan leaned into him, fully not taking into account their size difference while he gradually became more dependent on Brendon for balance (though to be fair if he was stood on his own he'd probably just be at a slant, Pisa-style). [i]You kidding? You can buy me alcohol now.[/i] Ryan did not have the sense of humor about grim experiences that Brendon's 'father' and said father's boyfriend had, so if he was sober he'd definitely be pouting like a kicked puppy, but fortunately now all he could do was laugh gently again, rolling his eyes exasperatedly.

When Brendon's arms were wrapped over his shoulders he distantly began to worry about how capable they were of staying upright, so, very responsibly, Ryan turned them a little once more until Brendon was back against the counter, securing his own arms around his waist. [i]I forgot how tall you are now.[/i] [b]"Two days,"[/b] Ryan reminded him, lifting Brendon slightly and pushing forward until he had him sitting on the counter. Evidently, his tipsy mind thought this was the peak of romance. [b]"Imagine if I left for a week! You'd forget what I look like."[/b] Kidding, of course, 'cause when he caught sight of Brendon biting his lip like that he was fairly certain it'd be burned in [i]his[/i] memory forever, and Brendon was about equally obsessed as he was. Maybe. They had an (unspoken, but very real) ongoing competition for who was worst about it. 

Ryan stopped to study him for a second, resisting the natural urge to just kiss Brendon 'til he couldn't anymore, and everything else slowed down in tune. He could finally register the lingering alcohol on him, and all the other typical club flavors - smoke from various sources, sweat, someone's overdone cologne. Not very strong, at least, but still. He decided he didn't love it so much, but then he wasn't surprised; he'd always guessed people were over-hyping being twenty-one anyway. [b]"I should've stayed home,"[/b] he reflected, more fond than it was a sad statement. [b]"No offense to everyone else's plans, but. I much prefer you."[/b] Ryan cracked up a little, pulling Brendon to him by the fabric of his sweater and kissing him again, finally giving in to temptation. In the back of his mind he worried a little that maybe being like he was wasn't good for Brendon - not that he really underestimated him these days, but Ryan figured if the tables were turned he'd be somewhat bothered himself.

After a pause he finally registered more than just Brendon's face, captured by his smile thus far. More than that, he had on this cropped sweater that really made it seem like Brendon had some sort of bounty on Ryan's head. He fiddled with the hem a little, pinching the threads between his fingers and brushing his knuckles against Brendon's skin absently. [b]"Um,"[/b] he said, very intelligently. [b]"So, you can't wear this if I ever have to, like, focus on something. Just letting you know in advance."[/b] Ryan grinned, hearing his own speech just barely blur together, not caring enough to correct it. [b]"'Wanted to look pretty' my ass. You're gorgeous."[/b]