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Maddox Ryder | 24 | Music Producer

[maddox-ryder]

“Yeah I mean after our history friends seem good-ish yeah?” Maddox hummed. “It would be rude to just ignore you after everything.” Landon had lasted the longest out of all of his flings. Maddox gave Landon a look that signaled that he didn’t exactly believe that but who was he to say that Landon did. “My apologies.” He shrugged. “We’ll see. It’s not like I have much luck. I hate hurting peoples feelings but I just don’t want a relationship.” Maddox drummed his fingers on the table.

Noah soon returned and hugged Maddox from behind. “Can we go to yours now?” He asked. “Sure thing babes.” Maddox nodded, standing up. “So uh, I’ll text you for a hangout.” Maddox asked, wondering wether he should give Landon a hug or a hand shake or what?

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Noah blinked at the other when he first mentioned being a porn star. His first thought was that Maddox must have watched one of the boys videos. He glanced at Maddox and then relax as he heard the next part being that he was a youtuber. “I’ll have to check out some of your videos then!” Noah smiled at him. Maddox wanted to facepalm. Noah was trying too hard to assimilate himself into his life. There was no point when he was only going to be gone within the month.

“Great! I’ll set a day!” Noah told the other before he took off. Maddox watched him leave, his eyes on the others bum... he really did know how to pick them. Maddox’s eyes snapped back to Landon, his eyebrows narrowing at his sarcastic tone. “I don’t think that’s really any of your business.” He wasn’t stringing him along either. It’s not his fault that people forget that it was only supposed to be a friends with benefits kind of situation. “Leave it. You weren’t any better than he is.” He countered. He would defend Noah for as long as he was with him and maybe thats something that made the other think he was something special but it wasn’t. He just didn’t want others to seem like bad people because they were associated with him. Noah was a good boy who treated others like gold. Maybe he was a crier, but Landon didn’t need to point that out. “There will be others yes, but no one is ever the same. I happen to have enjoyed my time with Noah quite a bit. It seems that this time though, I need to find someone more unattatched.”

[maddox-ryder]

“I forgot... what is it that you do again?” Maddox asked, furrowing an eyebrow. He was always unattached to his flings- not really paying attention to their lives outside of whenever they came over for a booty call. He was kind and considerate but he just didn’t get too invested. His flings were always warned ahead of time that he didn’t do romance or feelings but in the end, most of them got it in their head that his kindness meant he loved them. No one was special to Maddox, he just enjoyed good sex and the occasional company of another when he was bored.

Maddox shot Landon a look as he heard the chuckle he let lose. He didn’t wan’t Noah getting any ideas from Landon. He wanted to let him down easy on his own terms. He didn’t need for him to start crying in the airport after a long flight. He looked away from Landon to Noah, placing a kiss to the others cheek to remedy the situation. Noah was always so easy to please. Just give him a little bit of affection and he was good to go. “Oh, then maybe we can go out for dinner some other time...” Noah offered shyly, wondering if maybe Maddox’s friend didn’t like him. “I’m actually tired though so I’m going to call us a taxi and give my mum a ring okay?” Noah stood up, kissing Maddox on the lips briefly, taking his drink and pulling out his phone from his pocket to step aside to make the calls.  

[maddox-ryder]

Maddox ran appreciate eyes over Landon’s form. Just because their little fling had ended, it didn’t mean that he didn’t find the boy attractive anymore. He even entertained the idea of sleeping with him again- however he wasn’t sure of his chances. “What have you been up to?” He asked lazily, sliding his ray bands up off of his eyes to rest back on the top of his head. 

“You guess?” Maddox asked, raising an eyebrow and shaking his head. Noah furrowed his eyebrows, looking between the two as he shook Landons hand. Noah released the others hand to take hold of his sugary drink. “Maddies never mentioned a Landon.” Noah tilted his head, trying to remember a time that Maddox may have spoken of the other. “Anyway, if you’re a friend of Maddox’s, I want to get to know you! I plan on sticking around for a while.” Noah smiled wide, unaware of Maddox’s internal sigh. There it is. Noah had definitely caught feelings. He would have to let him down easy one of these days. “Maddox and I are going to the clubs tonight if you want t come along.” Noah offered kindly. Maddox resisted an eyeroll at the boy. He was far too nice. He knew Landon (not all that well if he was being honest) but he knew that he wasn’t a clubbing kind of person. “You don’t have to if you’re busy though.” Maddox offered him an out if needed.

[maddox-ryder]

Maddox looked at the other with a raised brow. He had been expecting an answer but the other just looked at him. Just as he was about to open his mouth and ask him if he had heard him, Landon spoke. "How's it going?" He asked, drumming his fingers on the table. "I haven't seen you since the whole bar thing." The bar had been admittedly a bit too intimate. He was kind with his flings but he never went too out of his way for them- Landon wasn't even a fling at that point, just a friend with some history.

Maddox blined as two cups were set down and a pair of arms were sliding around his shoulders from behind. He grinned as Noah's chin was settled on his head. It seemed the bit really was over-affectionate. "I'm back." He sang, sliding Maddox's card into the the pocket of Maddox's leather jacket and giving it a pat. "Mmm, have a seat babes." He looked up at him, reaching out for the coffee he knew to be his. Noah always got a frappe of some sort. Noah placed a kiss to the top of his head before sliding into the seat next to him. "Are you a friend of Maddie's?" He asked, taking Maddox's arm and pulling it around his own waist so he could lean into the other better. "I'm Noah!" He introduced himself, reaching a hand out to shake with the others. Maddox watched the exchange with a muffled laugh. A fling meeting another fling, how awkward.

[maddox-ryder]

Maddox was fresh off the plane with a boy clinging to his arm. It was so good to be back in LA. He fixed his leather jacket and pulled his raybands from the top of his head to rest over his eyes. "Maddie- can we stop for some Starbucks before we leave? I need a drink after being on the plane so long." Noah asked him sweetly, pressing a kiss to his cheek. He hummed as he shouldered his adidas dufflebag. He was beginning to think that Noah was catching feelings for him. The sex was great- amazing even, but he didn't want a relationship and he hoped that the other was just being affectionate because he wanted to use him for his money. He was okay with spending his money on others- he'd rather that then to have them fall for him. All he wanted was a good time. "Yeah sure babes. I'll grab us a seat and you can order us something yeah?" He shook the other lightly from his arm and reached for his back pocket, pulling out his wallet and taking one of his credit cards out, passing it over to the other.

Noah smiled, pressing a quick kiss to Maddox's mouth. "Okay." He then took his lax hand and tugged him over to the little Starbucks shop that the airport had on sight. Maddox let the other drag him to the doors with a sigh. As he was being pulled he wondered when he would have to eventually send Noah back to London. "I'll see you soon." Maddox murmured, nipping at Noah's ear and giving his bum a cheeky squeeze before making his way over to a free table.

It was then that he saw him. He smirked, dragging a chair over to the others table. "Landon, long time no see eh?"

[maddox-ryder]

I could have danced with you all night | Maddox & Landon

[maddox-ryder]

“If you’re uncomfortable, we’ll stop.” Maddox wasn’t going to push dancing onto Landon. He knew Landon was a shy boy in general so it wouldn’t be much of a surprise if they ended back at the table. He stood up, downing the rest of his second drink and placed a hand over Landons where he gripped his arm. It felt nice, he licked feeling needed in some way. Maybe that sounded unhealthy, but he liked being a protector of sorts- it was probably one of the reasons that attracted him to Landon when they first met. 

Maddox guided him to the middle of the floor, cloaked on all sides with people gyrating and kissing. He turned towards Landon, placing his hands confidently on the others hips, moving slowly at first as to ease into dancing. “Its been a while since we last danced like this.” he commented.

[maddox-ryder]

I could have danced with you all night | Maddox & Landon

[maddox-ryder]

“Oh.” Maddox hummed, pleasantly surprised. He wasn’t sure how much of this he should really be taking into account here as the other was clearly beginning to fall under the influence of alcohol. He kept that comment to himself though, not wanting to delve into feelings and such.

Maddox downed the rest of his drink in an effort to catch up with Landon when he heard the first slurs in his sentences. He then waved a server over for a refill, asking for another cup of water in case Landon wanted it when he finished his own drink. “Would you like to dance a bit before we head out then?” Maddox asked as he looked out to the dance floor. He then checked his watch, seeing that it was 12 at night.

He smiled at the server as he received his drink, quickly taking down half of it and wrinkling his nose a bit at the carbonation in it. 

[maddox-ryder]

I could have danced with you all night | Maddox & Landon

[maddox-ryder]

Maddox rose an eyebrow as the other sighed. “Something up?” He asked, taking a sip of his drink and feeling the burn spread down his throat and into his chest. “Hey.” He chuckled, leaning his chin in the palm of his hand as he looked at the other. “It’s no problem.” He shook his head, looking around a bit distracted. His eyes settled on a man who was no doubt staring at the very lips that had wrapped around the straw of a fruity drink. He should know- he had looked there as well. 

He cleared his throat and placed an arm around the top of Landon’s chair, his hand brushing the others shoulder. He had no claim over Landon of course and he shouldn’t have made a passive aggressive move like this to show off to the nameless man but he couldn’t help himself. He was a selfish man and thought of himself first when he shouldn’t. He had no right to interfere with the mans looks, had no right to even be even a little bit mad about it. He looked away from the man, his glare disappearing from his eyes as he looked back to Landon. “How long have you been here?” He asked conversationally, picking his drink back up with his free hand and taking another pull from it. 

[maddox-ryder]

I could have danced with you all night | Maddox & Landon

[maddox-ryder]

“Hmmm.” Maddox hummed as the other wasn’t giving up the information he had asked for. “Nothing it is then.” Maddox nodded, patting his pocket to make sure his wallet was there. It was always safe to double check, it would have been quite awkward if he had dropped it somewhere beforehand.

Maddox shook his head. “I want to. Besides, it’s awkward to drink alone yeah?” He chuckled, referencing Landon’s previous texts. He glanced down at the hand that Landon now gripped, wondering if he was drunker than he originally thought. He had assumed Landon would want to avoid touching him but that certainly wasn’t the case right now. His eyes were brought back up to Landons lips where he bit at his lower one. He used to bite that lip... he shook the memory from his mind, giving Landons hand a squeeze. “I’ll be right back, I’m going to get our drinks.” He let go of Landon’s hand and walked backwards a few steps before turning around and heading towards the bar. 

Once there, he waited his turn to be served, drumming his fingertips against the counter top. The servers whisked back and forth, collecting money and handing out drinks as they made them. When one eventually made their way to him, he slid over his card and asked them to keep a running tab and to keep the drinks coming. When you had money, it wasn’t hard to get extra service. He’d tip them well in the end. 

He returned with the drinks after speaking with a server who would come by periodically to see if they needed refilling. “Here we are.” He hummed, setting Landon’s drink down in front of him with a flourish. He was a waiter back in high school to make ends meet and save up for college so he had a natural talent for this. “One sex on the beach for you and one rum and coke for me.” Maddox sat down, loosening his tie and undoing the first button of his dress shirt.

[maddox-ryder]

I could have danced with you all night | Maddox & Landon

[maddox-ryder]

Maddox glanced at Landon’s cheeks, noticing the colour in them. If this had been any day back in the past, he would have reached out to brush over the skin. Now, he hesitated to see if the red would stain the skin of his thumb as well as Landon’s flushed cheeks. His hand had risen on it’s own and he couldn’t exactly take the action back without coming off as awkward so he went with a lighter approach- one that was less intimate. His fingers brushed the hair off of Landons forehead, carding into the side with a small smile. “Whats with the confused look?” He asked, playing the move off by poking between Landon’s brows. 

He dropped his hand, drumming the table top. “Might have to stop in ore often then.” Maddox commented before he stood up, lightly touching Landon’s elbow. “I’ll be right back, do you still like those ‘sex on the beach’ drinks?” He asked, thinking about what he would order for himself. He was in a rum kind of mood he decided.

[maddox-ryder]

I could have danced with you all night | Maddox & Landon

[maddox-ryder]

Maddox smiled upon seeing Landon, still as adorable as ever with how excitable he was. “Yes, Maddox Ryder in the flesh.” He quickly opened his arms, catching the boy in them. Surprise was evident on his face as he slowly wrapped his arms around Landon, giving him a tight squeeze before resting his hands on Landon’s hips. “Well that was a bit unexpected but I guess I wont question a nice gesture.” Maddox chuckled. leaning back a bit to look at the other. “Let me buy you a drink?” He offered, stepping back now and placing a hand in the small of Landon’s back to guide him back to his seat. 

He sat next to him, shedding his blazer and setting it on the back of the chair. He had just gotten off some business when Landon had texted him so he didn’t exactly have time to change out of his suit and tie. He looked around the area, for a moment, getting a feel for the place. “This isn’t a line I swear, but, do you come here often?” He asked, as he leaned against the table. “I haven’t been to this bar before and I’m wondering if it’s any good?”

[maddox-ryder]

I could have danced with you all night | Maddox & Landon

Maddox was sitting in the back of an Uber, typing at his phone as he was being transported to the bar. It had come at a surprise that Landon had texted him to begin with given their past. Based upon the last time he’s seen the boy, Landon didn’t seem too happy to see his face. It didn’t hurt his feelings much, he was used to having his lovers glare at him and spit spiteful words after the relationship had gone sour. He set his phone down on his lap and blew air from between his lips as he thought about what he was doing. 

Mixing Landon and alcohol surely wouldn’t be a good idea, but here he was, going to do it anyway. Something was bound to happen, they had history together and Maddox would never have been with him to start with if he wasn’t at least attracted to the man. 

Once he arrived, he paid off the Uber driver and stepped out onto the sidewalk, music reaching his ears through the open doors of he bar. “Thanks.” He murmured to the driver before he took off. He pocketed his phone and made his way into the bar, his eyes scanning the room for Landon. He found him at a table and started over, maneuvering his way through a throng of people laughing belligerently. 

@landonfvck

[sethsummers]

[ruinedchildhood]

[maddox-ryder]

Maddox pulled out his phone next, shooting his assistant a text and letting him know that he could take the rest of the day off now. He could take the rest of his phone calls personally from there. “So how salty are we talking here- potato chips or ocean wise?” He asked, looking Landon up and down. he wouldn’t mind a quickie for old times sake. He had to first check the status of his chances of a one off though. “It’s about damn time I did. Only went to college for like five years hoping that it would all pay off.” He’s networked a ton and has made a lot of impressions (good and bad) so he can now genuinely say he’s made it. “London has such good memories for me.” He had loved the accents and the people there- mostly the accents though. “Work? What do you do?” It was a shame he never really paid much attention to anything Landon may have told him.

[maddox-ryder]

“Oh it’s you.” Maddox chuckled, repeating th other’s words. “Is that any way to greet your ex?” Maddox rose an eyebrow. Were they even exes? he knew they had a fling but he didn’t think that there had been any hard feelings when he left? “Well then.” Maddox tsked as Landon gave him a bit of an attitude. Nothing he couldn’t handle though. “I got a job promotion and now I’m the head of my companies New York branch. I live here permanently- or if they decide to upgrade me even further and relocate me.” He sucked on his cigarette, blowing the smoke towards Landon. ‘What are you doing in New York? I though you lived in London?”