These scenes take place during the two year gap between chapter 12 and the epilogue. They're not in any particular order, just short scenes that I didn't put in the actual story. 

"Brendon, I can't do this." Ryan had been pacing in his studio for the past ten minutes. Brendon stood at the doorway trying to think of ways to calm him down.

"Babe, it's gonna be okay. Please just sit down." Ryan moved over to his stool and plopped down. He held his head in his hands as Brendon went over and kneeled in front of him. "You've played in front of small crowds before. Why is this any different?"

"Because it's too real now. Of course I've dreamed of this day for ages, but now that I have an actual shot, it's just, I don't know if I can do it." Brendon took Ryan's hands in his own. 

"You are the most talented musician I've ever seen. There's no doubt in my mind that Mr. Wentz is going to sign you." Ryan lifted his head to meet Brendon's eyes. 

"You really think I can do this?" 

"Is that even a question? I know you can do it." Ryan looked down as he played with Brendon's hands.

"Do you think Jon and Spencer will want to keep doing this with me? I mean, it was just for fun before. Now, it's a lot more commitment." 

"They've told you themselves how much this band means to them. I think they'll be on board with this chance." Ryan nodded and let himself get lost in thought for a moment. When he finally looked back at Brendon, he took a deep breath.

"Okay." Brendon grinned excitedly. "But only if you do it with me." His face shifted from excited to surprised. 

"Ryan, I don't think that's a good idea."

"Why not? You've filled in for us before, the crowd loves you and you're the real reason we have this shot." Brendon shook his head.

"That's not true. Mr. Wentz said he'd been following you guys for a while and liked your sound."

"But he didn't come up to us until that night you took lead vocals." Brendon was the one looking down nervously now.

"I don't know Ry."

"I don't want to do this if I can't have you by my side." Brendon took a deep breath and nodded.

"Fine, but I'm not quitting my job at the diner. Even since Sarah took over, it's been like a second home and I don't wanna leave that." Ryan nodded with a smile.

"I wouldn't ask you yo do that." Ryan wrapped his arms around Brendon, hugging him tightly. "What would I do without you?"

"You'd be completely lost and miserable," Brendon replied jokingly. Ryan pulled him into a deep kiss, smiling when he pulled away. "Alright, so what song do you wanna play for him?" Ryan looked down with a small blush.

"I was thinking maybe that one we wrote together." Brendon smiled and walked over Ryan's wall of guitars. He grabbed two acoustic guitars and went back to Ryan, handing him one. He pulled a stool next to Ryan and they both positioned the guitars over their lap. "Ready?" Ryan nodded and started strumming softly. Brendon began singing and played his own guitar. 

"If all our life is but a dream
Fantastic posing greed
Then we should feed our jewelry to the sea
For diamonds do appear to be
Just like broken glass to me."

When they finished, they put down their guitars. Ryan smiled and pulled Brendon onto his lap. Brendon positioned himself so he saddled Ryan's lap and his arms were wrapped around his neck. Ryan had his arms around Brendon's waist, holding him securely to him. They stared into each other's eyes, occasionally sharing a kiss.

"They're gonna love you," Brendon said. Ryan shook his head and leaned in, hovering over Brendon's lips. 

"They're gonna love us." They closed the gap, smiling against each other's lips.

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Ryan was making dinner while Skylar sat on the kitchen island, watching him. When the food was finished, he turned off the stove and turned to Skylar. She sighed dramatically.

"When's daddy coming home?"

"He should be here soon. He gets off work in a little bit." The girl nodded and looked down at her feet as she swung them back and forth. She sighed again. 

"What's wrong Sky?"

"I'm bored." 

"What do you wanna do?" Skylar grabbed Ryan's phone that was laying on the island and started scrolling through it.

"Whatcha doing with my phone?" The girl didn't answer as she played a song and set the phone down. She stood up and held her arms out as I Can't Help Falling In Love played. 

"You wanna dance?" She nodded with her arms still out. When Ryan got close, he wrapped an arm under her butt to hold her up and held one of her hands. Skylar rested her free hand on Ryan's shoulder as he moved them to the music. 

"Ryan."

"Yes?"

"Do you love my daddy?" Ryan smiled, still dancing.

"Yes. I love him very much."

"Do you love me?" 

"Of course I love you." Ryan planted a sloppy kiss on her cheek and she giggled. She rested her head on his shoulder.

"Are you gonna marry my daddy?" Ryan stopped for a moment, feeling himself blush. He'd thought about asking Brendon countless times, but felt like it was never the right time.

"Hopefully one day. If he wants too." Skylar nodded.

Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you.

"When I'm old and get married, I wanna dance with you at my wedding." Ryan was a little surprised.

"Don't you want your daddy to dance with you?"

"Yeah, but you're like my dad too." Ryan felt his heart pounding. Skylar paused a beat before asking, "can I call you papa?"

Ryan's mind went to Brendon. Would he be okay with this? Should he run it by him first? What if Skylar thinks he's saying no if he doesn't answer now? Skylar waited quietly for his response.

"If you want to, you can."

"Okay." She stayed silent until the song started coming to a close. "I love you, papa." Ryan felt tears form in his eyes. He didn't think how her saying that would make him feel before now. He kissed the top of her head.

"I love you too, baby." 

For I can't help falling in love with you.

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Ryan and Brendon were laying on the grass, staring up at the night sky. They talked for hours about whatever came to their minds, no matter how simple or serious the topic may be. 

"Oh come on. It'll be fun," Brendon whined. Ryan smiled and shook his head.

"For the last time, no. We are not getting a giraffe for Skylar's birthday party." Brendon crossed his arms and started pouting. Ryan turned to his side and pulled the grumpy man to him. "Don't get like that babe." Brendon snuggled against Ryan's chest, failing to keep his pouty face. They laid in silence until Brendon sighed.

"She's growing up so fast." Ryan could hear the sadness in Brendon's voice. 

"Don't worry. She'll always be your little girl." 

"Our little girl," Brendon corrected. Ryan looked down smiling at Brendon, who had his attention somewhere else. "What if we had a baby?" Ryan breath caught in his throat and he felt his heart beating faster. 

"Us have a baby," Ryan said, testing the way the words felt in his mouth. Brendon nodded nonchalantly.

"Not now, but like in the future. Just imagine a mini you running around. Skylar could have a sibling to grow up with." Ryan let the image circle his mind. A hyper boy or girl with dark brown hair and big brown eyes. He smiled at the thought of the child in his lap while he played guitar. Their short arms would struggle to reach around the instrument, just like Skylar's used to. 

"We could adopt too." A new variety of images popped into Ryan's mind. Part of him buzzed with excitement while another part caused he heart to slam against his chest and his palms to get clammy. "I was just throwing the idea out there. I'm not pregnant or anything, so you can calm down." Brendon laughed as he held his hand over Ryan's pounding heart. 

Brendon's touch alone helped soothe the anxious man. He could better collect his thoughts as he looked down at his boyfriend. Having a kid or two with Brendon was something he'd love to do one day.

"I think I like that idea." Ryan could feel Brendon smile against his chest. They continued looking up at the sky, coming up with random conversations that brought smiles and laughter to the two.

"Are you sure it's a no?"

"No giraffe." 

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A/N:

Completely done with this story! Not completely bad for my first fan fic? Thank you to everyone who read. Hope to see you when I come out with more stories. Feel free to message me if you'd like to request a story. Love you all my vros!