Seven Minutes in Heaven: Ryan Higa

The piece of paper says Ryan Higa.

Your eyes widen. You've always had a crush on Ryan, but never really wanted to admit it. Besides, the two of you never really talked much. Sighing, you step inside the closet.

A couple minutes later, the door opens, and another figure steps inside. "Hey," Ryan smiles at you, and your heart leaps into your throat.

"H-hi," you manage to say. Ryan chuckles at your awkwardness and sits down.

"So, you wanna do something?" He asks kindly, sensing your feeling of unease. You nod in response. "Cool. How about we talk about something?"

"Sure.. L-like what?" You ask.

He shrugs. "Um.. How about dating?"

You feel like facepalming. Out of all of the things that they could talk about, why this? You have no choice but to agree. "Okay."

"Well.. Let's see. Who do you like?" He asks curiously, legs crossed.

You shake your head. You can't possibly answer the question. You'd have to spend the rest of the closet time just sitting awkwardly if you told him the truth.

"Oh, come on, (y/n). It can't be that bad, can it?"

"You'll know who it is.. Right away." You whisper.

"You sure?" Ryan nudged you, and you nod hastily. "I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours," he says in a sing-songy voice.

"You go first, then.."

"No way! I asked you first!" Ryan protests like a five year old, making you giggle.

"Fine.. But if I tell you, you can't criticize me or.. Yeah."

"I promise."

This is the part where you're supposed to kiss him, right? The part where, in the movies, the girl says the truth and the guy falls in love with her too. The happy ever after.

That's not what happens.

"I like... Uh... Sean." You start.

"You do?" Ryan murmurs.

"I--yeah," you say, cringing at the thought. It's not that you didn't like Sean, but you just betrayed yourself and Ryan. There was no going back. "Um, so.. What about you?"

"Well, I like Lily. You know her, right?"

Oh. Lily. It was good that you didn't say that you liked ryan, or else you'd probably be extremely embarrassed. If so, then why did you feel so suspicious?

"Yeah, I.. I know Lily."

"Cool." Ryan blushes slightly. A pause. Right when Ryan looks like he's about to say something else, the two of you hear a knock on the door.

"Well, I guess that was it," Ryan smiles at you, and you force a small smile back.

You stay quiet for the rest of the game.

After the game ends, everyone gets ready to leave. You are about to head for the door when you feel a hand on your shoulder. When you turn, you see Ryan's angelic face staring right back at you. He smirks. "You were lying."

"W-what?" You say, shocked.

"I know you don't like Sean. So.. Who do you like?"

"Nobody. I.. I don't like anyone."

"Yeah, right. Come on."

"Fine... I like you."

"I knew it!" Ryan grins, then quickly kisses you.

"What was that for?!" You gasp.

"I was gonna kiss you in the closet, but you said you liked Sean."

"Wait, but what about Lily?"

With a wink, Ryan replies, "You're not the only one who knows how to lie, (y/n),"