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ghosty-files · 6 years

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me: has a bunch of asks to answer

also me: writes entirely new fic, with intentions to make it multichapter

so yeah, here’s a new fic i’ve written. 1.2k words, demon!shane, and some other stuff that i’m making into a whole thingy

(enjoy it here on ao3 as well)

The most infuriating part about Shane being a demon, was the fact that he just wouldn’t admit it. It was infuriating to Ryan. Shane knew Ryan had studied demons thoroughly to film Unsolved, yet he sat in feigned skepticism and not-so-subtle demonic tendencies.

Ryan first caught wind of Shane’s demonic nature when he got his holy water from Father Thomas. It was a simple gesture, and it honestly did help Ryan feel safer, so while Shane continued to poke fun at the idea of holy water, Ryan basked in the comfort of a blessed water bottle. Later, when Shane attempted to drink from the water, momentarily forgetting its blessed contents, he jumped back as though the water had burned his lips, setting the bottle down and hoping Ryan didn’t notice.

But Ryan did notice, and the pit of dread filling his stomach didn’t go away. He watched Shane like a hawk, monitoring every movement. He saw the aversion to any cross on the wall, such a subtle grimace that he almost wasn’t sure if it was real.

He watched as Shane poured the popcorn on movie nights into two bowls, casually declining Ryan’s offer to salt the popcorn. He watched as Shane shut down Ryan’s ideas of demons with unwavering confidence on how they work.

It was driving Ryan insane and every day he attempted to get the truth out of Shane. It wasn’t enough for him to pretend not to be a demon, no, he had to deny that demons are real at all.

It all came to a head however, when once again, they got into a debate on the existence of the supernatural.

“Admit it Ryan, I’m right and you’re wrong! Ghosts, demons, whatever; they aren’t real!” Shane laughed, leaning back on the couch, as he spoke, an air of nonchalaunt surrounding him.

“All I’m saying is, I don’t deny the existence of humans, you shouldn’t deny the existence of demons,” Ryan yelled, getting up and throwing up his hands.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Ryan felt the air in the room thicken. Shane sat silently on the couch, and Ryan could feel his stare without even turning to face him.

“Repeat that once more for me.” Shane spoke with a serious air, almost dangerous, and it sent a shiver down Ryan’s spine.

“I said,” Ryan started, turning around to face Shane. “I don’t deny the existence of humans, you shouldn’t deny the existence of demons.” He tried to keep a tall figure, using Shane’s seated position to his advantage.

Shane kept his eyes locked on Ryan, trying to read his actions and words, calculating his actions. He broke, suddenly, as he laughed, a cold sound that hardly resembled the warm chuckle Ryan had come to know.

“So you figured it out, didn’t you?” Shane rested his head on his hand, gazing up at Ryan with a teasing grin. “Figured out the your buddy Shane is in fact one of the very demons you’re so desperately trying to prove are real? Good job Bergara, didn’t think you’d catch on.”

Ryan rolled his eyes, trying to swallow the fear bubbling up inside. He had considered the possibility that Shane’s true personality may not be the most pleasant, but facing it head on stopped him cold in his tracks.

“You started to slip. Thought I didn’t notice but I did.” Ryan leaned against the wall, trying to keep the distance between him and Shane.

Shane nodded slightly, looking down slightly as he thought. “So what do you want to do now? Exorcise me? Call Father Thomas and send me back to the downstairs?”

Ryan was taken aback. In all the times he had thought about confronting Shane, he never thought about what would happen when it’s all said and done. Do they just go back to normal? What even is normal when the man you called your best friend turns out to be a demon?

“I don’t know,” Ryan said honestly. “I… I didn’t think this far ahead.”

Shane chuckled, sounding pure and … and like Shane again. “I’ll have you know that I am still your friend, if that helps your decision making.”

Ryan smiled slightly, feeling the tension in the room lift just a bit. “So, what? We just carry on like nothing’s changed? You admit demons are real and we continue on just like that?”

“This changes nothing. I will still deny the existence to everyone else.”

Ryan looked at him quizzically. “You are literally a demon, yet you’re still going to continue on acting like you don’t think you exist?”

Shane shrugged. “Easier than having to explain the sudden change of heart. ‘Oh yeah, I’m not admitting demons are real because I myself am a creature of darkness. Surprise!’. That will go over well.”

Ryan laughed, bending in slightly as he imagined Shane saying that to their camera crew with a straight face. “I guess you have a point.”

“So I just suggest we continue on with the show and our lives,” Shane stated. “And just so you know, only like, half the places you make us go to are actually haunted.”

Ryan raised his eyebrows. He hadn’t considered the idea of Shane being able to interact with the spirits they’re trying to hunt. That could be… interesting.

“Ok, I agree. Business as usual then.”

Ryan walked to the couch, picking up his bowl of popcorn and leaning against the arm rest.

“So we’re cool? Just like that?” Shane asked, raising his eyebrows at Ryan.

Ryan shrugged. “I’ve known for a while, so I mean, it’s just like normal except one secret is out in the open.”

Shane nodded in silent agreement. “You don’t happen to have any life changing secrets to let out? You know, to make it even.”

Ryan chuckled. “There’s one, but I doubt it’s life changing.”

Shane shrugged. “Something’s better than nothing. Fess up Ryan, what’s been festering in that mind of yours?”

Ryan looked into his popcorn before looking back at Shane. “I’m bisexual.”

Shane stared at Ryan for a few seconds, making the nervousness in his stomach come back. Shane couldn’t be homophobic, right? So many people in the Buzzfeed staff are openly LGBT+ and he’s shown support in the past. Ryan’s fears started to fade as Shane nodded, though.

“Ok, cool. Not life changing, but definitely a secret,” Shane mumbled. While he said it wasn’t a big deal, the thoughtful tone of his voice said otherwise. His whole demeanor had gone from confident to lost in his own mind in a matter of seconds.

“Shane Alexander Madej, this does not get to outweigh the fact that you are a literal demon. So whatever’s going on in that brain of yours needs to stop.” Ryan spoke with counterfeit confidence, hoping it masked the underlying fear of the thoughts going through Shane’s head.

“Sorry, just, new information.” Shane said, shaking his head as though it would rid the thoughts from his mind. He turned, flashing Ryan a dorky, apologetic grin.

“It’s all good.” Ryan slumped against the couch, propping up his feet on the table in front of them, smiling at Shane. “Business as usual right?”

Shane grinned back. “Right.”

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