Chapter 7

My phone buzzed in my pocket as I chewed on my Chicken pizza. We were in the school cafeteria, it was lunchtime. James and I made eye contact for a second, him giving me an intense glare. I didn't know why so I just smiled at him nervously pulling my phone out. As soon as I saw Ryder's name lit up, a wide grin plastered on my face.

RYDER KING:

Can we meet today? I really miss you :(

Butterflies flutter in my stomach at his words. I miss him too, but I don't know if it's right to tell him. Fuck it, who cares.

ME:

I miss you too :)

I was actually blushing. Catherine was calling my name and so I answered her. "Can you please stop grinning at your phone and listen to us. I called your name for like 5 times"

She called me three times, I heard her from the background but just haven't concentrated. She was acting irritated but I knew she was teasing me, she had a ghost smirk on her face.

"It's probably Ryder," said Eric, wiggling his eyebrows at me. "Let me see" Becca cranes her neck forward to my phone. I pushed her back, hiding my phone on my back. "Leave me alone, you guys" I chuckle.

Penny then said something and I sighed in relief that the subject was changed. I turned back to my phone to see a new message.

RYDER K:

Glad to hear that. So what time should I come, can I pick you up from school?

ME:

Yeah, sure. 3:10 Would be fine.

I don't want to rush, I will tell Becca and the others about it later. I don't want them to tease me all day about it. It was Tuesday so we are skipping. We usually hang out after that, well me and James not this much, I sometimes want to relax on my bed or watch movies with Leslie. Or study for an exam. I don't know why James doesn't go though.

RYDER K:

See you soon:)

I smile and put my phone back in my pocket. I took a bite on my pizza listening to what Dylan was saying.

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"Where are we going?" I ask, turning to Ryder. We were now in the car, he picked me up from school at exactly 3:10. He asked me if I didn't have ASP and I told him that we sometimes skip. There isn't an important lesson on ASP, we just do some exercises, Group Discussion that turns to conversation about other things. We can just do the exercises at home, when we're Not tired.

"Chicken Hut, you like it right?" he turns to me for a second. I swear his face lit up when his eyes found mine. "Who doesn't." I say he chuckled softly, his eyes still on the road.

I like that sound of his when he chuckles. He looks hot. Today he had white Shirt on that hugged his broad shoulders and muscled arms perfectly, underneath he had dark grey jeans.

I turn back to the window watching as the buildings blur.

"Skylar," he called my name softly, breaking my thoughts. I hummed in response, turning my face from the window to face him. His face was concentrated on the front, his hands holding the wheel tightly. I frowned, confused by his quick mood swing.

"Will you be my girlfriend?" he said. My eyes widened for a second, I didn't expect him to ask me, at least not now, out of nowhere. We only went on a date once or twice but I was so happy he did, I didn't utter a word though.

"I mean, I was gonna ask you after we ate and had some dessert but I can't. I know I'm going to stay nervous the whole time and ruin our date, you know how terrible of an actor I am and I'm going to be rambling like this and get you bored....sorry" he swallowed and exhaled heavily. I was going to say something but he looked really cute when he rambled. He didn't look at me the whole time as if he was afraid of what he would see.

" I would like to be your girlfriend, Ryder." I say softly, giving him a small smile as he turns to me. He looked surprised...relieved, did he not expect me to say yes?

He reached for my hand and intertwined our fingers, I love it when he does that. "I don't know what to say," he chuckles nervously, squeezing my hand.

We reached the restaurant minutes after and Ryder told me to stay in the car. I frowned as he hopped out of the car and jogged to mine. A smile found its way to my face as I realized he was going to open the door for me. He did and I mumbled a 'thank you'.

We went inside, the restaurant was busy. We sat in a booth in the middle, the ones on the windows and at the back were occupied.

We ate our food and talked about our friends, school and him about work and other stuff. I popped some fries on my mouth and looked up to see Ryder already staring at me with amusement.

I shoot him a smile not knowing what to say. I can't believe this handsome guy sitting in front of me is my boyfriend. I know I won't sleep tonight thinking about this and daydreaming about our future.

After some awkward minutes we walked back to the car. He started the engine,"Where do you want to go?" he asked. I had no answer for that. Ryder always had plans, I just said what came to my mind at that moment "Let's watch a movie" I say and he nods. "My place?" He asked and I nodded, I really want to see where he lives.

I was behind Ryder when he unlocked his door. He opened the door walking inside and I followed. His apartment was breathtaking. It was all dark, grey...kind of a guy style. The kitchen was dark brown furniture. It was so neat and tidy.

The living room was simple. There was a light grey couch in front of the TV, the coffee table was also black. There were a few paintings on the wall with some family pictures. The paintings were amazing yet simple for the eye.

Ryder was in the kitchen making Caramel popcorn as I chose a movie and played it. He came back with a bowl of popcorn, the smell filling my nose. He sat on the couch next to me, putting his arm around my shoulder. I chose White Chicks and he just shrugged telling me he hasn't seen it before. I gasped surprised as to why they haven't arrested him yet for his unforgivable crime.

"It's my favorite, I would never get tired if I watch it a hundred times" I say as the movie ends, I had rested my head on his chest. He chuckles "That much, I mean I like it but hundred times?"

"Yep" I say, popping the 'p'. We were in a comfortable silence for some minutes, no one stood up to play another, it's late and I should go.

Ryder kissed my temple and backed away a little to look at me. His gorgeous brown eyes were darker, looking deep into my emerald once. They flickered to my lips then back to my eyes. He inched closer, putting his hand on the side of my face. I closed my eyes as our lips touched. It was our second kiss, I could never forget our first, at the park.

He put his hand on my waist pulling me closer, my hand automatically moved to his neck, there was no space between us as our chests were pressed together. His lips were moving fast, roughly as he caressed my cheeks with his thumb. I kissed him even faster, caressing the back of his neck and digging my hands in his hair.

We broke apart a minute later, both of us panting. Our foreheads were against each other as he looked up to my eyes with a smile, I didn't smile back still breathing heavily. His eyes again flickered back to my lips, he held the back of my head and kissed me again. This time it was soft, passionate. I run my hands through his hair, playing with his locks. He licked my bottom lip, asking for entrance which I didn't accept. Our lips moved together after some time and he licked my lip again. I opened my mouth for him this time as he explored it desperately. I followed his lead and our tongues moved together and he let out a groan which I found very sexy. I was so in the moment that I forgot to breathe. I broke the kiss breathing heavily, my eyes still closed. I opened my eyes when my breathing was back to normal.

Ryder was looking at me with a huge grin plastered on his face, his full lips swollen from the kiss. "You're a really good kisser" he chuckles with amusement in his eyes.

"So are you" I say, winking. "I think I should get going" I announce, disappointment was clear in his face then he pecked my lips and nodded. I gave him a small smile, getting up, he did too.We walked out to his car and he started the engine and got out of the parking lot.