Hello all you lovely people! So this is my first fanfiction ever. I've been writing for a while though. I ship Ryley with all my heart. This is a little something I've been working on so I hope you enjoy it.

I also apologize for any grammatical errors they are all my own. Sadly I'm a mere human and not a robot.

Also I don't own Glee if I did we all know who would be together.

Now I present to you: No Matter What.

The bell rang dismissing class. Ryder Lynn puts up his books and he was nudged by the one and only Marley Rose that happened to sit beside him. They walked out of their math class together.

"Wow, I just sat through that and have no idea what we did." Ryder said shaking his head.

"I think we're all clueless." Marley replied with a small laugh.

"Was he even speaking English? Why does Algebra have to be so hard? It's not only numbers, but letters too. What insane person made that up or worse requires we have to take it?"

"Not sure. Guess it's one of the unsolved mysteries of life."

"It was someone evil for sure." He sighed. "I'm going to fail that test next week for sure."

"No you're not Ryder. I'll help you. We'll pass it together. We'll start studying this weekend. Friday after school sound good."

"You sure? That'd be awesome. Thanks Marley. You're a life saver." He smiled brightly at the girl. "Can we talk about Mr. Nelson's tie though? I don't even know if those were supposed to be shapes or animals?"

Marley let out a laugh. He couldn't help, but laugh too. Man he loved her laugh and the way her face lit up. She looked even more beautiful than normal when she did and she was definitely beautiful. The moment was short lived as Jake Puckerman, Marley's boyfriend and Ryder's friend, approached.

"What's so funny?"

"Hi!"

Marley's face lit up once more when she saw Jake who put his arm around her and pulled her close. She leaned in and gave him a quick kiss on the lips before she snuggled into his arm. Ryder did his best to smile happily at the both of them, but it felt like he had been punched in the stomach. Sure, he liked Marley. He has ever since the day he met her, but she was dating Jake now and the two guys had become friends. Ryder was trying his best to be cool with the two dating. They were happy together and he didn't want to mess that up, so he did his best to ignore his feeling and let his friends be happy. Although, he'd be lying if he said it didn't hurt a little.

Marley told Jake about math class and what she and Ryder had just been talking about. Ryder tried to get a grip on his feelings and pay attention.

Jake laughed as Marley told the story. When she was finished he spoke up. "So how about we get some lunch m'lady?"

She giggled at him calling her m'lady. "Sure. I'm starving." She turned to face Ryder, "What about you Ryder? Care to join us?" She smiled at him,

"Sorry, I uh actually have something to do during lunch, but maybe another time. I'll catch you later"

"Yeah, sure. No problem man." Jake replied and started with Marley down the hall.

Ryder watched the couple as they walked off. He actually didn't have plans. Sometimes he had tutoring or a meeting with his new teachers, but that wasn't today. Ryder went by his locker and grabbed his lunch. Then, he headed to choir room and hid out. Luckily, no one was in there today. He opened his embarrassing brown bag lunch and began to eat. He was almost finished when an acoustic guitar caught his eye. He hadn't really played before, but had always been interested. He wanted to pick it up and try, but didn't want to mess it up.

Ryder then got an idea. He knew Sam played guitar and maybe he could teach him. He hurriedly finished his lunch. Then he grabbed his backpack and threw his trash away. A smile was plastered on is face as he took off to find Sam. Ryder didn't get far before he was stopped by a short, blonde headed Cheerio.

"Someone's happy."

"Not that it's any of your business Kitty, but I am. I really don't have time to go into details. I've got to find someone before next period." Ryder replied about to walk past her.

"I hope it's not to find that poor, sad excuse of a beach whale just waiting to happen because the last I saw, she and my three nipple ex-boyfriend were making out." Kitty said in her snarky voice and moving in front of him slightly.

Ryder rolled his eyes at her. "Good to know, but it's someone else." He was about to just let it go and continue to try to find Sam when he looked at her. "Hey, why do you do that?"

"Do what?" Kitty asked clearly confused as to what he meant.

"Put people down and belittle them. Jake's a pretty cool guy and Marley is beautiful and amazing. Why are you so jealous of them?"

Kitty narrowed her eyes at him. She held up her fingers as she numbered off reasons. "First off Bieber 2.0, you're delusional. Second, we've got to get your eyes checked because clearly you're seeing things. Third, why would I be jealous of someone that will eventually get dumped when Jake realizes he's too good for her and has to be airlifted out of her house from her weight gain? I mean just look…"

"Stop! That's enough, Kitty! I don't know what insecurities you have, but I'm not going to listen to you degrade me or my friend anymore." He went to walk down the hall, but she moved in front of him again.

"You don't know me! So, don't pretend like you do." She adjusted her already perfect ponytail. "I did want to ask you something. "

"I've heard you make fun of me and my friends enough for one day. I really don't want to listen to anything else you have to say. I'm gone." He got passed her and was about to walk when she stopped him.

"No, I promise this time I'm serious." She grabbed his arm as he went to pass her. "You know that assignment we have for glee this week?"

"Yeah, the duet. What about it?

"Well I figured we should sing one together. With my amazing dance moves and fantastic voice paired with your good looks and almost as amazing voice, we'd make a good team." Kitty raised her eyebrows waiting for his response.

"I don't know if that's a good idea, Kitty. Give me one good reason why I should." His head was screaming at him to just walk away, but he was interested to hear the reason she'd come up with. Darn his curiosity.

"Because you can't do it with who you really want to. Besides, we'll be a shoo-in to win." She shrugged her shoulder as a small smile appeared on her lips.

Ryder let out a sigh. He had been avoiding the assignment all week. He hated to admit it, but she was right. He just hoped he didn't come to regret this. "Okay. I'll do it. There are some requirements though." He looked at her for any protest. When he didn't hear any, he continued. "We work together as a team, you stop talking bad about me and my friends, and you drop this diva act or whatever it is because I'm not buying it."

Kitty eyes widen as she heard his request. She didn't think there was any way she could commit to them. "But I…"

Ryder didn't let her finish. He just turned around and started making his way down the hall.

"Ugh fine! You win. I'll agree, but I'll only do it around you. I do have a reputation to protect." She scoffed and sounded annoyed

He turned back around to face her and walked the short distance back. "I'll take what I can get. So we have a deal?"

"Yes. Awesome. You won't regret working with someone this fabulous." She smirked.

He just gave her a look before laughing. "I hope not. So, when do you want to start?"

"How about after school? But we could start discussing songs as you walk me to class."

He slightly shook his head, but smiled at her. "Sure, but only because we have the same class."

They began walking towards the direction of their class and started laughing at some of the song choice one of them suggested. They didn't realize anyone was watching them as they continued down the hall.

Marley had missed the conversation, but was shocked to see Ryder with Kitty. Why was he walking and laughing with her? Is that why he wouldn't eat lunch with them? Kitty was horrible to her and Marley didn't think the two were friend. Were they dating? She wouldn't be surprised. Kitty was beautiful and perfect. Marley quickly shook her head to clear the thoughts and realized she had no right to be jealous. Ryder was one of her closet friends and could date whoever she wanted. Besides, she was with Jake. She was happy, right? Of course she was. Jake made her smile and had been nothing, but sweet to her. She finished getting her books and went to find her boyfriend. The nagging jealous feeling wouldn't leave her mind though, as much as she wanted it too.

-So, what did you lovely people think? I just want to clarify right from the start that this is a Ryley story or well it will be. There will be many twist and turns along the way, but it's Ryley nonetheless. So please tell me what you think in a review. Any constructive criticism is helpful. As you have seen I like to ramble, so I apologize for that. I have about 15 chapters of this so far. I just have to type them because I like to handwrite my stories. Hopefully I'll get them typed up soon and begin to publish them. So if you want to read more let me know.

Also, I'd like to give a special shout out to my friends: LiveLaughGlee and Andrea for actually encouraging me to publish this. Love you both!