I really hope you guys enjoy my story, thank you for checking it out! This takes place right around Ryder finds out about his dyslexia and has to cancel on his date with Marley.

Chapter One

MARLEY'S POV

I am really excited about my date with Ryder. At first I wasn't sure if I liked Ryder or Jake, I didn't know what to do. I'm not sure why either of them is even interested in me, or even talk to me for that mater. I know that almost every girl at our school have their eyes on the two of them. I knew Ryder was the one I really wanted when he kissed me backstage. That was the moment I knew. When they talk about in the movies how fireworks go off, that's exactly how it felt. Also, he was being so sweet to me after he saw me puking in the bathroom. I know I shouldn't make myself throw up, it's just I can't help it anymore. I will never be skinny. I will never be pretty. I will never be perfect.

I was at my locker and I saw Ryder walk up.

"Hey Marley, I'm really sorry but I'm going to have to cancel our date on Friday night. I have to go home straight after the game to study, then get up early to see a doctor about my dyslexia." Ryder told me apologetically.

"Really? I was really looking forward to our date." I said.

"So was I, trust me. I will make it up to you. I got to go but I will see you in glee club." He said before walking off.

Then I heard someone else come up behind me. "You know that means he isn't into you right? Come on. Like who studies on a Friday night?" Of course. Kitty.

What if Kitty is right? Why would Ryder even ask me out in the first place? It was probably just a joke to get my hopes up.

I saw Jake down the hall. Maybe I should take him up on his offer and go out with him this Friday night? No, I couldn't do that to Ryder. He needs to get good grades to do well in school; Kitty is just trying to mess with me. I am not going to listen to her. Last time I did that I got an eating disorder…

RYDER'S POV

I feel really bad about having to cancel my date with Marley; I really wanted to go. I hope she doesn't end up going on that date with Jake. I like her a lot and hope this didn't mess anything up. I am going to have to think of something to make up for this.

School was finally over and it was time for glee club. I am glad Finn asked me to try out for the musical and got me involved with the glee club. It's a cool club; I never realized how much I love to sing before now.

I was sitting in the back of the choir room and I saw Marley come in. No one was here yet; it was just the two of us.

"Hey Ryder, there you are, I was looking for you, what are you doing in here? We are going to practice in the auditorium today. Didn't Finn tell you?" Marley asked.

"Oh no, no one told me." I said as I got up to walk to her.

"Okay, let's go to the auditorium." Marley said.

"Before we go, I wanted to ask you if you were doing anything on Sunday?" I asked her hopefully. She shook her head with a smile on her face. "Great, so do you maybe want to do our date then, I felt awful about cancelling before and realized we could still do something on Sunday. Does that sound okay?"

"That sounds great." She said with a smile.

"I will pick you up at 1." I told her. "But now let's go sing." I grabbed her hand and lead her out the door, and we walked to the auditorium hand in hand.

Once we were in the auditorium we did a number on Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars.

"That was amazing guys, you have only been getting better." Finn looked really proud of us. "So you're assignment for next week is going to be dedications. You are going to pick someone to sing to in the glee club that has really helped you out, been there for you, or that you want to show your appreciation for. I'm telling you guys in advance because I know how hard it can be to think about a song sometimes."

MARLEY'S POV

Yesterday Finn told us about our assignment. It was lunch and I was looking through sheet music for some ideas. I haven't eaten anything today, I know it's bad but I just can't snap out of it. I know I need to be healthy but all I can think about is being beautiful and thin like Kitty and Brittany.

"Marls, I saved a spot for you at lunch. Are you going to eat anything?" I heard Ryder say as he walked into the choir room. I could hear the worry in his voice.

"Umm, I'm not hungry." I lied but I didn't know what else to say, I couldn't tell him the truth.

By the look on his face it didn't look like he bought it. "Come on Marley just eat this. I haven't eaten yet either, I'll join you." Ryder said handing me a bagel. I ate it because it didn't look like I had any other choice. I will just puke it up once he goes to class. I have to look good for sectionals.

"So are you excited for sectionals? I wonder who's going to do the duet? When did Finn say he was going to tell us?" I asked Ryder.

"Yeah, I've never been in any kind of singing competition before, it's going to be different. Finn said he was going to tell us after everyone preforms his or her dedications. And are you kidding? You are definitely going to be the female voice, beautiful and talented. The only question is who the male voice is going to be." Ryder always knew how to put a smile on my face.

"Finn knows how much you want this and he knows how much talent you have." I said, still blushing from his comment.

"Then maybe there is a duet in our future." Ryder laughed.

Ryder walked me to class so I couldn't run to get rid of the bagel I just ate. Once I was in class I waited about ten minutes and asked the use the washroom.

Just as I came up to the bathroom I saw him. Ryder was standing with his arms crossed leaning against the wall.

"What are you doing? Don't you have class?" I asked him, confused.

"I do but I knew you would come here. This is more important." He walked up to me and held both my hand and looked me in the eyes to make sure I was paying attention to what he was saying. "I saw the look in your eyes as you were eating that bagel; you looked at it in disgust. I could tell you were trying to get rid of me to come to the bathroom, that's why I walked you right to class. Marley you have to stop doing this to yourself. You are already gorgeous, and there is nothing wrong with you. Please Marls, I care about you way too much to allow this to continue." Ryder said so sincerely, by the end of his speech I was already in tears, I see how much he really cares for me, and that's how I know I made the right choice by choosing him. I ran up to him and hugged him so tight. I never wanted to let go.

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