Ring! Ring! Ring!

I groaned as my alarm began to ring, I sat up in bed reaching over to turn off the alarm. I pushed the comforter off of my body as I got out of the comfortable bed, walking into my bathroom to prepare myself for the new day. Filling my hands with lukewarm water, I leaned over the sink and covered my face with the water in attempts to wake up. Today was the first day in a while that I was off, both work and school. But it was my day to myself, which meant early time at the gym. I dried my face before running my fingers through my long brown waves. I picked up a ponytail from the sink and pulled my hair into a high ponytail, then walked out of the bathroom to get my gym clothes.

Before leaving my room, I zipped up my hoodie over my black sports bra to keep warm and grabbed my gym bag. I quietly walked down the stairs, trying not to wake my family up. I noticed someone in the kitchen as I walked past in the dark. I tiptoed toward the kitchen and saw my younger sister, Samantha. She was pouring a glass of orange juice as I turned the corner into the kitchen. "What are you doing up Sam?" I asked.

"Oh my gosh, don't do that!" She had dropped the glass causing the orange juice to spill.

"Why are you up so early?" I repeated, placing my gym bag on the breakfast bar, grabbing a towel to clean up the mess. "You are never up this early."

"I couldn't sleep."

"Is something bothering you?"

"No."

I knew she was lying, but I knew that she wouldn't tell me. But, I decided not to press her about it anymore right now; I would let her come to me. Once all of the juice was cleaned up, I put the towels into the laundry room and grabbed my gym bag. "When you're ready to talk, you know where to find me," I said walking out of the kitchen.

My car was the only one in the parking lot, and I liked it that way. It meant no one else would be here and I wouldn't have to share the gym. I grabbed my bag and locked my car before walking inside.

"Hello Ms. Andy, I haven't seen you for a while," Stan smiled as he spotted me walk into the gym.

"Morning, Stan. I've been really busy with the end of the school year and work has been hectic; I haven't had time to come in."

"It's summer; you should enjoy yourself, not work!"

"I have to make money."

"Your parents would give it to you if you asked."

"I don't want to be dependent on them."

"Aren't you just the perfect child?"

"I try." We both snickered as I walked passed him.

I stepped onto the treadmill about an hour later and placed my headphones in my ears, turning my i-Pod on shuffle. As I started running, I saw something out of the corner of my eye moving around the gym; turning my head I saw a boy who looked about my age walking towards bench. I had never seen him around town before; his family must have just moved here. He was kind of cute, and if he was my age he might be going to my school next year. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of a new boy next year.

I would occasionally glance at him from the corner of my eye, catching a glimpse of him lifting the heavy bar with more weight added on it. I hadn't noticed another person come in with him; another boy who looked to be about the same age, and I had never seen him around either. Maybe we would have to new seniors at Ellenwood High this year? I did my best to act like they weren't there as I walked past them and towards the locker room. Immediately I pulled my cell phone out of my gym bag and text my best friend Jessica.

I THINK WE MITE HAV NEW SNIORS THIS YR! MEET ME IN 1 HR! – A

I grabbed my condition and body wash from my bag to take a quick shower, and wash off all of the sweat. I changed into a pair of jean shorts and plain white t-shirt. After I put everything back into my bag, I grabbed my cell phone to see if Jess had responded to my text message yet.

NEW SNIORS? LKE BOYS? YES PLZZ! – J

I walked out of the locker room, to find the gym empty; as I was passing Stan he waved me over toward the desk.

"What could you possibly want now?" I demanded, jokingly.

"Did you see those two guys come in after you?"

"Yes, I did. They are gorgeous!"

"Well I heard that the Richmond's brought back their son, Ryan. And the other boy is his friend John."

"You mean, the Richmonds, who sent their son away to boarding school because they thought he was too much handle?"

"The very same." As soon as he replied, the two boys walked into the lobby, passed the front desk, and out the front door. I watched them the entire time, unable to believe that Ryan was back. Ryan, the same boy that I used to play with when we were younger, the same boy that I used to be best friends with. But I lost contact with because his parents thought that his behavior was intolerable, and sent him away to bordering school in Massachusetts.

"I can't believe this."

"Why? They had to bring him back sometime."

"I understand that. What I can't believe is how long it's been since I've seen him. He and I used to be best friends, inseparable. But once he left, we lost contact."

"You should talk to him, catch up."

"We'll see how things play out."

So this is my new story! (: I hope you like it, this whole story is dedicated to my girl StephNexus! She is amazing! (: You need to go read her stories, esp. Ink'd 3
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