Summary: A collection of little Ryelsi drabbles, eventually forming into a story. A response to jdphoenix's call to fanfiction on LJ.

Story Title: It was always you from the start

Theme: Dare

Word Count: 215

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Dare

"Kelsi! Kelsi! Kelsi!" The entire attendance at the just-legal girl's surprise 18th birthday party chanted. They were persuading her to go up onstage and karaoke after a dare from the always fun-seeking Martha. Accustomed to working from behind the scenes only, Kelsi was, expectedly, mortified at the thought.

"No, I really can't sing," she protested with a nervous airy giggle. Ryan Evans, standing next to her, stopped clapping and chanting along with the crowd, dipped down to her height, and placed his mouth only a few millimeters from her ear. He encouraged, "Go on, Kels." She felt his hot breath blow across and caress her delicate ear and involuntarily flushed with chargin. As unwilling as she was, she just could not resist the dazzling effect Ryan had on her (it melted her knee cartilage), and started shifting awarkardly towards the stage as the party erupted into approving cheers and whistles.

Feeling small and insecure up on the huge stage, she wrapped her arms protectively across her chest and scanned the crowd apprehensively. Once her gaze landed on Ryan, who was smiling his 100-watt smile up at her and giving her a thumbs-up sign, she immediately felt a surge of confidence wash over her. Holding his gaze, she smirked and started belting out her favourite tunes.

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­­­­­­­­A/N: I like this chapter, albeit it was a tad long, :/ Be sure to review!