The Guy Next Door
Chapter 2
"Hey beautiful" Ryan said when he and his parents arrived. I couldn't help but giggle. "Hey handsome" I said with a smile, then we shared in an embrace and Ryan gave me a kiss on the cheek. That was a normal greeting for us; we were best friends but flirted now and again as neither of us was in a relationship. "Ry Ry!" Isabella came running in as Ryan and I broke our embrace. "Hey Izzy, how's my favorite little princess doing?" he picked her up and spun her around as she giggled happily and then he hugged her and held her for a while. I always loved seeing him interact with her. I couldn't help but think of how great of a father he would make some day. He was amazing with children. It was almost unbelievable.
Ryan helped me set the table for dinner and then we all sat down and had a nice meal as well as some nice chit chat. Everyone took turns explaining how their day was and what their plans were for next week. It was very nice. I always liked when we had these dinners, they always relaxed me and put me in a great mood regardless of how my day went. After dinner our parents had some wine together while Ryan and I cleaned up from dinner and had our own private conversations. Once that was done we all watched some television. Ryan and I were on the floor with me lying down with my head on as his lap as we played with Isabella a bit. Ryan used his free hand to play with my hair which was something he loved doing and I had to admit I kind of liked it myself as well. Okay so maybe we were a little close than just best friends but we still were far from a couple. Ryan flirted with girls all the time and I did the same with a few guys who I took interest in just like at work. There are about three or four guys at work that I find really cute so yeah of course I'm going to flirt with them. Hell it's not like I have anything to lose. After all I am single. But it's not like we get jealous at all when we see one another flirting with someone else, just because we flirt once in a while…okay maybe a little more than that..doesn't mean anything. It's just a bit of fun that's all. Any way after playing with Isabella for a while Ryan and I went for a walk and once we got back we put Isabella to bed then played some video games. Yes I am a girl and yes I do play video games okay? All was going well until we heard some shouting next door, our parents included. We all went out to see what was going on.
"You are such a fucking bastard Troy!" "Oh yeah?! Well you're a fucking bitch Sharpay!' Sharpay gasped and then her face got red with anger and tears welling in her eyes. "I hate you!" she shouted. "Go fuck yourself!" Troy said in response. We all stood dumbfounded not knowing what to make of the situation right in front of us. Ryan cleared his throat and the couple looked at us. Sharpay came storming over and demanded they leave right away. Troy ran his hands through his brown hair in frustration and shook his head as he went back into his house. Ryan's parents tried calming Sharpay down but had no such luck, so they got ready to leave. "The queen has spoken I see" I mumbled hoping no one would hear. Ryan turned to me "Sorry the evening had to be cut short Gabs, you know how my sister is, she's so melodramatic" I gave him a small smile, I was a bit bummed out that they were leaving already but there was nothing I could do about that. "It's okay Ry no big deal. I'll see you on Monday?" "You bet" he replied. "Good now come over here and give me my hug and kiss goodbye" I said with a smirk. "Of course princess" I giggled and then he gave me a hug and kiss on the cheek. Then they left. "Always have to get what you want don't you Sharpay? Ugh I don't see how Troy can handle you or your family for that matter" I said to myself. I waved as they drove away and then I headed inside.