Chapter 2:
Hope's P.O.V.
After dinner we gathered around in a circle to play truth or dare like we usually do. Riker has seemed to notice that i'm not necessarily connected with everyone. I hang out with Rydel and Riker and thats about it. Its not that i'm distant with the others its just that our relationships haven't clicked.
" Riker," Ratliff said, "Truth or dare?"
" Umm… Truth." he answered. This should be interesting.
Ratliff grinned, satisfied with Rikers answer. "Okay…" he said scratching his chin thoughtfully. "If you...I mean…." he said still thinking. "If you were trapped on an island with two people from this room who would they be...and why?"
Riker crossed his arms laughing. "This is way too easy Ellington." he said not feeling very challenged. "But I would bring Hope and Ross."
"Yes!" Ross said through his hands in the air, and turning to Rydel. "I told you I was Riker's favorite!" he teased, causing Rydel to shake her head annoyed.
"Aren't you afraid Ross will try to steal Hope from you Riker?" Rocky teased, playfully hitting his brother.
"ROCKY!" he shouted. Wow this is hilarious. I love seeing Riker like this!
"Riker, what is he talking about?" i asked him. He blushed seeming to forget i was there. I honestly think part of me likes Riker because i have that weird feeling in my chest with him sometimes but i cover it up with Seth.
" Ummm…" he said nervously."There just being annoying…" he said turning toward Rocky especially with a glare. "as normal!"
"Well sorry…" Rocky argued crossing his arms. "It's just, you guys flirt A LOT."
"WE DO NOT!" I joined in, completely unaware of what I was even saying. "We're just...really good friend…"
"Anyway…" Rydel dragged out. "Riker, it's your turn."
He bit his lip, "Okay...Rydel Truth or Dare?"
"Uh...Truth."
"Do you like Ratliff?"
"Dare." she changed causing Riker to laugh hysterically at his sisters reaction. "No...answer." For some reason i had a feeling he was going to ask her that and yes i knew the answer.
"Umm… kind of…" she replied then got up to leave, but Ratliff stopped her.
"Really?" he replied. AWWW! This is so adorable.
"Yes…" she said.
"Well then, Rydel Lynch will you do the honor of being my girlfriend?" he asked. OMG! I'm freaking out here. I have waited so long for this and I'm pretty sure everyone else has too. She answered yes with a big smile on her face.
I watched as the two of them stood in front of each other, huge smiles plastered on their faces. "Someday that will be me and Riker…" I whispered quiet enough so nobody would hear when I face palmed. Where did that come from!? I almost had a mini heart attack wondering how I randomly thought that. Me and Riker. Do I really want that? yes...No! No! I don't want that.
"Uh...Hope?" Ross said slapping me in the face. I looked up kind of mad. "Uh...OW!"
"Sorry. You have to answer though." he stated. I decided that since its been about feelings lately that i would take a risk and do dare.
"Dare…" I replied. I didn't realize who it was and then i realized it was Rocky. This can't be good. He came up and whispered in my ear.
"I dare you to say that you like Riker. He will just think its the dare and ignore it." Wait how did he know. I'm gonna hurt Rydel big time.
"I...uh…like Riker."