Few hours later:

The girls were in the dormitory getting ready for their night at Nicky's after spending the afternoon with the guys.

"So" Kate began "When are you going to make a move on baby boy? We all know he likes you by the way he acts around you and we all know you like him just as much with the way you are always pink around him."

Ryan looked up at the girls and they saw her blush and shrug her shoulders.

"I think he is great. Really handsome and sweet, but I definitely want to take my time and get to know him as a friend before anything major happens. I like to be friends with the people I am involved with first to see if it could ever work out. I think a way a relationship would last is if the two people involved are friends first." Both girls looked amazed at what Ryan had said and remembered a similar conversation with baby boy.

Both girls walked up to Tyler in the cafeteria during one of the last few weeks of school.

"Hey baby boy" Both girls said and unison and noticed the light tint of pink that always seems to be on Tyler's face when he gets called that by both girls.

"Hey ladies, How are classes going? It seems like today is destined to be a long one."

"I totally agree" replied Sarah "But we pointing to both herself and Kate are on a mission if you must know."

"Oh, and what is the mission of the week? You two are regular James Bond always trying to figure something out." Tyler couldn't help but laugh. Everything that happened throughout the year was always on their minds and for once he was happy that everything seemed back to normal.

"Well Sarah and myself were wondering when you are going to get yourself a girlfriend?" Tyler froze when he heard that comment come out of Kate's mouth and look down at the tray of food in front of him.

Sarah butted in before Kate could embarrass him more. "What we are trying to say is that you deserve someone that would treat you phenomenal and so many girls talk about how they would want a chance to get to know you or even become involved in you and we were just wondering if you were interested in anyone."

Tyler cleared his throat and finally responded, "It isn't that I do not like anyone. I just feel with everything I have to carry with me. I have to find someone who will be strong for me when I ascend and not be afraid of me. I want to be with a girl who is my friend first and foremost and does not use me as a piece of arm candy. A lot of girls here use me to try to get to one of the guys and I honestly do not think I could handle something like that." The youngest 'Son of Ipswich' sighed and continued on with what he was saying. "People do not realize being the youngest sucks, but I love these guys. They are my family and I want to date someone who will be part of my family and love these guys unconditionally like I do." Tyler stood up with his tray and mumbled something about being late for class.

Both girls looked at each other, "Wow I never knew baby boy had all of that in him."

Both girls broke out of their thoughts when they saw Ryan trying to figure out what to wear. They just laughed at her when they realized she was wearing lacrosse shorts from BU and a white tank top with her hair and make up already done.

Ryan back was facing the two girls when Kate elbowed Sarah and motion for her to speak up about what occurred at the café earlier. "So" Sarah started off "We are sorry that Reid was such a jerk to you. He just… gets like that sometimes. The guys are his brothers and he would do anything to protect them." Kate let out a sigh and looked at Sarah when she saw Ryan did not acknowledge what they were saying.

Kate spoke up when Sarah shot her a look of concern, "It has nothing to do with you, things happened last year and it just puts the boys on guard especially with each other. Don't take it personally"

Both girls noticed Ryan sigh and did not know whether it was out of relief or something more in depth going on. She finally spoke up after a pregnant pause, "It isn't what Reid did that upset me, it was the fact he was digging when the reason I am at Spenser is to heal and to not start a new life, but learn to grow from what happened to me. Before you guys ask, I'll tell you soon… just not today. Today I am not ready to let what is going on inside me out."

Ryan hoped the girls understood, and hoped that they would stick by her even though she just met them. I hope they realize that what happened changed me from the person I was; to the person I am today. It isn't necessarily a secret, but it hurts a lot and Sarah should know. She experienced it too; she just hasn't put it together.

Ryan turned around and noticed both girls staring at her. "What are ya'll staring at? Do I have something on my face?" Ryan put her hands on her face and started wiping ferociously. Kate and Sarah laughed at her antics. All the girls were happy that the tension hanging around the room finally broke "Guys that wasn't funny. I probably ruined my make up and I honestly cannot decide what to wear. Would you mind if I turned on the radio? And just to warn you, I absolutely love country music."

Ryan turned the dial of her radio to 102.5 and got excited when she heard "Young" by Kenny Chesney. She started bouncing around the room singing along to the song.

Man I don't know, where the time goes
But It sure goes fast, just like that
We were wanna be rebels who didn't have a clue
With our Rock n' roll T-shirts, and our typically bad attitudes
Had no excuses for the things that we'd done
We were brave, we were crazy, we were mostly
Young

Kate and Sarah could not help but laugh at Ryan while she was dancing around the room singing to Kenny Chesney.

Talked a good game when we were out with the guys
But in the back seat we were awkward and shy
Girls were a mystery that we couldn't explain
And I guess there are some things that are never gonna change

"Wonder who that sounds like?" Before Ryan could answer, Sarah yelled Reid's name and all the girls broke out in hysterics. Ryan pulled out a 'Strands Point' mini skirt by Hollister and wiggled it on while still singing to Kenny Chesney

Man I don't know, where the time goes
But It sure goes fast, just like that
We were wanna be rebels who didn't have a clue
With our Rock n' roll T-shirts, and our typically bad attitudes
Had no excuses for the things that we'd done
We were brave, we were crazy, we were mostly
Young
Young, Young, Yeah Wishin' we were older
Young, Hey I wish it wasn't over

"I just need to figure out what shirt to wear" Ryan mumbled to herself. "Are you trying to impress Tyler? Sarah asked and Ryan sighed. "Is it that noticeable?" Both girls nodded their heads strongly and Ryan blushed. "It is just, I think he is really handsome and I want him to like me, but I am not 100 sure if he would like me and" Before Ryan could continue Kate cut her off.

"Listen Tyler is really shy, but I think he likes you and its hard for him to flirt with girls or even show interest to them because he is afraid one of the other guys would notice and make the move first. So do not be discourage if you flirt with him and he does not flirt back he just does not notice it when it happens. It is typical oblivious Tyler."

Ryan let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you so much for that piece of advice but I really need to find a shirt and this white thank top is not cutting it."

"Trust me Ryan, you could go like that to Nicky's and all the guys especially Tyler would notice you in a heart beat"

"Sarah, you are way too nice for your own good" It seemed like Ryan, Kate and Sarah were going to be good friends after all.

Man I don't know, where the time goes
But It sure goes fast, just like that
We were wanna be rebels who didn't have a clue
With our Rock n' roll T-shirts, and our typically bad attitudes
Had no excuses for the things that we'd done
We were brave, we were crazy, we were mostly
Young
Young, Hey wishin' we were older, wish it wasn't over

Ryan grabbed a turquoise blue point vincente polo shirt from Hollister to accompany the skirt she was wearing and put on a pair of brown cowboy boots that look very broken in.

The girls look each other over and nodded in agreement that each girl looked amazing. Sarah was wearing a dark blue Lisa dress from Abercrombie and Fitch with a pair of blue cloth wedge heels from Aldo's. Kate was dressed in a pair of dark blue trouser jeans from the Gap and two tank tops layered over each other. She had a pair of brown Steve Madden kitten heels on her feet and a white cardigan over her tank tops.

The girls knew that the guys were already at Nicky's having a great time and decided to take their time to tease the boys. They hopped into Ryan's M5 and speeded down the forested two lane highway to get to Nicky's. The girls were singing a long to the radio and realized that both girls like country just as much as Ryan.

They finally arrived at Nicky's and realized most of the teenage population from Spenser and Ipswich High School were out and about. The three girls walked in and they noticed that most of the male population had their eyes on the three girls.

Pogue and Caleb practically ran up to the girls while throwing dirty looks at any of the guys that were looking at them.

When Caleb reached Sarah, he engulfed her in his arms and gave her a passionate kiss that made sure everyone knew that they were involved and no one better mess with that. While Caleb and Sarah were sharing a passionate kiss, Kate and Pogue were staring intently into each other's eyes and gave each other a kiss that was less x-rated then the one Caleb and Sarah were sharing.

The two couples and Ryan made there way to the table where Reid and Tyler were sitting. Tyler stood up and offered Ryan his chair. She mumbled a quiet thank you while Tyler found a chair for himself where he placed next to Ryan.

"So would you like anything to eat?" Ryan looked up at Tyler and nodded at him. "Well, I will be right back with some food. Would you like anything specific?"

"No, whatever you are getting is alright with me" Ryan smiled at Tyler. "Are you sure? What if I got a triple layered burger with onions, mustard and extra cheese? What would you say? Tyler smirked at Ryan.

"Well I would tell you no mustard and definitely no pickle" Everyone laughed at what Ryan said and thought that maybe things would work out for Tyler. "Can I get a Sunkist? I am obsessed with Sunkist!" Tyler could not say no to the puppy dog eyes she gave him and notice how blue her eyes looked with that shirt.

Tyler walked over to the bar and asked Nicky for two hamburgers with cheese, two sodas and a big basket of fries. Just as he was finishing ordering, Caleb and Pogue came up to him and put their orders in as well.

"What do you think of the girls tonight? " Caleb asked in passing. Before Pogue could answer with a smart ass comment Tyler said, "She looks beautiful. That blue really brings out her eyes." Both the guys punched Tyler in the arm and said 'awe' in unison. It was nice to see the youngest of the bunch so into a girl who didn't seem to want anything but what he could offer emotionally.

"Shit" Caleb mumbled underneath his breathe. Both the guys turned around and saw all three girls dancing with each other to 'Here for the Party' by Gretchen Wilson. Ryan grabbed Sarah by the hips and rolled her hips into her as well making it seem like most of the boys' dreams come true watching two girls dance dirty like that. Both girls moved their hips to the beat and made there way down the floor while dancing closely to each other. If any of the guys in that area didn't know that they had boyfriends or interested in men then they would of seriously be wondering if these girls were straight or not.

Kate was just laughing at the antics and was singing along with the song until Sarah grabbed her and started grinding herself into Kate.

"Caleb man I think you need to control your girl because I think she is having sex with my girlfriend on the dance floor." Pogue commented but couldn't hide the smirk that was on his face.

"I honestly do not know what to say with what is happening on the dance floor, but I am not going to stand around here and let some chick take my girl or let some guy take my girl. Baby boy you better go get what's yours before some guy gets some idea to dance with her."

Both boys walked away and grabbed their respective significant other which left Ryan to dance with herself, but she did not mind. She was hoping that Tyler would come and join them soon.

All the sudden the song changed to "Hot Mama" by Trace Adkins and the girls could not stop themselves from laughing. Ryan felt someone behind her and pull her close to a hard chest. She recognized who this person was immediately and thanked the higher gods that it was Tyler and not someone like Aaron Abbott who had been eyeing her since she got into Nicky's.

Tyler put his head on her shoulder and turned his head a little and nuzzled her neck. Ryan could have died right there on the dance floor but managed to control herself. She continued to roll her hips into Tyler's body and felt something hard on the small of her back. Ryan's eyes widen and hoped that it was not what she thought it was because she would be very embarrassed, but decided to take what was given to her. She moved her hips to the song and could not help but feel Tyler's breathe on her neck.

She turned around and finally faced Tyler with her knee in between his legs and dancing like they were going to have to leave and find a room very soon. They moved their way down to the floor and back up while Ryan was adding subtle roll of her hips any chance she got. She heard Tyler groan and now realized that he now knew that she felt him poking her from the back.

I cannot believe that I have managed to turn on Tyler with just dancing. He looks so sexy with his eyes darker than normal and all dilated. And the way his heavy breathing is hitting my neck I know that he is enjoying this more than normal

Tyler could not believe what was happening. He had an actual hard-on from dancing with this girl and usually he would pull away out of embarrassment but he could not help himself and continued dancing. Ryan looked up at him and he saw the grin that was on her face. It hit him like a ton of bricks. Jesus, she must have felt that. Maybe I should pull away so that she does not get freaked out and thinks I am a pervert.

Before Tyler could pull away, Ryan put her arms around Tyler's neck and continued to dance. Unfortunately the next song up was the Cha-Cha Slide. Everyone broke out in excitement. While most people do the dance individually, where Ryan went to school especially with the Military Academy down the way the would do the dance smashed up close together.

Alright now, we are going to do the basic step
To the left, take it back now ya'll
One hop this time, right foot lets stomp
Left foot lets stomp
Cha Cha real smooth

Ryan laughed at Tyler's face and realized he never done this dance before and saw his apprehensive face with doing the dance moves.Ryan leaned close to Tyler's ear and whispered, "Just follow me. It is real easy all you have to do is follow the directions, but do it together"

Turn it out, Turn to the left, to the left, take it back now ya'll
One hop this time, right foot lets stomp
Left foot lets stomp
Cha Cha now ya'll
Now its time to get funky

Everybody was paired off and doing the dance together as a couple could only do it. "Oh this is my favorite part of the whole song. Baby boy... how low can you go?" Ryan asked with a grin and Tyler had no idea how to respond.

To the left, take it back now y'all
Two hops this time, two hops this time
Right foot two stomps, left foot two stomps
Hands on your knees, hands on your knees
Get funky with it
Awwwwww yea
C'mon, cha cha now y'all

Both Ryan and Tyler grinded their hips together and worked their way down to the floor. Ryan could not help but laugh at Tyler's face as he grinded his own hips back forcefully into Ryan's with the same intensity as she grinded her hips into him. Both Ryan and Tyler thought they were going to pass out from dehydration, but as well as the need both of them could see in their own eyes.

Ryan looked up once again and met Tyler's lustful glaze and she knew at that moment that Tyler could be someone very important in her life, someone that could truly help her. She knew at that moment, that she wanted to kiss him and its been years since she felt that pull of lust, of attraction and of something more tugging at her and bringing her closer to another man. That man being Tyler Sims.


I just wanted to leave you guys with a small note... I just want to say thank you once again and hope you enjoy this chapter. The timeline is a little bit different, meaning Caleb in my story ascended the year before, but is still in high school since he is meant to be with the other 'Sons'. All the stuff with Chase happened just happened their junior year of high school going into the summer.

ShadowWolfDagger: I am not sure if she will have powers or not... meaning her specifically, but she does have a lot to do with the guys and their powers, which I promise you will be explained later.

Choking On A Dream: I read your story, by the way and I loved it, but thank you for reviewing every single time I have updated and hopefully Tyler can help Ryan out as much as Ryan can help Tyler out

AvaleighRhinnon: Thanks for the kind words and you might be getting your wish sooonnneerr than you expected hopefully. :)

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