Me: The next morning…

Ryland was walking with Sierra, Izzy, Chris, and, unfortunately, Eddward.

"Ugh, I was up late playing Plants vs Zombies," Izzy groaned.

"Yeah, I was writing a long article for the school paper," Sierra said quietly. Ryland yawned and took a sip of her coffee.

"I'm still tired from watching football," She yawned.

"You drink coffee?" Chris asked.

"It's decaf," Ryland said, "And I'll need it for my presentation."

Eddward scoffed.

"Teachers pet," He said. Ryland rolled her eyes.

"Shut up before I throw this hot coffee on you!" She threatened.

"Still, coffee is gross," Izzy said, "And with kids like us, it doesn't give us energy. It calms us down, like our meds."

"I don't take meds, but I take one that I didn't take," Ryland said. She turned to Eddward, "Five milligrams of don't choke this friggin hoe."

Eddward smirked.

"Easy sweet cheeks," He said.

"Well, we have to take it for our ADHD," Chris said.

"The twins are the only ones who don't have it," Izzy said.

"And me," Ryland said. Eddward poked Ryland.

"Of course Miss Perfect doesn't have ADHD," He said. Ryland slapped Eddward in the face.

"Shut up and leave me alone before I kick your ass again!"

Eddward backed away.

"Well, neither of your parents have ADHD," Izzy said, "Though your dad has OCD. I wonder why you don't have it."

"Probably because I have it," Sierra admitted.

"As do I," Eddward said. Izzy shrugged.

"You're not really like him at all," Chris said. Ryland shrugged.

"Daddy isn't her real dad," Sierra said. Ryland spit her coffee out.

"What?!" She exclaimed.

"What?!" Izzy and Chris yelled. Sierra frowned.

"You didn't know?" She asked. Ryland glared at the girl.

"WHAT DO YOU THINK?!" She yelled.

"But how?" Izzy asked.

"Mama knew this guy that used to be her boyfriend," Sierra said, "He ended up cheating on her with her friend. I overheard her talking about it with dad."

"Well that's mean," Izzy said. Sierra nodded.

"Indeed," She said. Ryland looked down.

"Why would they keep this from me?" She asked.

"Maybe cuz she didn't want to talk about him," Chris said.

"Could be," Sierra said. Ryland looked away, "You okay?"

"Yeah, of course," Ryland said. Izzy frowned. Ryland started walking towards the school library. She slid her back down a bookshelf and stared blankly at the other bookshelves. The bell rang for homeroom. Ryland didn't budge.

She stayed there until lunch when Kevin walked in.

"Hey, I didn't see you in class," Kevin said, "What's wrong?"

Ryland stared at the bookshelves.

"My parents lied to me about my real dad. It wouldn't have been a big deal if they hadn't kept it from me for 14 years," Ryland explained.

"What do you mean?" Kevin asked. Ryland looked up at Kevin.

"My mom knew this guy and he was my dad, but he cheated on her with her friend," Ryland said. She got up and wrapped her arms around Kevin's waist, then she pulled herself closer.

"That's horrible," Kevin frowned.

"Yeah," Ryland said, "But I don't put up with any drama. I'm okay." Ryland melted against Kevin and hugged him, "I love you."

"And I love you, too," Kevin smiled. Ryland smiled.

"I know, show me," She said quietly.

Kevin blushed slightly and kissed Ryland. Ryland blushed slightly but kissed back softly. Kevin smiled. Ryland's mind got cloudy and she kissed Kevin slightly harder. Kevin kissed back. Ryland rubbed Kevin's back and kissed even harder. Kevin turned red. Ryland put one hand on Kevin's cheek and kissed him even more, but softer. Kevin moved Ryland's hand. Ryland put Kevin up against the bookshelf and kissed slightly harder. Kevin blushed. Ryland smiled and pulled herself closer to Kevin. Kevin smiled nervously. Ryland let instinct take over and she kissed Kevin hard, but not too hard, and bit his lip gently. Kevin broke apart. Ryland was blushing slightly and smiling. So was Kevin. Ryland wrapped her arms around Kevin's neck and planted a kiss on his neck. Kevin blushed.

"Um, m-maybe we should head to class now," He said. Ryland thought for a minute.

"Class...hmm...oh right, class," She remembered.

"Well, yes, you haven't attended all morning," Kevin said. Ryland frowned.

"Hmm, well, let's go," She said. They walked to the next class. It was Home Economics.

"Okay class, today we will be baking," The teacher said, "You will be baking cookies with your partner and I will grade them by the end of class."

"Yum," Kevin smiled. Ryland nodded as she gathered the ingredients.

"I've got this," She said, "Let's just say there's a reason why my uncle has you working the counter."

Kevin frowned.

"I'm a great cook," He said. Ryland bit her lip.

"Well, no offense, but you bake as good as a drunk toddler," She said. Kevin glared.

"How is that not offencive?" Kevin asked. Ryland flicked one eyebrow seductively.

"It's true," She said.

"Well, it's still not very nice," Kevin said. Ryland put her hand on Kevin's chin.

"I'm sorry," She said. Kevin sighed.

"I-it's alright," He said. Ryland frowned and started mixing up the ingredients while Kevin worked on blending stuff in the blender. Ryland looked over.

"Wait Kev you forgot the-"

Too late.

Ryland wiped batter off of her face.

"The lid," She said. Kevin laughed nervously.

"Oops," He said. Ryland showed no humor.

"My apologies," Kevin frowned. Ryland shrugged and went back to work.

The day passed quickly and Kevin went home.