A/N: I know, I'm awful for leaving you guys with the best cliff hanger ever, then not updating for a couple months. So, I give you the right to hate me and throw any objects at me. But first, read this chapter, I worked on it just for you guys! - Sam

Oh, What to Do?

So, either it was me declaring my love for him, or his original wanting me. Either way, he was kissing me and just wouldn't stop....not that I tried to stop him or anything. I actually completely forgot about everything until I heard Justin shout, "Let go of her, man!".

Ricky and I pulled away from each other, and faced my family. And, as bad as it is, I just couldn't help but teasing everyone. Including Ricky.

I pulled on my confused girl face. "What? I thought that this is what people who love each other do. Well, that's what Ricky told me..." I trailed. Muahahahahah!

Ricky looked like a deer in headlights as Cody came towards him, furious. "I know I said I agreed you belonged with my sister, but I didn't give you permission to take advantage of her when she's most vulnerable!" I put my hand over my mouth. Not because I was scared of a fight starting (and one was SO about to start), but because I was trying very hard not to laugh.

"But....she...and...NO!" Ricky rambled. I looked at my mom, who was staring intently at me, and winked. She hid her smile, and came over and hugged me. "I love you. Welcome back, Sweetie." she said softly to me.

I hugged her back and looked at Cody who was trying to keep his hold on Ricky, and said "It's okay, bozo, you can let down my future possible boyfriend."

"Bozo?" Cody asked. "Possible?!" Ricky shrieked. Ahahahahaha this is fun!

"Yes, Cody. Bozo is another word for being an idiot." I told him, smiling. Then I turned to Ricky. "Possible. You have to earn your rights."

Cody looked at me confused. Then looked at Ricky who was chuckling. "I don't get it." he stated. The rest of the family laughed and attacked me for hugs.

"Cody, what do you get? It will be a shorter list." I said, waiting for him to realize I remembered. Seriously, I was sooo nice when I didn't remember anything. You think he'd...

"Hey, you're being mean!" he said, clearly shocked. I put my head in my hands. This is going to be a long night.

Ricky, who got out of Cody's grip while Cody was 'thinking', came over and wrapped his arms around me. "You might just have to say it, loud and clear, darling." he whispered. What did he get in return? A smack on his arm.

"Hey! What was that for?" he exclaimed, letting me go.

"I told you, you have to earn your rights. And I'm not that big on PDA anyways. Especially in front of my family." I told him. I mean really, right in front of my parents?! And brothers?! EW!

"Ruby, can you just...." Cody started.

"Shut up, I'm busy! Gosh, I don't need my pain in the ass big brother interrupting every conversation I have just because he's not smart enough to understand what is hinted the first couple of times!" I said, annoyed. Seriously, some people just don't get it.

"You sound a lot like the old you....OH!" he exclaimed. FINALLY! "Ricky was updating you on what you were like before. So now you're pretending to be mean, and hinting that you are still the nice you, and you're doing it for Ricky, to play a joke on me. But I'm smarter than that!" he told me. The whole house was silent, and just looked at him.

"My god, you're way more stupid than I remembered. Are we really related?" I asked him.

"You know, maybe we got the wrong kid at the hospital." my mom added. I forgot how much I love her until now!

Everyone laughed, except Cody who was glaring. "Ha ha, real funny. But...." he trailed, then a look came over his face and he ran up to me and hugged me. "I actually get it! You remember!" he exclaimed.

I pat his head. "Good job. It only took twenty minutes or so for you to understand." I giggled.

"Well, it was a bit confusing because you were making out with Ricky." he stated. "Holy shit, you were making out with Ricky! You realize it now, don't you?!" he exclaimed, overjoyed.

At this point, everyone was looking at me. Especially Ricky. Awkward. "Yeah, well..." I said, looking down at my feet. "Let's just say, I realized his true intentions while I had no memory and that made me more.... objective to everything that involved him." I added.

Everyone was smiling, but only Justin had the courage to ask, "Well, are you dating then?"

Ricky said, "Yes." while I said "No."

"Why not?" Ricky asked. Because I'm still getting use to everything and...you have to earn it!

"Well, we need to strategize. There's the whole Stefan thing. I think the safest bet is to pretend like I still don't know anything, so we can use the element of surprise." I reasoned. Can't fight that!

"Ruby and I will work out the details later, but she's right. So... for now, we aren't dating. Well, publicly." Ricky said, never taking his eyes off me.

"Alright, everyone. Let's go back to sleep and let these two work out things...relationship wise. Maybe finish up whatever they had started??" My mother trailed...

"I don't think that's the best idea I ever heard of." dad said.Awww! He's being the protective father!.... Too bad I already have two big brothers who cover the job PLENTY!

Mom grabbed his hand and dragged him upstairs. "Oh, Aidain, don't remember what it was like do you?" she muttered as she left the room.

"Well, Cody and I are going too. Don't fool around too much, though." Justin said, "I mean it." he added.

"Yeah, be safe. And remember, that dog is coming over tomorrow morning around nine. Be ready." Cody said, then he and Justin left.

Ricky wrapped his arms around me. "So....I have to earn my way, huh?" Ricky asked. DUH!

"Well, if I just let you in, that wouldn't be any fun would it?" I retorted.

Ricky gently pinned me to the wall. "Oh, I can think of plenty of ways to have fun. All of them involve letting me in." he said, softly. Before I knew it, his lips were on mine.

Kissing Ricky is....well, purely amazing. He knows where to put his hands, and likes being in control. Feeling somewhat inexperienced, it's very nice to let him be in control. As amazing and intoxicating his kisses are....they had to stop, because there were a lot of things we had to cover.

I pulled away (and with the wall being right there and everything, I didn't really get far), "You know, Ricky, we have a lot of things to talk about." I reminded him.

He slowly pulled back and sighed. "You make a good point." Don't I always?

"What would you like to talk about first, us or Stefan?" I asked him, as I walked over to the couch.

He sat down next to me, and said, "I'd rather not talk about Stefan at all. But since we must.... We'll get it over with." Ouch.

I sighed. "Okay, well, for starters, I can remember all that happened when I couldn't remember anything." I started. Ricky nodded in response, which meant I could continue. "Well I heard him say something about switching things around to work for him. I don't really know what that means, but I have a feeling if I keep the charade of not knowing anyone, well, it could work to my advantage. The only problem is....too many people know the truth." I admitted.

"So what are you suggesting? Bottling up everyone's memory of tonight, except your own?" he asked. No....I was thinking of just coming up with a different plan, but I like that one more!

"Huh. Now that you mention it, that's a great idea." I told him.

Ricky shook his head. "That's stupid. If I don't remember that you remember then...." he trailed.

"Don't worry, Ricky. I know. And once this is all over....you'll know for sure too." I said, rubbing his back. Ricky closed his eyes, and was breathing deeply.

"Woman, you drive me crazy." he muttered, putting his head in his hands. All of a sudden, like from out of no where, there was this pain in my chest. Ricky's hurting. He doesn't want to forget....

"You know what, maybe not everyone has to forget." I said, standing up and walking over to the window. "I mean, if something goes wrong, I'd need back up." I added. I could feel Ricky's gaze on me, so it wasn't that much of a surprise when I felt his arm wrap around my waist.

"I love you, Ruby. You're the most beautiful, strong, smart, magnificent woman I know." Ricky told me. I could feel myself blushing, as Ricky said those things, while caressing my face. "Which is why, we'll go with your original plan. You know, the best way to fix this. If that involves me having to..." he said, but never finished. And to tell you the truth, no matter how long we stood there, I don't think he could of.

"Ricky, I always loved you." I admitted, turning to him. "But...I just wasn't sure. I don't like other people telling me what to do, and after our history when we were kids... I just didn't want it to be some cruel joke on me. But I always loved you, deep down. And you've always known that." I told him. "So...even if you have to have one little bit of your memory taken away, for just a little while....you'll still know I love you." I reminded him.

He smiled. "You're right." he whispered, then he held me so tight....I thought he'd never let go.

And that was fine with me.

The only question is, what am I going to do now? I have plenty of options....just what do I do?

That night, I lay in my bed with Ricky's arms wrapped around me, and came to a conclusion.

I got myself into this, and now I have to get myself out.

Without the help of my family and friends.

A/N: Dun dun duuuuuuunn!!!!!! With only two chapters left, how will this end?!?!?! Will Ruby be able to defeat Stefan? How long until Ricky and Ruby will be together, officially, in peace? Will Cody ever get a brain? Probably not!!!! BUT!!!! Soon enough, the answers to the rest of the questions, will be revealed!! Ta ta til later!! - Sam