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When they walked out the door, a brown haired boy was waiting for them. The boy seemed to overlook them.

" What the hell took you so long? You said 2 minutes and its been 5! " Much to everyone but Ryan's surprise, the boy spoke without an accent.

Ryan was about to yell back at him, but a girl's voice came over his.

" Shut up Jake. I got them didn't I? I can't believe you actually count the minutes. Why on Earth did you do that? Couldn't wait to give Ryan his surprise?"

" No. I missed you" Jake said.

" Good cover up."

" I know." The girl glared at him. " I-I-I mean, thank you, you have taught me well."

Jake and the mystery girl were about to kiss, but they were suddenly inturrepted.

" Noooooooooooooo." Ryan had lunged foreward and tackled Jake to the ground. The boy looked at him angerly, than shrugged.

" Whatever you want birthday boy. It's your sweet sixteen."

" What! Ryan why didn't you tell me it was your birthday? I would have done something special for you." Marissa said.

" No biggie." He replied.

Marissa was about to object, but was interrupted by Summer.

" Ok, ok we get it. Marissa, your mad at Ryan for not telling you it's his birthday today. Are we ever getting out of here?"

" I can't believe I'm saying this, but Summer is right. Let's blow. We'll take my car." The girl said.

" How did you know my name?" Summer asked.

" It's my business to know. You pay me to know." She said, walking towards a brown expeditation

Summer opened her mouth to ask, but shrugged it off. I BET SHE HAS A COUSIN OR SOMETHING THAT LIVES HERE. THATS HOW SHE KNOWS MY NAME, she thought.

" Well, Ryan, are you going to introduce us to your mates, or do I get to name them." The Australian asked while the other boy was driving.

" Oh, yea. Riley, this is Seth, Anna, Marissa, and, well, you know Summer. Guys, this is Riley, and I think you've already met Jake."

They all said their hellos.

" Jake is Riley's boyfriend and their rock solid, so done't try anything Summer." Ryan said, trying not to grin.Marissa, Seth, and Anna, however, were chuckling softly.

" Haha, very funny Chino. So, Riley, your Australian, huh? Like the crocodile hunter, right?"

The car suddenly stopped, pulled over, and Jake was holding back Riley. Ryan's seatbelt was unbuckled, and he looked like he was ready to jump at the slightest movment. Riley had the most evil glare on her face, looking directly at Summer. Riley looked like she could've killed Summer right than and there. Summer, for a moment, lost her tough exterior and looked scared as hell. Marissa, Seth, and Anna looked bewildered and scared at the show that had just happened.

" Just because your Ryan's mate and he didn't warn you, I'm giving you a warning. If you ever compare me to the crocodile hunter, you will be in the ICU for a week. At least, that's what happened to the last guy that compared me the crocodile hunter." She said though gritted teeth.

The rest of the way, they rode in silence, except for every couple of minutes when Ryan gave them directions.

" Uhhh, Ryan?" Seth whrispered.

" What?" he whispered back.

" You do know that your giving them directions to our house, right?"

" Yea."

" Ok, just checking."

When they arrived, Riley and Ryan got out.

" Stay here." Ryan told the others. " I'll be right back." He gave Marissa a quick kiss and disappeared with Riley into the pool house.

" Jake?" Marissa asked suddenly.

Jake turned around to face Marissa. " What?"

" How long have you guys been friends?"

" Well, let's see. I've been friends since he first moved here when he was 6, and we met Riley 2 years later, so you do the math." Marissa frowned. " Don't worry Marissa. Riley and Ryan won't hook up again."

" Again?" Summer asked, suddenly interested.

" Yea." Jake frowned at the memory. " The were together for, 2 months I think. Than stuff happened, and broke up. Decided to stay friends though." He was smiling again.

" What stuff?" Summer asked, wanting to go father.

Jake shrugged. " I never asked. I guess I don't care what happened. Riley's with me, and that's all that matters. You can ask her if you want.She will tell you. She has this thing about lying."

" What thing?" Marissa asked.

" She doesn't do it."

Summer looked at him with doubt.

Jake looked at her. " It's true. Whenever she got arrested, she never lied."

" How many times has she been arrested?" Seth asked. Ryan rarely talked about his past.

Jake was about to answer, when the door opened. Riley and Ryan got back into the car.

" I got the stuff, let's go." Riley told Jake.

" Riley?" Seth asked cautiously.

" What?"

" How many times have you been arrested?"

Riley smiled and turned to Jake. " How long did it take them?"

" About 2 seconds after you and Ryan left."

She turned back to Seth. " I stopped counting after 10."