Ellie and Ryder had been dating for most of the school year and into the summer. They weren't really boyfriend and girlfriend, but they kept in touch and saw each other daily. Ellie was starting to get over Sean but his love still lived in her heart. Ellie was getting ready to go out with Ryder. She didn't know where they were going so it was taking her quite a while to find what to wear. She was still afraid of showing her arms because some of the scars were still visible and Ryder would think she was still cutting. She simply left her hair out and wore anything she found because she got tired of looking.
Ryder arrived at Ellie's house at about 7pm. Ryder and Ellie stayed at her house about half an hour to just talk and get ready for the night ahead of them.
Ellie: So where are you going?
Ryder: It's for me to know and for you to find out?
Ellie: Come on, Ryder! I hate surprises.
Ryder: How about we leave now and you'll find out?
Ellie: Fine.
Ellie got up from the sofa and grabbed for Ryder's hand, and they left the apartment. Ryder drove in circles for like 20 minutes and then arrived at this fancy restaurant. Ryder looked over at Ellie and saw her response to the restaurant.
Ryder: I just wanted to do something special because we have 3 months knowing each other today.
Ellie looked confused. When did time go so fast? Three months! She had no idea.
Ellie: I'm sorry, Ryder, I had no idea.
Ryder: No it's okay. It's all about you today.
Ellie: Don't you mean us? You are part of this…well. Relationship?
Ryder: Relationship? Are you serious? You mean you are ready for us to be together?
Ellie: Yea. Well I think it's time for me to more on from Sean.
Ellie looked over at Ryder and kissed him on the cheek. Ryder smiled at her.
Ryder: Finally I got that third kiss!
Ellie: So… when are we actually going to go in the restaurant?
Ryder: Oh.. Yea…All this excitement and I forgot we were going to eat.
The night went smoothly and romantically. Ellie was a bit nervous because she hadn't been with many guys but Marco and Sean. Well Marco wasn't really a good example. Ryder and Ellie ate and then Ryder took her for a drive around town and then they headed home.
Ryder parked in front of Ellie's house and walked her to the door. They both held hands until Ellie reached into her sweater to get her keys. She looked up at him.
Ellie: Thanks for tonight. I had so much fun.
Ryder: Me too! I'm just glad that we are finally going out in an actually relationship.
Ellie: Me too. Well I better get inside.
Ellie kissed Ryder on the lips.
Ryder: Bye
Ellie opened the door and before she closed it smiled back at him. Ellie was excited! She liked Ryder a lot, but she didn't want to go to fast. She was happy she had waited for this opportunity. She didn't have Sean holding her back or anything. She was completely happy.
As Ellie put her things down, she realized something was wrong and different in the living room. Ellie got scared and reached for a pan in the kitchen. She went through every room until she heard movement in her dark room. She slowly and slowly walked towards the door. Then she reached for the knob. She was so scared to open the door and see who was inside. She should of told Ryder to stay a little longer.
Ellie turned the knob slowly until the door opened slowly. She reached for the light switch. As she saw the person in her room, she dropped the pan. Ellie got a little emotional and couldn't believe her eyes.
Ellie: Sean…what are you doing here?
