Cassidy's POV:
When Chad pulled away this time, he had a serious look on his face.
"What's wrong?" I asked him.
He shook his head. "Nothing. I just…I have to plan something special for later on. So I'm going to go make some arrangements."
My heart sank. "So, you kiss me, then go make arrangements for something special with someone else?"
He looked confused. "What? No! I was making them for you and me. You know…us." He said, blushing.
I smiled and said, "Oh…alright. Can't wait to see what you come up with."
He nodded and walked over to my window. "See you later."
Then he ducked out and was gone.
"Cassidy!"
"WHAT MOM?" I shouted back.
"Can you go pick up some more food? I'm hungry!"
"Why can't you go get your own food?" I asked, walking out into the hallway.
"I don't feel like it. So can you please hurry? I'm hungry."
I rolled my eyes and sighed. "Fine."
I slid on some flip flops and walked down the stairs.
"Where do you want me to get food from?" I asked, impatiently.
"Um, I don't know, McDonalds?"
"Figures." I stated, as I walked to the front door and opened it.
"I'll be right back."
I stepped outside onto my front porch, and then walked down my front walk and onto the sidewalk.
"Hey." I heard someone say to me from behind.
I spun around to find Ryan smiling at me.
"Um, hi. What are you doing here?" I asked him.
"I was just visiting a friend over here. I didn't know you lived in this area of the neighborhood."
I nodded. "Yeah, I do. Which part do you live in?"
"The far east section."
"Oh, okay."
"I see you're headed out again. Where are you going this time?"
"McDonalds. My mom made me go get more food." I stated, rolling my eyes.
"Really? Why?"
"Because she and my dad had an argument last night, and whenever he leaves the house, she stuffs herself with food."
"Aw, I'm sorry about that. Did he come back?" he asked, looking toward my house.
I shook my head. "Nope. Most of the time, he comes back the next day ready to apologize. But he hasn't shown up yet."
He nodded. "Wow. Sorry."
"It's okay. I'd better get going." I said, starting to walk away. I heard him still behind me, shuffling awkwardly.
Without turning around, I said, "You can come if you would like."
He immediately appeared by my side. "Okay cool."
I laughed and we once again walked and talked, and forgot that we even had a destination to go to.
This time, I pointed to the McDonalds building. "We're here."
He nodded. "Yep."
When we walked inside, we both ordered and waited.
My phone buzzed, and I looked at the screen.
1 New Message
From Chad
Plans cancelled.
I was confused.
How come?
I walked over to a table and sat down. Ryan sat in the seat opposite me.
1 New Message
From Chad
You're with him again. Why?
I sighed.
Why does it matter? I thought we established that we both liked each other. It shouldn't matter whom we hang out with.
No reply.
I rolled my eyes.
"What's wrong?" Ryan asked.
"It's my best friend. He's a guy. And he just told me that he…wanted to be more than friends earlier. And he's mad that I'm with you for the second time today."
He raised his eyebrows. "So you like him too?"
I nodded. "I think so. I'm not sure. I want to find out."
"Well, good luck." Ryan said.
I noticed the lady behind the counter placing two big bags onto the counter.
"That's ours." Ryan said, walking over and grabbing the bag.
"Let's go." I said.
When we got to a point in our big neighborhood, Ryan turned to me.
"This street is the way to my house." He said, pointing to his left.
I nodded. "Alright. See you around."
He started walking off in the other direction, and I continued walking to my house.
I walked inside my front door, and handed my mom her food.
"Thanks!" She ran into the living room and devoured everything.
This time, she didn't tell me that Chad was upstairs in my room waiting for me.
When I got to my room, it was empty. I walked over to our window, and looked across the way into his room. I saw him sitting at his desk.
I picked up something that was next to me, and pelted it at his window.
He looked up, saw mw, and then walked to his window.
I thought he was going to open it and come over, but he closed the blinds instead.
My heart sank. How did I make him so mad? I just met Ryan, and I've known Chad for six years! What's there to compare?
If I had to choose Ryan or Chad, Chad knows I would choose him.
I started to loose my temper, and pulled out my phone.
Look, I know you're pissed at me, but I'm just here to tell you that even if you want to start talking to me again, you won't be able to. I don't want to be bothered with this.
I clicked send, and lay down on my bed. I was too angry to do anything, so I decided to take a short power nap.
As I tried to doze off, I kept replaying Ryan and I's hang outs. He was fun, cute, funny, and really sweet.
"I don't need Chad." I stated.
Right then, I realized that I wanted Ryan.