Ryan stared at Silver in shock after hearing her secret.
"Unbelievable right?"she asked.
"How-how is that possible?" he questioned in response.
"I know, I have a few questions, but I can't read you for the answers for some reason."
"Then shoot,"
"Do you think I'm crazy?"
"No,"
"Are you afraid?"
"No,"
"What was your question that you had for your mom?"
"Well, Silver, after my mom passed away, I prayed and asked her if she ever really loved or cared about me."
"Why?"
"Because my mom was a lot like yours." Silver's eyes widened.
"I spoke to her, she gave me an answer."
"Really?"
"Yeah, and I know you can't see her but she's right behind you." Ryan turned around. "She said that the answer to your question is yes."
"Mom?" he asked.
"Yes Ryan?"
"Can you hear her?" Silver asked. Ryan nodded, tears coming to his eyes. She was aware that this had to be a very touching moment for him. She knew that most likely, he was nervous.
"Mom . . . I . . . you . . ." Silver walked out of the room and roam the hallways for the next period, allowing Ryan to talk to his mom alone.
Once school was over, Ryan went to look for Silver, finding her sitting on the hood of her car.
"Hey, listen, I just wanted to thank you. I really appreciate it. I want to treat you to something so what do you say I bring you to the Cold Stone Creamery in San Francisco." he said.
"Uh, you really don't have to," Silver smiled.
"Please, I know that I don't have to but I want to. Ice cream on me, whatever you want." he smiled. Silver laughed.
"Only becuase it's a Friday." she said. "But I need to drop off my car first."
"No problem, I'll just drive behind you and we can go."
Cold Stone Creamery
"Good evening, can I take your order?" the waitress said.
"What do you want Silver?" Ryan asked.
"Ummm, what's in the 'All Lovin', No Oven'?" Silver asked, scanning the menu.
"It has cake batter, vanilla ice cream, cookie dough, fudge and a whipped topping." the waitress said.
"And what about 'The Pie Who Loved Me'?" she questioned.
"That one is a top pick by many customers. It has cheesecake ice cream, Oreo cookie, graham cracker pie crust, and fudge."
"Yeah, I want that one but with cake batter," Silver said.
"Make that two," Ryan told the waitress. The waitress wrote it down on her notepad and left.
"I suppose that you have a lot of questions." Silver declared.
"Yeah, but I'm sure you will be able to find out with a reading of my mind."
"That I can . . . thanks for the compliment. But I don't find myself to be very attractive, but thank you anyways." Ryan just smiled at her. "You really think so? I get told that a lot. I was actually told that my eyes were my best asset." After about ten minutes of Ryan complimenting her, the waitress came back with their ice cream.
"So, how's everything been?" he asked.
"Pretty okay I guess, you?" Silver replied.
"The same," Ryan replied. As the night went on, they ended up ordering more ice cream, laughing and conversing. "I should probably get you home before our sugar rushes start."
"Yeah, it's getting late anyways." Silver agreed. The waitress came to the table with their bill of $236.99. Silver went to dig in her purse.
"Put your money away, ice cream on me, remember?" Ryan said.
"Well . . . are you sure? I mean, I have no problem paying half of the bill, Mr.--"
"Firstly, you can call me Ryan. Second, don't stress it. I offered and I brought you out so I'm paying." Silver put her money back in her purse.
"Thank you," she smiled.
"Anytime,"
Ryan woke up Silver after the car ride home.
"Oh, we're back that fast?" she yawned.
"Yeah," he said getting out and opening the door for her. Silver stumbled out of the car and almost fell. "Whoa, be careful, here let me carry you inside," Silver gave in willingly, letting Ryan hoist her up in his arms and bring her to the door. "Where's your key?"
"Uh, it's in my purse," she said snuggling up against his neck. "I think I left it in your car."
"Okay wait here, I'll go get your purse." Ryan stated putting Silver on her feet.
When he returned with her purse, she was leaning against the door looking vulnerable.
"Come on," he said holding his arm out to her. She seemed a little more awake.
"I had a lot of fun tonight, thanks," Silver said graciously.
"Anytime, Silver." Ryan smiled at her. He unlocked her door and help her upstairs to her room.
"Thanks again, she said putting her purse on her bed and turning on the light. She hugged him before he walked out the room. There's a key under the mail box to lock the door when you leave." Ryan nodded before Silver grabbed his face and captured his lips in a deep kiss. Ryan gave in and slipped his tongue into her mouth. They kissed passionately for about ten minutes and before they knew it, they were on the bed. Ryan let his hands roam Silver body, and before they knew what they were doing, they were making love . . .