A/N: Thanks for all the reviews and lovely comments. I'm glad you like this story so far! I was getting stuck so decided to write about what I know – horses! Hopefully you'll stick with me, I have some ideas about later chapters :D

"Kitty, this is Ryder. Ryder, Kitty." The girls giggled as they walked off towards the field to get in the next set of horses. Kitty was speechless. That almost never happened, she always came back with a sarcastic comment as quick as she could. But here she was… just staring at the boy in front of her. Ryder had also done a double take but he had managed to hide it a lot better than Kitty had. Kitty's dad had mentioned to him that he had a daughter called Kitty at the same school that Ryder went to, but obviously he didn't even know the blonde's name from earlier. That blonde. But here he was, working for her parents on their family ranch. This was going to get interesting.

"What… what are you doing here?" Kitty stuttered.

"I needed a job and this was the only one I could find. Typical that I picked this ranch though. Now I get to see you all the time." His voice dripped with sarcasm.

"I'd watch how you speak to me. I am your boss' daughter."

"Didn't think that'd be your style, running to daddy and all that. Thought you'd be able to take it as well as you like to give it out. You've already told me how strong you think you are." Ryder was clearly still annoyed about the incidents that happened earlier that day. Once again, Ryder had left her speechless. This was happening way too often for Kitty's liking. He smirked before stepping round her to get to the feed room. He picked up a sack of oats with incredible ease before strolling out of the door.

"See you later, Kitty." He called without even glancing back at her.

Kitty huffed in annoyance before turning on her heels and storming back towards the house to find her parents. She found her mum cooking dinner in the kitchen, with her dad sitting at the table.

"How could you do this to me?!" She spluttered out, rage taking over her ability to speak fluently.

"Why do you have to be so dramatic?" Her mum rolled her eyes as she looked up from the sauce she was making.

"What did we do this time? You'll have to be more specific I'm afraid." Her dad added.

"You hired Ryder Lynn!"

"Oh… him. He seemed like a lovely boy to me." Her mum turned to face her.

"He's the biggest jock going!"

"Just because he's a jock, doesn't mean he's a bad person. Let's not stereotype, darling."

"Do you not like Ryder then? He seemed like a real nice lad to me. This is going to be awkward then!" Her dad commented.

"What's going to be awkward?! What have you done now?!"

"Well… as a bonus, I promised Ryder riding lessons and you're going to have to teach him." Her dad ventured, knowing her reaction was not going to be good.

"What?! Dad! How could you?! You've ruined my life!"

"Ruined your life? Get a grip Kitty. I'm sorry but I don't go back on my word. You are teaching that boy to ride. It's time you did something for us, and it's not even a lot to ask."

"Not a lot to ask? I'm going to have to spend time with Ryder Lynn. That's like the biggest thing ever!" Her dad narrowed his eyes at her and she knew she would lose the argument so Kitty screamed in frustration before storming back out onto the yard to put Ginger to bed.

As she walked onto the yard, she saw Ryder approaching and he looked like he was about to say something. "Don't you fucking dare Lynn. Just don't talk to me."

"Fine by me, but just wanted you to know your horse escaped. She's out the back in the lush grass. She wouldn't let me near her."

"Good to know my horse has taste then. Now I'm going to go get her because she loves me and we have a special connection." She walked past Ryder, into the barn to collect a halter before walking out towards Ginger. As soon as she got close, Ginger noticed her and cantered away to the other side of the paddock. "Bitch horse." Kitty muttered under her breath. She was just glad that Ryder wasn't watching her failing to catch the mare that she had just claimed to have a special connection with. She tried a few more times but continually failed to get near her horse.

"What happened to that special bond you two share? Looks like she doesn't want to know" Ryder's voice made her jump. She scowled at him as she turned to see him chuckling to himself.

"How long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough."

"Arghhh. This day can not get any worse!"

"Need some help?"

"I think I'm perfectly capable."

"Thought you'd say that. Can you ever admit when you need help?"

"No. I don't need help. I'm perfectly fine by myself."

"Okay then… I'm going home."

"Whatever." Kitty rolled her eyes even though Ryder couldn't see her face. She sort of did want his help, it'd make catching Ginger a whole lot easier but she couldn't admit that now. She was too damn proud for her own good. She sighed as she spent the next forty minutes cursing at the mare before she finally caught her and made her way back to the yard.