A few hours later, while watching a movie, I fell asleep in Ryan's arms. When I woke up, the movie was over and Ryan was gone. I looked at the time on my phone and was surprised to see that it was already eight o'clock. I was starving, so I went upstairs to eat. When I walked past the living room, I saw Travis sitting by Mom and Dad, a smile stretched across each of their faces. Travis must have finally told them, I thought. None of them saw me, so I kept walking.

I made myself some pasta, ate it, and headed back downstairs. I picked up my phone and called Payton.

"Hey, let's hang out tonight."

"Um, okay. What do you want to do?"

I thought for a second. "Are there any parties?"

There was a pause. "Yeah, Alex Crawford is having one tonight. Do you want to go?"

"Yeah. Pick me up in an hour?"

"Sure. See you then."

I quickly took a shower. I pulled skinny jeans out of my closet, along with a purple top and flats. I let my long brunette curls fall down my back. Right before nine o'clock Ryan called me.

"Are you feeling better?" he asked me.

"Yeah, much better," I replied.

"What are you doing tonight?"

"I'm heading over to Alex's with Payton."

"Should I meet you there?"

He sounded like he really wanted to be with me, so I said, "Sure." Just then, the other line beeped in. "I have to go, Payton's here."

"Bye."

There weren't too many people at Alex's house. "This party sucks," Payton complained.

"Let's stay a little longer and see if more people come."

She sighed. "Fine. But only for like, an hour. This is a waste of time."

After an hour, the party still sucked. Just as Payton and I were about to leave, Ryan walked in.

"Are you staying or going?" Payton asked, raising her eyebrows.

I looked at Ryan. "I'll stay. Thanks."

"Text me tomorrow, okay?"

"Yeah, I will."

As Payton pulled out of Alex's driveway, Ryan asked me why we were leaving.

"This party sucks."

"Is it worth staying?"

I looked at Ryan, then at the "party," then back at Ryan. "Not at all."

"Let's go somewhere then." Before I could answer, Ryan grabbed my hand and led me out to his truck.