Chapter seven

A comfortable silence had developed as Tyler drove back to Ipswich. The two's date ended up being in a cute little restaurant that was in Boston. Tyler had said it was one of the places that he and his parents would go to for family dinners.

It was half an hour to ten when the couple arrived in Ipswich, and another ten minutes before Tyler's hummer pulled into the drive way of the Bennett house.

The two continued to sit there, starring off in silence at the house.

A determined sigh came from Tyler, causing Ryen to give her attention to him. She watched as he hurried himself out of the car and to her side of the car. A smile appeared on her lips as she cocked her head to look at him with questioning eyes as he held the door open for her.

"I'm being a gentleman." Was all he said as he held his hand out for her.

She smiled at him, placing her hand in his as he helped her out. He continued to hold her hand as they walked to the front door.

He turned to her, his bright blue eyes starring intently at her expression as she stared questioningly at the door before looking at him. A soft blush covered his cheeks.

"What was that?" asked genuinely curious.
"Their watching us." her eyes rolling to the door. His followed. His shoulders tensed up as her looked back at her.
"Are you sure?"
"Not entirely. Ryder always told me that when I went on my first date that he would be watching when I got home."
Tyler nearly choked. "I was your first date?" Nervousness and anxiety clearly in his expression. She nodded her head enthusiastically at him.
"Don't get so worried Tyler. I had fun."

Standing on her tiptoes, she pecked him on the lips.

The front door swung open to Ryder and Virtue standing there.

"She said the cheek!" Ryder yelled attempting to exit the door and toward Tyler. Ryen grabbed Ryder's arms pulling him back into the house as she turned and smiled at Tyler saying goodnight as a hysterical Virtue was on the floor.

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A joint meeting happened the next morning between the two groups.

"Sorry dude about last night. I've just always wanted to do that." Ryder apologized to Tyler. Tyler stared at him stunned. An unsure smile on his face as he couldn't figure out if he should feel afraid or laugh at Ryder statement. "It's a joke. I trust you."
"What about me?" came Ryen voice as she stood next to her brother.

A connection was made between the two love birds and the stood starring and smiling at each other.

"Well I thought it was cute how you were trying to be a protective brother." Kate spoke, ending a debate that went on unknowingly to the two.

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Tyler and Ryen sat next to each other in their classes. Reid made sexual innuendos. One of which made him seem like a child.

"Tyler and Ryen sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G." Sang Reid loudly, catching the ears of nearby swimmers.
"Really? Are we in grade school?" Tyler yelled in swim, causing every ones attention as his two other brothers, Virtue and Ryen feel to the floor laughing.

"So Baby Boy finally got himself a girl?" the arrogant Aaron Abbott mocked as he strolled up the the hysterically group.

Reid was the first to reply, ready to protect his brother. "Jealous he beat you to the punch? I don't think you even had a chance. Ryen has a brain, way out of your league don't you think?"

Caleb shot a warning glare toward Reid, which he chose to ignore.

Aaron Abbott face bunched up in anger as he glared at Reid, who in turn smiled triumphantly as he hit a nerve. "Which is why she's not with you." was his quick response.

The boys straightened their body's, shoulders strong and heads high as the walked toward each other.

"At least she would rather be in my presence." Reid shot back.

"She's blind at what you are." Abbott whispered. Him and Reid's bodies were mere inches away, the bodies displaying the anticipation of physical damage.

"Oh yeah, and what would that be?" Reid's voice was dangerously low. A crowd began watching them, the coach unaware of the confrontation that was soon to happen.

Ryen stepped between them, pushing Reid away as she faced Aaron. " I believe coach just called you Aaron." A strong gaze fell upon her as the crowd, along with Aaron watched her. He looked around at the pool, and sure enough, there was an empty lane and the coach on the verge of yelling at him to hustle.

"Reid." Caleb stern voice spoke as the crowd realized that things had died down.

"What? I wasn't going to let him talk"

"I could have handled it dude." Tyler spoke wrapping an arm around Ryen.

"Hey." She spoke, getting the groups attention. "It happened. It's over. Let's move on with our lives. Okay?"

-

The Sons and the Bennett's joined together at lunch. Which was a peaceful, and surprisingly sunny day allowing them to eat ate outside, under one of the many trees that surrounded the premises. They enjoyed a quiet lunch filled with jokes, laughter, and teasing on Tyler and Ryen's part.

"I think we should throw a party to celebrate." Reid spoke after everyone had finished eating.
"Celebrate what exactly?" Ryder questioned.
"Baby Boy getting a girlfriend."

Tyler blushed madly, causing Ryen to let out a soft giggle before squeezing his hand and giving him a peck on the cheek.

It got worse. He looked down at her, seeing her smiling up at him. Deep red cheeks showed, neck turned a bright pink. Tyler's brothers were laughing at his embarrassment, while Kate, Sarah, and Virtue had their share of 'awww' and 'look how cute they are'.

"It isn't offical." Tyler spoke loudly after his cheeks returned to a soft pink. Confused looks passed through the group. "I haven't asked her to be my girlfriend yet."

"You know, it is the twenty-first century. I can ask you." Ryen said staring up at him. His cheeks turned a darker pink.

"Well, I want to do it." Taking a deep breath, he spoke. "Ryen,"

"Yes." She said innocently smiling up at him.

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

A thoughtful expression was present on her face as looked away from him. Her eyes traveled back as she spoke. "I don't know."

A joking hurt expression appeared on Tylers face as he watched her smile mischievously up at him. Leaning forward she gently grabbed his face, bringing him closer to her and her lips.

The group, along with fellow classmates, watched as the couple shared a moment. Virtue, Kate and Sarah had their 'aww' and 'look how cute they are' sayings again.

"And then there was one." Reid spoke starring past the couple. "Hear that ladies, Reid Garwin is still available!"

Hope you enjoyed. Sorry it was short, I was going to continue, but it seemed a bit awkward. But I'll try and have the next chapter up in the next week for you all.

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