Tori stayed in the bathroom through lunch. So when the guys were done they sat in front of the TV and soon enough both Parker and Seeley were asleep. Ryan was worried about Tori so he stayed up thinking about what had happened.
Ryan couldn't imagine saying such things about his little sisters. No matter what they did he knew he would always love them. Sure the worst thing that either of them had ever done was punch a kid on the playground, but even if they did get into some bad stuff Ryan was going to be there for them. He promised himself this right there.
Then he got up off the couch and walked over to the bathroom. Upon knocking on the door he heard a small "Yeah" and could tell that Tori was sitting on the floor. So he proceeded to slide down the door and sit on the other side of it.
"You ok?"
"Getting there."
"I'm sure your brother didn't really mean all that and he'll come around eventually."
"Not if he's drunk all the time."
"Maybe Seeley can talk to him after he cools down and help him with his drinking problem."
"Forget it. Jared doesn't want to have to do anything with me. You heard him, he would rather I just went back with my dad."
"I don't think he really meant that. He's just having trouble getting over the past."
"It's been two years. How many more am I going to have to wait?"
"I think Jared is going to come around soon. He just needs to sort out some things first."
"You think?"
"Of course. He's your brother and deep down he really loves you."
There was some sniffling behind the door and then it opened. Ryan stood and they hugged.
"Thank you, Ryan."
"Sure thing."
"Where is Seeley?"
"Him and Parker fell asleep in the living room."
"Oh ok, well let's go in my room so we can talk." She took his hand and led him down the short hallway to the door that Parker had entered earlier.
Once inside Tori shut the door and Ryan said, "I thought I wasn't allowed in your room."
"Technically you're not, but I think that Seeley would approve just this one time. So how's your nose?"
"It's ok for now. I took something for the pain at lunch."
"That's good," she said as she sat on the bed. Ryan was unsure as to whether or not he should join her. After only a moment of hesitation he did.
"So…"
"Tell me something about yourself."
"You already know everything there is to know."
"No, like a secret." She had a mischievous, but cute smile on her face.
"Why do you want to know a secret about me?"
"Because you already know a lot of secrets about me."
"Ok…well believe it or not I am still a virgin."
"Really? You?" Ryan nodded. "Well you're lucky."
"Why do you say that?"
"Sex complicates things."
"How so?"
"It's one of those things that you can never take back and it makes things awkward. Plus a lot of responsibility comes with it."
"Do you wish you had never done it?"
"Absolutely." Tori gave Ryan a kiss. "Thank you for telling me your secret," she whispered.
Ryan kissed her and replied, "Anytime." Then before you knew it they were making out in her bed.