"Ally, wake up!" hands shook my shoulders, pulling me from my dream of Austin. I opened my heavy eyelids to see Trish standing over my bed. "What time is it?" I groaned out, pulling my pillow over my face. "11:30, you need to get up and get ready!" she exclaimed, clearly excited about something. I sat up, confused. "Get ready for what?"

She shook her head, her dark curls bouncing around her. "Don't tell me you forgot about Cassidy's party tonight!" "Oh yeah, that's tonight?" I blushed at her as I got out of bed. "Hey did you have another nightmare again, you must've been sweating in your sleep." Trish pointed out as she grabbed the edge of my sleeve to show me the damp spots. I blushed hard at the memory of my dream of Austin. "Y-yeah it was a nightmare." I tried to lie, but stuttered immediately. Trish's eyes narrowed at me, "You're lying. Why would you lie, what other kind of dream could make you sweat if it's not-" she stopped mid sentence. Her eyes widened as she gasped, "Were you having a sex dream?" I tried to stop her by opening my mouth to protest but she continued, "You were! Who was it about, you have to tell me!"

I sat on the edge of my bed, playing with the hem of my shirt. I couldn't look at her, what if she judged me? "This is Trish, she wouldn't judge me." I looked up to Trish and said, "Austin. It was about Austin."

The shock on her face was priceless. "I knew you liked him but I never thought you'd fantasize about him! Why didn't you tell me?" she questioned. I shook my head at her and got up to grab clothes out of my closet. "Because I didn't start having the dreams until recently, before that I didn't understand what I was feeling. But now I do and I don't know what to do about it, Trish! What if he doesn't feel the same way, what if he doesn't want me like I want him?" I ranted, pacing back and forth.

She stepped in front of me, placed her hands on my shoulders and said, "Ally, trust me he likes you way more than you think. Honestly hun, you probably have to beat him at his own game. Affect him the way he affects you!" I thought about her words, "I could start by innocently touching him for longer periods of time…" My mind began to race at all the things I could do, it empowered me. I beamed at Trish, "Let's do it!"

Later that evening Trish and I finished getting ready for Cassidy's party. "Okay, first step in 'Torture Austin' we have to post a picture of you all glamorous on Instagram. Nothing slutty, just innocently sexy." Trish excitedly said. Grabbing my phone, I posed in front of my mirror with one knee popped and my hand in my hair. "Like this?" I asked Trish, looking in her direction. "Yes, but do a sweet smile!" she replied. Nodding in agreement, I smiled sweetly into the mirror as I took my picture. After posting it on Instagram and a caption of 'Ready for tonight!' we headed out the door.

I have to admit Trish did a great job on my hair and makeup. I wore a skin tight short black dress with red heels. My hair was straightened and my makeup was a dark smokey eye. Walking into Cassidy's house, I definitely felt eyes on me. Trish was by my side most of the night until some guy asked her to dance, "Will you be okay on your own for a few minutes?" she asked apologetically. I nodded, "Yeah. I'm gonna go into the kitchen and get something to drink." I replied, nudging her into the guy behind her. I think his name was Zach.

Stepping into the kitchen, all eyes turned to me. I realized that I was in a room full of all guys who were more hormonal than I am, and have been drinking. "What can I get for you, good lookin'" asked a guy, meeting his gaze I was welcomed with a soft white smile and hazel eyes. I pouted slightly as I looked at the drinks in front of me. There wasn't anything to drink besides alcohol. 'Ugh. What am I supposed to do?' I sighed, guess I'll have to just take something.

"Hmm, can I take a Mike's Hard Lemonade please?" I asked politely, being sure to slightly bite my lip in the process. "Hey, those are for Marino High Academy only. You go to a public school." called out another voice, the guy with the pretty smile and hazel eyes frowned. He turned towards his friend, "Jake, shut the hell up. She can have whatever she wants."

"But Ryder, she goes to Marino High Public. Which mean she's around Moon. You recognize who she is, don't you. It's his song writer friend, Ally." Jake seemed to know a little too much for my comfort, I slightly backed away from the island of drinks and turned to head out the door. "Ally, wait!" Ryder called as he followed me outside.

Sitting on the bench on the back patio, I felt Ryder sit down next to me. "Hey, I'm sorry about what happened back there. Jake can be a complete dick sometimes, I hope you still wanted that drink?" he said quietly, offering me the beer. I smiled at him, taking the bottle from his grasp. "Thanks for sticking up for me." I nodded. He chuckled, "No problem, but Jake is right. You do go to Marino Public with Moon. What's that asshole up to anyways?"

"What's the big deal between you guys and Austin? And he's not an asshole!" I exclaimed, anger crawling it's way into me. Ryder threw up his hands in surrender, "Whoa Ally, I didn't mean to piss you off. We just don't get along is all. Haven't for awhile." Ryder explained, placing his hand on my shoulder. Leaning my head back, I groaned. 'I wonder what Austin's doing right now?'

"What's bothering you, Ally?" Ryder asked, bringing me back to reality. I looked at him, noticing the way he was looking at me as if he could see straight through my soul. I blushed, and shivered as a gust of wind picked up. Ryder noticed and shrugged out of his jacket and handed it to me. I accepted it and pulled it on, "Austin and I… It's confusing and I don't know what to do about it." I whispered, shivering from the truth of my words. "Confusing how?" Ryder asked, giving me his whole attention. "I like him. A lot. More than I probably should honestly. I don't want to risk our friendship, especially if he doesn't like me back."

Ryder nodded in agreement. "Ally, he'd be more of a dumbass than he already is if he didn't like you. Hell, I'm gonna be honest. I like you, you're a babe. If it weren't for him, I'd try my luck with you." Ryder paused with a smug look on his face. "But honestly, fuck with him. Tease him, make him want you." I blushed at Ryder's words. "That's funny, that's what my best friend said to do as well." I chuckled.

Ryder smiled at me, "Your friend and I would get along great. But really though, if you tease him and he reacts then you'll know how he feels about you." I nodded. "But how am I supposed to tease him, Ryder? I'm not good at being sexy like Cassidy is, I'm not good at being flirty!" I exclaimed, laying my face in my hands. Ryder chuckled, "I mean, I could give you a few pointers in how to be a sex goddess but you'd have to let me touch you."

I whipped my head up at him, eyes wide. He laughed at my expression, "Ally, I wouldn't make you do something you don't want to do. If you're not comfortable with it, then that's fine. I'm just suggesting that since I am a guy, I know what other guys like. I could help you."

I thought about it, 'He is right… But how far would I have to go?' Looking at Ryder, I asked; "What all would I have to do with you?" He looked at me and gave me a soft smile, "Whatever your psychically comfortable with. If not, then we can just talk about it."

Before I could respond, Trish bounded onto the patio with Zach on her arm. "There you are! I've been looking for you all over, Austin's here with some girl." Trish said in a rush. Tears started to swell in my eyes at the thought of him with another girl. "Hey, don't cry. I'm sorry. Want me to go kick her ass?" Trish asked, bending down in front of me. I chuckled and wiped my eyes, "No I'll be fine Trish, thank you though." I paused and looked at Ryder, "I'll accept your offer, can we start now?"

Ryder's eyes gleamed with excitement, as he placed a warm hand on the middle part of my thigh. "We can start whenever you like, babe." he replied, with a smirk. I blushed, looking away towards Trish. Her face was priceless as the realization set in. She nodded her head with a smirk on her face, "It's on."

So, Austin or Ryder? Do you think Ally should go through with lessons from Ryder to tease Austin?

What if she develops feelings for Ryder as well?