"So, if we're going to be doing this, don't you think it'd be a good idea to actually know a little bit about each other?" I questioned Ryder, who had taken the opportunity to use this moment to put his arm around the back of the bench. Not around my shoulders completely but enough to let others know that we weren't meant to be interrupted. Trish and Zach had left us alone to make it seem more believable.
Ryder's face fell into a smile as he turned his body to me, giving me his undivided attention. "You're right, Ally. God, you're beautiful and smart." he shook his head and chuckled to himself. I blushed at his compliment, "Why are you shaking your head?" I asked, biting my lip nervously. He looked back me, his facial features softening. His eyes dropped to my bitten lip and back to my eyes. Ryder lifted his hand and cupped my face, "I'm shaking my head because I don't know how any guy could ever resist you. I meant what I said." he whispered, his gaze holding my own. I felt myself gasp at his words, he smiled softly while leaning in just a little bit closer- "Ally!"
We ripped ourselves from each others gaze to find Austin standing before us, his jaw clenched and his eyes darkening by the second. "Ally, what are you doing here? Especially with him." he asked, his voice threatening. His eyes shifted to Ryder's arm that was still resting on the bench behind me. "He must be jealous or something if he's acting this way!" I couldn't help but giggle in my head at this thought.
Ryder's fingers flexed and slightly brushed against my bare shoulder, something that did not go unnoticed by Austin. He stepped forward just a bit, as if it were meant to be a warning. I stood up and walked over to Austin, making sure to block Ryder from his view. I grabbed his hand and laced his fingers with mine, basking in the way his fingers felt against my own. I sighed. "Austin, you should know better than to think I'd come here with some random guy! I came here with Trish." I said, slightly irritated that he'd jump to conclusions like that. His face softened, "I'm sorry, Als. I didn't mean to get offensive. We just, don't get along is all. I wanted to make sure he wasn't hurting you." he replied, tugging on my hand. I looked over my shoulder for a brief second, glancing at Ryder. He caught my gaze and smiled, Austin's hand squeezed mine at the same time.
"He wasn't hurting me, Austin. I promise." turning my attention back to him, I noticed he had physically relaxed some. "Good, you know I-" he was stopped short by a petite red headed girl, bounding her way to him and linking her arm through his. "C'mon Austin, Cassidy wants you to sing!" the girl stopped herself, glancing at me and giving her the dirtiest look she could muster. She even made it aware that she stuck out her chest more than what she had, and held her head higher than before. I rolled my eyes. Austin noticed and turned towards the girl, "Audrey, tell Cassidy I'll be there in a minute."
The girl, Audrey, pouted at his words and made sure to place her hand on his chest. "Austy, she wants you know though!" she purred, leaning forward to expose what wasn't covered by her skimpy shirt. Austin's eyes glanced downward, staying there for a few seconds. Then he shook his head, as if clearing his thoughts. "I'll be there in a few, babe. I'm just finishing up a conversation with my friend, okay?" Audrey smiled, as if knowing she'd won. "Okay!" she said, placing a kiss on his jaw before bouncing away. His eyes lingered after her, watching the way her hips swayed in the process.
My chest hurt. Watching the interaction between the two took a more vital blow than I thought, my head pounded with an oncoming headache. Or even worse, a migraine My stomach began to churn at the thought of what else they'd possibly be doing later in the night… I shook my head. "Go ahead and go on, Austin. We'll catch up later." and before he could give me a response, I turned my back and walked away.
Ryder's green eyes were focused on me as I made my way back to him, I cautiously sat down beside him. Making sure to steady myself. "Ally?" Ryder asked carefully, getting down on his knees in front of me. "What's wrong?" his voice sounded miles away as the pounding in my head grew my intense. I shook my head, my throat feeling tight. I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out. I felt as if I was chocking. And then all of a sudden, I was crying uncontrollably, my body begin to break out into a sweat.
Ryder's eyes widened, "You're having an anxiety attack." I nodded quickly. And then, I felt Ryder's lips against my own…
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