Chapter 4 is here! I hope you enjoy. :D
Ryder's lips were pressed still against mine, staying there for what felt like years. He slowly pulled away, his eyes searched mine as if he could see my very soul. I blushed under his gaze, "You kissed me." His eyes softened as he pushed away strays hairs behind my ears. "I know." he said with a small smile, his hand cupping my cheek. "Why?" I asked him, feeling myself relax. Ryder leaned forward so that his lips were at my ear, "There's many reasons for that, Mi Amor."
I looked at Ryder confused. "What did he just call me?" I made a mental note to ask Trish about it later. "What're you thinking?" he asked me, pulling me out of my thoughts. I bit my lip and looked down at him, "Honestly?" I asked. He nodded his head, his face growing serious. I took a breath, "I'm wondering why you kissed me, and what you called me just then." I blushed. His lips formed a smile, "You're so stubborn. C'mon, let's get you home." and with that, Ryder helped me up. He guided me through the mob of sweaty bodies, his hand at my lower back the whole way through.
After finding Trish, Ryder went to go start and warm up his vehicle so that I wouldn't freeze in the cold bitter air. "Why are you leaving so early, Ally?" Trish asked me, her eyes glancing over my shoulder and then back to my face. I opened my mouth to speak but what interrupted, "You're leaving? With who?"
Turning around, I saw Austin walking up to Trish and I. I frowned, "Austin, I don't feel good, okay? I just want to go home." I said, crossing my arms over my chest, suddenly regretting wearing the dress I wore. Austin's eyes trailed the motion, his gaze landing on my chest. I cleared my chest, "Seriously, Austin?" I asked, my face hardening. His eyes came back to my face, he blushed and looked away. "I'm sorry Ally, if you want to go home I can take you." he replied, looking sincere.
"Austin!" Audrey exclaimed, her arms coming around Austin's waist. I rolled my eyes at the motion and started to walk away. "Ally wait!" Austin called behind me, he caught up with me and pulled on my arm. I whipped around to face, anger taking over my body. "What Austin?" I asked, scowling at him. He stepped back. "I-I'm sorry, I can take you home." his face fell.
"You taking me home isn't going to fix anything Austin, can't you see that? Or are you to preoccupied by Audrey that you can't see what's right in front of you. Because if that's the case, I'll just stop wasting my time!" I exclaimed, tears forming. His face was pure surprise, he stepped forward but stopped. "Ally, can I talk to you for a moment please?" a new voice intruded into our conversation. I looked up to see Ryder standing behind Austin a few feet away. I nodded my head, "Austin stay here."
"Yes, Ryder?" I asked, walking up to him. He pulled me into a hug, his arms circling around my waist. "Let him take you home. If you wanna fuck with him, let him take you home. He'll be confused, but won't argue. He's jealous, Ally. Let him take you home, but don't let him in. Keep him at a distance for now." I looked at Ryder, sighing in defeat. "Give me your phone." He said, pulling away from me. I handed him my phone, glancing to look behind me to Austin. I noticed he had been staring at us. He quickly looked away when I caught him. Ryder handed me back my phone, "Call me when you get home okay?" he asked, his eyes becoming soft. I nodded my head. "I'm serious Ally, call me."
"Okay, okay. I'll call you when I get home." he smiled with my agreement. "Oh, and take this. It's too cold outside for you to not have a jacket on." Ryder pulled his hoodie over his head, his t-shirt riding up underneath. I blushed at the exposure of his skin, it was obvious he worked out. Except, there was a flaw on his toned abdomen. A scar in the shape of a large X. My eyes narrowed at the sight, "What's that scar from?".
I hadn't realized I was still gazing at Ryder until he handed me his hoodie, "Enjoying the view?" he asked, smirking at me. I blushed at him, taking his hoodie. He reached out and touched my cheek, "Amo cuando sonrojar." he whispered swiftly, his thumb grazing over my jawline. I looked at him confused. He sighed then, dropping his hand. He leaned down and whispered to me, "I can't help but be the real me around you, Ally. Goodnight." he swiftly kissed my cheek and turned back around and was swallowed up by the crowd…