By My Side(Book 2 to The Lynchs)

Chapter 12

Jasmine's P.O.V

As I cried for a while there was a knock at my bedroom door. I jumped at the thought of someone seeing me cry so I dried my eyes quickly then looked in the mirror again to see I didn't look terrible.

"Who is it?" I asked slowly getting up from the floor and walking slowly to the door. Secretly deep down I wanted the voice to say Ross. I wanted to see him, I wanted to hug him even if I was crying a river for him.

"Its Riker" the voice said softly "I wanted to make sure you were okay cause you had me worried for a while" He said and I could feel his presence on the other side of the door.

I put my hand on the door knob and turn it making me look at Riker who stared down at me. I watch him for a while until I move to the side telling him that he can enter my room. I watch him enter and then close my door.

"I'm fine just so you know" I said as I walked over to my bed, taking a seat and watch him do the same.

I stared at him seeing bits of Ross in him and all I could was feel stabs in my heart. From his blond hair to just his face. The longer I stared at Riker my eyes filled with tears and my throat tighten with every breath. I shrinked into myself and felt a groan come out of my mouth as the tears slipped my eyes.

A pair of arms wrapped around me pulling me close to a cold body "Jasmine what's wrong? Tell me what's running through your mind" Riker's voice filled my ears.

I didn't want to tell him my problems but he was like a brother to me. I wanted to tell him everything from Ross not wanting to be around to me, from him not wanting to kiss me to him just not wanting me. I wanted to yell it all to Riker but I didn't want to make problems spring up in this vacation.

I looked up at him and forced a smile "I'm okay just upset about nothing I guess. Its one of those days where its healthy to cry" I said softly seeing his face change from worry to relaxed.

"Jasmine promise me that's the only reason you're crying" He said as he put his hands on my shoulders and looks me straight into my eyes.

I stare at his eyes and feel lost into his face as if it were Ross sitting in front of me "I'm hurting right now all because of what Ross is doing to me" I said slowly and then felt sick as the words came out my mouth.

Riker stares at me and I see his bottom lip tremble "Jasmine what's going on?" He asked in a shaky voice.

I close my eyes and feel hot tears roll down my cheeks "He has been ignoring me since the day you told us about the trip. He no longer kisses me, I barely have seen him when we were back home. It seems as if he no longer wants me around him" I cried.

Riker stared at me with gentle eyes "I'm sorry Jasmine I will talk with him once I get the chance" He pulled me close to him giving me a tight hug "I dont want to see you upset over a guy. I've told you this before and if he wasn't my brother I would've gone and beaten the crap out of him" He said and pulled away from me.

"Please dont hurt him Riker, honestly I'm probably just over reacting with this tiny thing. All he told me was that he needed space and I can see why he needs it" I said looking out the window.

I get up from the bed and take a seat on the window bench staring at the snow covering the ground and at the people outside. My eyes watch everyone that walks by either them skiing or just walking with friends. Then I see a tall blond boy wearing a black jacket and when he turned around I knew who it was. Ross.

He was wearing skies and was with Ryland. At least I knew he was having fun on this trip that was causing me so much pain. My eyes stared at him seeing him smile as Ryland threw a snowball at his face and a small chuckle left my lips. I guess it was true when people said that when the one you love is happy you are happy. Their joy is your joy.