A Missing Ring

The Maron's Home

Ryker opened Andrea's dorm, he went to Asher's dormitory first but didn't see him. He peeked his head inside and saw Asher's arm wrapped around Andrea, with her head slightly on his shoulder, laying on her side. The blanket covered up to Asher's hips, and about Andrea's upper thigh, they were both sound asleep.

Ryker smiled at them, as a book laid on the bed beside Asher, there he held out the page he was on. Page 31,

I always wondered what it was like, having my first crush. It feels... horrible, but nice at the same time. I mean, I love that girl with all my heart, but it's sometimes stressful, trying to hide my feelings. As long as she is in my life, it's all that matters, she's the reason why I live 'till this day. As I think about my day late at night, the night sky lights up to the window I sat next to. All I could think about was her, and her only.

Ryker turned over the book and read the same title Asher did, he smirked to himself as he placed the book on top of one of Andrea's paintings, one where a small village was painted herself. Maybe he does have a crush... or just likes this book.

Ryker leaned over and shook Asher's shoulder, "Ash wake up, it's 1, we have to start getting ready, our taxi will be here to take us to the airport soon". Asher groaned as he adjusted himself before peeling his eyes open. He looked at Ryker and nodded his head, "Go, get ready. I'll get Andrea up in a bit".

"Soft spot for the girl? I saw the book" Asher rolled his eyes at Ryker, "No, I liked the title because those stories are interesting, enemies or best friends. She was also not in the best shape, I'll get her up now go".

Ryker chuckled as he quietly closed the door behind him, Asher could hear the sink turn on and his electric toothbrush buzzing off. Asher quickly got up, placing Andrea carefully down on her bed. He went over to his own room and grabbed a pair of clothing to wear at the airport. He put on a simple white t-shirt with gray sweatpants at the bottom, some white shoes and rings to match the outfit. He got ready, messed around with his hair and threw it into his luggage.

He then went back to Andrea's room to see she had adjusted to her left side, the blanket still on her leg, he walked around her suitcase and some of the mess. The bed squeaked as he leaned over and started to shake her slightly, "Andrea, come on we have to get ready. Ryker said the cab is going to pick us up soon".

It took a little shaking of her shoulder to wake her up, she looked up with tired eyes as she slowly sat up. Andrea rubbed her eyes and glimpsed over to her side, she squinted her eyes as she smiled at Asher, he as usual smiled back.

"Come on, I think Ryker is done in the bathroom, you still have to change and get ready, but you'll be quick, which is why I let you sleep" Asher helped her out of bed. They both walked over to the bathroom seeing Ryker had just started to walk out. They both walked in and kept only the lamp on on the left side of the sink.

Andrea yawned as she looked around slightly, getting a view of their dark dorm as they had to leave. She admitted to missing the place, but excited to have a family to spend Christmas with. She went into the cupboard and grabbed a month's worth of contacts, hoping to not need to use all of them packed into a small bag where all her brushes her. She placed in a pair herself before brushing her teeth like Asher. Asher packed some of his hair gel which he never used, as hsi hair was too fluffy to use it either way.

They both walked out at the same time, Andrea walked into her room, locking the door to get dressed herself. Andrea changed into a sports bra as in her opinion, her much more comfortable. She placed on a simple, white choker like necklace, Andrea put her hair into a messy ponytail as she put on a white shirt tied at the side, with a pair of grey sweatpants where a line went down either side of them.