The Orphan

Chapter Thirty.

Autumn-

I woke up with a pounding head and a glass of water on my bedside table with a note taped to the bottom.

Usually I wouldn't be bothered to read anything the morning after and it would just give me even more of a massive headache but I made an exception this time, assuming the note was from Ryder.

'Morning sunshine, thought you might need this considering the amount you drank last night, took everyone out so you could sleep in, be back by lunch.'

So sweet.

I never thought Ryder of all people would turn out to be this sweet.

Downing the glass of water I checked the time.

12:03 am.

He should be back soon.

Grabbing my towel from the hook I headed for the shower, how much did I drink last night?

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I almost fell back asleep as I flopped back onto the bed.

But the sound of feet up the stairs got me off my feet and to my draws.

Can't go around the house in a towel, unfortunately.

"Autumn!" A bunch of people screamed my name.

I quickly threw on an oversized jersey and a pair of sweat pants.

Lovely I know.

Everyone filed into my room with pleading looks on their faces.

I raised an eyebrow at them all.

"Please don't make us do it!" Casey begged.

"Do what?"

"It's not fair!" Levi huffed.

I stared at them completely confused.

"He's making us clean the house." Shadow filled me in.

Oh.

Ha-ha.

Ryder barged into the room, "Don't listen to..." his voice faded away as he looked at me with a cheeky grin.

I looked back at him confused, "what?"

"Why are you wearing my clothes?" he raised his eyebrows at me folding his arms across his chest whilst maintaining his amused grin.

I looked down at my choice of clothing.

Shit.

I looked back up my face burning with embarrassment.

"It was the first thing I found." I shrugged innocently.

They all laughed including Ryder.

Way to build self confidence bitches!

I sunk further into the oversized jersey, just kill me now.

Ryder pulled me into a reassuring hug, "Don't worry, it's cute." he chuckled.

Yeah, great!

Turning around keeping an arm around my waist he stared at the group who'd sobered up from their laughter.

"Now cleaning time!" he announced with fake exuberance.

They shot death glares our way, or more his way before leaving the room.

I closed the door behind them so I could dress into my clothes.

"Turn around!" I hissed at the pervert behind me as I took off the jumper.