Bad boys do it better

8

The ride was silent. Ryder rather looks out the window than at me and I tried to focus on the street in front of me. 

It was too dark in here and I hate driving in the dark 

When the thought of the guy holding a knife against my neck get back into my head, my hands started shaking and my breath rose rapidly 

I saw Ryder looking at me before he sighed 

"Are you okay?" He asked more like he had to 

"Um, yeah super fine" I forced a smile on my face and tried to control my shaky hands 

"Stop the car," He said and opened the passenger door before I could even stop 

I widened my eyes and stepped on a break 

"What are you doing?!" I asked shocked and looked at Ryder who was already on my side of the car 

He opened my door and looked at me 

"Get out"

"W-why?" I stuttered nervously 

"Your hands are shaky, I don't want to get into another car crash, Hope. Get out" He said and tried to cover up the word 'another' by clearing his throat and looking away 

I silently got out of the car as he sat on the driver's seat and waited for me to get in before taking off again 

"You've been in a car cra-"

"Let's not talk about it" He raised his voice at me as I flinched and looked at my hands that were on my lap 

"Sorry" I mumbled quietly and fought the tears in my eyes 

"Where do you live?" He changed the topic but didn't take his eyes off the road 

"Few houses away from you" I muttered trying not to sound like I'm about to cry 

"Since when?"

"Since Saturday," I said silently as he hummed in response and took a turn to his house 

"Number?"

"Excuse me?"

"The address," He said annoyed, and slowed down 

"65" 

He nodded his head and parked in my driveway 

We both got out of the car but he started to walk away from my house 

Rolling my eyes, I skipped towards him and held him by his wrist. He turned and looked at my hand before looking up at me 

"I told you I'll clean it up," I said and looked deep into his deep blue eyes 

"I can take care of myself, darling"

"Well, maybe but I was the one who caused it so you're going with me," I said with an angry voice and started to lead him towards my door which he stopped protesting to go 

It was a few minutes after 11 and I heard my parents fighting which stopped me immediately. My parents never fought before. Not that I can remember 

"My house is clear we can go there if you want" Ryder suddenly said and I sobbed and nodded my head while turning around and fast-walked towards his house with my hands in fists

Why are they arguing? About what are they arguing? Did they even realize that I'm not home? Was it about their jobs? Or about me? What if they break up and I'll have to decide who I want to be? What if dad makes a new family and leaves us?

I stopped in front of Ryder's door and waited for him to catch up. He unlocked the door and turned the lights on 

The house was huge. With grey walls and tall ceilings, every room looked big and spacious.