The Reputation Trap

1.5

Ramona's POV

3 days later

After school, Rydel and I rushed over to my house and got ready.

We were doing our hair and makeup. I chose to let my long hair down. It was really wavy and curly at the same time. I also put eyeliner, mascara and a bit of eyeshadow and some peach colored lipstick. I sprayed some perfume on me and put on my shoes.

"Ready, Girly?" Rydel said, fixing her ponytail. I nodded and we both headed downstairs.

"Selfie!" Rydel squealed, jumping right beside me and taking a picture. I playfully rolled my eyes and we went outside. I grabbed my keys and headed to my car.

"Woah, you have a car? I never knew that." Rydel said. We both got in and I turned the engine on.

*

We arrived at the party. It was REALLY crowded. So much people outside though. We got out of the car and headed inside. Some guys whistled at us but we ignored it because I've always hated that. We got inside and it was crazy in there. So many people dancing, talking, making out. Rydel and I looked at each other.

"Let's find my brothers. They said they'd be here." She said. I nodded and we walked through the crowds. The lights were off and there were only disco lights on and party lights. It was really hard to see.

We checked the kitchen, living room, basement but no Lynches. So there was only one last place. The backyard.

Rydel and I stepped outside and looked around. We saw a tall blonde and a brunette. We walked over to them.

"Riker!" Rydel yelled. They all turned around and their jaws dropped when they saw ME.

"Hey, Rydel." Riker said. He looked at me and blinked.

"Woah, Ramona. You look... Woah." Riker said, smiling.

"Not too bad yourself, Lynch." I said, putting my hand on my hip. He was wearing a white buttoned shirt but the top was unbuttoned. He was also wearing jeans and converse. It was hot. Rocky went over to me.

"You look stunning, Ramona." He said. I grinned.

"Hey, where's Ross?" Rydel asked. I looked over at her. Riker shrugged.

"I don't know. He just said he was gonna go hang out in the living room." Riker said. Rydel nodded and took my hand.

"We'll be back." She said. She took me inside.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"We're gonna go meet some of my friends." She said. She kept on dragging me along. Until I bumped into someone. That guy had a drink in his hand so it kind of got on my dress but luckily my dress was black so you couldn't see it.

"Sorry." The guy said. I looked up and saw Ross. He glanced at me and examined me from top to bottom. He had a black buttoned shirt, but the top was unbuttoned (basically he's wearing the same outfit he was wearing in the 2015 kids choice awards) . He also looked pretty hot.

"Wow, Ramona. You look so beautiful." He said, looking straight into my eyes. I tried to say something back but Rydel pulled my hand. We disappeared into the crowd until we got out and we were standing by 2 girls.

"Ramona, meet my friends: Beatrice and Kelly!" Rydel said. Beatrice had short, dirty blonde hair and Kelly hand straight ombré hair.

"Hi." I said, waving. They both smiled. I looked back and Ross was standing by some guys. He looked over at me and we made eye contact. I quickly looked away.

"I'll be back." I said. They all nodded and I walked over to Ross.

"Sorry. Rydel dragged me over to her friends." I said, rolling my eyes. Ross chuckled and leaned against the wall.

"Oh, sorry about spilling my drink on your dress." He said, looking down.

"It's alright. It's a shitty dress anyway." I said, shrugging. Ross looks back up and shakes his head.

"Honestly, the dress is pretty hot." He said. I shook my head.

"Whatever." I muttered. Ross looks down at my arm.

"Uhm, Ramona? Your cuts..." He said. I look down and you could see my cuts bleeding a bit. Uh oh. I forgot to put my bandages. I gasped and started to panic.

"Woah! Ramona! Calm down! It's alright." Ross said, putting his hands on my shoulders. He grabs my hand and takes me to a bathroom. He closes the door a little and quickly looks through the cabinets. He took out some bandages and picked me up. He set me on the sink counter and took my arm. He wrapped the bandages around my arm. He looked so focused and I kept on staring at him. He looks up at me.

"What?" He asked, chuckling.

"Nothing." I said and looked down. He grinned and kept on wrapping my arm. He stopped and put the bandages away. I put my bracelets back on and watch as Ross runs his hand through his fluffy hair.

"Thanks, Ross. Sorry you had to see that." I said, looking at the ground. He placed his finger under my chin and lifted my head up so I was looking straight at him.

"Hey. It's not your fault, Ramona." He said. I shook my head.

"It is! I'm the one who decides to cut!" I said. Ross pulled me to him and hugged me tightly. I hugged back.

"Please." He said in my ear. I felt some tear drops on my neck. I pulled away and he has tears in his eyes.

"Ross, please don't cry. It hurts me to see you cry." I said, wiping a tear that was streaming down his cheek. He chuckled.

"It's just... Sapphire used to self harm. And mostly it was because of me." He said. I put my hands on his shoulders.

"I'll try not to cut anymore. But I can't promise that I won't cut." I said. He sighed in relief and nodded. He pulls me off the counter and we headed to the door. I open the door and we both get out. The party was blasting music so you can barely hear. Riker comes inside, looking all happy.

"Woo!" He said, losing his balance a bit. He's drunk. God, I hate when guys, especially if I'm dating one of them, drinks. Ross sighs and grabs my arm.

"C'mon." He muttered. He drags me over to the living room. He accidentally gripped REALLY hard on my cuts.

"Ross. You're hurting me." I said. He stops walking and looks down. He quickly takes his hand off.

"I'm sorry." He said. Instead, he grabs my hand and takes me outside. We sit on a bench on the porch. I sighed and pulled on my hair.

"I'm really mad." I said, clenching my jaw. Ross puts his hand on my thigh.

"Why?" He asked.

"Riker's drunk. I hate it when guys get drunk. Especially in front of me." I said, looking at Ross. He nodded and put his arm around me.

"I had an alcoholic grandpa. And every time he got really drunk, I got really scared. So I don't trust guys who drink." I said, resting my head on Ross' shoulder. I took my head off his shoulder and look at him.

"Wait. Why are you acting so different around me after a few days ago. You called me a b**ch, remember?" I asked. Ross sighed.

"I know. It's just... I'm trying so hard not to hurt you. I'm still mad at you, but I won't hurt you." He said. I sighed in relief. Then, a guy came running outside.

"Yo! There's a fight going on!" He said, before running back inside. Ross and I look at each other.

"Oh no." We both said in sync. We both quickly got up and went inside to see what was happening. You would never guess who was the one fighting.

Riker.

Uh oh! What's gonna happen? 😱😱😱

-stephanie