The Quarry - Aftermath - Rylan

14 ~ Trauma

- Dylan POV -

Nothing could get my mind off last night, sneaking Kaitlyn out of her house and spending time with my friends was one of the best days of my life. I wanted to do it again, but sadly Kaitlyn was hanging out with Jasmine, since she got ungrounded.

Jacob and Nick were at college, they were the only ones who decided to go this year. They shared a singular brain cell, so it made sense.

I didn't have Laura and Max's number... but, I did have Emma and Abi's! I don't believe they were doing anything tonight, and neither was Ryan.

I grab my phone and began texting Ryan.

Dylan: Hey babe! Wanna hang out again tonight? Abi and Emma are free from what I know. That was super fun and I want to do it again.

Ryan: Sure, I'm free. Sarah is sleeping over at a friend's house tonight. What time? :)

Dylan: Like 8 PM maybe? We won't have to sneak anyone out today sooo~

Ryan: Great, I'll walk to your house tonight. Are Emma and Abi meeting us at yours?

Dylan: I'll have to check in with them! Love you.

Ryan: Ily, take care, I'll see you later.

I let out a squeal of joy and started texting Abi.

Dylan: Hey Abi! Are you and Emma free tonight at 8 PM? I wanna hang out with you two and Ry :)

Abi: Hey Dylan! We're free, Emma is over right now too, so we'll meet you at your house. Thanks for the invite <3

Dylan: Great! See you later Abi

Great, Ryan, Abi, and Emma will be here soon! I sit up from my chair and walk into the living room. My mother was off on another friend's trip. She goes on a lot of them nowadays... but I never have met her friends. I wonder if they are nice, or are they not supportive of me being gay. Is this why she never introduces them to me? I wonder.

I sit on my couch and pet Shrödinger while some news plays on the TV. I didn't really listen since hanging out with my friends was what I was excited to do.

As soon as I know it, I hear a knock on the door. I jump up from my spot and open the door. Both Emma and Abi got here before Ryan.

"Hey! You guys made it!" I smile and motion to the couch after closing the door.

"Yeah, Abi's house is sooo much closer than mine." Emma chuckles.

Before I could respond another knock was at the door. It must be Ryan.

I walk back to the door and am greeted with a smiling Ryan. I invite him inside and give him a kiss on the cheek when he sits down next to me.

"Soo, where are we planning on going?" Ryan asks.

"I was wondering the same thing." Abi chimes in.

"Hmm, we could go to the park? It's pretty nice out and the stars are very pretty." I lean my head on Ryan's shoulder.

"Yes! Let's go!" Emma jumps up in excitement, holding Abi's hand and helping her up from the couch.

We walk out the door and take the short walk to the park. I stare up and see a full moon... of course... we had to go out on a full moon. What a stupid idea.

The thought of werewolves traveled in my brain. I tried to push it away once we reached a long park bench.

Ryan sat on my right, and Emma sat on the ground in front of Abi, while she braided her hair.

I sigh at the sight of the full moon shining above us, and I grab Ryan's hand. My breath was shaky.

"What's wrong?" Ryan turns to me.

"The moon... I-"

"Dyl, babe, it's alright. It's been over for awhile, okay?" He kissed me on the lips and continued rubbing my hands for comfort.

"Damn, it's really pretty out here." Emma stands up and sits next to Abi after she was done playing with and braiding her hair.

"Yeah..." Abi turns to Emma and gives her lovely girlfriend a hug.

I look over at Abi and Emma, they were practically making out on the park bench.

I turn back to Ryan and roll my eyes.

I lean in to kiss him, but then I hear a rustling in the bushes.

Abi and Emma jump from the noise and situate themselves in their seat. The noise gets louder and louder.

I grasp Ryan into a hug and start freaking out. No, werewolves were gone. They were gone, gone forever... right...?

"Dylan, Dylan, woah babe, calm down. It's alright." Ryan points to the bush and I see two possums walking out of the bushes.

Abi and Emma stayed quiet, noticing I was panicking at the thought of werewolves. They must have noticed the full moon too.

I burst into tears and shoved my face into Ryan's shoulder. The thought of the creature and it's sharp, bloody teeth ripping into my hand's flesh took over my head. 

"Dylan... babe..." Ryan rubs my back as I sit in a mess of tears. All the trauma made me dizzy.

I felt another hand on my shoulder, it was Emma's and Abi's hands.

Even when I calmed down, I still had my head hidden in Ryan's chest. He was rubbing circles into my back while playing with my hair. Abi and Emma were cuddling on the other side of the bench.

I was pretty embarrassed that I had a full on mental breakdown in front of my friends... and boyfriend...

And it was from a goddamn possum, just the thought of werewolves is what made me cry.

"Ry...?" I whisper.

"Hm?"

"Can you come back to my house with me? I don't wanna go back alone..."

"Sure... anything for you." Ryan kisses the top of my head. "Want to head back now?"

"Sure, let's go." I grasp Ryan's hand again and stand up with him. Emma and Abi stand up after us.

We walk back to my house, where Emma and Abi get back in their car and drive away.

"Bye!" Emma and Abi shout at the same time with their windows rolled down.

I wave and Ryan does the same. Closing the door, I sigh. I walk to the couch and pat the seat next to me for Ryan to come sit. Ryan sits right next to me, wrapping his arms around my waist as we lie down on the couch.

I drift to sleep and Ryan falls asleep soon after.

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"Dylan? Dyl-" I hear my mom's voice and wake up right before Ryan does.

"Huh..?" I rub my eyes and see my mom and... a guy...

"Hey! You're up."

"Who is that?" I eye the guy who is standing by the door. It was around 2 AM... why was my mom and some guy here this late?

"Hun... you and Ryan might want to sit down at the table for this."

Ryan wraps me into a hug before I stand up.

This couldn't be what I thought it was? Right? No, no, no... no... this wasn't happening... no...!

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A/N: Who do we think this mysterious man is? Or who does Dylan think he is? I'm so glad I could get this chapter out!