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After I finished getting dressed I walked downstairs to be greeted by...no one. Hmm..that is odd. Shouldn't Matt and mom be getting ready to go to work and day care? I looked all through out the house: upstairs and downstairs, but nobody was home. I started getting worried so I called mom's cell. After a few rings she picked up "Kayla? Why are you calling me when your at school?"
"Mom what are you talking about, it is only 6. Where are you and Matt?"
"Hunny it is 10oclock!"
"What!?" I looked frantically at my phone. It was freaking 10:20! How could I not notice that! "Okay Bye Mom!" I quickly said, and ran up the stairs to get my bag. After I grabbed my stuff I calmed down. Why am I rushing too go to school? It all ready started. I sat down at the table and ate a chocolate covered banana that Mama Jean made a few days ago for us.
I'll just go to school after lunch, maybe, I don't know. If I don't go then I should text Rachel and tell her to still come by after school. But at this moment I am in the mood for some pizza, and not the school's crappy pizza, I am talking about the pizza the diner in town serves. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
Since I wasn't hungry yet, I relaxed on the big couch and watched some television. I don't believe t.v. will ever become old.
After an hour or so enjoying Baby Daddy, my stomach was rumbling. I figured now would be the perfect time to enjoy a nice hot cheese pizza. I figured going to school would be a waste so I text Rachel, grabbed my wallet and walk out the door.
The pizza place wasn't packed since it was only Tuesday, yet there was still a good amount of people here. I waited in line until the person in front of me sat down. "Hi. I would like a piece of cheese pizza with a medium coke. Please." I stated while handing my money over. The woman handed me back change and then sat down at a table near the back of the diner.
I only had to wait a few minutes until my food was on the table in front of me. I was about to bite into the delicious smelling pizza when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked behind me and saw the back of a young guy's silhouette. I bet he accidentally bumped into me so I just shrugged and went back to taking my first bite. Once my teeth crunched onto the pizza , my taste buds were on fire. So good but so hot! 'I think my tongue is burnt' I took a sip of my coke and looked out the window. Nothing but grass. Not the pretty green grass either, the brown dry grass.
I turned my attention back to the diner when I noticed a familiar face. 'What the poodles is Ryland doing here!' I looked at him with wide eyes while he was just staring at me with a smirk. I closed my mouth, but my eyes never leaved him. He started making his way over too me.
My saliva was stuck in my throat, I left a small cough. "What are you doing here?" We both said at the same time. I let out a slight laugh. "No. Seriously though. Why aren't you in school?" I asked looking him in the eyes. He took the seat across from me and said
" I should be saying the same thing too you. Your a good girl, I thought ditching school was practically against the law, but I guess I misjudged you." he winked at the last comment. My hands felt clammy.
"Don't judge a book by a cover." I guess saying that was being kind of like being a hypocrite because I did judge him too, but I also had some evidence supporting it.
All though he is a boy so I guess that explains why he was hitting on me yesterday, "I woke up late and didn't feel the need to go to school for only a few hours. What's your excuse?"
"Practically the same reason." he shrugged his shoulders and munched on his own pizza he brought over. I could tell he didn't want to talk about it so I left it be, but I have a feeling it involves being with a girl. Here I am again...being a hypocrite. "I don't know you. Tell me about yourself."
I ran a finger through my hair. "Lets see. My name is Kayla Cane. I am 17. I play tennis and I like to draw." I sighed "That's good enough. Now it's your turn."
"My name is Ryland, and I am a recovering alcoholic who loves cats." He said while smirking. I playfully punched him in the arm and told him to say the truth. "I'm 18." I gave him the look that says 'that is not enough.' He sighed loudly "Okay sassy. I like to play guitar. And...um..cook."
Ryland said the last part quietly. I will admit, it was kinda cute seeing him shy and embarrassed. "You like to cook!?" I asked while leaning closer. He mumbled a yes and looked at the brown grass outside. I smirked to myself and said, "You do know that I have to tell everyone about this now." I was joking, but since he wasn't looking at me he couldn't tell.
His head snapped in my direction, the glare in his eyes till he noticed my not subtle try to hold in my laughter. His eyes calmed and started laughing too.
That broke the awkwardness for sure. We were talking about random things for awhile. It was actually sort of fun to hang out with him. he wasnt AS bad as i thought.
"Look at that girl. To the left of you." He said close to a whisper and moving his head in her direction. I slowly turned my head and took a quick glance at the red head who looked to be a couple years younger then us. I knew her.
"What about her?" I whispered back, looking into his sea blue eyes.
"I bet that I can get her number in a matter of two minutes." His eyes looked mischievous and were searching mine. I laughed a little out of his cockiness. If only he knew.
"I doubt it. Look at her. She doesn't seem interested in anything but that book she is reading." Now I had the mischievous smile. He took another glance at her and said, "Trust me. I can get her." I knew it would be impossible, but I said okay. "How much are we betting?" I asked looking at him again.
"Another date if I win, and if I loose, which I won't..you can pick that." My eyes almost fell out of their sockets, but I knew he would never win, so I mentally placed them back in.
"First thing, this was not a date. But when I win." I stated while emphasizing the 'when' part. "You have to buy me a cheese pizza." I smiled and rubbed my tummy in a non-feminine manner. I felt like a beer belly guy. We shook hands on this, and he made his way to Marge's table.
I laughed quietly while trying to listen to what they were saying.
"Hey. My name is Ryland. What's yours?" he asked while taking the seat across from her. She looked him up and down, and slowly put away her book. She smirked and said, "Not interested."
Ryland looked taken aback, but quickly composed himself "I'm just trying to be nice." He said while sounding offended. He quickly glanced at me, and I just smirked as well. "What book you reading?"
"The Choice." She said while looking incredibly bored.
"Nicholas Sparks." Ryland said while not even glancing at the book, but looking at her. "Ever read Safe Haven by him?" He asked. "It is really good. You can borrow it sometime if you want."
I think me and Marge had the same dumbfounded expression on our faces. 'He reads?' Wow.
"No.." She said shyly. "I have been wanting too, but the library never has it."
"Give me your number. I will call you tonight and we can work out a time so I can let you borrow it."
I slapped my forehead. I was the stupidest person in the world. I now have to go on a date with Ryland. Wow.
I heard footsteps behind me. Without even glancing, I knew who it was. Ryland sat down, and had a cocky grin on his face. "You suck." I said while resting my head on my hand.
"I thought I had this." I stated while sighing. "She is lesbian."
This time, it looked like his eyes were about to pop out. "You know her!?" I laughed and nodded my head. "So that is why you seemed so calm about this. Well Kayla I'll tell you this. Don't underestimate me. I got tricks pulled up my sleeve."
I snorted. "Yeh. But Ryland, you do have a short sleeve." With that I got up from my seat. Grabbed my Vera Bradley wallet and said, "See you tomorrow." I smiled and left the pizza house.
"Don't forget our deal." He shouted all the way across the diner. His eyes still on mine. I just nodded my head and smiled.
That was an exciting lunch.
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Told you Ryland would be in this one!! :D
