lovebug ; ryland lynch

six

january 30, 2020
kinsley james

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"That's not fair! You cheated!" Kinsley yelled as she got knocked back into fourth place. The group was playing Mario Kart, and Kaleb had just hit her with a red shell.

"That's called winning!" Kaleb shouted back, leaning into her side to throw her off. The twins sat on the couch, with Ryland and Gus on the floor in front of them. The James siblings had invited Ryland, the G boys, Rydel and Capron to hang out for the day, as none of them had anything to do.

"That's what I'm talking about!" Kaleb shouted as he crossed the finish line. "First place baby!! Let's go!"

"That's so not fair!" Gus laughed, setting his controller on the coffee table.

"Alright, I give. Who wants to play?" Kinsley said, stretching her upper body out. Gator grabbed the remote from her, taking her place next to Kaleb on the couch. The girl made her way to the kitchen, where she found her older sister talking to Rydel and Capron. Making her way around them, Kinsley opened the fridge, grabbing a bottle of gatorade.

She hoisted herself up onto the counter, joining in on the conversation. Rydel had grown to be one of Kinsley's favorite people. Her and of course, Ryland.

The four adults sat around talking about everything from their careers to how many kids they want. (Rydel wants at least 2, and Kinsley's not sure yet.) It had started to grow dark out by the time they finished their conversation, but everyone in the house knew it didn't matter. They would be there for another couple hours, hanging out, watching movies, playing games. Anything they could to occupy themselves. Kennedy eventually left them, joining the group in the living room, and Kinsley was now standing in the middle of the kitchen.

As the 20 year old talked with Rydel and Capron, the current conversation about collaborating for YouTube videos, Kinsley felt a pair of arms wrap themselves around her waist. Not needing to turn her head, she knew it was Ryland as he briefly hugged her, before moving to grab a drink from the fridge. With his right arm wrapped around the girl's shoulders, Ryland stood behind Kinsley, joining the conversation and sipping from the White Claw in his hands.

"You should come to the softball game this weekend." Rydel said, looking at Kinsley as the four talked about their families.

"Oh yeah! You don't have to play, just come and watch." Ryland spoke. "It'll be fun."

"I'd love to. It sounds like fun." Kinsley smiled, stealing Ryland's drink from him, taking a sip.

"That's my drink!" Ryland laughed, looking down at the blonde.

"So?" She asked, smiling at him.

"You're lucky I like you." Ryland smiled at her, causing the girl to smile back.

"You guys are too cute." Rydel stated, smiling at her little brother and his crush. "Oh my gosh, we have to go on a double date!"

Hearing this made Kinsley smile. A double date? With Ryland's sister? It would be fun, and Kinsley could already picture the bond her and Rydel would have if her and Ryland ever made it official. The brunette let her mind wander, thinking about how different her life would be if she hadn't met Ryland. It had only been three weeks, yet the boy was easily Kinsley's favorite person. She didn't want a life without Ryland Lynch, that much she knew.

"Right, Kins?" A voice broke her out of her thoughts.

"Hmm?" Kinsley hummed, looking at the boy standing behind her.