The Orphan

Chapter Forty-Three

Ryder-

I was up all night trying to figure out what to do, but it was definitely worth it, i now have the best most fun and exciting day planned with a little cliché as preferred.

It's all or nothing right? Might as well put it all out there.

"Why do guys always have to surprise their dates?" she complained as i led a blindfolded Autumn into a forest.

"So you don't have time to think how much you hate the idea and stand us up." i stated, well thats my theory at least.

She shook her head, "you're all crazy."

"I prefer the word over thinker." I corrected.

She laughed and stopped walking as we reached a clearing with a couple of rocks and ditches.

I took off the blindfold and she looked around confused.

"Is this the part when you turn out to be a psycho killer and you're here to kill me brutally?" she asked as she slowly spun around to examine the empty clearing.

I laughed and put my hands on her shoulders to stop her from spinning.

Her back was facing me and she was turned to a big bolder where two people were emerging.

She squinted through the sunlight to see the two people.

It was definitly overdone, they looked like god or something.

But Autumn was definitely happy with the site of Dylan and Tori's surprise appearance.

I wouldn't dare say anything, but i swear i could see tears brimming in her eyes.

But her eyes widened as Tori and Dylan brought out sponges dripping with wet paint. A mixture of Autumn and I's clan emerged from the trees loaded with various weapons filled with paint, from buckets to water guns.

"Load and fire princess." I whispered into her ear as i passed her a water gun filled with liquid paint.

She whipped around to look at me and took the gun as a soaking sponge splattered blue paint up her back.

I couldn't mask the laughter that came from my mouth as the face she made was like fuel to the fire.

I soon regretted the simple slip up as Purple paint squirted me square in the chest.

I picked up a gun of my own and the clan closed in, it was every man and woman for themselves!

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Autumn-

After the paint fight everyone was covered in different colors of paint and completely exhausted.

I joined Tori and Dylan on top of the rock i had first seen them in two weeks.

"Hey!" i practically screamed and we clashed together in a paint filled hug.

Words couldn't describe how much I missed them.

"I missed you so much!" Tori gushed.

I suppose that'd have to do.

"I missed you more." i assured her.

"I heard a lot of drama has been happening without us." Dylan stated.

I laughed half heartedly.

"Well, not nessa... yeah you're right, you missed a lot."

They both laughed at my failed attempt to reassure them.

"I heard you moved away with Andrew and Shadow." Tori asked sounding a little hurt as she placed a hand on my shoulder.

"I did, but i think i might come back." i admitted.

"Really?!" Tori's eyes sparkled with hope.

"Just for the rest of the year."

Tori pulled me into an unexpected hug, "please do!" she begged.

"Now how can i turn that down."

Tori grinned brightly, "you can't!"

I rolled my eyes but didn't further that conversation.

"So what are you two doing back so soon, wasn't the plan for saturday?" I asked interested.

"It was, but Ryder called up early this morning stating he was on a big mission to win you back and we had to be a part of it, we decided we couldn't say no" she grinned.

He did?

"Even if it did mean we had to wake up at three in the morning." Dylan spoke a little less optimistically.

I laughed and pulled him into a hug.

"So how you guys holding up with the whole baby thing?" I whispered, keeping my voice low.

Tori and Dylan looked at each other, "that reminds me." she said before raising her finger in a 'one minute' gesture.

"Everyone listen up!" Dylan screamed down at everyone below.

Everyone sobered up from their conversations and looked up towards Dylan and Tori.

"Fire away." Dylan whispered to Tori once they'd gotten everyones attention.

"Im pregnant." she stated.

She didn't need to shout for everyone to hear, there were gasps and gushes, sequels and cheers.

I was a little shocked myself at the suddenness of the announcement, but nonetheless i was still happy for the two, it was a long time coming, it was obvious that Tori and Dylan would have a thousand children so the announcement wasn't much of a surprise to everyone, although the timing could have been better.

As people started to come and congratulate them, i hugged them goodbye.

I walked over to Ryder, he did well, actually he was amazing, i forgot how convincing he was, i should have known i wouldn't have been able to keep the whole single thing up for long, but i expected it to last longer than two days, if that even!

Andy did say to get the sad mopey boy off the porch.

"Hey." I smiled walking over to Ryder who was lying flat on his back in the grass.

"Hey!" he stood up.

"Thank you." i said whole heartedly.

"For what?" he asked in mock innocence.

I rolled my eyes before stepping closer, "everything." i whispered.

He leaned closer and i stood up on my tippy toes to meet halfway.

Our lips connected and i had missed his soft touch.

He pulled away and i couldn't hide the obvious look of disappointment.

He smiled and laughed at my pout.

Well, there goes that promise!

"Don't worry princess, the days not over."

I tilted my head to the side in thought of what he meant but knew even if i did understand it, it would still end up being a surprise, i mean its Ryder for gods sake, he's full of surprises.

Taking my hand Ryder led me back to the truck.

"Where are we going?" I laughed.

The question was pointless we both knew it, but of course as Ryder does, he answered anyway, "its a surprise."

He winked at me before jumping into the truck.

Of course it is...

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