Challenge The Inevitable

Life Ruined By Eavesdropping

I hear all the guys running. To be honest, I would of too. I have never heard my own voice sound that desperate and scared, and this is from a girl who lived with Susan. I hear them bashing on the door while Bryce stands his ground, in front of the door. Bruno is tearing at the foot of his pants, while he shakes his leg with quite an awkward look on his face. I try to settle it all down by shaking my head and calmly speaking.

"Okay, Bryce. What do you want?" I take a deep breath. That's good Luna, be brave.

"All of this and you are still too stupid to figure out my motives." That was blunt.

"Bryce give up. If I'm too stupid then why don't you just tell me instead of playing this stupid game?" I take another deep breath. If I'm going to do this, I need to stay calm.

"Well, I've been thinking about what you said and well.. obviously, you know that I like you and very much want to be with you." You don't say. This guy can be so stupid sometimes.

"Well, you don't exactly try to hide it."

"So, I'm going to try to get you and Ryder together." Is this guy crazy? Just coming out and saying this. What happened to him?

"First of all, stop being creepy. Second, of all things, why? And third of all, I thought me and Ryder were kind of already a thing." I may as well speak my mind now. I mean, I have been doing it all my life.

"Have you both referred to each other as a couple?" I thought and realised the answer.

"Well, no."

"Then, I'm afraid it's all in your head." There's the Bryce we all know and love. I mentally laugh. Nobody loves him. Haha

"Okay, I see your point but why are you so calm now?" I seriously want to know.

"I have thought through some things and the guy you saw dragging you around that isn't Bryce, this is."

I nod and think about how he used to be and can see he is returning back to that person. At least, I think. Do I have a reason to fear him anymore? No. But I do have a reason to be cautious around him and watch his every move.

"Or have you just been taught Susan's way?"

"No, trust me. I can see why you wanted to leave so bad. After you left, I saw her for the person she really is. Can we get back on task now?"

"If we must." To be honest, I don't feel comfortable talking about this with him. For all I know Ryder is outside listening with the others.

"So, I have a plan and you can't object." I can only imagine how good it is....sarcasm.

"Or else?

"Or else you will feel a new world of pain." He says this stepping closer to my face. As he steps away from the door, it opens. All the guys fall forwards stacking on top of each other. I would normally laugh at this but not after what Bryce just told me. He went back to his serious demeanor, but as soon as he finished the sentence a smile appeared back on his face, to the real Bryce. Now I don't know what to believe.

"I think I already know what pain feels like, physically and emotionally."

I look at the guys. "How could you guys? After all I've been through today, especially you Ryder. I trusted you! Everybody I trust betrays me. What do you think I am? Because you're definitely not treating me like a human." I stare at him, confused what to do next. He goes red, something unusual for him.

"I'm not used to being this person in an argument." He says this under his breath but I can slightly hear and read his lips as best I can.

"Alright, everyone out but Ryder please." They all leave. Bryce looks back at me with a look that says both 'think about it' and 'forgive me', then leaves as well.

I pause. Maybe I should have thought this through because now I don't know what to say. But I have had lots of these moments with Ryder that I overcome so what is so different this time? I take a deep breath. The topic was about us being a couple that's why. Ryder stares at me.

"Um.. look I'm sorry. I saw the guys gathering at the door and well.. I heard things. They intrigued me and I guess I kind of.."

"Stop, just stop!" I don't think I have ever seen Ryder like this. I found it amusing it but of course I couldn't let that show.

"Um... then.. may I ask how you are feeling?" I know how angry I can get people when I don't share what is wrong or when I don't share my feelings. I have learnt so I guess now there is no holding back. I answer Ryder's question as best I can.

"Honestly? I'm completely and utterly fine. There is nothing for you to worry about, okay?" The expression on his face doesn't change. Just his regular resting face.

"What did Bryce want?" So protective, but that's Ryder for you.

"I love how you just act like nothing happened! If you want to play this game, go ahead but I can ensure you that's a whole other side of me you don't want to know!" I don't want to be mean but...

"Calm down, Luna. It was just a question."

"It's not just a question if you ask it a thousand times for every problem I face!" He stares at me with a blank expression. Did I, Luna Teale Valencia, just break the one and only Ryder Nikey Perkins! Okay, now it's awkward.

He walks out the door, "Luna, you know what. I agree with Bryce. Pack your bags and leave right now." The whole time he didn't even change his pitch. What did I do?

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Sorry for any silly mistakes. Until next time, over and out. BYES >_<

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