Twenty Five.

Chapter sixteen

Christmas eve

"We're going to the store to pick up a few things and we will be back in about an hour. Just give us a call if you need anything." Rydel told Ross, sliding her hand into Ellington's. "Don't worry about a thing delly. We'll be fine."
Joey, who was in Rocky's arms, waved to them before resting his head on Rocky's shoulder.

The two of them climbed into the car and began the journey to the store. There was minimal talking as they both listened to the cliché Christmas songs that played on the radio, singing along under their breaths to themselves.

When they arrived at the store, Rydel turned to Ellington. He looked at her also but didn't say a word. "I have a question but you have to promise me not to freak out when I ask you..." Rydel began, making eye contact for a vague second. Ellington nodded to signal to her to continue. She took a deep breath and then said quickly. "Are you falling in love with Sophie?"

Ellington's eyes widened. "What?! No! No! Definitely not! I love you why would I love her?!" He exclaimed. "Okay okay, im sorry I asked, you were just really close when you skated and im afraid of losing you and i just love you so much!" She rambled, close to tears. "Sorry, sorry, sorry."

He placed his hand on her leg. "You have absolutely nothing to worry about, I promise you." She smiled weakly and he pecked her lips, causing a larger smile to form.

The picked up several last minute Christmas presents in the store and after a short debate about which dessert to buy ( Rydel won with triple chocolate ice cream and sprinkles ) they both got back in the car and headed home.

This time the conversation was slightly more intense. "If you, me, joey, rocky, riker, ross and ryland were stuck on an island with no food or anything, who would you eat first?" Rydel asked ellington, putting her feet up on the dashboard and leaning back in her sat. Ellington glanced at her, his hands on the steering wheel. "Are you serious?" He asked her thinking she was crazy. She giggled her contagious giggle that immediately made him smile. "Yes im serious! Answer the question! Who would you eat first?"

Ellington put some more thought into the question that caused Rydel to giggle more.

"You're thinking Ross, aren't you?" She said nonchalantly. He looked at her. "Yeah but I have no idea why!" He chuckled as he spoke. "I thought the exact same thing but I don't know why either!" She exclaimed, high fiving him.

"You would be the last person I ate." He added, smiling. "Aww babeeee! You're the sweetest!" She replied, kissing his cheek.

A clap of impromptu thunder made them both jump, Rydel more than Ellington. Rydel buried her face in his side and held his arm tightly, digger her nails into it. "Hey hey hey, its okay, you're okay..." He told her wrapping his arm around her and pulling her closer as he drove.

Ever since the incident in California with Darren Rydel had become extremely afraid of thunder although neither of them knew why.

She kept her head buried in his side as he pulled up outside the house. Inside, the house was crawling with people, lights were flashing and loud music was blaring. All three typical sounds of a party. Rydel looked up at the house, still holding onto him tightly. The two of them got out of the car and walked towards the house, hand in hand. As soon as they approached the door, they were pulled inside and separated by crowds of people who practically shoved alcoholic drinks down their throats. Things only got worse from there...

Sorry for the short chapter but the next one is a good one! Tell me though, who would you eat first out of R5 and Ryland? ;) 20+ comments and I'll update!! :)