Mr. Shue told us the competition for regionals, The Hoosierdaddies and The Nun-Touchables. Brittany interrupted Mr. Shue with an announcement. She told us that a deadly asteroid is headed our way. We all of course didn't believe her, but it made Mr. Shue think of a theme for the week. Last Chance, we had to sing songs to the people we loved if incase this asteroid actually came for us. The bell rang and I started to walk out, but was stopped by Ryder. We walked to our next class together, which isn't exactly something we do, but whatever.
R: So who are you gonna sing to?
A: *laughs* Ryder......
R: What? I'm not saying anything, I just wanna know if you are going to choose a song for someone.......who you dated.......who has a Justin Bieber hair cut-
A: Ryder, I thought we agreed no dropping flirty hints.
R: I'm not flirting, I'm just having a normal conversation with you.
A: Look Ryder, I am going to sing, but I don't know who to, maybe it'll be Marley, maybe it'll be Sam, maybe it'll be the entire glee club.
R: Ok I get it, I won't bother you about it.
A: Thank you. *walks away*
Ryder's POV
After talking to Arica, I saw Jake and ran to him.
R: Help me get Arica back.
J: What?
R: Help me get Arica back, I can't stand not being with her.
J: I don't know Ryder, you messed things up pretty bad.
R: I think I might love her.
J: Oh wow.
R: What do I do?!
J: You need to have a plan, do something special, something she'll remember for the rest of her life.
Arica's POV
I got to my locker and opened it to see a reflection in my mirror, Ryder. I tried my hardest to ignore him, but he kept smiling that adorable smile and I just couldn't anymore.
A: You know just being silent doesn't mean I can't see you.
R: *laughs* Hey.
A: What's up?
R: Would you mind coming with me?
A: Um where?
R: Just a place, please?
A: You're not going to take me to a basement and chop me up into little pieces and wear my skin are you?
R: No. Why would I do that?
A: Just a possibility, but seriously, where are we going?
R: You'll find out.
He locked his hand with mine and dragged me to the choir room. Once we got in there, I realized the band was there.
A: Why is the band here?
R: You'll find out.
A: *throws hands in the air out of frustration* You've been saying that for the past 5 minutes!
R: Just relax and enjoy this.
I was really confused, but then music started playing. It was Elton John's Your Song. He gave me a do I have permission to pick you up and put you on the piano look and I just nodded. He placed his hands on the sides of my thighs and sang. He leaned in to touch my nose and for some reason, I let him. He took my hand and I jumped off the piano. He spun me around and placed me in a chair. He continued to sing as he leaned down and grabbed both of my hands. He continued to sing as he played with my hands and then stood up and held his hand out. I grabbed it and we danced around the room as he continued to sing, I couldn't help but start to smile as he spun me around again. He placed me down on the chair again as he stood up and did a little dance move. He then stood up super close to me and pushed a few hairs I had loose and tucked them behind my ear. He kept his hand on my cheek and kneeled down so that we were about the same height. He let go and my cheek and then grabbed both of my hands again as the song finished. I let go and clapped as he smiled at me.
A: Well done, Lynn.
R: *laughs*
A: Why did you sing that to me?
R: Arica, after I did what I did I knew it was a mistake. I knew that I would loose you and I knew that I would be miserable without you. I walk down these halls and I see you and I just want to hug you or kiss you or put my arm around you. I miss you every second of every day and I just want you back.
A: Ryder.........
R: Arica just hear me out-
A: How can I trust you? What you did wasn't ok, Ryder and I......I just.
R: *squeezes her hands* Arica please I need you-
A: *lets go of his hands* Why?! Why do you need me?! I'm not good enough for you, I didn't give you what you wanted or needed. That's why you kissed Marley, that's why my father left, that's why Rory left. I'm just not good enough.
R: Arica Dayton, you are the only one. The only one I ever trusted or needed or loved.
A: Ryder I......wait did you just say love?
R: Ya............I......I love you.
A: *shocked and silent*
I had no idea what to say. How was I suppose to say anything? No guy has ever loved me before like that, this is terrifying.
R: Come on, Arica, please say something.
A: I.....................I need to go. *gets up*
R: *tears up* No, God, Arica please.
A: I'll see you in glee club. *leaves*
I couldn't think. I ran to the only place I could, the auditorium. I put my stuff backstage and got on the stage. I was a mix of emotions, anger, fear, happiness. I was angry at myself for what I did. He's probably in the choir room crying his eyes out or throwing stands. I started to tear up, knowing I was doing that to him. I sang the only song I could think of for this mess, True Love by Pink. I know weird song, but he just made me so angry sometimes, but I always knew somewhere deep down that I could never hate him. I was crying by the end of the song. I got my stuff and left, going home and crying my eyes out in bed.
I got into glee club and the first thing I made eye contact with was Ryder. He sat down and I sat down on the opposite side of the room. Coach Beiste came in and joined us for our "Thank God The World Isn't Ending" glee practice. Mr. Shue stood up in front of everyone and started off the practice with a clap, but there was something else we heard while he clapped. A gun shot, then another came and we all scattered around the room, finding a place to hide. I hid next to Jake and Marley. I looked around the room to find Ryder and he was across the room with Sam and Unique. The only thing we could hear was a metronome ticking. Mr. Shue told us to text, tweet, or whatever to ask for help. I got on my phone and the first thing I did was text my mom. I told her that I was in the school and that there was a lockdown because of a gunshot. I told her I loved her, but there were no texts back, it was probably busy at the diner. I started to lightly cry as I thought about never seeing her again. Marley started to cry as well and both me and Jake started to comfort her. Sam got up and started to run to the door, Brittany was in the bathroom and he wanted to get her, but Mr. Shue and Coach Beiste stopped him. Suddenly Kitty crawled over to where Ryder and Unique were. She gave Unique a huge hug and continued to sob. Sam sprang up and tried to get out to get Brittany again, but was stopped by Mr. Shue and Coach Beiste. He started to yell at them and cry, which scared the living shit out of us, what if the shooter found us because of him? He calmed down though and again it was silent, besides the sniffles from crying. I looked over at Ryder with tears in my eyes, he looked at me and then he started to crawl over to me. I started to sit up and cry as he made his way over with people yelling at him. He pulled me into a bone crushing hug as I continued to say are you insane? He could have died getting over to me, I guess that's what you do when you love somebody. He sat down and put me on his lap as I sobbed into his neck, his arms rubbing my back and stroking my hair. I decided to tell him, it's now or never.
A: *whispers* Ryder.
R: *whispers* Ya?
A: *whispers* Remember when you told me you loved me?
R: *whispers* Of course.
A:*whispers* I love you back.
Ryder smiled for the first time that day, I continued to cry.
A: *whispers and cries* I'm so sorry I didn't tell you earlier.
Ryder just pulled me into a hug again and kissed my head as I sobbed in his chest. He whispered in my ear I love you and I whispered it back.
We sat in silence for the rest of that time. Mr. Shue went and got Brittany from the bathroom. The all clear alert went off and we had a group hug.
The rest of that week was spent with hugs and tears from friends and family. I walked to my locker as Ryder ran up to me.
R: Hey.
A: Hi.
R: Have I told you I loved you today?
A: Um I don't believe you have.
R: Well then, I love you.
A: I love you too.
I leaned in and we kissed. I missed this feeling, I really do love him.
R: So are we back together?
A: Well duh. *laughs*
He put his arm around me and we walked to class together.
