Broken Protector

Chapter 17; Yes, I really do

My heart stopped when those words leave Ryder's lips. I was sobbing hysterically again as I jump on him. My legs wrap around his hips with my arms around his neck and I crash my lips onto his.

Ryder instantly responds again, molding his mouth to mine as his fingers tangle in my auburn curls. I could taste the salt from my tears as I press myself as close as possible to him.

He loves me! He loves me!

We pull away for air and stare into each other's eyes, breathing equally hard. My legs drop from his hips and I raise my hands from his neck to cup his face. "I love you too," I whisper. Next moment, his hands cover my own and pin them to either side of the wall beside me while his mouth cover my own in a fierce passionate kiss.

His body covered mine as he towers over me. His head tilts to deepen the kiss while I curl my hands around his; they were still pinned against the wall but I didn't care. I didn't care as Ryder ravishes me with his sweet, lingering, head-spinning kisses.

I only cared about him in that moment.

I don't remember when we finally stopped, all I know was that our lips were swollen, our cheeks flushed, chests heaving and hearts beating by the time we were done.

Ryder leans his forehead against mine and let's out a blissful sigh, "You really love me?" He whispers. I nodded, trying not to cry again as I stare at the love of my life, "Yes," I paused to smile at him, "Yes, I really do."

He gives me his boyish grin that I love, "That's good," he whispers huskily, "Cause I love you too." My knees weaken and I would've sunk to the floor if Ryder hadn't had a arm wrapped tightly around my waist. "You are my everything, Princess, and if I lose you than I lose my reason to live," he murmurs into my ear.

I started crying again. Ryder didn't hesitate, he just kisses the few stray tears away and waits patiently and quietly for me to calm back down. "I love you," I started mumbling over and over. Than I started laughing gleefully and started kissing Ryder again. "I love you!"

He chuckles, his golden eyes flashing before being hidden by his hair. I push him backwards onto the bed and climb upon him. "What are you doing, princess?" He smirks as I scowl down at him, "Shush," I scold. As he lays down, watching me while I snuggle into his side and sigh happily.

I was laying on my side while Ryder laid on his back. I was cuddled into his side and he had his arms around me while my head rests on his chest. I look up at him to see him grinning adorably, "Mine," he whispers.

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Ryder wakes me up the next morning by nibbling on the mark on my neck. I let out a sleepy moan, "Ryder stop... we have school," I yawned as my eyes open. He lifts his head and smirks at me, "My apologies, princess," he says, tracing his fingers down the side of my face.

I smile sleepily as I push the covers off me. "Get out so I can change," I order softly. Ryder presses a quick kiss to my lips before leaving the room. I sighed, smiling as I bring my hand up to my lips.

I let out a soft giggle before combing through my clothes in search for the dress I brought a week ago.

It was a spaghetti strap black dress and it came with a letter jacket as well.

I spotted it behind a hoodie and grab it. After slipping it on, I pulled on my combat boots and grabbed my black bag. I stared at my self in the mirror, wishing I knew how to put on eyeliner.

Why not give it a try?

So about 10 minutes later, Ryder comes back in to see me glaring at a eyeliner pencil. He chuckles, "What'd it ever do to you, princess?" I pouted, biting down on my lip, "I don't know how to put it on," I admitted, looking down on embarrassment.

I feel his had resting on my upper back before he lifts me up onto the sink. My eyes snap up to his and I see him smiling, "You don't have to be ashamed, princess," he soothes as he picks up the pencil. "What are you doing?" I asked, growing in confusion.

"I have a little sister. My mom taught me so I could help Annabelle until she got the hang of it," he explains as he carefully applies it. I smiled shyly,"I love you," I whispered. Ryder pauses to meet my eyes, "I love you too, baby," he tells me, dropping the pencil and holding the back of my head again.

Within seconds, his lips crashed onto mine. Need and desire course through me as I kiss him back eagerly. My arms wrap around his neck again, pressing myself to him. The kiss grew from rough and sweet to slow and passionate.

Ryder's grip was firm but gentle as he kissed me like I was the finest wine on this earth. I squeeze my eyes tightly shut, my hands tugging gently at Ryder's hair. He didn't hesitate to respond with the same amount of urgency as I did.

But as much as I wanted to stay here forever, I knew we couldn't. Slowly, I pull back until my lips are a few millimeters away. I knew Ryder's eyes were open as they were burning into me but I kept my own close, listening to the sound of our heavy breathing. "We... have.. school.." I panted.

"Look at me, Keeva," he whispers. I gasp at his low tone and shook my head. "No," I whisper back. "Baby," he purrs, leaning our foreheads together, "Look at me," my eyes snap open and I'm immediately held captive by his intense golden eyes.

"Ryder, we have school," I managed to spit out even though I didn't want too. Ryder closes his eyes and groans softly, "So? Let's just skip it," he mumbles, planting kisses on my neck.

I push him away before my resolve crumbles completely, "No," I stated firmly. I lift my gaze to the ceiling so I weren't give into his pleading golden eyes. "Baby," he repeats, rubbing small circles on my thigh.

I let out a soft whimper when his lips brush the corner of my lips. "R-ryder, s-stop!" I protest weakly. Than the next words he says or my downfall, "I love you, princess," he whispers into my ear. I clench my fist around his black t-shirt and stutter out, "Yes."

Than Ryder pulls away, smirking and steps away completely, "You're right, we have school," he says, flashing me a wicked smirk before leaving. I groaned and dropped off the sink, following my arrogant bastard of a boyfriend.

I should've have known he was just messing with me but I didn't and end up pressed against the nearest wall. "You actually thought I was going to school," he comments, brushing his lips teaseingly across mine. I glared weakly at him, "Damn you, Ryder King!"

He mock pouts, "You love me," he teases. I rolled my eyes, ,"Yes, yes I do," I sighed even though I was smiling.