The distressed love

chapter 6 : Help (part 2)

Marchaney's P.O.V

We walked into her small apartment. On the inside it was nice and cozy, but there were no family pictures or baby pictures, Not even pictures with friends. I was skeptical at first whether to ask her or not because it seems odd. Why she doesn't have any pictures of anything in her apartment, just blank white walls. Ryland walked into the back of the apartment more like where the bathroom and bedrooms were.

"So, umm do you want something to drink?" Ryland yelled from the back in one of the bedrooms. "If you do look in the fridge, the cups are in the cabinet above the stove. I'm going to go take a shower and then I'll make the both of us something to eat, is that fine?" she asked walking out the room with a towel and clothes heading towards the bathroom.

"Uh yeah, that's fine. Thanks." I gave her a smile to show my gratitude. She nodded her head and walked into the bathroom turning on the light on her left, closing the door softly.

I sat on the couch with my feet spread apart, leaning back on one of the pillows. I used my pointer finger tapping my finger lightly on my thighs and humming a song that popped into my head for some reason. I heard the shower running and loud music playing. I never heard of the artist before but the song sounds amazing. I'm gonna ask her later on who that was. The shower slowly turned off and I heard the shower curtains open and a big 'slip' sound and a muttered curse word that followed right after.

I silently chuckled to myself. The blow dryer turned on and it was loud might I add. She had it on for at least 15 minutes. Then the door opened she came out with a blush on her sweet tan skin and a slight wave of the hand. She had on a foot ball jersey and some joggers. She looked beautiful with her hair up in a loose bun. Ryland walked over and sat next to me and her mouth opened and closed multiple times before she got up and walked into the kitchen.

"Are you gonna follow me every step I take? You haven't taken your eyes off me ever since I left the bathroom... " she laughed lightly as she fumbled with pans and utensils in the kitchen.

"Sorry" I looked down

"Do you want burgers and fries? Or do you want something light, like pasta and salad?" She asked peeking her head out of the kitchen with a slight smile pulling at her lips.

"Um, pasta and salad please" I answered smiling back at her

"Ok cool, well I don't know when dinner will be ready so you can go take a shower if you want and I'll wash your clothes for you. I don't have any clothes or..-" I cut her off

"I'll just put my undergarments on after I'm done" I said blushing and walking towards her slowly hoping she didn't move from her spot. She didn't.

I stood in front of her with our breaths hitched in our throats and our eyes scanning each other's for something. She wasn't easy to read. I just want too see something in her eyes.

"Thank you." I said and walked towards the bathroom her eyes followed and I turned around about to ask for a towel.

"There under the sink, a wash cloth and a towel. Soap is in the shower on the ledge." She smiled and nodded her head if knowing what I was gonna ask.

I nodded my head as I furthered my travels into the bathroom smiling and closing the door.

As I took my shower I couldn't hear anything as the drumming of the water splashed on me and the plastic tiles on the wall as on the plastic floor beneath me. I closed my eyes and my breathing slowed down. Flashes of yesterday and this morning flashed in my mind. My breathing started to escalate and my heart started going faster by the minute. I opened my eyes and tears started falling down my face slowly just like the water from the shower.

I washed my body and my hair. I got out and dried off. I looked my self in the face through the mirror and more tears fell and I broke down. Sitting on the toilet I got myself together and put on my under clothes. I opened the door and walked out, my hair still damp..

Ryland walked out the kitchen with a bowl full of cooked pasta noodles and pasta sauce. She walked back into the kitchen and came back out with the plates, forks, and cups. She set the table, as I observed her walking to my seat, she looked at me and smiled. But her smile faltered when she really looked at me.

"Your eyes are red Marchaney, what's wrong?" She came up to me and I just stood there, the only thing I thought was lie.

"Oh, it must be because I'm tired" The lie rolled off my tongue like it was my normal speech

I don't think she bought it but she left it alone. For now.

"Dinner is almost ready, wash your hands and come eat with me" she smiled at me, I smiled back

I did what I was supposed to do and sat down with Ryland at the table, she silently made her plate, motioning for me to do the same. After I was done I sat down, she poured herself and I some tea and we began to eat.

We shared a few glances here and there. I ate seconds and so did she. After dinner it was still silence, I offered to wash the dishes and clean the kitchen for her. Ryland thought about it and then finally nodded her head in agreement.

"Your room is the third door next to the bathroom. The fourth door is the closet with blankets and pillows. Tooth brushes are in the bathroom under the sink. Tooth paste should be on the sink I believe." she said this softly and knowingly.

"Thank you Ryland, for everything. You have no idea how great full I am." I said with gratitude laced in my voice

"Don't Thank me Marchaney, I'm here for you, if you need help" she smiled softly at me, yawning right after

She came up to me, her warm hand touching my cheek, she leaned up and kissed it. She walked away to her room and closed the door.

'Wow' was all I could think.