Decoding You *Watty Awards 2012*

Chapter 6

***Ryder***

"But Ryder I didn't do anything wrong! He dumped her and then asked me out!"

I sigh and look at Sammi, "I don't care. If she's your friend that was just wrong."

She sighs, "And you going after Rory isn't wrong? I mean come on you dated Audrey."

I frown, "That's different."

She shakes her head, "It's not different."

I sigh, "It is. The whole situations different."

She smirks, "Then explain the situation and list the differences."

I shake my head and stand up, "You wouldn't understand."

She really wouldn't.

I head upstairs to my room and lay out across my bed as I wait for my parents to finish getting ready. I was asleep when my phone goes off.

Carter: Have you heard from Rory today?

I frown and text him back, I thought she didn't have a phone so I didn't try texting her. Why?

A minute later my phone rings, "Hello?"

She got a new phone and she's not answering and Abigail said she hasn't seen her today and my mom isn't answering her phone because she's too busy.

I sigh, "I'm sure she's fine. Maybe she's getting ready and just hasn't left her room.

Maybe. I don't know. I guess I was hoping she had texted someone.

"Did you try Audrey? Or Harper? Maybe even Trace or Preston? Your dad?"

He sighs, Yes. Yes to all five of those.

"Well maybe she's still asleep. She's a heavy sleeper. Trust me."

He sighs, Yeah. Try not to share a bed with my sister anytime in the near future. Okay?

I chuckle, "Okay. Well let me know if you hear from her. I'm sure she's okay Carter."

Yeah, sure. And text me if you hear from her at all.

"Will do. Later man."

Later.

As soon as I hang up I try calling her phone. I'm surprised when it goes to voicemail.

"Hey Rory it's Ryder. Um your brother called looking for you. Please just text someone and let them know you're okay," I glance at the clock and see the time of 1:33, "Please. We're worried."

It's another hour later when my phone goes off. FaceTime.

"Rory?"

She smiles, "Hey Ryder. Sorry about scaring everyone."

I sigh, "Did you call Carter?"

She nods, "Yeah. I was in my room asleep. I took a sleeping pill and just got up."

I frown, "Why did you take a sleeping pill?"

She rolls her eyes, "I have trouble sleeping. It's not like I stole it."

I nod, "Oh. So what are you doing today?"

She sighs, "I just got out of the shower as you can see from my dripping wet hair. I'm going to my Aunt and Uncle's for dinner."

I nod, "Fun. I am too."

She sighs, "I hate the holidays."

I smirk, "Just think only nine more days until we go back to school."