Sorry, Wrong Number

We will always be there for you

👑Lacey's POV👑

I walked into Rye's bedroom and plopped down on the spare bed, tired from all the running around today.

"You all right, Lace?" Rye asked from his bed.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just a bit tired," I replied with a small smile.

He nodded. "Me too."

We stayed silent before Andy walked in.

"Hey," I greeted him.

"Hey, Lacey." Andy smiled at me.

"What's up?" Rye asked.

"Nothing. Just wanted to check up on you guys," Andy said.

"I'm fine, just tired," I stated.

"Yeah, me too," Rye said.

"Aren't we all?" Andy asked.

I giggled. "I guess."

Rye smiled at me after I giggled.

"What?" I asked.

"Your giggle is cute," Rye complimented.

I felt a warm blush rise up to my cheeks. "Thanks," I muttered.

"Gross," Andy stated, shaking his head before walking out of the room, closing the door behind him.

"I'm so happy you're here," Rye commented.

I smiled. "Yeah, me too. You guys are awesome. And you know, you really didn't have to help me."

"Yeah, we did. Lacey, you had nowhere to go and your sister was sold," Rye stated seriously.

"I know, but I don't want to be a burden," I said quietly, picking at my nails nervously.

Rye off his bed and walked over to me, kneeling down beside my bed and grabbed my hand.

"Listen to me. You are not a burden and you never were. You needed help and we helped you, and we will continue to help you until you no longer need it, okay? We'll always be there for you," Rye said staring straight into my eyes the whole time.

I nodded and hugged him. "Thank you."

"No problem, babe."

Then my phone beeped, indicating that I got a message.

I picked it up to see a message from Anaelle, outside of the group chat.

Ana: Zach texted me... I think he likes me and I don't know what to do!

Me: Ana, he practically raped you. Don't text him back.

Ana: I know, but he's not as bad as he seems. He had to.

Me: Just be careful and don't meet up with him or anything.

Ana: Okay.

"Who's that?" Rye asked.

"Anaelle," I replied.

"Oh. Is she all right?" Rye asked.

"Yeah, she's fine. She just wanted to talk to me privately," I said.

He nodded.

"Are you hungry or anything?" He asked.

"Uh, yeah. I haven't eaten today," I said.

"I'll make you something," Rye said as he walked out of the room.

Then Anaelle walked in, closing the door behind her.

"Hey. What's up?" I asked.

"He won't stop texting me," She whispered.

"What's he saying?" I whispered.

"Just saying that he can't stop thinking about me and shit," She replied.

"He might be trying to get you to like him so you'll go back with Harvey and them," I growled.

"Maybe," She said.

"Do you like him or anything?" I asked.

"No, no! Of course not!" She whisper-shouted.

"Good," I said.

Anaelle and I had a conversation about the boys and how they were treating us. Apparently Mikey was being very supportive with her, and then Rye was with me, obviously.

Then Rye came back with a bowl of food and handed it to me.

"Thank you," I said politely as I started eating.

"I'll talk to you later," Anaelle said as she walked out.

I waved as she closed the door.

Hey everyone!

So, looks like Zach has something goin' on now. What's up with him?

And Rye's being a bit too nice to Lacey, and Mikey to Anaelle. Maybe soon something will change...

Anyway, I hope y'all enjoyed this chapter!

I'll see you all later!

Sincerely,
Meredith