Stargirl

11

"Ready to get back to reality?" Ryder asked me as we got off the plane

I shook my head, "Not really, but I need to get back to work."

"Oh this is great." Ryder mumbled

There were about three people with cameras and we both knew what that meant.

At least Ryder's assistant/driver was handling our bags.

As soon as we stepped outside we were bombarded with questions.

How was Miami?
Are you dating?
When did you start dating?
What is it like being with someone older/younger thank you?

Ryder and I didn't say anything, we just got in the car and left.

He walked me into my apartment and helped me get settled in.

"How long are you staying?" I asked Ryder as I sat down next to him on the couch

"Do you want me to help you unpack?" He wondered

If there was one thing I did learn about Ryder over the past few months is that he was a very neat person. Which I didn't really see coming.

I sat up and shook my head, "I'm going back to Charlotte Saturday for Easter. Are you going back to Georgia?"

He looked me in the eyes, "That wasn't a thing in my family so no. When are you coming back? I might miss you too much."

"Monday morning, you could come with me but you don't have to." I spoke

"I want to." Ryder said to me "I feel like it would be the right time to meet your parents and the rest of your family. I don't want them to think that I'm never going to come around."

I smiled, "That means a lot to me."

Ryder began to lean in and gave me a kiss.

"I have to go to a fitting for the movie primere in an hour, but I'll call you later." Ryder spoke as he stroked my cheek

I nodded, "Be safe and keep me surprised."

"I plan to." Ryder smirked as I walked him to the door

"Bye, Ry." I beamed

I watched as he walked out of the door and to the hallway.

"Missing you already." Ryder spoke as he walked

"Be safe." I told him as he got into the elevator

I walked backed into my apartment and closed the door.

I couldn't believe that this was real life.

Me and Ryder, Ryder coming to Charlotte, it was a dream.

I was nervous about going to Charlotte with Ryder, because it was almost like he was my first, real big girl boyfriend.

Maybe it was because he was older than me. Twenty four was well twenty four. I always considered an age that you were beginning to settle down by buying a house, becoming truly independent, and finding that special someone.

What if he wanted to settle down sooner than I did?

But then again Ryder truly meant the world to me.

There was something between us that I'd never felt with Chase, it was weird.

Over the next few days, Ryder and I were extremely busy working before we left town again.