Blue Flame

-Ryder-

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They Don't Know About Us- One Direction

Love is War- American Young

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"Baby calm down. It'll be okay." "What if he doesn't want us to be together?" "You mean what if he realizes you're too good for me." I sighed. "Zayn that's not true." "Yes it is and you know it." "No it's not. We're equals, if anything, you're better than me! I mean look at you!" "Says the girl that doesn't have a criminal record." I sighed and laced our fingers together, rubbing circles around his thumb. "I love you." "I love you too Blue." There was a knock on the door.

"I'll get it." Liam said, getting up and going over to the door.

As the door opened, I heard his voice. I heard Ryder's voice.

"Nice to see you Liam. Is she here?" "You too. She's right in here." Liam said, guiding him inside. Our eyes locked as I stood and walked over. I wrapped my arms around his waist, crying. I missed him, I admit. "I missed you soo much." "I missed you too." I pulled away and pulled him over to the couch where Zayn sat. "So, how've you been? Since...ya know." "Not that great. I mean, I've made some friends, like Liam, but emotionally, not good at all." "I'd say not. What's happened?" "I've had nightmares, random breakdowns...really anxious now." He nodded. "So, who's this?" He asked, gesturing to Zayn. "Oh, this is my boyfriend Zayn. Zayn, this is my cousin Ryder." They both gave smiles, Zayn's being obviously fake. "So do you two live together or-?" "Oh no. I live with Liam." "Oh yeah, that's right. Didn't you two used to date? I thought when I saw you in public you like held hands and kis-" "Yeah. We dated." Zayn stood up and left the room with loud steps. I sighed and laid my face in my palms. "I'm so sorry. I didn't realize..." "It's okay. He gets upset easily about that sort of thing." "Protective?" "You have no idea...I love him to death though." He sighed and looked up at me.

"I...I know you love him but are you sure you need a criminal as your boyfriend?" "How-How did you know?" "Liam told me his name and I looked him up. He killed someone Kelsey! What if he kills you?" "He's not going to kill me! He loves me Ry." "I just don't want you to be hurt by someone like him." "'Someone like him?' Like what? A sweet guy that's saved me from getting raped multiple times?" "Kelsey I still don't think-" "Ry you know I respect you and your opinion but this time, I'm not on board. I'm sorry." I stood up to go get him but as I started down the hall, I ran into him. "What are you-Did you hear all of that?" "I told you I wasn't good enough for you!" "Zayn, no baby, you're fine! He's just protective." "I'd never hurt you...He has to know that. I love you!! Besides, if I wanted to kill you, don't you think I would've done it by now?" I swallowed. "Kels, you know I didn't-" "Yeah I know..." I wrapped my arms around his waist. "I'm sorry about him." "It's not your fault. It's not your fault..." He mumbled, playing with my hair. "I love you." "I love you too."

"Kelsey?" I pulled away and turned to face Ryder. "Just think about what I said okay?" I swallowed. "He'd never hurt me. He loves me." "It may seem so, but be careful with him." I sighed but nodded. I squeezed Zayn's hand. Liam walked up awkwardly. "Supper's ready."

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I held Zayn's hand under the table. Not one word was spoken. "How's Tobias?" I asked, referring to his baby boy. "He's good. Thanks. He's four now." I nodded, awkward taking small bites of my food, finally pushing it away.

"Babe, what's wrong?" "I'm not hungry." "Sweetheart-" "I'm not hungry Zayn." I snapped, taking my hand out of his and crossing my arms over my chest. "What's wrong?" "Nothing." He sighed, continuing to eat. "You two can't be together. I won't allow it." "What?! Why do you mean?" "I mean, he's a piece of shit and you deserve better!! I forbid it!"

It was silent.

"I'll be on my way then." Zayn stood abruptly and walked to the door, slamming it shut.

"Kelsey I'm sorry but-" He stopped talking when I raised my head to look at him, most likely because I was crying. "Get out." I croaked. "What? Kels I-" "Get out!!" Liam stood and pulled him out of his chair. He opened the door and literally threw him outside.

His arms wrapped around me tightly as I cried. "I was so afraid of this..."I know babe. It'll be okay...I'm really, really sorry but I promised Grace we'd go bowling." "It's okay...I'll see you whenever then." He nodded and walked out the door. I was alone and depressed. What did I do? Cut.