Hunted

Chapter 16

Audra's P.O.V. 

"No way," I said while laughing, not being able to contain my laughter. Ryan was telling me a funny story about him and his younger sister who appearently caused a lot of trouble and loved to defy Ryan's orders. 

"Yea, ever since we were small she never once listened to me and always has been a pain in my ass," he said. We had gone out for pizza and soda and even though I told him I could pay, he still insisted on paying. Now we were slowly making our way towards my house before the sun started to set. 

"Hey Ryan," I said. He hummed as a responce. 

"You said when we first met that your family has a tradition and everything but you said you found the girl. What was it like to be in love?" I questioned, curious to know why this girl could suddenly run off when this guy was as sweet as could be. 

"I actually didn't know her that long, but for the short time it was amazing. After she left I just felt hallow and depressed as if I couldn't go on, so I told my family I needed to get away and started traveling," he stated. My face turned into a frown at hearing his heartbreak. Life seemed like it could really suck. 

"Hey, what's wrong?" he questioned me while stopping me and making me face him. He ever so gently placed his hands on my cheeks. It wasn't until he moved his thumb that there was something wet on my cheek. 

"It's just sad that you fell in love with her at first sight and she had to go and make you depressed," I said, not really knowing why I feel so emotional right now. Maybe I'm due for my monthly friend, and if I am then my emotions are going to be all over the place right now. It could also be the fact that I thought my parents loved me and then they decided to go and leave me with other cruel people in the world. 

"It's ok Audra, no one ever said life would be easy. Just remember that every obstacle that gets thrown at you, only makes you stronger," he said softly while still holding my cheeks. I stared into his bluish silver eyes and felt as if I was mesmorized by them. My eyes slowly traveled towards his lips and also his strong jaw line. 

My eyes quickly shot back up and I noticed his pupils looked a little darker than before. His breathing seemed to be heavier, but I wasn't sure if mine was either or not. He was still holding my cheeks, except I don't think I had anymore tears falling out of my eyes. 

I noticed that he was leaning closer towards me while searching my eyes for an answer. I slowly felt my own eyes closing on their own while I wasn't sure what to really think. My brain and everything else felt like mush as he gently cupped my cheeks. 

I felt the lightest pressure on my lips and I was about to lean in towards him, until he pulled away from me. My eyes shot open while I blushed in embarrasment. 

"I'm sorry, something came up, let's get you home," Ryan quickly hurried. I felt my heart be crushed a little, but I couldn't possibly have a crush on this guy, could I? We have been hanging out a lot lately and opening up to each other a lot more. 

Ryan was very quick to rush me home, and for the rest of the day I felt as if my heart was being crushed and it was making the air a little harder to breath. Is this what a heartbreak feels like towards someone that you possibly like?

Ryan's P.O.V. 

I quickly rushed Audra home, needing to get some space away from her. Two years of keeping walls up and she is the first person that is able to crush them down. 

I started walking on the street and didn't turn back around in case she was watching me, but I knew that Maverick wasn't that far behind. I could feel his eyes on me the whole time.