"Man is not what he thinks he is, he is what he hides." Andre Malrux
Tiana's P.O.V
When I wake from my peaceful slumber, my body and mind are more rested than I've ever felt before. Why do I feel so good? Eh, I shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.
I feel air flowing on my neck. Curious as to what is blowing on me, I turn around and I'm reminded of last night.
Staring at his face while he sleeps, Ryder looks almost sweet, unlike the mister I see at school. I slip off his blindfold seeing it unnecessary as he isn't awake. I don't know why I let him stay. I should probably wake him...
"Are you staring at me while I sleep?" Ryder had a huge smirk planted on his face with his eyes still shut. "That's pretty creepy,"
He finally opened his eyes and I felt mesmerized. They're dark blue like a violent ocean; the waves crash against me, submerging me far below the surface.
We hear a knock at the door and my eyes are wide in fear. Panicked, I yell out, "I'm not dressed, what's up?" Ryder gives me a knowing look, probably remembering the events of last night. I blush uncontrollably and he snickers. I put my finger to my lips to remind him of our current situation.
"My friend said there's a job opening at the Moonlight Diner and it's yours if you want it. Just stop by tomorrow to start your training," my mother informed me.
"Thank you, tell your friend I'll be there!" I yelled out with a smile on my face. I'm finally gonna get some cash flow so I can deck out my bike with some mods.
"So I should probably get going," Ryder says, breaking the silence after a few minutes.
"Oh yeah, for sure," I respond, unsure of what else to say.
Ryder opens the window, ready to leave when he turns to me and smiles, "I know last night was unexpected, but I'm really glad it happened."
With that final thought, he climbed out the way he came, leaving me confused and question the future of "us". I can't believe I'm even thinking there will be an "us". I don't want to get my hopes up, but I'm already feeling excited and giddy. What if he's changed and realized his mistakes? What if he changes his mind about rejecting me?
I know I should be more realistic, but I almost can't help the feelings bubbling out of me.
(fast forward to that Monday)
Walking into school, I am eager to see Ryder for the first time in a long while. The hallways seem brighter and being around other people is annoying me less; my rose-colored glasses are making the world seem bearable. My smile is ear-to-ear as I impatiently search for him through the crowd.
Once I spotted Ryder, I make my way towards him, anxious to begin this new chapter. He sees me and his eyes get darker, almost black, and his lips are contorted into a grimace. My confidence fades as he gets closer to me.
I feel his hand on my shoulder and before I could react, my body is shoved into the lockers. Ryder smiles as if he accomplished something.
Tears pool in my eyes as I realize he hasn't changed at all. The Ryder who cared about me, who jumped through my window isn't who he truly is. I never should have let myself think otherwise. I'm so stupid for thinking that night changed anything between us. He will always be the villain. I won't make the same mistake again, that's for sure.
No longer able to keep my composure, I escape this hell-like setting and run to my bike, ready to be anywhere but here. Starting her up, the rumble calms me, almost telling me exactly where I should go; guiding me to my next destination.
A/N:
Thank you so much for reading! I am so busy I was surprised I was able to finish a chapter today. I'm going to a wedding next weekend so I don't know what my uploading schedule will be like. Hopefully, by next Monday I will be able to post consistently again. Although I wrote more for this chapter, I would have had to wait to publish it as the rest isn't finished. I apologize for the short chapter but you will be introduced to a new and important character named Kahuna. I will be uploading when I can and I hope y'all have a magical Monday.
Why was Ryder so mean to Tiana after the night they had together?
Where will Tiana go?
Will we ever know what the f**k is going on with Ryder?
Ryder: You make me seem like such a bad guy when there's so much more to me
Rachel: You're more of a piece of paper than an onion
Ryder: What does that mean?
Rachel: You don't have any layers
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