I Never Said I was Perfect

Nineteen

Kylie

"Ryder!" I shriek.

"In the flesh" Ryder says.

He was still his usual cocky self.

"Oh my God! I thought you were dead" I exclaim.

"Well considering I'm still here I guess not. Now give me a hug" He says.

I laugh and jump in his arms. It felt good to be in his arms again.

Before I can register what's happening. My feet are off the floor and I'm sitting on his shoulder.

I wasn't a very heavy person. I was short for my age and I only weighed 100 pounds.

Ryder used to do this to me when I was little. He always put me first. Even in front of his friends.

He lost most of his friends because of me. It wasn't that I did anything.

I was little.

It was the fact that he put me first, but only one friend of his stayed with us the whole time, Maxon.

I cherished Maxon for that.

Now as I stare into my brothers eyes, I feel the safety I haven't felt in years and now I know I'm home.

But I also feel the memories of seeing my mother and father lying bloody and dead in front of me.

Ryder, when I lost him I was alone. Now that I've found him, I don't want to leave and I don't want to leave his arms.

As the memories flooded my mind, my smile faded.

Millions of people lying on the ground bleeding and dead.

My parents among them and Ryder was no where to be seen.

The memories of being dragged to the hospital and finding out that Ryder wasn't found pierced my heart with pain. I quickly shook away the memories.

"So my little sister is getting married" Ryder says, once he set me down.

I nod shyly and straighten out my dress.

"It's Maxon isn't it?" He asks.

"Yes" Maxon says appearing behind me.

"Maxon!" Ryder exclaims, " Long time no see"

"Ryder!" Maxon exclaims, " I thought you were dead"

"Did everyone think that?" Ryder asks, looking from me and Maxon.

I nod, " Well it has been at least eight years"

"And no one has heard or seen from you" Maxon adds.

Ryder nods.

"How long are you staying?" I ask.

"As long as I'm welcome" Ryder replies.

"Well right after the wedding, Kylie and I take over my palace in Illea, so you can live there with us, if you'd like" Maxon says, taking his hand in mine.

"I'd like that" Ryder replies.

♢

*wedding day*

"Miss.Kylie!" Lucy exclaims, " You must wear heels for your wedding"

"No, Lucy. I will not wear heels and you will not force me to wear them" I exclaim.

"Whatever you say, Miss" Lucy says, exasperated.

"Thank you" I say grabbing my white Keds and slipping them on.