Bad Boy Fell Hard |✔

Chapter 37

I woke up at 6; 30 am and dressed up in a color-blocked track jacket with a logo jacket, leggings, and sneakers that gave me a hiking look with low-key "off-duty model" vibe. I then headed downstairs where the rest where having breakfast.

"Good morning, guys." I say as I take a seat on the dinner table as some kitchen staff bring in food. I didn't even know they were here, I guess they only come in the morning.

I hear a chorus of 'good mornings', 'what's up's, 'hellos', 'HI's' as I serve myself bacon, pancakes and scrambled eggs. I need to fuel up my body with enough food before this trip.

Ryder enters the room and greets everyone who all return the gesture. Last night was so confusing to me so I decided to take Melisa's advice and become just friends with Ryder. After he left, I then realized how stupid I sounded. My subconscious even reminded me saying how a dumbass I can be. He decided to hide his feelings for me just for my sake. Before he left, he said, 'I'll wait' and I regretted my decision.

I'm so confused. I just don't want my heart to shatter like what happened with Seth. Not that I was heartbroken or anything, I mean I didn't like him that much. It's hard because I came from a poisonous relationship.

But he is the one who filled your heart up. My subconscious reminds me.

I know but I'm just afraid and scared of going into a relationship. I don't know how but he has managed to break all the high walls I built around my heart.

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"The Presidio is for lovers! Nature lovers, outdoor lovers, art lovers, and history lovers will find something to gush about on Lovers' Lane, an enchanting trail that connects the Presidio Gate to the Main Post." The guide bores us.

"The oldest footpath through the Presidio, Lovers' Lane was established in the 18th century as a shortcut used by Spanish soldiers and missionaries to get from the Main Post to Mission Dolores, located three miles south of the Presidio. Today, you'll most likely find joggers, birdwatchers, and daydreamers ambling along this shady, picturesque path.

If you begin your journey at the south end, keep your eyes out for Wood Line, an art installation by Andy Goldsworthy located in the eucalyptus forest just east of the trail. This sculpture is made up of felled tree trunks laid end-to-end to create a zigzagging installation that you can even stroll on top of - it's a literal art walk!

As you journey downhill to the north, look west to see quaint historic homes in the valley below. Further along, you'll eventually cross a charming footbridge built in 1885.

Helpful hint: End your journey at the Presidio Officers' Club, where you can grab a bite to eat at Arguello Restaurant and enjoy the history exhibits." He continues boring us to death. Why the hell can't he stop, shut your fuckin' shit hole! Urgh!!

"Everyone shall be travelling in pairs." He finishes. Thank God. We are then paired up for a reason I don't know. Daniel and Lucy, Cole and Melisa, Patricia and Cornelius, Jason and Amelia (that won't go well, either one will come back dead or bruised.) Carol and Blake, Ryder and I {why?} then Aiden and Theo. I have a feeling all this was planned, I mean I don't think this rule is even there because that is so dumb.

We all head to the different paths on the trail. Ryder and I are walking together with a very awkward uncomfortable silence.

"Soo....." I decide to cut the silence. "What's up?" I ask.

"You decided to break the silence with that?" he muses with a small smile.

"What else was I supposed to say?" I ask. Someone had to break the uncomfortable silence.

He chuckles, "Something else."

"Did you know a bear has forty two teeth?" I ask and he looks at me with an amused look.

"Yes, like seriously. I was just bored one day and decided to look it up and then boom! I got to know. It has forty two teeth, ten more than a human being." I say. How is that possible? I mean bears are also like humans, right? We are both primates so I thought we all have the same number of teeth

"You are really something." He says while looking down at me with a smile. What's that something? What if he is saying I'm dense in other words?

"I'd never broke your heart." He says, after ten minutes into the walk, in a low voice while staring ahead of us with a thoughtful look.

"What?!" I ask just in case I didn't hear him clearly. Of course I heard him, who am I kidding?

He suddenly stops walking and turns to look at me, "I know I had a reputation of a player, breaking girl's hearts and all that shit but I'd never to that to you." Ryder says.

"You know that's a player would still say." I muse.

He sighs and shake his head while passing a hand through his hair, that sexy move, making it messy but it still looks perfect. "I really like you, I think about you all day, I think about your snarky remarks you're gonna make and I love all of them. I am addicted to you. I like you and you are amazing just the way you are, I don't care if you have flaws because that's what makes you perfect. I don't know how you did it but you managed to take my heart away and it will never go astray because it belongs to you every day." He says. I don't know whether to be surprised that he just rhymed or to swoon at what he has just said. My heart starts pumping against my chest rapidly and my breaths start coming out unevenly. My palms are sweating and there is only one thing I can do right now.

I walk up to him, grab him by the neck and pull him to me as I smash my lips on his, stronger and deeper than the last time. His hands find their way to my waist and he pulls me even closer as he smiles through the kiss and my hands wrap around his body, feeling the muscles across his back. I open my mouth and my tongue explores his, getting more and more demanding by the second. I want more, so much more.

He kisses me so deeply that it takes my breath away. We pull away from each other and holds me in his strong arms. He lets my head bury itself in his broad chest as he kisses my hair. I take a deep breath as my lips curl up into a huge smile.

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