Stay Away From The Bad Boy.

Chapter 7.

Ryley's words played over and over again in my head- kind of like a broke record, that keeps repeating no matter what. I'm into puzzles, really, that's all i did as a child. Just complete puzzles all day after school and at night...no wonder i had no friends, i barely socialized with anyone.

However this particular puzzle is getting to me, more than you would ever know!

"Audrey!" My dad called, i put on a black hoodie that was two sizes bigger which had faded food stains printed on them. How attractive am i? I tied my hair into a messy ponytail when i heard my Dad scream my name yet again. "AUDREY!"

"I am coming, would you calm down?!" I screamed back. i quickly slipped on some bright pink fluffy socks and skipped down the stairs— hoping i wouldn't fall down on my face— and walked to the kitchen where i saw Dad straightening out his tie in a mirror and trying to fix his hair. With one quick swipe, he turned round to pick up his laptop bag.

"Finally," He huffed, "I'm going to work, i'll be late so make yourself dinner, don't go out with any boys, don't even think of inviting boys, don't drink, don't throw parties-"

"So," I cut him off, "The usual rules as always." I began to pick at my nail, bored out the whole routine.

He nodded his head, "Oh, i forgot to say that you're brothers coming home for a few days so please don't fight!" I shook my head in shock, "Hold the phone," I held my hand up in front of him, "Toby's coming...home? When?"

He cleared his throat and laughed nervously, "Today." My eyes became as big as saucers, my older brother Toby is coming back today? That annoying nineteen year old who used to push me into the mud, who ripped the head of my favourite dolls, and cut my hair to shoulder length by 'accident'...is coming back?

"i'll be awaiting for his arrival then." My voice monotone. "Loving that happiness and excitement in you're voice!" Dad gave me a thumbs up and kissed my forehead. "Be safe, and if your going to go out, please take your keys!"

I nodded my head and he gave a quick smile and walked out, shutting the door and leaving me in the middle of the living room with my own thoughts. I snapped back into reality and decided to make some breakfast, i poured some cereal into a large bowl and splashed some milk on top, i took a spoon and carried it to the living room where i put my legs on the coffee table and began to watch back-to-back episodes of How I Met Your Mother.

I put a spoonful of soggy cereal in my mouth when i felt a buzz in my pocket, i groaned and set my bowl down beside me and un-locked my ancient phone and saw 'Unknown Number'. Huh...that's odd, let's investigate. I tapped on the message and read;

'Have i been on your mind lately with my amazing puzzle?;)'

Ryley. Of course, how did he even get my number?!

Audrey: Shut up. Dude, how did you even get my number?!?!

Ryley: ...I have my ways, did you put my name as 'the hottest guy in the UNIVERSE?'

I scoffed and rolled my eyes, but the corners of my mouth twitched, and i quickly types a reply.

Audrey: Don't flatter yourself so much, i just put 'Ryley'.

Ryley: wow you are too boring. Live for once in your life. Ever heard of YOLO?

I clenched my jaw and slapped my phone down on the couch, i could still hear buzzes- constant buzzes that would not stop. My phone began to blast out 'Weightless' by All Time Low. I picked it up and pressed it to my ear after accepting the call. "Hello?" I said, wiping my mouth on the sleeve of my hoodie. Like i said, attractive.

"Hey sweet-cheeks." I froze, oh fantastic(!) "Would you please stop stalking me? It's creepy." I said and began to walk to the kitchen and put my empty bowl in the skin and jumped on the counter, crossing my legs. I heard him laugh, "Please," He laughed, "me? Stalking you? Oh that's adorable!"

"Then stop spamming with freaking messa-"

"Then stop ignoring me.You can't stay away from me, no matter what anyone says."

His words made me cold, "Watch me." "please, i'm a magnet, you're a metal and you are going to no matter what."

I squeezed my eyes shut, "I won't! Why don't you stay away from me." I pressed the 'end call' button and put it back in my pocket. I scratched the back of my neck, he keeps doing it! He keeps confusing and confusing me...

***

I cuddled into the blanket, an Empty Chinese box that once held egg fried rice and noodles laid next to me and a half full bottle of lemonade rested in my hand. Toby still hasn't arrived—fine by me, i've got Percy Jackson playing with lemonade. I'm all set.

After a few scenes and a few sips, i heard a brief knock at the door— i groaned and got up, wrapping the blanket round me like a cocoon and lazily walked to the door where i saw a boy with warm brown hair and the same soft brown eyes as me with a permanent ear to ear smile. "What up little sister?" Toby.

"Hey Toby." I smiled, trying to welcome him like normal sister, one problem i'm not a normal sister. He walked in and instantly came in and sat on the couch, propping his feet on the coffee table. Just like me.

"Miss me?" He asked, giving a cheeky wink. "You have no idea." A fake smile came and tilted my head. Widening my smile. He laughed and shook his head, his hair came slightly out of place. Gee thanks for that attitude! Come on, i know missed me." He gave me his normal cheeky smile, my lips twitched to a smile, he opened his hands and i ran and jumped on him. Happily accepting my big brother's hug.

He wrapped his arms round me and gently shook my from left to right, "Ah, i missed this. No fights, no arguments. Just us getting alone." "Don't keep your hopes up." I warned but smiled into his shoulder and whispered, "I miss you."

He heard and whispered back; "I missed you too little sister. I missed you too." And with that we just hugged and watched the end of Percy Jackson.

(A/N: Mixed emotions with this. THANK YOU FOR OVER 100 READS YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! I would love it sooooo much if you vote and comment. From now, it will be the chapters i have planned. Stuff will happen soon, it's like a roller coaster! Bye! xxx)