Ryderstared. All night. At one point, Mollie even went over to talk to him about it, but he just told her he was “looking out for me.”
I’m not sure what to think. All I know is, I’m not buying it.
RYDER Rivers
…
I’m fine. Are you okay? I saw you leaving with that sleazebag
BILLIE
And I saw you staring at us the whole time, looking like you wanted to commit a crime. What’s your deal?
RYDER Rivers
Just looking out for you is all
BILLIE
I know that’s just a line you gave Mollie. I can look out for myself, thank you very much
Another pause, three dots appearing, disappearing. Appearing again.
RYDER Rivers
Think what you want. It’s not a crime to want you to get home safe
My pulse skips several beats. I’m angry. I’m confused.
Ryder’s being kind of an ass tonight. That should turn me off, right? Jealousy’s not a good look on anyone. But if I’m being honest…
It’s hot. In a really fucked up way. Then again, this whole thing—me falling even harder for a guy who turned me down, and who’s also known for one-night stands and one-night stands only—is pretty fucked up. So, yeah. Not really sure what to do with that.
I’m not really sure what to do withmyselfright now.
RYDER Rivers
Where are you
I don’t know why he’s asking that question, but I do know it makes my stomach do somersaults.
BILLIE
That feels like a dangerous question. Go to bed, buddy
RYDER Rivers
I’m not your buddy
BILLIE
What are you then
RYDER Rivers
Just tell me you’re okay and that you’re not gonna let that dipshit get in your pants?
BILLIE
