"Thanks." I say breathlessly as I stare at the guy, who is quite attractive, that saved me.

"No problem." He says still holding onto my side's which are exposed. His hands feel quite warm against my cold body.

"Hey, its Just Mary!" I turn away my head to see Kyle from the trail with a big grin.

"What's going on girl? Didn't think you would make it. Yo Smitty look who came!"

The guy who saved hands are finally removed, and he is now standing next to Kyle, who is now standing next to Matt aswell.

"Your the girl from the trail, Maria?" Matt slurs looking me up and down.

He's obviously drunk.

"Its Mary." I say fixing myself.

"Just Mary." Kyle winks.

I give a small smile the notice that the guy who saved me, has his head tilted slightly and is staring at me.

"Can i help you?" I ask.

Kyle and Matthew let out laughs and the guy turns red.

"Sorry, you just seem familiar." He says with an embarrassed smile.

"Ryan has a things for blondes." Matthew laughs.

So this is 'Ryan.'

"What? I never said that." Ryan says with a grin.

Holy mother of Jesus. His teeth are absoultely perfect.

"You may have never said it but you've only ever dated blondes." Kyle's says putting Ryan in a headlock.

I stand there awkwardly as
They wrestle around when I see Quin walk up to us with another girl, who has red hair.

"I see you've found the boys." Quin says handing me a red cup.

I sniff it, and it's very strong.

"I don't drink." I say holding the cup out.

"What is up with people not drinking? Kayla doesn't drink either." pointing the red head before taking the cup from.

The red laughs, "Well that's a good introduction."

She then turns me, "Kayla Tate," she says giving me a hug.

Kayla Tate? Oh my god, how she's change. When we were younger Kayla used to be on the bigger side, but not how I was.

The boys used to call her Tater Tot back then but now she looks completely different.

I mean I guess I do too, no ones been able to recognize me yet.

Me and her weren't really friends back then, but she was always very nice.

"Alright kiddies settle down." Quin says to the boys.

They let out a chuckle before separating.

"So you're new here?" Kayla asks with a warm smile.

I return it and nod.

"Just moved down her from New Jersey."

"Ooh a Jersey girl." Matt says raising his eyebrows.

"Gross." Quin says then turns to me.

"Hope I don't sound creepy, but where do out live?" Quin laughs placing her hand on my shoulder.

"Dawson road." I say shrugging.

"I live on that street." Ryan says smiling at me, "Wait you wouldn't happen to live at 738?" He says squinting his eyes at me.

"The place where that old man died? I thought the family wasn't selling it to anyone?" Matthew asks.

They arent, but they don't need to know that.

"Well I'm here so." I say shrugging.

"That means you live a house down from Ryan, you should come hang with us!" Kyle's says with a friendly smile.

I look to Ryan who had the same smile reveal those perfectly white teeth.

"Oh Ryan!" I turn my head to see a tipsy Savannah walking over to us.

She has on a crop that looks more like a sport bra, ripped jeans. Her hair is straightened but her make up is a bit smudged.

"I see youve meet Mary! Isn't she the sweetest?" She slurs tripping and Ryaan catches her.

He helps her up and Kyle's stands next me and whispers, "See? Blondes."

I smirk and Ryan rolls his eyes.

I then look at Savannah who is staring at me.

"You know, youre like really pretty. And you look so adorable with those braids." She says with a grin that feels kinda creepy.

She then let's out a hefty burp.

"Ew. Please don't throw up again." Quin says disgusted earning a pinch from Kayla.

Looks like Kayla isn't a big fan of Savannah.

"Can someone take me upstair? I think I want to go to sleep." She giggles.

"Alright, well thank you guys for inviting me, but i think I'm going to head out." I say with a nod.

"Wait, do you want a ride home?" Ryan says quickly.

"I never said I was into blondes." Kyle's says in a deep voice making everyone laugh.

Ryan blushes.

"Its okay, I walked." I say with a smile.

"Well then let me take you home." Ryan says, he then turns to Matthew.

"Smit, make sure she goes to sleep." Ryan says giving him Savannah who is half asleep.

"Roger that!" Matthew says slinging Savannahs arm around his neck before walking away, blending in with the crowd.

"Well it was nice meeting you Mary, we'll have to hang out sometime." Kayla says giving me a hug.

"Yeah All of us." Kyle adds.

"Minus Savannah." Quin says.

They say their goodbyes and it's just me and Ryan.

I get a good look at him. He looks like he might have a little Aisan with him with how his eyes are, but maybe he's Philippino. Or I could be completely wrong, because he kinda looks exotic with his tan and sharp features.

"Lets get you home." Ryan says after catching me staring.

"Right." I say feeling a little embarrased.

I follow him as he weaves through the crowd. We go through Matthews house, out the front door.

"My trucks right over here." He says walking to a gigantic truck.

He opens the passenger door and helps me into it.

Once I fastened my seatbelt, he shut the door and jogged over to the drivers seat.

He starts up the car and we drive in silence.

He is about to turn done Dawson but instead continues straight on Grendale.

"Uh, you missed the street." I say watching as the street sign become smaller in the distance.

"I was think we could get some ice cream before I take you home." He says with a smile.

"Would this be considered kidnapping if i didn't say yes?" I ask with a smirk.

Ryan laughs.

"Well are you a kid?" He asks looking at me turning down a main road filled with lights.

"Techincally I guess not." I laugh.

"Well then I think this is all good, and if you really wanted to go home you would have said something." He says turning into the ice cream parlor me and Chalres went to Tuesday.

"So is this how you get dates? Say you're taking them home, then just take them on dates instead?" I ask as he helps me out the trunk.

He's such a gentleman.

"I mean, it's working now right?" He says flashing me his smile.

We make it to Parlar counter, we surprised eachother by ordering chocolate marshmallow in waffle cones.

"Chocolate Marshmellow is my favorite!" Ryan says as he pays for our ice cream.

"Mine too. I used to eat it all the time." I say shrugging.

"Used to?" He asks and we sit at a bench.

"I haven't had ice cream in a very long time." I say licking around the cone.

"Why is that? Ice cream is like the best thing in the world." He says looking at me.

I shrug.

The real reason is because when I moved to New Jersey I vowed to not eat any junk or fattening food until I was healthy enough, seeing how I was determined to lose weight and be healthy.

I guess I loss the craving and just never ate it after that.

"So how do you like Macon?" He asks.

"Still the same." I say.

Shit.

"Youve been here before?" He asks confused.

"Well once, for vacation." I say fast.

He just nods.

"So what's your last name?" He asks.

I look at him for a second, I don't know if I remember this guy from back then but I don't want them know who I am just yet.

"Mary K." I say.

"Like the make up thing?" He chuckles.

"Yup." I say nodding.

"Well it's nice to meet you Mary K." He says finishing his ice cream then extending his hand out.

I shake it and smile.

Just then my phone buzzes, and Charles face appears.

"Uh I think I really should get home, my step dad just called me." I say finishing my cone.

"Alright that's fine, want me to introduce myself? You can blame it on me." He says with a smile.

Dude this guy is like alway smiling. He could literally blind someone, how white his teeth are.

I just laugh and shake my head.

He helps me back into the truck, waits for me to fasten my seatbelt before getting into drivers seat.

The car ride home is quiet, but not awkward.

Ryan parks in front of his house, then walks me over to mine.

"Thanks for the ride home, and the ice cream." I say as we make it to my door.

"Anytime. If you ever need a ride or just want hang out just shoot me a text." He says scratching his neck.

"Well that implies you giving me your number." I say tilting my head to the side.

"I guess that does." He smirks.

"May i?" He asks gesturing for my phone in my hand.

I unlock it and give it to him.

He dials his number, then his phone rings.

"Now I have your number." He grins

"Sneaky." I laugh putting name in.

"What's your last name?" I ask so I can have his first and last name. I like to keep organize and set in mynphone no one named contacts.

He lets out a small chuckle.

"Ryan isnt actually my first name."

I tilt my head in confusion.

"My first name is Teddy. Teddy Ryan."

Oh.

My.

God.

I almost dropped my phone, luckily I caught it.

He laughs.

"I know, what a crappy name." He shruggs.

I've always liked.

"You know many Teddy's?" He asks.

I must have said that last part outloud.

"Well I used to know one when I was little. We actually used to best bestfriends." I say looking at him with a straight face.

"Really? What happened?" He asks.

"I don't know. He changed I guess."

"Thats unfortunate. Well I'll hit you up sometime. School starts Monday so I'll for sure see you then. Good night Mary K." He says packing out of my driveway.

I watch as he walks away.

"Goodnight Teddy." I whisper.

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Hi guys! I updated!

Sorry it took awhile had alot going on, and didn't have much free time.

I hope this was good enough for the wait. Let me.know your thoughts.

She finally met Ryan...or should I say reconnected with Teddy? ;)

Let me know what your thinking!

~daaprincess