Ryders Past- 29

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I continued my way out of the school building just to notice,the crowd of people ,that had gathered around us, but that exact moment I couldn't care less all I cared about was getting out of here, before I start shedding the tears I've been keeping at bay since this whole argument started. I couldn't and will not allow myself to appear weak in front of the other students and especially Amanda's minions .

I ignored Ryder calling my name ,and continued my way into the school's parking lot ,only to realize I came to school with Ryder, and he still has the keys. "Ughhhh" I groaned annoyed by my own stupidity . I guess I'm walking today then .

I spun around ,and changed direction, and started my way back home . Although my plan ended as fast as it began.

Ryder being Ryder appeared in front of me on his motorcycle sending me to an abrupt stop .

"Come on ill drop you home" he stated more than asked.

I simply nodded not being able to talk because I know the moment I open my mouth a sob will break through.

He got off his bike ,and gently helped me by placing a helmet on my head . I'm guessing he had figured out, that I'm on the verge of a breakdown by the small comforting smile on his face, and the concern shining in his eyes as he looks down at me.

After that he got on his bike, and I climbed on after him wrapping my arms tightly around his toned chest, and burying my helmet covered face into his back. As he drove through the streets on his way to our houses I couldn't help, but allow the never ending stream of tears to roll out of my eyes. Knowing no one could see me crying due to the helmet. Although I think Ryder noticed due to the vibration of my chest against his back as sobs broke through .

He took hold of one of my hands that was wrapped tightly around his waist ,and gave it a small squeeze as a sign of comfort before placing his hand back on the bike.

The rest of the ride home was filled with tears streaming down my face while quiet sobs ranked through my body.

When we arrived at the driveway of his house .I realized I don't want to go home ,and face my mother right now after all she is the main reason as to why Amanda got the information about my sister ,and dad to use against me .I seriously thought my mother was better than that.

I got off the bike ,and took of the helmet I was wearing ,and handed it to Ryder . Then I rapidly wiped my cheeks to get rid of the tear stains that were on my cheeks ,before turning fully to Ryder " I don't really feel like going home today mind if I crash at your place?"

"Of course you can " he said with a hint of a smile on his face , before he reached out and wiped the remaining tear stains off of my face .

I replied with a faint smile .

He then intertwined our fingers , and led me into his house. Just then I remembered something " where's Christian by the way it's been ages since I've last seen him."

"Well right now he's at school ,because technically school isn't over yet ,but usually after school he'd hang out at his friend Austins house playing video games ." He said with a faint smile on his face.

I smiled back until something caught my attention . The same picture that I saw the first time I've ever visited Ryder's house . It looked like a family picture I recognized all of them ,but one the boy that looks younger than Ryder, but older than Christian . I'm sure their related because he has the same features as Ryder with the brown hair ,and skin tone . If it weren't for the fact that his eyes where brown you'd think he was a younger Ryder .

My curiosity got the best of me so I asked "Who's that?" I asked pointing at the picture

Ryder paused misstep and his muscles tensed up .

"Let's go to my room first " he said leaving no place for arguments ,and continued leading me up the stairs and into his room .

Once we were in his room I slipped off  my shoes ,and  sat comfortably on his bed leaning my back against the beds head board . Ryder sat in front of me  . Seeming as if he's debating whether he wants to tell me or not .

I placed a hand on his shoulder as a sign of comfort before saying " if you don't want to tell me it's okay ."

He shook his head and sighed " no no it's fine I want to tell you , what's a relationship built on lies anyways. "

That caused me to smile

"The boy in the picture was my younger brother Isaac " he said with a small smile as if he was remembering something or in this case someone special .

"What happened to him?" I asked gently as I took his hand in mine. And just like that his face went from happy to sad.

"He was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of ten . We got him all the needed treatment , for four years . He was one of the strongest people I knew . He somehow always managed to smile through it , and brighten up our day ."Ryder said smiling through the visible tears gathered in his eyes ,causing tears to gather in my eyes "Our prayers seemed to be answered that one day after four long years the doctor told us he needed surgery that could have a chance of saving his life." He wasn't able to continue as tears started streaming down his face . I immediately pulled him into a hug .

Even through the tears he continued " so of course we said yes to the surgery , we were so happy , hell Isaac was the happiest of us all . What any of us weren't expecting was for him to die during surgery ."

I tightened my hold on Ryder ,as he seemed to do the same seeking for comfort .

"He sounded like an amazing person , I would've loved to meet him " I said as tears of my own rolled down my checks .

Ryder nodded muttering " he would've too " hoarsely due to crying.

That night we stayed in each other's arms comforting each other . Watching movies ,and just taking the rest of it as a lazy day because we both needed it most .

To be in the arms of our loved ones being comforted .

Even the strongest of people like Ryder go through the toughest of times . Our pasts shape us into the people we are today .

We all have our pasts , some darker than others.

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