c h a p t e r • 36

-"Bitch ass weirdo asshole dickhead fucker dimwit douchebag devil of a so called brother."-

Lili's POV

I was on my phone when I heard a knock on the door.

What the hell? It's almost three in the morning.

I cautiously walk to the door and look through the peek hole.

I sighed in relief when I only saw Ryder.

Wait, what is he doing here?

I open the door, confused.

"What are you doing here? This late or early." I ask.

"I can't sleep." He shrugs walking past me, into my room and plopping his hot ass on the bed.

Same, boy. Same.

I close the door and cross my hands.

I was in Ryder's hoodie and my grey sweatpants.

I don't know what it is but there is something comforting about his clothes.

"Nice hoodie." He comments and lays in his back.

I join him, laying next to him with head resting on the palm of my hand.

"Thanks. I knew it brought out my eyes when I saw it at the men's section." I say, sarcastically.

"It really does." He says, positioning himself like me and stares at me.

"We should go to sleep. You have a game tomorrow." I say, laying down on my side.

"Why couldn't you sleep?" He asks.

"Same old, same old." I shrug. "How about you?" I ask.

"Anna," is all he said.

I nod, understanding that he doesn't want to talk about it.

Feeling a burst of confidence, I snuggled closer to Ryder.

Thankfully, he responded my circling his arms around my waist and pulling me closer and putting his chin on top of my head.

"Goodnight, Giraffie." I mutter, already feeling sleepy.

"Goodnight, Shortcake." He says.

It was a good night, indeed.

-•-

I woke up expecting to see the space next to me empty and guess what?

Did you guess right?

Yup!/wrong! It was indeed empty.

It took me a minute to get my shut together and build enough motivation to get out of this comfortable bed but that didn't work so I took a nap. Yes, after waking up from a sleeping.

...

Knock knock knock!

I opened my eyes from my nap and glared at the door, even though I couldn't see it but I'm imagining it.

"Get up, lazy ass!" Kyle's annoying voice rings in my ears.

"Fuck off, asshole!" I shouted out, hoping there aren't any kids around.

I roll my eyes but instead of rolling my eyes, my body somehow decided to roll out of bed.

Damn, my body is still not functioning right. I should take another nap-

"No, second naps!" Kyle says making me glare at him. Again, imagining him because I can't see him.

"Bitch ass weirdo asshole dickhead fucker dimwit douchebag devil of a so called brother." I mutter as I got up to the bathroom and stripped out of my clothes.

I rubbed my eyes groggily and stepped into the warm shower.

I finish my shower and start my morning skincare.

After I was done, I walked out in a towel and saw Ryder sitting on my bed looking at his phone.

I screamed in shock and put my hand over my beating heart.

"Stupid ass. Give me a warning next time, would ya?" I say, walking to my suitcase and looking for something to wear.

"But I'm liking the view." He smirks.

"Enjoy it while it lasts, then." I say, amused.

I took out my undergarments and my clothes before going in the bathroom and locking it.

I leaned on the door and placed a hand over my beating heart.

I played that cool enough, right.

Damn, that guy is going to give me a heart attack one day.

I put on my undergarments, then, my clothes which consists of a striped fitted tank top tucked in a pair of ripped denim shorts and I put on a belt.

I walked out the bathroom and saw Ryder staring at my body.

I ignored his stare and my racing heart.

I took my phone from the nightstand and sat on my bed to check any notifications that I haven't read and will ignore as long as possible.

Ryder walks to my suitcase and takes out a ripped black denim jacket.

"Put this on." He simple says.

"Why should I? It's like a hundred degrees outside." I say and he gives me a blank look. "You know what I mean."

"I don't want you to get harassed or anyone eye raping you. Kyle and I aren't gonna be by your side to chase off all those horny men." He says trying to sound like he doesn't really care but I could feel his concern in his voice.

"Okay. But only because it's cute. Not because you asked me to." I say, snatching the jacket from his hands and putting it on.

He rolls his eyes at me and walks to the door.

"See you later, Shortcake. Your brother might be wondering where I'm at." He winks at me.

I roll my eyes at him and grab my stuff before heading out the door.

I closed the door and turn to Ryder who was having a glaring contest with that guy from the plane.

My breath hitches in my throat but I try to stay composed.

The guy smirks and whispers something to Ryder which made him stiffen up.

They were about the same height but the guy was bigger.

I purse my lips nervously.

The guy glanced at me and his smirk widens even more.

I glare at him with as much force as I could.

More force than when I glared at Kyle for stealing the last piece of pizza last week.

I'm still mad.

He walks away from us and I catch up to Ryder who was glaring at where the guy was standing.

I touch his stiff sholder making him flinch.

"What did he say?" I ask.

"His people are watching you and they are out to get you soon." He says.

My heart beats faster against my rib cage.

"Can't we go to the cops?" I ask, nervously.

"I'll get my personal investigator to look more into this. I have a friend who is the head of the police department. They will keep you safe." He says.

I look down and nod hesitantly.

I'm scared.

I don't want to admit it but I am.

I will never get a break will I?

"You can be scared all you want but you have to stay strong. For you and I, Shortcake." He hugs me and rubs my back comfortingly.

For him.

For my loved ones.

But most importantly, for me.

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A/n: haha late update again...sorry but for the next 2-3 weeks I will be extremely busy and I probably won't be updating that much.

I'm soooooo sorry!!!!

I love you guys!❤️