TheClosetKidnapper

Ryder As it passes, I turn on my back and look up at the ceiling. A horse whinnies from below and I release a sigh, "Yeah. Tell me about it."

Ryder As I stare ahead of me, I hear the scolding and reprimanding voice of my past. I don't flinch at the memory like I used to, just allowing it ...

Ryder I wake back in the loft, curled up in what appears to be a nest. I don't bother to move, staying where I am.

Ryder I toss the second cigarette and let the night pass without a wink of sleep.

Ryder I toss out one cigarette and light another, resting my head in my hands and closing my eyes.

Ryder I sit atop the chimney, my legs hanging down, and stare off at the forest we'd just been in. Why did I do that? Why didn't I just let ...

Ryder When she's gone, I shake my head at myself and head off to my room. I slam my fist into the wall on the way up, locking my door ...

Ryder Swallowing, I just nod and bring my knees to my chest, "Yeah. Okay."

Ryder I lose my smile, studying her, "Val? Y-you weren't okay with that, were you?"

Ryder I peck her on the lips once, "Do you?"

Ryder I smile and kiss her neck back.

Ryder I smile and kiss her jaw in return, studying her.

Ryder I smirk and accept her challenge, kissing her chin.

Ryder I glance at her and hesitate before kissing her forehead.

Ryder I smile at her reaction before looking back at the TV, noticing for the first time that nothing is actually playing.