Ivy
I received a text from Ryder this morning.
Ryder: "Hey, good morning."
I stare at it with confusion. Why is he texting me good morning? Is this a trap, or are we friends now? I quickly type a reply.
Me: "Good morning."
Ryder: "Sleep okay?"
Okay, now he is being weird. What does he care about whether I slept or not?
Me: "Um...yeah. You?"
Ryder: "No."
I stare at my phone for a moment, thinking he will send a follow-up text explaining why he didn't sleep well, but my phone stays silent.
Okay...what is the point of these texts?
I don't hear from him the rest of the day but my phone dings again in the evening.
Ryder: "Wanna come to my game tonight?"
I stare at the message for a few moments, my mind racing with questions. Why is he inviting me to his game? Is this a date or just
