The Best Friend Agreement

Getting Away

Ryder's P.O.V

“f**k!” I hissed kicking the wall in frustration as soon as I was outside of the gym

I thought I was over this...over her but the way my full body went weak when Ellie touched me told me otherwise...I could feel my heart breaking all over again. Ivy reached for me, pulling me into her chest, hugging me tightly.

“Why is this still hurting this much?” I said sadly

“Cause you loved her Ryder...think you still do.” Ivy whispered

I pulled away, looking up her, her eyes looking down at me a softness to them

“I don’t want to Ivy but I can’t stop. I am such a pathetic excuse of a man. I just want it to stop hurting.” I sighed

“I know you do Ryder and you will in time but the heart aint an easy thing to heal.” She said stroking my cheek with her thumb “And you aint pathetic…she is a b***h that never deserved you in the first place.” She added

I needed to get away from here, out of this damn place for the night. I needed a distraction, not my usual distraction…hooking up, something different.

“Ivy can we get out of here? Can we drive somewhere and stay there for the night. I need a distraction.” I asked hopeful

“Yes of course. Anything you want.” She smiled

“What about my parents beach house? I have a key for it. We can drive up there, go to that amazing little Italian restaurant that you love and then just wonder around?” I said

“Sounds like a good plan. I love that beach house. I used to love when our family’s spent the summer holidays there. We had always had fun.” She smiled brightly

We headed back to the apartment, grabbing a few things to take with us. I called my parents letting them know I was using the beach house for the night. It was a two hour drive from where we stayed. As we drove Ivy had the radio on, as loud as it could go, singing along even though she was terrible but that never stopped her singing all the time. I smiled as I listened to her, she always had a way of making me feel better. I reached over, giving her knee a quick squeeze and I see her out the corner of my eye looking at me

“Thank you.” I smiled

“That is what I am here for bestie.” She smiled widely

I chuckled before turning my full attention back on the road. As I drove the kiss Ivy and I shared last night started playing in my head. I was not expecting it to feel that way especially with Ivy cause there has never been anything like that between us. I have never thought of her in that way. Yes she is beautiful with a heart of gold, to me though she has always been my best friend and I never wanted anything to ruin that. That never stopped me thinking about how that kiss made me feel...how it made her feel. I felt the way her body responded to my lips on her. I am hoping it was only a caught up in the moment kind of thing cause I was hurting after seeing Ellie and well Ivy aint been laid in a while, gonna put it down to that. I decided instead of worrying about it I would push the thought to the back of my mind.

*******

I was waiting out of the small terrace at the back of the house that looked right into the beach as I waited for Ivy to get ready for dinner. I smiled at the view, making me feel at peace for a moment. It really was a beautiful view. I got pulled out of my thoughts when I got a text through. I grabbed my phone, the peacefulness soon disappearing when I see who it was…Ellie. I had not deleted her number yet, I could not bring myself around to do it for some reason. I rolled my eyes opening it

Ellie: Ryder I am sorry. I miss you. I made a mistake.

Is she f*****g being serious right now? How dare she? A mistake? A mistake would be her cheating on me with some random stranger…fucking my brother behind my back, then leaving me for him, that is more than a damn mistake…that is heartless and cruel.

Ryder: Well I don’t miss you. A mistake? You were having an affair with my brother…you left me for my brother…that aint a mistake, that makes you a heartless b***h. Leave me alone Ellie. I do not want you anymore. I am with Ivy and I aint gonna let you ruin that for me. Don’t text me again or I will tell my brother exactly what you are up to.

Ellie: Ryder please? I don’t love him…I still love you.

Ryder: Well I do not love you. You and I are done

I felt my heart beat speed up with her words even though she probably does not mean them. I know what will happen if she keeps going on this way I will give into her and she knows it. I am weak when it comes to her. And I hate myself for knowing I would do that especially after what she done to me.

“f**k!” I hissed grabbing my hair in frustration

“Ryder are you OK? What happened?” I heard Ivy’s voice say from behind me

“Ellie. She just text me, telling me she was sorry, telling me she still loved me…missed me. I wish she would let me be.” I hissed angry

Ivy soon appeared in front of me, making me look at her. For a moment Ellie disappeared from my head when my eyes fell on Ivy. I swallowed hard, my eyes trailing her body, falling on the skin of her stomach that was showing. What the f**k? Why am I even looking at her this way? I have seen her in her underwear, in mini dresses, bikinis ect… and not once did she steal my attention the way she is right now.

“Ryder?” I heard her say sounding confused

Shit! I cannot believe I done that. I quickly pulled my eyes away from her body, looking at her face. She had a confused look on her face, her cheeks flushed

“Sorry.” I said nervously, rubbing the back of my neck

I felt like a creep with the way I just looked at her. I could tell by the way she was swaying a little she was feeling uncomfortable.

“Ivy I am sorry. I should not have looked at you like that.” I said sadly

“It’s OK. Forget it. Did you say Ellie text you?” she said changing the subject

“Yes.” I sighed, passing her my phone, letting her read the texts

I see her full face change, the anger clear to see in her eyes.

“Can that b***h not get a hint? Ryder please tell me you are not thinking about it?” she said worried

“Trust me. I do not want to but you know as well as me if she continues I will give into her…she knows it too. Ivy I need to find a way to stop that happening. I need someone who is gonna distract me from her.” I said running my hands through my hair

Ivy stepped into me, taking my hands in hers, looking me straight in the eye

“Listen to me Ryder, do not go back to her she is only gonna break your heart again. You can do better. Maybe you should try start dating again, mean actual dating not screwing around. You deserve better than her Ryder. You are a guy with heart of gold, she does not deserve you OK?” She said, not taking her eyes off me once as she spoke those words to me

“I know Ivy. I just wish it was that easy. How can I start dating when I am meant to be in a relationship with you?” I said, chuckling at the last part

“Oh yes, forgot about that part.” She giggled “Well until we “break up” we just gotta be the hottest couple around, rub it in their faces.” She smirked

“You do realise that means kissing and touching right?” I smirked back

“Yes I know. I am sure I can allow some of that.” She giggled

I pulled her into my chest, hugging her close and kissing the top of her head

“You are the best Ace. Let’s forget about her and go eat. I don’t wanna think about her…about them. I want a good night with my best friend. You look really good by the way, your ass looks good in those jeans.” I replied, chuckling at the last part

“Perv!” she laughed, pushing me away from her

“I could not resist.” I laughed, following her out

I decided to leave my phone in the house, concentrate on Ivy.