They always mentioned a yellow brick road but did they tell you about the red? It's been a week since the weird escapade in my living room and I sat on my bed as I combed my hair. I haven't seen or spoken to my mom since and I've been ignoring all her calls and texts. Whenever she would show up, I'd ask Carrie to lie for me and I'd make it my duty to be away from home whenever I knew Darcy would come over. I didn't hate her but I really didn't approve of what she did and I needed space. My phone started buzzing and I smiled as I saw Ryder's name flashing across the screen. "Hey you." I answered sweetly and he chuckled. "Hey baby, I'm outside." "Great! I'll be out in a second." I hung up the phone just as Carrie called my name and announced him and I smiled as I applied my lipstick be

