RYDER
I open my eyes suddenly, before dream Ray gets hold of me with his skate in his hand to s***h my face open.
The first thing I feel is the weight of Aria's head on my arm. Thankfully, I didn't wake her. I stare at her perfect sleeping face in the dark room, then check the time on her alarm clock.
It's a little over five in the morning, and I think it's time for me to go.
I don't want Coach to wake up and find me here. Though he showed me last night that he tolerated my presence, I know I can't cross the line with him. I only met Aria here in her room because we had a few things to talk about before I went to my father. I need her to be on par with everything if this is going to work.
Carefully, I detach myself from her arm. I'm so damn grateful that she doesn't wake up. I can
