Ryder… can you pretend to be my boyfriend?” This came as a shock to me. I was silent for a while, as I opened my mouth to say something, but before I could get a single word out, Delilah leaned in and pressed a peck against my cheek. I stood frozen. It was so quick. She pulled back after and smiled. “That settles everything,” she said, as she turned over and walked away. I didn’t move. Hell, I didn’t even blink. My brain was still trying to process what just happened. What the hell was that? I raised a hand to my cheek. I couldn't explain why my body had suddenly locked up. I should have said something. Stopped her. Told her I hadn’t agreed to anything yet. But instead, I just stood there like a damn fool, watching her disappear down the hallway. As I turned to leave, an argument

