Ryder's PoV: "Mhm... yes, ok, auntie!... I will talk to him, yeah. No, you're not causing me any problems!... I am sure, don't worry!... Ok, I love you, bye!" I ended the call, sliding my phone back into my pocket, turning to face Carter who was surprisingly already watching me. "It's everything all right?" He asked on a hoarse voice, lifting himself higher against the pillow, and fixing his slightly rebel curls. I nodded slowly, averting my gaze in embarrassment when I realized that just a few moments ago I was about to kiss Carter. Carter Matvey has been my crush since forever. He made me feel free, accepted, and when everyone else laughed at my girlish appearance, he kept on telling me how special and unique I was. When my own parents hated my guts

