The Best Friend Agreement

Regrets and arguments

Ivy’s P.O.V

I woke, my head pounding and the sunlight hurting my eyes. I looked at clock seeing it read 7am, why am I awake at this time? As for Ryder, he never came home last night, he must have hooked up with someone. I decided I needed more sleep, as I settled back down my bedroom door opened

“Ivy are you awake?” I heard Ryder say quietly, he sounded off

I looked at him, nodding my head. He made his way over to me, stripping down before climbing in next to me, sighing and looking at me…his eyes were full of regret. f**k! Yes he did hook up with someone last night…that person being that slut Ellie, it was written all over his face.

“Ryder why would you do that to yourself?” I sighed

“I don’t know. I am a f*****g i***t. I was drunk, horny and not thinking straight but that is not an excuse.” He said, the frustration and disappointment clear to hear in his strained voice.

“Then why did you not come to me? I could have helped you out with that rather than you ending up in bed with her. Ryder what were you thinking?” I said, shaking my head

I see the pain shooting through his eyes when I said those words to him.

“I clearly wasn’t thinking Ivy. I am such a f*****g i***t!” he groaned tugging as his hair

“I thought she was away. How did this even happen?” I asked

Ryder started from start, telling me what happened in the nightclub and how they went back to hers… the place she shares with Ryder’s f*****g brother, what is wrong with this girl? I should not be surprised about it. I was still disappointed at Ryder too for being this stupid. Yes I get that Ellie was his first but he done exactly what his brother done to him, it don’t make him much different from Devon. He went onto share details that I honestly did not need to know, even the thought of Ryder having s*x with her made my skin crawl especially since it was in the same damn bed she shares with Devon.

“Ryder stop. I do not want to hear those details…Jeeze.” I said rolling my eyes

“Sorry. Are you mad at me now?” he whispered

I could lie to make him feel better but I never to lie to him, not gonna start now

“Mad? No…Disappointed? Yes.” I said honestly

“That is worse. Ivy I am sorry.” He sighed

“It is fine, don’t worry about. And please do not be stupid enough to do it again OK?” I said

He nodded, ashamed of himself. I sighed, deciding I needed more sleep, too much info to take in at this time of the morning all at once, it has tired my brain out.

“I am gonna go for a long assed shower cause I feel disgusting.” He said

I nodded, snuggling back in bed, Ryder leaving my room to head for a shower. I honestly don’t know how this is gonna affect our little agreement we have got going on. How can I pretend to act like his girlfriend if she comes up, telling me she f****d him? Break up with him? Scream at him? Slap her? I don’t know and to be honest I don’t know if I could pretend to do any of those things.

I decided to stop thinking about it and get more sleep cause I had to go shopping later and find the perfect outfit for my date tonight. As punishment I am gonna drag Ryder shopping with me cause I know how much he hates it. I was excited for my date, it had been a while since I have had a proper date. I smiled to myself, thinking about it. I soon found myself drifting back off to sleep, hoping to at least get another 3 hours sleep.

*******

Ryder and I had been out shopping for a couple of hours now and I finally found my outfit for my date. Ryder was not amused with me taking as long to find something but he was told this was his punishment for screwing her, he soon stopped complaining about it.

“Sushi?” he asked “My treat?” he added smiling

He seemed a little better than what he did this morning when he got home. Ellie had text him, tried calling him but he ignored her, ended up leaving his phone at home.

“Yes please.” I said licking my lips

We headed out of the mall, down the street to the Sushi place we usually go, getting seated and placing our orders.

“Where is he taking you?” Ryder asked

“Not sure. I know we are going for dinner but that is all I know.” I smiled

“Are you sure that outfit isn’t a little too much for a first date? You don’t want him getting the wrong idea.” Ryder said

“Really? Who are you, my father?” I giggled

“No your best friend who is watching out for you, don’t want you doing anything you will regret that is all.” He said softly

“I am a big girl Ryder.” I sighed, shaking my head

He must have sensed I wanted to drop the subject cause he soon changed it.

“Talking about dates…you and I have a double date in a couple of days.” He said quietly

“With who?” I asked surprised

“Drake for the gym and his girlfriend. He asked me the other day, said it would be fun. I was gonna tell him no but then realised it would help make this thing believable.” He said

A double date, really? They were the worst, I hated double dates. He had a point, it would make this full things more believable.

“OK. I am sure I can deal with that for one night.” I laughed

“Thank You. What time you going out tonight?” he asked

“Jake is picking me up at 730pm. What is your plans for tonight?” I asked

“Nothing. Gonna have a night in, have some me time.” He shrugged

I nodded, smiling at him. A silence fell between us as we ate our lunch, things feeling a little awkward and I do not know why. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I pulled out, seeing it was Jake texting me.

Jake: Hey beautiful. I am looking forward to our date tonight x

I smiled, feeling my cheeks heat up a little as I read the text, he really was a sweet guy. I quickly text him back

Ivy: Hi, yes I am too! See you in a few hours xx

Once I sent it I looked up from my phone, looking back at Ryder and he looked a little annoyed at me

“What?” I asked

“You done texting him now? We are meant to be having to lunch together.” He said sounding pissed at me

What is up with him? Anytime he and I are doing anything he spends half the time on his phone.

“Excuse me? You have a cheek to lecture anyone about that.” I said equally annoyed

“What is that meant to mean?” he replied

“What the hell is wrong with you Ryder? You were find a few minutes ago.” I asked confused

“Nothing forget it. Can we go home now?” he hissed

I never had a chance to answer before he stood, paying the bill and walking out. I grabbed my things running after him, catching up with him before he got into the car.

“Ryder? What is going on?” I asked

“Nothing.” He snapped

“You know what Ryder f**k you? I will make my own way home and hopefully by the time I get home you will be in a better mood.” I hissed before walking away from him

He never said anything or came after me like he usually does if we have an argument. Instead he climbed into the car and sped off. I groaned in frustration. What is his problem? I am not gonna let his shitty mood ruin my night for me. If he wants to act like a child then he can go right ahead.