Emily Harper
I took a step back and felt like I was going to faint. As though I didn't know the answer to his question. I wanted to tell him the truth all of this time, but I couldn't seem to form the words.
"Ryan, I..." I managed to croak out. "I..." My gaze passed from Ryan to the door behind him. I swallowed the lump in my throat. "I..."
"You what?" Ryan's voice rang with anger. "D-didn't I make myself clear that I never wanted to see y-you again?" His words slurred as he struggled to keep his footing.
"I... I... I..." I shook my head as best as I could. I knew what I truly wanted to say, but I hesitated to say it. I didn't want to embarrass him. I didn't want him to switch back to his giant angry self. "I just wanted to talk to you, Ryan."
Ryan's face darkened as he tried to pull
