Chapter 21: Chapter Twenty-One

Kyla's POV

I get that it shouldn't come as that much of a big shock but still…Riley making out with Stein? I seriously can't believe it. She is always so reserved about her feelings for him, scared he wouldn't reciprocate them and now they are making out in the locker room. Did she come onto him, or it was the other way around? Did he return the kiss, or she had to literally beg him? That seems very unlikely, Stein is a playboy. Of course, he will be more than happy to have his fact pressed against another girls'. Meaning he is using her. Her love for him would cloud her judgement and I am almost sure she wouldn't care. Somehow, this is still my fault.

If he did, what was her response and who made the first move for a kiss. Come to think of it, it was really funny though. This was the guy I was supposed to fake falling in love with, so I guess this was supposed to hurt me. It doesn't. In a strange way, I was glad because it might mean he had feelings for her. His reputation should tell me something, but I preferred to be optimistic, for Riley's sake.

"I'm looking for Richard,” I say breaking the ice. Riley shoots daggers at me. It's understandable seeing as I just interrupted her make out session with her crush. I shouldn't lose sight of what I came to do, tell that piece of shit what I have in mind, but this is just so distracting, I can't believe it.

"I don't know where he is,” Stein responds before moving away.

"Alright then. I can see I'm clearly interrupting. I'll go now."

Making a big scene out of this would be huge progress for day two. That is, if I was still doing this silly dare which I now know has ulterior motives. Sadly, I'm getting out however I can, so I don't have to pretend anymore. The only thing I have and will do is find Richard. I anticipate he'll be at the yard so that's where I head next.

Just as I suspected, I see him from afar and increase my pace, to reach him faster.

His eyes twinkled in curiosity then shifted to surprise. His lips even twitched slightly into a smirk, and the moment he was in range, I raised my hands and delivered a resounding slap. I didn't give a fuck if others were watching. It felt so good to do that to him.

"That is for trying to treat me like I'm some slut on the street. This dare between the three of us is done and over with. Don't come close to me or I'll make you regret it. I swear it, Richard Lockwood,” I spat out and stormed out of the yard. Student were whispering amongst themselves, but I couldn’t care less. I got back to the hall and the news had spread really fast. Everyone was talking about it none stop. I don't care the consequences my actions are going to bring. I just want out.

"Kyla..." A familiar voice breathed out beside me.

"What do you want Ryder,” I asked and dropped a few books in my locker before recess would be over.

"I would like it if we could talk."

"There's nothing to talk about. I'm done with the dare, so I don't get why you still want to be close."

"Because I care about you,” I scoffed and threw my hair backwards.

"Fuck off." I shot him a massive glare and moved on.

"Hello Kyla,” Joanna says approaching me.

"What is it,” I said folding my arms.

"I see you found out about the bet though I don't get why you want to blame Ryder instead of the person who made it in the first place."

"And who would that be?" I asked curiously.

"I'll tell you, on one condition."

I listen keenly, waiting for her next statement. Every day I find out something new, something interesting. This should be good.