I woke up to the blasting music of Scarlett 's iPhone X.The volume on that phone is unbelievable, it's equivalent to a speaker.I stretch my body by throwing my hands in the air and arching my back.I needed a massage after sleeping on the bus.I slept in the most uncomfortable position too.

I decided to distance my self from Ryder And Hunter by sitting in the window seat next to Scarlett.I thought that Ryder deserved his space to figure out his emotions and I believe that Hunter wasn't even speaking to me.

Scarlett has been more of a friend to me than any girl I've ever knew.She was so put together and looked like she really craved change in herself.

"Hey how are you mamas? You've been sleeping for like 3 hours" she asks worrisome.

"Really? And no I'm not doing too well.."

"Wassup? You know you can always be open with me"

She was right, I needed to be open and it was good for a change to have somebody to talk to.We haven't spoken a lot during the trip either.

"Ariel might be alive..." I say biting my lip in nerves of what she might say.

"Aerona that's not possible...Are you worried that Ryder might stray away?"

"If I'm being honest..yes.The way he describes her as this perfect human being , it makes me anxious."

"In the time I knew Ariel she was far from perfect.Love just blinds you sometimes.Look Aerona from what I've seen he's crazy about you.. you have nothing to worry about"

She sounded so sure of herself.

I didn't mention Hunter.He wasn't relevant to anything at the moment.Yet he was always in the back of my mind.

I know Ryder wants to be with me more than anything, he's done more than enough to prove it.But a person's first love will always be their last love.Ariel was Ryder's first everything, I could never compare to her.

But why the hell would she fake her death?!

That's so messed up to hurt people for so long.Would Ryder even forgive her?

I came to the conclusion that I was being delusional.Lux and Maddox were probably just bluffing to make Ryder nervous about our date or to get back at me about pushing Maddox in the garbage can at the beginning of the year.But what did I ever do to Lux ?

My eyes started to get weary and eventually my eyes closed into the blackness of my dreams.All I could witness was a tall young boy who resembled Ryder and a short curly haired girl who was supposedly representing Ariel.I've never really seen that many pictures of her so I guess this is how my mind interprets her.

They kept walking closer to eachother and all I could do was sit there and watch , I couldn't move.I was shaking out of fear and budging around to try and get loose of my seat.When I opened my mouth to scream for help there was no sound.The air filled my lung tightly until I felt a gripping on my throat.Its like I couldn't breathe.

Before you know it ... right in front of my eyes , their lips smack on each others and I've never seen something so passionate.Their kisses intensified with lip sucking and biting.Why wasn't Ariel in my position at the moment ? Why am i seeing a girl who is dead?

"Yo Cruise!!"

I'm shaken violently and my scream finally reaches through my mouth and into the air.My body was hot and as I tilt my head up it's him.He has his hand on my bare shoulder and his eyebrows are furrowed in worry.

"Are you good? I ain't mean to scare you , it's just we're getting off the bus now."

I couldn't help but stare.

His eyes were mesmerizing.Its like he was drawing me into his spell.

What is this feeling I have ? Goosebumps always fill my skin when he passes by and when he laughs my stomach always tends to flip around. I know he feels it too.

"No,no you're good , you're good" I stuttered nervously "I'm fine thank you Hunter"

" hey , if you ever need someone to talk to I'm here.Even when I'm at my worst too, just give me a call." He gives one of his infamous smirks.This smirk was more of a light and empty smirk.He looked so drain of everything and I wish I could be there for him like he is for me but he doesn't let me.

He doesn't really let anyone.

"Same here" I smile to hopefully encourage him to smile back happily.

He stares at me for a couple seconds and soon enough his lips formed the cutest face I seen all day.

His pink lips smiled harder than ever.

Words can't express how thrilling it is to see him happy for a change.Even if the feeling is temporary, to see it and to know that I caused that happiness is probably one of the best things I could ever do for him.

I gather my belonging and stand up off my chair next to Hunter.My ass my stings from sitting on a chair for so many draining hours.My neck was even more sore than the first time I woke up.I let Scarlett pass through the seats and walk ahead of me.

As we all walk through the bus aisle,Hunter and I were the last of the line.
Shuffling past bus seats the space between hunter and I got smaller and I could feel him behind me.His warmth travels up my spine from his breath.I felt a pressing on my ass and his hands slowly touching my hips.The arm that held my bag of belongings was the opposite hand from the one his hands were near.With my open hand... I slowly reach his hand and allow him to caress my waist.Our breathing was heavily synced.

Then all of a sudden ...

"Wahhhh!"

Plop! My ass went and tripped on the stairs that led to the bus doors. His touch distracted my train of thought and I didn't notice we had already been led to the exit.

"Omg are you okayyy?!!" I hear Scarlett shout.

"Aeronaaa!" Said a familiar voice.

My head pops up at the voice.

It couldn't be ...

Everyone surrounding the bus put focus on the woman.

Teachers and students were puzzled at what they were viewing.

She put her hand up for me to grab but I jus stared into blankness.

"It's time to go home"