Speak To Me

(Rylan)

"Ugh...I thought she would've called by now." I groaned, feeling my leg bounce up and down anxiously as I stared down at the phone.

Maybe she actually did get in trouble with her parents or something...shit. I knew I should've walked her up there. Maybe I will just send one more text..that wouldn't be too much would it?

I scrolled up, reading the previous messages I sent her as I narrowed my eyes, trying to think of what to say next.

To Tilly: Hey, just making sure you got into your place okay. Call me when you can.

To Tilly: Also..tonight was absolutely incredible..just wanted to add that.

To Tilly: Hoping everything went good with your mom.

Then I started to write out another text, knowing I was freaking pushing it but I couldn't help it..I felt like I was already in way too deep with this girl. She said she liked me..all these years she has had a thing for me. How incredible was that?! To Tilly: If it's getting too late, we can just talk tomorrow..I know it was a long day.

I was about to hit send when my phone suddenly started to ring, making my heart practically leap out of my chest.

"Hello?! Tilly?" I answered without even looking at the name.

"Rylan, this is Alder. Where is your sister right now." Alder suddenly snapped, causing my eyes to widen.

"My sister? Um..probably in her apartment..why? Is everything okay?" I asked worriedly.

"Is she alone? She didn't leave with that asshole did she?" He rushed, making me stand now.

"Who? Matteo? No fucking way. She actually called him out during dinner..my dad punched him in the face and everything..it was pretty awesome." I said, remembering the moment my dad punched him.

"Are you sure he didn't follow her or something? She didn't drink anything he gave her right?"

"She is with my dad at her place..so I'm pretty sure she is good. Matteo took off with her phone though.." Then it clicked.

"Fuck..did he call you or something?!" I gasped, realizing why he must've been freaking out.

"He took her damn phone? That explains it..and yeah, he fucking called me..He was having sex with some girl..he said it was Jolie. He even sent me a picture..a private one." Alder said angrily, making my eyes widen. Jolie is going to be pissed..and Matteo..he is a dead man

"I think it's from a long time ago though..Jolie's body..it looked a little thinner. Her curves weren't as full as they are now.."

"Okay..got it..you can keep that analysis to yourself...I'm good." I grumbled, not wanting to hear about Jolie's curves..

"Well, my flight is about to board, just..don't tell her I am coming back yet okay? I want to make a little stop along the way first." Alder stated, and I could feel a smile pulling at my lips.

"Need me to send you his address?" I asked slyly.

"Already got it from my Grandfather.." He explained and I should've known already..of course he did..

Why does everyone I know have these types of connections but me?!

"Hey, I gotta go..thanks Rylan for clearing everything up." And with that, he hung up the.phone, making me plop down on the couch before resting my head back.

Then my phone began ringing again.

"Did you need the address after all?" I grumbled, hearing a sniffle in response.

"W-what?" Tilly's small voice whispered as I shot straight up.

"Tilly! I thought you were my sister's boyfriend calling. Is everything okay? Did you catch a cold or something!?" I rushed out, feeling like I just fucked up royally..why the hell do I not read the damn names when people call?! "Rylan.....I didn't know who else to call.." She squeaked..the sound of her voice breaking my heart.

"What happened? Was there an accident or something?" I asked worriedly, starting to pace my living room.

Every sniffle she made caused my heart to ache more and more.

"My..my parents..they just told me..oh god.." She said, starting to cry now as I ran to get my damn shoes and keys.

"Tell me where you are, I will come and get you right now." I rushed, slipping on my sneakers as I practically raced to the door. "I..I'm not sure. I just started walking and now I'm by a gas station."

"You're outside by yourself..all alone?!" Is she freaking insane? Who knows what type of creeps are lurking out there this late. "I..I'm sorry..are you angry with me?"

"No..of course not..I'm just worried..everything will be okay. I will come and get you. Send me your location and I will drive there now." I said more calmly, taking the elevator to the garage before getting in my car.

"Just stay on the phone with me until I get there." I said, seeing her send me the location as I put the call on speaker phone.

"Okay." She whispered, her voice sounding so sad and broken as I actually felt fucking helpless right now..I just wanted to get to her and make whatever the hell happened better.

"Tilly, I want you to go into the store and tell the clerk that you are waiting for me okay? Say you got lost and your boyfriend is on the way." I instructed her, making Tilly go quiet as I realized what I just said..fuck..I'm putting way too much pressure on her aren't I? "I'm walking up there now." She whispered, prompting me to let out a deep breath as I tried to calm down.

"Hello..um..I got a little lost and am waiting for my boyfriend. Is it okay if I stay in here?" She said quietly, and that's when I heard a man speaking, telling her it was okay and that she could sit at the table in the back.

I will have to remember to thank the guy..usually people aren't so friendly, especially this late at night.

"Are you sitting down now?" I asked, just wanting to hear her voice and make sure she is okay.

"Yeah..I'm really sorry about this Rylan.."

"Hey, don't do that okay? I'm glad you called me..it makes me feel special if I'm being honest." I mumbled, making Tilly sniffle again as I turned onto the main street.

It took about fifteen minutes to get there and the whole time Tilly stayed on the call with me.

"I'm coming in now." I rushed out, putting the car into park as I quickly jumped out of it and ran towards the store.

I stepped inside, seeing an older man standing at the counter as he looked me up and down quickly..yeah..I was in my damn pajamas, but I didn't give a shit.

"You the boyfriend?" He asked, making me nod as he swiftly pointed to the back of the store.

I walked down the aisles, my heart pounding erratically as I finally reached the back..and there she was..

Tilly had on the same dress she wore to dinner..her eyes seemed red and puffy and her body was trembling as she held the phone to her ear.

"Tilly." I breathed, seeing her eyes snap up to mine as I didn't even hesitate one second.

I raced over to her, my arms circling around her small frame as I practically crushed her to my chest.

"Oh Rylan.." She sobbed, her face burying into my chest as she started to shake.

"I don't know what to do..I don't know where to go..I feel so lost.." She cried, making me pull back as I lifted my hands, brushing her tears away and wiping her nose with the sleeve of my shirt.

"It's okay, I'm right here with you...I'm right here Tilly, no matter what." I reassured her, making Tilly cry even harder.

"What happened Angel, can you tell me? Maybe I can help.." I said, going to stand as I helped her up with me.

"My..my parents...they..they said they're not my real parents..my sister..she..she.." Tilly began, making my eyes widen in shock as her words sunk in..

Tilly didn't even need to finish...I understood what she was trying to say..and what the hell! Her mom wasn't her real mom? Fuck..no wonder she doesn't know what's going on right now.

"Come on, let's get you some warm clothes and then we can decide where you want to stay for the night. I can get you a hotel or Jolie can stay with you if you like.." I whispered, making her peer up at me with those beautiful blue green eyes.

"Is it okay..if..if I stayed with you?" She asked softly and I immediately nodded my head, wrapping her in my arms once again as I couldn't help but kiss the top of her head in a comforting motion.

"Of course...you can stay for as long as you like." I said, feeling my stomach flip as I tried not to react..

This was a very hard time for Tilly and I had to make sure to be on my best behavior because she needs me to be there for her..and I won't be an ass.

Please Rylan..for once in your damn life..don't be an ass..