If My Memory Serves Me Right

Chapter 13

Cassandra's POV:  

On the car ride home I texted Ryan saying  

'Hey, I'm really sorry I've pissed you off, but it's my life and you aren't my dad, you can't dictate what I do(well neither can he really) can we please forget about this?'  

but he hadn't responded and it was almost 8 now. I had finished my HW and was curled up in sweats and a thin, loose, zip up on the couch. I would be in my room, but Emily's Army was way too loud for me while I was in my room. I stared at my phone not saying anything just waiting for Ryan to text back. He had received my message but was choosing to ignore me. I felt a single tear roll down my cheek.  

"You okay Cassy?" Cole asked coming into the room. I quickly wiped away my tears and nodded. "Whats wrong?" he asked,  

I sighed and said, "Oh nothing."  

"C'mon princess, tell me!" Cole said sitting down next to me.  

"Really, it's not that big of a deal." I whispered.  

"Cassy, do you think I'm that stupid? Tell me what's wrong right now!" he demanded.  

"Well remember how I told you that Ryan was ignoring me and you said he will come around?" I asked.  

"Yep!" he said popping the 'P' and giving me a smile.  

"Well he hasn't come around. I texted him and he read it but ignored me! I don't know what to do." I sighed. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me close to him, I was almost on his lap. I buried my head into his chest as he spoke.  

"Oh Cassy, just give it time. He would be stupid if he ignored you forever and I know he's not. Don't freak out, he's probably just jealous that someone asked you out. I mean even if he doesn't like you, as your friend he has the right to get jealous. Don't worry yourself too much princess." Cole said and he kissed my cheek.  

"Thanks I'm going to go to bed." I said. Cole nodded and let me up.  

"I love you." I said giving him another hug.  

"I love you too." he whispered. I walked out of the living room and ran into Joey, who look confused and slightly angry.  

"Hey." I smiled.  

"Hi." he said before running into the kitchen and living room area. Suddenly I heard yelling. "DUDE WHAT THE HELL? THAT'S MY SISTER DID I NOT MAKE IT CLEAR? SHE'S OFF LIMITS." Joey yelled.  

"Dude, calm Down! Nothing is going on between us!" Cole yelled back.  

"Nothing going on? NOTHING GOING ON? I saw you guys! I heard you too! Don't bullshit me Cole. I told all of you she's off limits." Joey screamed.  

"Look, even if I wanted something between us, it wouldn't happen. She has a date on Saturday!" Cole said. Dammit Cole, I didn't want him to find out, at least not yet.  

"Oh. She does? Well good for her, uh sorry Cole." Joey said. God Joey is protective but I'm not going to lie, it was nice. As I was about to walk up the stairs my phone buzzed. It was Ryan  

'Hey, Cassy. I'm sorry I was such an ass. I just don't want you getting hurt but I understand its your life and your decision. Please don't hate me! I love you Cassy.'  

I smiled wide.  

'It's okay. I love you too Ry.'  

I clicked send and ran back into the living room.  

"Hey Cole, guess who just texted me back?" I squealed and he smiled.  

"Aww good! I told you he'd come around!' Cole said and I gave him a huge hug.