when we were young
chapter three
 

After classes, I went back to our apartment. When I parked my car, I heard shouting. I shut my car door and headed around the building to see Ryan and Ever arguing. Why the hell would they be fighting? I tried to catch words but they were speaking at the same time. I became overwhelmed with this and headed over to them. "Hey. Guys?" They kept yelling and not noticing me. I rolled my eyes, took a deep breath, and screamed, "GUYS!" They both jumped and looked over at me. Both had worried and nervous faces. I tilted my head to the side and gave a half smile, "What are you guys fighting about?" I asked.
"Nothing," they both said. Only it was a little too quickly.
Otherwise, I would have believed them. "Okay. Well, dinner, tonight?"
Ever nodded, "Sounds good." Ryan just looked at me. "You, too."
"Oh, sure." He gave a weak smile and I nodded. "Okay. Chili's sounds good?"
They nodded and I turned, rolling my eyes. When I got to the side, I hid at the corner because as soon as I left, the two started whispering.
"What happens when Peyton finds out?" I heard Ever say, sounding like she was on the verge of tears.
"And what about Cory?" Ryan added.
I gritted my teeth. What were they talking about?
"What would we do if any of them found out?" Ever asked.
"They'd hate us so we'd be forced to not talk to them." I heard Ryan say.
"But-"
"No but's." Ryan said.
Ever was not taking this. I knew she wouldn't. She hated being interrupted, and being told what to do.
"Alright." I was startled and stared in confusion at the grass. There was silence for a while, and I felt it was safe to peer around the side.
My mouth literally dropped.