I'm confused. This is the surprise. 
                          
I think Ryder notices my confused expression.
                          
"I thought maybe we could sit down and just talk. With a side of coffee and bagel maybe?" He smiles slightly. 
                          
"Oh yeah that's fine." I smile back and get out of the vehicle.
                          
The weather is a bit windy and the sun is out with clouds crowded around it. It feels a bit nice out here for a change. 
                          
We walk into the small cafe shop. Ryder surprises me by opening the door for me. I thank him and we head to a small booth in the far back of the shop. The walls are a creamy white color and there are dozens of booths that are a woody brown color. The interior looks more cozier than the exterior, you can say. 
                          
I slide into the booth and so does Ryder but instead of sitting beside me, he sits across from me. 
                          
Before I could start a conversation, we are handed menus from a girl who looks to be about my age. She has dirty blonde hair tied up in a high pony tail. Her face could be pretty but all the makeup smashed into her face says otherwise. She's wearing a red short sleeved shirt. Her buttons are all unbuttoned and she's wearing black pants. Her name tag stands out on her red shirt. 
                          
Rebecca.
                          
Okay..
                          
I also notice the way she's twirling a piece of hair and smacking her gum loudly. It's getting irritating. 
                          
"So what could I get you to drink?" She purrs and keeps her eyes on Ryder.
                          
"Just coffee, no sugar or cream. What about you Ariana?" He states and I notice his eyes are completely focused on me. 
                          
"Uh. Just water." I state and give him a small smile. The fact that he isn't paying much attention to the waitress and more on me kind of gives me joy. Not trying to brag, but it's comforting. Like even though, some girl who looks better than me. If she at least uncovered her face with all that makeup, he doesn't try to acknowledge it.
                          
"Okay. Would you like to order now or do you need a second?" She says and returns her attention back to Ryder. Her fingers are reaching for his biceps but he pulls away. 
                          
"Uh. Give us a second." He says and shuffles uncomfortable. 
                          
Rebecca seems shocked that he didn't cave in. She gives me a dirty look and walks off in a rush.
                          
"What was that all about?" I ask when she's out of earshot.
                          
"I don't know and I don't think I want to figure that out. Did you see all that Crayola on her face?" He says and snorts.
                          
"I thought that was your kind of girl."I tease.
                          
"Nah, I like my girls natural. Like you." He winks and smiles. I can feel my face warm up. And I don't know if it's just me but did the temperature just turn up abit?
                          
"Anyways, can we please discuss what you wanted to discuss." I state, changing the subject.
                          
"Sure, princessa." He smiles and grabs my hand from across the small space we have. 
                          
The booth is pretty small and his arms are pretty long. And again I think the room temperature has went up even higher. His hand overlaps my small ones. Unlike mine, his are warm. 
                          
"So. I know I just apologized today and you did forgive me. And I know you wouldn't really agree to it. Because it's all too fast. We admitted that we are in love with each other. And right now, I feel like the worlds happiest man. I have someone like you. And fuck, I really don't want to get in too much detail. But I've been thinking..-" he was cut off, by the same snobby waitress. 
                          
she handed us our drinks without a word. Ryder holds my hand firmly. And I feel like my stomach has exploded. And if I were able to look at myself, i probably look like a tomato. My breathing has quickened and I wish that stupid bimbo of a waitress hadn't interpreted Ryder. 
                          
What was he going to say? 
                          
"Would you like to order now?" She says with a scowl. 
                          
"Yeah, can I have the... Blueberry jumbo muffin?" I ask, ordering the first thing I see on the menu. 
                          
"Sure! Why not?" She mocks sarcastically in a high pitched voice. While she writes the order down on her mini notepad.
                          
"Um. Is there a problem?" I raise my eyebrows.
                          
"No problem. Just the fact that an attractive guy would ever want to be seen with an ugly fat loser like you." She spat.
                          
"Well the same attractive guy can't see anything with you. Your face is too caked up. And you should probably stop letting your younger sister do your makeup. It's really unattractive." I state and slide out the booth. Standing up and prepared to walk out when I feel something hot on top of my head.
                          
She. Did. Not.
                          
I turn around, completely shocked. She poured hot coffee on my hair. And let me just tell you, it's an unpleasant feeling. It feels like my whole head has been set on fire.
                          
Without thinking, I grab my ice-cubed water and throw the water at her face. Her makeup is running down, and let just tell you she definitely looks like a clown now.
                          
Her mascara is running down. And the foundation looks like it's melting. Her red eyeshadow is coming down and her eyeliner is as well. Yep, total clown face. 
                          
"Thank you for the great customer service." I smile and walk away. 
                          
I walk out of the shop and the cool air hits me. My hair feels sticky and smells like coffee. 
                          
What exactly just happened in there? 
                          
"Ariana, are you okay?" Ryder asks, joining me outside. 
                          
"Terrific." I smirk. 
                          
"What happened in there, ju-just wow." He seems a bit confused and I feel the same way. I don't know what got into me. 
                          
But just thinking about her face, and all that makeup running down. I feel a bit relieved. It just felt so good to get someone back. Even if I didn't know them. But, hey they deserved it.
                          
And then, I look at Ryder's expression. And laugh. We both laugh. We're doubled over laughing. I'm not sure if it's because we're both thinking about the waitress's reaction. Or her face after I washed it off with the water. 
                          
But right now, it feels so good to laugh. To laugh with someone like him. To have this stupid, weird moment with Ryder. 
                          
And I wouldn't want it, in any other way.

                          
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So I know, you all must hate me. I'm sorry okay . I've been super busy. And I promise to update faster. But, only a few more chapters left until I'm finally finished with BBL. 
                          
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