Seventeen

So, well, after debating with myself for a short while, together with Vicki's persuasion, I had agreed to go on a walk with Ryan. However, there was no big deal in walking with him. And, between, it was a good idea. The streets were usually very silent at night, which meant people wouldn't have to see us together. I didn't want anyone from Twinkle Stars to see us, and think there was really a thing between us. 

Noticing he was in casual denim jeans pants, grey-colored hoodie sweater, and a canvas shoe, I knew he hadn't come here just after he had left the office. Okay, it was time to say something to him. I was tired of biting my lip, feeling shy. My heart had to stop beating this hard.

"So, you didn't go to work today?" I started, shortly after clearing my throat. 

He glanced at me, smiled. "I did. Raymond got on my nerves, so I left there by three."

"So, who did the work aro