Not So Typical

Ryder Lynn, 17 years old, junior, and a Beacon Hills native. Spoken for.

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DATE NIGHT || RYLEY

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Everything that happened next was a blur. Marley suddenly woke up in a hospital bed and she felt alone. No one was in there with her until a nurse came it. It was Ryder’s mom and she smiled at the familiar face. Her smile soon faded as two police men entered after. They had a few questions for Marley considering her bite was similar to those who had shown up dead recently. “I really don’t want to talk right now. I just want to see Ryder and then my dad.” Melissa’s face scrunched up at the mention of her son’s name. “Ryder and I are trying our best to be friends and get along for the sake of you and my dad. So we went to a movie and went swimming. It was stupid for me to go out into the woods but I’m a naturally curious person. I saw this wolf like thing and it bit me. That’s all I wanna say. Now can I see Ryder so he knows I’m okay?” Marley looked to the cops annoyed and the nodded letting her know they’d be back sometime tomorrow to get a full report. Melissa put on a warm smile and went to get Ryder.

As she left the room Marley pushed a button on the bed to raise herself up though it still slightly hurt to move even if it was by the bed. She looked to see Ryder come in and a huge smile came onto her face. “You stayed!” Marley had a feeling he would but for it to be confirmed it made her feel that much better.

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Melissa tried to get Ryder to go home and change his clothes, or at least get a shirt and some shoes. But rather than go himself, Ryder called in a favor from Jake to drop off clothes for him at the hospital. There was no way that Ryder was leaving before he knew about Marley. Once Jake dropped off his stuff, Ryder washed off Marley’s blood in the nurses locker room showers. His mom kept him updated, telling him that Marley was stable, but he still shook as he watched his girlfriend’s blood drip down the drain. 

Hours passed before Melissa came to tell him that Marley was awake. ‘She’s up, and her vitals are good,’ she said, facing Ryder and Chris Rose in the waiting room. ‘But she only wants to see Ryder at the moment,’ Melissa said with a slight wince as she looked to Chris. Marley’s father turned a hard glare on Ryder, looking him over. “Look, we can deal with this after I see her,” he muttered, rolling his eyes as he left Chris behind and let his mom lead him back to Marley’s room. 

Walking in, it was hard to see her lying in the hospital bed. But some of her color had come back and the blood was gone. “Of course I stayed,” he said, moving over to sit on the edge of her bed carefully. Ryder raised his hand and brushed her hair back. “I was so scared,” he admitted, brow furrowed as he swallowed and looked her over. He leaned down and pressed a long kiss to her lips before pulling back. “I love you,” he murmured, resting his forehead to hers. “How do you feel? What did the doctors say?”

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DATE NIGHT || RYLEY

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Marley was in too much pain to answer Ryder. She did her best to motion to her jacket but it was too painful to move. She kept wincing and groaning in pain and finally her eyes landed on his. When he told her he was going to take care of her, she believed him. She let him take her back to her car and managed to get in the passenger seat with his help. She was barely able to keep his shirt pressed against her wound but she somehow managed to do so. She groaned the whole way to the hospital and felt herself getting woozy and as if she was going to fall asleep but she knew that was the worst thing for her to do.

As they arrived to the hospital Marley waited for Ryder to get out and carry her in. Thank goodness the first person they saw was Ryder’s mom. Seeing the blood dripping from Ryder’s shirt his mom and other doctors rushed to her aide. She held onto Ryder’s hand for as long as she could not caring if anyone thought anything of it. Shortly after a doctor told him he couldn’t go in with her and it broke Marley’s heart. All she wanted was Ryder by her side but she knew how these things worked.

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To think that he’d been joking about horror movies, only for his life to turn into one. It was hard to drive with tears stinging in his eyes, but he pushed it down because Marley needed him. He nearly drove up onto the curb when they arrived outside of the ER. He just ran around and lifted Marley out, carrying her inside. They were just lucky enough to run into his mom. Shirtless, shoeless, and covered in blood, a flurry of people came rushing to Ryder and Marley. She was taken from his arms, but he found her hand to hold, stumbling through the hallway as he held on.  And then he was being stopped, his mom holding him back as the team of doctors and nurses pushed Marley away, leaving him staring after. 

‘Ryder, honey, what happened?’ Melissa asked, leading him over to a chair and forcing him to sit down. “We - we were swimming in the lake and she heard something,” he said, his eyes staring at the tiled floor that was cold against his feet. “Then I heard her scream. I don’t know - I don’t know what happened in the woods. It look like something bit her,” he said, looking up into his mom’s eyes. “I think something bit her.”

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DATE NIGHT || RYLEY

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Marley cheered and clapped as Ryder jumped in the water. She laughed when he splashed her and shook her head. “There’s no way this is cold. It feels amazing!” Marley leaned in to kiss him before splashing him back and started to swim off from him. She got a couple of feet away from him and heard something in the distance. “Did you hear that?” Marley listened closer and it sounded like someone was out there with them. She tried to shrug it off and swam back towards the dock and she heard it again. “Okay, well, I seriously hear something. I’m gonna go check it out.” She climbed up the dock and slightly shook her body before struggling to get her clothes back on over her wet body.

She turned back to face Ryder and put a smile on. “Sorry, it’s the Rose instinct in me. I hear something out here I have to go check it out. Blame my father. I’ll be right back. If I’m not back in ten minutes then come after me but I should be back before then.” She laid down on the dock to press her lips against his quickly before making her way towards the woods area.

She pushed her wet hair back and went into hunter mode. Not that she had any weapons on her to defend herself it was just natural instinct with everything her father had been teaching her the last couple of years. Marley knew it was stupid to be out here by herself with nothing to protect her and she could hear her father yelling at her for it but just like her father she was curious about the slightest of noises. How could she not be? Lately people have been showing up dead due to wild beasts in the woods but Marley and her family knew what it really was. After not finding anything Marley satisfied her curious mind enough and made her way back towards the lake. She had mentally decided to strip down completely naked to make it up to Ryder for walking away. She stepped on a few sticks and they cracked under her foot but shortly after she heard another cracking noise. She froze in place and felt like something was watching her from behind. She slowly turned her body partially around to see if it was what she thought it was and her orbs grew twice their size when Marley came face to face with her first werewolf ever. She wanted to scream but she couldn’t. She wanted to move but her body wouldn’t let her. Suddenly, the figure jumped and came after her knocking her down. 

She opened her eyes after hitting the ground and the creature was on top of her body. She didn’t think she would make a sound but she managed to scream as it snarled at her. “Ryder!” The next thing she knew this animal was dragging her and the screams wouldn’t stop. Someone had to have heard her. Luckily, she wasn’t dragged for long before this monster decided to bite her on her right side. Marley’s hunter instincts came out and she managed to get up and run back towards the lake. She managed to get close enough to where it was okay for her body to give out. She fell to her knees and caught her breath but it hurt each time to breathe. She lifted her tank top and saw this huge gash on her lower right side of her abdomen. She gently pressed her fingertips against it but it hurt too bad. “Ow!” She scrunched up into a ball screaming from the pain.

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Ryder leaned in to kiss her, laughing when he got a face full of water. “You sneak!” he laughed, chasing after her into the water. When she paused, he turned to look out back towards the shore. “No, I didn’t hear anything...” As he followed after her though, he definitely heard something. “Marley, come on, just stay in the water,” he said, following her over to the dock. When she climbed out, he sighed and treaded water. “This is seriously how every horror movie starts,” he warned her in a grumble. But he knew his girlfriend. If there was anything out there, she could easily take them down. Marley had more power than most of the defensive line of the lacrosse team. 

“If you’re not back in five minutes, I’m coming after you,” he said, pulling himself up to give her a kiss. Freaking French hunter family always having to look after things. He sighed and moved to float on his back in the water, studying the stars in the sky. Only his girlfriend would get out of the lake and chase after a sound in the middle of the night. He started counting in his head, deciding that even five minutes was too much time to give her. 

When his stomach started twisting in nerves, he swam back over to lift himself onto the dock, using his shirt to dry himself off most of the way and ditching his boxers so he could pull on his jeans. Everything else was forgotten when he heard a scream of pain. “Marley??” he turned and ran, seeing her on her knees just outside the line of trees. “MARLEY!” He reached her and nearly threw up at the sight of her side. “I’ve got to take you to a hospital,” he said, reaching down to lift her up into his arms. Was it faster to call an ambulance or drive her himself? Fuck it, he’d have to drive. “Marley, where are your keys?” he asked, trying to get her attention beyond the pain. “Baby, I swear I’m going to take care of you, but we need your keys!”

Her blood was everywhere and he didn’t know if this would be too late. Getting back to her car, he felt around her pockets, his hands shaking as he pulled the keys out of her jacket. Ryder got the car unlocked and set her down in the passenger seat. “Keep this pressed to the wound,” he said, his boy scout training kicking in from too many years ago as he pressed his shirt into her side. It looked like something had bit her - something big. Closing the door, Ryder ran around to climb into the driver’s side, speeding off towards the closest hospital and praying that his mom was on shift. 

[thatwildgabby]

DATE NIGHT || RYLEY

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Marley gently kissed him back and as the movie went on Marley quickly rose the armrest between them so she could hide in his shoulder at each jump scare. As the movie ended Marley looked to him her eyes growing wide. “I’m not big on shark movies but nothing will ever be more exciting than Jaws.” She rose up from her chair and made her way down the steps and back towards her car. Climbing in she made her way towards the lake with Ryder. It was dark enough now that no one would be out there so swimming would be easy for the young couple. Parking nearby Marley quickly got out and made her way towards the dock everyone would jump off of to get into the lake. 

She quickly shed her clothes but kept her bra and underwear on not quite ready to skinny dip just yet. She dove into the water and it felt so refreshing. It was common sense for everyone in Beacon Hills not to swim this late especially with all the bodies appearing in the woods and near the lake but people still didn’t listen. Plus, if anything really bad happened Marley was trained enough to know what to do thanks to her father. “Jump in! It feels amazing!”

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"You just like the music,” he teased, gathering up their trash to get rid of. It wasn’t a long drive to the lake. And thankfully, when they arrived, there was no one else around. “This feels like the beginning of a horror movie,” he thought to himself. But rather than repelling him, it got Ryder out of the car faster to follow after her. Besides, they’d done this before. “The water’s going to be freezing,” he winced as he came up onto the dock behind her. Then again, nothing was so motivating as seeing Marley strip down. Ryder took off his shirt, ditched his shoes and socks, and got rid of his jeans so he could stand in just his boxers. 

“I know you’re probably lying, but I’m coming in anyways!” he laughed, taking a few steps and jumping off the end of the dock into the water next to her. He came back up and swam over to be closer to her. “By amazing, did you mean frigid?” he laughed, splashing some water towards her. 

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DATE NIGHT || RYLEY

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Marley looked down blushing as Ryder spoke and she entered the theater with him. Marley looked around the place the whole time making sure no one saw them. Even if they did they could play it off as being just friends but she’d rather be safe than sorry. As Ryder got the tickets Marley looked to him with loving eyes as he ordered popcorn for her. She took the bucket and gently nudged him as he spoke about Blake. “You better be. Though she does have a nicer butt than I do.” Marley laughed as she made her way to their assigned movie theater and took a seat all the way in the back to be sure no one caught them. 

Marley got comfortable and took a few bites of her popcorn as the previews were playing. She looked to him and whispered, “I’m really glad we were able to get out tonight. I missed these nights.”

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As the previews began to play and the lights dimmed until the theater was dark, Ryder relaxed in his seat next to Marley, knowing that no one was going to bother them for at least two hours. When Marley spoke up, Ryder turned to look at her, smiling at her words. “I’ve missed date nights too, babe,” he said, leaning over for a quick kiss. The movie turned out to be the perfect thing to get Marley closer to him. Every jump scare nearly sent her into his lap. “We’re never going somewhere with sharks,” he mused at one point. 

By the end, the armrest between them had been pushed up in favor of cuddling between their seats. “I know Jaws is a classic,” Ryder said as the lights came up at the end, “But this movie was way more exciting.”

[thatwildgabby]

DATE NIGHT || RYLEY

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Marley couldn’t help but giggle when Ryder responded to her presence. She quickly kissed him back and nodded as he spoke. “Okay. I’m super excited for tonight.” Marley finally set her eyes on the puppies but was soon being pulled by Ryder. She had a huge smile on her face as each kiss was placed on her lips. “As long as I can get extra butter on my popcorn you can have all the gross hot dogs your heart can desire.” Marley made it to her car and shook her head as he spoke up about the movie. “No, it’s totally cool. I like being able to get that close to you in a movie theater anyway.”

Marley climbed into her car and made her way towards the movie theater. As she parked she quickly got out of the car and soon laced her fingers with Ryder’s but just as quickly pulled them away. “Maybe we shouldn’t hold hands until we get into the dark theater.”

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“Mm good answer,” he grinned, opening up her door for her. Ryder walked around to climb in himself, buckling in and relaxing into the seat. It wasn’t a long drive from the shelter and soon they were at the theater. When she took back her hand, Ryder pouted but nodded in agreement. “Alright, but I’m definitely stealing some kisses in the theater,” he said, shooting her a wink. Reluctantly, Ryder walked with a little more distance between them as they made there way to the movie theater. If their parents caught them, they could just say that they were trying to get along for them.

“Two tickets for The Shallows,” Ryder said. Once they were set with their snacks, Ryder let Marley lead them to the top of the seats for a good spot. “Popcorn with extra butter for my lady,” he said, handing over the bucket. “You know that while I’m staring at Blake, I’m thinking of you, right?” he grinned.  

[thatwildgabby]

DATE NIGHT || RYLEY

Marley was excited to be going out on a date with Ryder. Just the two of them. It was even harder now to keep their relationship a secret. It was also hard to see her dad go out on dates with Ryder’s mom. It made her stomach churn and twist. Either way she was in her bedroom getting ready not wanting to get too dressed up and wanting something somewhat comfortable and easy to get out of when they did end up going skinny dipping after the movie. Marley had decided on a pink tank top and skinny jeans and quickly throwing a light jacket over her tank top not wanting her dad to freak out over it. She made her way downstairs to say goodbye to him before getting asked what seemed like a million questions. “Dad, I’m just going on a date. I promise it’s not with Ryder either. I’m broadening my horizons or whatever.” Marley kissed her father on the cheek goodbye before he stopped her once more warning her that there were more sightings of werewolves around. “I’ll be careful dad. I promise.” Marley smiled before heading out to her car and rushing over to pick Ryder up from work. 

She arrived and parked in the back before climbing out of her car and she quickly entered the building knowing Ryder was closing down. “I’m here! Do you need help cleaning? Playing with puppies? Adopting any last minute puppies?”

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When Friday came, Ryder made sure to wear clothes that he didn’t mind getting some of the lake mud on them. His eyes darted to the clock on the wall enough that his boss noticed. ‘Got some place to be?’ Dr. Deaton said warmly. “That obvious?” he chuckled. “Marley’s picking me up from work today.” And the anticipation of seeing her made time pass by agonizingly slow. With their parents getting engaged, it was twice as hard to keep his relationship with Marley a secret from them. Ryder knew that it would only complicate things for them, rather than help. So they snuck around, but they made it work. 

‘Don’t forget to check the locks,’ Dr. Deaton said as he headed out for the night. ‘Goodnight, Ryder.’ “Goodnight, Deaton,” he called back, washing his hands off. Just as he was wondering who would break into an animal shelter, his girlfriend let herself in the back. “Jesus, Marley,” he laughed, drying his hands off. “You nearly gave me a heart attack.” Once she reached him, he gave her a hello kiss. “We just have to check the locks and then we can leave.”

Once everything was locked up, Ryder took Marley’s hands and pulled her away from the new puppies, enticing her with a kiss so that they could get out the door. “Come on, I’m ready for some popcorn and a hot dog that’s been sitting in the same spot for too long,” he chuckled, locking the last door behind them before following her out to her car. “If you don’t want to do sharks, we can just see whatever movie is playing next when we get there.”

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Texts || Ryley

Marley: As long as I can hide behind you from time to time then I'm okay with that.

Marley: You're such a guy!

Ryder: Babe, your ancestors were hunters. How are you scared of sharks?

Ryder: Like I can help that :P

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Texts || Ryley

Marley: Eh, do sharks kill people in that one?

Marley: Haha, I could be okay with that.

Ryder: Judging from the trailer... They kill multiple people xD

Ryder: SCOREEEEE

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Texts || Ryley

Marley: That works for me! What movie do you wanna go see?

Marley: Hm. Maybe instead of a picnic why not a late night swim in the lake?

Ryder: Let's see that one with the sharks!

Ryder: Ooo now we're talking. I'm thinking skinny dipping

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Texts || Ryley

Marley: Haha, of course!

Marley: We could do both! When would you want to do this?

Ryder: How about Friday when I get off work? If you pick me up, we can head straight for the movies

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Texts || Ryley

Marley: Details...unnecessary details.

Marley: Haha. Ummm, well, there isn't much to do around here!

Marley: Maybe a movie? Or a late night picnic by the lake?

Ryder: This is why we're going to college out of state :P

Ryder: Why not both? -the crowd lifts me onto their shoulders and cheers-

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Texts || Ryley

Marley: You can't show me really cute puppies and expect me to be responsible, Ryder!

Marley: I want them all.

Ryder: This is why you don't work here with me

Ryder: Moving on from puppies

Ryder: What do you want to do for our next date night? I'm thinking anything other than Breadstixx

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Texts || Ryley

Marley: I'm doing well !

Marley: Okay but we need to adopt them all.

Marley: Seriously we're adopting all of them Ryder.

Ryder: Babe, you were supposed to say we couldn't adopt them

Ryder: You're the responsible one!

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Texts || Ryley

Ryder: Hey love

Ryder: How are you doing?

Ryder: Work is passing as fast as a sloth :( But the puppies are cute

[Ryder has sent you 3 photos]

Ryder: As long as I don't name them, I won't try to steal one. Probably.

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Worth Fighting For

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Marley was glad when Ryder stated she was it for him. She was even happier he agreed to make it work with her. “I love you, too. You’re everything for me and so much more.” Marley smiled as he nudged her nose. Moments like these were the ones that reminded her why she had loved him so much. They reminded her of the Ryder she first fell in love with and the one she was certain she was going to be in love with for the rest of her life. “We can apply to the same colleges this year that way there’s no way we will be separated. I can get a part time job so we can start saving up before graduation. That way we can live in an apartment and not in a dorm.” Marley’s eyes were glowing as she kept speaking. “Plus, living in this house will give us a chance to see if we really can live together which I’m sure we can. I think we’ve proven we can get through anything together.”

Marley leaned in and kissed him again. This time she held it for a long time. Even though they had just seen each other and kissed a few times as he arrived she felt like she hadn’t kissed him in so long. Maybe because they really needed each other right now during this time.

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Ryder nudged her nose as they broke apart, feeling his worries begin to fade as she got excited and started to plan. He could always ask for a raise at the animal shelter. And he could definitely be better at saving his money. From today on, no more comic book store trips. “You’ve just figured it all out,” he grinned, humming as their lips met again. As he tilted his head, the kiss turned into something deeper that had him pulling her body in closer to his own. After so many times of pulling apart only to fall back together again, Ryder knew that Marley would be the one he always came back to. Imagining living with her, marrying her, it wasn’t hard to do at all. She made him better. 

When he truly ran out of breath, Ryder pulled a little further back. He reached behind her for the television remote, clicking it off as he rolled on top of her. “We don’t need Kardashians watching over this part,” he teased, leaning down to kiss her again. Things were starting to feel right again. If he could just focus on Marley and not think about their parents, then he knew they’d both be okay.