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Ryan
I had never been on a plane until I left for college.
Knox
u may never want to see me again after I tell u this because I know what books mean to you... but I didn’t read any of the assigned reading in high school English class. I cheated on every test.
We’ve shared nearly every facet of our lives, but I still haven’t been able to tell him everything.
I’m not ready to lose him.
Because I think my final secret may be a deal-breaker for him.
There’s one week of press left until the final two weeks of shows kick off. I was so looking forward to living in our little bubble at my place for the next seven days. I don’t know when I’ll be back, and I miss him already.
Chapter Forty
Knox
Ryan
Becks called. Pops has taken a turn. They aren’t sure he’ll make it through the night. My flight home leaves in a few hours. Becks will pick me up at the airport. I emailed my flight info to you.
Ryan
Enjoy every second you have with the guys. I’ll be back as soon as I can.
Ryan
I missyou already!
Damnit!
I hate that I’m not on that plane with her holding her hand through the tumultuous journey of emotions headed her way. I know how hard it is to lose someone so important to your life. For Ryan, her pops is one of the only people who showed her love after her father took that away from her.
So help me if her father makes things worse for her than they need to be I will take the asshole out. If only my fierce need to protect her didn’t clash with my packed week; she’s right, I need to spend all the time I can with the guys. But, if she asks, I’ll bail on it all and fly home.
Knox
i’m so sorry baby
Knox
whatever you need, just ask
Knox
hate that i’m not there with you - gonna have Cal get the cabin ready for you. No need to sleep on your sister’s couch.
Knox
you want me there, say the word and I’m on the next plane
Knox
let me know when you land
Knox
