Chapter 45--Liberating

I take a moment to compose myself, determined to focus on the game rather than the electrifying touch of Ryan's hands. God, it'd never been so difficult to play one game. Why does he keep distracting me so? I step forward and release the ball, watching as it glides smoothly down the lane, hitting the pins with precision. A cheer erupts from both Ryan and Ash, and I can't help but join in, feeling a rush of excitement. I've never had to do this before, with anyone else. I can't even remember the last time I had fun like this. It is liberating, sorta, and maybe what is more liberating is being able to flirt with Ryan publicly, knowing that pictures are being taken of us by the press around us and we will probably make the news tonight. I can already see the displeasure that's going to be on his parents' faces when we get back to his home. The entire game felt like a dance between Ryan and I. An intimate one that left me breathless and hot all over. I peer at Ash's sleeping form and I