Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)
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Xena's POV
"Yes, I've been thinking about it for a long time," I said, trying to mask the vulnerability in my voice.
"That's fantastic! Show me the designs as soon as you can. No rush though- whenever you finish is fine." Penelope clapped her hands together, flashing me that bright smile that could light up a room.
I couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth spread through my chest. "You're literally the best person in the world, you know that?"
"Anything for you. I owe you so much-this is nothing." The sincerity in Penelope's eyes made something inside me soften, a rare occurrence these days.
"Are you sure you don't need my help?" I asked, shifting my weight from one foot to the other. The words felt strange leaving my mouth. I wasn't used to offering help-I was used to doing everything myself.
"Nope, you just tell us the design you want," Penelope insisted.
Ryder nodded, turning toward his car. His casual confidence both irritated and attracted
me in equal measure.
"Fine, call me if you need anything," I replied reluctantly. The idea of handing over control to someone else-of standing by while others worked-felt like wearing shoes on
the wrong feet. Uncomfortable. Unnatural.
"Will do." Penelope waved goodbye, and I walked toward Ryder's car, each step feeling
heavier than the last.
Ryder's car, I stared absently out the window,
who handled problems, who never relied on anyone. Now, suddenly being asked to step back felt like having the ground
"Xena, look at me."
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my gaze away from the window, reluctantly meeting his eyes. Those intense green eyes that seemed to see right through every wall I'd carefully constructed.
with letting
feels weird," I admitted, hating the vulnerability in
he said,
defensively. "Why should I get used to it?" My voice came out deliberately difficult. This was familiar
so,"
so?" I looked at him, one eyebrow raised in
"For this, yes."
on playful. Ryder looked like he wanted to say something but
to change the subject. "Have you and
hands gripping the steering wheel tighter. "Nothing's been done yet. Given that both your birthday celebration and school
to the window. I could feel his surprise at my reaction. The old me would have been raging,
to pay them a visit. That garage is their
in surprise. "Why didn't I
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in confusion.
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