Ella's POV

　　I've been waiting for Ryan to barge in. To slam the door and yell. This time I waited for it, twisted my thumbs, and dreaded it. I played the yelling, the scolding, and the accusations over in my head. Mentally preparing myself for what was to come. Desperately trying to build up a wall that could protect me. How could I have been so stupid? Thinking she would be my friend? Was I that desperate and lonely?

　　I didn't even look up when he finally walked ...