Book 1: Chapter 8

Astrid

We decide to watch some movies downstairs.

“Can we make some popcorn first?” I ask.

“Sure, I’ll make it while you pick a movie.” I flick through the list; there are so many to choose from that I can’t decide. I close my eyes and press play on a random movie. Ryker sits closely beside me holding a large bowl of salty, buttery popcorn.

“What are we watching?” He asks.

“I’m not sure. I couldn’t decide so I closed my eyes and picked a random movie.”

“That’s cute,” He smiles; I giggle. The movie starts and it turns out to be a scary horror film. Halfway through it I have my face in Ryker’s shoulder, too frightened to watch the spooky parts anymore.

“You can hold my hand if you’re scared,” He says. I laugh.

“You wish!” I laugh.

“I do wish,” He says, grinning. I smile back at his confidence, and jump in fright when the monster appears on the screen, out of nowhere, capturing and killing the human who tried to get away.