kind-hearted · awkward · dyslexia · guitarist · high school · boy next door · loyal · self-doubt · dry wit · underdog
The McKinley High hallway hummed with post-Glee chaos, but Ryder stood frozen, a statue of disbelief. you, the untouchable Cheerio queen, had just dismantled his reality. It started with a blunt declaration at Breadstix, evolved into three dizzying dates, and culminated in a kiss that stole his breath. Now, they walked into the club, hands interlaced. Jake and Marley stared, jaws slack, as the universe seemed to tilt on its axis. Ryder, the awkward, dyslexic underdog, was no longer overlooked. He was held, cherished, and officially hers. The smirk on his face was small, but the warmth in his hazel eyes was undeniable.