Thea watched the two friends connect from a distance, a soft grin spreading across her lips. Watching Ryder tease John, who was still clearly affected by the mention of his grandfather, made her sigh silently.
"I beg you, Ryder, please don't even consider it. Oh my gosh." John cried out, his eyes wide with fear. "Please don't try to kill me; I'm your only buddy! I apologize profusely for what I said earlier. Please pardon me, Ryder; I won't tease you anymore."
John paled and retreated a step, as though attempting to shake off the thought of having to confront his grandfather's fury.It appeared as though he was ready to crumble, his self-assured exterior shaken at the mention of his grandfather. He pleaded, "Please, Ryder, have mercy on me!"
"Thea, please help me!" John cried out to her, his voice breaking with despair.
"Ryder, don't tease him.." Thea urged in a worried voice as her eyes strayed to Ryder.
