Home is where the heart is

[Lexus]

Levi about had enough of Rebecca ruining the peace around here. His mom could see the fury building in his eyes and she tried to stop him but it was already too late. He saw Ryan leave and he saw which horse she had blindly chosen. Brett stepped outside with him but kept his distance he was only there if things got too out of hand. Everyone by this time had gathered outside to see Levi's reaction. "You better damn well hope she doesn't come back with a single scratch on her." He didn't care who Rebecca was his anger got the best of him. "Because if I find her and she's in her own pool of blood again, it's a promise I'm coming for you after I shoot this horse. I'll go to prison but trust me when I say it's worth it." With that Levi walked back inside the house to grab the gun and headed for the stables. "Forgive me." He whispered to Stella. As he rode off into the snow looking for Ryan. He knew Jax had been important to her but if he hurt Ryan Levi had had enough of the untamed horse.

 

[isax]

Thing was, Ryan was perfectly fine. She had dismounted the horse and was now petting him was in the distance of the property. "You're such a pretty horse." Ryan said as she smiled and then noticed Jax become startled. "Shh hey calm down." She whispered and continued to pet him but he became to startled and she felt back, her back hitting a tree. Ryan sighed and stood up to grab the reins quickly before he could run off. Her arm scratched up and she felt the stinging in her back. They were just simple cuts. "Jax calm down." She whispered and finally got the horse to calm down. She smiled as she continued to pet him. "I'm here. Calm down." She whispered again as the blood rolled down her arm. She was fine. Once she realized what horse she had taken she dismounted him quickly but stayed with him. He was really calm right now as Ryan continued to pet him and look into his eyes.


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[Lexus]

Levi spotted her and was relieved to she she was standing and conscious. However he was still angry from what just occurred. He had the fun ready but once he got closer and he saw her petting Jax and talking to him he couldn't bring himself to do it. She was reminding him too much of Stella. Lowering the gun he dismounted the mare leaving the gun. He stepped closer. "Step away from the horse please." His voice was soft. He just couldn't take her being this close.

 

[isax]

Ryan looked over at Levi and then noticed Jax become startled. She held his reins tight and continued to pet him. "Hey we talked about this. Calm down." She whispered to Jax who huffed and then got calm again. Ryan looked at Levi and shook her head. "I'm fine and he's fine Levi. I'm not stepping away from him."


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[Lexus]

"Ryan, please, step away from the horse." This whole thing was making his blood boil and he naturally started to panic at how close she was to the horse that was so unpredictable. "Please come here." This time he sounded desperate and his voice even began to crack, his hands shaking. This was too much for him.

 

[isax]

Ryan looked over at him and then looked at Jax. "Hey you're okay. I love you. You're going to be okay." And with that she released the reins and Jax stayed there. She sighed and walked over to Levi, away from the horse like he wanted. She knew why Levi was so worried and panicked but Jax wasn't a bad horse. She took his hand and kissed his cheek. "Now you calm down." She whispered as she looked in his eyes.


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[Lexus]

Levi took her into a hug, he needed to feel her, so he knew she was here."I love you." He whispers his grip tightening. If she was going to leave with her mother he needed this moment with her.

 

[isax]

Ryan sighed and hugged Levi close. "I love you Levi." She whispered and they stayed like this. She didn't want to leave. She didn't want to leave him. Her biggest fear about moving back was that she would become a city girl again. It was something she never wanted to be again. "I don't want to go." She whispered again and fought back tears.


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[Lexus]

"I know." He whispers technically she didn't have to go, she was 18 and spike take care of herself but maybe it was what was best to salvage her and her mom's relationship. "Whatever you want to do." He whispers pulling her close he kissed her. The snow falling intones hair but he didn't care.

 

[isax]

Ryan held the kiss for as long as possible and when she pulled away, she rested her head against his. "I'm not leaving you. Not when I just got you this summer." She whispered and kept her arms around his neck. "I'm not leaving you." She whispered again and kissed him once more. She loved moments like these.


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[Lexus]

Levi nodded and smiled. "okay." He whispers before he kissed her again. This is when he saw her arms and pulled away to pay them attention. He couldn't help but laugh. "I sort of threatened your mother before I came here just so you know."

 

[isax]

"They're just a few scratches. Nothing else. I have some on my back too." She told him then laughed quietly at what he said. "Only you would Levi." She whispered then looked as Jax laid down. She smiled. Jax was an interesting horse. One she was growing attached to.


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[Lexus]

After awhile the two returned back to the ranch. Entering the property he saw a police car. "Oh lord whose cauliflower trouble now." Quickly he headed towards the barn and when he dismounted the Sherif walked up behind him. "As much as I hate to do this to you son, Mrs Keller has decided to press charges for your threat." Levi just laughed and nodded and corporates but before he left he kissed Ryan.

 

[isax]

What Ryan heard killed her. She looked at Levi and after he kissed her, she watched him as they drove away. Rebecca walked over and took Ryan's wrist and walked to the car. "We are leaving this place. This isn't a place for you." Rebecca said and Ryan tried to pull away as she cried. "No I'm not going back! I'm 18, I can handle my own, I'm staying!" Ryan said until her mom slapped her. "Get in that car and let's go home." Rebecca said and Ryan held her cheek as she looked at everyone that was outside. "This is home." She said and Rebecca became angry. She got in the car and left and Ryan fell to her knees crying. Why? Why did this all have to happen. She soon felt Bella's arms around her and Ryan laughed as she hugged her and held her close.


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[Lexus]

As a result of Rebecca's charges he was sentenced to a year in jail. It didn't bother Levi himself but he knew it bothered everyone else. Especially Ryan. By the time he was free to go she would be leaving for college.

 

[isax]

That year was a long one. Ryan's rank fell terribly, her grades. It was just a hard time for her. Towards the end however she was able to steal her rank back as her grades improved. She was offered a full ride to Princeton but she didn't want to go. Not yet. She needed to see Levi. Not being able to see him was something she couldn't stand. She sat the river and sighed as she skipped rocks. "I miss you." She whispered.


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[Lexus]

Bella came running down to the river and was rather excited. "Ryan! Ryan!! Levi's coming!" She says ecstatic by the thought. She grabbed Ryan's arm but laughed when Ryan picked her up and ran. By the time they reached the house Ron had pulled into the driveway and Levi stepped out of the truck. When he saw her he was breath taken by how much she changed, she was beautiful, "Hi." He whispers with a smile.

 

[isax]

"Hey." She whispered back with a smile. He changed so much but he was still as handsome as ever. She put Bella down so she could go and hug him. Ryan let everyone reunite with him and hug him while she stood back and watched. Her smile never fading.


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[Lexus]

Shelly walked up.behind Ryan and pushed her foreword. "Go on, he won't bite." Everyone moved out of the way and headed inside. Levi smiled as they all walked away. He turned back to Ryan. "You're beautiful." he whispers.

 

[isax]

"You're handsome." She whispered back and then smiled. "You've changed since the last time I saw you." She said and took his hands in hers. She intertwined their hands and then kissed him softly and when she pulled away, she let out a content sigh. "I missed you so much." She whispered.


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[Lexus]

"I missed you too." Leaning down he kissed her again. He didn't expect her to stay after what he said to her mother but he was more then glad she was standing here. He was afraid she would want nothing to do with him. "But what are you still doing here silly?" He asks his hand tightening the grip on hers.

 

[isax]

"I had to stay and wait for the love of my life." Ryan said as she smiled and then laughed. That was so sappy of her but she meant it. She wasn't going anywhere. She didn't care about what he told her mom, she just wanted him. "As for college, I'm taking a break." She said, her smile never fading.


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[Lexus]

"We'll look who turned into a big sap while I was away." He was only teasing and her smile led him to kiss her lips again. He missed the taste of her lips. "I'm glad to see you here but you still have to go. I heard you got accepted and I want you to go."

 

[isax]

"That can wait love. I just want time with you before I go." She whispered with a smiled and hugged him close. Her head resting against his chest as she let out a content sigh. "Plus if I go now you'll miss me too much." She added and laughed. She was now 19 and boy did she change over a year.


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[Lexus]

"I guess you're right." He smiled. He could tell just by the way she arrived herself she had changed completely but he liked it. She was still the girl he fell in love with. "I guess this means your mother doesn't like me." He says with a laugh.