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Con makes up his mind quickly, and sprints for Nate's car. Getting in the passenger side, his face still shows that he has not lost any of his ire. "I'm not letting you go off half cocked. Either we do this together or not at all."


Ryder's eyes close as his lips meet Katie's. His fingers run back through her wet hair, tilting his head to bring her even closer. He lets passion show through his kiss, allowing it to linger and ignoring the cold water. Withdrawing, he turns his head the other way to return again, enveloped in the moment.

After letting the exchange last, Ryder finally pulls back, just enough to rest his forehead against Katie's. He blinks the water away, then stares into her eyes again, his arms remaining around her.

Quite suddenly though, a smile surfaces, followed by a light chuckle that turns into a laugh. Unable to help it, Ryder shakes his head, the water still coming down on top of them. "I'm sorry," he manages. "That didn't work too well, did it?"