The Soft Spot

In the quiet of a 2:00 AM driveway, Ryder finally dropped his guard. Leaning against Taytum's car, he traded his usual bravado for a raw honesty he'd never shared with anyone, speaking about his troubled past (WARNING: THERE IS MENTION OF ABUSE) and admitting that he'd never just talked with a girl like this before. This newfound vulnerability mirrored the charm he showed earlier that night; despite his rough edges, he had effortlessly won over Taytum's mom and aunt with his wit and respect, proving he was much more than just the life of the party. WARNING: THERE IS MENTION OF ABUSE