Ruby’s POVAustin asked me to ride on his motorcycle. I was very nervous, but I walked with him to where his bike was, and I hopped on the bike with him. He gave me a helmet and told me to hold him tight.The helmet felt heavy and awkward on my head, and my heart pounded as I slid onto the seat behind him. My arms shook as I wrapped them around his waist, gripping his jacket. The moment the engine rumbled to life, I jumped a little, but Austin glanced back and said, “Just lean into me if you get scared. You’ll be fine.”We pulled out onto the road, and the world rushed by. At first, I kept my eyes squeezed shut, but after a minute, I forced myself to look around. Trees blurred past, the wind roaring in my ears. It wasn’t like being in a car. I could feel everything on me. The vibration, the cool air, every turn. My fear faded a little, replaced by something almost like excitement.As we rode, I realized the direction we were headed was wrong from that of the house. I leaned forward
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