Turn Up The Heat

Chapter 5 -Riley

There was that small moment of hope, that this is it... he's going to kiss me. Then it all vanishes when my phone rings. I curse whoever is calling me right now. I reluctantly get up and hide the disappointment on my face and go to answer my phone.

Who the hell is calling me after midnight?

Hello

Ry, sweetie I didn't wake you up, did I?

No mom I'm awake. What's going on?

Oh nothing sweetie. I'm just checking in.

She sounds nervous for some reason.

Is everything okay mom?

Oh y-yes just wanted to make sure everything is okay.

Why don't I believe that she is telling me the truth?

Everything is fine. Blake and I were just watching a movie.

Are you sure that's all Ry?

MOM!!!

She starts laughing and I relax a little bit.

I'm just joking Ry relax.

Easier said than done.

We will be home in a couple of days. If you need anything call us.

I will.

I love you Ry.

I love you too mom.

With that we hang up. That was strange she doesn't usually follow up with me that soon. I'm startle out of my thoughts when Blake speaks.

"Everything okay wildfire."

I look into his eyes and that fire I thought I saw earlier when we almost kissed is no longer there.

Get a grip Ry. It was all in your head.

"Ya it was just my mom checking in." I yawn, I didn't realize how tired I was.

"Lets go to bed it's late Ry." I feel my cheeks heat up and turn my head so he doesn't see.

"Yeah let me just check the locks."

We make sure all the doors and windows are locked and head up stairs. Blake stops at the guest room and is about to open the door. I grip his hand and he looks at me. " What is it wildfire?"

I shuffle on my feet and get all shy and embarrassed. "Will you stay in my room with me?" He stares at me for a moment and I swear I see a hint of color on his cheeks before he rubs the back of his neck. "You know what nevermind Blake it was stupid of me to ask. I am so sorry. Good night I will see you in the morning." I turn around to head to my room but then I feel his hand gently wrap around my wrist. It feels like my whole body is on fire.

How can I feel this way from one simple touch?

"Ry" I don't turn around, I'm too embarrassed. Blake gently turns me around to face him but I can't look him in the eyes. "Wildfire" my head snaps up at his nickname for me. I curse him for this under my breath. His smile can make any girls knees go weak. "If it makes you feel better I will stay with you." Then the smug bastard smirks at me. "I just wanted to hear you ramble it's so adorable." My mouth gapes open and he laughs, so I shove at his chest.

"Asshole!" I stomp towards my room. I hear him still laughing but I hear his footsteps behind me. "Oh come on Ry, I'm only messing with you." I turn around and glare at him.