Riley

Chapter 25

Riley POV
I try to relax Daniel. He's so mad. I'm not sure if he's mad because he couldn't land a punch because Peter is to skilled. Or if he's upset because of what Peter said about me being "in love" with him.

"What time is it." I ask

He grimaced and winces as he pulls out his phone. "It's 8:24"

"Okay I'm going to go for a walk outside I really need it."

"You still never ate a FULL meal. All you had was your bread. " He chuckles and winces.

"I know. But I'm really need a walk though."

"Riles, please eat." His eyes plead with me.

"Okay"

I signal for the bartender and order a salmon. "That'll be about a 5 minute wait."

"That's fine. " I wave him off.

Putting my head in my hands I sigh. How did this day come to this. Today just wasn't a really good day.

"You okay?" He asks

"Your the one with a possible cracked collar bone and your asking me if I'm okay?" He chuckles.

"I'll be fine soon. But you, you have some emotional stuff going on. You have to sort out your feelings."

I look up at him and search his eyes from some truth in what he says. He looks so concerned. And what he says is true, I do have some things going on which is why I need to go on this walk. I know I feel something for Peter and that its strong, very strong. But, I've only just met him.

I do feel like I'm drawn to him in a way. Like if I were to date anyone, that is run back to Peter, or still have feelings for Peter always.

This should just be enough. This should be enough reason to date him and leave all others behind. That would be easy. It would all just be easy if I were with Peter I think...

I remember that I have to respond. "Uhm. Yea, I do need to get my feelings together."

The bartender arrives with my food. It smells delicious. I direct my attention towards it and still feel the gaze of Daniels eyes.

Maybe I will tell Peter exactly how I feel after this walk. I'll have to think on it more. I dig into my food. Eating now, I realize I'm more hungry than I actually thought.

"Were you hungry?" Daniel asks. I look up and see him grinning. "Mrs.i-will-be-fine-eating-only-bread-and-drinking-wine."

I giggle with my mouth full and chew. "That's a really long name. " I say after I swallow it.

His smile fades. "So we will never be more than just friends, hmm?"

I look down and pick with the last piece of fish.
"I don't think so. If Peter weren't in the situation then maybe, yes. But since he is...I cannot deny the attraction between us to any longer than I have been doing."

"It's fine. Riles, I think I get it. Well hey, if things don't work out between the two of you, you know where to find me."

He leans bear me and wipes a food crum from my mouth. I laugh at myself. I was eating so messily, but I really hadn't cared.

"How's your shoulder?"

"It's better. Slowly getting better, still sore though."

I giggle. "Thats good, and thanks for taking me out and dancing with me here. I had a good time."

I giggle and stand up to hug him but a gun shot fire interrupts me.