Beautiful Scars; Critical Veins

Chapter 4

*Time skip: 2 months later*

My phone suddenly blasted out the beginning of "Loud", indicating that I was getting a call.
"Hello?"
It was Riker!
"Hey Rose. Me and my family are going to the mall this afternoon. Would you like to come with us?" He asked. I smiled.
"Sure, I'd love to."

I put on black converse and black jeans. My scars were fading, so I put on a short sleeve pierce the veil Tshirt and a few R5 bracelets. A few minutes later, I heard a knock on the door.
"WHO THE H*LL ARE YOU?"
Oh no. I forgot to warn Riker about my mom. I ran quickly down the stairs. "Mom this is my friend I'll be back later bye." I quickly hurried out the door, with Riker right behind me.
Riker cleared his throat.
"So, um..youre mom. She's, uh...."
I interrupted him, "Yeah I know I told you she was bad." He didn't say another word about her.

At the mall, Rydel was the first person to greet me.
"Hey Rose! I love you're bracelets!" She meant it as a compliment, but the thing is, Riker is the only person I've ever told about my problem. "Thanks..." I said uncomfortably.

After we found Ross and Rocky, we all went to grab lunch.
"So...which store should we look in first? Rose, what's you're favorite store?" Rydel asked.
I blushed. "OH,um, I really like Hot Topic..." Riker smiled. "Lets go to Hot Topic then.

Three hours later, I ended up buying 2 sleeping with sirens shirts, a black veil brides bracelet, and a new all time low shirt.
"Well, there goes all your money." Riker laughed.
I giggled, Riker was right. I always spend to much in that store.

After going to a few more stores, we ended up sitting in Starbucks. Luckily I hadn't bought anything else since Hot Topic, so I had some money left over.
Once we all finished our coffees, we walked towards the malls exit. I hugged everyone. "Bye you guys, I had a great time today. Thanks for inviting me."
Rocky high-fived me. "You're welcome, Rose."
"You guys go on, I'm going to walk Rose home." Riker told the other Lynches. They all waved goodbye.
"So, Ium Rose I had a really good time today with you...i mean, everyone. But especially you." Riker blushed.
He must just be trying to make me feel good. Riker could never like me. I wasn't good enough for him.
"Oh, me too. I had a good time too. With you, I mean." I stuttered.
Riker smiled. "So, since we both had a good time together....would you like to go out with me sometime?"
I was surprised. "Me? You actually....I mean, sure. I'd love too."
Riker squeezed my hand. "Great. Well, we're here. I gotta get on home. See you later."
Riker just grabbed my hand and asked me on a date. Riker Lynch.
I smiled and waved.
"See you."