RikerYou Oneshots

Quiet On Set

Today’s the day.  The day R5 films their first ever non-self produced music video.  You’re excited especially because you have the privilege of tagging along and watching.  Being the bassist girlfriend does have some perks.

You drive over to the set with Riker and his family who all have very wide smiles plastered to their faces.  “I can’t believe this is actually happening!”  Rydel chirps. 

“I know right, this is the day.”  Rocky adds.

You jump into the conversation sitting next to Riker.  “Well you guys definitely deserve this.”  Snuggling into his side he runs his fingers through your hair slowly. 

When the car ride ends all of you head to the wardrobe, hair and make-up area.  You stand back and just observe while all the Lynchs including Ratliff pick out clothes that coordinate.  Riker, with the assistance of his mom Stormie who is amazing at keeping them all looking beautiful, chooses a striped long sleeved shirt with a half zipper and dark wash jeans paired with black boots.  He looks very handsome.  Mmm yes, very.

Gazing around the area filled with vanities and make-up artists you notice some extras.  One longhaired brunette in particular approaches you starting up a conversation.  “Son, who are you with?” 

Giving the girl a confused look you reply, “Excuse me?” 

“For the video.  Which Lynch boy are you with?  Or maybe that goofy drummer.  I didn’t really take the time to learn their names.  They are really hot though especial that older blond, wow.”  She shrugs waiting for your answer apparently thinking of your boyfriend.

“Um, I’m not actually in the video.  What do you mean with?”

“Oh sorry, I just figured pretty girl in the make-up area… you know, never mind.”  She simply laughs at her mistake.  “I just mean a love interest.  There’s going to be scenes where-“ 

“Megan!”

“Oh sorry, I’ve got to go.  Needed on set.  It was nice talking to you.”  And with that the girl is gone.  Love interest, what is that supposed to mean?  Your thoughts are interrupted by the sound of your own name.  It’s Riker.

“Hey babe, where you been?”

“Um just around.  Hey can I ask you something?” 

“Sure anything.”

“Okay well is-“ You’re cut off. 

“But not right now.  They need to start filming.  Come on you can have a front row seat.  I promise we’ll talk later.”  He rushes off and you struggle to keep up with his long legs.  You can’t blame him though.  He’s ecstatic and rightfully so.

The cameras roll capturing all of R5 jumping and running around up stairs and through streets, many extras following them like sheep. 

A couple more scenes are shot in several different locations then you follow Riker to a dimly lit room.  You wait confused when you notice the girl you talked to earlier enter and stroll over towards your boyfriend.  Her eyes are what really bug you.  Just the way she’s looking at him strikes a nerve inside you. 

“Okay Riker, look into Megan’s eyes and lean you forehead against hers.  Good?”  It’s the director speaking.  “Action.”  Music begins and you watch the show in front of you.  He brushes her hair back, smiles and basically gets really close to this stranger.

Yes you’re jealous no questions asked, but how could you not.  Why didn’t he ask you to be the love interest?  At least it would be more real.  Right?  After the shot you’re sour and people can tell.  You don’t intend to be bitter, but you just are.  You can’t explain it.

During a break as everyone waits for the sun to go down so to film the night band scene you sit in a lonely corner browsing your phone.  “Hey.  How do like it so far?”  It’s Riker walking towards you then taking a seat wrapping his long arm around your shoulders.

“Yeah it’s interesting.”  You keep you attention on your phone not really in the mood to talk. 

Riker notices you brushing him off.  “Come one what’s wrong?  Today’s a happy day.” 

“I know, I know.  Why didn’t you tell me there was a love interest” You didn’t intend to shout turning to face him slipping your phone into your pocket.

“It really isn’t a big deal.  Besides it wasn’t even my idea.”  His voice is soft and quiet not looking you in the eye.

Your voice is the same, “Why didn’t you ask me instead of having some actress?” 

He looks you in the eye this time.  “I didn’t want it to be you because if for some reason, god forbid, something happened between us I couldn’t stand to watch my own music video.  I didn’t want you to have that haunting you either.”

You understand and appreciate him thinking of you.  Pulling him into a tight hug you rub his back breathing in his scent.  “Thank you.  But nothing is going to happen to us.  I love you.”

“I know you do and I love you too.”  Riker smiles before leaning down a giving you a quick kiss.  “Besides she’s not nearly as beautiful as you.”  That makes you giggle kissing him again.  Walking with him stuck to your waist the two of you stroll back over where everyone else is congregated. 

The last scenes are just about to be filmed.  Riker grabs his bass and winks at you beginning to play and whip is hair around.  When the director cuts for the last time wrapping everything up everyone on that rooftop jumps cheering.  It was a memorable day.