Riley and Val oneshots

Rebel Girl

Pov Nobody

Riley had always admired Val from afar, captivated by her rebellious spirit and the way she seemed to defy the world. They were classmates in a small town where gossip spread faster than wildfire, and Val was a constant target of both admiration and scorn. Riley, quiet and introspective, found solace in sketching and daydreaming about the vibrant girl with the piercing gaze.

Their paths crossed unexpectedly one rainy afternoon in the school library. Riley, buried in a pile of books, looked up to find Val standing defiantly at the librarian's desk, arguing over an overdue book. The librarian, Mrs. Collins, sighed in exasperation, "Val, this is the third time this month. Your mother will not be pleased."

Val rolled her eyes, her gaze catching Riley's briefly before storming out. Intrigued and emboldened by a surge of courage, Riley followed her into the downpour, holding out an umbrella. "You forgot this," Riley said softly, trying not to let her nervousness show.

Val eyed her skeptically for a moment before snatching the umbrella. "Thanks," she muttered, brushing past Riley without another word. But that brief interaction sparked something between them—a connection Riley couldn't shake.

As weeks passed, Riley found herself drawn deeper into Val's world. They would meet secretly in the abandoned warehouse at the edge of town, where Val smoked cigarettes and shared stories of her turbulent home life. Val spoke of her mother's high expectations, her father's absence, and the constant pressure to conform. Riley listened, sketching Val's profile against the dim light filtering through broken windows.

But beneath their budding romance, darkness lurked. Rumors spread about Val's involvement in a fight that left another student hospitalized. The bullying intensified, whispers echoing in the halls as teachers turned a blind eye. Riley confronted Val, who remained tight-lipped, her eyes clouded with guilt and defiance.

One evening, as they walked along the riverbank, Val finally confessed. "I didn't mean for it to happen," she choked out, tears mixing with raindrops on her cheeks. "He was just... I lost control."

Riley's heart shattered for her, understanding the weight of Val's burden. She held her close, promising to stand by her no matter what. But their world continued to unravel. Val's mother, fueled by scandal and shame, tightened her grip, forbidding Val from seeing Riley. Their secret meetings became furtive glances across crowded classrooms, stolen moments in the shadows.

Then came the night that changed everything. Riley received a frantic call from Val, begging her to meet at the warehouse. When Riley arrived, she found Val standing over a figure lying motionless on the cold concrete. Blood stained Val's hands, her eyes wild with fear and desperation.

"I didn't mean to," Val whispered, collapsing into Riley's arms. "He was going to hurt us."

Riley's mind raced as she helped Val flee into the night, knowing their love had been forever tainted by the darkness that now engulfed them. They hid for days, surviving on whispered promises and stolen kisses, haunted by the specter of what they had done.

In the end, they were found. Val was taken away, swallowed by a justice system that saw her as a criminal. Riley watched helplessly as Val's spirit faded behind cold steel bars, knowing she would never see her again.

Years later, Riley returned to that small town, standing by the riverbank where they had shared their last moments together. The water flowed relentlessly, carrying away memories of a love that had burned bright and fierce, consumed by secrets, death, and the weight of a world that had never understood.