Blind // Rikington

Chapter 9

"How long have you two been dating?" Ross asked.

Riker put his paintbrush down and turned his head towards his brother.

"What?"

"How long have you two been dating?" Ross repeated.

Riker just sat there, facing his brother.

"Who says we're dating?" Riker asked, a blush covering his cheeks.

"Riker," Ross said, facing Riker, "You guys were holding hands and kissing. Oh and what dad was talking about at dinner means that he thinks you guys are dating."

"Think what you want, but we're just friends," Riker said and continued to paint.

Ross tried not to laugh at both Riker's words and his painting. Riker may not be able to see but his painting skills aren't that bad. Ross thought they looked like preschoolers paintings.

"Riiiiiiight," Ross said and resumed his painting.

Ross' phone rings and Ellington's contact lit up his phone. He answered the phone, handing it to Riker almost instantly.

"Ross, can I talk to Riker?" Ellington's voice called  from the other end of the phone.

"This is Riker," He answered.

"How would you like to go somewhere with me tomorrow?" Ellington asked.

"I would love to," he responded, smiling.

"I haven't even told you what we're doing yet," He said.

"You don't need to."

Ross made kissy noises into Riker's ear and the phone. Riker shoved Ross, blushing in embarrassment.

"What was that noise?" Ellington asked.

"Ross," Riker said annoyed, his cheeks still glowing pink.

"Can I talk to him? I want to give him the details and whatnot," Ellington asked.

"Yea, sure. Here he is," Riker said, handing the phone to Ross.

The two talked on the phone for a few minutes, leaving Riker bored. When Ross hung up, he continued to paint, a smirk on his face.

"You guys are so dating," Ross said quietly, teasing Riker.

"Ross!" Riker whined, a light pink dusting his cheeks.

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Ross sat on the edge of Riker's bed and shook his shoulders gently.

"Time to wake up for your big date," Ross said, smiling down at his brother. He got up from the bed, picking Riker's outfit out as Riker sat up in bed, stretching his arms out.

"Ellington is going to think you're so cute when I'm done with you," Ross said, excited for Riker's big first date.

Riker got up from his bed, feeling his way to the bathroom while Ross sat outside. Riker did his business and brushed his teeth and when he was done, Ross got up and started to fix Riker's hair.

When Ross had finished, they both walked back into Riker's room. He got dressed with the help of Ross and they walked downstairs.

They sat on the couch and Riker tried not to seem too excited. "When do you think he'll be here?" Riker asked, facing his brother.

"In about," Ross started, pulling out his phone. "Ten minutes. I guess I got you up just in time. Do you want me to make you something to eat before you go?"