A/N Who likes Jiley #2?
Well, that's about to change. *smirk* *smirk*
Eldon's pov (special pov)
I wake up on my bed, in my room next to Emily. She's still fast asleep and looking really adorable. I smile at her, and slowly untangle my hands from her. I get up gently, careful not to wake her. I make my way to the living room to find Jeff seated on the couch, Riley in front of him, still asleep.
"Hey, bro." I whisper.
"Morning," He says, looking up from his phone. "We need to talk."
I sigh. I know exactly what he wants to talk about. Riley. I signal him to go to the kitchen and follow.
"Eldon, I just don't like her, man." He says. "I know you only took me on that double date to get over Sophie, and I am. In fact, I met another really hot chick that I like. I wanna be with Megan, not Riley."
"Dude, why didn't you tell Riley from the beginning?" I ask. Sophie is Jeff's ex. They dated for two months, then she broke up with him. I felt bad for the guy, I mean he was really attached to her. He was whipped. So I told him to come along to our double date. I never knew he didn't like Riley. I mean, he seems to. The way he talks to her.
"C'mon, Eldon," Jeff looked at me as if I am an idiot. "How? Should I walk up to her and say, "oh hey Riley, I don't like you and was faking from the beginning.". Seriously?"
"Well, no. But you didn't have to lead her on either. Dude, why didn't you really tell her?" I ask, I know he's lying. He's my brother and I've known him since he was born, I know what every expression on his face means.
"Okay," He takes a deep breath. "The truth is, Sophie hurt me really bad, man. And I just wanted to show the world what it felt like, okay?"
I'm shocked. I never knew Jeff could be such a jerk. I just feel like punching him on the face. That's what he deserves anyways. How could be do this to a girl like Riley? Specially after what she's just been through? I feel like I don't even know Jeff anymore. He's not my brother.
"Jerk!" I say, slapping the back of his head, hard.
"Ouch!" He whined rubbing it. "Dude, it happened to me. She'll get over it."
"No, dude, she won't!" I yelled. "Because she's been through misscarraige, betrayal and a whole lot of shit you don't know about!"
"Whoa! Calm down, bro. I'll let her down easy." He says touching my shoulder. I look him dead in the eyes.
"You better." I say through gritted teeth. I shrug off his hand from my shoulder and walk away.
Riley pov
I wake up in Jeff's living room. I smile at the memories of last night. All the jokes he made, only to hear me laugh. He said that it was his Favorite thing to hear, my laughter. I remember us playing Monopoly, and him letting me win. Yesterday was just the perfect night. It was a special one too.
I realised yesterday that I love Jeff.
Maybe not as much as I used to love James, but the feelings are there. And I'm sure they will grow with time. Jeff is such a caring and gentle guy, its almost too good to be true.
When I look around and don't find him, I'm a bit confused. I sit up, and rub my eyes. I yawn and decide I should look for him, or Emily, at least.
I get up and hear distant yelling, I can't hear what the voices are saying but they sure sound pissed. I finally find the destination, the kitchen, and open the door.
"You better." Eldon said coldly to Jeff before walking away. I walk in slowly.
"Good morning." I say cheerfully.
"Oh, Riley! It's you! You scared me!" Jeff says. He's very jumpy today, I wonder what's up. I smile at him.
"Hey." I laugh.
"Good morning, gorgeous." He says removing a lock of hair from my face. I see Eldon give him a look, weirdly, he sighs and takes away his hand.
James pov
"James, honey, school is in two days!" Mom whines. "We need to go shopping for supplies."
I sigh. "I don't wanna go, mom. It's my last year in school anyway. I'll be in uni next year. Why not use last year's stuff?"
"I know, honey, and its so scary how you grow up so fast," She starts, I know where she's going with this. I roll my eyes. "Just yesterday you were my little baby. I remember when you used to be afraid of bathing, you were afraid of water overall. You were adorable. We still have some bare bum photos too! I should try and find those."
"Fine! I'll go. Just never bring up those pictures again!" I give in, horrified. I've seen those pictures, and they are not kind.
"Okay, honey, get dressed." She said with a triumphant smile.
I forcefully get out of bed and walk into my bathroom. I brush my teeth and comb my hair. I remember how Riley used to stay over and comb the few locks for me. She used to say that she loved the curly blob on my head way more then when I parted it sideways. She used to lightly soak her hands in water and style it for me, but I was never aloud to touch her hair. Well, not never,
Flashback
"Riley, we should get up." I said, looking down at my girlfriend who had stayed over the night before. It was the afternoon, and we still were snuggled up on my bed, thinking about yesterday night. The 'fun' we had.
"What time is it?" She groaned, still with her eyes closed.
"12:30 baby." I replied, moving a stray lock of hair from her face.
She sighed and got up and walked to my en suite bathroom. She came out a few seconds later dressed with her make-up done. Her hair had not been brushed, though. It was still ruffled from yesterday. And by the way she was trudging across the room, I could tell she wasn't planning on brushing it. She was too tired.
Riley flopped on my bed. Chuckling, I jumped out of bed and walked into my bathroom, and soon appeared dressed and ready.
"Lemme do your hair for you, baby." I suggested, she sighed and sat up.
I started my work. Of course, I had no idea what to do. I'd never styled hair before. How was I supposed to know girls don't wear hair gel?
I began by parting it into three, and brushing it upwards. You would think having sisters meant I could style hair, but it didn't. I had no clue what I was doing.
In the end I put the brush down on my bed.
"There. I'm done." I breathe. I go over to inspect my work. Ooops....
"Wow! Uh, your hair is, uh, gorgeous!" I lied, scratching the back of my neck.
She smiled, but that smile faded once she got to the mirror.
"James!" She said, furious. She started to chase me around my room. She backed me up against my bed. "If I didn't love you so much, I would be really mad."
"Don't even worry about it. You look gorgeous, as always." I said, defending myself. She repositioned herself so that her chest was against mine. Our lips inches apart.
"Do not touch my hair. Ever." She said. Not giving me a chance to reply, she crashes her lips onto mine.
"If I get that every time I touch your hair, I'm never gonna let it go." I said, once she pulled away.
End of flashback
All those memories, they make me ache for her more. But she's happy with Jeff now. And all I want is for her to be happy, even without me. Should I let her go? Even though I know she's my one true match. I love you, Riley...
