"I know this... It's popcorn and licorice..." Riley says.
I look away, suddenly feeling cold. I felt pinpricks in my fingertips. I was jealous and I hated it. I hated that she was learning stuff about Gardner. Not like I can do anything about it but sit here feeling cold, as she says the wrong answers to the game questions. It's was agony knowing that she's spending time alone with him. When did everything get so mixed up? I never decided for any of this...
It's chocolate Riley... Popcorn and chocolate, I think to myself. I look at Gardner and he has this look on his face. I wish it was smugness, at least then I would have an excuse to punch him. But I can't and there is no excuse for me to put my hands on him. The poor fool was smiling like an idiot because of Riley. It was happiness. That's why it looked weird to me. The kid was happy; unlike me. But then I hear his answer. He knows so much about her. I can see it in my brain, her grabbing his arm in the dark movie theater... And it kills me. That should be me. Only me, I alone should know about those things, but he's learned every detail.
"That's not the question Gardner!" I complain. Anything to make it stop. Just one stupid, two-word answer; gummy bears and then it will stop. Please make it stop! But he goes on and on and on...is this a good reason to punch him? Nope he's just annoying and that's not a good enough reason. When Charlie is done, It's our turn, mines and Maya's, I read the question aloud and consider it. Quickly I stuff it in my mouth... Why? Because I'd have to answer the question honestly and if I did that Riley's happiness with Gardner would go to the dumps and as fun as that sounded I couldn't do that to her.
The question asked how you would describe your personality, library or campfire. And I knew my answer... I'm a library all the way. How could I not be? It was in a library that I first truly saw Riley, that I got to know her.
Of course I'm a damn library...what else could I be?
Sooooooooooo, sorry? Sorry for not posting for a while. I want to write a good knew chapter so I'm taking my time. Meanwhile I hope you like this and enjoy it.
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FanfictionTaking place after Girl Meets Texas, Riley attempts to figure out where that leaves her relationships. Is she with Charlie now? Is Lucas really going to stay her Brother? Her friend? How will she hide her true feelings for Lucas from Maya? How will...
