You Can't Fool Me

Yes, You did.

"She's clearly not worth it Toby." Layla said.

"Yeah man, Layla's right. Just find another chick to bang." Kit chuckled and Toby rolled his eyes.

"It's not as simple as that. Yeah she makes me angry but that doesn't stop me from liking her. She's different."

"Dude, you are so whipped." He sniggered but Toby only raised an eyebrow.

"Kit, I think it's pretty clear which one of us is whipped." He laughed pointing at Layla's foot, the foot that Kit had just been massaging. Kit gave in the finger and Toby mouthed 'whipped' as he walked out the door.

"See you little shits later."

"Fuck off Toby."

"Yeah, shut up dick or I won't cook dinner tonight." Layla challenged.

"Fine. Bye guys."

**********

Sighing she shut her diary and locked it. Wiping away the few tears that betrayed her she got up and left the house.

"5:00. Where will Toby be at 5:00?" She asked herself but upon realising she had no idea she drove to his midtown apartment. His bike was parked outside. She took a sigh that quickly turned from relief to nervousness.

What the hell was she going to say?

Deciding against words she grabbed the diary off the passenger seat and opened it to the page she wanted him to read. Using her last bit of willpower Riley knocked twice. There was the twisting of a lock then the door swung open and there he was in all his mother fucking glory.

"Riley?! What are you doing here!?" The hostility in his voice made her shy away, especially when she realised it was her that'd put it there.

"I- I just wanted to-uh apologise and explain..."

"Explain what Riley?" His voice was a little softer now but anger still laced his tone. Words had forsaken her so, instead she handed him the diary. After a questioning glance he began to read.

14/05/2009

Dear Diary,

Today is my 11th birthday, but I think mom's forgotten. When I mentioned it to her this morning she threw an apple at my head and locked me in my room. So I was late to school for the 3rd time this week.

When I got in from school I showed her the card and money that Alyssa had given to me. She burned the card and stole my money. Then, I asked her what we were having for dinner because she hadn't sent me a packed lunch and she hit my face and chased me up the stairs but she fell. I think she was drunk.

She passed out on the couch about an hour ago after drinking a whole bottle of dads vodka. So, in a minute I'm going to make myself a sandwich. If she wakes up and catches me I'm not sure what will happen. But I'm hungry and willing to risk it.

Earlier in she told me that if I mentioned any of this to dad she would kill me, but she tells me that every night. I don't think she actually loves my dad, but he's rich and she's a leech. Only in it for the money. I want to hate her, I really do. But she's my mom after all.

-Riley. K

"Fuck." Toby whispered "Riley I- shit, why didn't you tell me sooner?"

She just shook her head. "I couldn't." He pulled her into him, and she felt safe against his chest.

"Shh don't cry baby, it's all okay. I'm here for you, don't forget that." She didn't even realise she was crying until the sobs wracked through her body. But Toby held her. He was a crutch to reality, he was her crutch.

Soon they were kissing, and boy was it getting heated. Then they were in his bed, their clothing discarded around the flat. The desire was palpable, Riley could taste it on his tongue as Toby Anderson stole something from her that she didn't want back.

"Fuck, Toby you just stole my virginity."

"And you just stole my heart."

"I did?"

"Yes Riley, you fucking did."