My Cinderella Story

Chapter 20

Riker's POV|

I woke up to hear Merideth screaming from her room. I ran down the hall and opened her door to see her tossing and turning.

"Merideth wake up!" I said shaking her shoulder. She opened her eyes and started crying.

"Faces. There were so many faces. They couldn't save him." She cried into my chest. I just sat there and stroked her hair. She finally calmed down and looked up at me.

"Do you want to talk about it?" I said wiping away a tear.

"It was when my dad died. He had just gotten back from his deployment. When he got home there was a gunman in the airport. He shot all the returning marines. He got my dad right below his heart. When he got to the hospital they tried surgery but it was to late." She said nuzzling into my chest.

"Merideth I promise I will not let you get hurt. Not now not ever." I assured kissing her head. We laid back down and I rubbed her back. She fell asleep in my arms. I fell asleep soon after.

Merideth's POV|

I woke up with Riker's arms wrapped around me. I scooted closer and he smiled.

"Good morning beautiful." Riker said kissing my head.

"Good morning handsome." I turned and kissed his lips.

"Wanna go out for some breakfast?" He said putting a hoodie on.

"Sure just let me shower." I got up and went to the bathroom. I showered and went back to my room.

I put on my printed jeans and a plain white tank top. I straightened my hair and pinned my beanie in. I put on my tan high tops and walked over to my jewelry box. I pulled on my two R5 bracelets and fastened my pick necklace. I finally put on my ring which was the last thing my dad ever gave me.

"Ready?" Riker asked. He had on a backwards hat and his Captain America shirt.

"Is everyone else coming?" I asked.

"Yep they are all in the van." He said looking at my phone case. It had a picture of R5 on the back. It was kind of weird having my best friend and boyfriend on my phone but I liked it.

"Lets go." Riker said handing me my phone.