The Next Step: Riley's Journey

Chapter 6

Riley's POV

My new life with James is going great. Our money budget was running a little low, but James and I both got a job at a pizza parlor. Not only is the payment good, but we get to bring home at least two free pizzas each! Can you believe the luck?

I was currently washing the dishes, when James came up behind me and snaked his hands around my waist. I smiled to myself when he started nuzzling my neck from behind. He slowly pulled me away from the sink, then continued washing the dishes for me. I gave him a quick kiss to say thank you, the left to go watch tv. Not to long later, he joined me on the couch.

We were watching So You Think You Can Dance, when my phone started ringing. I took James' arm off my shoulder and reached for my phone. I checked the caller ID.

It was Emily.

James read my phone from over my shoulder. " You should answer it." He stated. I looked at him like he was nuts.

" Just to let her know your fine. That nothing bad happened to you." He quickly explained.

"Fine" I mumbled. I clicked answer and held the phone up to my ear.

"Hello?"

Emily:RILEY! Is that you!? Are you ok?

Riley: I'm fine

Emily: Come home now!

Riley: No, I think I'm fine just where I am.

When I said that, James smiled and pulled me closer to him. I couldn't help but smile too.

Emily: It was not a suggestion, it was an order. GET HOME NOW!

Riley: Again, no. Bye Emily.

And with that I hung up the phone.