I'll Stick With You For Us [River Phoenix story: BOOK 1]

Should I Tell Her?

{ Thank you @RioLeo for being first to comment! There were two copies of the previous chapter for some reason, and the one that was published wasn't suppose to be published, my apologies for that }

-River's POV-

"So?" I said to Grace.

"What?" She smiled.

"How was our first date?" I asked.

"Date? Since when was this a date Mr. Phoenix?" She laughed.

"Since I walked you into Smallz, Ms. Marin." I said. Grace blushed and lightly slapped my arm.

"Were you talking to someone when I was sleeping?" She asked. Her bright smile faded into a unsure face, and her rosey cheeks went back to her natural skin tone.

"Yeah, Alyssa. She happened to see us." I said in the same tone.

"I recognized her voice." Grace said. "Is she your friend?"

"No, not even close." I said firmly. "Remember back in junior high, how she was cruel to us?"

"How could I forget. She's still a slut. I mean, she only dated my friend for the sex, but luckily he didn't give up his virginity, cause she was just going to dump him after." Grace shook her head.

"I remember that. Everyone knew about that. She couldn't get a boyfriend after the incident then she 'changed' and now she has guys all over her. Its unbelievable." I said.

"Well, at least she stopped bothering us. Right?" Grace smiled.

"Yeah, she's no harm to us now." I agreed. I began to think about my addiction. Should I tell her? Or should I not tell her?

"You alright there?" Grace asked.

"Yeah, i'm fine." I smiled at her assuringly.

"Alright." She looked at the ground and stuffed her hands in her front pockets.

"Let's go back to the tree." I said and she looked at me confused.

"You wanna go back?"

"You got your nap, its fair if I get mine." I smirked. She laughed and nodded.

"True, true. Let's go Mr. Phoenix." Grace said.

"Wait." I hauled Grace to a stop. I put my arm around her.

"You could've just done that while we walked?" She giggled.

"I didn't want to accidentally hit you or something, so precaution." I shrugged and we began to walk again. Grace became closer to me and I held her a bit tighter. Its not my thing to flirt, but I can't help myself with Grace.

We approached the tree and Grace sat down against the tree. She patted her lap and smiled up at me. I plopped down beside her I rested my head in her lap. I closed my eyes and relaxed.

She brushed her fingers gently through my hair and repeated.

-Grace's POV-

I ran my fingers through River's thick, dirty blonde hair. He became more relaxed and let out a small sigh. His hair is so soft! Softer than mine!

I examined his features; nice facial structure, nice, pink lips, his skin was smooth. He was unreal; so perfect.

My heart beat was out of sync, and it was in a good way. I randomly thought of how River and I would look together, and because I have my insecurities, I doubt we'd suit each other.

Ok, I officially ruined the sweet moment.

"Hi Grace." Alyssa walked over to me and sleeping River. I stared at her dumb founded. Why is she talking to me after all these years?

"Hi Alyssa." I said to not be rude.

"So I see you and River?" She fake smiled. 'you and River' the thought made me smile. I nodded in response. "Cute.."

"Thanks, Alyssa." I said.

-Alyssa's POV-

My blood boild. I tried not to pounce at the bitch and rip her apart. But what am I thinking? Grace can kill me. She almost did in middle school.

"Cute.." I said.

"Thanks, Alyssa." Grace said. My heart was completely shattered. River Jude Phoenix, you WILL be mine.

"I've never seen River so.. tired around someone before." I smirked to myself.

"Excuse me?" She said dumb founded. Stupid girl.

"He's usually playful and energetic. Always talking and making jokes. Running his mouth twenty four seven." I lied.

"What would you know?" Grace chuckled. "He does talk, make jokes, energetic and playful, but not twenty four seven."

Shit. I should've thought of that. She's been with him forever.

"That's just from what I remembered." I shrugged. She eyed me carefully and I just smiled. "It was nice talking to you, later!"

-Grace's POV-

"Stupid bitch." I muttered after Alyssa walked off. I looked down at River and he was still sound asleep.

Alyssa doesn't deserve a boyfriend, especially River. Especially River. I felt furiated. Alyssa is just bull shitting both River and I, expecting to let our gaurd down. Well we aren't stupid.

{ Hey guys! I was suppose to update Monday but i've been busy writing my essay; being an honor student isn't easy :/ i'll update tomorrow! Comment what you think! }