Just A Kiss (Rilaya)

Explanations

Riley's POV:

I sit in the Bay Window pondering over everything that's happened today.

I hear a sudden knock on the window that makes me jump.

I turn and see Lucas kneeling outside, his teeth chattering in the cold.

I unlock the window, not because I want to see him, I don't, but because (even though I hate to admit it) I still care about him and don't want him to be cold.

As Lucas climbs through the window I say, "What do you want?"

"I want another chance to apologize." He says.

"Yeah, well make it quick. Remember if my dad catches you in here he'll kill not only you but me too."

Lucas nods. "I'm gonna try to explain to you what happened. I went to go get us drinks and Missy came up to me. She said she wanted to talk. I thought it would only take a minute, so I went with her out into the hallway. She told me...she told me she never got over me from when we dated in the beginning of the year, when I was still new. She went on and on about how she felt when she saw me, and how jealous she got when I was with You. It's like I was in a trance, I didn't know where I was. All I could see was her. She has that effect on people. That's how I fell for her the first time. Before I knew it She was kissing me. I didn't know what was happening until I heard you running away. I honestly never meant to hurt you like that. I don't even like Missy. I bet she just did that to get to you. I seriously don't want to lose you because of a stupid mistake that I didn't even know I was making. Please forgive me, Riley. I...I love you."

His words take my breath away. I don't know how to react. I don't want to loose him, either. He is one of my best friends. I can't lose him.

"I forgive you, Lucas." I say.

Then, before I can even blink, Lucas takes my chin and presses his lips down on mine. I pull away, remembering the special moment I had with Maya earlier today.

"Lucas..." I say, "I can't do this right now."

"Why? I thought you weren't mad at me anymore." He says, obviously hurt.

"I'm sorry. I'm not mad at you. I just can't... I'm... I don't know how to explain... I can't explain. All you need to know right now is that it's not your fault. It's mine."

"But Riley, you can tell me why. You can tell me anything."

I feel a tear start to form in my eye. "Not this. Not yet." I say weakly.

"Riley," Lucas starts.

"Lucas, just please go. I'm not mad, I just need to be alone."

"But Riley, what did I do?" Lucas pleads.

"Nothing, Lucas! You did nothing!" I yell. "Now would you please go?"

Lucas's face is nothing but hurt and confusion. We hear someone start to come up the stairs.

"You need to go. I'll call you when I get things sorted out, okay? I promise." I say.

Lucas takes my face in his hand and kisses the top of my head before climbing back out the window.

A single tear falls down my face as I lock the window. I hear my door start to open and I quickly wipe it away.

"Everything okay up here? I thought I heard you yell." My mom asks.

"Yeah," I lie, "everything's fine."