Falling For my Best Friend || Grayson

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Riley's POV

i walk into math and Grayson's sitting at his desk, talking to Alex. he looks up at me as i walk over and sit down on the other side of Alex. i don't talk at all during this hour. i wasn't really focused on class. i was focused on what to do. 

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when the final bell rings i quickly head over to Grayson's usual parking spot. he's standing there with the guys when i walk over, gripping my backpack strap tight in my hand. "can we talk for a sec Grayson..." i ask as all the guys look at me and Ethan nods a little. Grayson hesitates but follows me as i start to walk towards my car. 

"this isn't you Grayson. what i saw last night... it wasn't you" i say looking down at the concrete as we walk. 

"you met me three months ago Riley. you don't know a damn thing about me"

"i know enough about you. i know you're my best friend and i would risk anything for you" i say, biting my cheek. we stop at my car and continue talking.

"i know, you were drunk. it hurt though. it hurt seeing you all over that random girl last night"

"Riley, why were you even there? it was none of your business!" he shouts and i'm about to cry.

Grayson's POV

"Riley, why were you even there? it was none of your business!" i yell. her eyes look glassy and her lip quivers.

"just forget it..." she says, opening her door and climbing into her car. she's about to shut her door but i grab it, stopping her from shutting it. 

"dammit Riley! why were you there! we aren't a couple so why!?" i yell. she looks up at me with disgust.

"just tell me this. did you mean it? did you mean it when you said you love me?" she says as a tear rolls down her cheek.

"yes Riley! okay!? now are you going to tell me why you were there?" i yell and she beats her fist on her steering wheel.

"because i fucking love you  Grayson!" she screams and let go of the door as she breaks down. she's sobbing as her head lays on the steering wheel. my knees go weak, and i feel myself start to shake. my jaw is open wide, as i stand in silence.

she said it. she actually said it.

"no... you love Trent. not me. you can't love me..." i say as i place my hand on her car to keep my balance.

"then why did i dump him for you last night Grayson..." she says as she bawls into her steering wheel. she sits up and looks at me as her makeup runs down her face. i grab her face and kiss her. 

"i love you more than anything Riley. i'm so sorry" i say as i place my forehead on hers, still holding her face. "i'll take you home, just let me give Ethan the keys to my car" i say, backing up and she nods. 

i quickly run back over my car and hand Ethan my keys. "i'll be home soon. just take my car home please" i say and he grins. i roll my eyes and run back over to Riley's car. when i get there she had moved into the passenger seat. she smiled when she saw me climb into the drivers seat. i wipe her tears off of the steering wheel and take her home.

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Riley's POV

 i actually admitted it. i didn't even think i had it in me.

when we get to my house i grab his hand and he parks in the garage. "hang out here? please?" i ask and smile at him. 

"i can't say no to you..." he says smiling and he leans in and kisses me. 

i could get used to this.

we head inside and go up into my room. he jumps onto my bed and lays there, staring at me. i smile and lay down next to him. i wrap my leg around his body and he wraps his arm around my body. we lay there for a long time, just taking in the moment. this is all that i could ask for. 

we both fall asleep in each others arms fairly quick. he falls asleep first, and i gently rub my fingers on his chest until i fall asleep. 

after a while my dad comes home and opens my door a little. he doesn't care, he just smiles. he's happy that i'm happy. he shuts the door and heads back downstairs as we both remain asleep in each others arms. 

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i wake up when i feel Grayson moving. i open my eyes and he's about to stand up, but i grab his hand. "you're leaving me?" i say frowning. he flips over and lays on his stomach, holding my hand. he looks tired.

"i gotta go back home. my parent's are probably worried" he says and i nod. i lean forward and kiss him before he sits back up to put his shoes on. 

"i'll text you later" i say, smiling and he leans down, kissing me.

he waves and heads out.

i know i made the right decision. he's perfect.

guys i finished my project and got 100% yayayayay. but i posted it on my story and everyone wants the answers now oops. anyways i thought this part was really cute :) thoughts???