Riggins

Chapter Fifteen

"No matter how many times I go the post office woman can literally never say my name right," Steph pouted throwing her bag down on the bed.

I laughed, "I just think she doesn't like you."

"I don't think she does either, but she did at least give me your package this time," she sat a big box down on my desk.

I smiled from ear to ear when I saw Riggins written across it. I hadn't seen Tim in about one month and it was killing me, but next month I had autumn break. A four day weekend back home with my baby. I feel for Steph though so won't see Jack till Christmas.

I opened it up to see a Beast shaped stuffed animal holding a rose. He was so cute it was unacceptable. There was a little note at the bottom that said 'think of me when you cuddle him'. Tim was the best boyfriend a girl could ask for. Why did school have to be so far away?

"I love him," I stood up holding Beast.

"He is," Steph giggled pulling out her chem book.

"Has Jack gotten to write you back?"

"No not yet and it sucks waiting," I groaned.

"I bet it does, but I know he misses you," I laid down on my bed.

***

"I'm so glad we came to this party," Steph yelled over the music.

"Me too," I swayed my hips smiling big.

I was on my 4th beer and feeling great. I'd had a test in all 5 classes this week and a paper. I needed as many beers as I could get. I kept swaying to the beat when I felt my phone vibrate. I pulled it out and saw Tim's name. I quickly moved out of the dancing mass and to the front porch of the house party.

"Hey babe," I answered slurring a little.

"Rae, are you drunk?"

"No way," I laughed.

"Rae."

"Okay maybe a little. But you know the week I had," I pouted.

"I do that's why I called to see what you were up too."

"I'm at some dude's house party," I twirled my hair.

"Some guy? Please lord say it's not a frat party."

"It's not a frat party. It's just some seniors. I met him in my art class. He seemed nice and I wanted alcohol so here I am."

"I think you should go home," I could tell he was upset.

"I will it a bit babe."

"No now and I know Steph is with you and she's a light weight."

"Yeah she is," I laughed.

"Hey, you enjoying the party Ally," Todd from my art class came outside.

"Who's that?" Tim asked.

"It's just my friend. I have to go now, byeeeeee."

"Rae don't you," I hung up before he could finish.

"Who was that?" he laughed.

"My boyfriend. He worries about me," I smiled.

"Boyfriend? You don't need one of those in college," I pouted.

"Why not?" I laughed walking back into the party.

"Because you're supposed to have fun in college. You can't be held back," he followed me.

"I am having fun with him too."

"You need a real man to have fun with."

"He is a real man," now Todd was starting to piss me off.

He gripped my arm and spun me around, "no I am."

"Don't you fucking touch her!"

Oh dear god I know that voice.

I turned around to see Steph standing behind my clearly angry boyfriend.

"And who the hell are you?" Todd asked.

"I'm her boyfriend and I can see just how clearly you're trying to get in her pants," he started walking towards us.

"She would have let me too," he leaned down looking at me and before his face got too close I saw Tim's fist collide with his face.

I gasped stepping back and watching Tim grip onto Todd's shirt.

"Ally stop him!" Steph yelled at me.

I looked at him then at Todd who's nose was already bleeding.

"Baby, you have to stop. You saved me it's okay," I begged.

He looked at me then back at Todd.

"Yeah dude, we'll take care of the perv, but you've got to get out of here," another guy chimed in.

I put my hand out and Tim finally let go and took my hand then I grabbed Steph's walking out.

It was a quiet walk back to our room. I wanted to know how he got there, but I couldn't ask. I couldn't speak. He'd soon up yet again and saved me.

"So I'm going to wash up. I'll be back I promise," Steph said walking down our hall the the showers.

I walked in my room and Tim followed.

Once the door was shut he spoke, "why'd you hang up?"

"I don't know. He started talking and I was just so relaxed and having a good time and the drinks," I put my face in my hands.

"I called Steph right after you hung up. I drove here to surprise you since I knew you were having a bad week and hearing that asshole about made me lose it."

I cupped his cheeks in my hands, "Tim, I'm safe. You're here. That's what matters right now."

He sighed, "I know."

"Are you mad at me?"

"No baby I'm not mad. You were having a good time and you're enjoying school. I just hate I'm not here to help you."

"Are you still looking for jobs around here?"

"Yes and hopefully I'll get one before next summer."

"I hope so too. Now can we cuddle and pretend like you're the only guy in the whole world since the rest are pervs?"

"Will Steph mind?"

"Nah she'll probably pas out hard."

He picked me up and carried me to the bed and I couldn't help but giggle. Even after punching some dudes face in he still managed to be so sweet. That's my Riggins.