Falling For my Best Friend || Grayson

thirty

Grayson's POV

as i wake up, i gently pull Riley's sleeping body into mine. her bare back is warm against my chest. i inhale the clean scent of her shampoo and a small smile forms on my face. i slowly slide my hand onto her ribs and rub her soft skin with my thumb. her hands slides up and lays on top of mine and i kiss the back of her head. "good morning beautiful" i whisper. 

"good morning" she whispers back. 

she lays in my arms for a few minutes before she says, "hey, i think i'm going to go home and go on my run. i'll come back after i talk to my dad". i smile and kiss the back of her neck. 

"don't take too long" i say as she stands up. my eyes don't leave her bare body as she slides her dress back on. she grabs her heels and her purse before she turns an waves.

"see you later. love you" 

"love you too, Ri" i say as she steps into the hallway and i close my eyes.

Riley's POV

i step into the hallway to see Ethan pouring himself a bowl of cereal. "morning" he says.

"good morning, Ethan" i say smiling. i head towards the front door when i remember i didn't drive here. shit. i turn to face Ethan, biting the corner of my mouth.

"wanna do me a favor...?" i ask and he looks up at me.

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Ethan starts to talk as he drives and i look out the window. "so, i guess my family likes you" he says.

"sorry E, but i guess you're stuck with me for a while" i say laughing.

"i don't mind. i could handle having another sister some day..." he says. i turn my head and look at him in shock before i smile.

"he really loves you Riley. i know he does. for god sake, he asked you to move in with us without even asking me. he's head over heels"

"i know. and i love him too. i just hope my dad can understand. he told me after lunch yesterday that he trusts us together and that he likes him, so i guess this will really show if he does" i say as he pulls into my driveway. "and thanks for the ride, E. i'll be back after i go on my run and talk to him" i say, shutting the passenger door. 

he rolls down the window as i walk up to the front door and yells, "by the way, i'd take a shower before you talk to your dad. you smell like sex and turkey". i laugh and flip him off. he's smiling as he pulls out of the driveway. how did i get so lucky to have these people in my life?

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it felt good to run again. i haven't been on a run since i went to arizona. it also felt good to put some clean clothes on. i throw on some purplish-grey leggings and a grey tee before heading downstairs. "hey dad..." i ask quietly. 

"yeah?" he says, staring at the tv. 

"um... this is kinda hard to ask but..."

"what is it?" 

"uh- Grayson asked me to move in with him..."

"oh?" he says, turning to face me. i run my hands through my wet hair, turning a little red.

"well, he knows i'm always over there, and it's just more convenient i guess... if you're not up for it i completely understand bu-"

"Riley... i know i told you that i trusted you both, but i might have to think about it for a while" he says. i look down at the floor and nod. i guess that's better than a no. i turn and face the stairs, slowly walking back upstairs.