Falling For my Best Friend || Grayson

thirty six

Riley's POV

it feels weird. it's my first run since i moved into the apartment. i haven't ever ran in this area. i kinda miss my old route, but whatever. 

i turn and head inside the apartment, where Ethan and Grayson are both sitting on the couch watching tv. i wipe my forehead and walk to the fridge, grabbing a water. i take a drink before going into the bathroom and showering. 

after my shower, i wrap up in a towel and walk back to our room. i see Grayson looking at me in the corner of my eye from the couch and smirk. i leave the door open and lay down on the bed. it's not long before i feel the bed sink a little and his body on top of my back. i smile when his lips meet the back of my neck. 

"what are we going to do today?" he said softly in my ear.

"i have to babysit for my aunt and uncle" i said and he climbed off of me.

"Grace?" he asked. 

"woah, you remembered. i'm impressed" i said smiling. "yes, Grace"

"do i get to go?"

"nope. last time she was all over you and not me, and i'm not about that life" 

"aww, Ri... are you jealous" he teased and i rolled my eyes, smirking. "it's okay, i know i'm just daddy material" he said, leaning back with his hands behind his head. 

"i already knew that" i said and he grinned.

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i'm reading Grace a book before she takes her nap when i feel my phone vibrate. i wrap up the book and look down at her, passed out. i smile and head back into the living room. it's been a few hours, and i still have a few to go. i pull out my phone to see Grayson's text.

Grayson: i miss you.

Riley: i miss you too.

Grayson: can i help pleaseeee?

Riley: she's taking a nap right now, but you can come over if you want

Grayson: i'll be there soon :)

i smile down at my phone and sit on the couch. i quickly text him the address and turn my phone off.

it's not long until there's a knock at the door. i stand up and open the door, smiling up at Grayson. he places a quick kiss on my lips and smirks down at me. "hey baby."

hearing him call me 'baby' made my stomach flutter. he's never really done that before. "hi babe. aren't you freezing?" i ask as he walks over to the couch.

"yeah, a little" he says, chuckling. i smile and sit down beside him, intertwining my fingers with his. i watch as our tattoos meet again and smile. he pulls me in closer to him and grins. 

"what?" i ask smiling.

"i got you a present"

"why?"

"i just wanted to, i guess"

"Grayson, you don't have to get me anything" i said laughing a little. he reached into his pocket and pulled out a little box. my jaw dropped and my face turned red. he opened the box and i took it, reading the message.

a "knot" ring. the ring symbolizes a knot that is not quite tied yet, but has all intentions of being tied. a promise ring.

"Grayson..." i say, speechless.

"do you like it?" he asks and i giggle.

"i love it. thank you". he takes the ring out of the box and slides it onto the finger with my tattoo. i smile down at the ring before looking up and kissing him. 

"i should probably go wake Grace up" i say and he nods. i peck his cheek and stand, walking up stairs.

after i wake her up, i carry her downstairs to the living room. Grayson's still on the couch, but he's on his phone. he looks back and smiles when he sees us. "hi Grace!" he says, waving at her. she yawns and waves back. i sit back down next to him with her in my lap and she smiles up at Grayson.

he reaches over and pulls her onto his lap and plays with her for a while. i relax a little, watching them. i don't realize i'm smiling until my cheeks start to hurt. they're both so stinkin' cute.

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after my aunt and uncle got home, we headed out. he asked if i wanted to go walk around in the park by their house to have some alone time before going back home, so i agreed. 

i get to the park before him, and throw on my coat and scarf, getting out of my car. i stand out and lean against the fence, looking out at the trees. as i exhale, my warm breath hits the cold air. 

i jump when i feel a body press against mine and a pair of hands meet mine from behind. i smile and look back at Grayson, who's smiling too. i turn back around to focus on the christmas lights on distant houses, the empty playground, and the leafless trees. "hot chocolate?" he asks and i smirk.

"of course" i say. he backs up and we both walk over to the little stand. he orders for both of us and pays before handing me my cup. "thank you, Gray" i say, pecking him on the cheek. we start to walk down the trail, sipping on our hot chocolates.

"so, do you have anything planned for christmas?" i ask.

"not really. we'll probably just go to the house with my parents and cam" he says and i nod. "what about you?" 

"well, i'd love to go to my mom's, but you know... i'll probably just go to my dad's or something."

"well, maybe we can go to your mom's"

"what?"

"i dunno, i kinda wanted to meet your mom and her family" he says.

"Gray, it's in Arizona... how would we even get there?" 

"we can take turns driving or something, i don't know..." he says before taking a drink. i look over and observe him. he pulls his cup down from his face and i smile a little.

"maybe. i'll ask what they have planned" i said turning my attention to the path again. i shiver a little and he looks at me. 

"come on, let's go home" he said wrapping his arm around me. i nod as we turn around and head back to our cars.

we stop at my car and i turn to face him. i reach up and place my hand on the side of his face, kissing him softly. his warm lips press against mine and break away. he lays his forehead against mine for a second, our noses barely touching, before he kisses the top of my head.

"see you at home babe" he says and i smile, nodding. he pulls his keys from his pocket and walks towards his car and i turn to face him. i smile as he walks across the parking lot. he turns his head to the side, looking at me from the corner of his eye and smirks. 

i chuckle a little and walk to my car, starting it. i put my cup into the cup holder and head home. 

hope you enjoyed this part :) sorry i haven't put anything up for awhile, i've had a little bit of writer's-block. thoughts?