Secret Love

Chapter Nine

Chapter Nine

When we stopped kissing everything came crashing down into reality and I pushed him away, I just had my first kiss with my teacher and it was amazing.

“Crap Ari I'm sorry I shouldn’t have done that.” I shook my head and my eyes stung, of course he was going to regret it, and I’m so stupid.

“Why, if you don't like me like that why lead me on and kiss me, oh god what about Riley I thought maybe he was going to take my mind off you and maybe I would fall in love with him.” I breathed frustrated.

“Ari, he’s not good for you, I don't like him.” He said and I narrowed my eyes at him.

“I don't want to hear anything from you is this why you kissed me, my first kiss by the way god you didn't even ask me, and you took my first kiss just because you don't like the guy that I'm talking to.” I said angrily.

“What no Ari that’s not it-” I cut him off.

“I don't want to hear it you made your intentions and feelings clear and just so you know you’ve broken my heart just so you could get a kick out of hurting Riley just because you don't like him.” I stormed out of the room before he could even say anything.

When I went into the living room Riley, Stace and Jake were all laughing; I put on a fake smile and walked into the room further.

“Ari, come here” Riley stood up and met me half way.

I walked to him and hugged him tight trying to get rid of all the guilt and hurt go away. I know I don't have anything to be guilty about but I feel bad about meeting Riley and getting to know him and then kissing someone else and not just anyone my next door neighbour and teacher. I sighed and pulled away not before seeing Mr Gold’s face. He looked sad and I couldn’t help but want to go over and hug him but I stopped myself.

He used you and he broke your heart don't feel anything for him.

I kept telling myself. I could feel my eyes welling with tears and my lip quiver.

Riley noticed and brought me to sit on the sofa and hugged me I buried my head into his side and let the tears come. What was happening to me? Why am I letting myself cry. I held back a sob and bit my lip, I felt Riley kiss the top of my head I looked up at him and really looked at him he was handsome, nice, funny and as far as I know he wasn’t using me.

We were looking into each other’s eyes till someone cleared their throat and ruined the moment I smiled at Riley and he looked up and glared. I frowned and looked up to see Mr Gold glaring back; I rolled my eyes and tried to clear the tension.

“So what about this sleepover” I clapped my hands and grinned at Stacy and Jake.

“I think this deserves horror movies and popcorn, and sleep in the living room.” I grinned at Stacy and nodded my head. I turned to Riley,

“Do you want to stay or are you busy?” I asked him.

He grinned and wrapped his arms around waist and nuzzled his face into my neck causing me to giggle which my cheeks immediately turned red.

“Woo... Mr Gold and Jacob go get your stuff and then come straight back” Stacy said.

“Wait what?” I said confused.

“Well yeah Ari god you can be dumb sometimes what else are they going to use as night stuff... right now you two go, go on.” She pushed them out of the door.

I sighed frustrated why did Mr Gold have to come, I turned to Riley.

“Come with me and help me bring down the sleeping bags and Stace will you do the popcorn and stuff please.”