Always~ r5 fanfic

Chapter 6

After we put the balls and shoes away we went across the street to this little pizza place. A waiter came and gave us a oval booth large enough for everyone, I scooted in first so I was sandwiched between Rocky and Riker. We got three pizzas for the table the usual of course, Hawaiian, pepperoni and cheese pizzas along with a couple things of various sodas. As soon as the pizza Ophir the table e guys launched at it like rabbid dogs. "Geez guys don't take my hand off!" I laughed as I fought through it for a slice or two before there was non left.

I ended up grabbing three slices of pizza and a glass of coke before everything was gone. I began on my first slice with a huge bite, at which point Ross said rather loudly. "So Riker when are you gonna ask Emily out?" I choked on my bite of pizza for a minute before taking a difficult swallow and chugging soda. "W-what?" I coughed, hoping they'd think my face was red from my choking and not from the desperate want for Riker to ask me out.

I peered over at Riker who was shoving a piece of pizza into his mouth so fast I think he was TRYING to choke. Okay.... So he doesn't like me like that... Good to know. I only ate one of my slices and had the other two put into a box for later. I put a smile on my face but inside I felt like my insides were pulverized. I know I said I knew I'd never have a chance with them but... When you hang out with them.. And he sent such mixed signals..

We came to the van, breaking my miserable train of thought. I climbed into the back seat with Rydel and Ryland. Riker seemed a tiny bit puzzled but shrugged it off. Everyone jammed out to music and I lip synced along as I danced a little to the music. We pulled into the hotel parking lot and all filed out of the van. I gave everyone hugs and Riker a shy smile before saying goodbye and making my way to my own car.

I texted Rydel (cause she gave me everyone's numbers) at the closest stop light I had gotten.

Me: hey del! I just want you to know that if you ever need a girl friend just text me or FaceTime, yeah? It must get crazy with all the guys around 24/7.

At the next stop light a few blocks down my phone buzzed.

Rydel: you know it does! And I will, TRUST me. It's nice to have a girl friend to talk to.

I smiled, it is nice. I've never had many friends so this is fantastic.

Me: yeah it is. And remember just text me when you need me.

Rydel: don't worry, I will. Well I'll text you later, we just started on the road so I better get some sleep. Goodnight!

I typed a goodnight and hit send as drove the rest of the way home before texting del that I needed to go to bed. Grabbing my purse and leftover pizza I ran up to my room and passed out.