With Open Eyes

Split

If you told me a couple weeks ago that I'd be kissing Riley Matthews I would have punched you straight in the face and denied it, but the reality was it was happening.

We were laying on our sides facing each other on her bed. I could see her eyes flickering from my eyes down to my lips. I remembered the kiss in the closet, how amazing it made me feel, I knew I wanted to feel her lips again. I moved closing the gap between us and kissed her gently, placing my hand on her waist as I pushed her down. I was leaning over her when her eyes fluttered open mesmerizing me in her deep brown eyes. Her hands tangled into my hair pulling me down into a passionate kiss.

I was getting addicted to her and I had to figure out a way to not just keep us a secret. But that was a problem for another day. Right now I wanted to just enjoy this without overthinking and without interruption.

The door busted open and we sprung apart I could see the flushed expression on Riley's face, her lightly swollen lips, and her tousled hair. I knew I probably looked similar but I stayed still afraid to see who was there afraid to give away any answers with my eyes.

Someone stomped over to the bed jumping and sprawling onto it. I looked over to the figure and noticed it was Farkle face planted into the purple comforter. Riley and I quickly fixed our appearance and relaxed trying our best to act natural in front of him.

He turned over sitting up and looked between us like he was studying something. We couldn't help but look at each other nervously. "Will you guys stop looking like some love sick teenagers?" He sounded exhausted as he let himself fall onto his back colliding with the bed once more. "Why are you taking Maya from me Riley?" His tone was whiny and I felt a little bad I knew we would have to tell him soon.

"Gah so annoying! Why do you guys get so quiet around me!" He looked me in the eyes and I could see his hurt. It broke my heart knowing I was the cause. "Maya be truthful are you leaving me for a younger and more unattractive version?" Farkle grabbed his chest acting like he was in physical pain. Even in serious moments he knew how to joke that's what I loved about him. "Don't answer I don't think my heart could bear the truth."

Riley looked angry and I busted out laughing which made a pout appear on her face. I just wanted to bite on her lower lip and kiss her anger away. She threw a pillow at Farkle with a lot of force knocking his beanie off and onto the floor. "I'm not the unattractive version of you." I heard Riley mutter out and I winked at her making her roll her eyes and send a pillow flying past my head.

"Farkle nothing could come between us," I spoke out loudly so he could hear from underneath the pillow he had over his head. Glancing over at Riley I could see her face fall, a little sadness in her eyes as she hugged her knees. This is what I wanted to avoid if I said one thing it'd hurt Riley, if I said another Farkle gets hurt. "How about we all go take over the couch from Mr.Matthews and have a video game marathon?" I suggested.

I watched as Farkle perked up and bounced up leaving the room in excitement. I stood up following towards the door looking back towards Riley after I didn't hear her getting up.

"Riles? You coming?" I give her a slight smile trying to cheer her up from her sudden mood.

"I actually have some stuff to do. Plus, I wouldn't want to be the annoying little sister ruining her brothers friendship." She rolled her eyes and walked over to her bay window. The air between us was weird and stiff. I looked down at my hands fiddling with my fingers.

My nerves built up as I looked behind me at the door it was cracked open but I didn't notice anyone there. Walking over to Riley she was focused at the city life below. I reached under her chin and lifted it up to look at me.

"Don't be upset cutie." I leaned in kissing her cheek leaving her in silence and with red tinted cheeks. "I don't want to have to chose between you two."

"I'm tired of that excuse I just want you to tell him." She sighed grabbing my hand away from her cheek and holding it tight.

"I'll figure it out just please wait a little longer." Her hand released mine as she rested her head on the window pane.

"Sure." It felt like a cold and empty response. The best thing for her was space right now and for me to figure out a way to tell Farkle. I opened the door and slipped out closing it quietly behind me before turning around. I nearly jumped out of my skin at the sight of Farkle leaning against the wall in front of me.

"Tell me what?" His arms were crossed and his leg propped on the wall. As much as I wanted to respond my voice and brain couldn't come up with anything to say.