I Love You//Mikey Manfs

Mixed Feelings and Deals

Mikey's POV

She looked so beautiful and confident up on stage like she belonged there. Listening to her sing reminds me of the nights she spent the night; she would sing and I would rap. I miss her like crazy and it's only been five months since she left for Tennessee; I still have seven more months until she comes back. How the h*ll am I going to survive seven more months without my best friend?

River's POV

I finished singing and everyone erupted in applause. I'm not use to people actually cheering for me; this is all so new to me. I took a bow and handed the microphone back to the Dj and walked off the stage to my friends. Huge smiles appeared on Maria and Conor's face, but the only person I wanted right now was the same person a few states away. "Mikey!" I exclaimed taking the phone Conor.

"Hey Rivs! You were amazing up there." Mikey said with a smile.

I could feel my cheeks start to heat up after he spoke, "Awe thank you best friend, but how did you know?"

"Your buddy Conor over there set the whole thing up." He said making me look over at Conor, he just let out a small smile.

"Thank you!" I said hugging him before taking a seat.

"No problem Riv-bug." He took a sip of his soda, "Anything to get that pretty little voice of yours out for the world to hear."

I let out a small smile turning back to my phone, "So you really liked my singing up there?" I asked, still a little shaken up.

"Would I lie to you? River, we're best friends" He said.

Hearing those words come from him made all the nerves disappear and I'm immediately back in Jersey with him by my side. Sometimes I wonder if it would be different if I stayed; like maybe me and him could have been more than just best friends. But then again maybe there was a reason for me coming to Nashville.

"Well I need to go to the restroom," Maria said nudging my arm, bringing me out my thoughts "You coming Rivs?!"

"Hmm?! Oh yeah right; Con here talk to Manfs while we're gone." I tossed him my phone and followed Maria to the back of the club labeled bathrooms.

"So?!" She pushes the door open, holding it for me. "You gonna explain what that was all about?" She walked to the mirror, fixing her hair.

"What?!" I asked, crossing my arms

"The fact that your in love with your best friend?!" She side eyed

"WHAT?! No! Of course not! We're just friends that's it!"

"Tell that to your rosy red cheeks you got when you saw him. If that's how you act when he's on call, I would love to see how you are when he's actually in the room." She grabbed a paper towel and started blotting her lips.

Is she right?! Do I have feelings for Mikey?! And does everyone see it? But most importantly would he feel the same way? "You know we should really get back to Conner, I mean what if his ex is here waiting to make her move?"

She rolled her eyes, "I like to see her try."

"You could just tell him you like him Maria."

"I will when you tell Manfs!" She tossed the towel in the trash and held her hand out. "Deal?"

I reluctantly agreed and shook her hand, "Guess were going to be single forever then." I let out a small chuckle.

"Yeah actually, about that-" she smirked and ran out the bathroom.

"Wait a minute-" I shot out the bathroom, weaving in and out the crowd of people trying to get back to the table. My heart was pounding in my chest, not because I was running but because I didn't know what Maria was planning. I reached the table to find her hugging Conner from behind smiling at my phone in his hand. "Hey?!" I squeaked

"River! You'll never believe what Maria just told me." Conner said, kissing Maria's hand.

"Oh." I said a little sheepish, looking at her then back to him "a-and what did she say exactly?!"

"Oh just that she loves me." He smiled, looking up at her.

"Awe congrats guys." Mikes voice came through the phone on the table. I really wanted to tell him I'll talk to him later and hang up, but Maria grabbed it before I could even move my hand.

"Yeah hey Mike, I think your best friend has something very important to tell you now!" Maria smiled at me, handing over the phone.

"I...." I immediately froze in fear, that it felt like time was sitting still.