James's POV
I slowly pull away from Riley. We both smile at each other, the first time I seen her smile after we've kissed. But her smile fades.
"I'm, I'm sorry. I don't know why I just did that." She says flustered as she ducks her head. I tilt her chin up with my finger and kiss her softly on the lips.
"I guess we're even now, huh?" I say with a smirk. She rolls her eyes, something that I'm starting to find adorable.
"Goodnight James." She says. I give her another quick peck on the lips.
"Goodnight Riley." I say happily while I watch her get out of the truck and walk into her house.
Riley's POV
I creep inside the dark house. Only now did I realize that it was passed midnight, and I'm praying that my father hasn't waited up for me.
I peer in the kitchen and living room. Nobody is there. I check the dining room. No one there either. I head towards the stairs, only to find a dark figure standing on them.
"God! You almost gave me a heart attack!" I shriek.
"How was the party?" My dad asks.
"Fine I guess." I reply. He doesn't say anything back. "Look, I'm really sorry I'm late getting back, but please don't blame James! There was traffic and-"
"Riley, calm down." He says.
"You're not mad?" I ask astonished. He chuckles.
"No, but make sure you don't make this a habit." He tells me. I let out a sigh of relief.
"Thanks." I say.
"So, you seem to like James." He inquired.
"Oh please." I scoff.
"I have eyes Riley." He says.
"What's that supposed to mean?" I question.
"I seen you two out in his truck kissing." He says with a weak smile.
"I, um, uh..." I stammer. He chuckles.
"Goodnight sweetheart." Is all he says before going back up the stairs and to his room, leaving me at the bottom of the stairs, stunned and still stuttering.
YOU ARE READING
The Bet
RomanceJames is the popular jock with the big reputation. Every girl wants him. His parents make more money than they know what to do with it, and has the world at his feet. Riley is the shy, new girl who doesn't want anything to do with him. James thinks...
