Ignited ✔️

2:7

-RIVER-

"I don't know man, I tried and she still wants nothing to do with me" I mumble into the phone as I pack the last of my things into my suitcase. 

"You haven't tried hard enough then. That girl obviously loves you or she wouldn't have left in the first place you dumb fuck. You need to get her to remember why she fell in love with you in the first place"

"I don't k-" I'm cut off from finishing my excuse when my phone beeps notifying me of another incoming call.

"Hang on Carter someone's calling me, I'll talk to you when I land"

I hang up the phone and answer he incoming call, I didn't recognize the number, but then again I didn't pay much attention anyone's number except Emery's.

"Hello?"

I hear giggling on the other line followed by a few hiccups.

"Hello?" I say again, this time a little rougher.

"Hiiiiiiiiiii"

My eyes widen and a lump got stuck in my throat. Emery was calling me.

What the fuck?

"Princess?" I whisper.

This was a dream. It has to be.

"River can you come over?"

My heart clenched. Was this some kind of fucking joke she was playing on me?

"Princess I don't think-"

She cuts me off with a groan. "Come on, I'm lonely and I think you owe me"

What the hell was going on?

"Are you drunk?"

More giggles are accompanied by a crash and Emery letting out a few choice words.

"Emery what did you do?" I demand as I slide my feet into my boots.

"I just had a little drinky pinky Ri Ri" she slurs with more giggles.

"Ri Ri?" I mumble to myself as I grab my key card and leave my motel room.

"Just hang on Emery, don't move from the couch and I'll be there soon."

"Okayyyyy" she says before a sequel blasts into my eardrum.

"Jesus" I whisper as I rip the phone away from my ear.

"Oh my god River! Spongebob is on!" She squeals.

I can't help but smile as she screams the theme song.

"Are you almost here?" She asks with a whiney tone.

"Walking in the lobby now"

There was a reason I picked a motel near the apartment complex she was staying in. I wanted to be as close to her as I could.

I jog across the lobby, which attracts a lot of stares, and push the button for the elevator.

"Emery? You still there?"

No answer.

I pocket my phone and step into the elevator, before pushing the button to the top floor.

The doors slide shut and the air surrounding me became thick and I couldn't catch my breath. I was anxious. I was worried she had hurt herself, she didn't get drunk.

I step out of the elevator and walk down the hall to Alex's, cousin's, apartment.

Damn that's a mouthful