common sense • rini/jolivia one shots

can't give you up

they both knew it was wrong. they just couldn't stop.

Nini and Ricky had broken up halfway through college, Ricky moving on to meet a woman who he later married. Nini on the other hand had yet to find a stable relationship.

Ricky had founded Bowen Records after moving out to LA, Nini was surprised when he called her and asked her to move with him to become his production manager. she of course agreed, she couldn't say no to him.

that's how they ended up in the situation they did. all of their pent up frustrations from their relationship came out one night when they were working together late. Ricky had initiated it, a quick kiss after they had successfully finished putting together a clients record. they moved quickly in the quiet studio, taking over the couch as they made love long into the early morning hours.

that was three years ago, they couldn't stop now. they met usually once a week somewhere in the studio or at Nini's apartment, or occasionally Ricky's house if his wife wasn't home.

it was 4am, Nini was trying to sneak back into her apartment, quietly closing the door behind her. as she turned around to tip toe to her room, she nearly jumped out of her skin at the sight of her best friend and roommate sitting at the kitchen counter.

"jesus Kourtney, you scared the fuck out of me!" Nini exclaimed, her hand over her heart.

Kourtney eyed her best friend, noticing how her clothes and hair were a mess, "were you with Ricky?"

Nini chose not to look her friend in the eye, "maybe."

Kourtney sighed, "Neens, he's married."

"but he loves me, and i love him. he's going to leave his wife for me, that's what he said." Nini stated, matter of factly.

Kourtney glared at her, "yeah, he told you that and then two weeks later he announced that they were having a baby. Nini, if he was going to leave her then he already would have. is he really worth it?"

Nini softened, "he's all i have Kourt, he's the only man i have ever loved. hell, i moved across the country for him! twice!"

Kourtney got up from her chain, crossing to take her friend at an arms length, "Nini, this isn't NYU anymore. you two aren't just screwing each other in your dorms after your breakup. this man is married, he has a family! what are you going to do when his wife finds out? huh? you're most likely going to lose your job as well as Ricky because Jessica will never let you see him again. are you willing to risk that?"

Nini was silent for a moment. she'd risk everything for Ricky Bowen.

"yes."

~~

Nini collapsed onto his chest, both breathing heavily as they came down from their highs. Ricky pulled her against him as he placed a kiss to the top of her head, his hand running through her hair. Nini pulled the sheet higher up to cover them, her fingers drawing patterns on his chest.

they were silent for a few minutes, Nini trying to muster the courage to ask him what she'd been thinking about since her conversation with Kourtney three weeks ago.

"do you love me?" she asked, looking up at him from her place on his chest.

he looked at her like she was crazy, "Nini, come on. i love you so much, you know that. you're the love of my life."

Nini sat up next to him, pulling the sheet around her bare chest, looking him in the eyes as her long hair swept over her shoulder, "Ricky, would you leave Jessica if i asked you to?"

Ricky looked conflicted at this question, "Neens, you know that's hard for me to answer."

Nini grew frustrated, "it's a simple answer Richard, either you love her or you love me."