Music For Cars

XV

*Ricky's POV*

Nothing but arguing. That's all this has been. I couldn't wait for the change at my birthday party coming up. I needed some sort of release as (Y/N) certainly wasn't giving it to me. It was the same shit every day. I wake up, argue with Chris, argue with her...and it's all for nothing...because they're getting...married.

"Ricky?! Ricky!" (Y/N) came running outside to where I was smoking. She seemed excited.

"Whoa, what's up with you?" I giggled, looking her up and down. She has a beautiful body. 

"I need to talk to you." She said, slightly quiet.

"Again?" I snorted with sarcastic laughter. "I think we've talked enough."

"Ricky, shut the hell up." She rolled her eyes. "You're just trying too hard." 

"Me?" I guess she's right. She coughed as I blew the cigarette smoke in her face. She never smoked right in the first place...never inhaled...only sucked like they do in the movies.

"Damn." She waved her hand in her face to get the smoke out of her eyes. "Your lungs ought to be soaked in tar by now."

"Yeah. Do I care? No." I shrugged, taking another drag.

"I've been thinking." She bit her bottom lip as I courteously blew the smoke away from her.

"About what?" I gave her a crooked smile.

"About your mouth." She continued to stare at my chapped lips.

"I see." I smiled, flashing my teeth for once.

"We need to figure something out." Her voice was frantic. "I've chosen."

"Me?" I was surprised.

"You." She smiled. "But...I need to be safe about it." She looked away, slightly frightened.

"Don't worry." I put a gentle hand to the side of her face, rubbing my thumb on her smooth skin. "I'll keep you safe. Everything will be okay."

"You promise?" She looked at me, her eyes gentle and gleaming.

"I promise." I pecked her nose. "Just...go on and keep pretending. We'll have some fun in the meantime while I...come up with something." 

"I love you, Ricky." She shook her head, voice shaking.

"I love you, (Y/N)." I replied.

"I love you, Ricky." She repeated.

"I love you, (Y/N). So much." I put my forehead to hers. We'll figure something out...