Eagle Crest Hallows [3]

Riley

I nod, "Yeah. Just graduated highschool," I clarify, playing with the grass.

Grayson

I flash a smile.

"Congratulations, by the way," I say, "I almost missed your party."

I play with her hair for a moment before remembering my question.

"Do you trust me?"

Riley

I nod again. "Of course I do," I clarify again, glancing at him.

Grayson

I swallow, scooting closer and kissing the side of her face.

"Would you...Would you come away with me then?" I whisper.

Riley

I swallow at his question and look at the ground. "Gray...I don't think I'm ready yet. To move out..." I said, thinking of how I just got my mom and dad back, and the new baby and everything that's going on. "They need me. But, You can stay until I'm ready if you want," I tell him, still looking at the floor.

Grayson

I flash a smile at her, "I didn't mean now. Your family is going through something they'll need you for. I meant when the time came, when I had to go."

Riley

I frown at the thought of him leaving....again. "When are you leaving?"

Grayson

I smile at her again, kissing the side of her face.

"Not anytime soon, sunshine," I whisper, "I promise."

Riley

I smile back at him. "Then yeah. I'll go away with you," I tell him.

Grayson

I smile and nod, kissing her softly and quick.

"Thank you, sunshine," I say.

Riley

I smile and nod, leaning against him while closing my eyes.

Grayson

I wrap an arm around her shoulders and kiss the top of her head, stroking the side of her face with my thumb.

Riley

Just as night hits, I fall asleep against him with a smile.

Grayson

Night hits and I shudder at the shadows, scooping up Riley in my arms and carrying her inside. I hurry up the steps and find her room easily, laying her in the bed and covering her up. Kissing her forehead goodnight, I head downstairs and sit on the couch, waiting to ask either of the runners of the house if staying the night would be alright.

Brooklyn

I walk out of the kitchen to find Riley's guy on the couch. I flash a smile before walking over to him. "Hey, Can I help you?"

Rayah facepalms herself again. You seriously do not know how to talk to guys.