Just a little test on an idea I had a looong time ago. Hope ya like it!
Chapter 1 "Slipping through the cracks"
Riley jumped out of his car as soon as he pulled the key from the ignition. Ignoring the door on his bright red convertible, the young man jumped out and practically skipped to the giants doors of Ben and Abigail's house.
Today was his birthday! Normally people had grown out of birthdays but not him. His birthday was practically the only day he could spend with Ben uninterrupted, because he never canceled because of interviews, treasure hunts, or Abby's problems.
The computer geek didn't even bother with the doorbell choosing instead to just barge inside. After all, he did help to pay for this house in a way, so it was kinda his.
Riley listened for anything that would indicate that someone was around. In a few seconds an annoyed Abigail entered the room. She was wearing a pretty – which Riley would never admit even under torture – black dress. Currently she was putting on a pair of expensive earrings.
"Hey Abs, where's Ben?"
"Right here."
Riley turned to the side and his smile fell. There was Ben, dressed in a tux, looking completely confused as to why Riley would be here.
"Look Riley, I really can't talk. We have a party to go to."
A shocked Riley could only stare at his older friend. He'd been through everything with Ben -- geez, the guy had almost gotten him killed on multiple occasions, and he couldn't bother to remember his supposed-best friends birthday?
Riley's surprised sadness turned into rage, and without answering he just turned around and headed for the door.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Ben asked, taking a few steps forward. Riley didn't even turn around.
Ben ran after him, grabbing the nerd's arm. Riley looked at Ben, and it was Ben's turn to be shocked when he saw that his friend was crying.
Taking advantage of Ben's surprise Riley yanked his arm away and glared. The constant feeling that Ben didn't even care, supported by the pretty good evidence, had been weighing on Riley. This event was the thing that made him snap.
"I have always been there for you! Every crazy idea, every treasure hunt, and every clue. I was there for you when no one else was! When have you ever been there for me?"
Ben was about to reply, but soon stopped. He honestly didn't have an answer. "Riley…."
The younger man rolled his eyes. "That's what I thought." He climbed into his car and drove off quickly, leaving two confused people behind.
Thinking over what Riley had said Ben realized he had been an awful friend. The treasure hunter couldn't even remember the last time he'd even thanked Riley. Abigail realized she hadn't been much better.
"Ben, I think today is Riley's birthday."
I know it's short, sorry! But I've been really focusing on my original stories lately, as I'm 14 and have yet to finish any of the 3 novels I started when I was 9 lols
Please review and tell me if you want me to continue or just stop and hide in a corner XP
This is based off the song 'Falling Inside the Black' by Skillet