Hey guys! So, I got a P.M. the other day asking if I would write a story that focused more on Riley and 5SOS instead of my usual Maya and 5SOS. And, seeing as we are at the point where I have written enough stories that Maya has been with each band member, I decided I would give this a shot. I will say, I'm a bit nervous about this. I don't usually connect with Riley's character as much as I do with Maya's but, I am going to give this a chance. This is the first chapter and after reading it I REALLY hope you guys will review and tell me what you think!

~evergirl2000


As I walked into the library for the third time this week, I couldn't help mentally patting myself on the back. I had studied almost every day, either at home or at the library, for my upcoming history exam. I was bound to pass, which made me really happy. You see, I'm what some people would call a geek and what others would call a popular girl. The truth is, I'm a little bit of both. I'm popular but, I like to make good grades. Another truth: I don't have time for this. I need to study so that I can pass that exam, not sitting here contemplating how people view me and what category of people, aka 'click', I'm put into. So, I wipe these thoughts from my brain and walk as quietly as possible into the somewhat small library. I walk through the long hallway that leads from the entrance doors to the check out/ return desk and pause. I always stop to say hello to the girl, Annabeth, that works here. She's around my age and over the years we've become pretty good friends. However, today, Annabeth isn't here. Instead, a guy around my age, maybe a little older, stands behind the counter helping an older lady check out her books. He's kind of tall, with shaggy light brown hair and beautiful midnight blue eyes. I also noticed that he had a nice smile. I shook my head trying to clear my thoughts as I silently watched his interaction with the lady. I smiled as I watched him joke around and laugh with her before offering to help her carry her books outside. After gathering the books into his arms, he allowed the lady to lead the way. I could tell that he was straining under so many books though so, I decided I would help. I walked over and tapped the tall stranger on the shoulder. Apparently, not my best move. The boy turned around to quickly and I didn't have time to move. As he turned, it was like slow motion. The stacked books that he was carrying started to shake before he bumped into me. The books all crashed to the floor seconds before I also fell.

"Oh my Gosh! I'm SO sorry" he said as he leaned down to help me.

" It's fine. I'm fine." I said as I looked up at him.

He was a lot closer than I had originally thought. In other words, he was right in front of me. His face had a look of nervousness on it and I couldn't help but laugh. Of course, that probably made him think I had brain damage or something, so I explained.

" I'm sorry but you look so scared and I just thought it was kind of funny. That, and, when I tapped on your shoulder, I had planned on helping you carry the books but instead, I just made a mess"

He thought a moment about what I said before a smile started to appear on his face. In that moment, I realized how much I really liked that smile. It was sincere and oh so nice to see. Somewhere in the room, I heard a person talking. I was fully prepared to ignore them and just keep enjoying this moment I was having but, no. The stranger apparently had better manners than me because at the sound of the voice he tore his gaze from me and started to pick up the books that surrounded us. As I sat there and watched, I could feel the blush coming to my cheeks. Hoping to hide it, I quickly started to pick up books as well. After they were all picked up, we followed the lady to her car and neatly stacked them in the back seat. The lady climbed into her car and closed the door. As we started to walk away though we heard her call out a thank you as she drove off.