Today started off as a normal day... I love my best friend. My best friend doesn't like me back. But that's the norm for us. We have had the same friends since 7th grade. Me, Lauren, Max, Bryant, and Riker. i had a thing for Riker since 7th grade. I thought it went away when I got together with Edward. Then Edward turned out to be a jerk, and ruined me. Max and Lauren got married about a year ago... and Bryant? Haven't heard from him since graduation.
Me and Riker were voted "Most Likely To Be Friends Till Death" our senior year. I thought that what true. Until this year.
I've never seen him like this. I've never seen him so... Drunk. He is not like this in the public eye. And here he is, downing his sixth drink. He goes to order another one, but I cut him off. "Why the fuck can't I have another drink?" He asked me. just two very short months ago, he was practically having sex with me in an alley, and now, He's pissed off at me, for wanting him to stop drinking.
I rolled my eyes at his behavior. "You can't have another one, because you have an R5 concert tomorrow and you're going to be hungover as hell and the fans don't wanna see that, Riker." I tell him. He glares his eyes at me. I grab his arm and drag him out of the bar. I shove him into my car. I go back inside, pay his tab, and go back out.
He has his phone in his hand, and a water bottle in between his legs. I start the car, and start driving. A few minutes later he tells me to pull over. I look at him worriedly, and pull off. He gets out and pukes into the street. I groan. "Sorry. I got your car a little pukey." He tells me. I hand him some tissues from the back, and he thanks me.
He dozes off a bit, and while he's in his sleep, I hear him whisper, "I love you Grace" I smile to myself.
Once we arrive at our house, (nearly an hour later. Riker had to puke a bit more.) I open the door, and he stumbles inside. I help him up the stairs, and sit him on his bed. I grab a shirt and some shorts from his dresser. I hand him his clothes, but he stops me before I can leave. "Help." He says.
I groan (again) and help him wiggle out of his skinny jeans. I throw him a new shirt and he changes into it. I help him into bed, and kiss his forehead. I grab the cloths from the floor and take them to the basement and put them in the washing machine. "Drunk again?" a voice says. I jump up and turn. Rydel stands there.
"Yeah. Luckily today was easy, not too much puking but he is gonna be super hungover in the morning." I tell her. She sighs and shakes her head.
"You dont have to do this you know. I know what you are gonna say. You are his best friend and he needs you. But trust me, Grace, he doesn't need you. He puts you through so much bullshit that you need to stop babying him." Rydel tells me.
I can do nothing but nod, knowing she's right. I tell her im gonna go to sleep, so i start the washing machine and go back upstairs. I peak into his room, and see his phone buzzing a lot. I go over and grab it, so it doesn't wake him up.
3 New Messages
555-555-5555: Hey baby! It's Jodie here. Why did you leave so early? I thought we were going back to your place?
Savannah 3 : Fine! Be that way! You dont even want to tell your BEST FRIEND we are together?
Savannah 3: Does your sister even know we are dating?
I dont dare read anything else. I drop the phone, causing a loud crash. I see Riker stir in his sleep, So i run into my room. a girlfriend? I thought we were gonna date. I guess he is just a sad drunk who plays girls and cant get his life together.
the next day, when he woke up, i walked into his room. He asked me if i could shut the curtain. I roll my eyes, and go over and shut his curtains. "When were you going to tell me about Savannah?" I ask him. His eyes go wide.
"I was gonna tell you later today, when she came to the show. I havent told anyone yet. We've been dating only a month. The only person who knew was Ross because Savannah is Courtney's friend, and Savannah told Courtney and Courtney told Ross." he says. I notice my vision blur a little, so i wipe my tears before he can notice.
I leave his room and go to mine. I close and lock the door. I get my phone out and call my friend, Carrie. She doesn't answer, so i text Rydel to come to my room. When she gets outside the door, I unlock it. She is the only one who knew i liked Riker, and once I told her about Savannah, the bar arguments(that were now weekly), the car ride home, how he said he loved me. She gave me a big hug, and said don't worry.
I started to cry badly, and tried to be quiet but it was pretty hard. Riker knocked on the door. "You okay Gracie?" I wiped my tears and tried to put on my best smile. I opened my bedroom door and he instantly gave me a sad look.
"What's wrong?" He asks. I shake my head and tell him it doesn't matter.
He repeats his question. "It's just. I don't know. I guess it's because like you're dating Savannah and I accidentally found out and... last night you told me you loved me." I told him. He sighs and puts his head in his hands.
"Gracie. You know I love you. Just not like that. Here lemme tell you what. Tomorrow is just me and you. All day. We can watch movies or go shopping or I'll listen to you rant about 'slutty jessica' or even listen to you talk about Dave. Me and you." He tells me. I nod and hug him, taking in his scent and his warm body.
After we pull away, we go and change for the concert later. Rydel goes to her room and decided on a gorgeous pink sundress. Riker keeps it normal with a black v-neck and ripped jeans. I decide to go with my dark blue skater dress, a denim jacket, and my dark blue converse.
With tour starting in a few weeks, I'm wondering if I should even go. Riker would probably bring Savannah, and it would just be too awkward. "Let's do this..." I whisper to myself.
