Chapter 2
Josh knew he was dreaming, but he didn't care. Holding Maya in his arms he twirled her around as they danced. Looking deep into her eyes he knew that she was the one for him. He wrapped his arms around her in a hug and brought her in close, whispering in her ear "Be with me forever." He then woke up.
For a moment he felt as if he was still dreaming. For it felt as if he was still hugging Maya. He could feel the heat radiating from her. Could feel the gentle softness of her skin. Could smell the lavender in her soft brown hair. This startled Josh awake more than he was! Maya didn't have brown hair... but Riley did.
To Josh's surprise and possible horror he was actually hugging Riley. Somehow in the night the two had rolled closer, and now she had her back to his chest and he was hugging her. "Oh god!" he said aloud and was about to jerk away from her. But he didn't. Instead he took a deep breath to calm down as to not startle Riley awake. He then realizes just where exactly his hands are. One was wrapped around her stomach but the other... was laying gently on top of her left breast. "Ahh crap..."
He subtly tried to move his uppermost hand, but Riley was laying on his arm in such a way he could only move it slightly. And any way he moved it ended with him being dangerously near her breasts. Then Riley stirred slightly as the warmth of his hand was gone. She sleepily pushes his hand back to her breast and puts pressure. "Ohh... Lucas."
Completely embarrassed now, and powerless to move his hand Josh didn't know what to do. He couldn't believe the situation he was in, "Riley... umm... I'm not Lucas. This is josh. I probably shouldn't be," but Josh is cut short as Riley responds sleepily.
"Mmm Josh." This time Riley pressed his hand harder and could feel her press her body against him as well. "Josh..."
"Wait what?" Josh says now more awake than ever. "Riley we really shouldn't be doing this. Your dad or mom could come in or anything." She releases the pressure on his hand, and to his surprise rolls over to look him in the eyes.
Josh realized she hadn't been asleep when she had said his name. And if there was any doubt in his mind it was wiped away when she said "Are my parents walking in the only reason you want to stop?" Rather than give him time to respond she instead pulled the covers away and stood up, stretched then walked casually to the door and locked it. Josh sits up as she says,"Now they can't." She then returns to her place beside him and snuggled closer.
"Riley we really shouldn't be doing this. You have a boyfriend. And I think I'm starting to have feelings for Maya." As much as Josh was enjoying the situation he knew that it was more likely to turn out bad for him than not. Though he was still utterly confused as to how he really felt about it, because he could just as easily get up and leave. But he doesn't.
"Do you like Maya because she thinks for herself? Does what she wants? Doesn't care what others think about her? Because she's a bad girl sometimes?" Riley asked in a soft voice with that ever present smile of hers.
"Yeah, that's a few of the reasons. I guess."
"Well I can be like Maya too. I can be a bad girl like she is." Riley then puts her arm around him. "If you didn't have feelings for me too, you would have left a long time ago."
"I think you're right." Josh finally admits as he puts his arm around her too. "It's just weird because I'm your..." but Riley puts her finger to his lips.
"Don't say it. You're my friend, a very good friend at that." She leans in cheek to cheek with him. "I feel safe when I'm with you."
"What about Lucas? Doesn't he make you feel the same way?"
"He does too." Riley admits, "But he isn't here right now. I can't have two people that make me feel safe?" Her logic was well put and hard to argue with.
"I guess you're right. But don't you think Lucas and Maya wouldn't really approve?" Josh was still cheek to cheek with her. He could feel every breath she took. He almost didn't care what Lucas thought. Though secretly hoped Maya never found out.
"Who says they have to know?" Riley responds as if she could read his mind. Then she gives him a light kiss. He nervously kisses her back but breaks away fast. "Oh come on, don't act like you don't like me." She then moves her hand to the crotch of his pants which now was sticking up a few inches higher than normal. "Because I can tell you do."
Josh finally gave in. He didn't respond and instead just kissed her. She kissed him back and the two made out in the bed for a few minutes. Once things finally calmed down Riley whispered in his ear, "See I can be a bad girl like Maya."
Josh chuckles, "Well you can be a bad girl with me all you want." He then leans in for another kiss, which Riley happily obliges.
Soon they had kicked the covers in the floor and Riley was laying on top of him still kissing. His hands wandered up to her breast once more and as he squeezed she let out a light moan. After a few more minutes she leans in and whispers "Remember me chasing Auggie around last night because he read my diary?"
"Uhh yeah?" Josh responds unsure where she was going with this.
"Want me to show you what I learned last Thursday?" Riley asks and Josh nods curiously. "Ok, close your eyes."
As he closes his eyes he feels her hands on his pants again. And then to his surprise she unzips them. 'She couldn't mean...' he thinks and soon finds out what it was. Josh had never had such a thing done to him before but he had always heard about it. He would never admit it, but he had only ever kissed a girl before now. But now... his mind was about to explode.
A few minutes later it was all over with. He felt his energy drain as Riley finished her task. To his surprise she just swallowed deeply before snuggling back up to him. She settled her head on his chest and waited for him to respond.
"Wow... Riley that was amazing." Josh finally responds dumbfounded. "That's actually the first time I've did anything like that."
"Seriously?" Riley asked surprised. "I figured you would have done lots of things."
"Nope, I've mainly been concentrating on my grades. And any girl I've dated I've only really kissed." Josh pauses for a second then asks, "Does this mean we are uhh... I don't know dating now or something?"
Riley giggles, "Don't be silly. I told you I have a boyfriend. And you are totally in love with my best friend." Once again Riley had managed to utterly confuse Josh. But she followed up with "But that doesn't mean we can't have our little secret as well right?" She then leans in and kisses him softly.
"I guess you're right," he says smiling and returns her kiss.
A/N: I hope you are enjoying this Riley/Josh pairing. Thank you for reading.
