Part 3
~Authors Note~
Well here's chapter three. This one was a little more difficult for me because I'm not used to writing romance stories or even fluff if that's what this is called but I do hope you guys like this one and like always feel free to write a review I enjoy feedback on how I can make my writing/stories better and sorry about the grammar, its 4am and I'm stupid tired.
Good Luck summoners
Awoken from a sound sleep by someone hitting her door over and over again, Riven turned over and tried to ignore it but who ever it was, was insistent on making her get up.
Groaning she got up and went to the door to see who it could possibly be.
Opening the door two thing's happened at once, first she saw a flash of red hair and the second was a fist flying at her face. Reacting on instinct alone she brought her right arm up to block the hit, and followed through with a left hook of her own only to have her fist meet thin air.
Turning around as she felt movement behind her, she prepared for another attack when she immediately recognized the red headed woman as Katarina. Eyebrow raised in surprise she said "Kat? What are you doing here?" Moving over to the room's only chair Katarina sat down and said "Looks like you still have your moves, but beside the point you're an ass you know that, you let me think you were dead, and then all of a sudden you show up with the Ionians. What the fuck Riven."
Rubbing the back of her neck Riven grimaced and said "Yeah sorry about that, I should have sent something explaining things."
Crossing her legs like she owned the place Katarina said "Yah you should have, but all things considering I'm glad you're alive. So tell me, what's so important in Ionia that you couldn't have bothered with coming back to Noxus."
Walking over to the bed Riven sat down and started explaining all that had happened to her since exiling her self, and the war.
"So you and the Captain huh well I never saw that one coming, and here I thought you and I had a thing…if I had feelings I do believe they would be hurt." Katarina said with a wink
Grinning Riven said "I wouldn't actually call us together, but I do think that there is something there between us. It's all a little confusing really but I'm not willing to ruin a friendship by making things awkward. Enough about me, the last I heard you and Garen had something going what's the deal with that?"
Shaking her head Kat said "it's complicated; I don't think he's ever thought about having a personal life outside of being a commander or the League. I'm trying to get him to open his eyes and realize what's in front of him; I swear he's so dense sometimes it drives me crazy."
Smiling at hearing the obvious frustration in her friend's voice, Riven couldn't help but envy how outgoing Kat was. When ever there was something Kat wanted she went for it, which made her amazing at her profession, Garen had his work cut out for him.
Getting up to stretch Riven said "I'm sure he will come around. Men his size aren't known for there smarts, but I think there is more to him then most people give him credit for." Laughing, Kat agreed "It's why I haven't give up hope yet."
"Well since I'm awake, you up for some practice?" Riven said with a grin "It's been awhile since I've had the chance to beat you in a match." Grinning right back Kat said "as if you can touch me, but ill make you a bet you land three hits on me and Ill buy lunch, but if you don't you owe me a new blade."
Laughing at the joke Riven said "What! Where is the fairness in that, how about IF I don't land those hits I owe you lunch instead?" "Fine, better make sure you have enough money I see a feast in my very near future, ill meet you there." Said Katarina getting up from the chair she was lounging in.
Changing into a workout outfit Riven grabbed her sword and headed out to the training field, praying that her back didn't give out on her before she could land the blows. This being her first real test on her body since the incident, she figured that she would have about five minutes before the pain became to much for her, though her back wasn't bothering her much right now she knew that was subject to change at a moments notice.
Early mornings were always the most peaceful times for Irelia. She loved nothing more then going on a long run early enough in the day to clear her mind.
Running along a well worn path she came up behind a group of women obviously out to enjoy the morning air, planning to pass them she over heard a conversation that had her heart thudding and not because of the run.
"Did you hear, Riven and Katarina are about to fight over at the training field" said a young woman who Irelia faintly remembered seeing in the summons chamber. "Are you serious? Kats going to wipe the floor with her! I overheard someone say that they think Riven is injured somehow, I wonder if Kat knows this" said a heavier set woman. The skinnier of the two said "I don't really care if she knows or not, all I know is that I need to witness this. Its not everyday you watch two of the leagues champions duel it out, especially not the Sinister Blade and The Exile."
Taking off towards the training field Irelia wondered why this news upset her so much, she knew Riven could take care of her self in a fight, but hearing that she was with another woman caused a weird feeling to enter her chest …it kind of felt like jealousy which was ridiculous. Why would she feel jealous that Riven was sparring with another woman? She ran the rest of the way to the field to see Riven and Katarina joking as they positioned them selves in the ring. Feeling the tightness in her chest return she frowned and tried to push the feeling away again.
Standing out of view she watched as the two sprung towards each other. Riven came in with a wide swing of her sword which was dodged by Kat, who in turned used the opening to close the gap between them, and jabbed her elbow into Riven's stomach. Almost catching the blow to her rib cage Riven spun to the side and jumped back so she wasn't in arms reach and followed up with a kick of her right leg. Connecting with Katarina's right hip she couldn't help but taunt her "You got to do better then that kitty Kat, I want to see you make me work for my lunch I do believe that's one though, and we just started" Riven said. Winking Katarina said "That one was a free be, I gotta let you have some hope."
Not giving a warning Kat leaped forward only to disappear, but not before throwing a knife which distracted Riven long enough for her to get behind her and throw a quick punch to the middle of her back. Gasping Riven stumbled forward and nearly dropped to her knees only to have Kat back in front of her with a look of disapproval on her face. "And you failed to tell me that you're injured, you're just as stubborn as ever!" Standing up Riven crotched into a fighting stance clearing her face of any trace of pain "I don't know what you're talking about, but I would appreciate it if you didn't go for that spot again." Shaking her head Kat tilted her head to the left "It looks like your girlfriend is pissed." Glancing to the left Riven caught Irelia out of her side vision and it did indeed look like she was pissed which worried Riven "Let's end this quickly; I got a meal to collect on."
With renewed focus and a determination not to loose this match Riven was able to land the last two hits, but not without getting shunpoed in the face that's resulting in a nice bruise and a split lip.
Standing up with a grimace Riven looked around to see that Irelia was no longer watching and a small gathering had formed in her place.
"Huh, I didn't think we would be that popular. This only lasted a few minutes" Riven said with a chuckle.
Coming to stand beside her Kat said "I hope you don't think they came to watch you, because they're definitely here for me."
"You're so full of shit, I need to take care of some stuff first then you better be ready to pay up cause like you said I see a feast in my near future." Riven said while heading in the direction of her room.
"Uh huh more like you need to find your girlfriend?" Kat said sending Riven a wink and headed off. At a lost for words and blushing at the implication Riven just headed off again wondering why Irelia looked so upset during her fight. Shaking the feeling off she went to her room to take a shower and change her bandages. Entering her room Riven turned the lights on and began to undress, gathering up her few belongings when she heard a knock on her door. Pausing to she tugged her shirt back on and went to answer the door and was greeted with a slightly annoyed Irelia.
"Good morning" Riven said kind of unsure how to approach the other woman, a strong feeling in her gut told her that the irritation was directed at her but she had no idea why.
"Good morning, may I come in?" Irelia said.
"Sure, come in I was just getting ready to take a shower but that can wait, is something wrong?" Riven decided to take the direct approach instead of letting the uneasiness grow in the pit of her stomach.
"I just wanted to check on you, I saw the hit you took on your back and was worried." Irelia said, her face devoid of any outward emotion, but Riven knew her better then that and could tell that there was something else bothering her that she wasn't letting onto.
"Yeah it was unexpected; Kat's the only person who's ever been able to get behind my defense." Riven said.
"I never knew you and her were friends, I mean you never made it seem like there was anything back in Noxus for you other then pain and regret especially not a friend or anything more then that." As soon as the words were said Riven could tell she regretted them. "I'm sorry, that was un called for, forgive me" Irelia said.
"No it's alright I have known Kat a long time, and our fathers worked together so it was unavoidable that we would either become friends or enemies" Riven said. Looking over at Irelia, Riven noticed for the first time that Irelia had some freckles spread out across her nose and for some reason she thought that it was adorable. Blinking at how fast her thoughts turned to how cute she was Riven headed for the fridge to grab a bottle of water and said "Have you ever noticed that the most UN likely of people end up coming together?"
Tilting her head a little to the side Irelia said "what do you mean? As in like a relationship or a friendship?"
"Both I guess, I mean look at us who would have ever thought that a former Noxian soldier and the captain of Ionia's guard would ever be friends, and I don't know if you know this but Garen and Kat are in a relationship…a weird one but in one all in the same." Riven said
"Wait what? Garen the might of Demacia is in a relationship with Katarina the sinister blade of Noxus? You have to be kidding me" Irelia said with total disbelief.
"Yeah that's what I said when I first found out, I just find it interesting that the most UN likely of people can come together and make it work" Riven said with a quick look at Irelia's face to see her reaction. Noticing the irritation melting away at the mention that Katarina and Garen were an item, Riven wondered if the irritation was actually something else a little more substantial.
Smiling for the first time since entering Riven's room Irelia held up a small container and said "I brought you a little more of the cream Soraka made for you, I kept a little of it for my self just encase I would ever need it, If you don't mind I can help you put it on."
Returning the smile Riven nodded and headed towards the bed and began to take her shirt off again revealing the cross of bandages wound around her when Irelia came up in front of her, grabbed her face in both hands and brought her lips to hers. Eyes going wide and stunned at the bold move, Riven could do nothing but stand there while her crush kissed her, ending the kiss Irelia took a step back and brought her hand up to her mouth blushing furiously and stammered "I... I shouldn't have done that, I have no idea what came over me, please forgive me Riven I…"
Taking pity on the situation, Riven interrupted her "Irelia you have nothing to be sorry for because I'm not, you just stunned me is all" She said with a small smile, bringing her hand up to message the back of her neck in a show of nervousness and deciding to take the plunge she continued with "I've wanted to do that for awhile now and tell you that I like you as well."
"You have? Why have you never said anything until now, after I make a fool of my self?" Irelia said with a frown.
Laughing slightly Riven sat down on the bed and said "Well until now I was unsure if it would be a good idea, and well the chance presented its self…I mean its not every day someone kisses you. You're the only person who's never judged me for my past and I feel that I can be my self around you and be honest with you."
Sighing in what must be relief Irelia said while taking a seat next to Riven "I feel the same way Riven, I have never allowed or been allowed to have a relationship with someone due to the nature of my work and position, but I'm starting to realize that there's more important things to life then what I've been doing up to now. I feel a deeper connection with you then I have with anyone before, I want to see where this leads."
Taking Irelia's hand in her's Riven squeezed a little "Sure thing, to be honest I never expected anything like this to ever happen to me."
"Well it's about time you two finally make a move; I was getting sick to my stomach watching you two dance around the obvious."
Startled they both spun towards the door to see Master Yi standing there.
