AN: I AM SO SORRY FOR GOING MIA IVE BEEN SO BUSY. I was finishing another fanfic but this is now my top priority so expect frequent updates this chapter suck but I can't get it to where I want still. Anyways the song in the radio is I really don't care by Demi Lovato ft. Cher Lloyd check it out. And enjoy and PLEASE REVIEW IT HELPS ME UPDATE! DON'T FORGET TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT A CARLOS AND RILEY RELATIONSHIP enjoy and please review

Carlos

'Okay this is definitely it.' I thought to myself as the familiar scent of burnt coffee and blueberry muffins hit my nose as I walked in the coffee shop.

I glanced at my watched and frowned I was ten minutes late, it turned out I hadn't remembered where it was like I thought I had. Riley had probably assumed that I stood her up. I rolled my eyes.

"Great way to restart your new friendship." I muttered.

My eyes scanned the fairly empty room for anyone who looked somewhat like Riley. Dark brown hair and skin a few shades lighter than mine. I furrowed my eyebrows when I saw a girl with brownish honey colored hair waving me over.

"Riley?" I asked nervously. "Is that you?"

She smirked. "Who else could I possibly be?"

I shook my head not expecting her to make a joke. "S-sorry I didn't even recognize you, you look different."

She touched hair and shrugged. "Yeah, I like to change it up."

I took in her face, her features looked pretty much the same as they did when I last saw her. She was a little tanner and had a small scar under her lip and her nose was slimmer. My stomach immediately tightened when I realized it was probably because I broke her nose.

"You okay."

I nodded. "Y-Yeah, sorry I was late I forget how to get here from somewhere that's not the Palmwoods."

"Oh it's fine. You look different too you finally have that stubble you wanted."

I chuckled and rubbed my jaw, I had spend the greater part of our relationship trying to get some facial hair. "Yeah finally."

"Oh, I ordered for you by the way." She said scrunching her face in concentration. "Black coffee six sugars right?"

I sat down across from here in the other side of the booth. "Wow yeah, you remembered my coffee order?"

A small smile pulled at her mouth. "Of course it's pansy coffee."

I faked a gasp. "Oh yeah this coming from the same girl who insists on coffee with equal parts skim and soy milk, espresso, half a sugar and so help you if it's Splenda." I pointed my coffee stirrer at her. "That Riley, is the definition of pansy coffee."

Her eyebrows were raised slightly. "You remember it though."

I laughed a little. "How could I forget, I remember the first time we came here you probably scarred the girl behind the counter for life because you lectured her about how gross Splenda was."

She shook her head and sighed. "It taste like death and sand."

I chuckled and sighed to myself, she seemed really happy. "So how have you been?"

"Good, I'm uh working on third album with Gustavo and then I'm touring again. So I've been busy."

"How are the guys? I mean do you still hang out with them." I sounded pathetic, asking about the assholes who never visited me.

She took a sipped of her drink and sighed. "They're fine, Kendall plays for the Kings, Logan's a psychologist now and James, he's a uh a model for Cuda and Armani."

"Wow, so they don't perform anymore?"

"Logan dances and sometimes or rare occasions they're do an acoustic version of some songs here." She shrugged. "How are you?"

I forced a tight smile on my face. "Good, I have an apartment uptown it's nice."

"What are you going to do now?"

"I don't know I miss singing and shit but I don't think anyone would hire me after you know, so I'm just going to chill."

She reached across the table and her hand found its way on top of mine. Her skin felt soft, and I couldn't help but notice how her hand trembled a little. "You know it's kind of died down, the rumors and everything. Sometimes if I do an interview they bring it up but everyone's kind of moved on. They're might be some talk about it now but you're talented."

A real smile pulled on my lips. "Really?"

"You always have been." She shook her head and smiled. "This is crazy"

I furrowed eyebrows. "What is."

Riley shook her again. "It's just if James knew I was having coffee with you he's probably have a heart attack."

"James? As in Diamond? Why would he care that we're having coffee?"

She swirled her cup around. "You're my ex and I'm having coffee with you. He acts like I'm going to cheat on him or something."

For some reason I felt my stomach plunge. She and James were together. "Oh so you and James." I said slowly trying not to scowl when I said his name.

I watched Riley visibly pale and gulp. "Oh, yeah. We're uh together, sorry."

I grinned a little bit at how jumpy she was. "Riley it's cool. I'm happy for you, you guys were always close."

"Thanks. So are you going back to Minnesota anytime soon?"

"I don't know. My mom and dad were just out here but I want to go meet my nephew." I replied not pointing out how quickly she changed the subject. "I might."

"You have a nephew?"

I nodded and drank the last of my coffee. "Yeah, he's three apparently my brother finally found someone."

"That's cute." Riley smiled, but I couldn't help but notice how sad she sounded. "A little boy, I just hope he's not hyper like you are."

"Oh whatever." I rolled my eyes jokingly and she laughed. "I'm really happy for you Riley, you know about your music and everything."

"Thanks, it was really nice seeing you again." She slipped her phone back into her purse and stood up and tossed her cup in the trash. "I mean I'm glad we caught up."

I followed her outside after throwing my cup away as well. "Me too we should meet up again sometime."

She grinned. "We should."

I scratched the back of my neck. "Can I walk you to your car?"

"Sure."

The walked around the block in a somewhat awkward silence. I glanced over at her, she was smiling so I clearly not freaking her out.

"Riley over here!"

I turned around and saw a guy following us with a camera. "What the hell?"

She rolled her eyes, stopping in front of her car. "Just ignore them. See you later Carlitos."

"You know I hated when you called me that."

"Exactly why I did it." She laughed, her classic smirk appearing on her face.

I was taken by surprise when I felt her hug me. She pressed her small body against mine, I wrapped my arms back around her. It felt strange to touch her like this, especially since the last time I did I almost beat her to death.

"See ya Riley."

She pulled back, a small blush on her face. "Call me yeah?"

"I will."

I walked across the street to where I was parked. I had just gotten in my car and heard a car refusing to start. I looked up and saw that it was Riley. Maybe I'd actually get to do something nice for her for once in my life.

"Hey!" I called as I got out of my car. "You need help?"

Riley glanced up. "Oh I'm just going to call a tow truck."

"Do you want me to wait around? Or a ride home." I didn't want to come on to strong but I didn't want to leave her alone. "You and I both know this neighborhood is shady."

Riley rolled her eyes and bit her lip. "Yeah if it's not out of your way or anything."

I chuckled. "Some things never change."

"Oh yeah what's so funny?"

I shrugged. "You never want to bother anyone it's cute. Classic Riley."

She smirked at the word cute. "And you're very transparent, that's classic Carlos."

"Do you want a ride or not?" I grumbled, feeling the color rise in my face.

"Yeah thanks." She leaned into her car and looked around for something and I looked over her small frame. "Ready to go?"

My eyes snapped back up to her face. I could a blush working its way up my face. "Uh, yeah."

I opened her door and climbed in. "You coming or what chica? I won't kidnap you I swear."

Riley got in shut the door. "You just want to go north on the 101 and I'll tell you from there."

I nodded and pulled away from curb. "So how's your career and everything?"

"Good." Her eyes refused to looked up from her lap.

"Cool." I said awkwardly as the conversation died out. I fumbled with the radio for a minute and turned it up to fill the silence.

Even if the stars and moon collide, I never want you back into my life

You can take your words and all your lies, oh oh oh I really don't care

Oh oh oh I really dont care

A bouncy pop beat filled the car and Riley groaned and looked embarrassed. A different voice came in after the chorus.

Yeah, listen up hey, hey, never look back, dumb struck boy, ego intact.

Look boy, why you so mad second guessing, but never shoulda hit that

Hey Riley you picked the wrong lover Shoulda picked that one he's cuter than the other. And I just-

I jumped back when Riley's hand shot out and turned off the radio. I glanced at her face was bright red. I bit lip, wondering if its about me.

"Cute song." I teased as I hummed the chorus. "Who's the other girl."

"Cher Lloyd, it's from my first album." She said proudly, the blush slowly leaving her face. "I wanted at least one upbeat song and not all depressing songs."

I smiled at her. "Well you sound really good. I'm going to have to catch up on your music."

Riley groaned. "Oh God, kill me. Turn left here by the way."

"What, I want to hear your music." I questioned, completely ignoring her attempt at sidetracking me.

"It's embarrassing, the first album's mostly about-"

"Don't spoil it!" I laughed. "Right or left?"

She scoffed. "You're impossible, right and go straight until the gate."

I nodded. "So within my first two weeks out of jail it's rained most of the time." I said flicking on the wipers as a steady downpour started. "I think it's a sign."

She smiled at me. "Maybe it is."

I eased to a stop in front of large gate. "Code?"

"602036." She said quickly. "Second to last house on the right."

"So other than the rain and having to haul your ass home today was fun."

"You said it wasn't a problem!" She defended.

I held up my hand as I stopped in front of her house, it was big but not obnoxious. "Whoa just kidding. Calm down I had fun though."

"Me too." Riley admitted as she leaned over to hug me. "Thanks for the ride."

I didn't quite let go but I stared at her face, taking in her eyes, her freckles and mostly her lips that look really soft and inviting. I could feel my breathing become shallow and my will power fading.

"I missed you." She whispered suddenly. "I mean not at first but I've really missed you Carlos."

I inhaled sharply at the way she said my name. "I thought about, after you visited me. Everyday for four years and how I would've done things differently."

"Really?" She looked vulnerable.

I reached out and touch her face, realizing that I had bruised it a thousand time before. "I would give anything to take back everything I did to you. I'm sorry for everything, and I'm not saying that with any intention of getting you back but as a friend."

"I f-forgive you."

I leaned in and I could smell her perfume, jasmine and vanilla like always. I brushed my lips against her cheek. "See you around Riley."

Riley quickly said that she'd text me later and unlocked her door and went in. I leaned back into my seat and inhaled deeply. Her smell lingered in the air. Even if she didn't want me back I had to be there for her.

"I'm going to make it up to you one I swear."

AN: so there coffee date went well. I know this chapter was boring and awkward but I wanted it awkward between them. How do think I did portraying Carlos? Next chapter Riley will confront James look out for drama. See you guys next week I PROMISE