Jane: I got a text from Riker earlier saying that his family was having a cook out, and asked if I wanted to come. Of course I said yes! I mean, I love his family. I put on a t-shirt, put my hair up in a high ponytail, put on my blue jean shorts, and slipped on my high tops and headed out. Yeah, I didn't sound too dressy did I? Well, this is the conversation I had with Riker,

"So, what should I wear?" I asked.

"It doesn't matter, you can wear anything." He said.

"So, a t-shirt and shorts won't have me frowned upon?" I asked.

"Of course not! Jane, my family already loves you. I lo- I mean like you, you're amazing! You will be beautiful in anything that you wear. Just come over as soon as possible, because I cannot wait to see you!" He said.

"Okay, Rik Rik!" I said teasingly, knowing that he hates that name.

"Watch it now, there will be a pool, and I am not afraid to throw you in it!" He warned, teasingly.

"Oooh I'm so scared!" I said sarcastically.

"Whatever." I could just imagine him smiling and rolling his eyes.

"See you there, Rikerrrrrr..." I said.

"Bye Janieeeee..." He said.

I laughed and hung up.

So, that is how I got here, dressed normally and ready to go. "Hey, I am going to a cook out with Riker,I will be home soon."

"Okay honey, see you soon." Dad said.

I went out side, and got in my car, I went to start the car and what do you know, it didn't crank. "Ugh! Come on stupid car!" After multiple trials and errors, I finally gave up, and walked onto the porch. I pulled out my phone and dialed Riker's number,

"Hello." Riker said.

"Hey Riker, my car won't start and I was wondering if you could come pick me up?" I asked.

"Sure! Where are you at? It's awfully quiet." I know that he was referring to the fact that music wasn't playing in the background, just like every other time we talk.

"I'm on the porch right now." I said.

"In 100 degree weather!? Are you crazy!?" He asked.

"Well, we are going to be outside when we get there anyways, what's the problem?" I asked, knowing that I had him there.

"Don't question me, now get your butt back in that house this instant!" He demanded.

"Yes, dad!" I said sarcastically.

I walked back in, "Are you happy now?"

'Yes I am. I will be there soon though." He said.

"Okay, I'll see you then." I laughed.

"Bye." He chuckled.

That was us, just laughing for no reason. Some people probably wouldn't understand it, but we do. That's all that mattered.

I turned and walked in the living room, where Dad and Ann sat on the couch watching animal planet... I don't even know.

Ann comes over everyday, she will soon be my new mom. Yup, dad popped the question about 2 months ago. I was like, finally!

"Hey, um, my car isn't working, so Riker is coming to pick me up. He will be here soon, so please don't embarrass me!" I begged.

Ann rolled her eyes, "We won't will we Greg?" She asked, looking at my father.

"Of course not!" Dad said.

The door bell rang, and reluctantly, I got up and answered it.

"Hey!" He said and wrapped me in a hug.

I hugged back, "Riker, this is my dad, and his finance, Ann."

"Nice too meet you Mr. Carter, and soon to be, Mrs. Cater!" He said smiling.

"It's very nice to meet you too honey." Ann said.

My dad just looked at Ann, and not so subtly said, "I don't like his hair."

"Dad!" I shouted.

Riker chuckled, "It's fine. I get a lot of judgement because of it, but I promise you that my hair doesn't dictate me as a person." Riker said.

My dad nodded approvingly, "He is a very smart boy." Dad said, looking at me.

"Your daughter is very special to me, and I would never do anything to hurt her." Riker said, looking down at me, and smiling.

"I am happy that she has a gentlemen in her life like you Riker." My dad said.

I looked at him thankfully. My dad winked at me and I chuckled. I knew that he was saying, You've got yourself a very special guy, keep him.

"You ready to go?" Riker asked, turning to me.

I nodded, "Bye dad! Bye Ann! See you later."

"Bye honey! Nice meeting you Riker!" Ann shouted.

As we were walking out, I heard dad say, "I like this one, he is a very special guy."

He is a very special guy...

xoxo-Saving Jane-xoxo

When we got to the cook out, I was greeted with warm hugs from everybody. I obviously accepted them, and went to sit down beside Riker. I sat across from Stormie and Mark.

"You know, it was a pleasure meeting you last night." Stormie said.

"Well, it was nice to finally meet you!" I smiled.

"Riker, I'm telling you son, you've got yourself a keeper." Mark said.

Riker wrapped his arm around me and kissed the top of my head. "Believe me, I know." He said.

Rydel said, "You two are so cute! Why don't you just date already?"

"We just met each other, Rydel! It is too soon to start a relationship." Riker said, and I agreed.

"Fine, but you two will go out! I see the way you look at each other." Rydel said.

Riker and I looked at each other and blushed, "See? Anyways, Riker, I'm stealing Jane for a moment okay?"

"But why-" He started, but I was already being pulled away from him before he could finish the sentence.

"Okay, so, we haven't had time to talk because Riker is hogging you, so I was wondering if we could talk a little bit?" She asked.

I chuckled and nodded and we walked to a place faraway from everyone else.

"So, tell me how you and Riker met!" She said, excitedly.

"Well, I work at the library, as you know, and he came running in, last minute, while I was studying. He apologized, I told him that he could study too, he asked me if I wanted to go get some dinner afterwards, so we did, and then we went to the beach, and we made a beautiful friendship." I said, smiling.

"Aww, so you went on a date!" She said.

"No... We just went to grab a bite to eat. Friends do that don't they?" I asked.

"Well, yeah, but you two, have chemistry. It isn't just a friendship anymore! He talks about you all the time, he is always so happy in life, but you make him impossibly happy. He worries about losing you, and is scared that you will leave him. Heck, you just met us and you've only known each other for three days! Jane, wake up! He like likes you! Not friendship like. He might not admit it, but he does! He cares about you more than he cares about himself. And just by looking at you, you feel the same way." Rydel said.

I looked at her with my mouth wide open, "I don't like him."

"What did you feel like when you had your first crush?" Rydel asked.

"I've never had a crush before..." I said, looking down.

"Well, what do you feel when you're around Riker?" She asked.

"Well, his laugh is really cute, he has a smile to die for! I get so excited when I see him! I just want to hug him all of the time. He is an amazing guy, and I love when, as soon as I see him, he smiles and hugs me. I love how he will do anything for me, and I really love when he holds my hand. It makes me feel protected for once in my life. He makes me happy. I can't stop thinking about him." I blabbered on, and then Rydel looked at me with a smirk on her face. Then realization hit me like a punch in the face.

I am falling for Riker Anthony Lynch.

"Bye honey! Nice to meet you Riker!" Ann shouted out.