Wow... I want to thank everyone who enjoyed this story, especially BeforexImxDead who convinced me to keep writing. So this is chapter 10, dedicated to her... Wow it's been just under a year since I've written the last chapter, hopefully it's not to bad. Disclaimer: I've never owned anything.

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Syrin sat in the classes, bored out of her mind. Most things she didn't understand, but mostly it was the setting that tired her. She longed to take her hover bike out and race Riven some more. She just wanted out of the school.

"Well that was boring." Stella moaned, as they left the classroom for lunch.

"Come on Stell! It wasn't that bad." Bloom smiled.

"No, it was worse." Syrin grumbled.

"Bad day ladies?" Helia asked.

The Winx Club turned and sighed, as they saw their Heroes.

"You have no idea." Syrin shook her head, as she leaned against Riven.

"What brings you guys here?" Techna asked, as Layla, Ophir, Helia, and Flora lead everyone to the cafeteria.

"Well, we actually came because we have reason to believe that the Trix will be attacking soon with nearly the entire student body of Cloud Tower. " Timmy explained

as they sat at a table.

"Again?!" Bloom exclaimed.

"From what we can tell, they seem to be after you, Syrin." Riven said slowly.

"ME?!" Syrin dropped her fork halfway to her mouth. "Why me?"

"That's what we intend to find out." Sky said, as the girls looked nervously at each other.

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"So let me get this straight. I'm being hunted, so we're going on a date?" Syrin asked, just about ready to smack Riven over the head.

Riven laughed, and adjusted his jacket, as they made their way through Magix.

"Also, why did everyone make sure, I looked like I was going to some stupidly expensive restaurant or something, while you look just incredible, but comfy?" Syrin ranted tugging at her dress. It was the same one she wore to the ball, but with different shoes, and the necklace Riven gave her, it looked like a whole new outfit.

Riven just slung an arm over her shoulders, "Now don't be like that Rinny! Let's just have fun!"

Syrin raised an eyebrow but made no comment at the nickname."So why are we going out? We both have classes tomorrow."

"Well, with the Trix, Mrs. Faragonda and Professor Saladin asked me to keep you away from Alfea, until they've been taken care of. Which is why, your stuff has been moved to Red Fountain."

"Do you really think that'll work?"

Riven just shrugged and led her into Italian Restaurant. Syrin looked around, she had never been in anything like this. The entire building was dimly lit. and the walls were fish tanks showcasing lobsters, crabs, and tropical fish.

Riven gently took her hand, after nodding to the maitre d', and led her up a few steps, to a quiet, private booth.

"Wow, this place is gorgeous!" Syrin said breathlessly, as Riven helped her slid into the booth.

Riven shrugged. "The maitre d' owes me a few favors, so tonights dinner is on the house."

Syrin giggled. "So whats good on the menu?"

"I usually go with the Contro Filetto Grigliato."

"Sounds sophisticated."

"Not really, it's a grilled sirloin steak." Riven handed her a menu from the side wall.

"Hmm.. It all sounds so good. I think I'll go with the Rosettine Di Agnello Al Rosemarino."

"Ah, the Lamb loins. What would you like to drink?"

"Eh hm, I believe that's my line!" The waiter rolled his eyes and smacked Riven's head. "Mademoiselle, may I interest you in something to drink?"

"Virgin Pina Colada please."Syrin said stifling her laughter. "My name's Syrin."

"Very good. And coffee like usual for the Neanderthal?"

"Yes, although could I get it without the insults?"

The waiter sighed. "I will try. I'll be right back with your drinks."

"That's Alexandrio. He was the one that showed me this place after getting a job."

"Old buddy?"

"Not quite, but yeah."

Syrin leaned back into her seat, and smiled. She liked this relaxed Riven that she was seeing more and more of.

Alexandrio returned with their drinks and a plate.

"I told Michie that you actually had a date for once, and she forced me to bring this out."

"You told Michie? Why?" Riven asked glancing over the plate.

Alexandrio shrugged. "You know how she is. She noticed you were here, and there was a figure with you so she hit me for details."

Syrin laughed. "I guess you come here a lot alone then?"

"Yeah, unfortunately. Anyway enjoy." Alexandrio left.

"Michie made us her specialty Gamberi Efisio."

"King Prawns?"

"Pan fried garlic King Prawns." Riven rolled his eyes. "Michie yells at me for just calling them Prawns."

Syrin grabbed one and popped it into her mouth. "mmm, these are delicious!"

Riven smiled at her expression, and grabbed an appetizer for himself.

When they finished the appetizer, Alexandrio came back with their meals. " bon appetite."

"Thank you Alexandrio." Syrin smiled, as she took a bite of her lamb.

Riven laughed as her expression changed from playful, to pure bliss, before taking a bite of his steak.

"Is it any good?" Syrin asked.

Riven just cut a piece, stabbed it with his fork, and held it out to her. Smiling she leaned forward and bit it off.

"Hows your lamb?" Riven asked, even though he knew from experience and her expressions.

She mimiced his actions, holding out her fork. Riven leaned forward, but instead of taking the offered food, he kissed her gently on the corner of her mouth. Surprised,

Syrin dropped her fork, which landed noisily on her plate. Blushing she turned her head, and kissed his lips.

Riven smiled as he pulled back, taking Syrin's fork with him to steal the bite.

She just giggled, and took back her fork.

After a few moments of silence, Syrin got him on an argument over hover bike manufacturers.

Eventually Alexandrio returned, with a plate of, what appeared to be oranges.

"We didn't order the Aranci al Grand Marnier." Riven said.

"Blame Michie. Oh, and before you leave, Michie wants to meet your date."

"Fine, we'll go see her. Thanks Alex."

"No problem Riven. And you already talked to Scaples about the bill?"

"Yeah, it's been taken care of."

"Alright. Well I'm off shift. So I'll catch ya later Riven. It was a pleasure to meet you Syrin."

"You too Alexandrio." She called as he turned to leave. "So what is this?"

"My favorite dessert. It's oranges marinated in brandy and grand marnier."

"Yummy." Syrin smiled grabbing an orange slice, and slipping it into her mouth. "Oh my god! This is so good!"

Between the two of them, they quickly finished off the dessert.

Syrin popped the last orange into her mouth as they stood. Riven caught her by surprise again and kissed her, stealing the orange from her mouth.

"Hey! No fair." Syrin hit his shoulder.

"All's fair in love and war baby." Riven laughed leading her downstairs and into the kitchen. "Hey is Michiallanie still here?"

Suddenly a woman hugged Riven from behind. "River! I was wondering when you were going to come in!" The womans accent was a mixture of deep English, and Italian."You must be Syrin! Alexanderio told me about you! He understated how pretty you where though!" she moved to hug Syrin.

"Hey Michie." Riven gave the older woman a half-smile.

"Nice to meet you, Michie." Syrin laughed at her enthusiasm.

"The pleasure is mine Syrina! Now that I've met your lady, you can leave River! Take good care of Syrina, it's dark out now." Michie smiled and moved to her place in the kitchen, leaving the two to their business.

Syrin looked at Riven confused. He shrugged and putting his hand at the small of her back, and moved her out of the restaurant.

"I like her. She's sweet." Syrin smiled.

"Yeah, Michie is the proverbial mother figure. You'd like Scaples then."

"Scaples?"

"He owns Scalini's. Not quite the father figure to match Michie, but he's okay if you need someone to listen."

Syrin nodded, and leaned over to slid her hand into the back pocket of his jeans.

Riven shifted his weight so his arm was around her waist.

"I have a question though. Why River, and Syrina?"

Riven shrugged, "That's just who Michie is." He smiled and Syrin giggled as they walked.

The couple walked aimlessly around Magix, stopping only a couple times to look in shop windows. Riven took off his coat, and held it open for Syrina to slip on.

Eventually the two got onto a bus, and made their way to Red Fountain.

"So where am I sleeping?" Syrina asked, as the bus stopped.

"Well, Codatorta wanted to put you in an unused wing at Red Fountain, but Saladin thought that you might get lonley and if the witches did come, you'd be on your own. So you've been put in the room between Sky and myself, and Brandon and Timmy."

"Wait, did Saladin think this, or did someone pursuade his mind?"

"Someone may have influenced his thoughts a bit." Riven admitted, as they walked into the building.

"A bit passed curfew." Codatorta scolded as they entered the main hall.

"Sorry professor Codatorta, but professor Saladin told me to keep her out, so everyone had time to rearrange everything."

Codatorta seemed to accept this, since he nodded and gestured upstairs.

Riven waited for Syrin to remove her high heels before her feet blistered, and he led her up to her room.

"If you need anything Sy, my doors open. Sky's a pretty heavy sleeper."

"Thank you Riven. For everything." Syrin kissed him softly on the lips, and entered her room.

He sighed and stood there for a moment. "Anytime for anything, Princess." He whispered, before opening the door to his and Sky's room.

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