Chapter 6: A Kiss and an Apperance

Khloe sighed as she put down the phone. She didn't really want to go to this concert-on the contrary, she just wanted to stay home that night. But Aiden had requested --really demanded-that Khloe take Riker to this concert. His exact words were 'To get close to him even more' But as she thought of his face, she suddenly did want to go. 'But I barely even know Riker! How can I be falling for him'

Khloe shook her head, trying to rid herself of the possible feelings for Riker, then went over to her closet, and reluctantly began to shuffle through her assortment of clothes. She had no idea what to wear. Something conservative and non-revealing? Or something wild and crazy? After moments of battling with herself, Khloe pulled out a soft, blood red dress that she knew fit every curve of her body and showed off her long legs. She smiled at the thought of seeing Riker's face when he pulled up at Kimbly's and saw her sitting there, watching for him. Khloe swept the dress off it's hanger, wiggled into it, then went to the bathroom to try to make her hair look halfway decent. She plugged the curling iron in, and then started getting ready.

A few hours later, Riker was at Kimbly's in his Dad's pickup. It was now 7:30. For once, Riker wasn't late to something. He drummed his fingers on the wheel, scanning for Khloe all the while. Riker looked down at himself and hoped he wasn't too under dressed. He wore jeans (Like always) and a white American Eagle shirt. It was the only thing he could find.

Someone knocked at the window of the car. It was Khloe. Riker, trying to be a gentleman, hopped out to open the door for her. He inhaled sharply when he saw her. Khloe's tawny hair was pile atop her head, falling down in ringlets around her eyes, making them sparkle. She was wearing a sequenced red dress that gave off red flashes of light when she moved and clung to her every curve and that made her long legs seem even longer.
"You look great." Riker said as he swung the car door open. Khloe smiled and Riker saw her face color slightly.

"Thanks. I feel so overdressed though." Khloe said as she slide into the passenger seat of the car. "You're fine, Khloe." He commented before closing the door.

Riker made his way to the driver's side, then jumped in and started the motor, all in one motion. "Um, are you sure your dad doesn't mind you coming with me?" Riker asked nervously. Khloe looked away uncomfortably. Should she tell him about her father? What he was like? She decided against it.

"Well, I do have to admit he wasn't jumping for joy when I told him who I was going with. But," She added, seeing Riker's discouraged face, "That's just because he hasn't met you yet. I'm sure once he has, he'll let me go out with you all the time." Khloe smiled and relief washed over Riker. There was silence in the car for a few minutes as they drove along, but it was an easy silence, the type that close friends have sometimes when they're just happy to be around each other. A thought hit Riker suddenly.

"Khloe, do you believe in magic"
The girl looked at him for a moment, pondering whether to answer his question or not, but she finally said quietly.
"Some, yes. Like selkies in a Scottish fairytale; vampires who come out only in the dead of night to find their victims… or maybe werewolves who are changed under the light of the moon"
Riker's heart skipped a beat when she mentioned his kind. So she did think his people existed. Maybe she'd accept him after all then, if he ever revealed himself to her. 'I wouldn't be that stupid though..' Riker thought. Yet somehow, he wasn't so sure.
"Do you think that stuff is real Riker"
"Yes I do." Otherwise I wouldn't exist. Riker mused to himself softly.

Finally they pulled up to the parking lot of the theatre, where already crowds of people were gathering. Khloe and Riker went to the gates, hand in hand. Luckily, Khloe already had the tickets- they were prime seats, only two rows away from the stage.
"Ready to get your groove on?" Riker asked Khloe teasingly, a sly grin on his face. Khloe let out a laugh. "Of course. But the question is baby, are you ready to try and keep up with me"
Riker let out a chuckle, his eyes shining. They swayed as the music took them away, and Riker got a little closer to Khloe; he was testing to see how far she'd let him go. To his pleasure, she smiled her sweet smile and came closer as well.

Riker slowly snaked his arms around her waist and brought them together. Khloe's eyes widened a little in surprise, but the surprise was replaced by longing.
Great Moon she's pretty. Riker thought to himself. Quickly, before he had a chance to change his mind, he leaned down and gave her a kiss. Riker was surprised at how soft she was; usually all the girls he'd dated were fierce and sharp when they kissed, like they wanted to bite. Khloe was gentle and taunting, like she wanted him to wait. With a sigh she drew back. Riker was perplexed.
Khloe smiled again and said softly, "This is a great date, Riker." Then she leaned forward to give him another kiss---- only to be stopped by a sudden howl. Riker whipped his head around at the familiar noise.

Standing a few feet away from them was Lark, Sorcha, Den and Kall. Lark was dancing to the music besides Den, while Kall tried to get Sorcha to dance with him. But Sorcha wasn't paying attention to his antics; she was watching Riker and Khloe with anger in her eyes. Riker growled quietly and pulled Khloe away from Scorch's sight.
Darn them, Riker thought, furious. I'll get them for this. Sorcha especially If only they hadn't howled, he would have gotten that second kiss…

a/n: Sorry I took so long to get this chappie out! Everything in my life's crazy right now! I had to help my mom get the store open. Anyways, comments are welcome!

Maddy