Chapter 4

My Lover's Kiss

Lindsay's P.O.V

The sun was shining through my bedroom window, and I pulled the covers further over my head trying to block out the bright rays. Then I remembered. RILEY! I jerked up out of bed, causing my head to swim. "Riley?" My eyes searched frantically all around, looking for some sign of him.

"Yes?" His voice came from the old rocking chair in the far corner of my room. He had a book in his hand, his red eyes looking me over curiously.

I made didn't even hesitate when I raced over towards him and threw my arms around him in a tight hug, crying endlessly. "I-It wasn't a-a dream. You're r-really b-back!" Riley's eyes were wide with shock and I could feel his grip on me tighten slightly. But as I continued to cry and pulled myself closer to him, his grip loosened slightly.

"Lindsay it's ok." He ran his cold hands up and down my back, desperately trying to calm me down. Riley cradled me like a small child, wrapping his arms around me in a protective position. Riley rocked the chair back and forth, causing my crying to slowly cease.

"I'm sorry." I whispered grabbing onto his shirt tighter, "I just-keep thinking you're going to leave again."

"Linds," Riley whispered kissing my forehead lightly, "I SWEAR ON MY LIFE I won't leave you again. I don't want to lose you again either." He set his head on mine and let out a heavy sigh.

"I believe you." I got off of his lap and walked towards my bedroom door, ruffling my fingers through my messy blonde/black hair. "Where are you going missy?" I felt Riley's arm constrict around my waist and a light smile touched my lips. "I'm going to make breakfast. My stomach is growling up a storm."

I gently pried his hand from around my waist and headed into the kitchen area. I kept it simple, simply grabbing a small bowl of cereal. Riley wandered around the house smelling peculiar objects. When I asked him what he was doing he said he was simply memorizing the scent of my house. I desperately tried not to laugh, but every once in a while a small chuckle would escape.

"Do I amuse you Lindsay Crane?" Riley asked in a playful tone when I finished eating. I chuckled and smiled, "Yes Riley Biers, you amuse me greatly." Riley raced over towards me faster than my eyes could see, and he had me cradled in his arms tightly.

"Really now?" He kissed me tenderly on the forehead. "Riley!" I giggled, "Stop it. Put me down!" I felt his lips vibrate, as he groaned in defeat, and he gently set me back down on the ground. "You are such a pushover."

Riley giggled lightly and went to sit on the long white couch in the living room. I walked over to my empty cereal bowl, and rinsed it in the sink, before I placed it into the dishwasher. It wasn't long before the sound of the television drifted to my ears.

"You realize that my cable bill will rise if you continue to watch." I walked over towards him and crossed my arms over my chest. Riley only smiled at me devilishly. "I have a few ways of paying you back." A chill ran down my spine, from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet. I truly hated it when Riley did this-he acted so…inhuman.

"Lindsay?" Riley's voice brought me out of my trance. "Hmm?"

"Is..something wrong? You seemed to be out of it for a few seconds." I quickly shook my head, clearing my thoughts. "N-Nothing's wrong."

"Linds," Riley arched an eyebrow and smiled slyly. "You know you can't fool me. I know you too well. A sigh escaped my lips, "Well, it was worth a try anyways."

Riley moved to a sitting position, and patted the empty cushion next to him. I took a deep breath and sat next to him. Riley's arm wound tightly around my waist and I smiled lightly, but slightly kept my distance from him.

"C'mon Linds," He pulled me closer to him, "seriously-what's wrong?"

I sighed and looked down. "It-it's just-you would always act all-cocky and dangerous when you were human. But now when you act like that, it just makes you seem-inhuman."

"Hmph!" Riley retorted. "I'm not human Lindsay, therefore that makes me inhuman. "No!" I whined standing up and glaring at him, "The way you act is so unnatural-even for a vampire." I crossed my arms in front of my chest and looked down, "And to be honest-it scares me."

So fast I barely processed it-cold arms were tightly wrapped around my waist and cold lips at my ear. "I'm sorry Lindsay," his voice was so smooth and intoxicating, that I couldn't hold back my shiver. "I really am. I didn't realize that it bothered you that much."

"Do you promise not to do it again?" I asked turning my head slightly. Riley let out a sigh, "I promise to try. Will you forgive me?" God his voice was so hypnotizing…

"Hmmm," I moaned turning around to face him and leaning in closer to his face, "yes." Riley smiled and rested his forehead against mine. "Hmmm good."

The space between us was so small, and I found myself moving my lips closer to his. Only a centimeter away…

Then he was gone.

My eyes darted around the room until I spotted him in the far ceiling corner, gripping onto the walls like freaking spider man. "Riley?"

"What the hell were you doing?" He said nearly cutting me off. "W-Well.." I started but was cut off by the sound of Riley leaping to the ground. His eyes narrowed at me, and they seemed darker than before….

"Do you wanna get yourself killed?" Riley's voice was hard and cold and I couldn't help but flinch. I backed away slowly, wrapping my arms around myself.

"Hey Linds I didn't mean-"

"No," I whispered, "it's okay. I understand." I was surprised when I felt something wet slide down my face. It took me a few seconds to realize that I was crying. "Oh Lindsay," Riley sighed and was over by me within a matter of milliseconds, wrapping his arms around me and pulling me to his chest.

My teeth bit into my lower lip as I held the sobs in, only letting the tears roll down my face. I gripped onto Riley's shirt tightly with both hands and let the tears soak into his shirt. "Shhh Linds.." Riley whispered soothingly, resting his chin on top of my head. His hand smoothed through my hair and he gently leaned down to kiss my forehead.

"It's not going to be the same now is it?" I whispered, my body shaking slightly. I felt Riley's one arm tighten around my waist, and him heaving a sigh. "No." He whispered in a hushed tone.

I whimpered and my grip on his shirt slackened. Nothing would be the same anymore. We would never be able to kiss again. Never be able to be close to each other. Never be able to-

Riley was coaxing my face up and before I knew it he pressed his lips against mine.

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