-GABRIEL'S POV-

Wow. He actually went through with it. Ever since he had met Riley he had wanted to kiss her. From that perspective, being framed for murder was the best thing to ever happen to him. Her lips were warm and soft, and he immediately wanted more.

"So, grocery shopping." She said more firmly, like she was actually going to get out of the bed this time. The last thing he wanted to do was leave the bed.

"Yeah." He said reluctantly.

They both lay there for a moment, calming themselves down. Riley moved first, slowly climbing out of the rumpled sheets. He watched her straighten her shirt and walk into the living room. Gabriel sighed and got up to follow her. They both made their way out to the car, and they were headed to the store. The ride was silent, and it was driving Gabriel insane.

"Riley, sooner or later we'll need to talk about this." He said a bit too loud.

"Talk about what, Gabriel? As far as I'm concerned, that never happened." Riley sounded angry.

Gabriel was hurt. The way she reacted, the way she touched his cheek, she had to feel something. The car fell silent, and that's how it stayed until they reached the store.

"Riley, we can't pretend to be a couple if you won't talk to me." Gabriel said once they parked.

Riley sighed. "Gabriel, look. The kiss...was honestly the best thing that's ever happened to me." Gabriel nearly exploded. So she did feel something.

Riley continued. "But it was also a mistake. Gabriel, if we get too attached we could compromise everything."

Gabriel's heart fell. So they needed to be a couple, but not feel anything. He was angry too. Angry at himself for kissing her, angry at Riley for being right, and angry at the world for making this happen.

Riley jolted him out of his thoughts. "Keep your head down and don't try to take out the cameras with the chip. Tetazoo could be watching."

Gabriel got out of the car and kept his eyes fixed on the ground. Riley walked next to him, trying to act like everything was okay. The tension between them was palpable. They walked into the store, and Gabriel could feel the stares. Gabriel slipped his hand around her waist, and he felt her tense. She relaxed into him a moment later.

"All we need are the basics, okay? I don't know how much money we have." She said quietly.

Technically Gabriel could get them all the money they could ever want or need, and his mind wandered back to how much he wanted to just run away with her, even if he was mad at her. He pushed the cart for her, following her through the various isles while daydreaming about running away. By the time they finished, about a fourth of the cart was filled. They went to check out, and the total was about 101.64.

"Riley, I've only got about $30." He said quietly.

"I don't have any money." She replied, a worried look crossed her features.

"Credit card it is then." Riley looked even more worried, which made Gabriel chuckle.

"The other credit card." Lillian had issued emergency credit cards under alias' that weren't in any database, only she knew about them.

Riley breathed a sigh of relief. He shook his head slightly. She was crazy, and that's why he loved her. He paused, the card hovering next to the keypad. It wasn't the first time he admitted to himself that he loved her, but now he may actually have a chance to tell her. He realized Riley was staring at him, and he quickly swiped the card. As they carried the bags out to the car, his overactive mind was fed up with how she was acting towards him. It was bugging him, and he wasn't the kind of person to let this go.

"Riley, stop looking at me like I'm destroying your life."

"You might, if Lillian ever finds out about it."

"Oh, so now the kiss is an 'it'?" He asked angrily.

"Yes, Gabriel. It is an it. Because as far as I'm concerned, that never happened and you are just my protectee." She tightened her grip on the wheel.

"Oh, so now we aren't even partners? Wow, that hurts." He said with mock pain. Their voices were starting to raise.

"Gabriel, why are you being impossible?" Riley yelled.

"Says the one who refuses to accept that the best moment of my entire life even existed!" He yelled back.

That shut her up. The car was deadly silent, and Gabriel was fuming. The best thing to ever happen to him and the other participant denies it on her life. Being on the run with her just got a whole lot harder. They got home without talking, and Gabriel put up the groceries while Riley got ready for bed.

'So that's how this is going to be.' Gabriel thought. 'The silent treatment.'

-RILEY'S POV-

If Riley was honest with herself, she would still be talking to Gabriel. Kissing him was still the best thing to happen to her, just like him. But Riley was lying to herself. Smart Riley wasn't speaking to him ever again, but the Real Riley was screaming for him to kiss her senseless. Riley tried to ignore her. Riley avoided Gabriel for as long as she could. Right before she went to bed, he called her into the living room.

"You should see this." He said in a short, clipped tone. The small tv had a news station on, and on the screen were their pictures.

A female voice came on over the pictures. "If you have seen either Riley Neal or Gabriel Vaughn, please call the number on your screen."