Chapter 10: Bonding

When I got home that evening, I went upstairs. As usual Zoey was in my room. And this time she wasn't alone. I walked in to see Meagan and Zoey reading some type of magazine.

"Okay, seriously why is it that my room is where all the girls seem to want to go?" I asked as I took off my jacket. Meagan put down her magazine and smiled at me.

"Because it annoys you and its fun." she said with a giggle. Ugh, these girls drive me insane.

"It's not just that." Zoey said as she hopped off of my bed. "We have to prepare you for your date." Wait…what?

"Date?" I asked.

"Yeah, date. It's important that you meet Riley's family." Meagan said. "And then tell us about them."

"Guys, who said that I'm going to meet Riley's family anytime soon?" I asked.

"Uh, we do. It's crucial." Meagan said. I rolled my eyes and listened as the girls went on and on about the different things that were going to happen. And as usual, I blocked them out.

"See? Now was that so hard?" Meagan asked.

"No, it wasn't. Thanks guys." I said as I pushed them out of my room. I laid on my bed and thought about what they had said. Well, at least the parts that I heard. I wonder what Riley's family is like? I knew some things about them, but I didn't know their histories. As I drifted off to sleep, all I saw was Riley's face. Beautiful, flawless, and perfect.

The next day while I was cleaning the gutters (I hate that chore) I heard the sound of Riley's truck arriving. I turned around and waved. I was trying to reach a leaf on the roof when all of a sudden a hand picked it up. I looked up and saw Riley standing on the roof.

"That's not very human like." I said. He smiled at me and jumped off the roof. I got off of the ladder and hugged him. "It's good to see you again." He smiled and kissed my forehead.

"Same here." I wonder why he was here. I mean, I know why, to see me. But there had to be other reasons.

"Um," I started.

"I know, I know. You're wondering why I'm here." he said. I nodded my head yes. "Well, that's because I think it's time for you to meet my family." I should've seen that coming.

"Your family? And by that you would mean going over to your house?" I asked. He nodded his head. "I'm sort of afraid that they won't like me." He threw his head back and laughed.

"Okay, so let me get this straight, you'll be surrounded by vampires, some of the world's most lethal creatures and you're worried about their acceptance of you?" He then continued to laugh.

"It's nice to see that I hit your funny bone." I said sarcastically. He then held me close to him. His scent was so intoxicating.

"I believe that we should meet each other's families. I mean, it's the right thing to do. Besides keeping our eternal everlasting perpetual love from our families is wrong." he said with a smile. I knew he was right.

"Okay, fine. But you have to help me with my chores." I said holding up the gutter cleaner. He took it and smiled.

"Piece of cake." and then he was gone. Since he moved in the blink of an eye, I couldn't see him cleaning. All I saw was the gutters looking spotless.

"Done." He said as he reappeared beside me.

"Good." I said. Riley then looked disgruntled. I looked in his direction to see what he was looking at or looking for. "What's wrong?" His face then smoothed out and he looked at me.

"Nothing, just thinking. But uh, I'll pick you up tomorrow." he said and got in his car. I watched as he drove down the street. I wonder what he was thinking about that made his face go hard. I shook the thought from my head when I saw the Milligans pulling up in the drive-way.

"Hey, guys." I said as I walked over to greet them.

"Hi Zane." Tristan said as he ran past me and into the house. Probably going to the game room.

"Hey Trevor, Owen." I said. They said hi too. My mom came outside and hugged Trevor.

"Hey, I see that Tristan loves the game room." she said with a chuckle.

"Yeah, he does. I brought over some pizza for the big soccer game tonight." Trevor said holding up the pizza boxes. I saw my mom literally light up.

"Well, let's get those babies inside, huh?" she said. Owen came over to me and smiled.

"Those two really love their soccer huh?" he asked. I nodded my head.

"Yeah, but it'll get worse with age." I said as we entered the house.

A few hours later I was watching Owen and Tristan battled each other on the Xbox 360.

"Dude, you are so finished." Owen said. Tristan rolled his eyes.

"Oh please, my weapon's a plasma cannon. Trust me, you're finished." he said. Meagan and Zoey just watched.

"Boys and their video games." Meagan said.

"I know right. Owen, everybody knows that plasma cannons rule. You're definitely gonna lose." Zoey said. Tristan gave her a high 5. I looked at Zoey in shock. "What, a girl can't play Call of Duty?"

"No, it's just that I didn't know you played." I said.

"There's a lot you don't know about me little brother." Zoey said and playfully nudged my shoulder. There were a lot of things she didn't know about me either.

"Okay, I've almost…damn it!" Owen said as he leaned back against the couch. Tristan was jumping for joy.

"I told you." Zoey and Tristan both said.

"Alright, fine. Let's play 'Just Dance'." Owen said as he put the game in. Uh-oh dancing. It's going to be a long night.

So after a few hours of mindless dancing Owen, his dad, and Tristan left. Meagan's parents were letting her spend the weekend at our house. I felt that it was time to tell them the news.

"Guys, Riley's taking me to his house tomorrow." I said. Both of the girls squealed with glee. Man, what was up with girls and squealing?

"This is so cool. Okay, what should we tell him first, Megs?" Zoey asked.

"Well, from my experiences, just be yourself. Don't try to impress them, because then they'll see how desperate you are to please them." she said. So, no showing off. Check.

"What next?" I asked.

"I believe you should tell them about yourself. And your intentions with Riley." Zoey said.

"Right and never let them see you sweat. Because then, you'd be letting them intimidate you. And that's about it. Anything you want to add, Zo?" Meagan asked.

"Nope that's about it. Good luck, Chuck." Zoey said as she and Meagan went to bed. I turned off my light went to bed, dreaming about that amazing face.

A/N: Okay, Ziley fans, here's chapter 10. Sorry I've been out for so long. And I was creating back stories for all the characters. Winter Solstice is gonna be just as cool as Breaking Dawn. As a matter of fact, the whole series is gonna cool. I know it isn't much, but this chapter was just a filler. The next one, which will be up in a few hours, will include Riley's family. So watch out for it. Thanks to all my reviewers, you guys are the best. Meagan, another cameo for you girl. Message me if you see any mistakes. And I've fixed chapter 9 and 10. XOXO ShadowBeauty.