OH MY GOD! DANNY KISSED RILEY! IT HAPPENED. MY LITTLE SHIPPER HEART IS POUNDING! SQUEE!
Loser in Love
Chapter Five
When I was in high school I never imagined I would end up with the girl of my dreams. It just so happened that the girl of my dreams was Riley Perrin. She used to help me study when we were kids. She used to wrestle with me on my bedroom floor.
She taught me how to unhook a bra by letting me practice with hers. Now, she is teaching me how to give speeches. I was never particularly loquacious, because I was always the sporty guy. But Riley was good at everything.
"Maybe we could discuss public speaking over dinner?" I said feeling extra confident.
"It's a date," Riley said.
She said it's a date. I have waited ten years to go on a date with Riley. I can't stop smiling. I haven't stopped smiling since we made the date yesterday. The muscles in my mouth are starting to hurt, but I don't even care.
"Why are you so happy?" Ben asks, "Does this have anything to do with Riley?"
"No," I lie.
"Danny, I've known you my whole life, you can't hide anything from me."
"It's absolutely about Riley. It's always been about Riley."
"I knew it. Dad owes me a hundred buck, cha-ching," says Ben.
"Wait, you were betting on whether or not I had a crush on Riley?" I ask.
"Yep. Dad said there was no way you liked Fat-Pants and Mom and I said you totally did. I am a hundred dollars richer."
"I'm glad this worked out for you," I say.
"Hey man, Riley's a smart girl. She'll figure it out," Ben says, patting me on the arm.
"Thanks, bro," I say.
"I have a hundred dollars," Ben says.
"I have a date with Riley," I say.
We break out and do "The Wheeler" dance move Riley invented.
I finally have my chance as long as I don't mess it up by admitting my feelings for her. Why do I have to feel this way? I don't want to like Riley. But I do like her, in fact I love her.
I meet Riley at the restaurant. She takes my breath away. I am smiling like an idiot. Stop smiling, you're gonna embarrass yourself. I am so nervous I knock over my water; it spills out on the table. I accidently knock a tray out of a passing waiter's hand. Smooth move, Wheeler. You're an idiot!
"Is something wrong, Danny? You seem nervous," says Riley.
"It's been a long time since I've been on a real date," I lie.
"You think this is a date," Riley says.
Oh my God, what have I done? Deny. Denial is your friend.
"I thought it was," I say. Why didn't I lie?
I expect Riley to get up and leave very quickly; instead she tilts her head to one side and reaches across the table for my hand. I melt beneath her radiant smile.
"I have always wondered what it would be like to date a Wheeler," Riley says.
"Even me," I say.
"Yes. You're a great guy, Danny."
"I love you," I say automatically before I can catch myself. Riley looks startled. I slap my hand over my mouth when I realize what I just said. She releases my hand and stares at me.
"I have to go," Riley says.
"Wait, Riley," I say.
She leaves. I chase after her, but she is nowhere to be seen when I get outside. I am such an idiot. Way to go, Wheeler. You're a dumb ass.
This is a short chapter. Sorry, I would have made it longer, but I have to save some for next week. I am still fan girling over the Diley kiss. I freaking love Danny. I still am torn as to whether or not write the prequel. I didn't get enough support for the idea. Anyways, thank you for reading. Please review.