Second time lucky

41

Riley's pov.

She looked stunning and for some reason I couldn't find any words to talk to her. That red dress did something to me. She knew how much I loved red on her.

I have to admit she had been holding herself well all night, and Courtney wasn't making it easy for her. I didn't want to hurt her feelings but all the touching was making me uncomfortable. I was actually relieved when mom asked me to clean up dinner with Britt.

Finally some privacy.

Her back was to me as she rinsed off the last of the dishes and I couldn't help but admire the way the dress hugged her body, or how her legs looked longer somehow.

"I love the dress." I mentally slapped myself for saying something so lame.

Thanks your mom bought it when we were shopping." She replied as if it were nothing.

"Well you look amazing." I took a few steps closer to her until I could smell the sweet smell of her perfume.

"Thanks." She replied as I finally realized that I couldn't just be friends with her. I wanted and needed so much more.

I placed my hands on the counter, leaving a little space between us, while also preventing her from avoiding me. Surprisingly she turned on my arms and instead of looking annoyed she looked at me with fire blazing behind her eyes.

Her hands moved to my waist and I lost all reason and thought. The only thing I could focus on was her as her eyes held mine in place. I was about to pull her to me when she pressed her sweet subtle lips against mine.

It was unexpected but welcomed all the same. She wanted this as much as I did and I couldn't help but feel turned on by the very thought. This was all I had wanted since I came back.

Our lips moved soft and gentle against each other, almost as if it were the first time all over again. I could feel my heart beating rapidly in my chest and all I could think about was how much I never wanted to let her out of my arms again.

Unfortunately we were interrupted and she jumped back, a pink blush rising in her cheeks as she pursed her lips together.

"Sorry, the kids are asking for you both." Ava grinned at us knowingly and I couldnt help the smile on my face.

"We'll be there is just a second." Britt smirked before letting out a laugh.

I couldn't help but let out a laugh of my own before she leaned up and pecked my cheek. "Come on, our children summon us." She grinned as I just stood completely bewildered. She patted my chest before she whispered "we can finish that later.", then she walked towards the living room as I just followed behind wondering what exactly she meant, and more importantly how soon 'later' would be.

I didn't have too long to ponder on it as we were both easily swept into the excitement of family games and the joys of parenthood.

It didn't take long before the kids started getting cranky and tired, whining and acting generally irritable.

"I think I should get them home." She didn't hide her disappointment.

"Nooo!" Connor whined as Emelia went into a full blown meltdown.

"We wanna stay with daddy!"

Britt just looked at me as I shrugged "I don't mind."

I heard Courtney mumble something like 'seriously' under her breath but I chose to ignore it. She wasn't used to small kids and it was probably a lot to take in at once.