College friends with benefits

Pre-date nerves

Riley's P.O.V

I was getting ready for my date with Denny. He had gave me his room to get ready. I could not decide what to wear. Never really had much clothes with me that you could wear on a date. I groaned in annoyance, throwing myself down on the bed

"You OK sweetie?" I heard Jean say from the bedroom door

"No not really. I have nothing to wear. I don't even know where we are going." I laughed

"I do and I have the perfect thing. Come with me." she smiled

I nodded, standing up, following her through to her bedroom. She went into one of the wardrobes, pulling a present out that was wrapped up, handing it to me

"April picked this for you for your Christmas but think it would be perfect for tonight." She smiled, handing it to me

"You never had to get me anything. Letting me here for the holidays is enough." I smiled

"I know sweetie but we wanted to. Open it." she smiled

"Thank You." I said taking it from her

I opened it and in it was a beautiful blue dress in it. It was beautiful...not too fancy but no casual either. It was the most perfect outfit to wear for a date. I felt the tears build up in my eyes. I know that sounds a little pathetic but it meant so much to me that they would take time to pick me something out, get me a gift for Christmas when I have only been in their life's only a few weeks, my own parents don't even get me a gift for Christmas.

"Riley are you OK? Do you not like it?" she asked softly

" I love it, thank you. My own mother doesn't even bother getting me anything for Christmas and the fact that you bothered means the world too me. Thank you, it is perfect." I said rushing over, hugging her

"She doesn't? That is horrible Riley, I am sorry. You have only been in our lives a few weeks but you mean a lot to us already...not only Denny, April and I too. You are always welcome here and you will always be thought of here too." She smiled, hugging me back

"Thank You. You all mean a lot to me too, not only Denny, you and April too. I have enjoyed my time with you all and I don't think I will ever be able to put into words how much it means to me that you want me here with you all." I said smiling

We pulled apart after a moment, both a little emotional. Next thing we heard someone clear their throats, making us look up. Denny was standing in the door way, looking at us

"You two OK there?" he chuckled

"Yes." We both said in sync laughing

How long has he been there? Did he hear and see everything that happened? I felt myself blush a little at the thought that he heard it all since I mentioned how much he means to me. I looked over at him, Denny in return smiling widely at me, winking. Shit! He heard it all, he is never gonna let me live it down is he?

"Right I better go get ready. Thank you again Jean." I smiled making me way to the door, Denny standing to the side to let me through

I smiled, nodding to him to say thank you. I headed back to Denny's room, Denny soon following me in. I could feel him watching me. I turned to face him

"Can I help you? I need to get ready for our date unless you want me to be running late?" I giggled

"So how much exactly is it I mean to you Riley? Please share with me?" he said walking over to me, a smirk playing on his stupid beautiful face

Shit! Busted! I went to open my mouth, no words coming from it. I could feel my face burning more with every second he was watching me. He chuckled, reaching for my hips, pulling me into him

"Cat got your tongue baby?" he laughed

"Shut up." I said, burying my face in chest

He laughed again, kissing the top of my head before lifting my chin, making me look up at him. He reached in, kissing me softly, only for a moment before he pulled away. I pouted at him, not wanting him to stop quite yet.

"This conversation isn't done. You can tell me how much I mean to you over dinner. Now hurry up and get ready." He said giving my ass a quick squeeze, winking at me and walking out.

I pulled myself together, getting back to get ready for our date. I found my favourite black heels to go with dress, thankfully I brought them with me. I straightened my hair, putting a few curls through it, pinning them back in curbie grips. I kept my make-up light, going for the natural look. 45 minutes later I was done. I looked at myself in the mirror, the dress April picked for me was perfect...it was the perfect fit. I smiled for a moment. I look kinda good.

"You look stunning sweetie." I heard Jean's voice

"The dress fits perfectly." I heard April add excited

"You have amazing taste April." I said winking at her, making her giggle

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Denny's P.O.V

I was sitting on the sofa, my leg bouncing and my hands shaking. I was a nervous wreck. I have not been on a proper date since Silver. Yes Riley and I had our little thing going on for about three months but an actual date was completely different. What if I screwed up and she decides she doesn't want me anymore? What if I am a terrible date? Damn why am I this nervous? I thought the nervous Denny disappeared years ago. I blame Riley, this is all her fault, she brings sides out of me that was long gone...side I have not had since Silver destroyed me. I guess it is a good thing cause that Denny was the nice, sweet, loving and caring guy that treated everyone right and knew how to treat woman. I stood up, pacing back and forth. I need to get a grip...it's only Riley, she has seen me at my worse and still stuck around. I took a few deep breaths pulling myself together and just in good timing too. I heard Riley, my mum and April on their way through. I looked up, as soon as my eyes fell on Riley I swallowed hard, my heart started thudding in my chest, my palms getting all sweaty again. I found my eyes trailing her from head to toe before actually looking at her face. She gave me a shy smile, pushing her hair behind her ear. I see my mother watching us out of the corner of me eye, the biggest smile on her lips. Does she know something I don't?

"Ready?" Riley smiled

I nodded, not quite being able to find my words yet. I said goodbye to my mum and April before wrapping my arm around Riley's waist, reaching into her ear

"You look incredible. You trying to kill me woman?" I whispered

She giggled looking up at me, smiling at me

"Thank You. You look very handsome if I may say so." She replied reaching in pecking my lips

"Thanks." I replied as we walked to my car

I opened Riley's door, letting her climb in first before running around and climbing into the driver's seat.

"Am I the only one that's nervous?" I said as I started the car

"No. I am nervous too. It is strange really considering this thing of ours has been going on for three months." She giggled

"My thoughts exactly. I guess a date is completely different. I am sure the nerves will pass." I laughed

"I am sure they will." She giggled

Well I hope they do anyway. I don't wanna spent the night shaking with sweaty hands...that is not attractive...at all.

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