Chapter 9: Would she be worth it?
Riley's POV:
Finn and Kara went up the stage.
"Well now that everyone is finally here," says Finn giving Tony a look.
"We would now like to tell everyone to take a seat at their designated spot and please enjoy the clip," says Finn.
He sat on his spot next to Kara. I sat on a spot where it has my name on it, but just my luck it's beside Tony. Tony sat down next to me. I ignored him. The projector screen was brought down as they dimmed the lights. The clip played showing when Finn and Kara's wedding.
It was adorable. The clip ended, everyone clapped and the lights went back on. Finn stood up from his seat and went up to the microphone with a glass of champagne in one hand.
"First off, I would like to thank God for bringing this perfect little lady in my life," he paused, he glanced at his wife and gave her a wink.
"That woman is the best thing that has ever happened in my life. She never gave up on me, no matter how much of an asshole I was back then. Falling in love with her is the the best choice I've ever made. If I never met her I'd still be a lonely manwhore I was back then. So for all those who has a special someone in their lives, don't hesitate to fall in love because it's worth it. If you're scared that you'll get hurt, well it's part of the package. You can't have a rainbow without a little rain and same goes for love. Don't let that special someone slip out of your fingertips because you'll deeply regret it. Tell him or her what you truly feel... Before it's too late." He did a little bow and everyone clapped
Tony's POV:
I know Finn is mostly sending that message to me. I told him my situation the day after Riley and I went clubbing.
I look at Riley and foud myself staring at the most beautiful girl in the world. She's breathtaking. But I saw a flash of sadness in her green eyes.
Finn rose his champagne glass and so did everyone else. "Cheers." Everyone said 'cheers' and drank their champagne.
Should I tell her how I feel for her? Would she be worth it? Of course, she will be. A slow song started to play. Okay, now is my chance.
I stood up from my seat and opened my mouth to ask Riley to dance but fucking Terrance had to come.
"Wanna dance?" He asks her.
"Get away from her," I said to him cutting off whatever Riley was about to say.
"Why don't you just fuck off Stark and while you're at it just go back to you little hoe," says Terrance glancing at Kelly, disgustedly.
Why the hell did I even bring her? Oh yeah, trying to make Riley jealous. But I don't think it's working.
"Let's go Zach," says Riley getting up from her seat and dragging Terrance to the dance floor.
They started to slow dance. I felt my blood boil. That's suppose to be me dancing with her.
I felt a hand touch my shoulder, it's Kelly.
"Tony baby, let's dance," she said seductively biting her lip.
I pushed her hand off me.
"First off, don't fucking call me that ever again. Second, just fucking leave me alone. Just leave and go back to dancing on poles, you whore." I snapped at her.
Her jaw drops and her eyebrows furrowed.
"I told you to fucking leave, didn't I?" I ask annoyed.
She made a small 'hmmp' sound before storming off. I turned my attention back on Riley. Why is she even with him?
I felt a hand touch my shoulder again.
"I fucking swear I will-" I turn and see it was Finn, not Kelly.
He raised a brow.
"Sorry I thought you were someone else," I muttered trying to cool off.
"I see you didn't take my advice well," he says glancing at Riley and Terrance.
I sighed heavily.
"And why the hell did you bring another girl?" He asks, shaking his head.
"I didn't want to admit to myself that I am actually in love. All my life I spent it with a bunch of random one night stands. When Pepper left me, I thought I wouldn't find another girl. But no matter how much I try to not think about Riley, it never works. And I thought that if I brought Kelly with me, it would make Riley jealous." I explained to him.
"Look Tony, I know that you enjoy your one night stands. But ask yourself, is it going to be like that for the rest of your life? And I know that you're in love with Riley, I can see the way you look at her, and also because you've changed so much ever since she came into your life. Don't let her go." He pats my back before walking back to his wife.
Finn is right. I can't let Riley go. Okay, that's it.
I approached Riley and Terrance.
"Riley, it's time to go," I tell her but kept my hard glare at Terrance.
"Can't you see we're dancing?" Terrance asks glaring back at me.
They stopped dancing.
"Can't you see, I don't give a shit." I grabbed Riley's hand and dragged her outside.
Zach cut me off standing right in front of me. I let go of Riley's hand as I clenched both my fist.
"You're not good for her Stark, but I am," he smirks.
He goes up to Riley and cupped her cheek. He was about to kiss her but Riley pushed him off and slapped him across the cheek.
I grabbed him by his suit and roughly pinned him against the wall. He groans.
"Tony, let him go," i felt Riley's hand on my arm.
"Don't fucking touch her again or you'll receive much more than bruises," I threatened him.
I threw him hard on the ground.
"Fine, have her! She's garbage anyways," he says as he got up and went to his car.
"Don't listen to that asshole. You're not garbage, not even close." I assured her.
She didn't say anything. I walk up to her.
"What's wrong?" I ask trying to look at her eyes but she just avoids my gaze.
"You wanna know what's wrong?! First you kissed me. Then you ditched me to go with some whore and you came back beating up Zach. After that you started making me feel like you actually care. And now you brought another girl tonight and started getting into my business. Like what the fuck Tony?! I'm so tired of all your damn games." She says irritated.
I sighed and smiled, it's time to tell her.
"You know Riley, before I always thought that love was just a theory, that it is something people just think that they feel when they get close to someone they like. I thought love was just a waste of time and that you'll just end up getting hurt, so what's the point? But I've leaned that true love does exist and it's not just a theory. It's something that is so special that changes you for the better. I've learned that, some love doesn't need to go through here," I pointed at my head.
"Because it goes straight to here," I said pointing at my left chest.
"And you taught me that, Riley. I've changed so much ever since I met you. I care for you more than I probably should. I think you're the most beautiful and perfect girl I've ever seen and met. I tried getting over you because you're in my head 24/7. The only reason why I brought that girl tonight was just to simply try to get you jealous. And what I'm really trying to say is... I really like you Riley." I confessed to her.
Why did I chicken out?! I was suppose to tell her that I love her!
Riley's POV
I was shock and surprised from Tony's confession. Honestly that was the best speech I've heard in my life. I can tell he was sincere about it too.
I also do really like Tony to the point where I almost think I'm in love with him. I look at Tony who was waiting nervously for my reaction.
"I really like you too, Tony," I tell him making him smile big.
"Yes!" He cheers fist bumping the air.
People looked at him and I giggled. He stroked my cheeks with his thumb.
"How long did you rehearse that for?" I teased.
He chuckles, "it kinda just got out of me"
He put his hand on my neck, looking deeply into my eyes before crashing his soft lips on mine. He kissed me gently but passionately, our lips moving in synch.
I hear people clapping and Finn cheering. We ignored them and continued kissing.
Truth is, Tony did change me as well, like a lot. I've never felt this way for a guy before. I've dated hundreds of guys but Tony is different. And most of all he turned me into a softy. Something that I don't think someone was capable of doing.