In love with my best friend (A Riker Lynch Story)

Chapter 55: Saturday • 1 day left

*Alexs POV*

"So... Tomorrow, eh?"

"Yup," he started running his fingers through my partially wet hair. "Tomorrow." I sighed and got up to face him.

"Please don't miss me." I blurted. I probably sounded crazy but who said I wasn't a little.

"What do you mean??" Riker looked bewildered.

"I mean, don't miss me. If you miss me, it'll make it harder on me." I sound really selfish, oh my god.

"Do you just want me to pretend you don't exist?!" He dropped my hands and scooted back some.

"No, that's not what I'm saying."

"I think that's exactly what you're saying!" He got off the couch and put his shoes on. I stood up and stared at him with disbelief.

"What are you doing?!"

"I'm leaving." He said plainly. He walked to the hook and grabbed the keys and a jacket.

"Are you seriously going to leave me again?" I wanted to cry so bad right now but I couldn't. I was too angry.

He scoffed "Oh don't be so over dramatic." My jaw hit the floor and those words.

"Me?!" I walked over to him and crossed my arms. "Who's the one who left to freaking COLORADO because they made a mistake? Huh? Who the one who cheated? Who's the one who hurt me? The one who pushed me down the stairs?" God damnit, the tears were building up and threatening to spill down my now red cheeks. Riker just stood there, looking at me in complete and utter shock.

"It was you, Riker," I said in a barely audible whisper. "And when you left, I didn't know where you went. I was so worried something happened. But I couldn't help but feel angry for what you did with that whore. I mean, you defended her for gods sake! And then you proposed to me..." I looked up at him as a tear rolled down his cheek.

"Why did I even say yes?" I looked back down at my hands and the sparkling ring on my fourth finger.

I reluctantly slid it off my finger and placed it in his hand.

*Riker's POV*

Then I felt something in my hands.

Please don't be the ring

Please don't be the ring

I looked at my hands.

It's like my whole world stopped.

Frozen in time.

A small sob escaped my lips.

"Why?" I whispered.

"It might be for the best... Only until I come back." She whispered. Why was I upset? I should be furious. She was giving up our engagement because of an assumption she made. But then again...

I'm at fault as well.

But then something clicked in my brain that I couldn't control.

"Why would you give this up?!" I yelled. I was furious now. Mostly furious at myself but furious at the action she made.

She flinched back and looked at me. I must look like a monster in her eyes.

*Alex's POV*

I don't know why I gave him the ring.

I still love him. More than he knows.

But why the hell did I give him my ring?

"Riker... I..." I was lost for words. I couldn't even answer and question about my own decision.

A stupid decision.

"I thought you loved me, Alex! I thought we would be together forever and have kids and grow old together!" His voice then softened as he paced a hand on my cheek.

"I want to grow old with you."

I leaned in and gave him a small kiss on the lips.

"I'm so sorry..." A sob racked my body and soon one came after the other. Riker pulled me to his chest and held me tight.

"Babe, don't cry. It's okay. I forgive you. It's my fault anyways, I shouldn't of done those thins to you. I will forever hate myself for hurting you. It was a terrible thing to do to the girl I love. I love you so much, Alex and I am so sorry for being a terrible friend, a terrible boyfriend, and even a terrible fiancé. I forgive you for giving me the ring. I don't deserve you. I don't deserve your love, your hugs, your kisses, I don't deserve you. I always had a feeling that one day you were just going to kick me to the curb because of how terrible I treated you. I'm surprised you even said yes to me when I proposed. I don't deserve someone as awesome as you." I heard a soft sob and realized that this time, it wasn't me.

I felt wetness on my shirt and realized that Riker was crying.

I pulled away from his embrace and looked at his tear stained cheeks.

"Riker look at me." I said softly. He slowly raised his head until his eyes were meeting mine.

"Don't cry please. If it's anyone, I don't deserve you. You are an amazing person and I'm so lucky to have you. Honestly, if I never moved to Colorado for those short 3 months, I don't know where I would be. (A/N Alex was born in Canada, moved to Colorado for a little bit because of family issues, met Riker, moved back to Canada, then moved to California.)" I rested my hand on his warm cheek.

"I want to marry you. I want to grow old with you. I want to watch our kids grow up and become successful. I want to spend it with you. I love you so much Riker. I love you more than words can explain. You are my everything. You are my wonder wall, babe." I chuckled. He smiled and leaned in. Once our lips connected, it was like fireworks going off.

I slipped my arms around his neck and brought him closer.

I'm going to miss times like these. When we share a passionate kiss and enjoy each other's company. It's amazing. The feelings that shoot inside me when I'm around him are spectacular.

"Whoa." We mumbled at the same time. I smiled and gave him a hug.

"Oh, and Alex?"

"Yes?"

"I don't care if you tell me not to miss you. I'll miss you whether you like it or not."

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