The car engine cut. I turned off the ignition, got out of my civil car, the one that was legally registered, and I walked up to Rylie's door. I was incredibly aware of someone's gaze on my back, behind me. It was an unmarked car, but I knew it was Sarah's. I was no idiot. 

I knocked and the door swung open on a beautiful Rylie. She wore only a very long sweatshirt and underwear. I felt a little bad knowing that someone else behind me was enjoying the view of my girlfriend. 

" Sorry, babe. I didn't know you'd arrive this fast. Let me change and we can head out?"

" Sure."

She ran in, pulling me against her. Her grey eyes seemed to take me in. Her lips brushed against my cheek. She whispered a little " I love you, weirdo", before plucking a kiss on my cheeks. I grabbed her waist and almost threw her on the couch, kissing her cheeks, her neck. I was above her, lips inches away from hers. My breath was ragged and my blood was pumping in my veins. I was hyperaware of my senses. Rylie seemed to be waiting for something— I knew what, again, not an idiot— but I wanted her to wait a little longer. I smirked. 

" Are you going to make me ask for it, Adams?"

I bit my lip. Maybe. 

" Mh. Ask for what, Rider?"

She tugged on my shirt. 

" You know for what, Ada—"

My lips were already brushing the corner of her lips, but not quite. 

" J..."

I chuckled. 

" Yes?"

" I hate you."

" I know."

I gently kissed her lips. It felt like a dose of dopamine had been injected directly into my heart. Her hands gently met my neck, and I let myself melt in her embrace, a little. I loved her perfume of gentle fabric softener and her pastry-smelling skin. I loved feeling her near me, I loved knowing she loved me... Being loved is such a great feeling, man! 

" Do you still hate me?"

" Mmmh... Not quite."

I pulled myself up, longingly regretting leaving her embrace already. 

" Get dressed you lazy girl. We have somewhere to attend."

" It's just dinner."

" Nothing is just dinner."

" You're so bossy sometimes!" she pretend-whined, smiling 

" I can't apologize for who I am. But I can lie and say I'll work on it."

" Good. Do that."

" I'll work on it, babe."

" Thank you."

She laughed softly. 

" I'm gonna change now."

The restaurant we were currently sitting in was a five star that would probably eat up my past month's pay. But it was worth it. Today, we were celebrating Rider's nomination in a really good book review magazine competition thingie. Basically, it meant she was a successful book writer, a real good one. 

" Garçon! Yes. Yes. Can we have you best bottle of wine, please?"

" That would be possible, sir, but it's pricey."

" Don't talk about prices! Just give us it, please."

The guy nodded and went at the back of the place. The main room was decorated with hot colors— red, orange, gold—. The tables were draped with fancy drapes and were covered in fancy silver. 

Rylie smiled. She was delighted to be here, after all she'd never really gone often to this kind of place, and it was for a very cool occasion. 

" You know, JJ, I've never felt happier in all of my life."

" Really?"

" Yeah. I mean, I published a book that's doing really, really well, I've been with you, an awesome guy, for almost six months, and... And everything is so great! You're so great."

If only she knew the behind the scenes. I knew not far behind us Sarah was sitting at one of the booths, waiting for Rylie do to something suspicious enough to have a case. When Rylie wasn't even the problem!

" Everything has been perfect for me too. Maybe my job isn't as exciting, but my girlfriend is having excellent opportunities, and she's beautiful and funny and... And perfect."

Rylie's smile deepened when the garçon came back with the bottle of wines and two flutes. Flutes is a fancy French name to call those thin glasses you use for champagne and stuff. He poured some wine in each glasses and handed them to us. I slipped him a dollar to thank him. 

" To your success, and to us!"

Almost forgot that Sarah was here and both me and Rylie weren't twenty one. Hope she doesn't notice from where she's sitting. 

" To us, baby!"

Also, the last three chapters have kind of been written quickly. Didn't proofread, didn't really write with great writing, so I'm sorry. Really wanted to continue the plot. Might come back and do better later ;) Hope you L O V E the story, and if you do, please let me know. I love knowing people enjoy what I adore making.