Here's a little Riker Lynch Birthday one shot.
Go tweet happy birthday @rikerr5 on twitter while blasting wishing I was 23 !
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"You know what I want for my birthday," Riker laid on the couch in the living room.

He looked up from his phone finally deciding to say what was on his mind.

"A life." Ryland teased not taking his eyes off the screen.

He sat on the other couch just opposite from Riker's along with Rocky and Ratliff playing COD.

"Funny," he said dryly, " But no. I want a girl you know, I want-"

"You want a girl ? That's just weird."
Rydel walked into the room, kissing Ratliff's cheek as she tried sitting next to him.

"No, you know what I mean Delly."

"Okay, what are you doing !?" Ryland paused the game and stood up from his spot on the couch.

"I'm trying to sit next to my boyfriend !" Rydel shot back at him, now taking Ryland's old spot.

Ryland rolled his eyes.

Sometime's he wondered how he ended up being the only smart kid out of 4 others.

"Well can't you see there's no room,"

"Well you just made room." She said with a perky smile.

Rolling his eyes, Ryland dropped his controller, and walked out mumbling a whatever.

"As I was saying.." Riker continued filling the awkwardness, "I want a girl. I mean c'mon guys ! I'm 23 and i'm still single ! Ross is dating Laura and they're only 18, Ryland's dating Savannah and they're only 17, Delly's dating Rat which by the way, you hurt her I kill you," he stopped and glared at Ratliff who suddenly felt an urge to sit a little farther from Rydel, "Ugh, even Rocky managed to somehow convince Alexa to take pity and go out with him !"

"Hey !" Rocky said defensively, "She did not take pity on me okay, ... She fell for my charms, my, very, very, good lookin' charms." And just like that the musician went from defensive to cocky.

"Where is Ross anyway ?" Ratliff pointed out.

"He's having the time of his life with Laura," Delly said on instinct.

Realizing what she'd said she tried covering it up, "And of course by time of his life I mean.. Worst day ever. Pfft, because those two often confuse me... Whoop, is it hawt in here or what.."

Riker rolled his eyes, " My point is, our song, wishing I was 23.. It's basically about becoming 23 so you can get the girl who's 23. News flash guys, i'm 23 and i still don't have the girl !"

"This stuff take's time big bro-" Rydel said.

Riker sighed not sure where he was going with life.

Sure he had a successful music career with his family but that wouldn't last forever.

Sooner or later his siblings would get married and have kids, start a family.

Where would that leave him ?

A single 23 year old who lived to the age of 86 still single with no kids.

Most 23 year olds don't live with their parents or even spend so much time with their siblings.

They'd be off at college, getting jobs, going on dates, doing things he would never be able to do.

In a way.. Riker envied them.

"I'm going for a walk." He stood up from the couch, and left through the front door.

Walking around the streets of LA, Riker realized just how many couple's there were standing out on the streets either kissing, holding hands, hugging, taking selfie's, or doing other romantic, cuddly stuff.

He stuffed his hands in his pockets, looked at his shoes and tried his hardest to get away from all the couples.

"Ow!" Riker lifted his head and watched as a brunette fell to the ground after hitting a fire-hydrant a metre away from him.

He ran over immediately forgetting about the other couple's.

"You've got to be kidding me..." He heard here mumble as he got closer.

"Hey you okay ?" He crouched down to her level hoping to catch a glimpse of her face, now focused on her white blouse smeared with coffee.

"Huh," the brunette looked up, noticing Riker staring at her, "Oh yeah, i'm fine. This happens to me.. A lot."

She looked back down at her blouse, unfazed by the fact that she was talking to Riker Lynch, from R5.

"This is definitely gonna stain.." She mumbled.

Riker took her by the arm dragging her up.

"What are you-"

He dragged her into the nearest coffee shop's bathroom, grabbing as much paper towels as he could and started wiping her shirt.

A couple minutes later he stood up with a smile, "sorry, that's the best I can do."

The brunette gave him a look, " Are you kidding me ? This better than what I could have done."

The stain on her shirt had now turned into a very, very, light patch of brown thanks to Rikers mad wiping skills.

"I'm Janelle." She stuck out her hand as if shaking hands was the most natural thing these days.

He took her hand awkwardly shaking it back.

Janelle laughed, " Never shaken hands with people before I see,"

For some reason, that comment Embarassed him, as he found himself saying, "No! I shake hands all the time ! You just...caught me off guard."

Janelle laughed, strands of her brunette hair falling out of her bun onto her face.

"Why don't I buy you a coffee."

Riker gave her a blank expression

"For helping with my blouse !" She quickly added

Riker chuckled, "Sure, why not."

The two ordered their coffee's before grabbing a seat at the very back of the room where no one could see them.

"So, Riker, how's R5 ?"

Riker didn't know what to do. So she was a fan..

"You.. You're a fan?" He asked astonishment written all over his face.

Janelle chuckled, staring at the coffee in her hands, "Nope. I like your music, but i'm not a fan."

Riker still didn't know what to say.

This girl he had just met a couple minutes ago had managed to make him speechless more than twice already.

Maybe she was the girl he was waiting for when he got to 23.

She did after all look Riker's age.

They ended up talking and laughing until somehow they landed on the topic involving, family.

"It's important you know, I mean, i'de rather be single than lose my family. I mean I don't get why people want to hurry up and get into a relationship you know ?"

Riker didnt know what to say.

All he could think about was when he told his family he wanted a relationship earlier that day and now Janelle, a girl who he barely new, was starting to make him see things differently.

"If things are going good at home and everything, rushing into a relationship is pointless. You don't need it. Family is what keeps you going anyway, you've got your whole life to find the perfect person, so why not spend as much of it with your family as you can right ?"

Noticing the blank expression on his face Janelle realized she was rambling again.

"Sorry," she chuckled, "I tend to ramble and get off topic a lot !"

"Apparently you spill coffee over yourself a lot too, listen I gotta go. Thanks for everything. Maybe we'll see each other again." Riker tucked in his chair and dashed out the door leaving Janelle confused.

"YO STOP CHEATING !" Was the first thing Riker heard when he opened the door to his house.

"I'M NOT CHEATING ! YOUR JUST BAD AT THIS GAME ! ROCKY TELL HIM !" Ross turned to Rocky who only ignored him.

Ryland and Ross continued arguing and arguing as Ratliff tried breaking them up.

He smelt food coming from the kitchen and realized his parents were home.

"looks like the whole families here.." He mumbled.

"Dinner's ready !" Stormie yelled.

They all gathered around the dinner table taking as much food as possible.

"When did you get home ?" Rocky asked stuffing his face with Mac 'N cheese.

"Just now." Riker said nonchalantly grabbing mashed potatoes onto his plate.

"So, delly told us about your little birthday wish-" Mark started with a smirk

Riker placed his fork neatly on the table making sure he had everyone's attention.

"I did want a relationship for my birthday, but then I realized I already had one."

"You do? With who ??" Rydel squealed with excitement. Her big bro finally had a girlfriend.

"With you guys. My family. My very, very, crazy family."

The room stayed silent before everyone cheered.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIKER !" they all yelled.

They were the exact words that made him realize he made the right decision.

Happy Birthday to Riker indeed...
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So hope you guys liked this !
Updates coming soon to both this and summer with the lynches !
I can't believe Riker Anthony Lynch is now 23 years old !! He's my favourite !!
Blast wishing i was 23 all day today you guys !! And txt him, tweet him, instagram him, fb msg him, post, anything ! Just make sure you wish him a happy birthday !
Love you guys