Ethan's POV
I entered the café and took a seat at the table waiting for them to arrive. Riley arrived soon "Hey boo" she said before squeezing the life outta me. "L-let me b-breathe" I struggled to say. She pulled back "Oops sorry" she said but didn't look the least bit apologetic. I sighed.
She took a seat beside me and looked at me with a knowing expression. "What?" I asked. "Spill the tea" she demanded. "I'm not the only one" I stated. She smiled sheepishly, "I confessed to him" My eyes widened "What did he say?" I asked. "He said he'd like me too" I could see her cheeks turning a shade of pink. I never thought I would see Riley blushing. She must really like him. "I'm so happy for you" I said and went in for a hug.
"Sorry we're late" Noah and Lucas said taking their seats across from us. "Where's Maddy?" Noah asked. "Don't know, guess she's running late" Riley answered and as if on que Maddison came "Hey guys, sorry I'm a little late" She shifted a bit and it was then we realized there was a girl with her. I've never seen her before. "Let me introduce you to my girlfriend Brianna" She said.
We all looked surprised at first but then cheered. Brianna almost looked sacred for a minute. They took their seats between me Riley and Noah with Maddy sitting beside Noah and Brianna beside Riley. "So that's why you were late" Lucas teased and Brianna blushed. "No I was late because it took a lot of time convincing her that you guys would like her"
"Of course we like you" I said and they all agreed. "Thank you guys" said Brianna, her eyes brimming with tears. "What's wrong?" I asked. "She's having a tough time. Her parents didn't expect her after she came out. She's currently staying at my house. I told my parents about us and they are cool with it and they are angry with uncle and aunt for being homophobic"
"What would you like?" the waiter asked. We gave our orders and he went away. "I'm happy they support you" Riley said. Shortly the waiter arrived with the orders and after placing them he walked away. "What about your siblings?" Noah asked. "They are okay with it" Brianna said. I nodded, 'not everyone is like my sister' I thought. We talked to Brianna wanting to know her better.
"Do you still take tuitions?" Noah asked to Riley. I looked up from my pasta, Riley nodded. "Why, didn't you say you don't want it?" he asked. She was about to answer but I interrupted her "Oh, she loves it". Riley hit me on the shoulder making me wince. "What!? It's true" I said.
"And Ethan here loves English or rather the person who teaches it" she retorted and I hit her leg under the table. "Ow" she exclaimed. "You both like someone don't you?" Lucas asked finally catching up and they all looked at us pointedly. We both nodded. They smiled.
"Wow we all have found someone we love" Maddy said and we agreed. We talked for a while and then it was time to go. We exited the café. Riley offered to drop me off but I refused as I wanted to meet Damian. I took the bus to his company.
I got off the bus and made my way towards the building. I took the lift to the 11th floor and entered his office. He was in the meeting room, as the staff said so I decided to wait in the office. I went towards the book shelf and started looking at the books.
I picked out a book and was reading a synopsis when I suddenly got hugged from the back. "Kitten" he said and I smiled. I kept the book place in it's place and turned around into his embrace "Hey" I said.
"How was your meeting?" I asked. "It was fine, they weren't doing doing there work properly so I asked them to do it again" he said. I hummed. He was looking at some files and I sat beside him with the book I had chosen previously. After a while he was done with the work and we exited the office. We got in the car and he pulled out of the parking area.
After changing our clothes we went downstairs. We entered the kitchen and he started with the pasta. I sat on the kitchen counter and he asked about my day. I told him about my friends. After he had finished cooking, he brought it to the dining table and we started eating.
"We are organizing a gala event and I want you to accompany me as my partner" he said and my eyes widened. He wants me to come with him to an event where media and everyone will be there. What will happen if they find out he's dating me and the rumors. "W-what about the–" I started but he cut me off "Kitten, I don't care. I want to be with you and if they find out let them" his words making my heart flutter. "I want everyone to know you're mine" he continued and I blushed.
"Do you want to come?" He asked. "Yes, I will" I said and he smiled. "I want them to know I'm yours" I said and he smirked. He suddenly came near me and picked me up in a bridal style. I squeaked in surprise and put my arms around his neck not wanting to fall down. Though I know he wouldn't let me fall.
He threw me on the bed "The things your words do to me Kitten" he said before attaching his lips with mine.