Chapter 22: Just me being a spaz
River POV
Chailor is sitting behind me on my bed brushing out my hair quietly
I am so embarrassed
I don't even know what to say
It's not Finns fault and I don't want them to blame him
My eyes start to fill with tears as I start to speak
"Finn didn't do anything wrong, it was all me he was just trying to help" I say in sumber voice.
"What happened Riv?" she asks softly
"Ohh you know just the normal me being a fricken spaz" I answer back as I take a deep breath.
She just pulls me into a warm embrace
"Are you okay now?" She asks
"Yeah I think so, Finn really helped me"
"I'm just so embarrassed, what do I even say to him?" I ask as I look at her, tears running down my face now
"Ohh love, it's okay" she said as she's brushing my hair
"What you tell him is totally up to you, that is your story to tell and not ours" I turn and look at her with a soft smile
Then we hear Lincoln yell "breakfast is here come eat before it gets cold"
"Oh shit, he's using his dad's voice we better get out there" She says laughing.
"Do you think if I take longer he'll come in here and spank me" she says giving me a wink
"Ewww" I say as I start laughing
As we are walking out my bedroom door Finn is walking out of his
"Are you okay River " he asks softly as Chailor looks between us and starts heading towards the kitchen
"I'm okay now, thanks for everything you did in there" I say an offer him a soft smile as I bite my lower lip
I watch as his eyes get a little darker as he moves his gaze towards my bottom lip
"You don't need to thank me for anything doll" he says with a smile
"Now let's go get some food into you"
"I need a nap, so I'm well rested when I meet my friends tonight and tell them that with one touch I made your knees go weak" he says as a flirty joke
"You better not" I laugh
"That's better baby doll" he says
"In all seriousness though if you want to talk I'm available at any time" he says sincerely
I just give him a slight nod
"Thank you, Finn" I say lightly
The rest of the day goes on as normal
Me and Chailor went for a run around our beautiful new neighborhood
When we got back we noticed that the office / gym room door was closed which means that Lincoln is in there doing some school work or in a meeting
After we we're both showered
I make my bed while she started to prepare lunch
Once I'm done I head out to help her with lunch and by help I mean sit at the bar talking and handing her anything she needs
Finn hasn't been out of his room since he went in after breakfast
I'm sure he's still sleeping
After lunch me and Chailor watched some romcon movie cuddled up on the couch
We must have dosed off, cuz the next thing I know Lincoln is waking us up letting us know it was four o'clock
Chailor rushs off to get ready because they are joining Lincoln's college buddy Randall or Randy I can never remember his name at some fancy new rooftop lounge tonight
I go and get ready for work
It's Friday so it's going to be busy tonight which is great for tips but I definitely should have napped after breakfast, I think as I yawn
As I'm heading out of my room I hear the bathroom door shut and the shower start
Well it sounds like Sleeping Beauty is awake
I giggle at the reference to myself
After saying my goodbye to Chailor and Lincoln I headed off to work
Work went by thankfully quickly as it was packed like I thought it would be
I made almost $300 in tips tonight so jackpot
When I get home at around midnight I noticed it's still dark inside
I wonder where everyone is
I go to the kitchen and grab some quick leftovers from dinner as I text Chailor letting her know I'm home for the night
Chailor calls me right back to let me know that Lincoln is drinking and wants to stay out longer with his friends and they are going to be staying at Randy's condo which is close to the lounge for the night and they'll be home first thing in the morning
"Are you sure you'll be alright alone tonight?" She asks again for the millionth time
"Yes" I say reassuring
"I will be fine"
'I'm getting in my PJs now and I'm going to read a few chapters of my book and go to bed"
"After what happened today, I just don't want you to be alone sweetie" she says in a concerned tone
"I'm just going to tell Lincoln to stay and I'll come home and we'll cuddle in my bed"
"No you won't"
"I'm fine really, please stay and have fun"
"You guys need this time away"
" Fine. I love you" she says
"Call me if you need me"
"I will and I love you too, have fun" I say before hanging up
I grab a glass of wine and head to my room with my book in tow
A few chapters in and my eyes are getting heavy
Maybe I should call it a night
Shit, did I lock the door?
Yeah I'm sure I did I think as I retrace my steps from earlier
Okay I'm going to finish this last chapter and go to sleep