avoidance

[Riyann Servansikk]

[[Bye]]

I shook my head a little when she said I had nothing to apologize for. I did, for one just being alive, because really I shouldn't, once you die there shouldn't be a way to come back from it, and with that I got in the way of this, and I know she likes Riley, she wouldn't have done any of this otherwise. That and I actually couldn't have seen her doing anything like this, not until Travis. "Then don't accept the apology." I said simply, shrugging a little. "It's pretty obvious you love him." I whispered, wondering if I should have said that, though I knew it was more than like for her to kiss him again. "I'm sorry you have to get hurt." I wasn't sure if she heard that or not, but I meant it.
Really I was tempted to yell at her or say something to hurt her like this hurt me, but I don't think I could do it. Though, having Riley call me a bitch if he heard about it, or get mad at me for even thinking of saying it, wouldn't that be great because I could bring up Shelby.

Is that all this is? A competition?

[Arden Patricks]

I shake my head, about to say that that's not what I meant and I'll still accept the apology even though she doesn't need to make it... but her next words leave me without much of anything to say, just a really awful sinking feeling while I stare at the floor. It doesn't matter if I love him or not, really, so I'd rather just forget. I really, really shouldn't have come here today.

[Riley Pearson]

I thought I heard Riyann whisper something, but I couldn't understand what. I didn't hear anything else after that and bit my lip slightly. I really wondered how we kept getting in these situations.
Wondering if Arden left yet, or if Riyann left the kitchen, I slowly moved and walked toward the kitchen, not exactly quickly and not really slowly either. As I walked, the floor creaked and I sighed slightly knowing that they probably heard me because of it. That ruled out turning around. I saw them both in the kitchen and bit my lip a little harder, now standng in the middle of the hallway unsure of what to do, seeing Arden standing in the doorway. Maybe I should've just turned around and walked away, but for some reason I stayed where I was.

[Riyann Servansikk]

I watched as Arden shook her head as and then just as she simply stared at the floor, getting absolutely no other reaction but that and I almost feel bad about saying it was obvious she loved him, even if it was true. I was thinking of saying sorry again when I heard the floor creak and wondered if Riley had been listening to us, sure that Arden was probably going to be wondering the same thing. And if he had I really doubt that he'll be seeing her again, not for a long time at least. Though I kept my eyes on her until I looked past her slightly and behind the doorway in the hall was Riley, standing there hesitantly and I simply got off the counter and started out of the kitchen.

[Arden Patricks]

I shake my head again as I look up, about to force a reply of some kind when the creaking of the floorboards behind me signifies Riley's return from wherever he was, making whatever it was I was going to say completely moot.

"I... I'll, ah... not be here anymore," I mutter softly, looking between the two of them.

[Riyann Servansikk]

"You shouldn't be a stranger." I said as I walked past her, starting to go out of the kitchen, water bottle in my hand and I glared at Riley and started towards the stairs.

[Arden Patricks]

Not remotely sure if I should take that as sincere or sarcastic, I hesitate a moment before just shaking my head and otherwise ignoring the suggestion. Whatever way she meant it, I don't plan on agreeing. Or sticking around here very long, though I still have to step back to let her get through the doorway, so I can't take off just yet.

[Riley Pearson]

I swallowed a small knot that was caught in my throat, watching as she glared at me when she was leaving the kitchen. I averted my eyes from her and looked down at the floor, taking a small glance up to Arden when Riyann got to the stairs.

[[ does it help if i put it here? lol xD ]]

[Riyann Servansikk]

[[haha.. I saw it..]]

I had been serious when I told Arden to not be a stranger. I didn't want to be the reason their friendship was ruined, though I was still more than pissed at Riley, maybe I should be glad.

[Arden Patricks]

I look up again after a moment of staring at the ground to find that Riyann is now heading away and I'm stuck here in the hallway with Riley. I cough very faintly, nodding at him in acknowledgment without really looking at him, while I head toward the door.

((Yeah, I think it does... thankee. ))

[Riley Pearson]

I looked up to her when she coughs slightly and when she walks past me to get to the door, I grabbed her hand very lightly, "I'm sorry Arden.. What um.. What were you guys talking about?" I asked her quietly, letting go of her hand but hoping I still stopped her. She could leave, I was just wondering.

[[ then yay, hehe ^^ ]]

[Arden Patricks]

I very nearly flinch when he grabs my hand, and am just about to snatch it away when he lets go.
"Nothing in particular," I shrug, crossing my arms. "Apologizing."

(( ))

[Riley Pearson]

I nodded slightly, as she crossed her arms infront of her. "It's not your fault.. it was me. I'm sorry." I said quietly.

[Arden Patricks]

I shrug again, looking at the floor. It's hard to really argue with that, though it doesn't seem entirely true.
"It's everybody's fault," I say after a few seconds too long. "Just... forget it." I shrug again.

[Riyann Servansikk]

[[Riyann's boring, went upstairs.. don't feel like posting at the moment? haha...]]

[Riley Pearson]

"But mostly mine." I said quietly with a small shrug. "And maybe it's easy for you to forgot.. but I won't be forgetting anything anytime soon."

[[ aw, lol, that's okay ^^ ]]

[Arden Patricks]

((Ah, gotcha. *salutes*))

I shrug again. I don't think it is very easy for me to forget things, especially something like this... but that doesn't mean I can't be a hypocrite.
"And I don't think I'll be around for a bit, then." I force myself to look up and smile faintly. "If I hear anything about Ella, I'll let you know and help make sure that she's all right. Other than that...." I shrug again.

[Riley Pearson]

I nodded sligthly, not smiling too much back, just a faint one for a second. "Might be best..." I said quietly, looking down to the floor, nodding a little bit to her. "Umm.. yeah, thanks.. Same goes to you.. I'll keep you updated." I told her all of a sudden feeling slightly sick about this whole situation.

[Arden Patricks]

I nod, able to be a bit brisk now that the conversation is safe. And also over. But we always did have a lot of trouble figuring out how to say our farewells and just leave.
"... So... I guess I'll see you. Sometime." I shrug yet again and head toward the door before he can answer, looking back just one last time.

[Riley Pearson]

I nodded slightly, looking down to the floor slightly again. She spoke agian and I looked up to her, seeing her walk toward the door and raised my hand faintly when she looked back one last time. "See you.." I said quietly with a small nod, not really wanting her to go but thinking it would be the best thing right now.

[Riyann Servansikk]

I heard someone open a door downstairs and was just laying across our Riley's bed, though I wasn't entirely sure if I wanted to be there. I could always go to Lil's old room, but I stayed where I was, wondering who was leaving if not both of them. I don't know which I'd rather, but I knew that I'd much rather Arden's company than Riley's, though I don't suppose that'd be likely and she only beat Riley by a little bit. Though I can't hate her. Sadly.

[Riley Pearson]

I leaned against the wall in the hallway after Arden left and sighed slightly, resting my head back against the wall with a small thud. I didn't really know if Riyann would've wanted me to follow her or not, so I didn't. At least not yet and I walked down the hallway over to the stairs just stopping and sitting a few of the lower ones.