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Story: Petty AF
“Thank you,” River said once we had a moment alone, his voice quiet and earnest. “Even if you can’t help, thank you for trying. This means a lot to him.”
It also meant a lot to River.
Things had pretty much returned to normal for him once the curse had lifted. He was still sassy and sarcastic, but on his termsnow. Times like this, however, when it was just the two of us, he didn’t hold back.
Good, bad, or indifferent, I never had to worry or wonder what he thought.
Without warning, River leaned in, pressing our mouths together in a brief but fiery kiss. “Consider that a down payment. If you pull this off, there’s plenty more where that came from.”
We both knew I’d do it without expectations of anything in return, but I’d also be an idiot to turn down such an offer. “Tell me more,” I said, pretending to consider it. “What exactly will you give me?”
His eyes danced with mischief in the flashing lights of the Ferris wheel, and his smile turned downright wicked. “Anything you want.”
Otto returned then, interrupting our playful flirting, but I didn’t mind. River never made promises he couldn’t keep.
And I already had everything I wanted right in front of me.
It also meant a lot to River.
Things had pretty much returned to normal for him once the curse had lifted. He was still sassy and sarcastic, but on his termsnow. Times like this, however, when it was just the two of us, he didn’t hold back.
Good, bad, or indifferent, I never had to worry or wonder what he thought.
Without warning, River leaned in, pressing our mouths together in a brief but fiery kiss. “Consider that a down payment. If you pull this off, there’s plenty more where that came from.”
We both knew I’d do it without expectations of anything in return, but I’d also be an idiot to turn down such an offer. “Tell me more,” I said, pretending to consider it. “What exactly will you give me?”
His eyes danced with mischief in the flashing lights of the Ferris wheel, and his smile turned downright wicked. “Anything you want.”
Otto returned then, interrupting our playful flirting, but I didn’t mind. River never made promises he couldn’t keep.
And I already had everything I wanted right in front of me.