Page 21 of Rival Hearts

“I don’t know,” Riley said, but something told Jett that she did know, she was just scared of admitting it.

“Are you sure?” Jett asked, “because I don’t. Are you okay with that?”

Riley looked at Jett hesitantly and nodded. Jett smiled and kissed Riley.

The kiss soon turned passionate, with the two of them grabbing onto one another’s waists for dear life as each of them battled for control. Jett smiled into the kiss. Maybe one day she would let Riley have control, but not now.

Jett pulled away and grabbed Riley’s hands, restraining her, and smiled at her. “You still have a shift to finish,” Jett said, taking pleasure in Riley’s pout and gasps for breath.

“Oh, come on,” Riley said. “That’s not fair.”

Jett laughed. “I know,” she said, “but after your shift, we should meet up at the bar a couple of blocks away, okay?”

Riley pouted again, but nodded. “Okay.”

“Good girl,” Jett said with a smirk and laughed when Riley shot her a glare. “I’ll see you there.”

The two left the on-call room and Jett left the hospital. She decided to go to the bar and save a seat for Riley before the end of her shift, since the bar was sure to be busy.

Jett was right and the bar was busy, which was perfect for her. The two could talk and not easily be overheard. Though it did suck, because Jett had to wait by the entrance of the bar until a table finally opened up. As soon as Jett saw the couple stand up to leave, she rushed to take her seat.

It didn’t take long before Jett saw Riley enter, looking around confused. She was wearing black jeans and a black T shirt that deliciously revealed her tattooed forearms. Her usually messy hair was brushed and neatly tied up. She looked fresh from the shower. Jett waved to make it easier for Riley to spot her, and she couldn’t miss the look of relief in Riley’s face the moment she saw Jett. It made Jett smile.

Riley walked over to the table and stood beside the chair across from Jett. “Excuse me, miss,” Riley said, “is this seat taken?”

Jett decided to play along. “It’s actually reserved. For the sexiest woman in the bar,” she said and relished in Riley’s blush as she sat down.

“Thanks,” Riley muttered.

“Of course,” Jett said. “Do you want me to get drinks?”

“Just one,” Riley said. “I want to have a little more control than the time on the roof.”

Jett shook her head with a smile. “Oh, but where’s the fun in that?”

“Hey,” Riley said, “I can’t have you topping every time.”

Jett laughed. “But you looked so hot coming apart under me,” she said, and watched as Riley tried to fight another blush.

“Just go to the bar!” Riley shooed Jett.

“Anything in particular that you want?” Jett asked.

Riley shook her head. “Whatever you think sounds good.”

“You got it,” Jett said, and left to go to the bar.

She ended up ordering two vodka cranberries, which was her favorite drink. Since Riley didn’t specify what she wanted, Jett decided to go for the classic.

When she got back to the table, Riley thanked Jett as she set the drink down.

“I did a double,” Jett said with a smile. “Can’t have you keeping too much control.”

Riley rolled her eyes. “I’m getting you back,” Riley said, “just you wait.”

It was Jett’s turn to roll her eyes. “Okay, sweetheart,” she said and took a sip of her drink while Riley did the same.

“So,” Jett said, deciding to change the subject. Besides, what they were doing felt like a date, so she might as well treat it like one. “Tell me more about yourself.”

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