Story: Love like Rain (chapter 5)

Authors: AlexRiley

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Chapter 5

"Jessica!?" Willow cried out, as she stood up and stared at her best friend in disbelief. Riley called Willow over to her place because of this new news. Riley slowly nodded in disbelief herself. Willow sat back down on the couch of the living room, looking at her friend.
"Yeah, I can't believe it too. Kimberly's cousin is Jessica Steven," Riley replied back, groaning at the thought of Jessica. Willow patted Riley on the shoulder, showing her support.
"What are you going to do now that she's back in town?" Willow curiously asked, only to see Riley lie back on the couch and groan louder.
"What can I do? If I ever see her, wave, say hi and continue on," Riley answered, watching Willow blankly stare at her.
"You're so blunt about it," The redhead stated, as she leaned back on the couch.
"Well, we haven't talked for nearly a year, she just took off," Riley retorted, sitting back up. Willow nodded and agreed with that fact.
"So, what about Kimberly?" Willow asked, remembering the blonde. Riley fell back against couch and sighed.
"I don't know, we're just friends," Riley answered, looking up at the ceiling.
"Only friends? Are you sure about that?" Willow continued.
"Yeah. Oh shoot, I need to buy a new lamp," Riley said, as she sat back up, only to stand onto her feet. Willow raised an eyebrow.
"Kimberly accidentally knocked down the lamp Jessica bought me when I finalized my move here. The three women who originated in Mavory, only to all move to Faloway because they all wanted to pursue music and dance, what a coincidence," Riley sarcastically commented, throwing her hands up in the air in irritation. Willow stood up and placed her hands on Riley's shoulders. The two looked eye to eye and Riley calmed down.
"Breathe! Don't stress out about it, just talk to them and sort this all out. Of all lamps she broke, it was the one her cousin bought for you. Eerie," Willow shuddered, as she removed her hands from Riley's shoulders.

Kimberly glanced at the clock and realized that it was about time she would have woke up. She changed her clothes, and headed downstairs to get some food. Walking into the kitchen, Kimberly heard nothing, thinking her cousin was still asleep.
"Morning Kimberly," Jessica greeted, scaring her cousin out of her skin. Kimberly jumped and turned around, facing Jessica, holding her chest.
"Morning," Kimberly squeaked, as she tried to regain what was left of her composure. Jessica looked questioningly at her cousin, walking over to her and sitting on the island.
"You seem jumpy this morning," Jessica commented, pointing out the completely terrified expression Kimberly had when she greeted her. Kimberly began to search aimlessly through the cupboards to try and avoid looking at Jessica.
"I didn't hear you walk in," Kimberly replied back, as she felt her heart pound against her chest. She either got caught or she was just overreacting, but she knew Jessica would somehow figure something out, she always did.
"I see. Do you want to go for a walk later?" Jessica asked, looking out the window at the bright sunny sky. Kimberly inwardly groaned, but turned around and nodded.
"Alright, get something to eat and then we'll go out," Jessica smiled, as she jumped off the island and headed upstairs to shower. Once Kimberly saw Jessica out of sight, she leaned back against the counter and let out a deep breath.
"Thank you for not noticing I was gone," Kimberly whispered to herself as she continued on to find food.

Riley and Willow had called up the band and asked them if they could start practice early, because they had other things to do later in the afternoon. The two moved all the instruments to the attached garage and pulled up the garage door. All equipment was plugged in and sound check was in place.
"Alrighty, we're going to perform five songs at Twilight's Water soon enough. We just have to get this all worked out," Riley chuckled, as she looked back at the band behind her. This was another routine; before a big performance, she would usually have a garage performance and then the neighbourhood would come and watch. Riley began to pick a few notes, before she turned and looked at Willow who was at the keyboard. She began to play her solo and faded, letting Riley play the melody while Heather played the harmony on electric acoustic guitars with Parker on drums. Riley stepped up at the mic and began to sing.
"I wanna tell you I
Have this feeling inside
That I always tend to hide
My sweet little lie..."
Cory began to play the bass. Slowly a group of people began to walk to and around the garage, watching the band. Riley smiled at the crowd's positive response.
"People tell me that I'm
Gonna hurt myself with you
People tell me things
Will never work with us two.."
Riley continued, bobbing her head to the beat of the song. She and Heather continued to play until the end where Parker, Cory and Daniel had solo parts to fill in. After Daniel finished his electric solo, Willow came in with the piano solo, ending the song. A series of clapping followed right after.

Jessica and Kimberly began to wander along the sidewalk, walking aimlessly somewhere that would appeal to them. The two then turned at a corner, and Kimberly soon realized that they were walking towards Riley's house.
"Oh shoot, just act cool and pretend that you don't know her," Kimberly thought to herself. Jessica glanced at her cousin, seeing her preoccupied.
"Hey Kim, you okay?" Jessica asked, as she continued to walk. Kimberly looked at Jessica and nodded.
"Yeah, I'm alright," Kimberly lied, trying to take her mind off of Riley and the night before. Closer and closer the two walked, and faster and faster Kimberly's heart would beat.
"Hey, look a garage band," Jessica stated, pointing at the white house with the band in its attached garage. Kimberly began to sweat, and it was completely menacing towards her.

The band continued to play, and Riley was unaware of who were coming.
"You're just standing there,
Looking at me
And I wish that you were understand
How much I love you.."
Riley sang, letting the ballad show its true emotion.

The two walked closer, coming in contact of the beautiful lyrics and music. The two glanced over the crowd and saw who was playing. Kimberly caught Riley's eye and saw her smile, but when Riley looked over to who was beside her, her expression fell, but she continued to play.
"You'll be forever in my heart
Smiling down to me from above
There's so much I want to say
But I know I can't say it today.."
Riley softly sung. The band announced they finished their performance after they finished the song.

Kimberly glanced over to her cousin and saw there was a pained expression on her face.


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