Saving Riley
Chapter 2
A/N: Kind of short chapter, this fic is already getting longer than I thought. (5 chapters so far and isn't complete)
I'm so in love with this story though, but most likely only 1-2 more chapters then it will be complete.
ENJOY!
Saving Riley
Chapter 2
Riley entered his apartment after ranger training. He was sweaty and sore and just needed a shower, "Riley" a voice drawled, however, it didn't look like he was getting one right now. Sighing internally he braced himself for what he knew was coming.
Eric crossed the room swiftly, placing his hand on Riley's bruised shoulder and squeezed, "Hey baby" he drawled. "Where have you been?" Riley winced partly in pain and partly at the loaded question that he wasn't sure how to answer correctly.
"I was at work" he offered. "Then I went for a jog to clear my head" he added smoothly. Eric tightened his grip more, send pain through his body "With that Chase guy?" He asked and Riley could hear the burning jealousy in his tone.
"N...no" he stuttered our Because of the pain "alone" he offered. "Don't lie to me" he roared releasing Riley's shoulder and giving him a slap across the face. "I'm not lying!" He defended himself.
Eric scoffed and rolled his eyes "Whatever, your nothing but a little whore that will be nothing but a piece of ass to anyone" he said as he left Riley's apartment, slamming the door. Riley sank to the floor to gather himself. Taking a deep ragged breath he stood up and went to his original destination, the shower, and mumbled: "you think I don't know that?" To himself.
Once inside he let the hot water run down his aching muscles and bruises, letting his head drop trying to clear his head of any thoughts and just relax for a little while. Hopefully, Eric was done messing with him tonight.
'No, that's a horrible thought. He's your boyfriend. You love him' he went over the chant in his head before the water started to turn cold. 'Have I been in here this long?' He asked himself.
He had a pair of jeans on and was towel drying his hair when he heard a knock at the door, not even thinking twice he went and opened it. What he didn't expect was a shocked Chase on the other side of the door.
"Ch...Chase?" He squeaked out, stepping aside so his best friend could enter. Chase couldn't take his eyes off of Riley, not because he was half-naked, of course, that was nice, but because of all the bruises and scrapes and cuts that marred his chest and stomach.
Chase let out a breath, and as if on autopilot he reached and ran his hand down Riley's chest, examining each bruise and cut. "Riley" Chase whispered with concern and looked up into the Green Ranger's fearful eyes.
A shudder ran through Riley's body at the emotion in Chase's eyes and his hand on his chest. They were frozen in time when the door started to unlock and before anyone could move Eric walked through the door "Baby, I'm sorry I didn't mean it..." he trailed off at the scene before him, both heads snapped towards the intruder.
It was then Chase noticed where his hand was and pulled it away like it was on fire. Speaking of fire, that's all that could be seen in Eric's eyes. Chase looked back to Riley who looked utterly petrified and couldn't take his eyes off the other man.
"Eric..." Riley stuttered out Chase could have sworn he heard the blonde growl. As if a light bulb came one, he placed himself between Riley and Eric, his face set in anger.
"You" he growled out. "You did this to him?" He asked incredulously. But Eric just smirked "He's mine." With the emphasis on the last word "I can do whatever I want to him" he drawled out with a sadistic grin.
Chase wasn't touching Riley but he could feel the green ranger trembling. Backing up to where Riley's chest was flush to his back, in a protective manner. Ignoring how good it felt to have his crush this close he continued his conversation "You will not TOUCH him again!" Chase all but growled at the asshole by the door.
"Get out!" He yelled. Eric turned to leave "remember what I told you, Riley." He then turned to Chase "He will be back" and laughed as he closed the door. Chase was trying desperately hard to get his anger under control, he didn't want Riley to think he was mad at him.
He took a deep breath and turned to face his friend who hadn't moved from his personal space. He looked at Riley's face and saw a freshly formed bruise, without thinking he raised his hand and cupped Riley's cheek and ran his thumb softly over the bruise.
Riley sucked in a nervous, ragged breath. Chase's eyes turned even softer if that was possible. "Riley" he whispered sympathetically. He saw something flash in Riley's eyes as he smacked Chase's hand away.
"I'm not a damsel in distress, Chase" he spat "I don't need to be saved!" He argued crossing his arms over his chest defensively. Hurt flashed through Chase's eyes, this was starting to sound strangely like a rejection, but he tried to cover it quickly.
"Riley, I'm..." But he was cut off by the lost look on Riley's face. "What's wrong Ry?" He asked concerned. "He's gone" he whispered, sitting down on the couch with his head in his hands.
"He's the only one that could ever love me.." he mumbled into his hands "I'm going to be alone forever..." he finished with a sigh into his hands.
All chase could do was stand there and stare slack-jawed at his oblivious best friend.