Page 3 of Love at First Flight
Raiden
Today had been a long day. It was Halloween, and the surprise party was tonight.
He still thought it was hilarious that Gunner had no idea was happening.
Raiden pushed his blonde hair out of his brown eyes, and knew he needed it cut, but hadn’t the time yet.
He kept it long on top, in a faux hawk and buzzed short on the sides normally.
It was much shaggier now, and yet it worked for the costume he was wearing.
He was a Viking. And Rickie had braided tight small braids along the edge of his hair cut and it looked good. If he said so himself.
Rickie had laughed and helped him into the brown leather vest, and he’d had a hell of a time putting on the leather pants by himself.
Rickie then helped him pin the fake fur cloak together and he gathered his sister in for a hug.
“Are you excited for the party tonight?”
She nodded, “I love parties. Although, most of the time I will probably just sit in the corner and not talk to anyone.”
Raiden smiled, “I will stay with you the entire time. And besides, Genna will be there. I doubt that she will let you sit quietly and not want to pull you into the middle of it all.”
Rickie laughed, “So true. I am excited to see Arielle. Is Gunner really head over heels for her?”
He smiled, “Oh yeah. He has her picture as the lock screen and the home screen of his phone. He also has one on his desk, as well as both of his monitors in his office. According to Miles.”
Rickie smiled, “That makes me happy. Gunner deserves a great woman and Arielle certainly fits that bill.”
He leaned down to kiss his sisters cheek, “You deserve to find a good man. Have you been looking?”
She huffed, “No.”
He laughed, “You have! I can totally tell.”
She threw a swat at him, “No you can’t. And there is nothing to tell anyway.”
Her face was flushed pink and Raiden tapped her nose, “You always get so defensive when you lie. Don’t worry, I will leave it alone, for now.”
She rolled her eyes and then smiled, “What about you? Where is your girl?”
He shrugged, “Alas, my fair maiden hasn’t come to let me plunder her lands.”
She laughed and covered her eyes, “Gag! You are my brother! I don’t want to hear about that.”
He threw back his head, “Hey if the costume fits.”
She shook her head, but was smiling. “You are silly.”
He took her hand, “Come. Let us go to the party little Miss Riding Hood.”
Rickie laughed, “I better not find any wolves.”
Raiden put her arm through his, “That is what your big brother is for. To chase them away.”
He winked down at her and she smiled.
The party was beautiful and Arielle was such a hit with all the kids.
