Nobody Knows// Ross Lynch

eight

"And I do not want you coming back home late, young lady! You are a Prin-cess, remember to act like one!" Princess Sofia yelled out at her daughter who was rushing into the limo.

It was snowing out again and this made Lorena nervous about the plans for the night. She was wearing a long black cozy coat with boots reaching up to her knees. She clenched onto Benji's hand who was helping her into the car. He matched her appearance as they both looked like they were about to have their photos taken for the newspaper.

"I know, mami!" Lorena replied back, waving goodbye to her mother and Flora who were waiting patiently by the back door.

Benji sat inside the car after her, waving back to his bosses from the window. "You think she knows where we're going?" He expressed through his teeth while trying to manage his believable smile.

"I hope not," Lorena replied, also continuing her pretend smile.

The limo driver cleared his throat while wiping his handkerchief on his face. "Where to, your highness?"

"The Classic, please." Benji answered for her, slipping a note with the address on it to their driver.

The man looked down at the paper before jerking his head back in confusion. "This is a bar, your highness. Are you sure about this?"

"Just drive before I change my mind, sir. Thank you," Lorena urged, tapping the man on his shoulder and gesturing her finger ahead.

After a few moments of contemplating this, the man started the limo and headed out into the night sky.

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The duo arrived at The Classic Bar in under 20 minutes where Ross, Rydel, and to her surprise, Riker were waiting for their arrival. Benji opened the door and peaked his head outwards to check for any lingering paparazzi or citizens that may notice them.

"The coast is clear," he announced while stepping out and rushing over to give his friends a hug.

Lorena pressed her heeled boots onto the ground, grabbing onto the door handle for ease. Ross' eyes flashed onto her shoes and trailed upwards onto the rest of her body. A small blush waved across his face as he hurriedly walked over to Lorena and offered her his hand. The princess accepted his offer as he helped her walk over to the rest of their friends.

Benji leaned against the car window with his hands behind his back. "She'll be ready by 12. Don't be late, man," he informed, nodding his head to the driver. The limo drove away, leaving the gang of young adults in front of the bar and waiting to start their fun night.

"Riker, this is Lorena. Princess Lorena, if you remember correctly," Rydel introduced after hugging Lorena herself.

Riker bowed his head down, making the black shades on his eyes creep down onto his nose. "Your majesty," he expressed in a silly manner, making her smile.

Lorena shook his hand before shaking her head no. "You don't have to bow, and you can call me Lori if you want. It's nice to meet you, Riker. I've heard a lot about you."

Riker flashed his siblings a big smile while raising his eyebrows upwards. "Oh really? Good things I hope."

Rydel rolled her eyes while placing her arm through Lorena's. "Is Mateo still joining us?"

And just like that, a new limo rolled up in front of the bar. The white door opened slowly as Mateo exited the vehicle, waving goodbye to his driver and greeting the rest of them.

"Never mind," Rydel smiled before giving him a warm "hello".

Mateo shook hands with everyone before closing his hand in Riker's and introducing himself to their new friend. "You all look so much alike," he chuckled at the family.