Wonderland [RUCAS]

Sixteen // It's Not Unusual

[Disclaimer: The following chapter includes some swearing/cussing]

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Riley stares at her locker. Looking at all her idols Audrey Hepburn, Emma Watson, and more. She remembers when she actually thought Lucas was okay.

"Pretty cool cats up there." He says to her. "Yeah, they're my everything. They keep me going." She says back to him.

"Hey sweetie." Katy says as Riley wakes into the cafe for her shift of work. "Hey boss." Riley greets her. Riley puts on her apron and ties up her hair. "Those shakes are for those people over there." Katy say pointing to two shakes and nodding at two people sitting at a small table. "Okay." She says. Riley picks up the tray with the two chocolate shakes and heads over to the table. "Two chocolate shakes-" she says, but stops. "Uncle Josh!" She greets her uncle. "Hey Riley. Thanks for the shakes." He says then picks his shake and takes a sip. Riley leaves him and his friend alone and heads back to the counter.

"Hey, can I have a brownie with mint chocolate chip ice cream on it?" A voice speaks. It's Lucas. Shit, I haven't told him I worked here. "Yeah okay." She says in a deep voice. She grabs a brownie and adds the ice cream on top making sure to keep her head down. "That will be $4.50." She says to him. He hands her a five and she gives him the change. "Thanks." He says then walks away. "Bye Lucas." She says then quickly covers her mouth. Why the hell did I do that?

"What was that?" Maya asks coming from the back room. "No one knows I work here. Well, except for you and Farkle." She tells her friend. "Just tell him. I'll tell him if you don't." Maya threatens. "Look, I'll tell him when I'm ready." Riley explains to her. "What is this? Your virginity? Tell him!" Maya nudges. "Whatever Maya. I'll just make up some lie." Riley protests. "I'm going to my place soon. Lucas and I are going to watch American Ninja Warrior together." Riley blushes. "What is up with you and that stupid show?" Maya asks. "Correction: Inspirational." Riley corrects her friend and takes off her apron. "Bye." She says as she waves goodbye to Maya and to her house.

Riley sets up the living room. Movie buttered popcorn, pink lemonade, and her favorite, Hot Cheetos. This is going to be perfect, American Ninja Warrior and Lucas.

A knock comes from the opposite side of the door signaling it's Lucas. Riley rushes to the door and opens it. "Hey Lucas!" She greets him awkwardly. "Hey Riles." Lucas says as he walks in. "Hey Riles." Farkle mimics Lucas. "Farkle? Lucas you invited Farkle?" Riley questions him. "Oh yeah. I hope it's cool." Lucas answers her. "That's fine." Riley lies, she's not going to make a scene. Riley and Lucas sit next each other, but Farkle props himself right in the middle. "Oh. Sorry. Riley if you want me to not call this show shitty then let me sit in the middle." Farkle explains. Since Riley hates when he insults her favorite show, she goes on with this odd seating arrangement.

"God, this show is so addicting." Farkle says after an episode or two. Riley nods in satisfaction, It finally got to him. "Pause the show. I need to pee." Farkle says loudly. Riley pauses the TV stopping in the middle of a run and Farkle quickly goes to the bathroom holding his crotch.

"So... I was at the cafe earlier and I saw pretty brunette girl behind the counter. She looked awfully familiar, then behind her was a blonde staring at the conversation the girl and I had." Lucas explains to Riley. Riley blushes, then laughs. "Oh so this brunette girl was pretty?" Riley asks going along with it. "Yeah, very pretty." He reassures her. "I said 'bye' as I left and the voice said 'bye Lucas.' Then I got to thinking. I never told her my name, the voice was familiar, but I couldn't figure it out. Oh, it's the most beautiful Riley." Lucas says. "Oops. Well, yeah I work there with Maya sometimes." Riley explains to him smiling. "It's not unusual to work Riley." Lucas says. "I know." She tells him.

"Let's get back to it!" Farkle says running into the living room. Riley plays the show and they continue to watch. All night long.

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