Invisible

Chapter 10

Hey guys!  Sorry this took so long.  I have been soooo busy.  But here it is and I made it longer than usual.  Over 1,000 words!  Hope you guys like it!
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*Lexi's P.O.V.*

  We met up with Maya at the mall and had an awesome time.  We went to all of our favorite shops and got some snacks to hold us over.  A few hours later, we were walking towards the movie theatre to meet up with the boys.  As we were walking, Riley asks me a question.
"So Lexi, what do you think of Lucas?"
  "What do you mean?"  I asked pretending not to know what she was talking about.
  "We've seen how you look at him."  Maya says nudging me with her elbow and smiling at me.
  "Well, he's, well.  He's nice and he basically saved me.  He cares about me and he's super cute.  I love the way he smiles at me and makes me feel all warm inside.  When he holds my hand, it feels comforting, as if he's telling me everything is going to be okay and that he'll be there every step of the way."
  As I say this, I get a far off look in my eye, like I'm somewhere else.  Somewhere with Lucas.  Then I remember Riley and Maya are with me and snap back to reality.  When I focus on them again, they have huge knowing smiles on.
  "Sounds like Lexi's in love."  Says Maya
  "Yep!"  Answers Riley
  "I wouldn't say love."  I mumble thinking they wouldn't hear me.
  "You wouldn't?  Why?"  Riley asks.  Curse her good hearing!
  "Well, I'm only 14.  I really like him a lot, but it's not love yet.  Love has to build and grow with time.  I want to fall in love slowly, not all at once.  Someday I'll probably love him, but today's not that day."
  "You're a romantic, aren't you Lexi?"  Maya asks.  I just blush  in reply.  We all laugh and start talking about other things.

  *Riley's P.O.V.*

  It hurt a little talking about Lucas with another girl.  But it's just something I'm going to have to get used to.  I've given up on Lucas because I've seen how he looks at her.  All I want is for him to be happy, and if that means being with Lexi, then so be it.
  As we get closer to the movie theater, I can see Lucas and Farkle waiting for us.  We wave at them and hurry up to reach them.  Once we reach them, we exchange 'Hello's and I look over to Lucas.  He and Lexi are staring at each other.
  "Hey."  Lucas says softly to her.
  "Hi."  She responds with a shy smile.
  I smile at them and make Maya and Farkle walk ahead with me to get the tickets.
     'Good luck Lexi, Lucas.'

  *Lucas' P.O.V.*

  Lexi looked so beautiful, more than usual.  I don't know why.  I've seen her dressed similarly to this, but now...  She just seems happier.  It may also have to do with me being accepting of my feelings for her.  Either way, she's breath-taking.
  I notice the others have gone ahead, but pay it no mind.  The only thing that matters at this moment, is Lexi.
  "How did you sleep last night?"  I ask concerned how she did at a new place.
  "Great!  It was the best sleep I've had in a long time.  And this morning, we had pancakes!  The last time I had pancakes was when I was five.  I love it at Riley's!"  She says excitedly.  Her eyes are shining with excitement and glee.
  "I'm glad."  I say smiling at her.
  She smiles back and then looks away blushing.  Then she looks at me with a softer smile.
  "Lucas, I have to thank you."
  I look at her confused, but let her continue.
  "You found me in the library and looked for me when nobody else ever had.  You gave me friends and cared about my well-being, which is more than I could ever ask for.  You saved me from my Uncle and even after hearing about my past, you're still here helping me.  It means more to me than you could ever know.  Thank you so much."  She finishes as tears fall from her eyes.
  I smile at her and pull her into my arms.  She stiffens for a second, but relaxes and hugs me back.
  "Going to find you was the best decision I've ever made.  If I hadn't, I wouldn't have met you.  You, who is so brave, and sweet, and kind.  And I have come to like you so much that not being around you is painful."  She looks up at me with a shocked face.  I smile at her and gently caress her cheek with my hand.
  "Lexi, will you be my girlfriend?" 
  Her shock becomes happiness and she nods ecstatically and hugs me around my neck and hugs me tight.
  "Yes.  Yes!  I'll be your girlfriend!"
  I hug her around her waist and nuzzle my face in her neck.  I have never been this happy.  As we break apart, I kiss her forehead and take her hand.  And we walk together to meet the others inside.