Senior Year-Rucas

Chapter 6-Waiting

Chapter 6

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have flirted with you like that. You just, I mean, I can't-"

"Slow down." He placed his giant hand on top of hers, and a calming sensation washed over her.

"Sorry, apparently it's harder to form sentences than I thought. What I was trying to say is that, it's hard not to flirt with you and it's even harder not to like you."

"Can I ask why you don't want a boyfriend?" Maybe he could change her mind.

"Yes, you can. I don't plan on staying local after high school. I'll stay in state but, I know if I have a boyfriend here then I may not go to UT like I want to."

"Oh I get it. I don't like it but I understand it." He moved some hair out of her face and put his hand in hers again. "But what if-"

"KIDS COME ON UP HERE PLEASE!" Shawn was yelling at them from the grill.

Lucas dropped his head. "We can't get a second to talk."

"I'm really sorry. I will do my best to not flirt anymore. Promise." She stood up and held her hand out for him.

"I didn't say to stop flirting." He grinned. The pair of friends shyly looked towards the ground as they walked to Shawn.

"Hey, what's up Uncle Shawn?"

"Dinner is almost ready. Which is perfect, because by the time y'all are done eating it will be sunset. Beautiful view on the lake at sunset."

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"No goin' crazy. Don't crash it and behave. We are trusting y'all." Shawn instructed with reluctance.

"Yes sir." The group went to the dock and climbed into the boat. Riley was trying her best to stay clear from Lucas, she knew he was already pretty upset. As was she, so she figured, no good in rubbing salt into an open wound. Maya pressed play on the CD and Casey Donahew Band came on. The brunette took her usual spot at the front of the boat. Farkle and Smackle were in the back, while Maya sat in Josh's lap and they drove the boat. Riley felt Lucas staring at the back of her head.

"Hey beautiful. Can I sit?"

"Don't say you haven't been warned. Sit at your own risk." She was visibly upset and everytime she would inch away, he'd scoot closer. She grinned. "You are making things extremely difficult."

"No. That is definitely you. I like you Riley. I said it, no take backs, no regrets and I think we should date."

She felt her cheeks heat up. "You're relentless. Do you know that?"

"I've been told that a time or two." They looked out onto the water, it was calm and Eli Young Band started playing.

We'd be singin' at the top of our lungs. It was always the love songs everytime made everybody feel somethin' inside. With the fire down low, you held your girl real close.

"Would you like to dance with me?" He stood up and offered his hand.

"Is that a good idea?"

"No, but that's what makes it so fun."

It felt so good those times ya' had. The feelin' of wantin' somebody so bad, made ya' weak in the heart. Couldn't take being apart. Lucas pulled Riley into his chest and held her tight.

"I'm gonna change your mind ya' know." He whispered in her ear.

"Oh yeah? How are you gonna do that?" She had her eyes closed, taking in his cologne and enjoying the moment.