Senior Year-Rucas

Chapter 23-Come One Come All

Chapter 23

Riley and Lucas were on the phone, completely giddy. Even though, she tried to hide it.

So are we like boyfriend and girlfriend now?
Does that scare you?
Well, only because you haven't officially asked me.
Shame on me. There was a knock at her bay window and Riley didn't have to turn around to know who it was.
Stalking is illegal in all 50 states.
I just have a question.

The brunette hung up the phone and slowly opened her window, hoping that the creak didn't wake her parents. She locked eyes with him and he reached for her hand, feeling her tremble at his touch.

"Are you nervous?"

"No, i'm just in like with you." His smile was perfect and he cupped her face with his strong hands. "What can I do you for?"

"You can do me the extraordinary honor of being my girlfriend." A slow smile approached her face. "Please." Riley didn't know why he was pleading with her, she didn't want anyone else.

"Yes, I will." His lips pressed against hers and he placed his hand on the back of her head, to ensure she wouldn't pull away. "I love kissing you." She bit her lip.

"Riley, I-" He stopped what he was going to say, knowing she would freak out. No matter how many walls he's broken down, Lucas knew it would terrify her to hear those words. "Riley, I really like you." They touched foreheads and she slowly exhaled.

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Good morning beautiful. How was your night? Mine was wonderful, with you on my mind. And when I opened my eyes, I thought of your face. So it's a good morning beautiful day.

Lucas had been her boyfriend for not even a full day, and he already made her happier than Charlie ever did. The brunette put her phone away and changed clothes rapidly. Teal skinny jeans, with a beige and white horizontally stripped tee, and her beige flats. The brunette touched up her fishtail braid and makeup. "Hello Missy. How may I help you today?"

"I'm dancing with Lucas during the country swing."

"Oh yeah? Is that what Darby said?" Riley couldn't wait to break the news to her.

"That's what i'm saying."

"Sure, you can if Darby gives it the clear. We're together now anyways so it doesn't matter." Missy's eyes turned to a glare. "Missy, I don't really know what your problem is, but I bet it's hard to pronounce." Her jaw dropped. "Bye, see you at practice." The cheerleader exited the locker room and meandered towards her locker to meet Lucas.

"Hey Riley." She closed her eyes, recognizing the voice.

"Come one come all. Charlie. What can I do for you?" Riley continued to walk to her locker.

"How's your arm?"

She scoffed. "Not like you really care. You never have before." It was a lot better still a tad yellow, but nothing noticeable.

"I'm sorry."

"Pull my leg, it plays jingle bells." She was trying to walk faster to get to Lucas.

"I'm serious. I think it just took a good beating to make me realize what I was doing wrong."

"Charlie, for your sake I hope you really mean that. But, it doesn't change a thing." The brown eyed girl made a sharp left and was only a few steps away from her locker.

"I'm not asking for you to get back together with me. I'm asking for a friend." Riley smiled seeing Lucas, she felt a lot more at ease. Lucas didn't, as soon as he saw her ex his smile faded to a look of seriousness and immediately pulled her away from Charlie's reach.