Senior Year-Rucas

Awkward.

Chapter 45

"HAPPY THANKSGIVING!" It was 11 o'clock and Riley already did her stretches, took a shower and gotten dressed. She normally wasn't super excited about outfits but she was in love with this one. Her bright orange off the shoulder sweater said GOBBLE, GOBBLE, GOBBLE! Her black jeggings hugged her legs and hid her knee brace, with black suede booties. The brunette had her hair curled and teased, and nothing but eye makeup on.

Ms. Matthews was working in the kitchen. "Hi sweetheart, happy thanksgiving. You seem chipper this morning."

"Yeah, well today gives me a reason to eat as much as I want and not be judged." Cory laughed. "Do you need help with anything?"

"Sure, if you want to start the german chocolate cake, please do. Do you need the recipe?"

"Nah, it's burned into my brain now." Topanga laughed, she had made it several times a year since she was 11 and swore it tasted better every time.

"You look beautiful, loving that sweater." Riley gathered the necessary ingredients.

"I love how obnoxious it is. Also, thank you for letting everyone come over here. Taylor, Corey, and Shawn and Katy, you rock." Mrs. Matthews glanced at her husband, she hadn't been this happy in a long time.

"It's no problem, them coming helped lighten my load in the kitchen." There was a knock at the door. "Love of my life, please get the door." Cory sauntered across the living room, letting Lucas into their humble abode.

"Hey, Matthews family!" He shut the door and saw his girlfriend in the kitchen. She looked gorgeous, and even more adorable cooking. Lucas hugged her from behind and kissed her neck, on the same side where the sweater hung off. He whispered where no one else could hear, "You look sexy in the kitchen."

"Get out of here." She elbowed him in the stomach. "Wait, where's your family?" Her brown eyes glanced him up and down, gah he was so sexy. His maroon long sleeved thermal, his brown belt and jeans with his boots was driving her insane.

"My mom had to finish up a few things, they'll be over soon. In the mean time is there anything I can help with?" Cory put his hand on the running backs broad shoulder.

"Stay out of the kitchen." Mr. Matthews' eyes were wide and serious, but the green eyed man couldn't help but laugh.

"HEY PARTY PEOPLE! Happy Turkey Day!" Maya pranced into their home, Shawn and Katy following right behind her with hands full of food.

"Hey peaches!" Riley hugged everyone but could tell something was bothering her best friend. 30 minutes later the cake was in the oven, Josh and Lucas were talking on the couch watching the game and Lucas' family was conversing with Riley's about Lord only knows what. The cheerleader snuck her best friend into her bedroom. "What's wrong?" Maya's eyes turned slightly pink.

"My dad called."

"Oh honey." Her long arms wrapped around her blue eyed best friend. "What'd he want?"

"He left a voicemail but i'm afraid to listen to it. Why is he calling me years later? What, how long has it been 5 years?"

"Maybe he's realizing what he's missing." The blonde fidgeted with her hands.

"Shawn is my father now. My birth dad has no say in anything." Riley clutched her best friends hands.

"Exactly, don't let him ruin this day. We're having a beautiful day, with our wonderful family." Maya hugged her friend again, there was a knock on her bedroom door.