A Texas Reunion. Rucas. GMW CHOICE AWARD WINNER!

The Plan Part 3

Chapter 22

He stepped even closer to her and cupped her face, slowly caressing her cheekbones. "Can you say something? Anything?"

Riley still hadn't found the right words, so she blurted out the first thing that had gone through her head. "Are you gonna kiss me or not?" Lucas smiled and threw his arms around her waist to hug her tight. The team began to cheer, he slowly slid her down his body and gently set her on the floor. His large hands wrapped around her face and they kissed for several minutes, softly and filled with passion. Her tummy filled with fluttering wings of butterflies. His entire body tingled, if he wasn't kissing her he would've thought he was in a dream. The brunette couldn't have been happier, she had waited for this moment since she was in school, but no amount of daydreams could compare to that kiss. They finally stopped kissing and touched foreheads, the team had somehow left without them noticing. Lucas didn't want to stop holding her, kissing her, or loving her. So, he didn't, until Riley spoke up.

"Can I sit?" He shook his head and escorted her to her place at the table. Once he sat the officer reached out across the table for her hands.

"So can I ask you something?" His smile was absolutely breathtaking.

"Anything."

"Are you gonna kiss me or not?" he started laughing and Riley joined in.

"I have been waiting to be with you for 10 years. And for 10 years I pictured myself saying so many other things than that when you professed your love, but that was my imagination. When it actually happened, I didn't know what to say. And, to be fair you said 'say anything'." He stood up and leaned over the table to kiss her soft lips again.

"I already ordered food is that okay?"

"Meat lovers?" She began to grin.

"Extra cheesy. Just the way you like it. How are you feeling today?"

"Great actually, my heads a little overwhelmed right now but, I don't even care. And, my neck is clearing up the bruises are just yellow." She smirked.

"That's awesome Riles. Babe? Can I call you that now?"

"Um, I don't see why not but just do whatever you feel is natural. I mean, we are already living together." She began picking apart the bread on the table.

"You say that like it is a bad thing?" He smiled trying to find the right opportunity to bring up Dallas. Maybe, he should wait for her to bring it up, he didn't want to ruin the night.

"No, not bad. But, it could make this complicated. Like, what if we break up? Or, what if you get sick of me. I mean you got sick of Missy and kicked her to the curb. And, now I am rambling. Sorry." The brunette stuffed a piece of bread in her mouth to prevent herself from speaking.

"You are not Missy. In fact, you are the exact opposite of Missy, thank goodness." He leaned back and grinned, "are you thinking about dumping me already?"

"Once I use you for your body!" She took a sip of water, not making eye contact.

"If I didn't know you better, I would believe you." He chuckled, "Riley, I am so happy. I just, I can't stop smiling. I just, I love you."

She smiled and her heart began to beat faster. "I love you too Lucas." They didn't say anything else for several minutes, the silence was filled with smiles and quick glances at one another. "So, I have a few questions I feel like I need to know."

"Whatcha got babe?" He smiled at the word 'babe'.

"First, are you religious?"

"I was raised as a Christian, but I kind of fell out of it when I moved to New York." Riley grinned. "What?"