Peace by Piece-Rucas

Peace by Stubbornness.

"No like this sweetheart." Lucas pressed his chest against her back and positioned the fake gun in the pocket of her shoulder. She shivered at his touch and he smirked at the sudden movement, "do I make you nervous?"

"Always." Honesty is the best policy.

"Put your left hand on the bottom of the barrel, good girl." Her brown orbs rolled, "aim. Inhale and pull."

"I DID IT!" Riley hit the bottom bottle sending the other 2 down with it. The brunette practically jumped into his arms. Lucas had already won her a huge teddy bear and a goldfish that she gave to an 8 year old girl. But, she couldn't leave without getting something else. Simply because Emily would steal the huge teddy bear first chance she got.

"That's awesome sweetheart. Choose one."

Riley clicked her tongue several times and pointed to a tie dye goldfish. "Congratulations."

The brown eyed girl was beaming the huge smile couldn't be overestimated. "Nice choice sweetheart." His arm draped over her shoulder as they continued to meander through the fair. "You want some chocolate strawberries."

"Is the sky blue?"

The green eyed man chuckled and sauntered to a small booth. After she got a kabob of the delectable treat she practically had a spring in her step. "Thank you Lucas for this weekend. I've had so much fun."

"Good. I figured you needed it. Oh is Auggie's party still on Sunday?"

Riley nodded, "He invited several friends from school and their girlfriends. His girlfriend and Zay and Maya. There will be music, karaoke, dancing and food. I'm excited, I haven't thrown him a birthday party in a long time. I've been preoccupied."

Lucas practically watched her gallop and beam just speaking of the party. "You're so damn adorable."

She giggled, "I'd say you are too. Carrying around Mr. Teddy."

His cheeks flamed red. "He's bigger than you, did you expect for me to let you carry him."

They both giggled and she shook her head no. "What time do we have to go back tomorrow?"

"What time do you have to pick up Emily?"

"Um, 6. 7 at the latest, but I wouldn't mind getting home sooner." She mumbled. Please don't take that the wrong way.

"You missing Em like I am?"

"You're seriously the best." Her arms snaked around his neck, "I love you."

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The drive back was fairly entertaining as she watched Lucas' road rage come to life. It wasn't like he'd yell or cuss up a storm. He would just keep his mouth shut and use his horn, a lot. It didn't help that it was raining by the time they hit Austin and mix that with the terrible traffic, well it was obviously going to take a while.

Regardless they left in enough time to get back into town at 5. The vet was just as anxious to see Emily as Riley was no matter how much fun they were having. However the voicemail from Mrs. Gardner still remained on her phone. Curiosity again over powering her like the time she lifted up Lucas' shirt revealing his abs for the first time and she decided to listen to it.

Riley, I just got a phone call from the hospital. Charlie was in an accident and is in critical condition. I was relieved to hear that you didn't let him have Emily this weekend. Please call me.