A Texas Reunion. Rucas. GMW CHOICE AWARD WINNER!

Date Night.

Chapter 37

Riley was in her room curling her hair and touching up her makeup for her date tonight. He wouldn't divulge where he was taking her, the only thing he did say was to dress warmly. The brunette slid her new beige cap on, she had to get a new one to match her outfit for tonight. She was wearing miss me jeans with her beige suede boots and dark brown oversized sweater, and the final touch was her cream scarf. The brunette heard someone at the front door. "Hey babe, will you get that? I'm almost ready." There was no answer, and there was another knock. "Lucas?" She walked down the hall and after not finding him opened the door. Her empty expression turned to a look of pure joy when she saw him standing on the front porch.

"Good evening." The officer pulled a bouquet of white roses out from behind his back.

"I thought you were in your room getting ready."

"My room? M'am we just started dating." She grinned and after deciding to play along she invited him in.

"Let me just put these in some water and we will go."

"You look incredible. But, that's nothing new." He winked and Riley felt so silly playing his game.

"You look great too. So, where are we headed?" She tried to reach the top cabinet and even while jumping had no luck.

"Here, let me help you out." With ease he opened the cabinet and pulled out a vase. When Riley reached out, he pulled it away.

"Look we better get going before my roomate gets here." He grinned and handed her the vase.

"Tell me more about this roomate."

"He's a police officer and extremely protective over me. Very handsome, and muscular-"

"Alright, alright. It's me, i'm your roomate. You got me!" He passed her the vase, but only after kissing her.

"We're done with the game now?"

"For now. You ready to go?" She nodded and hand in hand walked to his truck.

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The couple pulled up to the park and Lucas helped her out of his truck. "So, what are we doing here?"

"A few things." He glanced at his watch, and opened the door to the restaurant.

"I never knew this was here." Lucas smirked and placed his hand on her back.

"Friar, party of 2. I have a reservation."

She looked to her left and had a sarcastic smile. "Fancy." She loved how much thought he put into everything he did. Even if it was just hanging out at the house, he'd always do something special. His lips touched her forehead and her butterflies woke up.

"If you'll follow me this way." The couple walked through the restaurant and up a set of stairs. Riley was getting excited. "Rooftop seating for 2. We just turned the heaters on for y'all so it should warm up shortly." Lucas glanced at his watch again.

"Oh my gosh, this is so beautiful." The creek that ran through the park was perfectly still and you could see the moon on top of the water.

"Do you see that?"

"See what?" She sat up slightly straighter and started looking around. All of a sudden the park was lit up in Christmas lights. Her smile widened and she placed her hand over her mouth.

"Do you see it now?" The brunette nodded her head and leaned across the table for a kiss.

"It's incredible. Thank you. Did you do all-"