Something More (Rucas)

Chapter 18

The whole day had passed and Maya had tried to avoid doing it but she knew she had to ask him eventually so she might as well get it over with.

She took a deep breath before walking up to James who was standing at his locker

"Hey" she says to get his attention

James turns around and smiles brightly seeing the blonde in front of him

"Hey, so I talked to my mom and we're all set for next weekend" he informs her

"Great' Maya tries to answer as enthusiastically as she can

"Everything okay?" he asks

"Yeah, I'm good it's just...." she says not knowing how to phrase it without the situation becoming awkward.

"Just what?" he asks

Maya sighs before speaking "James, why did you ask me to this art exhibit?" she asks

"Um because I thought you may enjoy it since you like art" he explains not fully understanding what she was getting at

"No, I mean....is this a date?" she finally decides to get to the point

"Is that what you are nervous about? you thought it was a date" he asks

Maya feels a little embarrassed now

"I didn't but, Riley did and then I wasn't sure" she explains

"Maya, I just thought it would be fun to check this exhibit out, as friends" he clarifies

"I am totally embarrassed now" she says with a nervous chuckle afraid she just made everything between them awkward

"no need to be" he reassures her "Well, i need to get to home but we're still on for the art exhibit, I hope you haven't changed your mind just because of this misunderstanding" he smiles hopeful

Maya can't believe how sweet this guy is

"definitely" she assures him

James smies "Great, well  I'll talk to you soon"  he says before smiling one more time at the blonde before heading toward the exit.

Maya watches him as he walks away

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Meanwhile the guys were at football practice.

Once again Lucas and Zay were the last ones in the locker room finishing changing, Josh had texted them that he was running late. 

"So how did the rehearsing go, Romeo?" Zay teases 

Lucas chuckles "It went great,  you were right all I needed to do was spend some time just me and her, I really felt like she was getting more comfortable around me" he says smiling brightly

"That's great man, so you think you gonna ask her out anytime soon?"

"I'm not sure yet, I want to, but I'm not sure how to do it" Lucas confesses

"Dude don't over think it, Just ask her out" Zay advises

"Ask who out?"

Both boys turn to see Josh 

"Uh" Lucas hesitates looking at Zay for help but all he does is shrug  "Might as well tell him"

"Tell me what?" Josh asks 

Lucas sighs and realizes there's no way out

"Okay, um I know I should have told you sooner but I wasn't sure how you would react but.....I...I Like Riley" he finally says and he kind of feels relieved once he finally let the words out