Rucas One Shots

Rileytown

Full on Riley's POV

Like a small boat, on the ocean, sending big waves, into motion. Like how a single word, can make a heart open. I may only have one match, but I can make an explosion.

Come on Riley! Pull it together. Ding!
I sighed as I checked my phone. You're ugly, stupid, fat, and nobody likes you. Why don't you just get rid of yourself.- Unknown.

I watched the tears fall down my cheeks. I can do this. I'll fight for it.

This is my fight song. Take back my life song. Prove I'm alright song. My power's turned on. Starting right now I'll be strong. I'll play my fight song.
And I don't really care if nobody else believes. 'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me.

I walked into school, putting on my cheery expression once again. Yeah, it was all an act. I avoided my friends, with them thinking I'm on my period or something. But we all know I'm not. "Hey, babe", I turned around and saw Lucas Friar. We've been dating since freshman year and have been great since. I gave him a forced smile as he placed his hand on my waist, pulling me closer to him.

"Riley, is there something wrong? What's been happening in Rileytown lately?" I stopped dead in my tracks. I don't want him to know ー in fact, I can't let them know. He looked at me with sympathy in his eyes, knowing that there's something wrong. "No. I'm fine. Don't say Rileytown ever again, Lucas", I replied, scared to make it too obvious. "Riley, you can tell me anything. Anyone that's close to you can tell that that's a lie", he questioned. I mentally cussed at what he said. That's the hardest thing to do in front of your friends, lie. I started panicking, hoping he wouldn't notice my next lame excuse.

"Okay! Fine, I'm on my period", I took a deep breath and looked at Lucas, hoping he'd buy it. His bright green eyes pierced through my eyes, looking for another answer. "Okay...?" His reply sounded much more of a question every second it lingered in the air. He leaned in, placing his soft lips against mine. I loved the feeling of his lips, it makes me forget the darkest parts of life and focus on the bright ones. I wish that this will last forever, in fact, nothing lasts forever. Maybe love does, but who knows? "Oi! Guys cut it out! You're practically making out in the school hallways!" We pulled away, our faces turning bright red. "My eyes! They burn!" Maya yelled, covering her eyes and entering dad's class. I glanced at Lucas, his face turning crimson red, if not, even redder. We entered the class, with everyone looking at the front, almost getting lost in it. I looked at what the lesson was that made people act this way.

I felt tears well up at the corner of my eye. The word Bullying was sprawled across the board, reflecting the things that's been happening the past few weeks. "Princess, just tell us, what's been happening in Rileytown lately?" I wiped the tears away and glared at Lucas, "I told you to never talk about Rileytown ever again!" Our classmates gasped at my sudden outburst, especially my friends. "Riley, I think you should calm down and take your seat", dad cooed, gesturing me to sit down. "Bullying is something everyone has experienced, wether or not today or yesterday. If you're wondering what this has to do with history, it actually makes a big impact in the history of someones life. They never really expect there to be something or someone to come and try to destroy their life, until it did. Bullying is a type of power that people use to someone lower, or higher then them. It can mentally, emotionally, physically and socially hurt someone, that's the type of impact it can make someones history. Always tell a friend or family if you're being ー". Ding! Damn! "Riley? I don't think anyone should be texting you right now", dad's voice was stern, yet concerning. I read the message I received and felt tears roll down my cheeks. "Baby, just tell me! What's been happening in Rileytown lately?" I gave Lucas an exasperated glare and ran out of the room.

I ran and ran, until I couldn't anymore. I heard someone calling my name but I didn't stop. The tears dropped on the cold, dark floor of the subway station. Why? Why is life so tough? What did I do to deserve this? "Babe? Are you okay? I'm so sorry," I knew that voice anywhere. "Lucas? Whay are you doing here? Maya? Farkle?" I was baffled, seeing all my friends here. "Honey, why didn't you tell us that you have a bully?" I hanged my head low in shame, not knowing what to say. "It started a few weeks ago, she sent me a message saying I was ugly, fat, stupid and a- a female dog," I didn't say the other word for it because I thought it was wrong.

All of them pulled me in for a hug. "Honey, we're going to get through this. Together. Ring power,"

"Ring power. Thunder,"
"Lightning"

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It has been weeks since that day and the bullying has stopped. I've been happier and Maya and I promised that we would never keep anything from each other. I know that something worst is going to come whatever I do. That's why I need my best friends with me. Maybe that way, we can all meet the world.

I'm never going to let anything bring me down again, always standing up after someone pushes me down. I'm never going to be that vulnerable anymore. Because I know that I still have to take on the world.

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Word count: 983
Guys im so srry for not uploading often. But here ya go with another one. The song part is pretty crappy as it was my first time. I just watched ski lodge around last week and AHHH its so cute. Especially the rucas moments. But hey, I gotta go now, so BYE! (for now...*wink, wink*)