complicated [lucaya]

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Later that night...

[Maya's POV;]

The stadium was packed. You couldn't hear anything other than the crowd cheering. We only needed one touchdown to win, and there was only enough time for one last play. I looked over the railing and smiled at Riley who was cheering her little heart out.

"I still don't understand why this is so entertaining."

I laughed at Farkle's lack of interest in sports. "It's okay, half of the girls here don't even understand. They're just here to get guys."

We watched the last few minutes and when Lucas scored the winning touchdown, I found myself joining in on the hype. "Go Lucas!" I clapped and looked down at Farkle who stared had a confused expression on his face.

"Where did that come from?"

"I have no idea why I just did that, but we're going to pretend it never happened." I know exactly why I cheered. I'm just as close to Lucas as I am to Riley. I'm proud of him, but Farkle doesn't know that. As far as he knows, I have not been civil with the Huckleberry in years.

He shrugged and smiled when he saw Riley run up the bleachers. "There she is."

"Our favorite bowl of school spirit," She almost tripped while she was laughing so I caught her.

"See Farkle, no projectiles tried to harm you." Riley squeezed between us and threw her arms over our shoulders. "There's an after party tonight."

I made sure my sarcasm was clear. "What? An after party, this is a first in Patriot football history." since before we were even in high school there was always an after party for every football game, win or lose.

"Come on Maya, just come. I'm not letting you spend junior year cooped up in your bedroom every weekend." Riley pestered me, "Farkle?"

"I'll only go if Maya goes." He smirked, knowing I had practically forced him to come to the game.

"See. If Farkle is willing to go, why won't you just comply?"

I threw my head back and groaned. "Fine, but this doesn't mean I'm going to Lucas' next week."

She squealed and squeezed me tight. "It'll be fun, I promise a night to remember."

-

We've only been here a few hours and I already managed to lose Farkle. Riley ditched me the minute we walked through the door. The loud dance music boomed throughout the house and couples were drunkenly dry humping all over the place.

I was downing my third drink when I heard a familiar voice behind me. "I'm surprised to see you here."

"High School parties aren't really my scene these days but she begged me." I gestured towards Riley who was already intoxicated.

Lucas chuckled and leaned next to me. "She's a lightweight"

I cracked a small smile and looked at him, "Why are you talking to me. Shouldn't you be with Missy or one of your other groupies?" He smirked and shook his head.

"One would think, but I'm here with you because this is a rare occasion." His words slurred together and he took a drink from his cup, "Someone as pretty as you shouldn't be alone."

The alcohol started taking over my body and I smiled at Lucas, "Shut up."

He grabbed my hand and pulled me off the couch. "Let dance."

[Lucas' POV;]

I held Maya's hips as we danced against each other. Her arm snaked around my neck and I leaned down to kiss her.