Sweet Cheeks. Rucas. GMW CHOICE AWARD WINNER!

Chapter.18.That Butt Though.<3

"Hey." I hastily reply, fidgeting with the comforter.

"You okay?"

Worry and concern laced into his words, "Yeah-"I hesitate because I'm lying. "No, I-I'm not okay."

I hear some ruffling of the sheets as if he's sitting up straight in his bed. "What's the matter sweet cheeks? Do I need to come over?"

I wipe my eyes and inhale, not realizing how shaky it would be. "It's ridiculous. I know it is but I can't help but be sad that my parents are leaving tomorrow morning. We just said goodbye, and Auggie is heartbroken now. He'll be fine, and I will be too. I guess I just needed a distraction, I didn't want to cry myself to sleep." I sound like such a child.

"That isn't ridiculous Riley." My name spoken so gently as if the syllables were fragile, I fight the shiver. "I know how you're feeling." I could imagine, living with his aunt and uncle-again I wonder where his parents are. I wonder if he'd ever tell me. "Your parents are going to save lives Riley. I know that isn't comforting because they will be away but think of all the great things they will be doing." Stupidly I nod my head as if he can see me. "I'm here for you Riley."

"I know you are." Never thought Lucas and I would be having a conversation like this before. It feels as if I'm deceiving Maya, I hope she won't be mad. "That's why I called you." I all but whisper, "I know it's late so I'll let you go."

"No." A small smile toys at my lips as I curl up in my blankets, "I'm not tired. Unless you were wanting to get some sleep."

Suddenly I'm very awake, well not awake but I know I won't be sleeping anytime soon. My mind reeling over the events of tonight. "I'm good." Sighing I roll on my back, "My parents leave tomorrow morning before we even wake up for school. So you won't have to pick me up anymore."

"Why?" I can just picture him pouting.

"Because I have to take Aug to school. So I'll have to leave earlier."

"What time?"

Furrowing my brows, I want to ask why he cares but decide against it. "Um probably 20 minutes earlier than normal just until I get a feel for the traffic and what not."

"Wonderful instead of 8:20, I will pick you and Auggie up at 8."

Yay. Mentally I'm throwing a party, but I have to come off as composed. I've gotten a little better this week at controlling myself... kind of. "I don't want to put you out Lucas. Plus that's extra gas mon-"

"Riley please stop worrying about gas money." He whines, "I have plenty of money. I want to do this, I want to pick you up in the morning and take Auggie and you both to school so please-just let me."

If I didn't know any better, I'd say he was about a step away from begging. Even though I know better I'm going to believe it and smile, "Okay you can pick us up. Auggie will be thrilled."

"Will you?"

Biting my lip I stop myself from shouting 'yes' at the top of my lungs. Instead I reply with a, "You know it." Because I love making myself look like an idiot. Laughing on both ends of the phone I clear my throat, "Yes I will be overjoyed seeing you in the morning Lucas Friar."

"Good. Because who wouldn't be?"

I snort and put my game face on, "I can think of a fair few." No I can't.

"No you can't." Damn he's good, "Hey Maya and Josh were talking about going to a party tomorrow night." I hum in response, I remember hearing them talk about that at lunch. I don't ever go to parties, mostly because Missy told me she'd end me if I ever went to an event where my social status could possibly rise. And the other half is because I don't drink, and since I don't really grope on total strangers while dancing it isn't really my place to hang. "Would you want to go with me?"