Happy Rucas New Years

Anniversary Surprises

She woke up and saw that Lucas had already gotten up. She went out into the kitchen and called Maya. "Hey, Peaches? What are you doing today?" Only getting enough of a response to understand that Maya was busy she apologized and hung up, calling her Mom who was in for the week. "Hey Mom, what are you up to today? Any time to go dress shopping?" Her Mom said she was busy and hung up. Riley walked over to the fridge and looked at the calendar and saw it was the second of January. "Oh," She ran back to the phone and dialed. "Hey, Country boy!" She forced a happy sounding voice.

"Hey back?" He sounded not only confused but worried, she had pushed too much happiness into the greeting it sounded fake. "What's up City girl?" She smiled.

"You were gone when I got up so I didn't get to tell you," She paused for dramatic effect. "Happy anniversary!" She giggled.

"Happy anniversary back, but, I won't be home till noon. Is that okay? We can begin celebrating it then? And spend a whole day together planning our wedding and-" He was interrupted by a female voice, who was interrupted by another male's voice.

"Lucas? Where are you?" Riley was concerned seeing as how she couldn't place the voices and how close they were.

"Huh? Oh don't worry, I'll be home by noon, as promised. We can go out to dinner, I heard of this really romantic place you'll love." Lucas seemed to be hushing giggles.

"Yeah, okay. Love you, and I'll see you soon?" She tried to keep her voice positive but the veil was dropping.

"Yep, noon. I love you too, bye," He hung up while she was saying bye. She set down the phone and went up the stairs to the dancing room. She pulled out the microphone that she had put in the closet farthest from the door and set up her laptop. She looked at the time, 9:06, that meant she had three hours to herself. She hit record and started to sing. Riley recorded four songs before getting bored and packing everything up. She walked down the stairs and texted Maya.

Hey? What's up now?

Nothing much just relaxing with Josh. Why?

Just bored, are you having fun?

Yeah, kinda of. Now what's wrong?

Nothing, I was just bored and wanted to see what you were up to.

You sure that was all?

Yes, now enjoy your relaxation, and say hi for me

Will do bye!

Bye

Riley sighed. Everyone was busy and it left her all alone. She decided to call Lucas again. The phone rung and no one answered. She went to her bedroom and plopped on the bed. She looked over at the clock, 10:45, one hour and fifteen minutes. Riley let herself fall asleep.

Lucas saw his phone ring and let it, he had at least twenty other things going on in the large room, The room was filled with small round tables covered by dark red cloths and a simple candle as a centerpiece. Two simple yet decorative chairs are placed at each table. After placing the last candle he turned to face his friends, he had Farkle helping with the lighting, Maya directing the caterers, and Josh was helping him with everything else that had to be done. He wanted this to be perfect. He looked at his phone, 11:30, he had to leave.

"Hey can you guys finish up here and then remember meet back here at five Riley will arrive about five thirty." He grabbed his jacket and headed out the door. His phone beeped as he got to his car.

Lucas? Why didn't you answer my call?

Sorry, City girl, I was busy and didn't have it near me I'm on my way now though.

Okay, noon remember? See you soon!

I might be a bit late, traffic may be busy but i'm home as soon as I can, I just got in my car.

Love you! 3

Love you too City girl.

Drive safe and I'll see you soon.

I will, bye.

Lucas started the car and drove to the store where he bought candy and a bouquet of daisies and roses. Then headed home.

Riley finished texting Lucas and went to the living room. She turned on the TV and decided to catch up on Stichers, which had just finished the second season. Soon enough she heard the door open and she turned off the TV. As she got up she put on her best smile.

"Hey," Lucas said walking over, hands behind him, "Happy anniversary!" He pulled out the flowers and candy as she began to hug him.

"Happy anniversary back!" Riley backed up and took the candy and flowers over to the kitchen. She grabbed a vase and filled it with water, placing the flowers in and putting the vase on the coffee table in front of the TV. She plopped on the couch with the chocolates and patted the seat next to her which Lucas immediately. He grabbed the box and pulled out a chocolate, he brought it up and fed it to her.

"So, what did you do all day? Did you miss me?" He asked. She replied with a nod and grabbed another chocolate.

"I watched TV, that's all." She hadn't been up to the room to sing in a while so she didn't want to tell him and him ask what she sang.

"Oh? Well my morning was pretty boring as well. Though it definitely was tiring" He kissed her cheek and closed his eyes. She leaned forward and gave him a quick kiss before getting up. She walked over to the stairs and looked back before going to practice her dances.