Chapter 1: The Year is 2016
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"Is this what I think it is?" Riley exclaimed with every ounce of shock in her body. Yes, she was currently holding up a white lace lingerie that was gifted to her by none other than her best friend and Maid of Honor, Maya Hart.
Maya, along with every other female in the room, giggled at the innocent remarks of the bride-to-be. "Riles, it's a bridal shower! You should've expected to receive at least one of those." Riley could only respond with a pout as she packs up the piece of clothing, or rather lack thereof, back into its bag.
It was Riley Matthew's Bridal Shower. At 26 years old, she was bound to marry her somewhat childhood sweetheart, Lucas Friar. The room was filled with her closest girl friends, including her mom and grandma, as well as Maya's mother Katy. The living room of Maya's apartment was decorated in purple and white. They were seated in a circle facing Riley, who was dressed in a white maxi dress and donned a floral crown.
"I think that's all of it!" Riley announced as she sets down a big box full of massage lotion to the side. "What's next Maya?" She asked her Maid of Honor. "And please let it be rated PG for the sake of both our mothers and my grandma Amy."
"Oh sweetie, no worries! We'll save all the dirty stuff for your bachelorette," the blonde winked towards her best friend, whose jaw dropped immediately. "Kidding! Let's move on. Smackle, would you do the honors?"
Isadora Smackle, Bridesmaid #1, stood up, "Would be delighted to!" She adjusted her dress and cleared her throat, "Everyone knows every love story has its beginning. And for a $100 gift certificate to Moon Spa, could anyone in this room tell us the story of how Riley and Lucas met?" A few hands shot up. "In detail. From start to proposal," Smackle continued and everyone who had their hand up quickly retreated them.
"Well then I guess I win this massage!" Maya smirked and waved the envelope around in the air.
"Maya!" Riley exclaimed. "That question is too hard! You probably are the only one who can tell the story. Make it a little easier."
Maya groans, "Okay fine. When was the first time they met and how?"
Marly, who was a high school friend to the girls, shot her hand up high. Smackle called on her. "They met in the first grade! When the kids in their class introduced them with force to each other because Lucas had a crush on Riley and he was too shy to talk to her and Riley thought he had cooties."
"I could've gone into more detail with that," Maya rolled her eyes. "But I guess you win. Go get your massage." She hands Marly the envelope, not wanting to let it go until Smackle had to slap it out of her hands.
The end of the day had arrived and Riley was bidding her goodbyes to all of her guests by the door. She gave each one of them a kiss on the cheek and thanked them for their presence. The last ones being her mom and grandma, with the exception of her maid of honor and bridesmaids who were helping clean up the place.
"Thank you so much for coming! I hope my presents didn't make you feel awkward," Riley blushed, giving both of them a hug.
Topanga laughed at her daughter, "Dear it's a bridal shower. It's expected!"
"At my bridal shower my Aunt Clary gave me this tho-" Amy was interrupted by Topanga.
"Mom!" Topanga exclaimed. "Please don't finish that sentence."
"Oh Topanga we're all grown women here."
"I know mom," Topanga nodded. "Let's go. Maya it was a lovely party. I'll see you girls soon!" She gave Maya a kiss on the cheek and they went on their way, closing the door behind them.
Maya sighed of relief and plopped herself on the couch, "I am pooped!"
"Oh peaches I had such an amazing time!" Riley pounced at her best friend, giving her a tight hug.
"Riley," Maya managed to choke out. "Can't breathe."
Her best friend loosened her grip, "Oh sorry!"
"It's alright. I'm glad that you had fun!"
"I really did. Thank you so much everyone!"
Her bridesmaids simultaneously responded with a 'you're welcome', as they continued to take down all the decorations.
"Riles, you know you don't have to stay here. I already called Lucas and he's on his way here to pick you up. We'll deliver your presents tomorrow morning," Maya told her best friend who was already collecting empty cups from the table.
"I want to help. You guys did so much already."
"Riley, would you stop cleaning up? Go home! Lucas is probably waiting for you downstairs," Arianna, Bridesmaid #2, said. Arianna was a college friend of theirs. She lived on the same dorm cluster as Riley and Maya. She had jet black hair and had pale skin, that everyone thought she was a vampire during their freshman year. Zay tried to hit on her once or twice, maybe three times, but failed.
Riley pouted, "But I feel bad!"
"Riley Matthews get out of my apartment," Maya marched towards her trying to push her towards the door, grabbing Riley's purse along the way.
"This was my apartment too!" Riley retorted. It really was her apartment. She and Maya moved in together just after graduating college. They lived in the same apartment for 3 years, when Lucas proposed and suggested they find an apartment of their own and move in together.
"Yeah that was before you said yes to Lucas," Maya laughed and opened the door, shoving her best friend out. "Go home! We'll take care of the aftermath."
"I should take offense to this," Riley said to herself.
Riley headed down the stairs and out the main entrance of the apartment building, where Lucas was waiting in their car. She opened the passenger door and gave him a quick peck on the lips.
"So, how did it go?" Lucas asked as he drove off.
"It went really well!" Riley said excitedly making her fiance laugh. "I received a lot of... lingerie."
Lucas choked on his saliva, "Of what?"
"Lucas!"
"I'm sorry I was just in shock," Lucas smirked. "Can't wait to see you in them." He turned slightly to look at her and gave her a wink.
"You're sleeping on the couch tonight," Riley crossed her arms and pouted at him.
"Oh come on Riles," Lucas chuckled. "It was just a joke! Lighten up. It's a beautiful night out."
In no time, they arrive at their apartment and parked their car on the side street. Lucas gets out of his side and runs around to open the door for Riley.
"My lady," Lucas announced as the brunette chuckled at his antics.
"Thank you kind sir," She smiles.
He takes her hand in his and they take the elevator up towards their floor. They lived on the third floor in a two-bedroom apartment. As you enter the door, you are greeted by the living room area. There were two couches facing the flat screen TV that was positioned just against the back wall. To the right was a kitchen that had a tiny island in the middle. Towards the left was a guest bedroom that they reserved for their friends. Straight ahead from the living room, there was a hallway that led to a bathroom and the master bedroom that had its own master bath.
As the two headed towards their bedroom, Lucas asks, "So what else did you guys do?"
"We played some games," Riley replied as she changes into her pajamas.
"Oh yeah?" Lucas took off his shirt and puts on his boxers. He climbs into bed and waits for Riley to finish. "Like what?"
"We did a wedding version of charades," Riley started to brush her teeth so the next few words were a bunch of mumbling for Lucas.
"I'm sorry what?"
She spits and gargles, "They made wedding dresses out of toilet paper and I was the judge."
"Who got wrapped up in toilet paper?" He laughed.
"Ava, Arianna and my cousin Elle," she walks towards their bed and cuddles up to Lucas. "That's what they get for being tiny."
"Seems like you had a blast," he gives her a kiss on the forehead.
"Oh yeah!" Riley exclaimed. "Maya and Smackle asked a question for everyone to answer but it was really hard."
"What was it?"
"How did Riley and Lucas meet, from beginning to proposal, in detail?"
Lucas runs a hand through his hair, "I'm guessing no one but Maya can answer that question?"
"You bet," Riley laughs.
"So..." Lucas began. "How exactly did we meet?" Riley punches him lightly on the arm. "I'm kidding, babe! Of course I remember!"
"Oh yeah?"
"Wanna reminisce on the past?"
"Yeah," Riley nods. "I'll start."
The two got comfortable on their bed. It was going to be a long night of reminiscing if they were going to start from the beginning.
This will be the only chapter, besides the final one, that will be in present time (2016). Both of them are 26 years old, which means that I am not following the age/timeline of the original series.
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