Riley was emotionally hurt...
She dodged all of her friends which was somewhat difficult. There was four of them and one of her. Her encounter with Charlie last night seriously scared her. She headed towards the classroom, but she couldn't do it. She ran and hid and cried.
The Minuit her friends sat in there desks they knew something was wrong. " She left before i did." Cory defended as Maya glared at him. Lucas knew what he had to do. " Sir?" He asked standing up. Cory scribbled a note and handed it to Lucas. "Go Lucas..." Lucas exited the room to find his 'sister'.
Lucas had checked every room that the school uses, she was no where to be found. He paced down the old vacant halls that were only used for storage. He was beginning to believe she never came to school, when he heard a soft whimper from behind the old staircase. He saw Riley with her knees to her chest with her face hidden. " Riley?" He asked as he approached her. He approached her as if he was approaching a wild animal. "Can i come closer?" He saw her head nod slightly. He kneeled down in front of her. " I'm scared Lucas." She choked and mumbled. " of what?" " I cant tell you... You would turn into Texas Lucas..." At that moment Lucas knew he had to keep his cool, if he was able to help Riley it wouldn't be by defending her with fist, but comforting her with love. "Lu..." She whispered. She was visibly shaking. Lucas knew what to do. His touch startled Riley and she loosened her grip on her knees. He pull her arms away. He stood up a little to reach for Riley's shoulder. He pulled her into a hug. Riley clung to his neck tightly as she gasped from all of her crying. He held her so tight he could feel her ribs under his arms. "Lucas I needed this." She whispered into his ear. "I know you did..." He smiled. He pulled her away slightly to look into her eyes. His hands framed her face. Wiping away tears with his thumbs, he knew he needed to be gentle with her, but at the same time he needed information. "Riley, I know this is hard but tell me what happened..." Lucas pleaded. "Charlie... He... He approached me in the subway station he said we needed to be together when i said i wasn't sure ...he... Gra... Grabbed my wrist and tried to pull me away with him..." She stuttered. He was in complete shock, Charlie probably had no means in hurting Riley but it was a aggressive aprroach. Her back arched she curled into a small ball again. Lucas effortlessly picked up this ball and placed it on his lap resting her head on his shoulder. He thought to check her wrists. They had bruises on them that were light so if you didn't know you wouldn't notice. "Riley... You're ok... It is safe here... Im here... You're ok..." " I feel stupid for being friends with him..." "You didn't know, no one did... " Riley opened up her arms and clung to his neck. "We should get to class Riley..." "He's in there..." Lucas stood up and held out his hand. " I will be too..." Riley took his hand and stood up. After drying her tears and thanking Lucas they headed back to class.
The End