Riley would be lying if she said she didn't see the developments of their relationship coming. But was it really a good a idea to have him as a roommate? (Riley and Farkle navigate the college life without the others- or try to, anyway)
TBH- We've been friends the third grade.
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"Look, Dad, it's Farkle. Not Lucas, not Zay. You've always said you've trusted him, and I'm not a child anymore. Besides, in what universe would Maya Hart go to Columbia University when she has Rhode Island?"
Corey made a sound that almost sounded like a grumble. He wasn't stupid; but Riley was right and he couldn't stop her.
"Here, Riles." Farkle grabbed her suitcase from her hand, and proceeded to carry it up the stairs. Riley made a noise to protest but the boy had stamina.
"You see? Nothing to worry about."
Corey sighed, pulling Riley into a hug, "Alright, we'll take off now-" Riley pat him on the back.
"It's okay to cry, Dad. I'll miss you-" and Riley's the one who cries first.
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Riley wanted to decorate first but Farkle wanted to explore campus. So they compromised and Farkle was moving the flat screen in a spot where Riley wanted.
"This good?" Farkle asked her, struggling a bit. Riley nodded, mostly because she hated to seem him struggle so much.
If he would just quit offering to do the hard stuff...
"You know what? That's enough for today. Let's go see the rest of the campus."
Farkle's excited grin made her heart flipped a couple of times.
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"You ready for four years of engineering classes?" Riley asked him, one hand with an ice cream cone and the other holding Farkle's.
"I mean, excited as one would be." Farkle easily got into the Chemical Engineering program. Riley had taken a Computer Science class in junior year, and decided that was it. Everyone thought it was a weird choice; he thought Riley could be presidential material.
Riley sighed, "Who's actually ever ready for classes? I'm just ready for the extracurriculars. " Farkle snorted.
"That's the Riley I know." He nudged her, and she laughed. It was days like this that Farkle almost believed they were an actual couple.
What would it take to make Riley finally see him that way?
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First night of college, and it actually decided to thunderstorm. Riley always hated thunderstorms.
Farkle, having just brushed his teeth, came out of the bathroom. No shirt, just pajama bottoms. Riley, huddled in a pile of blankets, looked at him wide eyed. This was a first, this was new, and the thoughts on the thunderstorm all but out the window.
Farkle raised his eyebrows, "You okay?" He didn't have to wait for an answer as the sound of thunder boomed in the background.
"Hmm. You wanna sleep with me tonight?" Riley gulped, but before she had a chance to think about it, there was another crackle of lightning. "Yes!" Riley yelped.
Farkle pulled the covers back, scooting in so Riley could get in. They laid there for a few moments, before another boom of thunder sounded from outside the window. Farkle then put an earbud in her ear, and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her into him.
"There. Better." Farkle said softly. Riley's heart just pounded faster, but her fear was gone, replaced by a new feeling.
"Wait-wait is this Kpop?" Riley asked in disbelief, the romantic moment gone. Farkle laughed, "I thought it fit."
"Is this F(x)?"
"Of course." They laid in silence for a few minutes before Riley snuggled closer to him, relishing in his warmth.
The lightning outside stopped, but the one between her and Farkle just began.
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So this story is one that I've been wanting to write since Girl Meets Stem. I have always wanted a Riley/Farkle college au, so I wrote it. song in the story is X by F(x); it came on my playlist as I writing the story.
Let me know if you want me to continue?