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New story, I just got like the best idea ever and I couldn't resist Yeeeeeaaaaaayyyyyyy!
This is another Rucas story, strong, strong Rucas, with background Markle. Or Faya, whatever you want to call it. I know Faya/Markle isn't a popular ship, but I, for one, do believe that they should be together. Maybe that's just a me thing. Anyway, if you don't like any of the ships, major or minor, that are used in this story, you don't have to read it. Again, Markle will be a very minor ship in this story.
I'd also like to say before I begin that this is my first AU, so it might be a little weird. This story starts at the beginning of their sophomore year of high school, in which Lucas and Riley have never met, and Farkle never met Maya and Riley. A few other minor changes to the past also occurred, but those will be explained later in the story.
This story will contain a lot less fluff than my other GMW number, On the Subway, however, it will still be as amazing as I can possibly make it.
One other note for the content of the story is that I'm going to try to challenge myself to do some chapters in third person. Some will be in first person (including this, the first), but I'll try to do some third person as well. I'll try not to let you guys get too lost.
Moving on...
Updates will be slow. Don't hold your breath for them; you'll probably pass out.
Thanks again to all who read, favorite, follow, review, etc. any of my works. It makes me feel fabulous (although I already feel fabulous enough as is.)
Okay, with that, the story.
I don't own anything familiar. Also there's an angry wolf behind me isn't there?
Lucas
I walked through the hallways towards the auditorium, where all the sophomores were headed, getting ready for the big first day speech that the principal always gives on the first day of school. He gets each class by it's self because there's not enough space in the auditorium for everyone, and gives a big welcome back speech.
I sat next to my friend Zay, and almost immediately there were at least six girls sitting in the seats surrounding ours.
I'm really popular at this school; ever since last year, being the star quarter back of the football team, heavily involved in the choir program, and the lead role in both the fall and spring musical, as well as top of our class for grades and student council treasurer.
I grinned at the people surrounding me.
"Welcome back, students," the loud, booming voice of our principal, Mr. Evans, rang out through the rows of sophomores.
Riley
Uck, there he goes again, Mr. Popular. He's gotta have like 20 girls around him, staring at him, and I'll bet he can't even name half of them.
"He's gotta have like 20 girls around him and I'll bet he can't even name half of them," the guy next to me said, speaking my mind. He was short and scrawny, and I vaguely recognized him as Smarkle Finkus or something like that.
My best friend Maya sat down next to me, agreeing with him.
"The kid's right, Riles. What a moron that guy is."
"Ladies," the kid said.
"What are you?" Maya asked.
"I am Farkle!" he said dramatically.
"I am Riley," I said just as dramatically.
"I don't care!" Maya blatantly stated.
"That's Maya. You'll get used to her." I reassured him.
"Yes, I will," he smiled in a really creepy way, staring at her as his eyes lit up.
"Okay, then," Maya awkwardly smiled.
"Welcome back, students," the voice of our principle made it's way through the crowded auditorium. He didn't even need a microphone to speak over the voices of almost 600 students, his voice was so naturally loud.
Everyone quieted down, anticipating his speech.
Lucas, six hours later
"One school day down, 179 to go," Zay said from beside me.
"Yup. First day is over with, though. The first day is always the hardest," I said.
"You ready for the first day of practice?" Zay asked.
"Of course, I was born ready!" I exclaimed, and he grinned.
I stopped by my locker and opened it, it took me a few tries to get the combo but I finally got it.
I grabbed out all the papers I'd need for football, but one was missing.
Crap, I probably left it in the auditorium after that speech this morning.
"Hey, Zay, is it okay if I meet you at the field? I think I forgot something in one of my classrooms," I told him.
"Yeah, sure, man, I'll see you there!" and with that he ran off towards the athletic center and I made my way back towards the auditorium. On the way there, however, I heard something that caught my attention. It sounded like a piano, and it was playing a familiar introduction to a song that I couldn't quite think of. I walked slowly down the hall and the sound got louder, but after I rounded the corner it got quieter.
I opened all the classroom doors, wondering where the beautiful sound was coming from, as a girl's voice started to sing a soft melody:
Time stands still,
Colors and promises,
How to be brave,
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall,
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt
Suddenly goes away somehow.
One step closer...
It was A Thousand Years. That was my favorite song! I know I sound like a girl here, but I don't care.
I came to the last door, the door to a classroom that hadn't been used in a while; an abandoned music room or something like that, and gently pushed it open. It squeaked and I cringed.
I have died, every day,
Waiting for you.
Darling don't be afraid,
I have loved you
For a thousand years.
I'll love you for a thousand more.
There sat a girl at an old piano.
She was playing with no sheet music or anything, and singing perfectly. She had the absolute best voice I've ever heard in my life.
Heart beats fast,
Beauty in all she is,
I will be brave,
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me,
Every breath,
Every hour has come to this.
One step closer.
I knew the song by heart, as well as the harmony, so I decided to jump in and sing with her.
I have died, every day,
Waiting for you.
Darling don't be afraid,
I have loved you
For a thousand-
She stopped suddenly.
I frowned.
"What are you doing here?" she asked without turning around.
"Why'd you stop?" I demanded in return.
She turned around.
Holy crap.
Holy crap, she was beautiful. Her long, flowing brown hair fell in waves over her shoulders, and her large brown eyes met my bright green ones with a surprisingly intense glare.
"You?! Why are you here, Mr. Popular?!" she shouted.
"Excuse me?!" I demanded.
"You heard me," she said.
Riley
This guy!
Uck, who does he think he is, just barging in here?! I can't believe he heard me sing and play. No one's ever heard me sing or play since I was like six.
"You heard me," I challenged him. Wow, I think this is the most I've ever spoken in one day.
"I'm here because I heard you playing my favorite song and it sounded amazing.
No it didn't.
"And you took that as an invitation to just barge into my personal, private space and just jump in and sing with me?!" I demanded. Man, I'm on fire!
"Kinda, yeah," he admitted bashfully.
The nerve of this guy!
His green eyes flashed even more brightly (if that was even freaking possible) and he grinned.
Ugh!
"You know what, never mind," I said, walking past him and around towards the door.
"I'll see you around, uh..." he stated, and I knew this was the part of the conversation where I was supposed to give him my name.
In your dreams, sucker!
"You don't need to know my name. Nice try, but no thanks. And you probably won't see me around. I mean, I am invisible after all," I told him.
High five, Sassy Riley!
I walked out the door.
"I'm Lucas," he called out after me.
"I know," I responded, without looking back.
Lucas
I can't believe her.
Why, why did she why?!
I can have any girl I want. Any girl at all. I'm the most popular guy in school. It would be any girl's dream to be with me.
I finally went to the auditorium and found my missing form after a full five minutes of standing there flabbergasted, and then went to practice. After practice, I went home, ate dinner with my dad, and then did my homework and went to bed. And I didn't get any sleep at all.
Because her song, and her voice ran through my head all night long.
And that was only the beginning.
A/N
So, first chapter!
Looking forward to this story. I'm interested to see how it goes.
Subway will still be top priority.
Anyway, that's all.
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Farkle on and be a Farkle Farkle!
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