FOREVER:

THEIR FIRST KISS-

It was a sunny June afternoon where most of the graduating students were currently sitting on stage in their caps and gowns. Riley Matthews and Farkle Minkus were currently walking away from the podium after being named this years co-valedictorians.

"Ladies and gentleman the graduating class of John Quincy Adams Middle school 2015." Principal Skinner announced as the eighth graders threw their hats in the air and cheered.

"Finally freedom!" Maya yelled happily as her and the rest of the gang walked out of the gymnasium.

"You do know we have another four years of high school left…" Farkle pointed out.

"Why do you ruin everything for me?!" Maya said angrily as she stormed off.

"She may be mad at me now but I know she loves me…" Farkle said walking off.

"When are those two finally going to realize that they are perfect together?" Lucas commented as he and Riley walked out of the school building for the final time. "I swear I can see those two married in the future…" Lucas laughed.

"You actually think those two will end up together?" Riley asked surprised.

"Well they are polar opposites but I know deep down that Maya has feelings for Farkle. She's just way too nervous to tell him about it." Lucas pointed out as they crossed the street.

"It's Maya we're talking about here she was never good at expressing her feelings." Riley added.

"That's true." Lucas smiled.

"So when are you heading off to Texas?" Riley asked.

"In two days…" Lucas sighed. "I really don't want to head back though…"

"But I thought you missed home." Riley wondered as they walked towards their awaiting subway car.

"I do but New York City is my home now. I didn't think I would like it here at first but now I'm really accustomed to it." Lucas sighed. "I'm going to miss all of you guys back here. Even Hart which is something that I never thought would happen."

"Think about it this way we're all going to be heading into High School in a couple of months…" Riley added. "We're all going to see each other then…And besides you'll be back in August we can hang out then." Riley pointed out.

"I guess that's true." Lucas sighed.

"And just so you know I'm going to miss you too Lucas…A lot…" Riley confessed.

"Good to know…" Lucas laughed. "Hey do you want to hang out tonight?"

"Sure…That reminds me…" Riley pulled an envelope out of her backpack. "I know the both of us have been dying to see Wicked right?"

"I saw it back in Texas. And would gladly pay an arm and a leg to see it again…" Lucas laughed.

"Well I have two for tonight…" Riley smiled.

"Wait…Riles how did you get these? Tickets are impossible to get…" Lucas said in awe.

"Well you see my dad got these for me months in advance but he can't make it tonight because of a teacher conference and I was supposed to go with Maya but who are we kidding? She can't sit through a musical…" Riley laughed.

"That's true I still remember she started throwing popcorn at some dude while we were watching The Avengers last summer." Lucas laughed hysterically.

"Please don't remind me about that…We got kicked out when it was getting intense…" Riley sighed.

"Which is why the three of us decided to lie to her and tell her we were headed home but we really snuck around the diner to catch the next showing." Lucas started giggling uncontrollably. "I would love to go with you tonight."

"Yay! The show starts in a couple of hours want to head on over to the bakery to kill some time?"

"Sure. I'm done packing anyways let me just text my mom to let her know that I'm going out with friends tonight." Lucas said as he walked away for a few minutes.

As Riley saw Lucas walking away she knew in her heart that the way she viewed Lucas now had changed. She was madly in love with him. And she was worried that he wouldn't feel the same way about her. She had seen him talking to Missy Bradford a lot over the past two weeks. She tried to brush it off thinking that it was just friendly conversation. But then she remembered the last encounter with Missy. She was worried that Missy was stealing Lucas from her. And Riley didn't know what she would do without him.

"Hey Riles are you OK?" Lucas asked.

"What? Oh yeah I'm fine." Riley smiled back at him.

"You didn't look fine just now." Lucas said worried.

"Sorry I've just got a lot on my mind right now." Riley laughed. "You know the worrying about going to a new school the regular stuff."

"Why don't I believe you?" Lucas said crossing his arms.

"OK you got me…" Riley sighed. "But can we please sit down for this?"

"Riles you're starting to scare me. It must be something big." Lucas said as he took a hold of Riley's hands.

"Look Lucas. It's not such a big deal…But maybe it is. Depends on how you take this news…" Riley began.

"Try me…" Lucas stated.

"OK…" Riley took a deep breath. "Over the past two weeks, I've been starting to have these feelings towards you. And I knew there was something different. But I wasn't exactly sure what it was…But over the past two days it finally hit me. Like a rush of wind it finally opened my eyes…" Riley continued. As she took a look at Lucas she saw his deep green eyes listening intently. "I'm in love with you Lucas…I think I always have been but it's been a lot more clearer now."

"Wait this is what you were all worried about?" Lucas laughed.

"How is this funny?" Riley asked kind of offended.

"Because I find it freaking adorable that you were afraid of telling me how you feel." Lucas began. "And you honestly had nothing to worry about." Lucas continued. "Because I have strong feelings for you too. I'm not sure if it's love yet. But I definitely do have strong feelings towards you."

"But what about Missy?" Riley asked confused.

"What about her?" Lucas asked.

"Oh come on Lucas I'm not blind. I've seen the two of you spending a lot of time together over the past two weeks." Riley added. "And don't make me bring up what had happened last year."

"Riles there is absolutely nothing going on between me and Missy. She's been the one always coming up to me…" Lucas confessed. "And I could never fall for her…My heart belongs to somebody else."

"Who?" Riley asked nervously.

"You…" Lucas said with a smile as he cupped Riley's cheeks.

"Wow…" Riley said dreamily.

"I promise you. You will always have my heart OK? Forever…" Lucas said.

It was Lucas' turn to be surprised as Riley immediately pulled him in for a passionate kiss. Riley slowly brought her hands to the back of Lucas' neck as Lucas closed his eyes happily and returned the kiss with just as much passion. The both of them broke the kiss after a couple of minutes. The both of them had a dopey grin on their faces. They could have never been more happier than that moment.

"Wow…" Lucas smiled. "I wasn't expecting that."

"I'm just so glad that you still have feelings for me. I thought they died down as time went on." Riley confessed as she snuggled into Lucas.

"To be honest with you I don't think they could never fully go away." Lucas smiled.

"That's good to know…" Riley smiled as she hugged Lucas. "Cuz I never want them to go away."

"I promise they won't." Lucas smiled. "Ok I don't know about you but I think we should make this official…" Lucas said standing up.

"What do you mean?" Riley asked confused.

"Well I haven't formally asked you out on our second official first date yet…So Riley Matthews…Would you like to accompany me for a New York City hot dog and a walk around central park before the show starts?" Lucas laughed.

"I would love to…"Riley laughed as her and Lucas walked out hand in hand.

Four hours later the new couple walked out of the Gershwin Theatre with gigantic smiles on their faces. It was one of the best first dates that Riley Matthews had ever been on an she was lucky that it had been with Lucas. As they walked back towards Riley's apartment Lucas took a hold of Riley's hand.

"Thank you…" Lucas smiled.

"For what?" Riley played along as she wrapped her arms around Lucas' neck once again.

"For making this the most enjoyable first date that I've ever been on in my entire life." Lucas stated as he pulled her in for a passionate kiss.

"Well it was pretty memorable for me too." Riley smiled.

"I'm gonna miss you these next couple of months." Lucas whispered as he pulled Riley close to him.

"I'm going to miss you too. But I promise you there are going to be more dates waiting once you come back." Riley smiled.

"I'm looking forward to them." Lucas smiled.

"But I do want to make sure you won't forget about me…" Riley smirked as she pulled Lucas in for one more passionate kiss.

"Oh trust me I won't forget about you now…" Lucas sighed.

"Good." Riley smiled.

Over the next two months that Lucas was away, the two love birds were texting each other non-stop and FaceTiming each other whenever they had free time at night. It made the distance from each other a lot more bearable. Cory had to admit, Lucas Friar was the perfect guy for his daughter. He never thought he would say that but he had to face the fact that she was growing up. And there really was nothing he could do about it. Soon enough, it was the middle of August and Lucas was due back into the city that week. He had stopped texting Riley so he would be able to surprise her. So one evening while Riley was closing up Topanga's on a Saturday night. He smiled to himself knowing that Riley was all his. He silently opened the door and shut it silently. He sneaked up behind his amazing girlfriend and planted a kiss on her cheek.

"Hey city girl…" He whispered kissing her forehead."

"Lucas! Your back!" Riley said excitedly throwing her arms around him. "I missed you." Riley mumbled into his chest.

"I missed you too Riles…" Lucas laughed.

"So how was your flight back?" Riley asked.

"Tiring but I'm all better now…" Lucas smiled. "Now what do you say about a picnic in Central Park?"

"I would love to just let me finish closing up." Riley commented as she finished cleaning off the tables.

After a couple of minutes Riley closed the lights in the bakery and took Lucas' hand as Lucas pulled her close. This past summer the two of them learned the most important lesson, they could get through anything as long as they were together.