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Chapter 4

Riley Matthews knew that she was in love. She could feel it in her heart every time her boyfriend walked into a room. Her breath would quicken, her toes would curl, and her smile would brighten. She waited for the moments when she got to spend time with him. After only eight months of dating, she knew that this feeling was not going away any time soon. Of course they were young, she had just turned fifteen and he was only sixteen but it did not matter in the slightest to her. She knew her feelings. She knew how she felt about the green eyed boy that had stolen her heart on the subway in middle school.

Her only issue was how she wanted to tell him. She was worried that his feelings were not as strong as hers. After all they had been through, she was scared that this was going to be moving too fast for him. They survived the uncertainties, a love triangle, and random people trying to come between the two of them. She knew that they could survive anything that was thrown at them. Their communication was strong and there was no one else in the world that made her smile the way he did. She laughed just a little louder because of him and he made her feel like she was truly a princess. She decided she was going to tell him. She was going to be honest with her boyfriend about how she felt.

"Hey," Lucas greeted his girlfriend at school the next day.

"Hi!" Riley smiled and leaned in for a quick kiss.

"Did you walk to school with Maya this morning?" Lucas asked when he noticed the blonde was missing.

"Yeah," Riley nodded. "She had to go work on an art project so I just decided to wait for you here."

"How's your morning been?" Lucas asked and rested on the locker next to Riley's.

"Okay," Riley shrugged. "Nothing too special."

"We should do something this weekend," Lucas said.

"What did you have in mind?" Riley asked.

"We could have a movie night at my house," Lucas suggested. "My parents will be home so your dad doesn't have to worry about us being alone."

"I think a movie night sounds perfect," Riley smiled. "As long as they aren't scary!"

"But then how will I get you to cuddle with me?" Lucas pouted.

"Guess you're going to have to just test your luck," Riley playfully smiled.

"I'll think of a way," Lucas smirked and Riley playfully rolled her eyes. She really loved this guy.

GMWRUCAS. GMWRUCAS. GMWRUCAS. GMWRUCAS.

"After you my lady," Lucas gestured to the basement and Riley smiled.

"Such a gentleman," Riley said and then walked down the stairs towards his giant basement. She dropped down onto one of the couches and watched him walk over to sit with her.

"I got you gummy bears," Lucas gestured to the table full of snacks.

"You really are trying to win the award for best boyfriend," Riley reached over to grab a red gummy bear and then cuddled into his side.

"So all I ever have to do is buy you gummy bears to get you to cuddle with me?" Lucas asked.

"Cake would help too," Riley looked up and smiled.

"I may have some upstairs," Lucas said.

"I love you," Riley said and then realized what she said and quickly moved away. Lucas's eyes widened as he looked over at his girlfriend.

"What did you say?" Lucas asked.

"Nothing," Riley quickly shook her head and looked away.

"Did you say you love me?" Lucas asked.

"Uh no," Riley scratched the side of her head and bit her lip.

"Riley," Lucas's voices was a whole lot closer and she turned to see him sitting right next to her. "I know you said that."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say it," Riley mumbled.

"So you don't love me?" Lucas asked.

"No! I mean yes, I mean. I do love you. I just didn't mean for it to slip out like that," Riley explained and then the room fell silent. "Can you say something?" Riley pleaded.

"I love you too," Lucas said and she quickly turned to face him.

"You do?" Riley's eyes widened.

"Of course I do," Lucas said. "You beat me to it. I have been trying to tell you that for the past week."

"You really love me?" Riley's voice quivered and her eyes filled with happy tears.

"I really love you Riley Matthews," Lucas smiled and brushed away a tear. "Don't cry."

"Happy tears," Riley promised.

"Well let's make it a smile," Lucas brushed her cheek and leaned forward to kiss her.

"I love you," Riley whispered and it felt really good to say it.

"I love you too," Lucas kissed her again and then rested his forehead against hers. It was officially, Lucas Friar loved Riley Matthews and they could not be happier.