Lucas's alarm rang off and he tiredly pressed the off button. He groans and gets up off the bed. He gets out his clothes from the drawer. He settles for beige khaki shorts, black band t-shirt, a thin white sweater and red sneakers.
After he got out the bathroom he got dressed and started to head downstairs. Then he heard a loud "psssssst" sound coming from Farkle's room across the hallway. He looked up and Farkle was waving him towards his room.
Lucas went in the room. Farkle shut it behind him. "Dude I'm freaking out!" He runs his hands through his dark brown hair. He sits on his bed. Lucas looks around Farkle's room in amazement. It was as if the galaxy threw up all over Farkle's room.
He had a periodic table carpet and a constellation covered bed. He didn't have time to dwell on it because Farkle was rambling incoherent stuff. "Whoa Farkle calm down what happened to the confident Farkle I saw yesterday?"
"That confident Farkle just realized I can mess my whole friendship up with Riley. What happens if she doesn't feel the same?" Farkle said with a heartbroken face. Lucas walked to his cousin and sat beside him.
"Farkle I'm sure she feels the same. You understand Riley better than anyone with the exception of Maya." They both laughed. "Also you're a great friend and you're always there for her you got this." He pats his cousin on the back.
"Thanks Lucas I really needed it." Farkle smiled with a better attitude. "You're welcome now come on mom's food is calling my name." He grabs his red backpack from the desk chair and followed his cousin out.
They both talk as they walk down the stairs. They finish their breakfast and grab their lunches and soon they are out the door. The gang decided to meet by the stairs. Lucas already saw Smackle talking to Riley about something.
Maya was nursing a coffee and her hair was in a messy bun. She wore black jeans a super man crop top and black vans. Zay was playing some intense game on his phone. Lucas looked to Farkle and gave him two thumbs up.
Lucas headed towards Maya. "Hey blondie." He smiled and leaned on the locker next to Maya. "Hey Huckleberry." She finished her coffee cup and threw it in the trash can. She got a pack of gum from her back pocket and popped one in.
"Farkle is going to ask Riley on a date after their study session." Lucas said to Maya. "Really?" Maya looked on and saw Farkle talking to Riley. "Never knew he had it in him."
The six minute bell rung and they all walked towards Mr. Matthews history class. "Okay class I want you to write something that inspires you. It can be anything really. Compare it with you're partners after you're done and write down similarities between the two."
Lucas already knew what he was writing about. Music was his favorite thing. It helped him escape from his problems. It helped with mostly everything from his pent up feelings about his father. It helped him express himself.
Maya wrote art. Art expressed emotion without words. It helped her when she lost hope. It helped her in many ways. They both were already done. "I'll go first." Maya said. "Art inspires me to be myself. Art helps me when I'm angry or sad. Art is something that makes me have hope." She put her paper down.
"Music helps me escape. It helps me in all situations. It also helps express myself." He put his paper down. "Music and art are kind of the same in a way like everyone needs it to be creative." Maya said as she got another blank paper she ripped from her notebook.
They both brainstormed the similarities. The bell had rung. Lucas turned it in to the turn in shelf next to his desk. They walked out to second period.
Mrs. Navarro was an easy teacher to understand but she was very strict. She had black wavy hair and wore purple glasses. She always wore pencil skirts and blazers.
Maya and Lucas sat next to eachother. Even though it was easy who the heck likes math? "One more period till it's snack thank the lord." Maya groaned. Lucas laughed and took out his math notebook.
"Maya what did I say about gum please throw it away." Maya got up from her seat. Why the hell do teachers care about gum anyways? She thought.
As the class filled in Brandon sat behind Lucas. "Hey Friar." He tapped his shoulder.
"Yeah Perez?" He turned around in his seat. "Are you coming to my party in two days?" Brandon asked leaning over. "Yeah why?" "How would you like to perform I'll pay you." Lucas shrugged and said sure.
"Look you can perform in my garage tonight it's soundproof." Brandon messily scribbled down the address and gave it to him. Lucas slipped the note in his backpack sneakily so Mrs. Navarro wouldn't catch him.
Maya came back and whispered what happened. The bell had rang signaling class to start. Lucas mouthed he'll tell her after class. Fortunately, the class went by quick. Lucas stuffed his worksheet in his bag.
"Brandon and the guys want me to perform at his party on Saturday with pay included." Lucas said as he pushed his blue seat in under the desk. "Huh I'll finally get to see you play Sundance." Maya smiled as she put the other backpack strap on her shoulder.
They walked out of class. "He also wants me to rehears a few songs at his garage. Wanna come?" He asked as they walk towards their lockers to get their snack. Please say yes.
"Sure it would be cool." Maya was a little bit excited to see him play. She was also a little bit happy that he asked her. Lucas really hoped he didn't mess up in front of her. He was also a little bit nervous because what happens if she thinks he's horrible? He was never this nervous in front of big crowds but Maya was different.
"How about I pick you up around five would that be okay?" He asked as they walked towards the doors. Yeah I have no art club on Thursdays."
Before they knew it school was over. Lucas sometimes brought his skateboard so he rode home. Farkle took the drive home from his designated driver. Both boys were jittery and all over the place.
Lucas went up to his room to start his homework. Farkle set up his books on the coffee table. There was a knock on the door. Riley is here. Farkle thought. He put another peice of gum in his mouth.
He opened the door. Riley is beautiful as ever. Farkle smiled at her. Riley was wearing a floral black dress with a blue jean jacket and rainbows. Riley hugged Farkle and he wrapped his arms around her.
Riley walked to the couch and Farkle closed the door. Riley took out her Spanish homework. "James haga su tarea." Farkle read the first sentence. "James does his homework?" Riley asked.
"Good job Riley." Farkle encouraged her. "Yay." Riley celebrated and she put down the answer. They were just about done with the rest of her homework. She got most of the answers right.
"Hey Riley how about let's go to Yogurt Land my treat." He said casually. "I would love to Farkle." Riley smiled. They walked out of the loft. They chose to walk there since it wasn't that far.
The line was small. They were finally up front. Riley went for Strawberry and Vanilla. For the toppings she put sour worms and gummy bears. Farkle just got vanilla with chocolate and sprinkles.
They sat at an empty table. Riley was talking about the new Planet Diaries episode that was gonna premiere on Friday. Farkle listened and laughed as she ranted how Blarg was an idiot.
"Riley I have to tell you something." Farkle said as he put his now empty yogurt cup on the side. "What is it Farkle?" Riley asked concerned. Farkle took her hand in his. Riley blushed immensely.
He took a breath. Here goes nothing. "Riley You're always there for me when I need you . You're beautiful and kind and I l-like you. Would you be my girlfriend?"
There was a beat of silence and then Riley smiled her Riley smile. "I like you too. I would love to be you're girlfriend Farkle." Farkle smiled and said yes. Riley laughed at his reaction. They threw their cups away swinging their hands together as they walked out the shop.
Lucas was finally done with all his homework. He checked his phone. It was 4:00 he had an hour. He grabbed his grey beanie, black v-neck and black pants with black and white vans.
He got out in ten minutes. He brushed his teeth and washed his face. His phone buzzed. He looked and he saw it was Farkle. It read : "She said yes!" and then it showed a bunch of emojis. Lucas laughed and sent a Congrats.
He put on his clothes and grabbed his guitar. He took Stuart's car rather than the designated driver. He rarely ever used it so he had free reign. He put the guitar in the backseat.
He just realized he didn't have Maya's address so he texted her. She sent the address and Lucas put it on the table between the armrests.
He drove out the driveway and headed towards Maya's house. He saw her on the front steps of her house. She had on a red and black flannel with a white v-neck and blue denim jeans with black combat boots.
Her blonde hair was now down. He rolled down the passenger seat window. "Hey Blondie." She put her phone in her back pocket and climbed in the car. As he pulled out of the driveway she fiddled with the music stations until she was content.
"I never seen you drive this car before or ever." Maya said as she laid her head on the window. "That's because we have designated drivers and also my real car got sold in LA."
"Do you also want me to pick you up for our painting session tomorrow?" He asked as he looked at the address on the notebook paper. "If it's not too much trouble." She bit her lip. "No problem." He smiled at her.
"Thanks." She looked at him and smiled too. They pulled up to Brandon's house. It's a beige suburban house with a dark brown door and white porch steps.
The garage to the side of the house was already opened. Lucas parked in the curb in front of the house. They both opened their doors and got out. Lucas put his keys in his back pocket.
Lucas grabbed his guitar from the backseat. He honestly didn't know whether they were gonna provide him one or he should bring one. He closed the back door and walked beside Maya.
"Hey Friar." Brandon fist bumped him. "Hey Hart." He also fist bumped her. "Nice guitar is that a Les Paul?" He asked as he admired the black guitar.
"Yep." He confirmed. "Awesome well I want you to meet the rest of the band mates." Brandon said as he walked towards the stage. "You can sit down on the couch right there." Brandon told Maya as he pointed to a a burnt orange colored couch.
Maya gave two thumbs as she laid down on the couch. She looked around. The walls were handmade soundproof walls. The couch was super comfy she could just sleep in it forever.
"Alright this is Billy the drummer." Brandon pointed out to Lucas. Billy nodded his head in greeting. "This is Dave on the bass." Dave waved. "This is Charlie on the keyboard." Charlie also waved.
"Ready to jam out now?" Brandon asked. "Yeah what songs are we playing?" Lucas asked as he set up the microphone to his height. "Anything really." Brandon said as he sat on a recliner chair.
"Cool." Lucas whispered to the rest of the guys the song. They nodded their heads in agreement. Lucas started off on the guitar, then Charlie, Billy and Dave. "This is called Heartbreaker.
Lucas started to sing. He really started to jam out and was in his element. Maya was bobbing her head to his voice. He really was a good singer. His voice was deep and it went with the music he chose.
Lucas looked at Maya and she was smiling and singing the words. Lucas smiled at her and continued to sing. He would look directly at her from time to time. Maya would look at him just the same.
They performed a few more songs. Brandon only wanted them as the opening act and then the DJ would come. He did want them to have fun at the party too.
Lucas drunk his water and ran his hands through his sweaty dark blonde hair. He never realized how much he missed being on stage. They were actually really good musicians. They jammed for a good two hours.
They all agreed to call it a night. He waved goodbye to them. He walked over to Maya. "How was it?Did I do well? He asked her her. "That was amazing! You actually have talent!"
He chuckled. "Thanks for bringing me Huckleberry. " Maya hugged him. Lucas was shocked but then hugged her back. "You're welcome." "You stink by the way." She squinted her nose and backed away.
"Sorry." He laughed and shrugged and they walked out to the car. Maya didn't know what came over her but it was just instinct but she really wanted to do it again.
They finally arrive at her house. "See you tomorrow Ranger Rick." She ran up to her house and closed the door. Lucas looked at the door for a moment then he smiled and drove away.
A/N : The next chapter will be the painting session and the party! Did you guys like the Lucaya hug! I added a little bit of Riarkle! Please Follow, Fav or Review!
