Table Set For Two Chapter 10: I Am SO Lucky!, a girl meets world fanfic

Hey! I finally hit 10 Chapters! Woo Hoo! Also, I have officially hit 20,000 words at the end of this chapter (I was like 250 away after chapter 9.) So, this chapter will be filled with a LOT of stuff, and because I'm on the road for an EXTREMELY long time (Like 5 Hours?!) as well as that this is the 10th Chapter AND I have over 15% of my hopeful viewer count. So, to celebrate, I'm going to make this by FAR my biggest upload yet. Don't be surprised if I get over 25,000 words by the end of this chapter. Of course, more words, means more reading, entertainment, feeling, and hopefully, enjoyment for you, my awesome readers. Before I start, I thought that I would announce an important change in the summary. Before, I called this a Lucas/Riley Fanfic due to the lack of a pairing name. I have now decided that until there is a more common one thrown out there, I'm going to use RiLucas. (RILey/lUCAS) Here we go, with Chapter 10- I Am SO Lucky! (Chapter 11 is So You Think You Can Dance/Present?)

Lucas's POV:

I was ready to get this day started. The dance, and the presentation. I'm just glad Riley and I are so... Similar. Was it a mistake to talk to her? No... She thought the same thing as I did. It's better if we are friends. Right. It's just awkward knowing that we both like each other but... We are real good friends. I just... I don't know why I had such high expectations. Hmm... I'm overthinking this. Yes she's pretty. Yes she's cute, heck while I'm thinking about this I may as well just keep going- beautiful, gorgeous, smart, sweet, kind, nice, happy, charismatic, positive, outgoing, friendly, caring, helpful, energetic, wow... That's a lot of things I like about her. (16 I counted) Huh. Most guys wouldn't say that many things about a girl if they didn't like her. Even if I just liked her I don't think I could say that much about her. I have a crush on her. Uh oh. Oh, and I haven't even finished yet. I still have my favorite thing on my list. How shy she gets. It's so... It makes me feel happy inside that she just feels so shy and embarrassed and... Aw... It makes me smile. I don't know why. I have to stop there. I can't ramble on about how much I like her. I can't. It feels wrong to talk about her like that. To even THINK about her like that. Sigh... Teenage Girls... Riley...

Riley's POV:

Was it a mistake to talk to him? Oh my goodness I don't know what I did... I can't believe he was thinking the same thing. This is sad! I'm not hurt-dad, I'm just... A little disappointed is all. Why do I expect so much from this? I shouldn't. I really shouldn't. It's not right. I just told him that we shouldn't be a couple. Why would I say something like that? I still like him. A lot. In fact, I know I don't just like him. I have a crush on him. I may not be the same shy, innocent little girl I was when I first met him, but I'm still me. He still knows me right? He still thinks I'm his friend. He told me. Ugh... His eyes, his smile, his hair, his maturity, his nice, happy, outgoing, positive, helpful, and very friendly attitude and personality... That's why I have a crush on him. I can't say that about most boys! Oh, and how did I forget my favorite one? Charming. I don't get how he does it, and I want to know how. I just, I look at him, and it's like no matter what happened earlier in the day, or what's happening at school, or a thing else, there is nothing that can hurt me when I look at him, which is why I stare so much. I feel secure, safe with him. That's something that only four people have been able to do for me. Maya, mom, Auggie and... Dad. This wasn't an UGH, stupid Boys! Moment at all. Yes, even though he said the same things pretty much, it's still, to me, one of those What in the world was I thinking?! Moments. Filled with regret. I need something. Something I had, as soon as yesterday. That thing, is called hope.

Cory's POV:

Well... The dance is tonight, I'm not worried about the presentation at all. I just can't fathom seeing Riley, my own daughter, going with a date to a school dance. It's... Sad. There's really no other way to describe it. I saw some sadness in her eyes as she was leaving. I'll ask her about that at school. I wonder what I'm going to do about her. Oh, and that test. Darn, I was so busy worrying about my own daughter that the test I planned for today, well, got lost in the thick of the presentations! I guess Lucas will have to come over during the weekend with Maya to study. Maya is like my own girl, but she's tough. She's like a Tiger. Plus, I see that she cares. If her and Farkle were together, I could see that. I'd like that. She's such a fighter that I wouldn't be worried about her for even an instant. Riley? She's MY girl. I love her so much, that she's like my little Siddhartha Gautama. I always want to keep her in my castle, away from boys, bad people, and pain. Wait. I just got an idea. It's a bad one, but... I'm hopeful it works.

Maya's POV:

These two freaking love birds. Even when they're not a couple, or a pair or together they still seem like they are. They're just staring at the wall, thinking about each other, and you can tell. Riley has these slightly sad, disappointed eyes, yet she's trying to hide that, and Lucas has his eyes on that say realization, fear, and... What looks like hope. As Farkle and I practice our presentation, my phone goes off with a text from... Cory? Um...

"Maya, this might sound bad, but... It's worth a shot. You see, I have an impossible task for you. You're the only person in the world who can do this. Ready? TMB." (TMB=Text Me Back) okay?

"I guess I can try it. Just LMK what I'm doing ASAP though. I'm practicing with Farkle." I replied, not knowing how impossible this mission was.

"Okay, don't let her know anything about what this is for. Just try and be natural and a good friend as you do this. I'm not doing this to get her to hate you, I trust that you'll believe that."

"Of course. I won't let her know, and I trust you as much as you trust me."

"Alright. Here it goes. No take backs... I... I need you to get Riley... My own daughter. To fall in love. Wow that was hard." WOAH. UM... WHAT IS HE THINKING?!

"Wait... With who?" I have GOT to figure this one out.

"Well, considering that you like Farkle, I guess I'm going to have to say Lucas." Huh. This feels wrong. He can't just go from I don't like Lucas to make my daughter love him, can he?

"I Do Not! And are you sure about this? Once I get them together, well, nobody except themselves can get them out of it. Meaning, if we try, all it will do is hurt Riley, and spoil her relationship with whoever tries to get her out for a while."

"You are. I can "See it in your eyes!" Yes though. I want to see my daughter happy, and if being with Lucas is going to help that happen, then so be it." Wow. Just a day late.

"Alright... I'll see what I can do, but today's not a good day after they're agreement earlier. Should I wait until the weekend?"

"Wait, what agreement? I wasn't informed of this" Haha of course not.

"Neither was I. I had to dig for it. They agreed this morning that they just wanted to be friends and that they couldn't handle the trouble of being a couple. Regardless of how today went. Surprising, I know."

"WHAT?! So that's why Riley seemed disappointed when she left. I knew that she was hurt. Do you know why? What changed so all of a sudden?"

"From what I heard they both had the same nightmare about something going horribly wrong, and they couldn't risk their friendship for something so pointless."

"Wow. So, it looks like as soon as I got my change of heart... She did too."

"Well, I guess so. Why did YOU have a change in heart?" This will be good.

"You see, I realized something. She's going to have to get a crush or fall in love at some point. I'd prefer it be somebody to my choosing. Just like in the old days where they'd set up marriages." He continued with another text "Lucas, I can watch, I can see everything he does, and I have contact to his parents, which only Lucas and I have through school." He finished.

"Wait... So you think that if she were to fall for Lucas that you could have more control over them and watch them more? That's interesting. I'm afraid I have to tell you that that's more than anyone else, it's still not true." New Text- "It may seem like it, but once this happens, you're not going to have any control. As you know with your wife, love is something that can't be contained. It let's itself out. Only the two who care for each other can control it."

"Well, I guess that's true. Like I mentioned though, as much as I would prefer Farkle, he's already taken, so, at least for now the best way to protect her is by letting her be with Lucas like she wanted just yesterday."

"Farkle isn't taken! You can't just force love either. Also, that's true for now, but what happens next year, in High School with them. Will they be sad they have to break up? Who knows."

"If you say he's not taken then explain this picture." (The picture is clearly photoshopped, and it shows her and Farkle holding hands.) "Also, no. I'm moving up to High School and I'm going to be able to request up to five of my own students. Thus, you four will be in my class again. :)"

"Oh cool, where did you find this picture? I've never seen this before. You know, you can't blackmail me with Farkle. There's no proof except for Photoshopped Pictures. As for the second, sounds great."

"Oh, and by the way, I can make my own proof if I need to. See this? Riley is Red, Brenda is Blue, give Maya a try, take her to the dance with you." Aw... How horribly sweet.

"Haha! Nice try. It will be easier to get Lucas and Riley together than us two." Oh great... I shouldn't have said that. "Referring to how hard it is to get us together because unlike Riley and Lucas, neither of us like each other." Much better.

"Okay then, if you can get Riley and Lucas together, I will see what I can do about Farkle. You worry about them, I'll get Farkle for you." I'm red.

"Maya are you okay?" Lucas asked me in person.

"Yeah, I'm just talking to Mr. Matthews."

"You've been doing that a long time." Riley mentioned.

"Yeah, but I've got important business to take care of."

"Like what? What's so important your talking to her dad instead of your crush."

"Remember when Riley told you I didn't like anybody on the train? Yeah, well, she was right. Let me respond and complete my transaction here." I finished, which got them in some moment and I could go back to my original conversation.

"That's... Not necessary. You see, first, all I require for payment is food and a good grade on my presentation I'm neglecting right now. Second, I'd prefer not to fall in love or like a guy right now. Third, Farkle is my friend now, and I have no reason or want to take it any further."

"You know. That's exactly what Lucas told me on... Wednesday? A day before he admitted he liked her." UGH.

"You're worried about me as much as Riley..."

"Okay... Then if you don't like him, then get Riley to like Farkle then." WHAT?!

"I'm sorry, but um... That can't happen. She likes Lucas too much."

"Alright. Just know that I think my photoshopped images of Markle look cute. Or would it be Faya?" UGH...

"I haven't even got one for Riley and Lucas yet! The best one I've got is RiLucas, Rucas, or Liley." I got nothing.

"Oh... I like Ruckus... It sounds a lot like Ruckus." Haha autocorrect. Glad I turned mine off.

"You mean Rucas? It's pronounced like Roo Kiss."

"Yeah. Really? How do you pronounce Liley? Lily? Lie Lee?" Huh.

"Good question. I don't know. Either way? That's why I like RiLucas. You know how to pronounce it, it combines the names, and it seems" OH. MY. GOD. I have to take a picture of this. This is scary. Screw that, where's my, there. Click! Picture taken.

"Um... It looks like you might have gotten your wish... Not photoshopped either. I just took this right now." I uploaded the image to the text and sent it.

"Oh. My. God. Well, now I guess we just, hold our hope." Hey, wait. That was my fault!

"Oh. Well, sorry about that. You see, I kinda said something while we were talking about Farkle, and... It made them go back."

"Oh... Alright. I guess. Speaking of Farkle, I'll give you guys an A on your presentation slot. Don't worry about that. I see your at school too, so I'll let you go. Thanks."

"Yup. Thank YOU. See ya soon."

"Hey. Maya. Thanks for reminding me about that." Lucas came up to me when he was done talking to Riley.

"Yup. It was part of my business."

"Wait... So... Her dad?"

"Yup. Told me he'd give Farkle and I an A on the presentation if I could help you out. Then he told me he could help me get Farkle, which made you ask if I was okay, thus lead back to that."

"Well, whatever it was, thanks." He said. I smiled and gave him two thumbs up.

Riley's POV: (On the sub until they discuss the fights- that's at school)

Lucas... He looks cute wherever he goes... Even the sub...

"Maya, are you okay?" Lucas asked

"Yeah I'm just talking to Mr. Matthews." MY DAD?!

"You've been doing that a long time."

"Yeah, but I've got important business to take care of?" LIKE WHAT?!

"Like what? What's so important your talking to her dad instead of her crush?" Lucas asked. I was thinking the same thing.

"Remember when Riley told you I didn't like anybody on the train? Yeah, well, she was right. Let me respond and complete my transaction here." What?! Oh no... I still owe him... My secret. PLEASE DONT-

"Oh yeah. The time I caught you and you said you would tell me a secret?" Remember. Sigh. That was my moment. I was going to tell him I liked him, but was too scared. That was before Operation: Dress Up.

"Yeah... Only one problem. You know my secret already." He does. I told him.

"I do? Well, tell me again." How does he not remember?

"You don't remember? My crush?" He instantly smiled. Not large, but just enough.

"What about your crush? Who is it?" What is he doing?!

"Am I going to have to redo every-" Oh. I get it. He wants a redo. He wants to do it over. He didn't like how it turned out. Does this mean...?

"Please. I would like that." He said as his smile grew much bigger. Yup. I knew it. You know what? Let's give it a shot.

"So... I was thinking. Since I never really told you for real anyways, and Maya just told you and I agreed, that it's my turn. It's my moment. Look, Lucas. Sometimes it may not seem like it, but... I have a crush on you." Then a random quote just ran through my head. "Lucas, we will have that moment. Together. It's just not now. I don't do so good under pressure."

"Remember when Maya called us the two most oblivious love freaks in the whole universe? Remember how she wanted us to kiss so badly, but... We didn't? How I said that we would have that moment. Together. This, is exactly what I meant. Just us two. Together. Alone. I'm better under pressure now, because well, the pressure is from myself." I was just releasing my feelings for him like they were my vows or something. "Remember that time when we met on the sub? Or the sprinkler accident where you said I was better than that? I am now. I am better. I've grown so much since I've met you. Just like that time when you fainted when I wore the dress during our study session." Wow. "Look, I like you a lot. I don't care what Maya thinks, my dad thinks, nothing. I only care about what I think, and of course, what you truly think." I said finally wrapping up. He laughed a couple times at some of the memories and smiled as I talked.

"Do I even have to talk?" He asked.

"Please. I would like that." I repeated his quote which made him laugh a little.

"Basically, you said everything in your... Confession? Ramble? Whatever you want to call it, that I was thinking, and more. Your just... Your like a sister I guess. You've helped me adjust from being on a farm, to being in one of the biggest cities in the world in a WEEK. When Farkle said something like I know your secret. Your in LOVE with Riley Matthews something clicked in me. Then there was the train. Remember when you said you didn't feel comfortable telling anyone who it was? Now look. You even went first. Those countless times your dad took me away from you, starting on my first day of school here, to the time where he and your mom said you guys got in a little fight of which I still know nothing about... It was all worth it. Of course, how could we ever forge Point, or the presidents discussion in class right after that, to the surprise, to the fights I had with Maya. Everything we've done together, or for each other has been something to remember. I have a crush on you too." Aw... I did go first didn't I. Grrr. He owes me. E T C Point! On that was the best! How much smarter we are than dad... Ah...

"Aw! How sweet. Okay, so I'll tell you about the fight I had with my dad if you tell me about Maya. Deal?"

"Fine. But you had your moment. So, I think it's about time I had mine." He leaned in, and... Oh my god. I can't believe it. He kissed me. He did it. WE did it. We kissed. Together. AH! I CANT BELIEVE THAT JUST HAPPENED! WOO HOO! Stay cool. Stay calm. Can't. Show. Excitement. AHHHHH!

"That was a million times better than any of the times I dreamed of it happening." I told him.

"That, Riley, was our moment. Another big one to add to the list." I can't even think. That just cleared my mind. I remember telling him about the fights though.

"Ah... So... As much as I hate to ruin this moment, did we still want to exchange fight info?"

"Oh, yeah. I just lost my mind for a minute there. That was awesome. Thank you."

"Oh no. Thank you, that was great. Now, since you were supposed to go first this time, it's time for you to tell me about your fights with Maya. First." I pulled out my overly huge begging smile in the hopes it would work. He couldn't resist it. Aww... Poor thing. I WENT FIRST TWICE IN A ROW! Feel my pain.

"Alright..." (So they both discussed their fights with each other. Riley's was in chapter 2 Ugh, Dad! Maya and Lucas's fights were in Chapter 5 for those who want to revisit.)

"Wow. you really went through all that for me?" I asked him referring to Maya's fights with him.

"Of course. I knew I would have to get her to like me, because she was the wild card. If she didn't like me, then I would have to make up a LOT with your dad and, of course you. It was more than worth it getting her to like me."

"It's almost kind of funny looking back on those now, isn't it. How so much has changed. Had I known today was going to happen like it did, I never would have blamed him."

"Yeah, but had that not happened, I wouldn't be going to the dance, your dad would not be desperate to help me, and my mom and your dad wouldn't really know each other." Wait... So dad wasn't kidding?

"Wait, so he wasn't kidding when he said that you didn't want to go? You were just saying that because you didn't want to tell him about the grade book?"

"Well, yeah... I guess. I was so worried about impressing him..." I playfully rolled my eyes and shook my head smiling trying to hold back a laugh.

"Well, you found out sweet talking doesn't work on him." I had to laugh a little at myself saying that.

"Hey, it's alright. I think he likes me. At least, enough to let me go to the dance with you, fix it all and let me come over for breakfast and the study sessions."

"Ah... Yeah..." I then heard the two minute bell. Darn.

"Okay, well I should go. I'll see you in an hour!" I told him, he gave me a hug and said yeah see ya back and I was off to some boring lab in science. Ugh. Stupid glucose. I just want to get to history. Yes, my dad's class. Any class I get to present with Lucas is my favorite class. Ah... Lucas. My crush. Now, my first kiss. Wow. I am SO Lucky.

Lucas's POV:

Riley... She looks cute wherever she goes... Even the sub...

"Maya, are you okay?" I asked, seeing her red.

"Yeah I'm just talking to Mr. Matthews." That's odd.

"You've been doing that a long time." Riley added

"Yeah, but I've got important business to take care of?"

"Like what? What's so important your talking to her dad instead of her crush?" I asked. Her crush being in most peoples eyes Farkle.

"Remember when Riley told you I didn't like anybody on the train? Yeah, well, she was right. Let me respond and complete my transaction here." What?! I forgot about that?

"Oh yeah. The time I caught you and you said you would tell me a secret?" Wow. Was it that she liked me?

"Yeah... Only one problem. You know my secret already." It is. Hmm...

"I do? Well, tell me again." I hope this strategy works.

"You don't remember? My crush?" I instantly smiled. Not large, but just enough. I can't give away my thoughts.

"What about your crush? Who is it?" Was that too far?

"Am I going to have to redo every-" Yes.

"Please. I would like that." I said as my smile grew much bigger. Please do this!

"So... I was thinking. Since I never really told you for real anyways, and Maya just told you and I agreed, that it's my turn. It's my moment. Look, Lucas. Sometimes it may not seem like it, but... I have a crush on you." Ah... Much better than So Maya wasn't kidding?! "Remember when Maya called us the two most oblivious love freaks in the whole universe? Remember how she wanted us to kiss so badly, but... We didn't? How I said that we would have that moment. Together. This, is exactly what I meant. Just us two. Together. Alone. I'm better under pressure now, because well, the pressure is from myself." She is just releasing her feelings for me like they are her vows or something. "Remember that time when we met on the sub? Or the sprinkler accident where you said I was better than that? I am now. I am better. I've grown so much since I've met you. Just like that time when you fainted when I wore the dress during our study session." Wow. I still have that etched in my brain. "Look, I like you a lot. I don't care what Maya thinks, my dad thinks, nothing. I only care about what I think, and of course, what you truly think." She said. I love to hear her voice. I laughed at a couple or the memories, and smiled. Well, I guess it's my turn.

"Do I even have to talk?" I asked. I don't want to because she said everything.

"Please. I would like that." She just repeated my quote! Haha that's funny.

"Basically, you said everything in your... Confession? Ramble? Whatever you want to call it, that I was thinking, and more. Your just... Your like a sister I guess. You've helped me adjust from being on a farm, to being in one of the biggest cities in the world in a WEEK. When Farkle said something like I know your secret- Your in LOVE with Riley Matthews something clicked in me. Then there was the train. Remember when you said you didn't feel comfortable telling anyone who it was? Now look. You even went first. Those countless times your dad took me away from you, starting on my first day of school here, to the time where he and your mom said you guys got in a little fight of which I still know nothing about... It was all worth it. Of course, how could we ever forge Point, or the presidents discussion in class right after that, to the surprise, to the fights I had with Maya. Everything we've done together, or for each other has been something to remember. I have a crush on you too." I think I did okay considering I went second.

"Aw! How sweet. Okay, so I'll tell you about the fight I had with my dad if you tell me about Maya. Deal?" HAHA! That sounds interesting, and enticing.

"Fine. But you had your moment. So, I think it's about time I had mine." I leaned in, and... Oh my god. I can't believe it. I kissed her. I did it. WE did it. We kissed. Together. AH! I CANT BELIEVE THAT JUST HAPPENED! WOO HOO! Stay cool. Stay calm. Can't. Show. Excitement. AHHHHH! Wow. That was the best first kiss ever.

"That was a million times better than any of the times I dreamed of it happening." She said.

"That, Riley, was our moment. Another big one to add to the list." I can't even think. That just cleared my mind. I don't even know what to think.

"Ah... So... As much as I hate to ruin this moment, did we still want to exchange fight info?"

"Oh, yeah. I just lost my mind for a minute there. That was awesome. Thank you." I smiled. Well worth the wait. I picked the right moment I guess.

"Oh no. Thank you, that was great. Now, since you were supposed to go first this time, it's time for you to tell me about your fights with Maya. First." She pulled out her overly huge begging smile in the hopes it would work. I can't resist it. Aw! She's so cute. I like that so much. It's a good smile for like a picture or something.

"Alright..."

"Wow. you really went through all that for me?" She asked referring to Maya's fights.

"It's almost kind of funny looking back on those now, isn't it? How so much has changed. Had I known today was going to happen like it did, I never would have blamed him."

"Yeah, but had that not happened, I wouldn't be going to the dance, your dad would not be desperate to help me, and my mom and your dad wouldn't really know each other."

"Wait, so he wasn't kidding when he said that you didn't want to go? You were just saying that because you didn't want to tell him about the grade book?" Um...

"Well, yeah... I guess. I was so worried about impressing him..." She playfully rolled her eyes and shook her head smiling trying to hold back a laugh. Aw... She's so cute! Like a little puppy or kitten playing with a toy.

"Well, you found out sweet talking doesn't work on him." I had to laugh a little at that. Yup.

"Hey, it's alright. I think he likes me. At least, enough to let me go to the dance with you, fix it all and let me come over for breakfast and the study sessions."

"Ah... Yeah..." We then heard the two minute bell. Darn.

"Okay, well I should go. I'll see you in an hour!" She told him, so I gave her a hug and said yeah see ya back and I was off to some boring book about some magic land that doesn't exist called Narnia in some closet. (Sorry for those who like it. I like it myself, but compared to Riley for him, he hates it.) Ugh. Stupid closets. I just want to get to history! Do my presentation with her. Riley. My crush. Now, my first kiss. Wow. I am SO Lucky!