Chapter 10
Lucas was standing by Riley's locker, waiting for her to meet up with him, like he had done every morning since Monday, when he tackled Charlie into the lockers. He didn't do this just to see her, the running back did this because he felt the need to protect her. And, every morning was just the same, her ex would walk by to see if Lucas was waiting and turn around as soon as he saw him. But, Lucas' guard completely dropped everytime he saw her. Riley's brown curls would bounce as she walked and a smile would appear on her face when they locked eyes. This morning, Riley took longer than usual but he still waited.
"Hey Lucas."
"Missy." He looked her up and down and of course she was trying too hard. Another short skirt, heels, a tanktop that was too small and a cardigan over it.
"Have you decided if you're going to the pit on Friday?"
"Yeah, I am. I'm going with-" She turned the corner and started smiling, but it quickly disappeared when she saw Missy. "Riley."
"Hey Missy, thanks for running into me so i'd drop all my stuff." He loved her sarcasm and the fact that she never tried to hard. Jeans, a black belt, converse and an oversized tee that she tucked in on one side, to accent her waist.
"I'm sorry, I didn't even realize that was you. But, you must get that a lot."
"Good one. High 5." Riley put her hand up and after a good 20 seconds and a shoulder shrug she put it back down to get into her locker.
"Anyways Lucas, you are going?"
"Yeah." Riley was digging through her locker and grinned. He was about to continue but got cut off by a finger placed on his lips.
"Save me a dance." She bit her lip and Riley stood up and started laughing as she walked to class. The running back completely disregarded Missy and ran after the cheerleader like a moth to a flame.
"Hey beautiful." He pulled an Indian paintbrush out of his backpack.
"Lucas, thank you this is very pretty. Did you pick this?" She noticed the stem that wasn't perfectly cut like the ones at stores.
"Yeah, last night. I put it in a cup of water so it wouldn't die." She put her lip out then hugged him.
"Thank you, that's so sweet." Lucas wrapped his arms around her and placed his head on hers.
"Anytime." They sat in their usual seats and continued talking. "So, what do you do with all the flowers I give you?"
"That's a secret." She grinned. "But, I don't throw them out. If that's what you're thinking."
"Do you work tonight?"
"Yes, my schedule pretty much stays the same. Monday through Thursday from 3 to 9 or 3 to 7, and Sunday from open at 6 till 1:30."
"I work Thursday and Sunday also."
"Lucky me."
"Do you think mine will be the same even after we're done with training?" He was really hoping it would, just to see her a little more.
"Depends on what you put down for your availability. I took Friday's off for games and Saturday's off for recovery."
"Yeah, those are the days I had to have off also. But, i'm available all day Sunday."
"I just talked to Adam once I got comfortable with him and asked if he could arrange my schedule for early. I mean, no one is begging to get up at the store at 6 a.m." Her smile was enchanting and he was lost in it.
"GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! We are starting a little project." The entire class groaned or booed.
"Awe boo on you! It will be with partners and it is due in a week so next Thursday, or Friday whatever i'm feelin' that day." Lucas leaned over his desk still looking at Mr. Matthews.
"Partner?" She closed her eyes and nodded her head, there was no one else she'd want to partner with anyways. Lucas was elated and leaned back in his chair.
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"See ya' tomorrow." Mr. Matthews waved good bye to his class and daughter.
"Mr. Matthews?"
"Yes, Mr. Friar?" Cory sat in his chair and looked up at the running back.
"I know you're busy with 2nd period starting soon so i'll get right to it. I like your daughter sir, and I am trying to get her to go on a date with me. I just, I am really wanting your approval sir." A look of fear was on his face and Lucas was kind of nervous, with what may happen next.
"HA!" A screech left his lips and hurt Lucas' ears.
"I know that her last boyfriend probably ruined your opinion for her to even have a boyfriend but, i'm not like that. And, this is my way of proving that." His look of fear dissipated and turned to thought. Cory stood up out of his chair and was eye to eye with the running back.
"I figured Mr. Friar, the flowers everyday gave it away. So after looking at your transcripts and not finding anything wrong with you, i'll approve it. But, i'll be watching you carefully!" Lucas stuck his hand out and the pair shook hands.
"Thank you sir, I won't let you down. Now, the difficult part. Her agreeing to go out with me." Cory started laughing as Lucas left the room.
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"Good morning class. We are going to start a little project." Lucas leaned back in his seat, disappointed about another project. "I'll assign partners and it will require outside work." His eyes closed as he thought, 'please not Missy', 'please not Missy'. She stood in front of Lucas' row. "Everyone in this row look to your left. Those are your partners." He threw his head to the side and looked at Missy.
"Hello, partner." She winked.
"It isn't difficult, I promise. You and your partner are going to write a children's story and illustrate it. It must be appropriate for kindergartners because, in a few weeks we're going to take the top 10 stories and we'll go on a trip to read them to the kids." Lucas grinned he loved little kids, but wasn't a fan of his partner. "Discuss with your partners when and where you'll meet up. You will be able to work on it a little in class, in your spare time. Go ahead."
"You could come over to my place on Saturday." Missy was eager to get him alone.
"Or, we could go to Elk's Diner at like noon?" Somewhere public, and during the day. Nothing sexual about that at all.
"I can cook you food at my house."
"Something tells me if we went to your place, then you wouldn't work on the project. And, that's what we're doing. Is working on a project."
"Fine, Elk Diner noon, on Saturday." Missy wasn't happy but, Lucas was relieved that he got his way.
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"Hey sweetheart." Riley walked up and hugged him. His cologne as usual smelt great and when he lifted his arms, his plain red shirt exposed his stomach, turning her stomach into knots.
"Hey. How's your day been?"
"Eh, I got assigned another project. Which blows."
"In English? I got the same one!"
"Who's your partner?" Lucas placed his hand on her back to escort her to Health.
"Chase something, I can't remember his last name."
"Really?" His tone wasn't as light and airy as it normally was.
"What's wrong?" Her face held a look of concern.
"Nothing. Nothing's wrong. I got Missy."
"Wow! I'm sorry." She was laughing. "I'm sorry, i'm being mean. She may be a great partner."
"First thing she says, my house on Saturday?"
Riley got a little jealous at that statement, but tried to remain calm. "Oh, that's going to be interesting. We're going to the Elk Diner. He loves their food."
He stopped. "What time?"
"Noon on Saturday? Why?"
"That's where we are going."
"But, you just said you were going to her place." He opened the door to their class.
"I said that's what she suggested. I changed it to Elk Diner."
"This'll be interesting." She laughed. "At least, I get to see her throw herself at you. That'll be fun." She tried to play it as if she was collected, but it wasn't working.
"Well this works out, my mom wants you to come over on Saturday. I can just take you back with me afterwards."
"BRINLEY!" Her eyes lit up at the sound of his little sister.
"I was thinking more like, LUCAS!"
She laughed and realized she had to make something clear. "Lucas, we're just friends you know that right? Don't let me stop you from-"
"Dating someone else, blah blah blah. I remember the whole conversation."
"I'm just saying, if you find someone attractive, and want to ask her out then do it."
"Okay, if I find someone attractive i'll ask them out." He looked at her and smiled. "Will you go out with me?" She laughed and slapped his arm.
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Riley had just gotten off of work, and realized it wasn't as much fun without Lucas there. She plopped down on her bed and called Maya.
What up girl?
Just got off of work. You goin' Friday?
Yeah, Josh is part of the football team. It's almost required. You?
Yeah, Lucas is driving me out there.
Still giving you flowers everyday? Riley glanced to the book on her table.
Yeah, i'm up to 4. He picked an Indian paintbrush this morning. It's pretty.
Cave already. Seriously, that's freakin' adorable.
I don't want to hurt him when I leave.
How do you know he doesn't want to go to a school down there? Have you asked him?
No, I haven't. I've just assumed he'd want to stay close to his little sister.
I'd ask. You may be pleasantly surprised.
Do you know something?
No, why?
You sound antsy, like you have information you're not telling me.
Nope, but I do have to go. Josh is here. Love you bye.
"Maya Hart! Why did you tell her?" The blonde was laying on his couch and grabbed her drink from Josh.
"She deserves to know. Why shouldn't she date him?"
"You're so conniving." He kissed her. "I guess you're right. Before too long Lucas will get snatched up. He's a catch!" Josh joked.
"Well, Missy sure thinks so. Riley told me while you were gone in second period, that Missy knocked her stuff out of her hands to get to Lucas first." They both started laughing. "Who cares though, he's taking her to the Pit tomorrow."
"You comin' with me? Or one of your other boyfriends?"
"Eh, it depends on what kind of mood i'm in. If i'm in the mood for a blonde or brunette. I've been with you for awhile now. Maybe, I should mix it up a bit."
"That's fine. I'll ask someone else. I'm sure, Missy wouldn't mind coming with me." Maya's eyes widened along with her mouth and slapped him with a pillow.
"You'd never!"
"Are you convincing me of that or yourself?" She hit him again.
"I'm hoping you don't need any convincin'." He gestured for her to come here and kissed her.
"There's only you baby." Maya leaned back and relaxed once he said that.
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