Riley's POV
It's Valentine's day today. Maya is all excited because it's uncle Josh's birthday today. It's his 20th. Man, he's getting old, I thought, and laughed a little.
"What you laughing at Riles?" Maya asked, as we were setting up for the surprise party.
"Oh I was just thinking about something funny," I said.
"What would that be?" She asked.
"That you're boyfriend is getting old," I said.
"Hey!" She said, bopping me with a balloon. We both started laughing.
"What did you think of my dad's lesson today?" I asked.
"Your dad's lesson," she said, thinking. "I actually spaced out in his class."
"Thinking about Josh?" I asked.
"Maybe," she said.
"Where's Josh?" Mom asked.
"He's not here yet," I said.
"I want him to do the banner," she said. Josh ran in.
"You're late," mom said.
"I know," he said. "Sorry."
"Can you put up the banner," mom asked.
"Sure," he said. "Where's the ladder?"
"In the back," she said. He went to get the ladder.
"Thanks for closing the bakery so we could throw this party for Lucas," I said.
"I'm just as proud of him as you are," she said. "I was happy to do it."
"Hey girls!" KC said as she, Farkle, and Aaron came into Topanga's.
"Hey," We all three said.
"Not a girl," Josh said, as he brought out a ladder.
"I didn't know you were here," KC said.
"Wait a second, Topanga, a banner is a two man job. Fark, go get the other ladder." Farkle went to get the other ladder.
"You were going to have Josh put up a huge banner by himself?" KC asked mom.
"Nope," she said. "I just wanted to see how long it took him to realize he couldn't put it up alone."
"Hey, can Aaron help us blow up balloons?" Maya asked.
"Yeah sure," KC said. "Hey buddy, why don't you go help aunt Maya and Riley."
He started blowing up balloons and we tied them for him. When we were done we started playing with some of the balloons, trying to make sure they don't hit the ground.
"Hey Riley," mom said. "Want to help me get the cake?"
"Sure," I said. "When is Zay supposed to bring Lucas?" I asked KC.
"Around 3," she said.
"Okay, that gives us thirty minutes," I said. I left with mom to get the cake.
Farkle's POV
I finished helping Josh put up the banner.
"That took you like 10 minutes," KC said.
"Yeah," I said. KC laughed again. "What are you doing?"
"Fixing the 'veggie' tray," she said.
"Why are you fixing it?" I asked. "And why did you put air quotes around veggie?"
"Some of the veggies fell over in the car," she said. "And tomatoes are actually fruit, so it's not completely a veggie tray."
"Okay, Mrs. Technical," I said.
"Is that a proposal?" She joked. "Because you're usually the one that is adamant on things like that."
"You'll know when I propose to you," I said. "And no."
"Yeah, you do," Maya said. "When we were ten, I called a koala the cutest bear ever, and you said, 'It's not actually a bear, it's a marsupial, like a kangaroo.'"
"Okay, I get your point," I said. We all started laughing.
"Okay, done!" KC said.
"Is K.F.C singing for the party?" Maya asked.
"It's F.K.C," I corrected her. Aaron started laughing.
"I know," she said with a smirk.
"Yes we are," KC said. "Riley actually requested a song that her and Lucas really like."
"Do you think they'll get back together today?" Maya asked.
"I don't know," I said. "It's Valentine's Day, so maybe."
"Did you see them on New Years Eve?" KC asked. "I think they may have been talking about it."
"I know Riley's still in love with him," Maya said.
"Really?" KC asked. "She told you that?"
"She didn't have to," she said. "Also she woke up from a dream and said that when I took her the food I ordered when we all went out together."
"Just to clarify," Josh said. "Lucas is the guy that my brother didn't want Riley dating because she was too young right."
"Correct, babe," Maya said.
"So basically, Cory was afraid of her growing up," KC said.
"Yeah," I said. "It actually was really funny how he used to act in class about him."
"Remember when Riley kissed him on the Subway?" Maya asked.
"Yeah, when I kissed your hand," I laughed. I looked back at KC. "Mr. Matthews' gave him a concentrated and intimidating look when Riley gave away that something happened between them."
"He got scared and jumped over desks and ran out of the room," Maya said, laughing.
"Well, that's a dad for you," KC said. "Well, a normal one. Lucas really ran out of the room?"
"Yep," she said.
"Heya!" Riley said as her, Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, and Auggie came into Topanga's. Riley was carrying the cake. Rachel came in after them.
"Hey Riles," Maya said.
"Auggie!" Aaron yelled, running to hug him.
KC's POV
"Those two!" I said to Topanga. "It's like they haven't seen each other in years every time they see each other."
"Well, so do Cory and Shawn," she said.
"True," I said.
Mom and Shawn walked in. "Cory!"
"Shawnie!" Cory yelled. They ran to hug each other.
"Yep," I said.
"How are the babies doing?" Topanga asked mom.
"Kind of surprised they haven't come yet," she said. "Usually twins are early."
"Zay texted me, they're almost here!" Riley said. We turned off the light and hid. A couple of minutes later, we heard the door open. The light turned on. We all jumped up, except mom, she just came out from the back.
"Surprise!" We all yelled. Lucas started crying happy tears.
We all went and gave him hugs.
"Thanks guys!" He said.
"Congrats on a year sober, Luke!" I said.
"Thanks KC," he said. We all hung out and talked and ate cake. After a bit, Farkle went to the stage.
"I'd like to propose a toast to Lucas," he said holding up his punch. "You've come a long way, buddy. I'm proud of you."
"Thanks Fark," Lucas said. "Glad I've still got you by my side."
"I'd also like to propose a toast," Cory said. "I'm also proud of you. You've always been a respectful young man, and even though the alcohol had altered that, the man I see here today has made his way back to that. I'm glad that you fought your addiction, and you're able to say that you're a year sober today."
Everyone toasted to Lucas.
"I think a couple is supposed to perform," Rachel said, raising her eyebrows.
I got my keyboard and we sat in out seats. "This song is dedicated to Lucas from Riley. She said it describes you two," Farkle said.
[KC, Farkle, Both]
Oh, mmm
Oh, mmm
When I felt down
You picked me up
And when I needed it the most
You showed me love
When I was lost
Couldn't find my way
You always found me
You knew just what to say
When my troubles get the best of me
I think about the words that you said to me
And you said
No matter what you're going through
I'll be right next to you
There's nothing that we can't do together
If you ever need a hand to hold
Reach out and I'll grab yours
There's nothing that we can't do together
Oh, mmm
Oh, mmm
When I was down
You'd make me laugh
You never judged me
For what was in my past
When I was scared
You would calm me down
You stood beside me
When no one was around
When my troubles get the best of me
I think about the words that you said to me, oh
No matter what you're going through
I'll be right next to you
There's nothing that we can't do together
If you ever need a hand to hold
Reach out and I'll grab yours
There's nothing that we can't do together
There's nothing that we can't do together
You've been with me through the good times
You stuck with me through the bad
Friends, they come and go
But you're the best
The best I ever had
And all the words you said still echo in my head
And you said
No matter what you're going through
I'll be right next to you
There's nothing that we can't do together (oh oh oh)
If you ever need a hand to hold
Reach out and I'll grab yours
There's nothing that we can't do together
No matter what you're going through
I'll be right next to you
There's nothing that we can't do together (oh oh oh)
If you ever need a hand to hold
Reach out and I'll grab yours
There's nothing that we can't do together
There's nothing that we can't do together
There's nothing that we can't do together
Lucas looked at Riley, sitting next to him. He hugged her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and wrapped his around her waist.
Riley's POV
After the celebration everyone except Lucas and I, and Maya and Josh, left for their Valentine's Day date.
"We're gonna head out now," Josh said.
"Happy Birthday again, Uncle Josh," I said.
"Thanks, Riley," he said. "Congrats on your year sober," he said to Lucas.
"Thanks man, Congrats on being 20," Lucas said back.
"Thanks." Josh and Maya left.
"I'm glad Aaron's going to be over tonight," Lucas said.
"Yeah, he's a lot of fun, isn't he?"
"Yeah, he is," he said. "Would you wanna come over for dinner?"
"Yes," I said.
"Good," he said. "Hey Riley?"
"Yeah?" I asked.
He held my hand. "I love you."
"I love you too," I said.
"Will you be my girlfriend again?"
"Yes," I said. He hugged me, and a laid my head on his chest. "I'm so happy you're better."
"Me too," he said. "And I'm never going to stop fighting, I promise."
"Let's get out of here," I said. We got into his truck. He breathed into his breathalyzer and started the truck.
[The next day]
KC's POV
Riley and Maya stayed over at my place for a sleepover. We went to my car to go to school. We buckled up and I turned the key. The engine wouldn't even crank.
"You've gotta be kidding me," I said.
"Your car won't start?" Maya asked.
"No," I said.
"Let's just take the Subway," Riley suggested.
"Alright," I said. "I'll just figure out what's up after school, I guess."
We walked to the Subway station and got on the Subway.
"So what did you two do last night?" I asked.
"I ate over at Lucas'," Riley said.
"So you're officially back together?" Maya asked.
"Yep," Riley said cheerfully.
"Josh and I went to a dinner and movie," Maya said.
"Farkle and I went out dancing," I said.
"What's going on?" someone behind me said worriedly. I looked out the window and realized we were going fast than usual.
"Guys," I said. Something was wrong. "Grab on to something!" I felt the train tilting, and then it all went black. Last thing I heard was Riley, Maya, and others screaming.
No One's POV
The Subway train derailed and fell off of the elevated tracks. Riley, Maya, and KC are unconscious.
To Be Continued…