Well, we hit over 300 reviews! And Dean Youngblood, of course I forgive you! I can't hold a grudge. You were just stating your opinion. Anyway, well, it's update time! So, as you guys might have seen, I started a new story called I Won't Give Up. You'll have to read it to find out what it is. So, let's get on with Chapter 20 of Vengeance on an Innocent Soul...

Disclaimer: I used to own Girl Meets World, but sadly I woke up and it was a dream...

As they walked to Riley's room, everyone stayed silent. Maya was basically escorting Farkle down the hall while Cory and Topanga were holding hands. Lucas walked ahead of Maya and Farkle and behind Cory and Topanga. As they neared Riley's room, Cory and Topanga stopped.

"Okay, guys, one or two at a time. Topanga and I will go first, and then Maya and Farkle. Lucas, she'll want to see you last," Cory ordered as the three friends sat on the floor beside Riley's door while Cory and Topanga went inside.

Corpanga's View

As they walked in their only daughter's hospital room, they said a silent prayer, hoping and praying that Riley was fine and not seriously injured. When they entered, they found their only daughter asleep with a gauze wrapped around her head and two bandaids on her wrists. As they walked towards the bed, Riley started to stir. Finally, she opened her big, brown chocolate doe eyes.

"Hey, mom and dad. Where am I?" Riley asked as she looked around the room, finally realizing where she was.

"You're in the hospital, Riley. Do you remember anything?" Cory asked as he stepped closer to his daughter. Topanga walked to the other side of the bed and held Riley's left hand and Cory held Riley's right hand.

"I remember being beaten by a really strong guy with dark hair and dark eyes. Then, um, Lucas came in and started to beat up, um, Brandon, that's the name, but Brandon got good shots to Lucas's ribs. Then, rage came through me as I took control and beat up Brandon," Riley explained, putting pieces together as she talked.

"Riley, how bad does it hurt?" Topanga asked as she really took in her daughter's appearance. Her left eye and the whole left side of her face was bruised and swollen, and so was her lip. There was a small bandaid above her black eye.

"It hurts a lot, mom, but it hurts even worse if I cry," Riley answered, looking up at her mother. How she wished she was as strong-willed and powerful as she was. She was always envious of her mom. Then again, being more like her father had its advantages.

"Riley, we're going to go now and let your friends come visit you. Then, later, we'll come back if you want us to," Cory said as he kissed the top of her head. Riley smiled a little and nodded.

"Okay, love you guys," Riley said as her parents walked to the door. They turned to their daughter and smiled.

"Love you too," they said in unison as they walked out of the room. They shut the door and came face to face with three sets of weary eyes, waiting on news for Riley.

"Maya and Farkle, you both can go see Riley now," Topanga said as they walked back to the waiting room, leaving Lucas outside Riley's door.

Faya's View

As the duo walked into the plain yet homey hospital room, they thought about what they were going to say. Soon, they came face to face with their best friend since first grade.

"Hey, Peaches," Riley said. "Hey, Farkle." They both smiled at Riley. She was still the same.

"Hey, honey," Maya responded. She walked over to her best friend and gave her a hug.

"Hey, Riles," Farkle said as he joined in on the hug. As they pulled apart, Maya walked over to the chair on the left side of Riley and pulled it close to the bed.

"Riley, are you okay?" Maya asked slowly, hoping Riley would realize where she was going with this conversation. Farkle caught on as he walked over to Maya and stood behind the chair, putting both hands on either side of Maya, resting on the back of the chair.

"I'm fine," Riley answered, oblivious to the direction that Maya wanted to take this conversation.

"No, Riley, are you really fine?" Farkle asked as he put a comforting hand on Maya's shoulder. Maya placed her hand over Farkle's, hoping that he would understand that was her way of saying 'thank you'.

"Yes! Guys I feel fine!" Riley raised her voice a little, clearly agitated with the repeated question. Maya flinched back, causing Farkle to jump back as well.

"Geez, Honey, you didn't have to yell," Maya said as she regained her composure, removing her hand from on top of Farkle's.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell, but I've already told you that I was fine," Riley answered as she laid her head back against the soft pillows. Maya watched as her best friend relaxed. Maya wasn't fine. She didn't want to say anything to Riley about her appearance, given that Riley was very insecure. She wanted to tell Riley that she looked terrible, but Riley would snap at her and say some things she won't mean to say.

"Well, we have to go. Lucas is going to come in here, okay?" Farkle told Riley as Maya got up and pushed the chair back to its place beside the window.

"Yes, that's fine. I'll see you guys later," Riley said as she closed her eyes, waiting on her boyfriend to see her.

"We love you," they both said in unison. Riley smiled at the two, knowing that they had some 'unofficial thing' going on.

"Love you guys, too," Riley responded as they waved. Finally, they made it out of the door and let Lucas go in.

"How is she, guys?" Lucas asked as he rubbed the back of his neck, something he did when he was nervous.

"She's fine. Go get her, Tiger," Maya said as she patted Lucas on the back. She and Farkle waved to Lucas before they strode down the hall, holding hands as they did so. Lucas laughed and shook his head. Now, he took a deep breath and walked inside of his girlfriend's room.

"Hey, Princess," Lucas said before she could see him.

"Hey, Lucas," Riley responded, not opening her eyes. She heard Lucas's footsteps approach her bed as he began to speak.

"How bad does it hurt?" Lucas asked as he sat at the edge of the bed. Riley opened her eyes and met her boyfriend's emerald green stare. She could stare into his eyes forever and never grow tired of seeing them.

"It hurts, a lot," Riley responded as her headache came back. She winced a little, hoping Lucas wouldn't notice, but he did.

"Princess, you okay?" he asked as he stood up and walked closer to her.

"My.. head.. it hurts pretty bad," Riley answered as she rubbed the temples of her head with her index fingers, careful not to put too much pressure on it.

"Do I need to get a nurse to bring you some medicine?" Lucas asked as he fiddled with her right hand.

"Would it be any trouble?" Riley asked as she looked up to meet his eyes once again.

"Not at all," Lucas responded as he pressed the call button on Riley's remote.

"Yes, may I help you?" asked the nurse on the other end of the line.

"Yes, I need some pain medication for Riley Matthews," Lucas responded as he looked down and back up at Riley.

"Sure, someone is on their way now," the nurse on the other line answered as Lucas ended the call. He placed the remote back down beside Riley. He picked her hand back up and held it in his large, calloused one.

"You know, I really love you," Lucas said as he looked down at their intertwined hands. Riley laughed.

"So you love my hand?" Riley asked as she raised an eyebrow. Lucas looked at her and gave her a playful glare.

"You know who I was talking to," Lucas responded as he winked.

"I love you, too," Riley answered as she laughed. All too soon, the nurse came in with some medicine and some water in a cup and gave it to Riley.

"Here, take this," the nurse ordered Riley. She did as she was told. The nurse looked between the two teens before leaning down to Riley. "This one's a keeper, Miss Matthews." Riley laughed.

"I know," Riley responded as the nurse walked out of the room. As soon as she did, Riley smiled to herself.

"What did she say, Princess?" Lucas asked with his eyebrow raised. Riley smirked at him.

"Wouldn't you like to know," she responded as Lucas huffed and she laughed. He looked down at their hands once again. Then, he looked back up.

"Riley, I don't think I love you anymore," Lucas said, but he knew what he wanted to say next.

"What? Are you breaking up with me!?" Riley asked, shocked.

"I think I'm in love with you," Lucas said, trying not to laugh. Riley punched Lucas in the arm playfully.

"Don't do that again," Riley said as she smiled. Lucas looked at her and looked down at her lips.

"Do I have permission to kiss you right now?" Lucas asked as Riley's smile grew softer and even more innocent than ever.

"Yes, you have my permission to kiss me," Riley responded as Lucas leaned down and slowly captured her lips in a gentle kiss. She put her left hand on his cheek and still held his left hand with her right hand. They slowly pulled apart and smiled at each other.

"You know, I think I'm in love with you, too," Riley said as she removed her hand from Lucas's cheek.

"I'm glad," Lucas responded as a nurse walked in.

"I'm sorry, sir, but visiting hours are over," she said. Lucas looked over to Riley, smiling sadly.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow, Princess," Lucas said as he kissed Riley on the forehead. Then, he kissed her hand, and finally gave her a short but loving kiss on the lips. "I love you."

"I love you, too," Riley responded as she waved to her boyfriend. She sighed and laid back on her pillows, closing her eyes and listening to the sound of cars passing lull her to sleep.

Well, I enjoyed writing this chapter. I hope ya'll enjoy reading it. It's currently like 3:30 and I can't sleep, so I decided to update. I'm going to bed now. But let's see if we can get 215 reviews for the next chapter. If we get more, I'll throw in a cute Rucas one shot that I'm writing and update in two days. I did that today, so can I get a 'What-what!' Well, Goodnight. Technically it's morning but it's still dark, so it's considered night to me.