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When they reached the P*lace Stacy peaked thru the doors and saw her sister sitting at the counter.
"Looks like Renee is already here."
"When is she not the first person to arrive?"
"She's been first my whole life, tell me about it."
The two best friends walked thru the double doors and greeted Renee. They ordered some sodas and caught up on each other's day while they waited for everyone else.
"Ryan texted to say he and Lucas are about five minutes away."
"Great sis and Devon emailed me today. Her train should have already arrived so she should be here soon."
"Hey guys."
"Hey."
"Hi Riley."
"Hey Riley."
"Can I ask you something Stacy?"
"Sure Riley. What's up?"
"Do you think Lucas could maybe meet the new Kids Inc later? I told them he was coming tonight and they are all super excited."
"I don't think he would mind that. You should ask him when he gets here."
"Thanks Stacy. Will do."
"No problem."
Suddenly Stacy felt Ryan's arm around her waist, he kissed her behind the ear and whispered.
"You looked so beautiful thru the window. I missed you all day."
Stacy turned to face her boyfriend, making sure they were still close enough for his arms to stay around her. She laced her fingers thru his hair.
"I missed you too."
"Aww Stacy. Are you telling Ryan you missed me?"
Stacy looked over Ryan's shoulder and saw Lucas standing there, his arms wide open, ready for a hug. Stacy walked towards him.
"Of course! What else would I be telling my boyfriend?!"
They hugged. Rashaan, Riley and Renee cleared their throats.
"Care to introduce your best friend?"
"I'm sorry guys. Lucas this is Rashaan, my best friend."
"It's great to meet you. I'm a huge fan of your music."
"Nice to meet you too. Ryan and Stacy speak very highly of you."
"I would expect nothing less."
"Haha. They did also mention you are very self confident."
"Always have been always will be."
"That's the way to be man. You need to believe in yourself before anyone else is going to believe in you."
"I like this guy."
Ryan and Stacy just laughed.
"And Lucas this is my sister Renee."
"Hi, so nice to meet you Lucas."
"Likewise. Where are your boys?"
"They couldn't come tonight. They have school tomorrow. But I'm gonna try to have everyone over to my house before you leave so you will meet them then."
"And this is Riley. Maker of the world's best milkshakes!"
"Ryan exaggerates...a little. It's a pleasure to meet you Lucas."
"The pleasure is mine. Ryan never shuts up about the food and ice cream here. You would think LA has no restaurants!"
"I know there are restaurants in LA. I'm just saying nothing in LA comes close to the P*lace!"
"Well with such high praise from Ryan I wonder if you would do me a favor Lucas?"
"Sure. What?"
"The new kids of Kids Inc would love to meet you."
"I would love too! Ryan and Stacy should come too...I wouldn't be here without them."
"Great. They are back stage now. Do you two remember how to get backstage?"
"Riley?!" The couple said in unison
"Ok. Ok. I had to ask."