Totally bombed my physics exam x'D In other news, WHO WATCHED GIRL MEETS NEW YEARS?! OMG, I was kinda hoping for some Rucas in the end :( but the way he got jealous over her was so cute *sorry for any spoilers* ~sigh~ I had to re-write this entire chapter twice, because the first two times, I realize it was just… an M rated scene. Like no love, just lust. So hopefully, I've added enough emotion in there to make you guys go 'aww' not 'gross.'

believeinyourdreems: the wedding? Oh, it's in the next chapter, not this one. I can't wait to write it either!

Caroli: Oh me too! :D haha, hi 5!

LittleMissTeacup: I'm reading this alright ;) I'm so glad I made someone do something productive! :D Omg, I'm sure you're a great writer! Maybe even better than me. Do you have an account on wattpad?

DuskWolf713: Thanks:D Lol, here ya go.

zazzypipes: oh, me too! How exciting would that be ?!

Sorry.

"I'm oxygen and he's dying to breathe."
― Tahereh Mafi, Shatter Me

He suddenly pulled his hand back, reaching out into his pocket. He breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank God it's still there."

Riley raised her eyebrows, silently asking him what he was talking about. He grinned, pulling out a small flask.

Her eyes widened in disbelief. "Where did you get that?"

"Zay and I stole it from the hotel kitchen."

Her mouth hung open as he opened the top and took a sip. "You're cold and wet. I don't think getting drunk is the best idea right now."

"Getting drunk helps you stay warm."

"So does going back to the hotel and changing your clothes!" she hit his chest as he took another sip.

"I wanna stay here with you. Longer."

Another close breeze made him shiver. "You're so stupid. Why did you do that?" she asked, referring to him jumping in the water.

"To prove I could." He grinned.

She, in turn, scowled. "That was stupid and irresponsible, not to mention the risk—" He brought her lips closer to hers and kissed her, cutting her off. He tasted like mint. And beer.

It was just as good as the first time. Maybe even better. "Gosh, you're so warm." He said when they broke apart, wrapping her closer.

She scrunched her nose, deciding not to show him how much she loved it. "You're getting my clothes wet!"

He laughed. "Would you prefer it if I let you go?"

"Touché." She murmured into his chest. "But we have to go. You need to change, or you'll get sick."

"I'll risk getting sick for a few more moments with you." He yawned sleepily.

She rolled her eyes. A few more moments wouldn't matter if she had to take the blame for him coughing like a maniac tomorrow.

She slowly untangled herself from him and got up. He frowned, chugged down the contents of the flask one last time and put it in. "I said it's alright."

"I said it's not." She held out a hand for him to take. He narrowed his eyes, but did.

"It's cold." He stated.

"It's your own fault." Why was he being such a kid? Was he already intoxicated?

"Why would you let me jump?" he whined.

"I warned you not to. And I didn't think you would actually do it!"

He stumbled a little, but she caught his arm. She hoped he wouldn't puke like last time. Or at least wait until he got back to his room.

His mumbled something incoherent which she didn't quite catch. His words were slurred and sluggish.

"Did you say something?" asked Riley.

He put his fingers on his lips, and didn't say anything. The walk back was long and cold. Especially now since her clothes were damp. She tried to keep Lucas steady by wrapping her arms around his waist, but he kept stumbling every two feet.

"Dang. What was that in that flask?" It couldn't have been just beer if he was so intoxicated by just a little of it.

"Good stuff." He winked. "Shh, don't tell Riley."

Riley almost rolled her eyes. "Let's get you to your room, buddy."

She tried to walk them through the lobby as discreetly as possible, but somebody caught them.

"Hey guys," Josh looked taken back. "What are you..."

"Um, just came back from the beach." Riley smiled quickly. Lucas rubbed his eyes and looked up like a little kid.

He broke from Riley's grasp and peered at Josh. "Do I know you?"

Josh laughed and turned his attention to Riley. "Is he drunk?"

Riley nodded awkwardly, grabbing Lucas's arm. "Let's go." She snapped at him.

"Have fun up there," Laughed Josh. "And I would advise using condoms."

She glared daggers at him. He just winked back.

The elevator was eerily quiet. Not because of the lack of music, but because Lucas didn't say anything.

"Why are you looking at me?" she said, noticing his intense gaze for the third time.

"Cuz you're pretty." He smiled.

She smiled a little. Just a little.

The elevator dinged and she half-dragged him into the hallway. "Okay, Lucas. Promise me you'll change your clothes once you're in your room. I don't want you getting sick."

He frowned. "I want you to come in with me."

"In your room?" She instantly shook her head.

He pouted. "Come on, please."

He probably won't be able to change his clothes by himself in this state. She sighed. "Okay. But just for a minute, okay?"

But he wasn't even listening anymore. He went to the door and opened it, waiting for Riley to enter.

Once they were in, he closed the door behind them. The room was pretty similar to hers, the only difference being the messy bed sheets on his part.

Throwing him one last glance, she went over to where his small bag lay on the right side of his bed, and unzipped it, pulling out a sweatshirt and trousers. He hadn't bothered unpacking, since they were only staying for two nights.

"Here." She said, walking up to him and handing him the clothes.

"What do I do with these?" he asked with a puzzled expression.

"You put them on." She said. She wasn't going to lose her patience with him.

"Oh."

He began taking his shirt off, and Riley got a glimpse of the hard muscles and the contour of his stomach before she asked him to stop. "Do it in the bathroom."

"Why?" he finished taking the rest of his shirt off. "Afraid you're going to see something you'll like?" he smirked.

Heat rushed to her cheeks. "What? No! It's just more private and—" He cut her off again, grabbing her hands and pushing her roughly against the wall.

"Ow." She whined. "That hurt."

"You can't possibly be hurting more than me." he stated. There was a double meaning in his words, and it made her blush ever harder.

He trapped her there with both his arms, his face inching closer by the second. "Tell me this has no effect on you." He said, his eyes gazing hungrily over her collarbone.

He began leaving feather kisses on her jawbone, travelling down towards the crook of her neck. There were butterflies in her stomach. She realized she had been anticipating something. Every touch left her wanting more.

He parted his lips slightly, and she could feel his hot breath on her skin. She tried to move, but he had her cornered.

She tensed up as his hands slowly travelled down her sides. She still couldn't move- his body held her there. His hands stopped on her waist, holding her close. He pushed her hair out of the way and gently kissed the delicate skin on her neck.

She couldn't help gasping. He looked up at her through hooded eyes and smirked. "There we go." He whispered huskily. He began sucking on the same spot, tugging the skin lightly with his lips.

"That's gonna leave a mark." She muttered. He ran his tongue over the same spot one more time before enveloping her lips with his own.

The kiss was urgent, hungry. Like he wanted something he couldn't have. She moved her hands towards his neck and rested them there, gently tugging at his hair.

He suddenly stopped, pulling back. His hands left her sides abruptly. "Did I do something wrong?" she whispered

He looked up at her, and his eyes seemed more vulnerable than she had ever seen them. "I'm so sorry." He said.

"For what?" You already know.

He didn't answer, but apologized once again, taking a step forward and burying his face in the crook of her neck. Riley felt something warm drip down her skin. He was crying.

"Hey, what's wrong?" she said as gently as she could, taking his face in both her hands.

"I-I hurt you." He sniffed. "If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't have got so close to dying."

Riley knotted her brows together and sighed. "You already apologized for that, and I forgave you."

He rubbed his eyes with the back of his sleeve. "I don't think I can ever forgive myself." Those words half broke her from inside.

"It's no use." She chose her words carefully. "Dwelling on the past. We have to learn to move on."

He took a shaky breath, wrapping his arms around her, then suddenly yawning.

"You're tired." She smiled weakly. "You should get some sleep."

He nodded, letting her go and walking over to the bed. He settled himself in.

"Now scoot so I can cuddle you." She said. He grinned, making space for her. Once he was in, he pulled the blankets over the both of them, and she put an arm around his waist. His skin was a little cold to the touch, but that didn't matter. What mattered was she finally had him next to her, and she couldn't be happier.

Hey guys, I'm thinking of renaming this book. Anyone got any good names I could use? Also, could you guys recommend any like, Rucas fanfics? I'm not good at the whole searching for a fanfic thing, but I really want to read one! zazzypipes, which one was the one you were talking about, the one where they go to Portugal?

Anyways, see ya next time.

Love you guys :D