Hi guys, welcome to another installment. I'm pleased to report that the fic is doing well, and I hope it will continue to do so. Now the wedding planning is going quite smoothly so far for Farkle and Riley. So, I think it's time to give Lucas and Maya sometime in the spotlight.
It's a strange thing with trying new things, sometimes they can turn out to become the most amazing experiences one can ever have. However, they can also become ones you'll regret for the rest of your life. The latter was the current situation at Riley and Farkle's house.
''' Uggh'' Riley groaned as she joined Farkle in bed.
'' Why did we try that?'' Farkle asked, a cold washcloth on his forehead.
'' I thought Ethiopian food would be fun, boy was I wrong'' Riley said.
'' Yeah, lucky for me I stopped hurling an hour ago'' Farkle said.
Riley lifted the cloth and put a thermometer to his head that she kept on her nightstand.
'' 103, looks like neither of us are going out today'' Riley said.
'' Well what're we going to do? We have to go to the florist and organize the flowers for next year'' Farkle said before getting up.
'' We have most of our wedding party babe, we can put Lucas and Maya to that task'' Riley suggested.
'' Are you sure? Maya's pregnant and Lucas is up to his eyeballs in patients.''
'' First of all, Maya's pregnant not crippled and secondly Lucas doesn't work on Sundays.''
'' Fine once I come back from getting water I'll call him.''
A few minutes passed by before Farkle came back, wondering what was taking him so long Riley went into the kitchen to check on him.
'' Farkle, baby are you OK?''
'' Yeah I'm fine, but remember when I said I hadn't thrown up in an hour?''
'' Yes.''
'' Reset the clock.''
'' Ok this is proof that we need to phone the Friars'' Riley marched into their room and phoned Maya.
'' Hey Sweetie what's up?'' Maya answered.
'' You're in a good mood, what's the occasion?''
'' My most recent painting just sold for 3 million'' Maya said nonchalantly.
'' That's amazing peaches. New topic, can I ask you for something?''
'' I guess, what's this about?''
'' Well you know how Farkle and I like to try new restaurants in our area?''
'' Yeah, I remember being dragged to the Korean place, best food ever.''
'' Well Farkle and I tried a new Ethiopian restaurant down the street and it didn't end well.''
'' Oof, how bad.''
'' I'm throwing up every 20 minutes and Farkle has a fever.''
'' Oh, I'm sorry sweetie what can I do?''
'' Well since you're my matron of honor and Lucas is Farkle's best man, could you guys please go to our florist for us, I'll text you the order and everything.''
'' Riles it's Ok to be honest, Lucas was wondering when you guys would ask us to do something for you. I have an ultrasound at 6 but we can definitely do it this afternoon, does that work?''
'' Definitely, thanks peaches''
'' Anytime sweetie.''
Riley hung up the phone , texted their order to Maya then went back to bed only to see Farkle sound asleep.
-x-
'' Hey ranger Rick, can I ask you something?'' Maya asked as the pair drove to the florist.
'' Sure, what's up short stack?''
'' Don't call me that Friar. I was going to ask why you still drive this 2nd hand FORD
Ranger?''
'' What, you don't like my taste?'' Lucas teased.
'' Yes, but that's not the point.''
'' It's the truck I bought when I went to high school. It's a bit old but it's reliable, it's a memory. We went on our first date after we got back together in it, remember?''
'' How could I forget? You took me to a horror movie and expected me to get scared.''
'' Yeah, that didn't work out too well'' Lucas chuckled.
'' If by not so well, you mean you kept calling me at 3 AM for a week because you were scared of evil spirits then yes I agree'' Maya smiled sarcastically.
'' Well we're here'' Lucas said. '' Amazon florist.''
The flower shop at first glance appeared to be a small hole-in-the-wall type of establishment.
As the pair walked in the were surprised to see a large assortment of flowers surrounding quite a large room. At the front desk, there was large, muscular man with black hair.
'' Uh hi, I'm Lucas Friar and this is my wife Maya Friar'' Lucas introduced them.
'' Hey there, how can I help you today?'' the man asked.
'' We're here to finalize an order for Riley Matthews and Farkle Minkus'' Maya answered.
'' Hold on'' the man put on a pair of reading glasses that were attached to beaded strings. '' Oh yeah, the wedding for next year September, sure follow me.''
The man led the pair to another room which was in fact an office. Sitting down at a desk a piece of paper was put in front of them.
'' OK so the couple never specified what the wanted, all that happened was that Ms. Matthews said, and I quote: Which ever ones are prettiest.''
'' That's our Riley. She texted us hers and Farkle's choices though'' Maya said pulling her phone out.
'' Terrific, please select the boxes to state which flowers you'd like''
Looking at the checklist Maya couldn't believe how many choices there were. She was quite sure some of them were even made up.
Lucas took Maya's phone and saw the order. Riley specified white and blue flowers but not any names.
'' Sir can we please have blue and white roses?'' Lucas asked.
'' That's a strange order. Most people choose red or white roses but I'm glad someone finally appreciates the lesser known beauty of the blue rose'' the man said.
'' Well our friends are pretty unusual so…'' Maya said, shrugging.
'' Well how many will you be needing, Amazon florist hasn't done that many weddings before'' the man said.
'' Can we get exactly half blue and half white please?'' Maya asked.
'' I love how polite you are Mrs. Friar'' the man complimented.
'' Thanks, can I please ask your name?'' Maya responded.
'' Peter Bread'' he said.
Maya tried to laugh but Lucas gave her a nudge.
'' Well, we can certainly arrange that for you. Now how many stems would you like for centerpieces, bouquets and for the groom?'' Peter asked, a pen in his hand.
The pair looked at each other and nodded.
'' 23 for bouquet , 26 for centerpieces and 1 for the groom'' Lucas said confident that he had understood Maya.
Peter scribbled onto a piece of paper, '' Ok that's all done, now I'll just send the invoice to Farkle.''
'' ok, thanks for your time'' Maya said as she waved goodbye to him.
-x-
'' Well that went well'' Lucas said as he sat down in his favorite recliner at his and Maya's home.
'' Yeah, we got to do some matron of honor and best man duties'' Maya added as she sat down next to him.
'' I wonder how those two are doing, I hope their feeling better'' Lucas said.
'' Let's see for ourselves'' Maya said as she dialled a number on her phone.
-x-
5 hours ago at Riley and Farkle's house
Farkle had recently woken up from his nap and was feeling much better. He then went into the living room where Riley was watching re-runs of a soap opera called The Woods.
'' No Jack don't go in there, Martha's the village killer!"' Riley cried out.
'' Hey'' Farkle smiled at her as he leaned against the wall.
'' Oh hey baby, are you feeling better?''
'' 100%, I checked my temperature and I'm a normal 97.5.''
'' That's great, I'm also better thanks for asking'' Riley smirked.
'' Sorry Riles, how're you?''
'' Much better thanks. I was thinking we could go over the music for the wedding now?''
Farkle eagerly took a seat beside her and paused the TV.
'' So what were you thinking, I know what I want as our first dance song'' Riley said.
'' Oh? And what would that be?''
'' You're the reason by Callum Scott'' Riley answered as if it were obvious.
'' Well I think I know what should be playing when you walk down the aisle'' Farkle replied.
'' Shouldn't that be my decision?''
'' Shouldn't our first dance be my decision as well?'' Farkle smirked.
'' Touché, what've you got?''
'' A thousand years from Twilight.''
'' I love those movies'' Riley commented.
'' That's why I chose that song. It was the summer of our senior year and we were watching it at my place, you fell asleep on me'' Farkle smiled at her.
'' You wanna know why I chose that song for our first dance?'' Riley asked.
'' Sure.''
'' Our first major fight as a couple. We wanted to transfer schools we were so mad at each other. But we realized that the love we have for each other overrides everything.''
'' Really? I thought it was the make out session we had when we made up that fixed that problem'' Farkle joked earning a punch from Riley.
'' So what about the rest of the music, we can't just have two songs playing'' Farkle asked.
'' Glad you asked. While you were asleep I took the liberty of printing out a list of songs'' Riley reach under the coffee table and pulled out a list.
Some of the songs were:
. Love Story - Taylor Swift
. Closer - Chainsmokers
. 18 - One Direction
. I fell in love with my best friend - Jason Chen
. Loved you before I met you – Savage Garden
. A million dreams- Hugh Jackman
. A thousand Years- Christina Perri and Steve Kazee
. Could it be – Christi Carlson Romano
. You belong with me- Taylor Swift
. Moments like this – The Afters
. You look so beautiful in white – Westlife
. I wanna grow old with you – Westlife
. You raise me up- Josh Groban
. Beauty and the Beast- Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson
. At the Beginning- Richard Marx and Donna Lewis
. Nothing's gonna stop us now- Starship
'' Wow Riles these are some great choices, how'd you pick them?''
'' They all remind me of you and myself.''
'' Well I can't wait to dance with you to them'' Farkle smiled.
And now
Riley was currently reading on the couch when her phone rang.
'' Hey Peaches, how was the florist?''
'' I'm fine Riley thanks for asking''
'' Sorry, let me try again. Hi Maya how're you''
'' Great thanks sweetie. The florist was great but life rolled him a zero name wise''
'' How's that?''
'' His name is Peter Bread''
Riley laughed hysterically, '' Wow, that's awful. So what flowers did you get?''
'' Blue and white roses''
'' Ok, why?''
'' The white ones represent budding love, new beginnings and purity.''
'' Ok and the blue ones?''
'' Attaining the impossible'''
'' And how does that tie into our wedding?''
'' You guys are engaged, there was a time when you guys weren't dating but still had feelings for each other. Our whole group began to give up hope until the day that Farkle asked you out.''
'' Huh. I never thought of it that way, thanks Maya.''
'' Anytime Riles, so are you guys feeling better?''
'' A lot thanks, but we're never trying that place again.''
'' I'd assume so.''
'' Take care Maya''
'' You too Riley''
Riley hung up and looked at her fiancé with a happy stare.
'' Riley, you're staring'' Farkle stated.
'' Can't help it'' Riley said as she snuggled into his chest.
Well this went well. I really like Lucaya so I felt it needed a place in this story. Also I originally wanted this to be the previous chapter's story but that one kind of wrote itself.
