Icehale: Hey y'all! Here's the next chapter and yes, it is a bit shorter than the rest, but it's definitely more filler than anything, so there you go. I know that filler chapters aren't the best, but they are necessary for the plot of most stories. Anyway, a disclaimer is needed!
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Excerpt from Rosie McGee's Journal
I don't know why, journal, but it seems like he's everywhere. In the park, at Café Hey, even walking outside my apartment building when I'm just about to leave. It's like I can't escape him, no matter what I do! But he said that he was going to catch the next train to California so I suppose I'll only have to put up with him for the next few weeks.
But is it bad that I don't want him to go?
-September 12, 1961
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A few days had passed until Riley and Lucas saw each other again.
It was in Topanga's again, though it wasn't arranged at all. Riley had taken over for Katy, wanting to give her best friend's mother a break from dealing with nasty customers. After promising that her mother wouldn't wait on anyone, Katy had left the café, eager to have some time to herself.
Lucas had come in for a smoothie, not expecting to recognize anyone there. The café was right next to the hotel he was staying at, and he had enjoyed the food he had eaten the last time he had been there.
As Lucas entered, he saw Riley Matthews once again at the counter of Topanga's. Quickly slipping into the shadows, he examined her in the environment she was in.
It was a warm and comforting area to be in, one of the reasons Lucas liked the café as much as he did. Riley seemed to emanate that exact aura, giving her a more radiant and happy glow from the first time he saw her. She seemed to thrive with each positive comment heard around the space.
Lucas didn't dare go in any further and destroy her happiness and joy. So he left.
Just like that.
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Riley was unwillingly accompanying her best friend to the annual festival.
Maya had noticed the quieter attitude Riley had been demonstrating since the cowboy had come around, and she wasn't happy. She figured that taking Riley to the festival would bring her best friend back.
However, neither of them had counted on seeing Lucas in the park.
Lucas had just come to get a breath of fresh air in the most nature filled area in New York he could find. He missed the open fields of Texas and was quite ready to go back. He still had a couple of weeks left, however.
Riley and Maya had split up under the promise to meet back at the bench they were currently at later on. Waving to Maya, Riley melted into the crowds, making her way to the edge of the festival.
As she arrived, Riley gasped silently. She saw Lucas there, a serene look clear on his face. He seemed so much kinder than he had when the two had last met. A sense of peace radiated around him, washing over Riley in a cool breeze.
She watched him quietly, silently analyzing the situation. Was it safe for her to approach? Did he even want her there?
Just as Riley started to sort through the questions she had, and attempted to gather up her courage to approach him, Lucas stood up.
It was unexpected and threw Riley off balance. She slipped back into the crowd, but kept her eyes in his direction. As Lucas looked over the crowd, she froze, thinking he had seen her.
The way his eyes narrowed in her direction definitely seemed that she was correct, but the moment passed and it was too late to figure out what happened. Lucas left the park in the direction of Topanga's, leaving Riley to stare after him in confusion.
"Are you okay, miss?" a stall owner called.
Riley twisted to look back, giving her a nod. Stumbling out of the area, she bit her lip and shook her head slowly.
Lucas Friar had complicated her life far too much.
Icehale: So there's been a few unexpected sightings between Riley and Lucas. We'll have to see how it plays out! As always, review with your opinions! If you liked it, favorite and/or follow! Until next time, my friends!
