Here ya go! Chapter 3! Enjoy and Please Review!

Lucas and Riley pulled up to Lucas's Uncle Buster's house and parked the truck. Lucas got out and went on Riley's side of the truck and opened the door for her.

"Thank you," Riley said as Lucas offered a hand to help her out. Lucas's dad looked through the curtain and waved. Riley and Lucas waved back.

"So, did that guy at Mr. C.D's bother you?" Lucas asked as they walked down the pathway that led to the front porch.

"No, all he did was call me a nosy, little girl when he asked Alex to dance," Riley answered. Just as Lucas and Riley were walking up the steps, a truck pulled in the driveway and a strange man got out. It was the man from C.D's.

"Riley! Run!" Lucas shouted as they ran up the steps. As they neared the door, the strange man stopped chasing them.

"You got away this time, little girl, but I'll get you when the time is right," the man warned as he ran back to his truck.

Before he got in, Lucas shouted, "If you touch her, you're a dead man!" The man just laughed evilly and got in his truck and drove away. As soon as Lucas and Riley were inside, Riley began whimpering.

"Riles, he's not going to hurt you. I'll make sure of it!" Lucas said as he held her fragile, shivering body close to him. Just then, Lucas's dad came up to them along with Lucas's Blue Heeler puppy, Blue, hot on his tail.

"Lucas, who was that man?" he asked. Lucas didn't let go of Riley when he answered.

"While Riley and I were out eating, that same man came up and asked Alex Cahill to dance while I was in the bathroom. Then, Riley told him that the lady didn't want to dance, so he told her to keep her nose in her own business," Lucas said as Blue was begging for attention from Riley.

"Hey, Blue," Riley said as she picked him up and nuzzled his nose on hers. "Who's a good dog? Is Blue a good dog? Yes, he is!" Blue replied by wagging his tail and licking Riley's nose, which earned a laugh from Riley.

"Well, Lucas and Riley, I'm about to go to bed. Will you two be fine?" Lucas's dad asked.

"Yes, dad, we'll be fine," Lucas answered as he slid off his shoes. Then, his dad left to go to bed. Riley put Blue down long enough for her to slip off her shoes. Then, she picked him back up and walked to Lucas's guestroom where she was staying. She shut the door so she could change into some pajamas. When she walked out, Lucas just looked at her with awe. She was wearing a pair of shorts with baseballs on them and a t-shirt that he had given her which said Friar on the back. Lucas thought she was perfect.

"Lucas, what are you staring at?" Riley asked as she petted Blue, who was half asleep.

"I'm still trying to get over how beautiful you are, but you just keep amazing me, so I fall in love with you all over again," Lucas answered as he playfully ran over to her and swept her off of her feet. This caused Blue to wake up and start barking. Riley was laughing the whole time.

"I love you, Riley Matthews," Lucas said as he planted a kiss on top of her head. Blue looked at him with puppy dog eyes. "I love you too, Blue," he said as he patted his head.

"I love you too, Lucas Friar," Riley said as she yawned. Blue was now asleep.

"Riles, are you tired?" Lucas asked.

"Yeah," Riley answered as she yawned once more. So, Lucas carried her to her room and laid her down on the bed. "Lucas, could you lay down with me until I fall asleep?"

"Yes, Riley, I will," Lucas answered as he got into the bed. Blue was laying down beside Riley's side of the bed. Lucas scooted closer to Riley and wrapped her in his embrace. Soon, they both fell asleep, but Riley's sleep was not as peaceful as she had hoped it would be.

-Alex and Walker-

"Thank you for bringing me home, Walker," Alex said as she leaned over and kissed Walker. They were in front of Alex's apartment.

"Anytime, Alex," Walker answered as he gave her a kiss. Soon, Walker got out of the Ram and let Alex out of the truck. He walked her to her door. As soon as she unlocked it, she ushered him in.

"If you want, go make you some coffee," Alex said. "I'm just going to change into my pajamas."

"Okay, Alex," Walker said as he went into the kitchen and made some coffee. As soon as the coffee finished brewing, Alex emerged from her bedroom in a silk nightgown with a cover up. It was lavender color, Walker's favorite color. About ten minutes had passed, and Alex started falling asleep.

"Hey, sleepyhead. I'm about to leave," Walker said as he picked Alex up bridal style and carried her to her room.

"Can you stay at least until I fall asleep? Alex asked with pleading eyes.

"Yeah sure! I don't have to be anywhere tomorrow," Walker answered as he got into the bed with Alex. Soon, Alex fell asleep, and Walker joined her.

How was that? The suspense will start building in the next chapter! Please review and give suggestions!