So, I left you at a cliffhanger last time. Well, now, I'm bringing you chapter 5! Enjoy!

"Daddy!" Riley screamed. The power had just went off and Riley couldn't see anything. Then she heard the miraculous sound of her little brother's voice.

"Riley! Lucas! Dad!?" screamed Auggie as he carefully descended the stairs. He was brushing his teeth when the lights went out. Riley walked toward her brother in the dark. She ran into a few things, but she finally made it to the bottom of the stairs.

"Here I am, Auggie. Just keep walking," said Riley calmly as she held out her arms for her little brother. Finally, after what seemed like forever, Auggie made his way into Riley's arms.

"Riley!" Lucas screamed. Lucas was looking at the phone when the power went out. He was going through the messages and didn't hear Riley call his name the first time. Finally, he heard her angelic voice.

"I'm beside the stairs, Lucas," said Riley as she stood where she was with her little brother.

"Kids!?" Cory yelled as he had fainted from being scared. (Typical Cory) He waited for an answer.

"We are all over here by the stairs, Dad," said Riley as Lucas made his way towards her with Cory not far behind him. Lucas found Riley's arm in the dark and reached for her hand. Cory made it over to them seconds later. He wrapped Auggie in his arms.

"Riley, turn on your phone flashlight," whispered Lucas. Riley reached for her phone only to find it missing.

"Lucas, I don't have my phone," said Riley as she held Lucas's hand. Riley had taken off her jacket when Lucas had come over, but now she was cold. She started shaking.

"Are you cold, Princess?" asked Lucas as he pulled her into a hug and tried to give off some of his body heat.

"Whatever you are doing, Mr. Friar, I still don't approve of it!" Cory yelled in the dark. "Here's your phone, Riley." Cory gave Riley her phone. Riley immediately turned on the flashlight.

"Okay, Lucas, go get your phone. It's on the coffee table. Dad, you and Auggie go to your bedroom and watch a movie on the portable DVD player," commanded Riley as she shined the flashlight over to where the DVD player was and the movies. Auggie quickly picked out The Great Mouse Detective and grabbed the portable DVD player. He and Cory walked to the bedroom and shut the door. Lucas had gotten his phone and was headed towards Riley when Riley received a text.

Are you alone?

"Riley, who was that?" asked Lucas as Riley stood there and stared at her phone. Lucas took the chance to get her phone and read the text. When he did, he gave Riley back her phone and pulled her in for a hug. After the shock had subsided, Riley wrapped her arms around Lucas and hugged him back. No words were needed in this special moment. Well, it was ruined by another text coming from Riley's phone.

I'm worried about you, Babe. You never text me back. I dreamed about you last night, and we were together. We were on the perfect date. I was glad that school got cancelled because now I can text you all day. You don't have to respond. Well, actually, you do. I love hearing your voice and I wish that one day you and I will be together. Love you!

"Lucas, he's obsessed!" Riley said as she fell to her knees and cried. She hadn't cried since this whole thing started. She wanted it to be over. Lucas quickly scrambled to the ground and picked Riley up, bridal style and laid her on the couch. He got his phone out and looked for candles and a lighter. Sure enough, there were three candles and a lighter sitting on the dining room table. He grabbed all three and the lighter and brought them to the coffee table. He lit all three candles. He looked around for more. While he was looking, he started talking to Riley.

"If he doesn't leave you alone, Riley, then we are going to have to give him what he wants," said Lucas as he found two more candles. As he was walking back to the table, he heard Riley gasp.

"Lucas! He wants me! I am YOUR girlfriend! How could you say that!?" Riley yelled at him as lit the other two candles. Now, the room was light enough to where you could see some of your surroundings.

"You didn't let me finish," Lucas said as he sat down on the couch. "We need to make a plan just in case he tries something and no one is around to protect you."

"Okay," said Riley as she laid her head down in Lucas's lap. She took the blanket that was on the back of the couch and covered herself. Lucas stroked Riley's hair and watched her eyes as the glowed in the candlelight. They were lost in each other's eyes, not caring who was watching. Lucas picked Riley's head up off of his lap.

"Sit up," Lucas said sweetly. Riley did as she was told. She turned and gave a small smile to her boyfriend. Their hot chocolate was still on the table and it wasn't cold, so Riley grabbed her glass and started drinking it. Lucas watched her like a hawk, but Riley didn't notice. She finally looked up and noticed Lucas watching her like she was prey.

"What are you staring at, Cowboy?" said Riley as she laughed and set her glass down on the coffee table.

"You just look absolutely stunning," said Lucas as he let out a deep breath. "I imagined this moment in a secluded place in the park, with twinkling lights and all, but this is as close as I'm going to get right now." Lucas watched her as she furrowed her eyebrows and immediately responded.

"What are you talking about?" Riley said confused. Then, it hit her like a ton of bricks. She kept her cool though.

"Riley, I love spending time with you. When I called you last night, I wanted to yell words that I don't think would've been right to store in my book of moments. Riley, ever since I met you, I've become a better person, and you managed to help me. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I love you. I've loved you ever since we tried to make our first relationship work." Lucas had said all of that and that was not what Riley was expecting at all. She had a look of utter shock on her face. "Well, are you going to say something or just sit there?" asked Lucas as his nerves started to rise. What if she didn't love him back?

"Lucas, even though I don't know what love is, I know that what I have with you is so special to me. I never want to lose you. You were my first crush, first kiss, first date, first boyfriend, first ex-boyfriend, and first breakup and get back together. If I knew what love was, then I could repeat those same three words to you," said Riley honestly. She didn't know what love was. She had never experienced it before. Now, here's her boyfriend pouring his heart and soul out to her.

"Love is when you think non stop about someone, and you can't go a day without talking to them. It's a feeling you get deep down in your stomach that makes you so afraid yet so happy. I feel that when I'm with you," Lucas said as he reached out for his girlfriend's hands. He took her hands in his and stared into her chocolate orbs, waiting for an answer.

"Then, I love you. I started feeling that way after our breakup, and I wanted to tell you about it, but we weren't together," Riley said as she stared back into her boyfriend's emerald green orbs.

"Then, that's another first for us; our first 'I love you's'," said Lucas as he leaned in and kissed his girlfriend softly. Riley's phone buzzed, but she wasn't about to ruin this special moment. Riley kissed Lucas back as she wrapped her arms around his neck and he put his hands on her waist. He was careful not to put too much pressure on her. He leaned over, still kissing her, and took her in his arms. As their lips parted, Riley let out a small giggle as Lucas stood up with her in his arms and her legs wrapped around his waist.

"What's so funny?" asked Lucas, trying to sound serious. Watching his girlfriend laugh wasn't helping, either. Finally, they controlled their laughing. Lucas kissed Riley one more time and gently set her down. Riley looked up as they parted and stared into his eyes as he did the same with her. Riley's phone buzzed once again, and she checked it. Both were from the mysterious guy. She read them both.

Too bad I wasn't your first boyfriend! I miss you talking to me!

YOU AREN'T ANSWERING ANY OF MY TEXTS! I'M WORRIED ABOUT YOU, AND YOU JUST DECIDE TO IGNORE ME!? As much as I want you to be mine, I would at least expect a message from you. I'll see you at school tomorrow. This isn't my last text to you, though.

As Riley finished reading the texts, she gave Lucas her phone. As he read the messages, his face turned red, he clenched his jaw, and balled up his fist until his knuckles were white. Lucas gave Riley back her phone. Seconds later, the power came back on.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Maybe we will see some of mystery guy next chapter! Hope you enjoyed the Rucas! Let's get these reviews up to 60 before Friday! I'll be busy with Spanish tomorrow and Thursday, but I may can get some writing time in! You may not know this, but I write because you review my stories. When I see 'UPDATE' or something like that, it drives me to write sooner. So, just remember to tell your friends to review and read this. You too! Bye, Loves! :) :) :) :) :)