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Lucas' POV

Her funeral was on a rainy Monday and even though it was raining, she would've said it was beautiful. God, even the weather reminded me of her. It was held inside a big, beautiful church and as it filled, all I could think of was how alone I felt. People walked up to me and gave their condolences but it all blured together into a haze of grey. That was what the world was without her. Grey nothingness. And it was probably worse for The Matthews. They had barely spoken since they were told Riley was dead. Maya was the worst though. She hadn't spoken at all since then and she avoided me like the plague. In fact, the only one from before who would actually speak to me was Farkle. Then again, I hadn't said a word either. And I didn't plan to.

Maya's POV

My best friend was dead. The thought never left my mind, it was always there. She's dead. Riley's dead and there's no coming back. Tears were constantly steaming down my face and my grades had slipped from Ds to Fs. Lucas' had done the same thing, except from As to Fs. We were both pitiful shells of what we used to be. Without Riley…we were empty. We barely spoke and did nothing but stare at the walls or ceilings.

That was, until Mrs. Matthews approached me and asked me to do her a favor. She asked me to read the eulogy. At first, I had tried to refuse but she wouldn't take no for an answer. So that's how I ended up getting roped into this. I had my eulogy all written and memorized when Missy Bradfort decided to show up and act all fake upset.

"Oh Mrs. Matthews, I'm so sorry! I only wish that I could've said good bye to her. She was such a dear friend." I overheard her saying this to Mrs. Matthews and on top of everything else, this was too much. I stalked over to her and slapped her across the face.

"You bitch!" I shouted. "You were horrible to her! Don't come her lying your ass off about how she was your dear friend when everyone hear knows that's just a load of B.S. Now please leave because if you don't mind, I'd like to mourn my best friend in peace."

Missy turned to Lucas. "But…Lucas doesn't want me to leave, does he?" Lucas' eyes burned with hatred.

"Yes, Missy. I do want you to leave. You hurt Riley and that makes me hate you." I didn't know Lucas could say things like that. "Leave. Now." The look of shock on Missy's face was priceless but I couldn't properly enjoy it without my little plant. Missy turned and left in a huff and we continued on with the funeral.

Eventually, it was time for me to say the eulogy. As I walked up, I could feel everyone's eyes on me. I paused at Riley's casket and kissed her on the forehead then continued to the podium.

"Riles was my best friend in the whole world." I paused for a minute to collect myself. "She always made me smile even when I thought that I'd never smile again. She was always there for me in her quirky, awkward way and she always lent a hand to anyone who needed it. I don't know why she was taken from this earth. I need her. I need you Riley, you're my best friend, please come back…please." I started to sob up there at the podium and Dr. Turtleneck came up and held me in his arms for a moment before he helped me back to my seat. I looked at the casket then at Hopalong and I could tell we both had the same idea.

Meet me in Central Park at midnight. I mouthed to him. Lucas nodded his head silently. The funeral finished and Uncle Boing, Mr. Matthews, Farkle, Shawn, and Lucas carried the casket to the plot. Not surprisingly, Lucas threw himself onto the casket and wouldn't let go.

"No! Riley, come back! I love you!" The tendons were standing out in Ranger Rick's neck as Shawn and Mr. Matthews held them back, their own tears making their faces shine, as they lowered the casket into the ground and covered it.

(Time lapse)

Lucas' POV

Maya and I met up in Central Park at midnight, both with the same idea in our minds. We need to be with Riley. We had each brought a gun that we had found hidden in our apartments and said our good byes to each other.

"Good bye, Ranger Rick." She smiled.

"Good bye, Maya." And then we pulled the trigger.

I woke up in bed panting. I looked at the clock and saw that it was two thirty in the morning. I grabbed my phone and dialed Riley's number.

"Hello?" A still half-asleep Riley said. I just started to cry on the other end. Riley was okay. My Riley was okay.

"Lucas?" She had woken up when she heard my sobs.

"I-I had a bad dream." I managed to get out.

"What was it about?" She asked innocently, just like her brother had.

"You." I paused for a minute. "You were in a subway crash and I rescued you and they took you to the hospital and you died after you said you'd be my girlfriend." She was silent for a moment before she said the sweetest words ever.

"The window's unlocked if you want to come over."

"I'll be there in five minutes." Riley was confused.

"But you live twenty minutes away."

"Don't underestimate someone in love, Riles." I stopped, realizing what I just said. Riley was quiet for a minute before she said "I love you too. Now are you coming or what?" And I smile.

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