Here is the next chapter.
Scene synopsis: After Lucy has settled into her apartment which she shares with Riker she is getting ready to attend her first major interview after her pilot episode aired in the US and was a massive hit with viewers. She is travelling to the studio with Riker to meet Curt and Grant. During the interview a couple of the boys drops a bombshell on their friends.
I wake up and look at the alarm clock. 9:30am. I then remember that me, Curt, Riker and Grant had an interview today. Quickly I get out of bed and walk into the bathroom. I turn on the tap and step under the spray in an attempt to calm myself. Don't worry. You're not going to be alone. You have the guys. They will keep an eye on you. I think as I come out of the shower half an hour later. I dress in a pair of black skinny jeans with a plain white top with assorted jewellery. I pull my black ankle boots on before heading to the kitchen to see Riker making breakfast.
"Morning" I say as I join him.
"Morning" he replies before giving me a quick kiss and leaving me to finish off breakfast while he gets ready. I watch him go. I can't help but smile to myself. Okay I know what you're thinking. Riker? I will admit that I have a SMALL crush on the blonde. As he leaves my eyes are drawn to his ass. I mentally slap myself. C'mon Luce. There is no way that he would go for you. He would just feel awkward around you because you have the sexual appeal of a penguin. I am taken out of my thoughts by him re-entering the room with no shirt on.
"Do you know where my checked shirt is?" he asks as I turn back to the breakfast.
"Ummm... I think it is in the ironing" I answer trying not to blush.
"Damn"
"I could iron it if you want" I say.
"Do you mind?" He asks
"Course not. That's what friends do right?" I reply as he leaves the room again. I stare at where he was for a few seconds longer before getting the shirt and starting to iron it. Oh my God. He is seriously good-looking. Yeah... you know how I said I had a SMALL crush on him? I lied I have been falling for him for at least two months now. So... Yeah... Not that small of a crush. I finish ironing his shirt I take it to his room. I knock the door twice before opening it slightly causing him to turn to me.
"Here you go" I say as I enter further into the room and hand him the shirt.
"Thanks" He murmurs before flashing a flawless smile at me. I smile back before leaving him to finish getting ready.
After we had our breakfast we made our way to the studio. Riker said that he would drive because at this point I was REALLY nervous and I thought that if I drove us there we would end up in hospital or dead. I sit in the passenger seat rubbing my hands together and trying to keep my mind off the interview.
"Nervous?" Asks Riker.
"Yeah. How did you guess. You must be frickin' Sherlock Holmes" I snap. I then realise how blunt and bitchy I sound. "Sorry. I get kinda snappy when I am nervous" I add. Riker looks over at me and places his hand on mine.
"Don't worry. We will be there for you. Okay?" he soothes. I nod at him before turning on the radio. I always find that music can calm me down. As one song starts to fill the car I start to sing along with it.
I find a map and draw a straight line
Over rivers, farms and state lines
The distance from me to where you'd be
It only fingerless that I see
I touch the place
Where I'd find your face
My fingers increases
Of distant far places
When the chorus kicks in I am no longer singing on my own. Riker had picked out the low harmony and was now singing with me. The song finished and we both looked at each other. The car had stopped because of traffic. Then, before I know what is happening, Riker leans over the gap that was between us and softly presses his lips against mine. When my brain catches up with me all I can think is 'Oh my God Riker Fucking Lynch is kissing you. HE LIKES YOU BACK! I begin to deepen the kiss and I feel one of his hands supporting my head. I don't know how long we were kissing for but we only stopped when the car behind us became very irritated and honked his horn to get us to move. Riker pulled away and continued to drive.
"That... That was quite something" I say when I had recovered enough to form a complete sentence.
"Yeah. It was wasn't it?" He said quietly. We then spend the rest of the journey in perfect silence.
"Lucy! Riker! You guys are finally here!" Curt exclaimed when we arrived outside the studio.
"Sorry. Traffic was hell" Riker says sheepishly. He then gave me a quick mischievous wink as we enter the studio.
"Now Glee is back for it's fifth season and we are very privileged to have some of the cast with us. Please welcome R5's Riker Lynch, CSI's Grant Gustin, Curt Mega and Lucy Taylor!" Ellen introduces as we make our way on stage. Smiling and waving as we take our seats. "So Lucy you are the newest edition to the show. It must be kind of daunting" she says
"Yeah. It really was. I thought that when I signed onto be in the show, which I have been a massive fan of, I thought I was only going to be an extra or a very small part. However I have been signed to be in each episode as a main character which is amazing" I answer.
"And the Warblers seem to be having a lot more screen time because of that. That must be good for you guys"
"Of course. I mean, myself and Curt have been in the Warblers since season two where we were in a couple of episodes and that has gradually increased over the past few seasons" Riker explains.
"Moving off Glee. We have had some Twitter questions in from fans for each of you. Grant a Seblaine lover 898 asks 'do you think that Sebastian and Blaine will ever get together?'"
"How did I know that it was going to involve those two after hearing the name? Oh and never in a million years. Sorry"
"This is from Laura Edgemond for all of you 'Have any of you had your first kiss?'" Riker and I look at each other and both turn red.
"I would say ladies first so Luce. First kiss" Curt slyly says.
"I hate you guys. But yes I have had my first kiss" I say hoping that they would leave it at that. Obviously they did not though.
"Who?" Asks Grant.
"Riker" I mutter. I notice how much their eyes widen.
"You and Riker? When?"
"Oh God" Riker moaned. Staring up at the ceiling.
"On the way here" I say.
"Can we move on? Grant what about you?" Asks Riker quickly.
"I have. Oh Jesus. Here goes my dignity. It was behind a workman's shed when I was there for some time" Grant replied
"What was his name?" I ask trying not to laugh before high-fiving Curt.
"Well not only have I had my first kiss but about three weeks ago I proposed to my long term girlfriend Kim" I turn my head too fast which caused it to click very loudly.
"Oh... Man I heard that Luce that sounded really painful" Riker exclaimed.
"It did. Curt why didn't you tell us!?" I ask shocked
"Wanted to keep it as a surprise" he replies
"Well that is all the time we have time for today. Thanks for all my guests Riker Lynch, Curt Mega, Grant Gustin and Lucy Taylor!" The audience applauded for us again. We all stand and I notice Riker say something in Grant's ear. Then he walks over grabs hold of my arm, spins me round and planted a kiss on my lips in front of the cameras causing the audience to go absolutely wild. With that we leave the stage hand in hand and make our way back to our apartment.
Sorry that this was so long I hope you liked this chapter. The song that was used was 'Set Fire To The Third Bar' by Snow Patrol and Martha Wainwright. Which I don't own.