A/N: For clarification, Maya is 'Chloe' to anyone else besides Riley..and Katy...and her friends. It's part of their plan to break Lucas. But yes, and as much as I don't like to admit, I myself have gotten confused and have made mistakes while writing these chapters. Many of you caught onto it and I apologize. Tyler doesn't know that Chloe is Maya. Hopefully, there wont be any more mistakes. Thank you guys so much for the 100 reviews. This chapter is full of Rucas feels...most of it. I wrote this chapters wanting something different. It's great that Riley and Lucas have become Riley&Lucas but we need something to set them off guard. This is the chapter. You'll see the turn of events. Guest's who plan on reviewing: usernames are a must.
amymayy2003: Not for long.
Siennese: Ever since GMW started I've been a Rucas shipper. I always find the original ship to be the one I stick to. But it can change sometimes. I know Maya and Tyler will take time. Basically, everything you said in your review is one hundred percent accurate. That's what happened. It's confusing and I know that. You'll latch onto it eventually. Their relationship is built on secrets and lies...well... at least until the truth comes out.
RucasLover24: Note to self: re-read every single damn chapter before updating. The embarrassment. But in my defense, these chapters were written around two months ago. I am free to make mistakes. But expect the minimum amount from now on. Hope you like this chapter just as much as the previous one.
naelacy: Your predictions are reasonable. And Friday has arrived.
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I want you to know that it's our time
You and me bleed the same light
I want you to know that I'm all yours
You and me we're the same force
I want you to know that it's our time
You and me bleed the same light
I want you to know that I'm all yours
You and me run the same course
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Maya leaned back in her seat and smiled as she stared at Tyler's phone. She was happy to finally have finished the collage he asked her to do. She was surprised to see how detailed it turned out. She was so focused and proud with the way it turned out she didn't realize his car was on park.
"Sorry," Maya said once her eyes darted in his direction only to see him smiling.
"Don't worry about it. You look cute when you're focused."
"Here. I think it's one of my best ones," Maya handed Tyler the phone. She didn't catch a reaction from him, but the way his lips spread said it all.
Tyler found himself staring at the many pictures he took when they rode on the Yacht or when they were at the party. The first picture on the collage was taken by Zay. Tyler and Riley had jumped from the Yacht onto the water. The picture was taken once they were in the air and Tyler was in the middle of a backflip while Riley was doing the splits. His eyes moved to the one in the middle, a picture of what seemed to be Maya being pulled back by a strong pair of hands that belonged to him. Seconds before the picture was taken, a slim brunette had passed Maya and uttered the word, "Whore."
Maya was down right ready to pull the girl by the hair and drag her ass back, but Tyler heard her and did his best to stop her. He knew that the one drink he gave her influenced her actions. All he could do was smile. The picture had great lighting and Maya's expression was quite amusing, he had to have Zay take more pictures of them. "I love it," Tyler finally said.
Maya smiled and stared at him once more, "If you don't like the picture of us I can change it-"
"No. It's the best one," he turned his phone off. "I also forgot to tell you we're here."
"Oh. Sorry," Maya said as she sat up.
"Don't worry about it," he chuckled. "Thank you, again, for not only making the collage but for coming. I wouldn't have had this much fun if it wasn't for you."
A short silence fell between them as an Adele song played in the back. Maya didn't know if it was the sway of the music or the way his words came out, but she was compelled to press her lips against his. Once Tyler noticed this movement, he helped pull Maya closer. Soon after, their lips moved to the sway of the song. All Maya could comprehend was that now she was kissing Tyler and regret was far from her mind.
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"We start off with toe touches, jumping jacks, ankle hops, squats, and judging from your appearance you do a lot of those, lunges, push-ups, wall sits, -"
"Any day now," Riley asked, growing impatient.
"See, now I lost track."
"Good. Now we can start."
Lucas began his stretch and Riley followed his example. Seconds later, they moved onto their next one. They continue doing various stretches until Lucas gestures for her to stand. "This is where it get's a little more difficult."
"How?"
"I can do about one-hundred and thirty sit-ups in under five minutes. I say you can do around seventy non-stop."
"Sounds about right," Riley informed. Lucas walked to the long mirror on the wall and picked up a mat, he placed it on the floor and gestured for her to lay on it.
"We're going to see how many you can do in one minute," Lucas informed. "Ready...," she nodded. "Go."
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Dangerous Woman
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"Is this the part where you murder me?" Riley questioned as she gazed out the window. She didn't know where Lucas was taking her and it didn't necessarily look comforting.
Lucas chuckled and turned to face her, with his piercing green eyes fixated on Riley, his gaze fell on her lips. "Trust me, you're not getting murdered. Well, at least not tonight. And even though our surroundings don't look soothing, where I'm taking you...will say otherwise."
Ten minutes passed and Lucas finally stopped his truck. Riley looked to her right. A beautiful coat of crocus flowers planted over a large grassy meadow came to view. A yellow blanket and picnic basket rested amidst lush green trees and as her feet touched the gravel Riley turned to Lucas. "You did this?"
"You gotta stop with the questions," he smiled.
"I'll only if you answer them," Riley smiled and took his hand, "Who knew you could such a hopeless romantic?"
"You just can't tell anyone. You'll ruin my street cred."
Riley rolled her eyes before she sat on the blanket.
"Now I know you're not interested in wine or any other expensive drinks, so I present to you, Hawaiian Punch - your favorite."
He poured the punch in a wine shaped glass and while doing so, Lucas winked at her.
"Okay my Prince Charming, what else is in the basket?"
"Nothing much Princess, just homemade sandwiches."
"What kind do they happen to be?"
"The usual," he answered. "Cheese and ham."
Riley clapped. "For dessert?"
He looked up at Riley and smirked. When her eyes met his Lucas winked. Riley knew what he was insinuating, but she arched a brow.
"You don't get it?" he questioned.
"No, I do."
Seeing she wasn't exactly pleased, Lucas pulled out a container filled with chocolate covered strawberries.
The way she lit up only radiated warmth and a heavy gain of libido.
"What?" Riley questioned.
"Nothing," he said immediately. "Nothing," he took out a sandwich and placed it in front of him. Getting ready to take a bite, Lucas felt a pair of daggers fall on him. "What?"
"Where's mine?"
"Where's my kiss?"
"Oh really?"
He nodded.
Riley stared at him and tried to maintain a straight face, but he was too cute to be mad at. She really did want that kiss just as much as she wanted that sandwich. She could've easily shook her head no and not eat for the rest of the time but she couldn't get over the fact that a guy as handsome as Lucas, wanted a kiss from her. Leaning in, Lucas didn't hesitate to kiss her. She was taken by surprise but as time settled in Riley found herself loving it even more.
Lucas was the first one to pull away, "Here's your sandwich."
"Why thank you. I deserve this sandwich just as much as you deserve me."
Lucas laughed. And it wasn't just a light laugh, no, it was a full on laugh. Like a seven-second laugh. She mentally hated herself for liking it.
"What's that supposed to mean?" she questioned, giving him a slight push.
Lucas took another bite from his sandwich. "Is it possible you're already enjoying yourself?"
"Possibly," Riley answered.
A silence fell upon them merely because Lucas was swallowing a bite he took from his sandwich. Riley observed him for a few seconds before she was finally able to break the silence, "My dad cheated on my mom."
He looked at her and swallowed the lump of food, he was caught off guard and he didn't know what to say. Let alone how to comfort her. For seconds he debated on whether saying I'm sorry or asking what? He finally settled for, "How do you know?"
"I caught him," she answered his query. "I had my suspicions at first, but what really answered my question was a text message he got. He even abbreviated her name to Ms. H."
"What did the text say?"
"'What we did was a mistake'" she informed him. "He doesn't even know I know. It's been four years and I have no clue if he's still with her or if he's ended things..."
"Do you know who she is?"
When Riley nodded Lucas laced his hands within hers, Riley breathed, "My English teacher."
"Confront the bitch," he said.
Riley laughed, "I can't. My mom..."
That changed his mind. Lucas didn't know Riley's mother but he knew that the news would devastate her.
"She loves him and I love her. I don't know what I would do if she ever found out."
"Hey, Riley..."
"Yeah?" she turned to him.
"Did I ever tell you're the most beautiful person I've ever laid my eyes on?"
Riley felt a tear run down her cheek and down to her arm.
"Didn't help, did it?"
"No it did," she answered. "That's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me."
Lucas acknowledged the warmth their hands radiated and not once had he had that connection with any other girl. "We're getting too comfortable with each other..."
"We are, but I don't mind it unless you do."
"I don't mind," he wiped the trail of tears.
"Okay," she laughed. "Change of subject."
"Right," he nodded. "Chocolate covered strawberry?"
"Thought you'd never ask," Riley took the strawberry from his hand and bit the tip.
"So, Prince Charming, what do you want to be when you grow up?"
He shook his head no, "You'll only laugh."
"I will not. I'll only laugh if you want to be a professional womanizer."
"No. A veterinarian."
"The ones that work with animals?"
"Yeah. It's stupid, I know-"
"It's not, Lucas. You have no idea how many women are interested in dating a doctor."
"Are you one of them?" he asked staring fondly into her eyes.
"Time will tell."
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Night fell on the two and Lucas couldn't think of a better way to end their date. He scrunched his face at the word and decided to call it a 'gathering.' He figured it would be perfect for the two to take a romantic walk through the park. White lights adorned the pathway they followed and Lucas couldn't think of a way to start a conversation. He hated this feeling because this was so new to him, normally he would just flirt his way into a girls heart and claim his prize by getting what he initially wanted. But Riley was so different. She looked like the type of girl he'd chase after, but she was completely different. Normally the girl would want the attention, she'd make her best efforts to get laid and possibly want for it to happen, but Riley didn't seek that type of attention.
He starred at her chocolate oriented eyes and smiled, "You're cold."
"Lil bit," she answered.
Lucas immediately took off his leather jacket and placed it over her shoulders.
"You don't have to do this. I've walked through worse."
"I'm not doing this out of courtesy, Riley. And I'm not cold."
She smiled.
Just then his phone rang, he brought it out of his front pockets and stared wide at the screen. "Uh...I have to take this, do you mind?."
"Go ahead-"
"I'll be back, I promise."
A smile spread over Riley's lips as she pulled the jacket a bit closer to herself. It smelled of him. She hadn't been on a date in a long time and this beat the many dates she went on with Sorrell. Just as she took out her phone Riley felt a strong pair of hands wrap around her waist, she smiled at first, but that smile faded once she heard the man's voice.
"Hey, gorgeous."
Riley pushed herself away from the man's grasp and looked at him, he was overweight and drunk. He didn't smell legal and the way he snorted only answered Riley's question. "Who are you?"
"No one," he answered. "You know it's dangerous to be lurking the streets this late at night all alone."
"Who said I'm alone?"
He laughed, "Where are your friends then?"
"He'll be back.
"He?" the man questioned. "Is this friend your boyfriend."
"Possibly," Riley answered. She took one step back.
The man took one step forward. "So where is he now?"
"That's none of your business."
"Could there be a chance he doesn't exist," the man nearly growled. "I don't like liars."
Riley quietly dialed Lucas' number but the man took notice, he managed to take the phone away from her. "Tsk, tsk, tsk."
"Please give it back."
"Where are you heading?" he asked.
"None of your business," fear was evident in her words, but the way her words projected sounded nowhere near fear. "Now give it back."
"Fiesty now aren't you?" As silence took over, Riley placed her hands in Lucas jacket. She was scared of the man. As her hands slid into the left pocket of the jacket Riley felt something. She didn't know what it was but it was something she could use in case she had to defend herself. Riley stared back at the man and just then he charged at her, she tried to scream, she tried to run away but her wishes weren't granted. His cold hand landed on her forearm but before the man could do anything else, he was pulled back.
Her sharp intake of breath was all she could hear before Lucas started punching the man. Two punches to the man's temple were enough to knock him out cold, but Lucas didn't stop there. He continued to hit the man and by the time Riley heard the sixth punch she called his name. He didn't seem to hear her and by the time he could get the eighth punch in, Riley grasped his hand in order to stop him. "Lucas!"
He turned to face her and for the first time, Riley was truly scared of him. He had the look of pure hatred for the man, his jaw clenched as he unclenched his own fist. He picked up her phone and let Riley guide him out the park.
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Lucas stopped walking once they reached his truck and Riley turned to face him. She leaned her back against the driver's door as Lucas closed the space between them to look at her arm. "Did he do this?"
"It doesn't hurt. I'm fine."
He looked at her and released a guilt filled sigh. "I shouldn't have left you alone-"
"I'm fine, Lucas." her voice was firm and cohere. "Can you just take me home?"
His jaw clenched once more and normally Riley would be attracted to this, but from what had happened before, she didn't want to see him or the guy that had tried to hurt her. He nodded and Riley walked towards the passenger's side of the door, she opened it and hopped in.
As Lucas drove her home, Riley slid her hand into the left pocket of his jacket and pulled out what was in her hands. She couldn't quite see what it was, but as light passed them, Riley's eyes widened.
She looked at him and then back at the object in her hand. Now the only question she could think of was: why the hell did Lucas have a pocket knife in his jacket?
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A/N: Now why would Lucas be caring around such a thing? What will happen to Riley&Lucas? Time will tell. They are your best hints. Please let me know what you think, reviews are a must. And I did not want to make Corey seem like the bad father and husband, but this is a story. Not a real life situation.