A/N: This chapter has some foreshadowing, let me know in your reviews what you think is being forshadowed. Thank you guys so much for the reviews they truly mean a lot to me and I'm getting ready to finish this story. I feel like I know how I want it to end, but who knows? Maybe it'll change.

Siennese: Missy is Missy is every GMW fanfic. There's no alcoholic beverage in the world that can get Lucas drunk enough to actually do something with Missy...or is there? ;|
The purpose of Sorrell wasn't that he was an abusive ex, the only reason he exists is because of what he does in the future chapters. And to answer your wish, this chapters is ALL Rucas FEELS!
This story takes place in a mystical town called WaterLake. WaterLake is in New York but has special traditions. It takes inspiration from Mystic Falls (The Vampire Diaries) and Rosewood from (Pretty Little Liars). Lucas wants to keep Riley in his life for as long as possible.

naelacy: Lucas is a nice guy, genuinely he is. So whatever happens on in the story, that makes him look bad is a lie. Shelly is not important in the story, so no she does not pose a threat to Riley and Lucas.

amymayy2003: Sorrell is coming and he will change Riley&Lucas.

Marissa Davis: Lucas and Maya didn't meet this chapter. But will they meet in some other chapter? ;)

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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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"All right, honey. What's the matter?" Katy asked Riley as she sat next to her. Riley currently looked out Maya's bay window and watched the moon rise. She hadn't been able to leave the room ever since Lucas brought her back from their so-called date.

"I'm fine, Katy," Riley informed.

"No way in hell am I gonna believe that lie. I've known you since you were in diapers, baby girl. You're like a daughter to me, so tell me what's wrong."

Riley smiled and looked down at her hands. "I think I'm making a mistake."

"Care to explain?"

Riley sighed, "I think I'm starting to have feelings for someone."

"That's not so bad," Katy said as she sat down next to her. "I mean you're seventeen. At seventeen I was already...never mind."

"I like Maya's ex."

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She intended to try and talk to him, but what could they talk about? Anything to get past the fact she accused him of hurting her.

When they finally got to the festival and were surrounded by their friends, Riley found herself getting comfortable with Lucas again. They'd steal glances at each other and laugh when their eyes met and for once Riley felt like she could forget about the past.

She stood next to Lucas as he held a lantern in his hands.

"This is a really beautiful tradition," she told him.

"It's only beautiful because you're standing right next to me," he told her. Riley smiled at the fact that his eyes never left her's the whole time.

"Just release the damn lantern, will ya?"

He chuckled and did as told. Once the lantern had left his hands and ran gracefully into the air, Lucas turned to look at Riley. Their eyes met for a spilt second before they went to the lantern.

He decided not to say anything.

He bit back the words.

You're beautiful.

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Dangerous Woman

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Riley stood in front Lucas' door. In the time it took to place her knuckles on the door, Riley contemplated her "hellos" to Ms. Wesley. She didn't know what to say to Lucas' mother since she was meeting her for the first time and to say she was nervous wasn't saying much. In fact, she was scared. Despite knowing about 25% of her, Riley had forgotten all the encouraging things Lucas told her.

"She already wants to meet you."

"She likes you, there's nothing to worry about."

"My mom says you should come over for dinner."

Riley had agreed to meet his mom merely because she was sleepy and Lucas' chest was warm and soft. She was dosing off into a sleep but Lucas wouldn't stop talking. She rolled her eyes and finally said "yes", and before she knew it, she had fallen asleep. The next day Lucas had already planned the night for her and she couldn't just say "no", so she agreed to do it.

Which leads her here. Staring at his nice borano door, wanting to press her knuckles against the chic design. She wore a stylish knee-length, floral dress which fit perfectly with the weather. Her hair was curled and pushed back so her collarbone would show, she titivated her hair and took a deep breath.

Knock, knock!

Not long after did Lucas open the door and smile. He let her in and Riley bit her lip when she noticed how well Lucas' ass looked in those slim tailored khakis. Just then his mom walked in from the right side of the foyer and smiled.

"Mom, this is Riley," a tall woman with brown eyes and chestnut brown hair bound back with a dozen pins, approached her. Before Riley could extend her hand, Lucas' mom had eagerly hugged her.

"She's a hugger," Lucas informed.

Riley could only laugh, "It's nice to finally meet you, Ms. Wesley. I've heard so much about you."

"I am so happy you're here. Lucas speaks well of you. Come. The patio is out here."

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"So, please tell me, how'd you two meet?" Ms. Wesley said as Riley took a seat in front of her. To her left was her son, Lucas and in front of them was a splendid meal their butler prepared.

"Mom," Lucas warned.

"What? Too soon?" she asked, to which Lucas nodded. Her gaze went back to Riley, "I'm sorry. I tend to forget my limits."

"There's no need to apologize Ms. Wesley. You have a well-mannered son."

She smiled. "So, I take it you guys are boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Lucas was caught in the process of drinking from his glass, he gulped the liquid down and stared at Riley for a short second. The truth was he didn't know what they were. Sure, they'd made out and have seen parts of each other's bodies friends don't usually see, but that didn't necessarily mean they were boyfriend and girlfriend. After he's had so many artificial relationships, he was ready to settle for a real, honest one. But he doesn't know if that's what Riley wants.

"Actually," she began. Lucas didn't look like he was going to say anything so she decided to step in, "Your son and I are just really good friends."

"Oh-"

"Yeah," she said quickly. She inhaled the smell of the various plates arranged in front of her, delicious. "You have a very nice backyard, Ms. Wesley." Riley craned her neck to see the scenery behind her once more. The backyard had a nice Italian style to it, with a pool, a stone fireplace, and a large amount of green grass.

"Thank you. We have wonderful people who work on it. It makes for a nice calm and soothing getaway. Lucas actually spends quite his time on that hammock over there, reading books."

Riley stared at him and smiled, "Which ones?"

He laughed nervously, "I don't think she needs to know that-"

"Oh, you're gonna love this. He reads The Notebook, Dear John, Pride & Prejudice, To Kill a Mockingbird-"

"Mom," Lucas warned.

"And his all time favorite - he reads this all the time - Sense and Sensibility."

Lucas pressed his hand on his forehead to hide the embarrassment.

"Oh, oops," Ms. Wesley placed a hand over her lips and chuckled. So did Riley.

"No, actually, that's one of my favorite ones too," the brunette informed. Their eyes locked for a second and that was the first time Riley had ever been so comfortable with staring at a guy. Sure she'd stare at Sorrell, but that could only last for a few seconds, unlike Lucas. She could stare at him for hours. "So..." she cut it short. "Lucas told me you were a gymnast."

She nodded as a sense of nostalgia washed over her, "I started when I was five and I had no idea I would fall in love with it. I kept with it, competed against higher level experienced gymnasts and such, I won various medals to leave it at that. But it wasn't until my sophomore year of high school when I had no choice but to quit."

"Why's that?" Riley asked.

"My heart was failing me," Ms. Wesley informed. "It was too faint almost irregular for my age. So I had heart surgery. Honestly my dear, I'm healthy as can be."

Riley smiled, "That's good to know Ms. Wesley."

"Please, call me Katherine. Wesley is strictly for business."

Riley nodded.

"Oh, Lucas," Katherine said as if a light bulb had lit up on her head. "Have you told Riley about the ball?"

"The ball?" Riley questioned.

"You're gonna love it. It's an annual celebration we do in honor of our towns activists. This year we're going to have it here, I've been planning non-stop since January."

Riley looked at Lucas and raised a brow.

"I was going to ask her after, mom," he informed.

"Well, why can't you do it now?"

"Katherine, it's fine. Lucas and I are just friends. Can you please show me where your bathroom is at?"

"Down there," she pointed toward the house, "To the left."

Riley got up and sauntered towards the bathroom but smiled when she heard Lucas' mom say:

"The hell you mean by 'after'?"

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"She's amazing," Riley told Lucas as he closed the door to his house. She stops just in front of the three steps and turns to face him, he looked happy.

"You're amazing. I mean I didn't even get to speak and when I did it was to remind you you had to go home."

She chuckled, "I'm really glad you asked me, Lucas."

"Glad you came," he slipped his hands into his pockets. "Are you sure you don't want me to walk you home? It's already late."

"I'm fine, Lucas. You don't have to worry, plus you live in a safe neighborhood, the worst thing that can happen is I get lost."

He smiled.

"Your mom mentioned something about heart failure...?"

"Yeah," he nodded as they descended the steps. "It's why she stopped gymnastics."

"But...you've also mentioned your brother's death."

"Ah," he nodded. "You're really smart, Riley."

She smiled.

"That's the reason my brother died," he informed. "Heart failure."

She grabbed his hand.

"I really wish you'd let me take you home."

"Not happening, Prince Charming," Riley stood on her toes and kissed his nose. "Tell your mom I had a good time. And don't forget to tell her I'd like for her to arrange another get-together."

"I will. Be safe."

Riley turned around to face him, "Always am."

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By the time Lucas closed the front door, his mom was already there smiling at him. "She has to be one of the wisest, cultivated young women I've ever met. I really like her, Lucas."

"Same here, mom," he leaned on the railing and smiled. "Can't stop thinking about her."

Katherine squealed as she walked over to him. She went up three steps to reach his height, "I'd ask her out."

He chuckled, "I don't know, mom. I don't even know if she really likes me in that way."

"Nonsense. She stared at you just as much as you stared at her and that was a lot. Lucas, if it's one piece of advice I can give you is: don't let her go."

"I know mom. I don't want to."

She smiled, "Well, I'm gonna go to bed a little early. I have a long day ahead of me. And please put the scrapbooks back in the drawing room. I know you hid them."

"Of course I'm gonna hide them. I didn't want you showing Riley my baby pictures."

"You and your brother were adorable..."

"I know."

Katherine kissed her son on the head and ascended the steps, "Goodnight, Lucas."

"Goodnight, mom."

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A/N: Hopefully this chapter satisfied you. What do you think was being foreshadowed? Also let me know in the reviews. Thank you for reading and Guests you know what to do.