A/N: Thank you guys so much for the reviews. They mean a lot to me and sometimes I feel like I don't tell you guys how much I care. Remember when I said there would be downs in the Rucas relationship? Well, welcome to our first down. A lot of you guys might be like, Why? This is barely the first chapter where we get to see them as boyfriend and girlfriend. Which is true, for some of it. Let me know what you think.

naelacy: This story is thirty chapters long. So we only have about night weeks - I'm not going to post one week - but this story has the potential to go even further. But I decided thirty chapters was enough. Who knows, maybe it will be thirty-one chapters long. You have to stay tuned to see how this goes down. Right now I am taking a break from writing and just living life. God knows I need it.

JJ: As long as you respect my decisions when it comes to this story and you don't say anything that could discredit the characters, I am fine with your reviews. I don't like to admit I like it when my writing is complimented, but boy do I like it. Thank you so much. Lucas won't always be the hero which sort of angers him at first. Because he realizes he does more harm to Riley than good. But has he? The next chapters will tell.

amymayy2003: There is no such thing as a long review. But will Riley get pregnant? I don't know. There's a possibility. Please keep reading.

KillEmWithKindess02: Oh, trust me. There is plenty you don't know. ;) Keep reading and piece the pieces together. The downs in the relationship are just getting started.

Marissa Davis: Katy is Riley's second mom. Lucas can be cute, he can be angry, jealous, possessive, charming, sweet, handsome, kind, caring...the list goes on and on...but Riley always brings out the best in him...or does she? And you'll get what you want in this chapter. But that's what leads to their downfall. Now I'm starting to regret what I have in stores for you guys...

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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."

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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."

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Riley opened the letter first. Once she did, she read aloud: "Please join the Wesley Family on the ninth at seven o'clock for dancing, cocktails, and celebration," the brunette turned to Katy. "It's an invitation."

"Do you know from whom?"

A sudden smile dawned on Riley's features as she remembered Katherine's invite to a ball she had been planning for months.

"Lucas," she answered.

"Okay now open the box. I'm dying to see what's inside."

Riley smiled before she opened it, inside was a gorgeous dress and a nicely sculpted golden necklace.

"Oh my," Katy gasped. "This boy has some outstanding good taste."

Riley smiled and closed the box in a blink of an eye, "You can't tell Maya."

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Lucas wiped his hands against his jeans and gulped. It's been two days since Riley has met his mom. And in those two days, he couldn't stop thinking about her. He tried everything, cold showers, football, running, but nothing seemed to work. And the thought of using another girl to distract himself from Riley nearly disturbed him.

He jerked his head signaling the continuation of their walk. Riley followed him and shortly after they were back under the same gazebo they were four nights ago.

"Is it really that bad?" Riley questioned. Lucas was worrying her.

"Nothing bad happened, Riley. I promise."

"Then why can't you tell me. C'mon, you're scaring me."

Lucas inhaled then exhaled. He scratched the back of his head before his eyes met hers. "I like you."

She smiled.

"And it feels like you like me too," his eyes couldn't leave her's. "We've been spending so much time with each other that I look forward to it. I like talking to you, Riley...and I really want you to feel the same way."

Every time they're together she forgets about the real reason she's with him and she only thinks about wanting to be with him, as something more. She crossed her hands and joined him, Lucas turned so they're both facing the same direction, the stars.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?"

He nodded, knowing all too well the only 'beautiful' he knows is her.

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Dangerous Woman

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Riley's head rested on Lucas' chest while his finger drew circles on her back. Ever since they officially became boyfriend and girlfriend Lucas hasn't been able to think straight and he couldn't care less. They spent the entire day together. From nine in the morning to twelve in the night and it ended because Riley fell asleep. "How long have you been awake?" she asked her boyfriend Lucas the following morning.

"Only for a few minutes. I was thinking about you, you know?"

"Really? What were you thinking about?"

"Well," Riley's eyes met his. "I was thinking about our plans today."

"You didn't tell me anything about 'our plans.'"

"That's because you didn't ask," he chuckled and kissed her nose. "Zay invited us to a party. What do you say? Are you in?"

Riley shook her head no, "Let's just stay here tonight."

"But we did that yesterday."

"And I wanna do it again. C'mon, please?"

Lucas wanted to argue but the look she was giving him stopped him, he cared more about her than the party. "Okay, we'll stay. I'll order pizza..."

She smiled and continued, "We'll binge watch the first season of Friends..."

"You'll make the popcorn..."

"I'll lean on your chest because you hid the pillows..."

"And I'll ditch the shirt," he finished.

"That sounds perfect."

He kissed her because he agreed. Everything with Riley sounded perfect, he could stare at a blank wall for hours as long as Riley was by his side, she was all he cared about.

"Hmmm," she smiled. "So when you said you didn't sleep with any clothes on, you meant it."

He nodded. "You want me to ditch the underwear too?"

"Hey Lucas," she called.

"Yeah?" he smiled.

"Let's just keep this relationship PG, for now?"

He laughed, "But that'll ruin the fun."

"Then we'll keep it PG-13."

He furrowed his eyebrows, "That rating allows nudity, right?"

"You're so full of it."

"You like it," her lips fell on his and their kiss quickly became feverish. Lucas' hands led a trail down Riley's back but before they could reach her butt, she slapped his hand and he had to start all over again. He knows her limits, but he purposely crosses them because he likes teasing her.

Riley kisses his neck then leads a soft trail down to his chest. Her kisses reach his waist and Lucas' eyes widen. She stops then looks up at him, smiling. Her lips don't go anywhere further than his waist but her lips lock with his. He smiles and flips her over, doing the exact same thing to her. Only he places his hands on her butt.

His lips settle on her neck and they stay there for a while, only his hands get closer to her stomach and down passed her waistline.

"That's...that's enough-"

His lips silence her but his hands are still free.

"Lucas...stop." She shifts from his grasp and sits upright.

"What's wrong? Too much?"

She nodded.

He moves closer but Riley moves away from him. She comes close to falling off the bed but she remains on her feet.

"Riley-"

"I'm going home."

He stands up and follows after her. "Riley."

She ignores him and picks up her shoes before she exits his room.

"Riley!"

Before she could start walking down the stairs Lucas stops her. "Riley. It's not that big a deal-"

"It's not?!" she shouts. "It's my body, Lucas. Respect it."

She turns her back on him but Lucas stops her yet again. "Just stay. You're angry."

"Don't touch me. We'll talk when you have clothes on."

Lucas watches her go. He runs a hand through his hair and mentally punches himself for being so stupid. He didn't know what came over him but he seriously messed up this time. He walks back into his room and mercilessly falls back onto his bed, disappointed in himself.

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He seems to keep finding himself in places like this.

He makes a mistake when Riley is nearby or he makes a mistake when he's with her and decides a party will distract him from the disappointment.

He was wrong.

Every girl he came across looked exactly like Riley. Even the girls with blonde hair. He would watch them walk by, some would wink while others would smile. No matter how hard he rubbed his eyes or pinched himself, the Riley's kept coming.

He set the drink down and got up from the couch, floundering towards Zay. "Ima head out."

"C'mon man," the Texan whined. "We got here like forty minutes ago. You can't be this drunk."

"I'll walk then."

"Yeah, good luck with that."

He scoffed, "Zay, my house is two blocks away from here."

"Downhill," he advised. "In the tipsy plight you're in ... you won't be walking downhill, you'll be rolling."

"You wanna drive me, then?"

"I'm good. Here," he pulled Missy towards them. "For the first time at any party, she's sober. Missy will walk you."

Lucas was in no mood to argue. He just wanted to be home, lying in bed and thinking about Riley. Thinking about the ways he would apologize to her.

He nodded. "Let's go."

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Lucas' weight was leaning on Missy the entire time. In a sober state he would've been impressed, but the thought didn't fall on him until after they were at his house.

Missy placed Lucas on the bed but stopped when their lips were centimeters apart.

His eyes met hers and for a second all he saw was Riley. The same brown eyes reflected her scent, her touch, and her warmth. A second later her lips crashed into his and Lucas heavily kissed back.

He hovered over her and kissed even harder. The kiss was unusual, but he didn't really think about it. Instead, he opened his eyes to see his Princess, the woman he was slowly falling in love with.

Only to see someone else.

Realizing who it was, he angrily got off of her, "Missy?"

She chuckled and got off his bed. "Yes, babe?"

Before Lucas could yell or even harvest a thought, Missy had already slipped out her dress.

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A/N: Well, where does this leave us? Please let me know what happens and next chapter will reveal all.