Chapter 8
"Okay kids, who's riding with who?" Shawn dropped his bag on the floor of the living room. It was 12 and though no one wanted to leave, they had reality that everyone had to get back to.
"Josh and I will ride with you mom. You have the DVD players in your SUV."
Farkle grabbed Smackle's hand. "We'll ride home with Lucas."
"Thanks Farkle. I could use the company."
"Riley honey, where are you riding?" Katy walked into the living room from the kitchen. Before the cheerleader got a chance to answer Lucas stepped in.
"With me. She mentioned it earlier." The brunette flipped around and grinned at him while he spoke.
"Yeah, that's what I said."
"Everyone, take your bags and head out." Riley bent down to pick up her bag.
"I can take your bag for you beautiful."
"No, that's okay. I can do it. Thank you though." He smiled.
"I'm going to enjoy this little game."
"I'm sure you will. It'll be fun watching you play." The brown eyed girl tossed her bag on the floorboard and climbed in to his truck.
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Farkle and Smackle were debate prepping in the back and in their own little world.
"Ya' know, the middle seat isn't taken."
"Oh perfect." Riley adjusted herself in the seat and straightened her legs out.
"Not what I had in mind. But, i'll take it." He smiled at her and it made Riley's heart skip a beat. "So, what are you doing for the rest of the day?"
"Probably, just hanging out at the house. I'm pretty exciting. You?"
"I was planning on taking Brinley to the park. Would you like to join?"
"Dang it Lucas, you're using your little sister?" He raised his eyebrows quickly. "You don't feel even remotely terrible for doing that?"
"Well it depends. Do you wanna go?"
"Yes. I would love to meet your little sister."
"Then nope, I don't feel bad at all." Riley's mouth opened and started laughing.
"I'm going for your sister Mr. Friar, remember that." The brunette turned on the radio. "What if I would've said no?"
"Then I would try again later."
Hey good girl, with your head in the clouds
I betcha I can tell you what you're thinking about
You'll see a good boy gonna give you the world
But he's gonna leave you cryin' with your heart in the dirt
"Nope, not that song." He quickly changed it from the radio to a CD.
"Let's just say that not every song is relating to us." She laughed.
"Us?" Lucas said saracastically, she kicked his leg. "Kidding. But, let's listen to something that isn't a man hatin' song."
The disc started to play.
The snow glows white on the mountain tonight not a footprint to be seen
A kingdom of isolation and it looks like i'm the queen
Her mouth and eyes widened. "Lucas, that is adorable. Oh my gosh."
He started laughing. "I was going to point out that the CD was for my sister but, if it's adorable then, nope it's mine. I love Frozen. I jam out all the time." He extended his arm to go back to the radio.
"No, leave it. I love this song!" Within 30 seconds all 4 friends were singing Let it Go.
Smackle sighed, "I don't care how old or who you are, this movie and this song are fantastic."
"Preach, Smackle!"
Ding Ding
We should've rode with you.
-Oh no, what's wrong?
There's a DVD player, no movie.
-We're all belting out Frozen.
#Jelly
Riley giggled and set down her phone, when Lucas' started to ring.
Hey momma.
Hey baby, where are you?
About an hour out.
Are you still takin' Brinley to the park? She's been asking for you.
Yeah, I am. Wanna put her on the phone?
Sure honey. Hold on. Brinley! Lucas put them on speaker.
Brinley. Hey baby girl, what are you doin'?
My brother.
Yeah, it's me. Are you excited to go to the park?
YEAH! The slides and the swings.
That's right. We'll slide and swing, and maybe go get ice cream?
Lucas, no. No ice cream. Riley's heart was literally melting, seeing how he acted with his family.
I love you Brinley.
Love you Lukes.
The brunette was covering her mouth and had her eyes closed. Lucas tried to hide his mischevious grin, but was unsuccessful. "Lukes?"
"She adds an 's' to the end of most peoples name." He tried to act like he did nothing wrong.
"Of course she does. So um, you did that on purpose?"
"Talk to my sister? No, putting her on speaker? Yes."
"So, that isn't normally how you act with them?" Hoping to give her heart some relief.
"No, that's how I always act with them." He grinned. Riley returned the smile and closed her eyes. She had to end the conversation before her heart burst.
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"Bye Farkle, by Smackle. See y'all tomorrow."
"Is it weird for them to date and be next door to each other?"
"No, I don't think so. That way they can easily have study dates. So where are we headed now?"
"Going to pick up Brinley. You can wait in the car if you don't wanna meet my parents yet."
"Are you kidding me?" She quickly grabbed her bag and tried to touch up her makeup and hair. "I can't wait in the car. How rude would that be?"
"First stop, you're beautiful. Second, you want to meet my parents?"
The brunette felt like being sarcastic. "Well, i've heard that you're going to be my future boyfriend, so I need to make a good impression." That statement warmed his heart and he couldn't stop smiling.
"They're gonna love you." The cheerleader rolled her eyes and looked at her clothes.
"I need to change." He looked her up and down, she was wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
"What's wrong with that, you look great?"
"I'm wearing shorts." Lucas rolled his eyes and put his truck in park.
"Look at me." Riley shut the vanity and turned towards him, while putting her hair in a messy bun. "You look great, they're going to love you. Promise." The brunette nodded and exhaled. "You ready?"
"To meet my friends parents? Yes, i've done it a time or two." Lucas opened her passenger door and walked into the Friar home. It was so cute, Mrs. Friar has really good taste. She had a southern rustic style; everything was distressed, there were mason jars and flowers everywhere. The brunette looked to the left and saw several crosses, along with a sign that says 'My family makes this house a home'.
"LUKES!" The cutest little blonde girl came running into Lucas' arms. Her eyes were bright blue and her curled hair bounced as she ran.
"Hey pretty girl." He kissed her cheek. "I missed you."
"Miss you. Who's dat?" She pointed to Riley as Mrs. Friar walked out of the hallway.
"Brinley, Mom. This is Riley Matthews."
"Hi." The blonde leaned out for Riley to hold her.
"She knows no stranger. Oh, Riley hello. I've heard a lot about you. I'm Taylor, Lucas' mom."
"I'm Brinley Lee Friar."
"You are? That's such a pretty name." She turned her attention to Taylor. "Taylor's a beautiful name as well. By the way, I love your home. All the decor is beautiful." Riley smiled. "Hey Brinley, are you excited to go to the park?"
"Park? YEAH!"
"Is it okay if I come too?"
"Yes." Brinley smiled and hugged Riley's neck. Lucas stared at Brinley and Riley, he was starting to like her even more.
"Mom, where's dad?"
"You just missed him actually. Which is unfortunate, I know he'd love to meet you Riley." The brunette wasn't paying attention she was too busy tickling Brinley.
"I'm so sorry. I was distracted." Mrs. Friar relinquished a smile.
"I was just saying that I know Lucas' father would love to meet you. Maybe we can set up a time for dinner this week."
"That'd be wonderful. The only days i'd be able to do that though are Saturday anytime and Sunday after 3. Let's say 4, so I have time to get cleaned up from work." She giggled.
"Well, I will talk to my husband and have Lucas keep you informed." Taylor was gorgeous, her blue eyes weren't as bright as Maya's but still pretty, she had long blonde hair that she curled and if you didn't know, you wouldn't have guessed that she had children.
"Mom, i'm going to grab the car seat." Lucas abandoned Riley with Taylor and Brinley.
"Don't worry sweetheart, I won't bite you." Riley set Brinley down and followed Taylor into the kitchen.
"Thank you for letting Lucas go this weekend. We all had a lot of fun."
"Anytime. I'm just glad he has found friends. He was worried he wouldn't."
"Are you kidding? He's so friendly, and sweet. I find that hard to believe." Taylor slid Riley a waterbottle. "Thank you."
"You and I both think that." She smiled, when the front door busted open.
"Riles, you ready? Come here Brinley."
"Yes. It was very nice to meet you Mrs. Friar."
"Taylor, please." The mom leaned in for a hug and Riley returned the embrace.
"COME ON RILEYS. PARK." The cheerleader laughed and ran out the front door.
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A 10 minute drive that was filled with Frozen was coming to a close as he pulled into a parking spot. "Come on B, let's get you out of there."
"Not you."
"What? You don't want your brother to help you out of your car seat?"
"No I do it with Rileys." The brunette smiled and bumped Lucas out of the way with her hips.
"Girls gotta stick together." They all walked to the jungle gym. It was pretty empty, probably because it was hot outside, but they didn't care too much. "Brinley, look at me. Be super careful and if you need help ask me. Okay?"
"Yes sir." Brinley took off and started climbing the stairs. Riley sat down on the bench and Lucas joined her.
"She's beautiful. Even prettier than her picture." The brown eyed girl stared at B as she climbed the steps then slid down the slide. Over and over again.
Ding Ding
Reply to me damn it!
The brunette rolled her eyes and put her phone away.
"Who was that?" He had his arm behind her, laid across the bench.
"I think you can guess." She still hadn't looked at Lucas. "I had a total of 43 messages from him this weekend. I just left my phone on silent till they all came through."
"He's got a temper."
"No kidding. He's just used to getting his way."
"Charlie wouldn't ever hurt you would he? Physically?"
"I would love to say no." Riley looked towards the ground and quickly changed the subject. "Ya' know this really wasn't fair."
"What?" He admired her gorgeous smile.
"Brinley. You really knew what you were doin'. You're really pullin' out all the stops aren't you?"
"Honestly? Yes and no. Yes because I knew she would sucker you in to hanging out with me more. No, because this was also kind of a test. If you didn't get along with her, I would have to ask a girl out who would say yes to me." They both started laughing. The cheerleader stood up and ran to slide with Brinley. "She's gonna be mine." Then ran to join them.
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