Chapter 19
Riley had drank for an hour, and since her stature was so small it obviously didn't take her long to get wasted. The brunette was on the floor with her best friend and Lucas was staring at her. They can imitate you, but they can't duplicate you. Cause you got somethin' special that makes me wanna taste you, I want it all day long. I'm addicted like its wrong. I want it all day long, i'm addicted like it's wrong. Chase appeared and started dancing with her, he had his hands on her hips and Riley was too drunk to care. Bailey was all over Lucas, her white sundress made her pale skin look whiter, and her blue eyes were definitely a showstopper. Whatcha gonna, whatcha gonna do with that dessert? Lucas had never seen Riley act like this, she was attracting all sorts of attention from all the wrong guys.
Are you savin' that dessert for me. Because if you are baby you know you can work for me. The way you do it causin' jealousy. But, you don't ever gotta worry about the enemy. They try do it like you, and they get mad cause they don't do it successfully. The brunette turned to face Lucas and all he could see was hurt in her eyes. Chase had her hips and turned her back around. "You're so sexy." He whispered. Riley grinned, that's when he went in to kiss her.
"No sir."The brunette pushed herself off of him, even drunk Riley could handle herself, for the most part. Chase pulled her closer, and continued to grind on her. Lucas tried to keep Bailey and Zay away from Riley all night, which was difficult because he didn't want to be away from her. The green eyed man knew that his new love interest and his old might clash, not might they would considering they're exact opposites.
"Lucas?" He looked down at Bailey.
"You okay? You seem kinda zoned out." Lucas didn't have a chance to answer before his friend spoke up.
"Who is that?" Zay pointed to the beautiful brunette. "I am definitely feelin' that."
"That's Riley Matthews. Cheerleader, 3rd in our class, and one bad ass girl!" Bailey looked up at him, somewhat concerned.
"Lucas, don't cuss." The running back rolled his eyes.
"She's a pretty little thing a'int she?" Chase dipped her, and pulled her back up.
"Yeah." Bailey looked at him again, with her brows furrowed. "She is."
"I like your new town, lots of nice things to look at."
"Thanks. I've had a lot of fun here. We went to the lake house, and mudding and I got a job. It's been a pretty easy transition."
The blonde cleared her throat. "Who's we?"
"Riley, myself, Maya, Josh, Farkle and Smackle."
"What's a Farkle?" Zay laughed.
"That Riley?" Lucas ignored the question and took note of the disapproving look that was on Bailey's face.
"So, what are you doin' here?" He smiled being careful not to her feelings.
"Well, I know you said that the reason we had to break up was because of you movin', and I figured if I could come up here at least once a month and maybe you drive down once a month. This could work, and we could be together again." The running back wanted to kick himself, he should've told her that he wasn't interested in being with her anymore. But, he took the easy way out and blamed it on the move. He didn't reply to the suggestion, the green eyed man decided to take the focus off of that topic.
"Hey Josh!" Lucas waved down his new friend.
"What's up Luke?"
"This is Zay and Bailey. Friends from Austin."
"Oh, it's nice to meet y'all. I will come back and socialize but my girlfriend and Riley are currently eye candy for a mob of guys." Lucas followed Josh instinctively. "CLEAR OUT Y'ALL!" Josh pushed through the crowd, and the running back scooped Riley up in his muscular arms.
"What are you doing? Put me down Lucas." He set her on the ground behind the crowd. "I was fine!"
"Oh you were fine? You were practically being eye raped by all those guys."
"Why do you care?" She was hoping her words would sting.
The green eyed man scoffed. "Why are you doin' this Riles? This isn't you. You hate drinking this much, you said it changes who you are."
"I really don't wanna talk to you, of all people right now. You lied to me, you have no right to judge me."
"You're drinking because of me? Because of what happened with Bailey?"
"I knew you weren't just a pretty face." Her knees gave out and Lucas caught her before she hit the ground.
"If you like me so much then why didn't you say the words?"
"I was thinkin' about it. But, good thing I didn't." He stood her back up. "You are clearly taken, I should've known you weren't single. You were like too perfect." Zay and Bailey were on their way towards Lucas. "They're on the way." She shook her head and arms out and put on a happy face.
"Is everything okay?" Bailey smiled at Riley and put her arm around his waist.
"Yeah. Everything's fine. Bailey, Zay this is Riley Matthews. My-" He didn't know how to explain her, which is one of the reasons he hadn't already told Zay about her. Riley was hurt but decided to help him out.
"I'm his friend, tour guide, mentor, trainer." She started laughing. Lucas was amazed at how she composed herself. "Take your pick."
"Yeah, she's a friend."
Zay raised his eyebrows up and down quickly. "Hello suga'. How are you?" He slid beside her.
"I'm slightly drunk. How are you?" The brunette smiled and Zay laughed.
"Firey. I like it. Would you like to dance?" He held out his hand.
"If you can keep up." She turned to Lucas and took Zay's hand. "Right Lucas?" Everyone but Bailey laughed and a slow song started to play. Bailey drug Lucas to the floor.
Cottonwood fallin' like snow in July, sunset river side, four wheel drive, in a tail light circle. Roll down the windows turn it on up, pour a little crown in a dixie cup. Get the party started. Girl you make my speakers go boom boom, dancin' on the tailgate with a full moon.
Zay wrapped his arms around Riley's waist. He looked to Lucas and mouthed, "Single?" Lucas' heart dropped even lower and didn't answer him. Bailey had her head on his chest and Riley's stomach churned, that's exactly how she laid. Lucas wanted to tell his ex that there was nothing between them but didn't want to embarrass her. The running back knew this didn't look good, especially not to Riley.
"So suga', you single?"
The brunette looked at him and didn't hesitate. "Yes, I am."
"Lucky me."
"Is it?" She cocked her head to the side and chuckled.
"You are gorgeous." Lucas heard him and tried to give him the eye but, Bailey unintentionally spun herself in a different direction. "How would it not be lucky?"
"I've been told, that i'm a handful!"
"I like a challenge."
Riley rolled her eyes. "I didn't realize I had issued one."
"You didn't have to. I sensed our attraction." She started laughing as he dipped her.
"You are almost as bold as Lucas." Zay tossed his head back in laughter.
"Where do you think he learned it from?"
That kind of thing makes a man go mm mm, you're lookin' so good in what's left of those blue jeans, drip of honey on the money make her gotta be the best buzz i'm ever gonna find. I'm a little drunk on you and high on summertime.
"I missed you Lucas. A lot. Things weren't the same with out you." Bailey didn't have the same affect on Lucas that she once did, he didn't reply he kept trying to find her.
"RILEY!" Darby was at the system. "Wanna do the pep rally dance?" Lucas' eyes widened.
Riley smiled. "Turn it up!" Everyone cleared the area, except the varsity squad. The running back wondered how she was going to pull this off drunk. Zay stood beside Lucas and Bailey.
"So, what's happening?" Zay turned to Lucas.
"Uh, their pep rally dance was amazing. Like, really great. They are fixing to do it." Bailey still had her arm around Lucas. The cheerleader walked up and snatched Zay's flatbill. Lucas tried to keep his jealousy in check.
"Ooo.. sugar, calm down."
Wake up in the mornin' feelin' like P Diddy, grab my glasses i'm out the door, i'm gonna hit this city. Before I leave brush my teeth with a bottle of jack, cause when I leave for the night I ain't comin' back. The green eyed man was amazed that she was able to cheer and flip, in her state. "Alright, get ready." The brunette had her boots off and was going to be impressed with herself if she was able to stunt, she just wanted to show off.
I'm talkin' pedicures on my toes, toes. Tryin' on all our clothes, clothes. Boys blowing up our phones, phones. "OH MY GOD! Luke! How did she do that drunk?" Don't stop make it pop DJ blow my speakers up tonight, imma fight till we see the sunlight. Tik tock on the clock, but the party don't stop no, no. "DANG! Lucas, I like this girl."
"She is an amazing cheerleader." Riley body rolled and started walking slowly. You build me up, you break me down. My heart it pounds yeah you've got me. With my hands up you've got me now, you've got that sound now you've got me. Just like last time Riley smirked at Lucas, since he knew what was coming next. Some chest contractions and a few spins later.
Now the party don't start till I walk in. "Oh my gosh!" The hat was thrown back at Zay and Riley pulled herself up.
Bailey turned her nose up. "That was a little suggestive." Lucas rolled his eyes, but stopped when he noticed Zay was talking to her. "Trashy."
"That's rude." The blonde glared at Lucas, but he wasn't paying attention.
"Excuse me, I need another drink." Riley walked to the cooler.
"Bailey, i'll be right back." He pulled Zay to the side. "Cool it with Riley."
"She's single, i'm single and we're both good lookin' too. What's the problem?" He swallowed the lump in his throat.
"She said she was single?" Lucas had thought of her as his unofficial girlfriend.
"Yeah. She's coming back. See you man!" He ran back over to her, rather quickly.
"Hey, i'm sorry my DD is leaving. But, it was very nice to meet you Zay. Make sure everyone gets home safe." He gently grabbed her wrist.
"Can I get your number?"
"Lucas has it." She thought this would be a test. If Lucas divulged her number she knew to be done with him, if not she could hold out for hope.
"See you sugar. I'll make sure to come back more often." She stumbled up the hill and Lucas was already waiting by Josh's jeep.
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"You are everywhere Friar." She laughed.
"Riley, i'm sorry. I'm gonna get this straightened out." He lifted his hand to caress her cheek.
"Don't stress. We're 'friends' remember." The running back remembered the introduction.
"I know you're upset right now." Riley slammed the door shut and pulled him in a wooded area behind all of the cars.
"You have no idea how i'm feeling right now!" Her heart was beating fast, it almost looked like her chest was collapsing every time she exhaled. "Let me break it down for you, if you couldn't already tell. I'm angry. I hope Zay and Bailey enjoyed the show because I know you did." She went to walk away but her mouth stopped her. "You had me fooled from the beginning with this whole act. 'Don't talk to her like that', hero thing, it was clever. Funnily enough, it turns out, this tonight, hurt me more than Charlie ever did." She went to walk away and he grabbed her wrist. "Why does everyone do-" He kissed her. His lips were so soft and warm, his hand on her cheek almost made her fall into a trance, almost. "No, don't think you can kiss me and make the fact you lied to me go away. No matter how much I loved kissing you, those are lips of a liar." Lucas' heart was now at the pit of his stomach and torn in half.
"I'm not going to leave you alone!" He shouted. "I'm gonna straighten this out Riley!" After a quick glance she climbed into the jeep and shut the door.
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