Chapter three, I hope you enjoy!

~be_you532

Maya was the first thing I saw this morning, leaning over me yelling my name. The walk to school was so nice, Charlie and Maya talked pretty well. I think Charlie was a little skeptical when he first saw her, he knew how much I was hurt.

The day went well, Maya sitting with us at lunch. I met her two new friends Callie and Amber. They were nice and doodled during most of the lunch period. Amber had dirty blond hair that was cut off at her shoulders and green eyes. Callie had bright blue eyes and long dark hair that went down to her hips. I could tell Charlie felt nervous with the new people around.

My shift started at three, it was quiet but I didn't complain. I felt my phone buzz through my apron. I went to take it out but the manager cleared her throat signaling for me to ignore it.

The bell rang throughout the café. My back was to the door as I wiped down a table and began to set it. "RILEY!" Charlie came running up to me. He had his football jersey on and a worried look on his face.

"Hey Charlie, you okay?"

He took deep breath, "The football team is on their way here, as in you know who and he's bringing his girlfriend Missy."

I gulped, they were dating…. I didn't think they were actually dating. "Oh. " I paused and turned back to setting the table. "Do you know how long they've been dating?"

"He said that they've been a thing sense school started but made it office this past week. I'm sorry Riles." Charlie wrapped me in his arms and I rested my head on his shoulder.

"Thanks Charl. " The bell rang again and the hoots of the team filled the café. I pulled away so Charlie's arm was around me and he gave me another squeeze. I looked towards the back booths and sure enough Missy Bradford was sitting practically on top of Lucas's lap.

Molly, a college student that works here, started to come over to me. "Hey sweetheart. I'm guessing you don't want to cover hat table?" I really liked Molly, she was a great friend and we often talked.

"Yeah, that would be great." She rubbed my arm and walked off to the table of jocks. I only had thirty more minutes before my shift was over so I decided to do the dishes, it would get me out of the room.

I hide in the back as long as I could, but even after an hour they were still here. Come on Riley, this is ridiculous. Your mom owns the place for crying out loud. I grabbed my bag and walked out of the kitchen. My eyes were glued to the floor until a high pitched squeaky voice called out my name.

"Hey Riley, Come over and join us!" Missy waved her hand in the air. I faked a smile and sat next to Charlie. "I didn't know you worked here." She stated.

"Yeah, it keeps me busy." I rubbed my arm, a nervous grabbed my hand under the table to make sure I was okay.

"Nice. How are you adjusting to high school?" Missy made me feel unsteady; she was still in a short skirt and shirt that showed everyone her curves. There wasn't an inch between her and Lucas, who seemed concentrated on his glass of water.

"I like it a lot," I nodded, "how about you."

"It's great, there's so much more freedom you know?"

"Yeah, there is."

"I mean I can leave class easier, there's more room, and I can kiss Luke whenever I want." There it was. Time seemed to freeze; the pit in my stomach grew ten times larger. Missy was such a minx sometimes.

I gulped before responding, "Yeah I saw the other." I looked at Missy, she had a mischievous look plastered on her face. I instantly looked towards Charlie. He gave me a reinsuring smile and nodded towards the door.

"Well, Riles and I better be off. See you guys tomorrow." Charlie ushered me out of the booth and started to walk out.

"What do you guys have a date or something?" Lucas asked. It was the first time I heard him speak to me. His voice was more mature, husky. He didn't look at me though; he stared at his drink, his face flushed.

The pit continued to grow, rage started running through me. Lucas was in no place to ask me that. "Yeah and something." I knew it was wrong. I should have denied it but I couldn't. Charlie played along until we were a block away from the café.

"So, where'd Riley go?" He asked. I knew exactly what he meant.

"I know!" I through my hands up, "I have no idea why I did that! Words just kept on wording!"

Charlie laughed. "I mean I knew that you were upset and I don't really care, but we are just friends."

"Yeah I know I just wanted to make him jealous!" One thing I loved about Charlie and I's friendship is that we were just that, friends. "Maybe, maybe I should find someone."

"Riley if you did that then it wouldn't be out of love it would be out of spite."

"Damn your smartness." We were finally in the lobby of my apartment.

"Okay well I better go home, don't do anything that isn't what Riley would do." He shot me his smile and opened the door.

"I'll try."

It was after twelve and I was still tossing and turning in my bed. Missy was dating Lucas. Lucas seemed almost bitter today. I didn't know Lucas any more, or Luke as Missy called him. It bothered me that Missy was dating him. I took a deep breath. It's been over a month, I shouldn't care. I didn't want to care, but I did….. And I probably always will. I mean, this is Lucas Friar we're talking about.

I hoped you liked this chapter. Thanks for reading! Tell me what you think about Charlie's and Rileys friendship, I promise this is a Rucas story!

~be_you532