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madelinecoffee · 6 years

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The Right People: Ch. 1

Summary: Its Junior Year of college and after the break-up with her ex-girlfriend Riley Matthews wants to focus on school and her friends, most especially her new friendship with Lucas. She’s hoping that with the right people this year will be a great one. Fancast: x A/N: This is a bisexual Riley Matthews, so if you don’t like that you don't have to read. This will deal with topics and instances of emotional abuse(TW) so if you are senstive to that proceed with causation. But I am very excited to write this story! I don’t know where it will lead, but I hope you enjoy it none the less. If you want to be tagged in future posts let me know and let me know your tag. ENJOY! Word Count: 2,205

Lucas and Zay were excited to be back on campus for their junior year. The two had spent the summer in Texas where they grew up and well they had fun with their friends from high school they were dying to see the tight group they had created last year once again. They had already seen Farkle briefly when they moved in but where anxious to see the rest. They had all agreed to meet at the local café on campus to catch up before classes the next day.

Lucas had met Farkle in a science class of his and had enjoyed the genius’ wit. Zay had met Maya in an art class and the two had it off as art friends. It wasn’t long before they were all hanging out in a group that also included Farkle’s girlfriend Isadora Smackle. The one person that was missing from their group almost always was Riley. Zay had met her once, but then she had to leave to go see her girlfriend and he didn’t get to talk to her much. Zay and Lucas knew that no one liked Riley’s girlfriend, they often talked about how she didn’t treat Riley right. But Riley saw the good in her and stayed. Despite this the others assured the boys they would love Riley. Lucas especially, Maya just felt they had a lot in common personality wise.

The boys found their four friends at a booth. Giving hugs all around. Lucas was the first to ask about Riley, he had really been looking forward to meeting her.

“Hey guys isn’t Riley supposed to be here? I was looking forward to meeting her, she isn’t hanging out with her girlfriend right?” That was the usual reason Riley gave for not being able to meet up with them, but he immediately regretted asking that way when he was the fire in Maya’s eyes.

“She better not be anywhere near that awful bitch. God.” Maya shook her head and softened her look at Lucas, “They broke up over the summer for not the best reasons. It’s Riley’s story to tell, but lets just say her girlfriend did a real number on her. So if she’s not the bright sunshine we told you about, that’s why. She’s here I promise she just had…a moment and went to the bathroom. Look there she is now!” Maya waved over at one of the prettiest girls Lucas had ever seen. She had long legs and a shy expression on her soft face. Her brown hair was just above her shoulders with the ends of it dyed purple. She sat in between Maya and Lucas offering him her hand with a small smile.

“Hi, I’m assuming you’re Lucas. I’m Riley. I’m sorry I wasn’t here when you got here, its really my fault I-“ She was cut off by Maya who gave her a firm “Honey.” With a hard look and Riley quickly quit her ramble.

“It’s really nice to meet you Riley. I really like your hair.” He commented, he couldn’t help but want to reach out and touch it but he thought that might be weird.

“Really? You like it?” Riley asked surprise evident in her tone, “Maya helped me dye it. I’ve wanted to dye it and cut it for a while but Paula said I wasn’t allowed to.” Riley replied with a shrug

“Who’s Paula?” Lucas asked with a frown, he didn’t think anyone should be telling Riley what to do with her appearance.

“Oh….my ex-girlfriend.” Riley answered softly

“You mean the devil?” Maya asked earning a look from Riley, who gave it to her right back. “Paula was a royal bitch Honey. I’m going to keep saying it until you understand that.”

“She wasn’t that bad. I mean like I could do any better than her anyway. She was right about that.” Riley replied

“JAR!” Maya, Smackle and Farkle shouted at Riley. Riley sighed as she pulled her backpack onto the table. Lucas noticed a variety of buttons on it but before he could get a good look she opened it to pull out a little mason jar with scraps of paper.

As she did this Farkle spoke up, “Since Riley will be spending more time with us all, you guys should know about the jar. Whenever she says something self-depreciating about herself she has to counter it with the jar. We all wrote good things about her, we take turns reading it to her.”

“Its to build her back up when she tears herself down. Much like when building a house you must go brick by brick. We go phrase by phrase.” Smackle tacked on.

Riley sighed, “Who’s turn is it this time?”

“I can read it Sugar if you want.” Zay offered, Riley nodded and handed him the paper

“ From Maya, you’re the best person I know. Let the Rileytown flag wave.” Zay read. Lucas noticed an obvious cringe at the term “Rileytown” from Riley.

He changed the subject, “So what did y’all do this summer?”

“Really Huckleberry? Y’all?” Maya asked with a teasing tone.

The conversation continued on like normal. The group all shared classes they had and it turned out Riley and Lucas had English together. They made plans to walk to class together the next day. Lucas couldn’t help but get caught up in the brunette’s eyes when they talked. At one point Riley excused herself to go back to her dorm, she was rooming with Maya and Smackle this year. Farkle and Smackle were leaving too, so they told Riley they’d walk her. Smackle was going back to Farkle’s place. He, Lucas and Zay lived together as well.

“Peaches you stay, I’m just going to take a nap anyway.” She gave Maya a hug and waved goodbye to everyone. Lucas watched her go with a saddened expression; he wanted to keep talking to her. She seemed sad, he couldn’t help but want to make her smile or lift the weight that seemed to be on her shoulders.

Maya noticed this and gave Zay a look, he had noticed to. “Wow Huckleberry you met her once and you’re already in love with her?” Maya teased him with a smirk

“Whhhaat I’m not in love with her I just met her. She just looks so sad I just want to help. Anyway isn’t she just into girls?”

Zay and Maya laughed at him, “Sundance did you not see her backpack? She had like four bi-pride pins. Are you that dense? Do I need to re-come out to you and explain what bi means again?” Maya asked as she nudged him

“What…No. I was just didn’t catch them. Do…do you think she’d be interested in me? I mean.. not that I’m going to ask her out…I mean maybe…but didn’t she just break up with her girlfriend? Doesn’t she need time?” Lucas asked directing his question at Maya. He knew their story, the two had been best friends forever. He was sure Maya knew her better than anyone. Maya sighed deeply.

“They broke up at the very end of the school year and she’s had all summer. Like I said it did a number on her. But she told me she’s open to the idea of dating again, but she’s not going to seek it out. Just…try to be her friend first. She could use someone as good as you in her life right now. She’s going to have a hard semester. She’s an English major ya know? And besides that personal narrative class you’re taking together, she’s taking poetry and then gen-eds. Its going to be a lot of writing about her feelings and she’s still working on all that. Just like…don’t push her. And both of you remember the jar. And if you have any little notes like that, you can give some to me and I’ll shove them in there for her.”

Lucas nodded his head. Zay piped up, “Of course. I’m just curious where did the jar idea come from? That’s a really cool way to help.” Zay asked

Maya gave a soft smile, “It was her idea, and she’s always said it always mattered more to her what people say about her than what she says about herself. That’s why Paula was so bad for her. She believed everything that ho-bag said. So now we’re trying to build her back up.”

Lucas decided right then and there that he was going to do just that; he was going to help build Riley back up.

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Riley had already had her gen-ed classes in the morning and now she was packing her backpack for the English class she was going to with Lucas. Lucas, his name made her heart flutter. There was just something about him that drew her to him, sure he was handsome he was around 6 ft tall with dirty blonde hair and don’t even get her started on his eyes. But there was something more than just his appearance that drew her in, she couldn’t explain it. She was glad when a knock on her door pulled her out of her thoughts.

She grabbed her bag and opened it so see Lucas who gave her a wide smile.

“Wow Riley you look great! You ready to go” Riley nodded her head unable to respond verbally after such a nice compliment. She was worried about dressing for the first day so she had opted for her Jesus sandals a jean shirt and a white shirt with colored designs on the sleeves. They chatted about their days so far and it felt so easy to talk to Lucas. He smiled and nodded as she talked and looked genuinely interested. Today was going to be a good day Maya was right! Riley entered the English building with a newfound sense of hope for the year.

There was still a class in the room their class was meeting in so they stood off to the side continuing to chat. It was going great until Riley spotted her and felt her body run cold. Paula. Of course she still looked gorgeous, she hadn’t seen Riley yet but Riley couldn’t help but feel her fight or flight kick in. She didn’t want Paula to see her; she wasn’t ready to talk to her. But she couldn’t miss class, her panic was slowly rising. That was until she felt Lucas grab her hand.

Lucas wasn’t sure what had caused it but one second Riley was smiling and chatting with him the next she was looking over at someone and then she went limp. He could sense the panic in her eyes and she looked she was going to bolt any second. So he did the only thing he could think of, he intertwined his fingers with hers. It seemed to calm her down, and he had to admit her tiny palm against his sent tingles up his arm. He saw Riley take a few deep breathes before she turned her attention back to him.

“Thank you.” Riley gave his hand a squeeze; she was terrified he would remove it from her grasp. When he held her hand a wave of calm swept through her, she needed the calm he provided. Lucas just nodded and gripped her hand tighter.

The class before them got out and they waited for the students to trickle out before they went in. Riley thought she heard her name being called so she turned her head around and was wished she hadn’t. Paula saw her and Lucas holding hands, and although she didn’t see who Lucas was she saw Riley holding someone else’s hand. Paula gave a disgusted look before Lucas pulled Riley into the classroom.

Riley held onto to Lucas’ hand as they found their seats and even once they sat down. It worked because she had Lucas’ right hand and her had her left. Lucas was a lefty and Riley was right handed. She gave him a small smile as they adjusted as they waited for their teacher.

Their teacher went through their syllabus with them. Telling them important dates and when they wouldn’t have class, giving them general guidelines for class. She then told them to look at the person next to them. Riley and Lucas quickly looked at each other.

“This person will be your partner for the semester. You two will share your writing giving feedback to one another as much as you wish outside of class. But for the purpose of this class they’re you’re partners.” After explaining what they would do next class she dismissed the class.

Lucas gave Riley a smile as they got their stuff and walked out, still holding hands.

“Looks like you’ll be seeing a lot of me this semester.” Lucas told Riley as they got to her door. She giggled at him releasing his hand

“That I will I’m excited. I think we’re all meeting up for diner later? So I’ll see you then?” She asked Lucas shyly biting her lip.

“Of course, I’ll see you there Riley”

With that the two parted ways, Riley walked in smiling but already missing the warmth of his palm against hers. Maybe things were looking up.

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seriestrash · 7 years

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Summer Storm

○ ONE SHOT ○

Prompt: This combines a number of summer vacation prompts I’ve been sent. All will be credited at the end of the one shot.

Summary: The gang (along with Josh) head to the Minkus’ family beach house for a week of fun in the sun. On their last night in town a storm hits.

Pairing: Rucas, ft. light Smarkle + Joshaya

Word Count: 3390

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The Minkus family own a holiday home in Malibu and by home, I mean an extravagant mansion right on the beach. The family however, barely use the house despite having owned it for a number of years.

Although, when Stuart has company business to handle over the summer in Malibu he sees it as an opportunity to use the facilities. Considering he’d be mostly out and occupied with business he urges his son to plan a vacation around it with his friends.

Eventually all five friends manage to convince their parents to allow them to go on the trip and they were all off on a Malibu adventure in a matter of days. On first arrival at the mansion, everyone - with the exception of Farkle, whom is used to its grandeur - is blown away by the sheer size of it all.

Riley immediately finds herself spinning in the grand entrance, her eyes dancing around the room as she tries to absorb every beautiful detail of the building.

“Whoa,” Riley stops her twirling when she catches a glimpse of the lavish chandelier hanging above her head.

Everyone takes note of Riley’s gasp and each point their gazes in the same direction as hers. More gasps of astonishment follow. Farkle stands by awkwardly as he’s never been a fan of showing off how wealthy his family is.

“Farkle, why don't you give your friends the grand tour?” Stuart clears his throat.

Excitedly, all Farkle’s friends turn to face him. The genius holds in his sigh and takes everyone around the house. On the first floor the genius shows them the kitchen, the dining room, living space, home theatre and built in bowling alley before taking them out onto the patio where there’s a pool overlooking the sandy beaches and ocean waves.

They all go back inside cooing their amazement at the place with one another and Farkle is burning red with embarrassment at this point.

“Come on,” He clears his throat, “I can show you guys to the rooms.”

“Ah yes,” Stuart makes himself known again, an arm around his wife, “All bedrooms are upstairs and I’m under strict instructions that it’s boys with boys and girls with girls.”

“Mr. Matthews the stiff,” Maya jokes with a scoff.

“Actually Maya, Shawn was the first one to bring it up,” Mr. Minkus gives her a knowing look.

Maya giggles at her protective adoptive father and Riley smiles at how happy that makes her friend.

The group climb the extravagant staircase and all pause at the top of the stairwell. Mr. and Mrs. Minkus’ room is directly adjacent and on either side of their door are a rooms with attached bathrooms. Farkle points the girls in one direction and leads the guys in the other.

In the girls room, Riley squeals upon entering. She’s sure this room alone is bigger than her entire apartment. The wall on the far side of the room isn’t even a wall at all, it’s completely made up of floor to ceiling glass windows giving them a stunning view of the ocean.

On one side of the room there is an enormous bed, one that would fit all three girls, three times over and they’d all still sleep comfortably. Adjacent to the bed is a flat screen television mounted on the wall. The room was that large that it even had enough space for a grand lounge setting.

Next the girls inspect the bathroom and gasps escape them all again. It’s magnificent and light. Grand, just like the rest of the house. Riley’s eyes widen as she sees the large bathtub and a completely separate rainfall shower, double sink basins. Everything about it made Riley feel like she was a celebrity.

In the boys room the view is much the same with the entire far side being floor to ceiling windows. An enormous bed rests against one wall much like the girls room but they also had the addition of a slightly smaller - but still enormous - bed on the opposite wall.

After getting over the initial excitement the gang prepare themselves to hit the beach. The wave bye to Farkle’s parents and take the short walk down to the beach. With the weather being warm there are other people on the beach but it’s not overly crowded.

The group set up their belongings on a nice semi-secluded spot adjacent to the beach house. Riley lays out her purple beach towel, removes her summer dress exposing her newly purchased swimsuit and sits herself down on the towel, applying sunscreen. Maya sits by Riley, a very wide brim floppy hat on her head, oversized sunglasses perched on the brim of her nose, distressed denim shorts and an oversized band tee covering her swimsuit.

“You okay, Peaches?” Riley fights the urge to giggle.

“No,” Maya whines, “You know I burn easily. I don’t have lovely skin like you or Smackle.”

Smackle - whom is on Riley’s other side starts spitting some scientific jargon about what actually makes Maya’s skin prone to burning but the two other girls look at her with blank faces so she gives up.

“Come on, we’re here for a whole week. You have to swim at least once,” Riley waves the sunscreen tube in her hand, “How many times is an amazing vacation like this going to be handed to us for free?”

“Fine,” Maya sighs as she reaches for the bottom of her shirt and pulls it over her head.

Riley helps her friends apply sunscreen because that’s the responsible thing to do and the girls help reach the places on Riley’s back she couldn’t while the boys were already off throwing a football to each other. Well, Zay and Lucas were whilst Farkle stood by looking like he wished he wasn’t.

“I think maybe you should save Farkle,” Riley nudges Smackle’s arm with a giggle.

“He doesn’t appear to be in any danger,” Smackle gives her a quizzical look.

“Danger of dying of boredom maybe.” Maya chuckles.

Smackle locks eyes with Farkle and waves for him to come over. To which he looks thankful for and is with the girls in a second. They joke about how much fun he’s having and he responds with his usual mocking noises.

Maya sits with her knees brought close to her chest and Riley sits cross-legged when Zay and Lucas return to them. Lucas holds out his hand to help Riley up.

“Swim?” He asks simply and Riley bounces up in excitement and the two frolick towards the oceans edge.

“Swim?” Zay imitates Lucas and holds a hand out for Maya. Maya reluctantly accepts his offer.

When she’s standing she looks down at her bare stomach. “I’m so white.” Maya groans.

“Me too,” Zay jokes and he manages to get Maya to crack a smile.

The pair go and join their friends in the surf and the two geniuses aren't too far behind them. The six frolic in the waves together, laughter a constant presence. The always graceful Riley manages to lose her balance almost every time a wave crashes into her but Lucas was always right there to catch her. Although, Riley managed to find herself too far away from the group as she’d been unaware she was drifting out further when a wave dumps her and she’s trapped in its spiral, too panicked to find a way out. Luckily, Lucas spots her in distress and quickly comes to her rescue, helping free Riley from the watery grip of the wave. The Texan helps Riley to a spot where she can find her footing and stand on her own. The brunette coughing as the salt water had pierced her throat.

“Are you alright?” Maya comes over in a panic. The rest of the friends close behind her, also expressing concern of their own.

“I’m fine,” Riley says with her heart racing as she tries to catch her breath. “Thanks to Lucas,” she smiles sweetly at him and he tries to act as if that didn’t just completely stroke his hero complex. (I LOVE HIM OKAY, NO HATE Just imagine how cute and proud he’d look after saving her fhgkldgjhk)

Maya pulls Riley in for a tight embrace but tenses completely when a familiar voice calls out to them from the sand.

“You guys started without me?” He shouts.

Maya begins to chuckle knowingly and slowly turns around to find Josh standing on the shore line. Lucas jogs over to greet him.

“Riley,” Maya says to her best friend but doesn’t dare break her stare from the college boy on the beach.

“Did I forget to mention that my dad asked my Uncle Josh to come along and keep an eye on us?” Riley sways innocently.

“I think I’d recall anything involving your Uncle Boing,” Maya turns to face her, “Because if you had told me I would have been acting like a complete idiot and your father would have thought that it was a bad idea.. Ohhhh, I see.”

“You’re welcome.” Riley giggles.

“Maybe I should pretend to drown.” Maya says seriously.

“Why?” Zay asks.

“So Josh can save me.” Maya’s wide grin doesn’t waver.

“I nearly died, Maya!” Riley shrieks, “This isn’t some game.”

“I know, I know,” Maya swats the air, “But if I’m lucky I’ll get my first kiss with your Uncle.”

“Mouth to mouth doesn’t count as a first kiss,” Riley gives her a look.

“Yeah, be careful,” Zay pats the blondes shoulder, “Smackle is the most qualified here... You might be locking lips with her.”

“I wouldn’t object,” Farkle states and all three girls look at him in distaste before splashing him.

Eventually - after Maya regains her cool composure - they all join Riley’s uncle and Lucas on the sand.

“Sorry I’m late,” Josh side hugs his niece, “I had to tie up a few things back at campus first.”

“No problem at all,” Riley grins, “Glad you could make it.”

The rest of the day is spent soaking up the sun and enjoying the wonderful beach atmosphere. That’s how it was for days. The seven teenagers would laze about in the sun on the beach or by the pool and on a few occasions the girls went to check out a few of the shops around. When the weather proved to be too warm for the group they’d spend time inside watching movies in the theatre room or playing a few games of bowling.

On the day before they’re set to return to New York, a weather warning is issued. With the skies covered in ominous dark clouds the group decide to order pizzas and settle in for a movie night. The theatre room had a large projector screen on one wall and at least a dozen roomy recliner chairs that the group scatter themselves amongst.

Riley begins on her own seat to the right of Lucas and left of Maya but once they’re two horror movies deep Riley wedges herself into Lucas’ extra space on the chair as she was much too scared on her own. Lucas of course happily welcomes her as he loved feeling like a protector when it comes to Riley.

After the second scary film wraps up Riley insists they watch a comedy to lighten the mood and her anxious thoughts, it seems to work as she’s drifting off to sleep by the end of it.

Riley is woken by Lucas as he tries to carefully get out of the seat without disturbing her.

“I didn’t mean to wake you.” Lucas speaks softly.

“Is the movie over?” Riley wipes at her tired eyes.

“Yeah, everyone’s gone to bed.” Lucas says.

Riley looks around and notices the room is empty. Lucas extends a hand and helps the still sleepy Riley up from the chair. With an arm around her shoulder, Lucas leads Riley out of the theatre room. Riley jumps in fright immediately as a loud thunder clap sounds. Now out of the soundproof theatre room Riley realises that storm warning was now in full effect. The rain was pelting down so loudly Riley wondered if it was really hailing. Lucas steadies Riley and tells her it’s just a storm.

As the couple are nearing the staircase they spot Maya and Josh sitting on opposite armchairs by the closed patio doors.

“Whoa.” Riley says with wide eyes as she looks out the glass noticing how dark it was and how heavy the rainfall is.

“I love watching storms.” Josh says with a grin.

“It’s kinda pretty, hey Riles?” Maya turns her head back to her friend with a smile.

Another loud thunderclap sounds and burst of lightning illuminates the outside area momentarily, surprising Riley in the process, it causes her to jump in fright again.

“Just beautiful.” Riley grumbles sarcastically with a frown.

Josh shares a light chuckle over his niece being frightened by storms but Maya gives her a sympathetic smile.

“I’ll be up there in a second.” Maya says to Riley.

“No monkey business down here you two.” Lucas jokes with a smirk.

“Yeah and you say that with an arm around my niece.” Josh glares at the younger but much bigger boy. “Don’t get any ideas,” Josh turns to Maya with a panicked look on his face. The blonde sports her cute monkey imitation causing the college boy to smile.

Lucas leads Riley upstairs and with every thunder clap that sounds she grips even tighter to his side. They stop outside of Riley’s room, their voices at whispers as they guessed Mr. and Mrs. Minkus were asleep in their own room next door. Another thunder clap and another jumpy reaction from Riley.

“I hate storms.” Riley huffs quietly. “I can never fall asleep during them.”

“Did you want me to stay with you?” Lucas asks sheepishly.

“No!” Riley answers embarrassed.

“I just meant I could sit with you if you were scared.” Lucas shrugs.

“No it’s okay, I mean the girls are in my room, the boys in yours just- no thank you.” Riley blushes.

“Okay, well you know where to find me if you get too scared.” Lucas gives Riley a kiss on the cheek before heading to his own room.

Riley enters her suite, Smackle is already sound asleep on the far side of the bed. Riley shimmies under the covers beside her and tries to block out the noisy storm outside. She has no such luck.

Eventually Maya tip toes into the room and climbs into bed on the other side of Riley.

“You’re still awake?” Maya whispers once she noticed Riley stir.

“Yes.” Riley whispers back, nervously gripping the edge of the blanket as she pulls it up around her neck.

Maya sleepily rolls over, her back to Riley as she whispers, “You’re not thinking about the scary movie are you?”

“I am now!” Riley whisper panics.

“It was just a movie.” Maya yawns, “And it’s just a storm, Riles. Try and get some sleep.”

Easier said than done. Riley sits awake for another hour, her two friends fast asleep on either side of her, every thunder clap and every lightning flash that sneaks through the crack of the curtains makes Riley tense up in fear. Terrifying scenarios of crazed killers waiting out in the storm play through her mind like she’s watching another horror film.

“Maya?” Riley whispers. No answer. “Smackle?” Again no answer. Finally Riley carefully shimmies her way out of the middle of the bed and tiptoes out of the room, down the hall and all the way into the darkness of the boys suite.

It’s pitch black and Riley is regretting her decision in coming over here. Then, another lighting flash illumines the room and Riley uses this as a way to work out where everyone was. Josh is asleep on the plush sofa after coming in late that evening after watching the storm with Maya. A crash of thunder sounds and Riley tenses up, she wonders how everyone can be sleeping so peacefully with all this terrifying noise. Another lightning flash and Riley notices Farkle and Zay sleeping on the massive bed against the wall. Then, another flash sees Riley finally finding Lucas asleep on the slightly smaller bed on the opposite side of the room. Riley tiptoes her way over to him.

“Lucas,” She whispers quietly as she gently nudges his shoulder.

“Riley?” Lucas asks sleepily and she’s thankful that he’s not a heavy sleeper or otherwise she might have woken up the other guys in the room if she got any louder.

“I’m scared.” Riley admits and another loud thunder clap sees her jumping in place.

Lucas wriggles over a bit and pats the space beside him. Riley chews nervously on her bottom lip.

“What if people see?” Riley asks embarrassed. She’s thankful it’s dark in the room because she knew her cheeks would be burning red.

“We’re just waiting out the storm.” Lucas can’t help but yawn. “Besides, you said you never fall asleep during a storm, you can just leave before anyone wakes up?”

Another thunder clap, another jumpy reaction and Riley quickly climbs in beside Lucas on the bed. Awkwardly she lays next to him on her side, no contact between them, her eyes had adjusted to the darkness so she could make out the basic outline of Lucas’ features without needing the lighting flashes to illuminate him.

Right now Riley was more nervous about sharing a bed with Lucas than she was about the storm but eventually she calms down and lets Lucas comfort her when it came to the storm. His efforts seemed to work as Riley managed to doze off.

The next morning there’s not a single drop of rain to be seen. It’s as if the monster storm of the night before was a very distant memory. Riley wakes to the sound of someone clearing their throat, beside her Lucas wakes too. Somewhere in the night Riley found herself pinned comfortably under Lucas’ arm and she remains there that morning.

Riley’s eyes adjust to the light in the room and she sees five faces staring down at her. Lucas releases Riley from his grip in an embarrassed hast as Zay, Maya, Farkle, Isadora and Josh all wear various expressions on their faces, mostly amused but Josh didn’t seem too impressed.

“No monkey business, huh?” Josh asks with folded arms, his gaze directed at Lucas.

“I hate storms.” Riley groans with embarrassment as she pulls the covers over her face realising she’s been caught.

“You know, I think I don’t mind them.” Lucas says with a goofy smile on his face.

“Yeah I bet.” Zay says with a smirk and Josh lightly smacks him over the head.

“Cory doesn’t hear about any of this, okay?” Josh addresses the group looking defeated.

“Sure thing, Boing.” Maya sways on her feet with a devilish smirk. “And Shawn doesn’t hear about last night either.”

“Last night?” Riley throws the covers back with urgency. All eyes point to a very smirky Maya and wide eyed Josh.

“Nothing happened last night!” Josh says defensively.

“But it could have.” Maya teases playfully.

“No it couldn’t have.” Josh matches her tone but he was a little more frazzled.

“You’re going to get the poor boy in trouble.” Zay shakes his head.

Josh wants to talk about literally anything else so he decides to assert his authority. “Okay so we’re leaving in an hour, boys and girls lets get some distance and get to packing, okay?”

“Okay.” Maya says still wearing a devilish smirk. “See you in an hour.”

Josh shakes his head and makes his way over to his things and everyone seems to scatter.

“Morning.” Lucas says to Riley with a slightly sheepish smile.

“Morning.” Riley laughs at the awkwardness of it all.

“I thought you couldn’t sleep through storms?” Lucas says.

“I don’t normally,” Riley shrugs but with a small smile she says, “Then again I don’t normally have you with me.”

“Have I mentioned lately how much I like storms?” Lucas grins.

“Once or twice.” Riley crinkles her nose cutely.

“Riley.” Josh says knowingly from the other side of the room.

“Okay. Okay.” Riley giggles. “I’m going.”

“See you in an hour?” Lucas says with a grin.

Riley risks being reprimanded by giving Lucas a quick kiss. “See you in an hour.”

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End note: obvi this isn't the sad one shot i was talking about but I finished this one first so HERE YA GO!! :)

Crediting all my anons bc this was more requested than I thought and I have to give credit where credit is due!! Hopefully my combination of these satisfies you all!! :)

#rucas #rucas au #rucas fic #rucas fanfic #rucas imagine #rucas one shot #riley x lucas

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