L U C A S

I stood in front of my mirror, glancing at my plaid shirt as I frantically attempted to button it up, as I had Zay on the phone in my other hand. I let out a sigh.

"You know, she's your friend dude." Zay said,

"I'm well aware of that." I replied back, in a somewhat grouchy tone. I hated the sound of that, I'm her friend, only her friend.

"You sound nervous." Zay cooed. I let out a 'psst'.

"Why the hell would I be nervous." I said, voice kind of shaky at the end. Dammit.

Zay laughed. I rolled my eyes. If only he could see me right now.

"You're acting like this is a date with Rile—OH shit! You're taking her out on a date! You're such a clever ass." Zay replied into the phone. Wow, he caught on quick.

"It's not a date.. It's—" "She doesn't know it's a date but you do. You think it is. Therefore you've never been on a date before so thus this is your first one and you are nervous. So get your shit together for her man." I could hear Zay gargle a drink on the other end of phone. I looked at myself in mirror and sighed. I glanced over at the clock on the wall.

"Gotta go man." I said. "Alright, swoon your friend over." Zay chuckled. I internally rolled my eyes. "Bye." I said before hanging up. Zay was right...tonight is technically a date... But she doesn't know. Let's keep it that way.

I made my hair a tad bit nicer than usual, aka making my quiff actually go in one direction. Is this too much? Will she think it is? What about my pants? Oh my God, why am I even worrying about this. Shut up, Lucas, you have to go pick her up. I told myself.

I grabbed my jacket and keys before heading to towards her place.

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R I L E Y

I stood in front of the mirror, glancing at myself. I knew that this wasn't a date, we're just hanging out, but I don't know why I am worrying about how I look. I mean it's only Lucas, my friend right? But it's Lucas.... Oh my gosh why am I over thinking this. Just pick something, curl your hair and call it a day Riles.

I walked back over to my closet, before throwing on some jeggings, high top converse, a plain loose grey tee, and an army green military jacket. I put on my necklace, that I wear everyday, but I've never told anyone. I always have it tucked and hiding. It was a very special necklace to me, given to me by my grandma before she passed. She helped me a lot through middle school, and she passed just before we left for New York. I didn't want to cry, so I quickly stopped thinking about it.

I looked down to hand, and noticed that my friendship ring from Maya was still on. Even though we are fighting, I'd never take it off. She'll always be my best friend..

I walked into my bathroom, to do my makeup. We'll technically not really makeup, because for tonight's occasion I didn't really mind what I looked like, well sort of..

I just applied mascara, a ting bit of blush and lipstick. I didn't do foundation, so you could see my freckles. My darn freckles.

I brushed my teeth before I heard the doorbell ring, and I walked out. My dad was at work late, but my Mom and Auggie were hanging out in the living room. My mom saw me from the table, she gave me a smile before walking over. 

"Honey, can I tell you something real quick?" My mom caught me. "Yeah.. Of course." I replied. My mom looked at me and gave me a sad smile. "I know that you and Lucas agreed to be friends, but. I know from experience. You can either be friends with someone, or in love with them. Not both." She says. I was shocked. I didn't know what to say back,

"Is that the Prince Charming!?" Auggie asked, excitedly. I looked at him and giggled. Auggie got up, and ran over to the door before opening it. And there stood Lucas, and wow, I was speechless.

I just stood there, mouth open like an idiot.

"Prince, your princess is waiting." Auggie said, grabbing Lucas's hand and pulling him in. Lucas laughed, before looking at me. I just stood there, speechless, literally. I felt my mom push me forward.

"Hey." Lucas smiled.

"H-Hi." I stuttered. Oh my God, why am I stuttering. He had on a different color then black which I have never seen from him before, it was a blue plaid shirt, his hair was up in a nice quiff, not that it wasn't daily but you know, nicer this way.

Riley, you and Lucas are just friends, don't get worked up, it's just two friends hanging out tonight since your other friends hate you right now. Okay.

"Hi Mrs. Matthews." Lucas grinned, shaking my moms hand. "Hello Lucas, you two friends have fun!" My mom said, as we started towards out the door.

"Take care of our princess." I overheard Auggie whisper to Lucas before we left.

"I always will." I heard him whisper back,

Which made my heart skip a beat.

"Remember what I said sweetie." I heard my mom say after me. I shook my head. "I will." I said. I'll really have to let what she said sink in.

Then me and Lucas were out the door.

"So thanks for picking me up, considering I'm not old enough to drive yet." I laughed. He chuckled. "No problem, I don't mind. Besides you'll be driving soon anyway right?" He asked as we walked. Wow, he was actually taking interest in me. Maybe he has changed.

"December 23rd, so yeah." I smiled, and he held the door open for me. I curtsied and he laughed. "It's crazy how fast the years gone by.. How long ago we met." I said quietly, hoping he wouldn't of heard me but he did. He smirked. We hoped in his truck.

"I can't believe it's already almost thanksgiving which.. By the way, uh.. You have any um, I don't know.. Plans for then maybe?" I said hesitantly. After what Farkle said, I feel bad. I mean it's not like I wouldn't want to invite him to thanksgiving- well actually that's it.

"Uh- I don't uh, really celebrate holidays much. Not really my thing." He cleared his throat as we drove. "Oh, well. You can come to my family's thanksgiving at our house if you wanna next week.. I mean it's whatever." I said, trying to play it off cool.

"Are you flirting with me?" He smirked. I scoffed. "Please, me flirting with you? Long-shot." I huffed. He had a smug grin. "You're totally in love with me." He said cockily. I first felt a spark ignite, but then I rolled my eyes. "You wish." I murmured.

"No you wish I'd stop this car right now so you can make out with me." He smirked.

I let out a fake laugh. "Kind of elaborate don't you think? Remember we're just friends. So stop doing that eye thing that you do and the flirty little comments." I responded as I looked out the side of my window. "Hey you were the one flirting with me first, and two friends aren't allowed to tease each other?" He winked at me. I glared at him, before rolling my eyes.

"Where are we going..dude." I replied, hesitating before I said dude. Lucas laughed. "Lame attempt. And the movies." He replied back, slightly smiling. I nodded before looking out the side of my window, remembering what my mom said before we left;

"You can either be friends with someone or in love with them, not both."

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A/N: hey guys! Sorry this was so short, but I have to stop making the chapters so long or else my story will only be like 25 chapters long! 

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