#riley would wear a mask on the call even though she's in her room. maya would say her camera isn't working

[toss-a-coin-to-your-stan-account]

y'know often people say "man I'm glad glee ended before (x) came out" about new music/musicals? yeah that's how i feel about girl meets world and literally any fucking current event/social issue from 2020 onward

[rilesandlucas]

sleepover-rucas

Prompt-Rucas' first sleepover

yeah not proof read

Riley Matthews had just turns 16 two weeks ago. After a wonderful day of excitement of fun Lucas' parents and Riley's parents surprised Riley with a gift. It wasn't an average gift though, after a year of dating, Riley and Lucas could finally have sleepovers. There was a few rules like after 10 they had to return to separate rooms and that they could only have a max of 2 sleepovers a week for the time being. Riley and Lucas had had sleepovers before, but never alone. Riley always thought it was a fundamental part of a relationship to see what the other was like all the time before progressing. To which Lucas always reminded her that they were only almost 17. Even though they both liked the idea of having a sleepover they were also very nervous about it. What if you don't have time to brush your teeth before you see the other, what if you wake up and your hairs a mess, and most important to Riley do you wear a bra to sleep or not? She usually didn't cause it was bad for you but what if it was impolite to not wear one. It messed with her brain.

Now two weeks later Riley was standing at the foot of Lucas' door bag in hand. She'd basically packed her whole life and everything she could possibly need in it. She pulled her hand up but hesitated before knocking, she was so very nervous. Maya's advice didn't help either which was fuck him and that would break the tension. As much as she wanted to fuck him she wasn't ready for that yet and she wanted to respect their parents trust. Her hand still frozen in front of the door it swung open making her stumble backwards. Her eyes met Lucas' forest green ones and she stifled a laugh pulling him into a hug. He returned her embrace before grabbing her hand and pulling her onto the couch.

'So wanna tell me why you stood at the door for about 2 minutes just staring at it.' He asked and Riley looked down at her lap upset.

'I don't know I was just so nervous. What if this ruins us Lucas. I don't want anything to ruin us.' Riley sulked and Lucas put his fingers under her chin pulling it up to face him

'But what if the pressure turns us into a diamond, like I know it will. Because there's nothing you could do tonight to make me think any different of you. Because I'm with you for who you are on the inside, not your messy morning hair, or if you wear a bra to bed.' He ranted and Riley's eyes darted upwards at his words.

'Maya called.' She groaned rolling her eyes. Lucas laughed with her and shook his head.

'Well Maya called Zay and then he called me. Princess why didn't you just talk to me.' Lucas asked pleading with her. She shook her head and her eyes gleamed slightly.

'Cause it's stupid. I shouldn't be so upset about something like this' She scolded herself, Lucas was quick to comfort her though, scooping her into his arms.

'Hey your nervousness is valid. Now I was thinking we talk in my room while listening to Dear Evan Hansen.' Lucas suggested already running down the hall.

'Are you trying to make me cry. You know that musical is purely sad optimism.' She called getting up off of the couch.

'What an oxymoron.' He calls back already on his bed and turning on his laptop to open Spotify.

Riley quickly jumped on the bed next to him and snuggled into his chest. She started talking about her future as anyone have a map played in the background.

'Kids?' She asked and Lucas choked on air.

'Yeah I want some with you. Maybe two.' He asked and Riley's eyes beamed and her smile grew.

'I want two too.' She beamed and Lucas couldn't help but kiss her forehead.

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'Kids.' Lucas' mum called from down the hall. The pair raced into the kitchen knowing that Lucas' mum had bought home Mcdonalds. Lucas picked out his chicken big mac and Riley pulled out her medium mcchicken and medium fries.

Lucas' mum stood there waiting and coughed when no one noticed. Riley and Lucas snapped her head towards her and pulled her into a hug.

'Hi Mrs Friar.' Riley beamed bouncing and taking a plate to the dining room table. Mrs Friar grabbed her plate and sat beside Riley while Lucas tried to be noticed knowing the two girls were very close and similar.

'So Riles has Lucas been treating right while you've been here.' Mrs Friar asked biting her cheeseburger. Riley smiled and nodded before replying.

'Yes he did put on Dear Evan Hansen which made me cry but other than that he was great.' She answered and Lucas kicked her foot playfully under the table.

'Well that's just mean, does he get some satisfaction oput of making you cry.' Mrs Friar joked and turned to Riley winking.

'This means war.' Riley spoke simply and Lucas' gaze dropped.

'Oh no.' Lucas droned and Riley and Mrs Friar moved towards the cupboard pulling out monopoly.

'MONOPOLY!' They shouted and Lucas groaned finishing his dinner and walking over to the lounge room knowing he couldn't fight it.

'I'm gonna lose aren't I' Lucas spoke already knowing the answer.

Both the girls nodded and continued to set up the game.

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Lucas lost, Lucas lost really bad. He basically shouldn't have even played the game at all.

While Lucas' mother packed up Riley and Lucas cleaned the kitchen, well Riley did while Lucas sulked drying the dishes.

'Oh stop sulking you'll win next time.' Riley reassured but Lucas just shrugged her off and walked to the bathroom.

'Is it 9:45 already.' Riley called and Lucas nodded his head making room for her at the vanity. Riley smiled and walked to Lucas' room to grab her toothbrush but quickly returned with a green mask on her face and a toothbrush in her mouth.

Lucas spat in the sink and when he looked up and saw Riley he jumped and almost screamed. Riley couldn't help but laugh as she washed off the green foaming cleanser and did a gargle of mouthwash.

'So what's with the green shit.' Lucas mumbled while he used a face washer to wash his face.

'It removes dirt from my skin so it doesn't go all gross.' She simply spoke before walking out of the bathroom. Lucas nodded slightly and followed her like a lost puppy until he reached her bedroom door.

'Good night Lucas. Thanks for the great night.' She mumbled.

'Good night Riley, thanks for everything.' Lucas retorted kissing her lips and walking away.

[seriestrash]

London’s Calling

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Epilogue: Forever

Word Count: 1515

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Two weeks pass since her final day at school and Riley is back in her old New York apartment. She’d only been back in the country for the day and there were already boxes sprawled across her room, just like the day she left. 

It’s weird, to just ‘pick up where she left off’. Riley already knew she wouldn’t be able to slot into her old life like nothing happened. Even though on paper that’s essentially what she was doing. Same apartment, same school, same after school hang out spot, even most of the same friends. That misplaced feeling she had during her visit in Spring Break returns, the one Riley predicated she’d have until she readjusts. Strangeness aside she’s ultimately relieved to be back. 

It’s late - late for Riley at least - just after 10pm. Riley had briefly seen the two geniuses and Zay when she arrived. Of course Maya was there too but she stayed long after their other friends left. The blonde practically handcuffed herself to the brunette the moment she landed. Riley quickly became overwhelmed with the new-old life change and during dinner Riley delicately tried to hint at Maya to leave so she could have a moment alone to process things. Too excited to have her best friend back Maya wasn’t catching on but luckily Topanga picked up on it and suggested that Riley gets an early nights sleep. Alone. Making light of it of course Topanga tells the very pouty blonde that she has nothing to worry about because Riley was back and they had forever to spend with each other. 

Thankful for her mother having her back Riley retreated to her room where she spent a few hours going through her boxes. Trying to decide if she wanted to set her room up the way it was or give it a new look. You know, that whole readjustment / can’t slot into the old life thought she keeps coming back to. 

A new look was what she decided on, although she wouldn’t be making any headway with her decorating that evening. Riley was just thankful her bed was set up with fresh sheets. It’s just now dawning on her how exhausted she is. Just as Riley gets to her feet after crouching down by one of her boxes she hears rustling on the fire escape. Riley lets out a quiet chuckle and shakes her head thinking Maya had already returned to visit but she’s shocked to see Lucas standing by the open window.  

Riley told her friends about moving home the moment she knew it was definite. Riley knew that it would get back to Lucas of course but she didn’t allow herself to think about that, as she hadn’t let herself think of him much after Spring Break. Riley knew Lucas would have known she was coming back today, even though she made a point to not talk about him with her friends. Still, she’s surprised to see him so soon. 

“May I come in?” He asks sheepishly. 

“Sure,” Riley nods, still taken by surprise. 

“I heard you were back…” Lucas says as he climbs through the window. 

“Yep,” Riley says quietly.   “I heard it’s for good?” Lucas finds Riley’s gaze. 

“I think so, yeah.” Riley shifts nervously on her feet. 

“Can we talk?” Lucas motions to the bay window. 

Riley nods slightly and follows him over. Sure Riley and Maya had sat in the bay window already, it was the first thing they did when she got back but that was light, that was fun. This would be the first real bay window session Riley had in a year and it was certainly coming earlier than she thought. 

“I know I said I’d respect however much time you needed but you texted me a couple weeks ago and I kind of got excited that you were back…” Lucas chuckles nervously. “I’m sorry if you’re not ready.. We don’t have to-” 

“Lucas, it’s fine,” Riley wears a small smile, “I’m glad you’re here.” 

“You are?” More and more hope creeping into the boy by the second. 

“Yes,” Riley bops her head gently, “I was thinking about calling you tomorrow, to talk.” 

“I can come back then… If that’s better for you?” Lucas asks quickly and Riley feels her chest getting warm as she watches his nerves get the better of him. 

“No, stay,” A slight giggle escapes her. 

Even with light laughter filling the room things are still a little weird, but that was to be expected.  "I’ve spent the past two months trying to think of some grand gesture to prove how sorry I am-” 

“Lucas, you don’t need a big gesture,” Riley gently cuts him off, “I know you’re sorry and I know you didn’t mean to hurt me.” 

Lucas looks relieved to hear her words, “Good, but I still feel like I need to show you how much you mean to me.” 

There he goes with his two best types of apologies. A million ‘I’m sorries’ followed by gestures to prove just how sorry he is. Although, normally Lucas’ gestures are subtle but this one was anything but small. 

The Texan pulls out a folded piece of paper from his jean pocket and hands it to Riley. 

She unfolds the paper and looks at it confused, “What is it?” 

“Tickets, to Paris.” Lucas states. 

“What?” Riley laughs nervously and shakes her head in disbelief. 

“They’re for the week after we graduate senior year. I’m going to have to work the rest of high school to pay them off but they’re ours.” Riley’s still puzzled so Lucas continues. “That’s two years from now. I want you in my life in two years from now- I want you in my life twenty years from now. Even if it’s just as friends,” Lucas gushes, “Riley, we’re forever and I’m so sorry if I made you doubt that or think that I doubted that.”

“What about Rain?” Riley fidgets as she quickly gets overwhelmed with the situation.  

“That finished long before it even started,” Lucas says, “I know you deserve more details and if you want them I’ll explain everything but right now I just really want you to know that it’s always going to be you for me. Forever is a long time, Riley and if you’ll let me, I’d like to spend it making things up to you.” 

Riley is at a loss for words as she stares into his emerald eyes. 

“Did you mean what you said?” Riley whispers. 

“Of course. I’d do anything to make it up to you,” Lucas edges closer in desperation. 

“No, not that,” Riley shakes her head. 

“Then what?” Lucas asks. 

“At Maya’s you blurted out something-” 

“Yes,” Lucas says firmly as he continues to hold her gaze as he now realises what she’s talking about. “I just thought it would hurt too much to say it before you left - the first time - so I didn’t.”

“Not talking is kind of what got us into this mess,” Riley shares a deflated laugh. 

“That’s going to change,” Lucas nods, trying to convince Riley, “We can talk more. I don’t want anything left unsaid.” 

“Okay.” Riley nods too, pointing her gaze at her lap.

“Okay.” Lucas lets out a little breath of relief. 

“I forgot to say something before I left New York too,” Riley says quietly as she lifts her head. 

“Yeah?” Lucas tilts his head slightly to the left.

“I love you too,” Riley’s smile is ever so slight but full of warmth, still masked with a hint of reluctancy and fear to let him in again.

Lucas is hit with a tidal wave of emotions, shock, relief, overwhelming joy. Lucas holds Riley’s gaze. Her smile is sweet but there’s still a sense of sadness behind her eyes. A tireless but something more than the absence of sleep. 

Lucas opens his arms and wraps them around Riley, pulling her in closer to him.  An ear and cheek pressed to his chest and with her eyes gently closed she lets out a breath of relief. It’s as if she’s waited the entire year for this one hug. Lucas rests his chin on Riley’s head and the longer they stay like that in a peaceful silence the more Riley can feel her worries melting away. 

Even after embracing the last few months of her time in London, Riley had been carrying around that lonely feeling with her and the pain of her estranged relationship with Lucas. But, there was something so therapeutic about their embrace that had Riley thinking about it long after Cory chased Lucas out the window. 

When Riley lies awake in bed that night thinking about it she knew the damage between her and Lucas was not irreparable. It of course - like any of the obstacles she faces with her readjusting - would take time but she knew they were forever. It’s this exact thought that sees Riley reaching for her phone to update her status and it’s then that she knows she speaks not of a place but a person. 

THE END

End Notes: Firstly I just want to say that I hope this ending is satisfying enough for my readers. I know I could have spent time writing about Riley actually adjusting to those obstacles she’ll approach but I felt like that wasn’t the story I was telling. London’s Calling was about Riley and Lucas surviving a year of disconnect. So basically their story begins and ends in the bay window. I don’t need to detail them doing anything past this point because I sounded like a broken record. They’re forever. Their story goes on long after my words stop. 

Anyway……THIS HAS BEEN A RIDE. I just want to say thank you SO much to everyone who has read this story. Thank you to anyone who has liked a chapter, reblogged it with or without tags, sent a reply or taken the time to shoot me a message about it. YOU ARE ALL THE REASONS WHY I WROTE THIS. 

I just really hope you know that I see ALL forms of appreciating you send me. Whether its replies / tags in reblogs etc. I know I don’t reply to all of them bc I don’t sometimes have the means to but I see them all and they all make me SO HAPPY!! 

some active readers and reviewers that I want to give shootouts to include:

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I know SO many more of you deserve recognition but thats all I can give for now but please know I love you all so much and I cant wait for the next story we share together ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️