“you are my only exception.”
(in which Riley and Lucas have their first date as a couple.)
I was doing some of my homework on my bed when my boyfriend of three days entered through my window.
“Hey girlfriend.” He smiles as he sits at my bay window.
“Hi boyfriend,” I smile back and slightly shake my head at him, “You do know we have rules now and we have a front door.”
“I’m not familiar with a front door, but I might try and use it later tonight when I pick you up.”
“Well, I was thinking since we’re very officially together, we should go on our first date. And since you’re already my girlfriend, you can’t refuse.”
“Oh really?” He nods with the grin permanently painted on his face.”Where are you taking me on this date?”
“Would I be a good boyfriend if I told you?”
“Rhetorical question, my sweet Rileybean. It is a beautiful fall day and all I can say is that we are going to appreciate this beautiful fall day on our second first date.”
“You’re taking me on a picnic aren’t you?” I smirked at my predictable boyfriend and the grin on his face disappeared.
“I’m going to leave now before your father comes in and catches me. Wouldn’t want our date to be cancelled. Bye, Riles!” He rushed out of my window and I just chuckled at him.
I couldn’t stop smiling, knowing I had such an adorable boyfriend who has always been a true gentleman.
Me: So what time is this date, loverboy?
Lucas💙: I will pick you up at 6. Dress warm, beautiful.😍
Me: Kk, Flirt. Should I tell my dad? Or will you?
Lucas💙: Don’t worry, let me handle everything.
Me: Kk! Can’t wait for our picnic!!!! 🍽☀️🍂🍁😂
Lucas💙: 😒 I am not telling you anything next time.
Me: How are you so sure there will be a next time?😂
Lucas💙: 😔 I’m so hurt, Rileybean.
Me: I’m only joking, Luke. See you later!😘😘
I finished my homework and took a short nap before getting ready for my date. By the time I finished dressing up, my mother called me saying Lucas was here.
“…So would I be able to take her out on a date?” I came out into the living room to hear Lucas asking my father’s permission to take me out. He had a picnic basket and blanket ready on the couch beside where he stood and he was dressed in a cute little sweater.
“Lucas, honey, you don’t have to ask us to take Riley out-”
“Speak for yourself, Topanga. I like this routine he’s doing.” My father grins and my mother was glaring at him.
“Did you interrupt me?” She smiled her sarcastic smile at him and fear took over his face.
“Of course not. I was just saying, Lucas you don’t have to ask our permission to take Riley out.” He says with gritted teeth.
“Aww, really Daddy?” I exclaimed and hugged my dad. “Thank you.”
“Be home by 10.” He grumbles and walks away.
“Love you!” I yell out to him.
“Love you too, honey.” He grumbles back.
“Have fun, you two.” My mother smiles lovingly at us.
“Thanks, mom. Love you.” I hug her, get my light jacket, and go to Lucas.
“Thank you Mrs. Matthews.” Lucas says before we leave.
I loop my arm through Lucas’ arm while we walk out the door and he moves my hand to hold it instead.
“I hope it’s okay with you that we walk to the park. I don’t get my license till next month.”
“It’s okay,” I shrug. “Like you said, it’s a nice day. Might as well enjoy it.”
He smiles at me and we walk through the park and set up at a spot under a tree that still had most of its leaves intact. The leaves were a bright almost orange yellow colour that reflected the sun that was rapidly setting. The sun was a beautiful mix or bright orange, pink, and light purple hues that reminded me a little of pumpkins and cotton candy. The wind blew lightly, enough to bring air to our faces, but not enough to leave us shivering in our sweaters. Lucas was right, it was a nice day today.
“This is perfect, Luke.” I told him as he was looking through the picnic basket, making sure he had everything.
“Wait, really?” He was mildly surprise and I giggled fondly at him.
“Why are you so surprised?”
“I’ve been planning this since we left the ski lodge. I’ve been pretty much racking my brain trying to give you the perfect date. I really wasn’t sure if this would be it.”
“Hey,” I take his chin in my hand, and move his face to look at me, “this is perfect. Any date idea would have been perfect because I’m with you.” He smiles and plants a kiss on my cheek.
“I agree. Now, I hope you’re hungry because,” He takes some food out of the basket and wiggles them in my face, “I brought some sandwiches, some iced tea, and some cake.”
“Awwww, you’re so cute, Lukey.” I pinch his cheek and steal a sandwich from him.
We both start eating and keep talking with our mouths full of the chicken sandwiches that Lucas made us. Oblivious to any of the dogwalkers passing us by and staring.
“You have food on your face, Riles.” He laughs and wipes the side of my mouth where the leftover crumbs were. I gave him a sandwich-filled grin and said a muffled thank you. He gave me his little nod laugh and continued eating his sandwich.
By the time we finished eating it was almost completely dark out, so we packed up our things and walked around instead. His hand held mine as we danced around the street lamps and he continuously twirls me around.
“You think this date is better than our first ever date?” I asked while I hugged his arm and we walked through my neighbourhood.
“I don’t know…” He thought about it, moved in front of me then held my face and kissed me. “Nope. I like this one better.” He grinned and I slapped his arm.
“I’m supposed to kiss you!” He gasped.
“You kissed me the first time!”
“I know and it’s a tradition now and you broke it!”
“My moment was literally me finally kissing you.”
“I thought your moment was us getting together.”
“That too. But initially it was me kissing you, remember?”
“Yeah, but I kissed you on our first date, so I should get to kiss you on our second first date.” I pouted.
I took his face in my hands and kissed him, but he held on to me so I wouldn’t pull away so soon.
“You happy now?” He asked with a smile.
“Yeah,” I blushed, “Aren’t you?”
“Of course I am.” He pulls me into him and kisses the top of my head, “I always am when I’m with you.”
I look up at him at him smile brightly before we make our way up to my apartment. I couldn’t have asked for a better second first date with Lucas Friar.
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