I know you're probably all going to kill me for this, but this is something you all need to read and understand before you actually start reading the fic. I would just include this at the top of the first chapter, but this is a little too long for that.

First of all, this is a Rikurt High School AU. Emphasis on High School AU

I am aware of the fact that Curt was homeschooled, and I am aware of the fact that Riker attended a performing arts school in Colorado. But the high school AU stems from this. In this fic, they both attend a public high school.

Second, I have manipulated the timeline for the use of my story. I know that the Lynches moved to California in 2007, but in my story, they don't move until June 2009, forming R5 in late 2009.

Third, I myself have not attended a public school since I was nine years old. I have a limited knowledge of what public high school is like, and I apologize for any factual inaccuracy that results because of this.

Fourth, I have never been to Littleton, Colorado, nor have I been to Arlington, Texas. I apologize for any factual inaccuracy that results because of this.

Fifth, I have written quite a bit of fanfiction before. However, I have never really written a multi-chapter fanfiction like this. This will be a learning experience for me, so please be patient.

Sixth, any original characters are copyright of me.

Seventh, I believe that I have bored you enough. Thank you for reading, and I hope that you enjoy this story.