This is it, this is the final chapter in this story. I am so sorry that it has taken me this long to post it. Life and writers block got in the way. I have loved writing this story and creating a different kind of world for Rucas. Thank you for all the love, support, comments, follows and favorites on this story. They have meant the absolute world to me and this story wouldn't be possible without all your support. So here it is, the final chapter of this story. Enjoy!
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EPILOGUE
"Do you want the couch to go there?" Lucas asked, holding one end of the couch and turning to raise an eyebrow at his girlfriend of two years.
"I think so," Riley nodded as she looked around the living room. "That seems like the logical place for it."
"Are you sure, sugar?" Zay asked, feeling himself lose part of his grip on the couch.
"I'm sure," Riley finally decided and then smiled kindly at Zay. "Thank you so much for helping with the move."
The move. After two years of dating, they were finally taking this next step. Riley, Lucas and Haley were all moving into their own apartment together. Riley and Lucas felt like it was finally time for the three of them to officially move in and become a family. While the adults were particularly excited about this move, no one was more excited than Haley. At seven years old now, she loved Riley and loved her dad's relationship with the brunette.
"Anything for my two best friends," Zay smiled.
"You have a lot of crap," Maya groaned as she walked into the apartment and dropped another box on the floor.
"It's not that much," Josh shook his head at his wife as he followed her inside.
"I'm pretty sure you guys had more stuff when we helped you move into your new apartment," Lucas pointed out.
"That's because we had all of Sophia's stuff. Two year olds have a lot of stuff," Maya said.
"And soon there will be another one," Riley smiled at her best friend in excitement. Maya and Josh had just recently announced that she was pregnant with baby number two.
"It's totally going to be a boy this time," Josh said.
"Don't say that," Maya shot him a look.
"What?" Zay asked, looking between the two. "Do you not want a boy?"
"It's not that," Maya shook her head. "I don't want him to get his hopes up and then we end up having another girl."
"I would be happy either way," Josh promised.
"I totally agreed with Josh though," Lucas chimed in. "I totally think it's going to be a boy."
"I guess we will have to wait and see," Riley said. She secretly agreed with her boyfriend and uncle. For some reason, she had a feeling that her best friend was going to have a boy this time around.
"So are there a lot more boxes left?" Lucas asked, changing the subject back to their moving.
"We should be just about done," Riley insisted as she looked around the living room at all of the boxes already in there.
"We are," Farkle nodded as he followed in with his wife. Smackle placed the box she was holding on a table and looked around.
"This place looks a lot bigger than you described," Smackle said.
"It feels a lot bigger," Riley agreed. She knew that they were going to have a lot of extra space but she was okay with that. It was perfect for when they decided to eventually expand their family.
"It feels perfect," Lucas smiled as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders.
"It really does," Riley smiled up at him and then closed her eyes when she felt him place a kiss on her forehead. She knew this next step was going to be perfect. She knew that they had made the right decision in moving in together.
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"I love it!" Haley exclaimed later that day. She had been hanging out with Cory and Topanga while the adults did most of the moving. They figured it would go a lot faster without a seven year old running around.
"Yeah?" Riley smiled at the little girl.
"Its perfect mom," Haley nodded. Riley felt her heart clench and a rush of love overcome her.
After about a year of dating, Haley had randomly called Riley mom one night. Riley and Lucas were both completely taken by surprise and not sure how to respond to this. At first, Lucas was afraid it would scare Riley away but then he saw the smile on the brunette's face. He saw the tears in her eyes and knew that it was okay. She had taken on the role of Haley's mom and that it was perfectly okay with her to be called mom. It was one of those moments where Riley knew that Lucas and Haley were who she was supposed to be with. They were meant to be her family.
"Do you want to see your room?" Lucas asked.
"Yes!" Haley clapped her hands in the same way Riley did when she got excited. Lucas smirked because even though she wasn't her biological daughter, she had still gotten a few traits from Riley.
"Follow us," Riley smiled and then led them in the direction. The apartment had three bedrooms and the first one was Haley's. The brunette pushed the door open and heard the seven year old let out an excited gasp.
"I love it," Haley said as she walked into the room. It was painted purple and had little flowers all around the walls. There was a bed in the middle of the room with a purple flower comforter on it, a night stand right next to the bed, a desk off the side, a little dresser with a mirror on top of it and a small chair in the corner of the room. Pictures were scattered all around the room and it was exactly what Haley had wanted.
"Yeah?" Lucas asked, walking over to his daughter and ruffling her hair.
"We did a good job?" Riley asked.
"It's perfect," Haley nodded. She saw a picture on her night stand and it was of the three of them at Zay and Vanessa's wedding. They looked happy, they looked like a family. She turned to her mom and dad with a bright smile. "Thank you so much."
"You are very welcome," Lucas pulled his daughter into a hug and wished she would stop growing. She was already way too big for him.
"Now since most of the kitchen supplies are still in boxes, how about we order pizza for dinner?" Riley suggested.
"With extra cheese and pepperoni?" Haley's eyes lit up in excitement.
"I think that sounds perfect," Riley agreed.
"Yay!" Haley clapped her hands together and smiled.
"Maybe after we can go out for ice cream?" Lucas suggested.
"Really?" Haley's eyes widened even wider and the two adults chuckled.
"I think it sounds like the perfect night," Riley nodded.
"Awesome!" Haley pumped her first in the air and then rushed out of the room to get the menu.
"I think she's happy," Riley chuckled.
"Because of you," Lucas said.
"Me?" Riley scrunched her eyebrows together in confusion. "What did I do?"
"You saved us," Lucas said and then took a step closer to her. "You saved me and made me a better person. You loved that little girl out there like she was your own. You have taken us on as your family when you didn't need to. You make us happy and feel loved."
"I will always love the two of you," Riley promised and wrapped her arms around his shoulders as he wrapped his arms around her waist. He pulled her even closer and then kissed her forehead. "You two are my family, Lucas Friar."
"I love you Riley Matthews," Lucas said and then leaned down to kiss her.
"I love you too," Riley whispered against his lips and then kissed him once more. She would never get used to the feeling that she felt when he kissed her. She would never get used to those butterflies that swarmed her belly and made her feel like she was the only girl in the world.
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"Are you gonna do it now, daddy?" Haley asked, tugging on Lucas's arm.
"Should I?" Lucas asked, looking down at her.
"Yes!" Haley exclaimed and then looked to see Riley walking back in their direction. She had been throwing out her ice cream cup and was headed back towards her two favorite people.
"You ready to go?" Riley asked.
"Yup," Haley nodded and then winked at her dad.
"How about we walk over to the park?" Lucas suggested. "It's still kind of early out and Haley might like to run around for a little while before bed."
"Sure," Riley nodded.
"Okay," Haley agreed. The family of three headed in the direction of the park and as soon as they got there, the little girl rushed off in the direction of the swings. They were her favorite part of the park and she was glad to see that no one else was there.
"It's so beautiful out tonight," Riley said as she looked up at the clear sky. She could see the sun starting to set and it felt so peaceful.
"You're beautiful," Lucas said.
"Lucas," Riley smiled sweetly him and felt herself blush softly. She was sure she would never get used to his random compliments.
"Mom!" Haley called out and then jumped off the swing. Riley turned to see what her daughter needed and saw her walking in her direction.
"Is everything okay?" Riley asked when the little girl reached her side and then turned back to Lucas, letting out a surprise gasp. He was down on one knee and holding a small velvet box in his hand. "Lucas," she whispered.
"I love you," he started and then amended his statement when he heard Haley let out a cough. "We love you. We love you more than anything else in this world. You are kind, beautiful, selfless and one of the best people we have ever met. There is no one else in the world that I would want to build my life with or continue to build our family with. You're my best friend and the love of my life. Riley Matthews, will you marry me?"
"Marry us!" Haley chimed in. Riley let out a soft chuckle and brushed a tear off her face before nodding.
"Yes," Riley whispered. "Yes, of course!"
"Really?" Lucas widened his eyes in excitement.
"Of course, Lucas. I want nothing more than to marry you," Riley said. He quickly took the ring out of the box and slid it onto her finger before standing up and pulling her into his arms. He crashed his lips against her and kissed her with all the love he was feeling for her.
"I love you so much," Lucas whispered against her lips.
"I love you too," Riley said and then kissed him once more before turning to Haley. "I love both of you so much."
"I love you!" Haley chimed in and jumped into Riley's arms. Riley picked up the little girl and squeezed her in a tight hug. She felt Lucas wrap his arms around his two favorite girls and held them both close.
Lucas had been just another parent. Haley had been just another student that September morning. Riley had no idea how wrong she had been in that moment. They were so much more than that. It was a crisp September morning when the two stumbled into her life and ended up changing it for the best. They gave her love and a family. They made her believe that life could change in a second if you wanted it to. They were the best parts of her life and it was only the beginning. Riley, Lucas, and Haley's story was just beginning and they couldn't wait to see what was next for them.