Smiling, Riley leaned into him, returning the hug, her head against his shoulder.
"I'm really glad that you're here now." It had gotten lonely without the rest of her friends, feeling like she was slowly losing Maya to her boyfriend. It was a part of growing up, though, she knew that, could hold onto that when she felt left behind. It was bound to happen eventually, as they let boys into their lives and tried new things.
That didn't make it easier. But at least now there was Lucas.