Growing Pains

Author's Note: Hello ladies and gents of the internet! I am back after a LONG time because of work and other things that have happened in my life, now I have the time to present you guys with this new fanfic called: Growing Pains. This is the sequel to: Her Guardian Angel and Hollywood Scandal. With this story, I really put my spin on the stress that comes with being an A-List celebrity and how in demand these people are how it effects their lives. Some people handle it better than others, this will test Riley and Lucas as a couple. How will test them? Well my dear friends I answer you with this, the start of a crazy journey full of twists and turns. Times where you will love certain characters, and times where you will wanna reach out to them through your laptop/desktop/tablet/phone or however you are reading this and you will wanna choke them or punch them for the decisions they make. Here we go ladies and gents, I present to you Chapter 1 of Growing Pains! Please enjoy! :)

Disclaimer: I am pretty sure I don't own Girl Meets World nor do I have the rights, all of that belongs to Michael Jacobs and Disney. I am just a fan (Since Boy Meets World) writing stuff out of my own head and hopefully people like it.

July 11, 2028

Hollywood, California

5:47pm

It was the big premier of Riley's hit romance movie alongside Aaron Diaz. Riley and Lucas began to walk the red carpet together as the two were joined together as Riley walked down the red carpet it a beautiful and elegant Tiffany Blue dress with a slit on the right leg as she showed off her long, smooth legs while Lucas walked with a classic black and white tuxedo as he for once, used hair jell as his hair was slicked back. After Riley gave birth to their daughter: Carmen, it took Riley 4 months to get back to work and begin filming in New York. Riley and Lucas temporarily moved out and allowed Maya and Josh access to their house to look after the house and have a temporary roommate in Odin, Riley's and Lucas' faithful German Sheppard who is now 8 years old.

The paparazzi took as many photos as they could of the A-List Power Couple holding hands as they took to the time to acknowledge the media and got their pictures taken. Eventually they were able to meet with Nicholas Sparks the inspiration for the movie Riley starred in: Charity. It was about a young woman named: Mercedes Anthony. Mercedes was coming off of a 3 year relationship that ended with her discovering her boyfriend cheating on her, plus to add to Mercedes' adversity, her father was dying and also had an alcoholic mother. But at the end of the day, had her best friend: Samantha to help save the day despite being a huge video gamer and trolling people online as Samantha kept up her kill count in games like: League of Legends and Call of Duty.

Riley initially agreed to work in this film because of the fact it was a film written by Nicholas Sparks, but the friendship between Mercedes and Samantha reminded her of herself and Maya since they were young. Although she hasn't faced as much adversity as Mercedes, she can understand the value of great friends. Riley really appreciated the character and playing the role of Mercedes allowed Riley to become nostalgic on her memories with Maya growing up.

Riley went up to do an interview with Clevver News and even videobombed her castmate who played as her love interest in the movie: Aaron Diaz.

"Oh my God! I didn't even see you!" Aaron exclaimed as Riley scared him from behind as he let out a laugh from ear to ear before clapping his hands in disbelief he got scared by Riley.

"I am so good! How are you?" Riley complimented herself before greeting her castmate.

"I'm good! How are you and where is Lucas?" Aaron asked Riley trying to look for him.

"He's doing an interview with Mario Lopez right now since they're great friends." Riley told him.

"Hey Riley, since you and Aaron are the main characters in the movie, would it be possible if we at Clevver News can get an interview very quickly featuring the both of you?" The Clevver News reporter asked with a microphone ready to go.

"I'm in if she's in." Aaron said as Riley nodded her head wanting to do the interview.

"I know this is the first time you two worked together on screen, what was it like working together on set and especially tackling a Nicholas Sparks based novel?" The young reporter asked who looked no older than 24 years of age.

"Looking back, I think we both really worked well together. Aaron is a real professional and really was patient with me, which I am very thankful for since I gave birth to Carmen, he made sure I was comfortable and wasn't stressed out about this. We really played off each other well and I'm very thankful to Aaron for helping me get with this film." Riley answered reflecting on her time on set.

"She was awesome! I knew she had just given birth to her daughter and I was thinking, let's take things nice and easy because you know, she has a 4 month old child to worry about on top of everything that was going on while we were filming so I felt like I needed to step up and see thigns through her eyes. We made it work and in the end, I think this movie will allow people to feel the pain that Mercedes goes through, but also at the same time give them a sense of comfort in seeing that Mercedes does have a strong support system even with her dad dying and mom barely in her life anymore." Aaron said only telling the audience the relationship of Riley's character with some of the other characters in the early moments of the movie.

"Do you guys think you will be working together anytime soon?" The reporter asked.

"Maybe, anything is possible in this business!" Riley quickly answered not sure with what the future holds.

"We don't know if and when we will work together again, but it would be great to work with Riley again! She's a really hard worker and is now a Super Mom! Never say never and if we do work together, I hope we just kill it and our chemistry remains as good if not better the second time around." Aaron told the reporter as he took a quick look at Riley.

Riley smiled at him as she embraced him as Lucas looked on. Lucas could see that Riley was doing her part in promoting the movie but he noticed that Aaron was getting a little too close to Riley for his liking. Lucas did his best to keep his cool and was able to keep his composure but still is uncomfortable when guys get too close to Riley. He could only look on and not draw any attention to himself.

Since he left Lion's Den, Riley ordered Lucas that he could not bring any sort of weapon with him to any Hollywood Event especially a gun, as a compromise, Lucas agreed to have his guns hidden as he got some of his old friend's at Lion's Den Security install a safe that can only be opened by him or Riley using a voice scan, retinal scan and, scans from both finger and foot prints. It was very thorough, which was what he preferred.

As the A-List Couple went inside they got themselves some refreshments being served before they got seated about 30 minutes later. They were seated in the first row and were joined by her castmates, directors and producers. Before the movie began, their director: Nick Kingsbury who was in his mid 30s, gave an opening speech on what tackling this movie meant for him and was joined on stage by the legendary romance author: Nicholas Sparks as Riley got excited, the reason why she loves romance novels and the genre was on stage about 15 feet away from her.

"I live for moments like this!" Riley told Lucas in awe of being in front of her favorite authors of all time.

"You are so fangirling!" Lucas smirked enjoying seeing his wife happy.

It was a good moment between them, ever since Lucas went on his rogue mission near Toronto two years ago, Riley was still suspicious of Lucas and her ability to trust him completely couldn't be regained so easily. She would constantly test him. And so far, Lucas has passed every test and is slowly regaining her trust. But he still reserves of any guys getting a little too close to her.

There have been times on set where, he felt like Aaron got alittle too close to Riley even though they're co-workers and their characters do play as love interests to each other but he always got insurance from Riley that Aaron is just her co-worker and nothing more, while she told Lucas that he would always be her husband and the father to their daughter.

The lights went out as the screen lit the theater as Breathe by: Michelle Branch began to play as the story begins to take place at a bar in New York for karaoke night in downtown Manhattan. Riley's character: Mercedes and Auli'i Cravalho's character: Samantha were together on stage singing the song together with Samantha carrying the duo.

Riley looked over to her right and there she saw her co-star: Auli'i as Riley waved hello as Auli'i smiled back in her beautiful white dress as she had a yellow flower tucked on her right ear. The two A-List celebrities looked back to watch the movie as the two really enjoyed working together and have hung out together multiple since filming ended. As the film continued and the scene changed to Mercedes returning home, Riley was so happy that her parents were still living in New York so that she, Lucas and, Carmen could temporarily move back in with them so that Riley could work and that her parents and Lucas can spend time with Carmen.

Everyone in the theater enjoyed the movie especially when they get to the messages of the movie when it addressed the themes of how valuable and how rare second chances can be especially during very delicate and difficult times. The end credits eventually rolled as the theater lights turned back on as Director Kingsbury went back on stage with a microphone in hand.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I want to thank you all for coming out to the premier of our movie: Charity and I want all of our main cast to come on stage! Auil'i, Riley, Aaron, Mr. Sparks, please come on up and join me on stage.

Riley walked on stage as her name was called up with Aaron and Auli'i as Lucas held Riley's purse.

"So on behalf of all the staff and crew that worked so hard, we wanna thank all of you for coming out tonight, everyone here worked extremely hard for this movie and I couldn't be anymore happier with how it went, I wanna thank all the staff and crew as well for working really hard especially Riley how started filming with us just a few months after giving birth to her daughter so, a special thank you to Riley!" Director Kingsbury told the audience as everyone cheered as Lucas cheered twice as hard proud of his hard working wife.

"With that said, we wish you all a good night, please drive safely everyone!" Director Kingsbury ended his speech realizing it was getting pretty late and they were running out of time to hold people in the theater.

Riley rejoined Lucas in the front row as she kissed her husband who looked so happy for Riley as she got her wish, get a starring role in a Nicholas Sparks inspired book which was then turned into a movie. Riley eventually got photos with everyone in the cast and the whole cast and crew went on the stage to take a group photo together as Lucas took out Riley's phone to take a few pictures as they all stood together and posed for the cameras. After a few flashes from the cameras they all began to make their way to the exits.

"Hey Riley, are you coming to the afterparty?" Aaron asked.

"No, I can't sorry Aaron. I gotta get back home to be with my daughter." Riley said apologizing to Aaron.

"It's ok, I understand. Go and be with your daughter." Aaron said being understanding as Carmen was going to be two years old in a month.

"Thank you Aaron, it was great working with you." Riley said as she and Aaron exchanged a friendly kiss on the cheek before Riley turned around to take her husband's hand.

Riley and Lucas left the theater hand in hand still staying close as fans asked for photos which they were happy to take photos with fans. After another 10-15 minutes with fans, Riley and Lucas' ride had arrived in the form of a Black Cadillac Escalde. Driving the Escalade was none other than the most reliable driver from Lucas' time in the Army: Angel De Guzman.

"You know, you do owe me a little extra for you guys being late." Angel said joking around with them.

"Oh c'mon dude, I'll pay you back at the next barbecue." Lucas laughed being caught off guard with that joke.

"Angel, please take it easy on Lucas, Director Kingsbury surprised us all with a group photo and speech after the movie." Riley told Angel chuckling seeing her husband being hazed by his old comrade.

"Say no more ma'am, that means your loving husband over here, buys the beer for the next barbecue at my place!" Angel declared as Lucas chuckled and rolled his eyes knowing all too well that he pretty much has to buy a few cases of beer to satisfy all the Lion's Den staff attending which means knowing some of the people there and how big of a party Angel usually throws, it meant at least 10 cases of Budweiser.

After a 30 minute drive, the trio finally arrived home as Angel dropped off Riley and Lucas as Angel received hugs from both celebrities as Lucas promised to bring the beer to Angel's house for the barbecue in two weeks.

The two went inside the house to see that Maya and Josh were still awake watching "Infinity War" from Marvel Studios.

"Hey losers!" Maya welcomed Riley and Lucas.

"Hi Maya! Hi Uncle Josh!" Riley greeted the married couple.

"Where are the twins and Carmen?" Riley asked wondering where her baby girl was.

"She's asleep in your room, knocked out cold!" Josh answered as the microwave sent an alarm finishing Josh' popcorn.

"So we can sleepover right?" Maya asked.

"Of course." Riley answered.

"Good because this is when it gets crazy!" Maya said as she took a handful of popcorn as the main battle scene in Wakanda was about to begin as The Avengers were about to fight Thanos.

Riley shook her head as she and Lucas went upstairs to get changed and check on their daughter who was fast asleep on their bed as Josh told them as she was sleeping peacefully. Riley and Lucas changed out of their clothes into some comfortable clothes for home as they kissed Carmen gently not to disturb her sleep and went back downstairs to watch Infinity War.

The movie was about to finish as Riley received a phone call. It was from her agent: Julius Edwards.

"Hey Riley, sorry to disturb you, how'd the premier go?" Julius asked after apologizing to Riley for calling her pretty late.

"It's ok Julius, the premier went great! Great amount of press and I really liked how the movie came out after post-production." Riley answered really happy with the results of the movie.

"Awesome to hear and, how's Lucas doing?" Julius asked.

"He's doing good, we're just watching Infinity War with Maya and Josh." Riley answered.

"Are you guys at the part where they have that big battle scene in Wakanda?" Julius asked.

"Just starting that!" Riley answered.

"Sweet! Anyway so I just got an offer for you that I think you would like, so there is a casting call for the remake of Dirty Dancing. The casting director was actually at the premier tonight and was actually very interested in having both you and Aaron play love interests to each other again based on how well you guys worked together on screen" Julius told Riley proposing to be part of the casting call to recreate the 1987 classic movie starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.

"Would it be possible if Lucas could be part of this casting call?" Riley suggested.

"Yeah, I can get Lucas an audition for Dirty Dancing." Julius answered Riley seeing the possibilities.

"Thank you Julius!" Riley said feeling at peace wanting to do the movie with Lucas especially since she knows that he has the strength to carry her for the lifts during the last dance as she has seen the movie with Maya many times behind her parent's back. "Is there any other offers out there for us?" Riley asked her agent.

"Not on the books right now, but I will call and let you guys know if there is anything coming up where you guys will be interested in." Julius answered Riley knowing their tastes.

"Perfect! Thank you Julius! Have a great night!" Riley told Julius satisfied with another audition coming up soon for the 80's classic film as she hung up the film and was smiling from ear to ear.

Author's Note: And that concludes the premier chapter of Growing Pains! So now it's time for me to explain myself why I've been away for so long. I have had to deal with some family issues especially an attempted suicide in the family. Also having to learn that my Grandmother was in the hospital and some of the other members of my family feared that she would die. So she spent a few days in Intensive Care Unit and another 2 weeks in the Hospital so having that to deal with plus a few concerts to work and work at my other job at a bar being a bouncer there. Also, for the last little while, I have been chasing a childhood dream, trying to pursue a career as a professional wrestler. Hopefully this explains to everyone why I've been away and I hope everyone is ok wherever you all may be. It may be a harder to get chapters out, but that won't stop me from helping other fanfiction authors. So if anyone here is an author on this website and would like some help, please feel free to message me at anytime! Please review, follow and fav this story guys it would really mean a lot to me to know what you guys think of this so far.