Chapter I
"I don't understand you two!" Riley Matthews frowned at her friend sitting across from her.
"What?" Maya said rolling her eyes as she sipped her Coke.
"Look at you guys! You order for each other, you're always holding hands, you practically live together. Can you honestly tell me the last time you slept in a bed without him?"
"Yes!" Maya snapped. "Last month when he had to go stay the night with Zay cause he was sick!"
"Since when do you make him leave when he's sick?" Riley asked.
"Zay was sick." She grumbled as Lucas came back from the restroom, sliding into the seat next to her.
"I ordered for you." Maya chirped as he got settled in the booth.
"Thank you baby." He smiled kissing her forehead.
"My point exactly." Riley continued.
"Is she ranting again?" Lucas whispered to her while nuzzling her neck playfully as Riley talked at them.
"Mmmhhhmm…" She giggled.
"Yay our food!" She smiled as the waiter served them their lunch. Riley had her normal garden burger while Lucas and Maya went with fresh salads.
Maya, always ready to dig in, was brought to a halt by Lucas.
"Baby you can't eat that." he said stopping her. "Excuse me, waiter!" Lucas called the man back.
"What, why?" She frowned at her food being taken away.
"Yes, is there something wrong?" The waiter asked rushing over.
"There's mushrooms in this salad…" He said handing him back the bowl. "…and she's allergic to them."
"I am so sorry sir, I'll bring a revised plate out right away." He bowed taking away the offensive plate.
Turning back towards Maya, he pushed his plate over to her. "Do you want some of mine while we wait?"
Gazing at him in amazement, she neglected to answer him, causing Lucas to look up and lock gazes with her.
"What?" He frowned this time. Leaning forward she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed the corner of his mouth.
"Thank you…"
"For what?"
"Looking out for me." She whispered as he wrapped his arms around her.
"I look after what's mine." He kissed her nose playfully, content in their bubble until they were interrupted by a glass slamming down and rattling the table.
"When should I send out the wedding invitations?" Riley snapped.
"Don't be silly Riley, we're just really good friends." Lucas laughed as Maya snuck leaves out of his salad.
"Yea, and me and Farkle are brother and sister" she rolled her eyes as the waiter returned with her new salad.
"Thank you." Maya smiled as she eagerly dug into her fresh greens.
They all topped off their lunches in a comfortable silence until Lucas' phone began vibrating, leading him to excuse himself from the table.
"Are you guys sleeping together yet?" Riley began.
"You know we do…" Maya chewed.
"Sex. Are you guys having sex?" She staged whispered, causing the blonde beauty to choke.
"What is the matter with you today?" She gasped taking a sip of water.
"Neither of you date. You live under the same roof, share a bathroom, and sleep in the same king size bed. There's no way in hell he hasn't attacked y-"
"I have to go…" Lucas came back to the table, cutting off Riley.
"Why?" Maya frowned.
"The clinic is having some filing trouble and they need me. I'll see you at home babe." He leaned over to tell her goodbye. Turning at the same time, Lucas meant to peck her cheek but instead his mouth landed on hers.
"Mmhh-sorry!" She blushed.
"Don't be." He kissed the side of her mouth once more.
"I'll get dinner tonight?" She called after him.
"I'll bring dessert!" He winked backing out the door.
Returning to her food, she paused when Riley cleared her throat.
"Are you serious right now?"
"What?"
"He just kissed you!"
"It happens occasionally…we kiss each other on the cheek a lot."
"You never answered my qu-"
"No Riley we're not!" Maya snapped irritated. "We are completely platonic." She whispered, causing an awkward silence to fall between them.
"Do you want to have sex with him ?" She asked quietly.
Looking out the window, Maya drew in a breath.
"More than you know."