Author's Note : This is a one shot that based on the show Girl Meets World. It's set about a year after the three part episode Texas. The gang would be in Grade 9. It's primarily a Riarkle fanfic but Lucaya is mentioned (in an established relationship). I don't own Girl Meets World. Disney does. On to the story!


Who Saw That One Coming?

Riley Matthews never saw this coming. When she came to this realization, she was surprised herself. It took some major soul searching amidst a failed relationship but she finally had a grip on her emotions (or so she hoped). Now, she truly saw Lucas as a brother and nothing more.

But with her renewed understanding came a surprising revelation: She liked Farkle as more than a friend. How was that possible, you ask? Riley had no clue herself. It just sort of happened over time. Farkle was there for her (as was Maya). But Farkle was different. She could open up to him in a way that she couldn't with Maya. After all, he was the first one who knew of her confusing emotions after Texas. Not even Maya knew of this startling revelation. She was too busy being happy with Lucas. Riley intended to keep it that way…..until she told Farkle. That day was tomorrow, Riley decided. She would make up some excuse to Maya and Lucas for not hanging out with them and go to her house with Farkle in tow. She would then confess said feelings to Farkle. Riley hoped it would be that easy. If not, she would definitely break.


Meanwhile, Farkle Minkas was thinking the same thing. A part of him knew that he would grow out of crushing on Maya and Riley eventually. They were just good friends after all.

But something changed. He just grew to think of Riley in that way. He truly wanted it. However, he wasn't so sure that Riley felt the same way. They were in a good place in their relationship. He didn't want to ruin that….not yet. And there was the odd chance she might not take him seriously. He was after all, her fake husband. He decided that he would tell her when he had the opportunity. Little did he know that he would have a chance very soon.


The next day, just before class started, Riley approached Maya and Lucas and said, "Hey."

"Hi", Lucas said.

"What's up?" Maya asked.

"I won't be able to hang with you guys today", Riley said apologetically. "I got a lot of homework."

"Oh ok", Lucas responded. "Need help? We could all skip out on hanging today and get homework done."

"I have never cared about school", Maya said nonchalantly. "Why start now?"

"Because they'll matter eventually", Lucas retorted.

"Yeah", Maya said, shrugging. "Still don't care."

"Thanks for the offer Lucas", Riley said. "But I don't need help. I'll be fine on my own."

"Riles, you usually need someone to help you with homework", Mata pointed out. "We should help."

"No thanks Maya", Riley said. "You two should hang out. At Topanga's. Like you usually do. I can handle my homework by myself." After she said this, she smiled, thinking of Farkle.

Maya noticed this and said, "Who's the guy?"

"Wwhat?" Riley asked. "I don't know what you're talking about!"

"Oh please", Maya said. "You're so obvious. You're probably gonna bring him home to spend some alone time."

"Maya", Riley said. "It's just homework. There's no guy involved."

"What guy?" Farkle asked, jumping into the conversation. "Riley, have you moved on already? What about us?"

"Don't worry, Farkle", Riley said sincerely. "I could never forget you." Then she gave him an affectionate side hug. "Do you want to help me study?"

"Sure!" Farkle exclaimed. "After school at Topanga's?"

"No", Riley responded. "My place. It's more quiet. I need full concentration on these subjects", she said, gently squeezing his hand.

Maya watched their interaction with interest. Maybe the new guy in her life is Farkle, she mused. Wait…...Farkle? Riley, honey. You can do so much better! This is a dream! THIS IS A DREAM!

Meanwhile, Lucas was happy for them. Farkle is good for her, he thought to himself. He's an improvement over Charlie. Those two might be good together, he mused.

"Well", Riley said. "We'll be heading to class." She then grabbed Farkle by the hand and led him to class.

After they left, Maya said, "That was weird."

"Sure was", Lucas agreed. "We should probably get to class ourselves."

"Lead the way, Ranger Rick", Maya smirked.

Lucas sighed. "Must you call me that?" He asked.

"Yup", Maya said. "It's my term of affection."

Lucas sighed, took Maya's hand and walked to class.


It was lunchtime and Riley just couldn't stop thinking about Farkle. She was currently sitting by herself. Maya and Lucas were off in their own little world. Where is he? She thought. Just then, Farkle came up to her and asked, "Care for some company?"

"Sure Farkle", Riley smiled. "You're always welcome." Then they started to eat their lunch in a contented silence.

After a few minutes, Farkle asked, "So, who's this guy you're interested in dating?"

Riley continued smiling at him. "He's a guy I've known my whole life. He's been there for me when I needed him most."

"Oh", Farkle replied, downcast. "That's great. I'm happy for you."

Farkle is jealous...of himself, Riley observed. Does he mean he likes me? Finding out now! Can't wait til after school!

She then dragged him to the janitor's closet and shut the she turned to him with a nervous yet hopeful expression. She took a deep breath and said, "Will you go out with me? On a date"? She asked, her voice trembling.

Farkle couldn't believe it. Riley had just asked him out! "On an actual date?" He asked, wanting to be sure.

"Yes Farkle", Riley said. "I'm sure."

"Are you sure?" Farkle asked. "I'm willing to wait a bit longer. You did just get out of your first official relationship."

"Farkle, that was six months ago", Riley pointed out. "I'm sure that I want to pursue a relationship with you." To prove her point, she lightly brushed her lips against his.

After she finished, Farkle said, "When you put it that way, how can I refuse?"

Riley just shook her head. Farkle was weird. But that's what made him Farkle. And she wouldn't change it for the world.


That's the end! Please review (constructively)!