Author's Note: So, I've noticed that there isn't a lot of Joshaya fics out there and I've read them all already. I just can't get enough so I decided I should write one. I am NOT a good writer and you may find some errors in the story. (I've been living in Mexico for eight years, sorry.) I can assure you this fic will NOT be abandoned and I'm going to try to make it a long one. Enjoy!

I don't own these characters.

Josh's POV

Four years. Four years I had been keeping this secret. My love for Maya.

Of course I liked her back! Of course I was willing to be with her since the very beginning! But it was inappropriate. She was 14 and I was 17. I knew she was tired of hearing it, but I thought she might take a hint, that she'd notice that I never really said I wasn't interested.

Four years full of love, hate, and drama at its best. But she was in it for the long game and so was I.

Maya's POV (four years before)

I can't believe I did that. It was one thing to say it to him alone, but there were four other people there! Oh well, I've always been the one to speak her mind and heart.

All that was left was to wait and in the meantime I wasn't going to be moping around on what I can't have. I'm going to enjoy my life and when the time comes, it'll be great.

A new school year started and I was surprisingly excited. I even put effort into doing my hair, doing my makeup and even wearing some of the nice clothes I had. I was feeling very good with how I looked, short…still, though my body had developed pretty quick, straight hair with a waterfall braid on the right side of my head, a white saggy shirt with a jean unbuttoned shirt on top, black skinny jeans and my favorite pair of black boots.

As always, I went to the Matthew's so that Riley and I can get to school together and that's when I saw him.

Josh.

No one's POV

"Thank God I look extra good today." She muttered to herself.

"What was that?" Riley said as she put her back pack over her shoulder next to Maya.

"Nothing, let's go."

Just as she turned away Cory calls after her.

"Maya! Good morning… aren't you going to say hi at least?"

"Forget "hi" she needs to eat breakfast!" Topanga says.

"No thanks Mrs. Matthews I-"

"I didn't ask."

Maya feeling defeated sat at the table where Josh was having his own plate of scrambled eggs and ham.

"Hi, Maya. How's it going?" he said.

"I'm fine. What about you?" she said in the most confident way she could.

"I'm fine… so…" He was about to say something until Cory interrupted.

"Well, according to the news, all subways are out of service so... Josh! Would you mind driving the girls to school? I still have to get my stuff in order and my shift doesn't start 'til nine." He said throwing the car keys to Josh.

"Um, yeah sure! Let's go girls."

"Finish that Maya!" Topanga scolded.

After they all finished they got ready to go.

"This is going to be one ride." Riley thought looking between Maya and Josh.

She remembered that night at the college party very well. It's been almost six months. She remembered how Maya had practically poured her heart out to her uncle only to be rejected once again. That night had been the last time they Maya and Josh had seen each other.

"Yep. One awkward ride."

Josh's POV

She looks so beautiful. She changed so much these six months. Ok Josh, focus. Eyes on the road.

You could feel the tension in the car so I decided to reach over and take a CD from Cory's collection to ease the energy. Apparently Maya had the same thought because our arms touched and for just three seconds I could feel her.

Then she pulled away.

I could still feel it though, and I was trying so hard not to let that feeling go. I wanted to remember that feeling so bad, it was the only physical contact I'd get from this gorgeous girl in a very long time. Four years, Josh, four years.

We finally get to school and the girls say their goodbyes. I see Riley head towards Lucas. Lucky bastard. Maya on the other hand heads inside on her own after greeting Lucas. She was too busy trying to leave my sight to notice him.

A guy who was staring at her like she was a piece meat.

I don't like this.

This guy looked like total trouble to me. He was wearing a black leather jacket and black jeans. He had a helmet in one of his hands so I'm assuming he's got a motorcycle. In the other hand I can see a small box… cigarettes?

Yeah, this guy is trouble. I'm only hoping Maya doesn't fall for this one.