Maya and Josh haven't seen each other since the 'college dorm incident' as Riley and Maya started calling it. Josh decided it was best to stay away for a while and Maya decided to let him. She didn't regret telling him how she feels and she was trying to be more adult. Not just for Josh but for herself as well. She was finally ready to believe in something. She was ready for some hope. She knew what she felt, she knew it was more than a crush and she was fine with waiting for Josh to realise it too. She was awear of the age difference and of the fact that at their age it matters but she didn't care. Maya Hart went through enough pain in her life to gain wisdom and maturity far beyond her age, so even though Josh was three years older than her, her soul was a lot older that his.

The first time they saw each other was at the Matthews house one morning when Maya was there to pick up Riley as always and Josh came from college to visit.

-Hey family.- Josh yelled after he entered the apartment.

-Uncle Boing.-Maya said as soon as she turned around.

Even though Josh would never admit it, he missed hearing her call him that. Six months past since she said she liked him. He thought about it a lot. He always saw Maya as Riley's cute best friend and though he was flattered that she had a crush on him he never saw her in that way but after that day he couldn't stop thinking about her. That's another reason he decided to stay away for a while. He thought it would be easier for him if he didn't see her. But Maya was anything but easy to forget.

-After all this time?- he asked with a barely visible smile.

-Always.-Maya answered instantly. He looked at her straight in the eyes and she smiled and for a second he forgot about her age and she forgot about the rest of the world and for a second nothing else mattered. Then Riley said: We should get to school.- and Maya looked away.

-Hey uncle Josh, Lucas is throwing a party at his house tonight for some friends from Texas and I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you drove us there and decided to stay.

-She is too embarrassed for me to drive her.-Cory interupted.-She thinks she can do this on her own.

-Not on my own, just partially by my self.

-It's normal for her to want to grow up.-added Topanga.

-I'm still your little girl.-said Riley.

-And you alway will be.-Cory answered.

-I'll drive you.-said Josh and Riley ran and hugged him. –Thank you uncle Josh.- she scremed.

-You're welcome. What time should I pick you guys up?

-Oh, Maya is not going.

-Of course I'm going Riles.

-But I thought…

-I wouldn't miss ranger Rick's party. - Maya quickly interrupted. Just 20 minutes before Josh came in Maya told her friend that she would rather eat a live snake than go to that party and Riley had a good idea why she sudenly changed her mind.

-My bad. We should be ready by 7:30.-said Riley.

-Okay, see you then.

Girls said their goodbyes and left for school. The second that the doors behind them closed Riley said: So should I find you a live snake?

-Shut up.

-I didn't know you still liked him.

-I told you it is not just a crush.

-I believe you. And I am sorry I didn't before.

-I forgive you.

-You know what, I am going to help you.

-What? Why?

-Because you are my best friend and I want you to be happy.

-I thought you would be mad.-Maya said and her best friend could hear a hint of fear in her voice.

-I don't think that you should date him now, I think you should wait a couple of years but I see how you lit up when he is around and I like seeing you happy.

-Thanks Riles. I respect your opinion but you are wrong.

-And I respect your opinion and I also think you are wrong. Now, lets talk about tonights outfit. I was thinking something pink for you… Riley said while watching her best friends horrifying face.

-That better be a joke.