Lucas's pov:
I told them that we can stop but I took it back, the same day I said. I am still very confused about my feelings; riley is a safe choice. Picking her will be a very safe choice. We will be high school's golden couple, university's favorite fiancées and then we will get calmly married. But Maya, Maya is a storm. She is a confused rebel and a wild raging fire. Her eyes sea foam blue eyes yet filled with flames; audacious and daring. If I pick her it will be a one hell of bumpy road; we will fight, jealousy will spark, I will turn possessive and we will be at each other's throats. But, at the end of the day we will love, support and care for each other. She will certainly be the death of me and I wonder how it will feel to have her around forever.
Today is my belated first day in high school. I have been away for a while. I went to visit pappy Joe again and even if he wanted the rest of my friends to tag along I didn't want a redo of Texas until I can make a choice. I took my first into high school knowing that my friends will be waiting for me by our lockers. They started high school two weeks ago thanks to Mr. Matthews we have very close ones. I took a look of my surrounding; it is not that different from Middle school just more grown up additions of ourselves. There was this faint giggle that made this place feel even homier. It embraced my soul and led me to it without hesitation. With every step it became louder, with every move it made me log for its owner more.
God, I didn't know that missed her this much! But why was she giggling alone, where were the others? Is she talking to someone else? I am sure I said that we are not stopping our love triangle thing. That should clearly mean that she, I mean they belong to me…I took another turn to reach the lockers and the worst response stated itself answering my former questions.
The rest were watching her as she interacted with another boy. He was older than her clearly, at least two years. A jock wearing the school jacket and pulling set of blond curly hair and brown eyes. He was leaning on her locker. His tall figure was leaning way too close to her smaller one. And at the sight of her giggling with every joke he cracked my hands fisted and my heart clutched. Her laughs got louder and I froze watching her fragile little hand reached for his muscular hand for support stopping as if telling him to stop.
For the first time, I knew why jealous is called a monster. All I wanted to do was to rip the head of that blond boy and get her away from him. As my possessive instincts took over me I started to walk to them. But a hand reached my elbow stopping me.
"Lucas" riley said as if begging me not to turn Texas
"Why is she talking to him? Who the hell is he? Since when do you leave her alone? Why aren't you there laughing with them?" I blew in anger
"Hey man, no need to yell, and he is Jason. He is a friend of Maya's and we left them alone because we felt like a third wheel" Farkle said getting defensive
"Third wheel? You shouldn't feel that way unless are they…?" my eyes connected once more with the scene in front of me. Maya was telling him a story now and he seemed genuinely interested.
"They are not…or still not. But Jason made it clear that he is interested in her" riley explained
"He and half of the boys here" Farkle said in an annoyed tone
"But she is…" the words failed me because now I discovered what she means to me. She is my "world". I just couldn't be so brutal and announce it shamelessly in front of riley. I needed a plan before I lose my pancake.
"She is yours. It is okay Lucas. I know. And I moved on actually" she smiled at Farkle who side hugged her and gave her a loving smile. They look so perfect together, how did we miss their chemistry?
"You are not going to kill me, right?" Farkle joked
"No, I am happy for you guys. You seem perfect. Glad that you figured it out before that happened to you" I said ushering to Jason and Maya
"Nothing will happen there if you stop it. Go and tell her how you feel. She waited for you but you never treated her in a special way. She waited for you to call and say that missed her but nothing only group calls. She messaged you but your answers were too short as if you are not willing to give her attention. She was hurt, Lucas. And when you started to discuss with Zay, on the phone, on our group call, who is hotter Missy or Vanessa she gave up." Riley disapprovingly shook her head
"I was confused. I didn't want to ruin your friendship." I exuberated
"Well, you are ruining your chance at happiness, go get the girl Lucas" Farkle ordered and I didn't need to be told twice.
I walked to her noticing that the blond boy stiffened in his posture. He looked at me, shooting daggers. Did he know or something? Does he think that we are in some kind of competition? I ignored him and his hateful glares and walked to the now talking Maya. She was so concentrated that she didn't notice Jason's change of mood. I was only a feet away from her, when her name rolled smoothly out of my lips. How natural does it feel! Why didn't I notice this way before?
"Maya" I called shyly, the effect that this girl has on me.
She right away turned away from Jason and noticed me. Her golden locks swayed in the air. But they were tamed now and a crown of a thin braid kept away from her delicate face. Her features shinned in happiness and I can feel it radiating from her. How blind and stupid was I? Her fiery orbs now glowed as she closed the distance between us and threw herself in my embrace and I gladly received her. Her tiny frame fit perfectly with mine. Her hands circled my waist and mine protectively did the same as ordering Jason and any guy here to back off. The smell of her strawberry shampoo overwhelmed my senses. God, how much did I miss her! Now, I know what it means to be complete as my perfect other half hugged me back. Yet, the moment was shortly lived. Maya backed away as if my body was a burning fire and she got caught between flames. I frowned at her action. She stepped back, bowed her head and looked so confused.
"You can go and hug Riley now. To make sure we are even" she explained and I can see the hurtful look that took over her face
"I don't want to. She moved on" I clarified but Maya got only more and more troubled
"Lucas, I can't be your second chance or plan B. I know that you never liked me more than a friend. And I am okay with being so. Just don't act as if you like me. I promise you that I will move on, at the end" Maya completed her speech
My heart shattered in pieces. She looked so hurt and venerable and my stupidity was the reason why. She gave me a small smile but I saw the tears form in her now cold blue eyes. She will never cry in front of. She is way stronger than that. Then, she turned and walked away. But I won't let her go. I saw how Jason smirked as if he knew that he got her now but I won't allow that, not in a million years!
I ran to her and possessively yet delicately took hold of her elbow stopping her from taking another step. She looked at me in confused way. Then a sad knowing smile decorated her face.
"You don't need to say sorry Lucas. It is okay, I promise" she said nodding
I somehow knew that words won't be enough to clarify the now storming words in my head. So I closed the distance between us again. She gasped at my move and stopped breathing. Her cheeks now blushed with a faint pink color. Yet; when my fingers brought her face up and gazed at her delicate features! Oh, god this girl is going to be the death of me. Her cheeks grew redder and I enjoyed knowing that I have such an effect on her. I caught a wild strand of her golden hair and put it behind her ear. Her eyes studied me, looking so lost and helpless.
"luc.."
I stopped her by locking our lips. Hers felt so tender so smooth and I knew that this was her first kiss. I saw her eyes flattered shut surrendering to me. I felt so complete at the moment and the world around us disappeared. I could feel her fastening heartbeats and I am sure that she felt mine. I closed my eyes and memorized every second of this kiss. I didn't want to let go. My hands found their way around her waist bringing her as close as I can. There was no air around us and this how I like to live forever. Our lips danced perfectly together and Maya responded to my every move. But dammit! our need of air had to break us away!
My forehead now met hers as we tried to collect our breaths. Her eyes searched mine for an explanation and I knew that had to. First, I closed my eyes capturing a picture of her red cheeks and memorizing the rhythm of her heart. I love this girl and I am not letting go.
" Maya, I…when you were giggling with Jason my blood boiled. I wanted to rip his head off and take you away. When you touched his hand all I saw was red! I wanted to kill…I turned wilder than Texas. Then, riley and Farkle told me that half of the guys here wanted you and I lost all sanity. I wanted to carry you away and shelter you from their eyes. You are mine Maya! Mine! I didn't talk to you in Texas because I was stupid. Every night, I spent there I would sneak to the same campfire place and watch the stars. But when the morning came I denied that I needed to live that moment again and complete what I started there. But when I came here and saw what I saw. I went insane. I love you Maya!" with that said I captured her lips again
This time she reacted instantly. Her hands circled my neck. She kissed me with all her might as if saying I love you too and I happily kissed her back with the same amount of feelings and energy. I have to keep this little one around forever. She is mine, finally.
"I love you too" she hushed back against my lips and I felt my heart singing in happiness but it didn't last long because I heard Mr. Mathews's angry protective voice behind me.
"Lucas friar! Get your hands of my daughter now! And detention, detention all week" he roared and with that Maya started to giggle shaking her head at my "It is so worth it" look.