"Because we know you like both of us, but we also know there's only one of us that makes your little cowboy heart go clippity clop." Maya smiled.

Maya and Lucas were sitting by the window currently discussing the love triangle. Lucas felt slightly relieved yet uncomfortable that they were talking about this. Thst meant that this whole love triangle businesses could be over. But that also meant he would end up breaking one of their hearts

"You're right. You said that right. You said that completely right."

"And it's-"

"You." Lucas interrupted.

Maya froze. This was not how she expected things to go. He was supposed to say Riley. He was supposed to be with her. She needed him. This would break her heart.

"Lucas very funny." Maya laughed awkwardly.

She was hurt that he would play with her feelings like this. No, that can't be it. Lucas would never be so cruel.

"I'm serious Maya I thought about. I really did. I really care about Riley, but I can't help how I feel about you." Lucas sighed.

He looked at her and smiled. "I want to be with you."

Maya growled and slapped him. Lucas yelped in pain and held his cheek. "What was that for?" Lucas asked.

"You're an idiot Ranger Rick." Maya snapped. "Do you know what this will do to Riley? This would crush her."

"Too late Maya, I already know." Riley sighed.

They turned around to see Riley staring at them. Tears were in her eyes and she slowly wiped them away. "Really it's fine Maya. I just want the two of you to be happy, and if you guys are happiest with each than that's what's best. Although I'm not going to act like I'm not hurt." Riley admitted.

Maya ran over and hugged her. She held the bruntte girl tightly in shook her head.

"I would never do that to you. You love him." Maya said.

"And can you honestly tell me you don't?" Riley asked.

Maya paused. She looked at Lucas who was watching them both carefully. It was obvious he was in an awkward place.

"Honey you know you mean the world to me." Maya cried softly.

"Maya it's fine. There will be other boys. I'm just happy that you found a person that loves you." Riley said.

Riley looked at them awkwardly and decided it was time for her to give them some privacy.

"Well I'll see you guys later. Um..bye." Riley quickly walked away leaving Lucas and Maya alone.

Josh was curiously watching Maya and Lucas. What was going on? Why was Maya and Riley crying? Why was Lucas looking so confused? He turned to Farkle and Smackle.

"What are they talking about?" Josh asked.

The others shrugged. "What else, the triangle. It's about time they solved it."

Zay popped out of nowhere and sat next to Farkle. "Are we talking about the triangle, it's time to start placing bets. My money is on Riley."

Smackle nodded. "Logically it's the smartest choice. They were each other's first love, plus they have so much in common."

"But Lucas and Maya have always had chemistry since day one." Farkle said.

"Do you guys really think Lucas would pick Maya?" Josh asked nervously.

He was dealing with his feelings for her, and the cowboy that stole her heart wasn't making matter better.

"I guess we'll find out." Smackle smiled.

Zay put some popcorn in his mouth and smiled. "This is like a good TV show. So much drama, time to find out who's endgame."

"Time to see if my calculations were correct." Smackle smiled.

Riley walked over and sat next to her friends. It was obvious she had been crying and she could barely look at the others.

"So…how did the talk go?" Zay asked.

"Lucas chose Maya. And I'm pretty sure she likes him. So they're probably going to date." Riley said, crushed.

Everyone gasped. No one expected this. Zay and Josh felt twinges of hurt and jealousy.

"What are you talking about?" Josh asked.

"Lucas chose Maya. I don't know how to explain it." Riley sighed.

Farkle put a hand on her shoulder and began to comfort her. "Are you okay?"

Riley shook her head and began to cry. "No...but I'll be okay."

Josh got up quickly and walked away. Nobody tried to stop him, it was obvious he was dealing with a volcano of emotions.

"Why did you pick me?" Maya asked. "Riley was the right choice."

"There is no right choice, either way one of the two people I care about would've been hurt." Lucas sighed.

Maya sat down next to him and looked at him curiously. "And what now? Do we become boyfriend and girlfriend? We already tried a date and I poured a smoothie on your head."

"Yet after that and all you're name calling I still want to be with you." Lucas smiled.

"You're insane." Maya accused.

"I'm not insane, just in love." Lucas defended.

"That's even worse." Maya snapped.

Lucas sighed and looked up at her. "So…what now?"

Maya sighed. "Honestly I don't know."

Riley was crying when her parents showed up. Cory and Topanga rushed over. Their mama bear instincts kicked in.

"Sweetie what's wrong?" Cory asksed.

"Who did this to you? Give me a name, so I can make them regret the day they were born." Topanga growled.

Riley shook her head. "Nobody hurt me. At least not intentionally. Lucas picked Maya."

Topanga and Cory hugged her. "Oh honey." Topanga said.

They held their daughter tighter, hoping they could get rid of some of her pain.

"I'm going over to him right now and I'm going to give him a piece of my mind." Cory growled.

"Dad don't. It's not his fault that he doesn't like me. It's nobody's fault. It just happened. And now I need to move on."

Cory nodded. "We're here for you."

The next morning everyone was avoiding each other. Maya sat by herself, awkwardly poking her pancakes. She should talk to Riley, and make sure she was feeling okay. For years Maya had made sure that their friendship was the most important thing in their life. Now perfect, handsome, frustrating gorgeous Lucas comes in and ruins all of it.

How dare he mess up their friendship? How dare he have feelings for her.

"Are you okay?" A voice asked.

Maya turned around and saw the guy Riley spent all night talking to. She tried to remember his name…Oscar….Ryan….maybe Diego. For now she would just call him Sherpa.

"What do you want Sherpa?" Maya asked.

"You just seemed upset. I thought I'd check in." He said.

"What are you going to do? Talk me to death all night. You're good at that." Maya said.

"Touche." He laughed.

He sat down next to her. "So why are you so upset."

"For you're information Sherpa I'm not upset, I'm perfectly fine." Maya said.

"Ah, I see so you're one of those people." He said.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Maya said defensively.

"You're one those people who don't get help, because they feel like they don't deserve it. Or their worried that if they let people in they'll get hurt." Sherpa said.

Maya was surprised with how he analyzed her in a matter of seconds. "I…you…"

"Let me guess you like that Lucas kid and he has a thing for you. But Riley also likes Lucas, that's pretty obvious. And it's obvious all of you are very close. So you guys probably had a love triangle and you guys waited for him to pick. And guess what, he picked you." He observed.

"You're observant. And annoying." Maya said.

"I just want to help people." The Sherpa said.

Maya shook her head. "Me and Lucas are never going to happen."

"Why? Do you not deserve love? Or to have someone who loves you with all their heart?" The Sherpa asked.

Maya froze. Is that what her problem has always been? Did she feel like she didn't deserve to be loved?

"That's probably why you like guys who you feel will never like you. The older boy who sees you as a little kid, however he ends up getting feelings for you, and suddenly you like Lucas, who is your best friend's crush." Sherpa said.

Maya sighed. This all seemed true. Is that why she liked Josh and Lucas?

"Thanks Sherpa kid." Maya sighed.

"No problem." He smiled.

Updated Note: I'm sorry I just have to say say this, you people in the comments section are hilarious. Like actually, you Joshaya fans are freaking hilarious (Rucas ones aren't as bad), you guys say stuff like how you guys are secure yet you fill the comments with lies about the show and the writers, yeah those lies may work with others but not me. I even humored some of you and researched them. Nice to know how triggered you guys are over a fanfic based on children's show. Also Josh is eighteen now, so legally if he were to pursue Maya, he could be put on the registry.

PS. Bottling in your feelings doesn't always make you strong. Actually talking about your problems and trying to solve them benefits many.