A/N: I do not own Girl Meets World. This particular story is loosely based on the song by Maddie & Tae, "Downside Of Growing Up". I do not own any part of the song, either. This will be a multi-chapter story, but more than likely not many chapters. Hope you enjoy!

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December 8, 2001. 6:00AM.

After several hours of labor, Topanga gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Seven pounds, 4 ounces, and 21 inches. Cory was estatic. He stared lovingly at Topanga as the nurses cleaned his new baby girl.

"You did it, Topanga! I'm so proud of you. I love you so much," Cory said as he kissed Topanga lightly.

"Thank you, Cory. Thank you for making me a mommy. I love you, too," Topanga smiled back at Cory. She took his hand and started getting teary-eyed. Cory squeezed her hand gently.

The doctor smiled at both of the new, first time parents. "Congratulations, you two. You're going to be wonderful parents."

"Thank you, Dr. Reynolds," Cory replied.

Topanga grinned and nodded toward the doctor, as the nurse in dark blue scrubs walked over with the baby in her arms. "Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, are you ready to hold your baby girl?"

Cory and Topanga both grinned and nodded excitedly as the nurse gave the baby to Topanga. The nurses and doctor then proceeded to give the new parents some privacy and a moment to bond with their baby.

"Cory, we're parents!" Topanga exclaimed, smiling.

"I know. I almost can't believe it. She's finally here." Cory couldn't stop smiling.

Topanga tried to stifle her happy tears, but failed as one escaped. Cory leaned down and kissed her forehead. His head stayed by Topanga's for several minutes as they both looked at their baby, who was sleeping soundly, until Topanga's face scrunched up and looked at Cory.

"Are we still going to name her what we have picked out?"

"You know, honey, I was thinking about that," Cory smiled, "and remember that name you fell in love with when we were first picking out names?"

"Riley."

"I think she looks like a Riley."

"Cory, your expression when I told you that name wasn't a pleasant one," she giggled softly.

"But now I think it's perfect. A perfect name for a perfect baby girl, picked out by a perfect woman."

Topanga couldn't help it as one more tear escaped.

"Riley it is."

"Riley Matthews."

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December 8, 2001. 7:00PM.

Cory held Riley in his arms, sitting on the chair by Topanga's bed, as Topanga slept. Cory couldn't believe how incredibly lucky he was. He was holding his new baby girl in his arms, while he was watching both her and his beautiful wife sleep.

He carefully got up out of the chair, as not to wake Topanga or Riley, to walk over to the window and look at the night sky. Riley started to stir. Cory smiled and looked down at her.

"Hi, Riley. I'm daddy."

Riley started to cry.

"It's okay, Riley. I'm here to take care of you, until you're able to venture out on your own. You're going to find your own wings someday."

Riley calmed down a bit as Cory swayed back and forth.

"But I will be here to help you along the way. Even after you find your wings, if you need me, I'll be here."

Riley opened her eyes.

"And Riley, know that life is a journey. Some roads you walk down will have twists and turns, but I promise you that's how you're going to learn."

Riley crinkled her little face and formed a smile. Cory's face lit up at the sight of his daughter's smile. He leaned down to kiss her forehead.

"Welcome to the world, Riley Matthews."