A/N: So this is my first attempt at a GMW fic. I just couldn't help myself after seeing Ski Lodge Part 2. All the feels! Anyways, as the summary states, this is a series of interconnected oneshots I'm writing with my sister, Rosel. I wrote this chapter and she's gonna write the next. Enjoy :)

Josh Mathews usually wasn't the jealous type. Sure as a kid he sometimes was envious that his siblings were adults while he was stuck being a kid, but he soon realized that having older siblings had its benefits. He learned from all of them in different ways, especially Cory since he often loved to turn almost anything into a lesson for his kids. Josh learned at a young age that jealousy, though sometimes inevitable, usually didn't help any situation. He knew this. But it didn't stop the green-eyed monster from rearing its ugly head when he saw Maya Hart dancing with her friend Zay. He knew they were just friends- at least he hoped- but he couldn't help the jealousy creeping up inside him as the pair laughed together while Zay dipped her.

"Careful, someone's looking a little green."

Josh turned to meet his date's gaze. "I have no idea what you are talking about."

Paige rolled her eyes, "Yeah and I'm not here just to make a freshman in high school jealous."

"Hey that's not true."

She gave him a knowing look that made him sigh in defeat.

He said, "Okay maybe a little."

A laugh suddenly rang in his ears, making him turn to see Maya laughing as she placed a hand on Zay's chest.

Josh made a fist.

Paige shook her head, "If I knew you were going to be this boring I wouldn't have come. I'm here to help you get with Maya."

"I don't want you to. Maya and I have an understanding."

"And I told you that's cute in theory, but Maya is a beautiful girl who is bound to have a million guys after her between now and the time when you're finally "ready" to be with her."

He sighed, "I know. I never said we wouldn't have dates. I just didn't know it would bother me so much."

Paige gave him a sympathetic smile, "Then tell her that."

He shook his head, "No. This is a special night for her. I don't want to ruin it for her."

"Yeah I don't think telling her that you're jealous is going to ruin her night."

Josh didn't answer as he watched Maya and Zay give each other Eximo kisses as they danced.

Paige sighed over-dramatically, "Okay that's it. We're dancing." He was about to protest when she continued, "You wanna make Maya jealous? Then let's have her see you dance with the cute college friend that she was jealous of before."

He smiled, "You're a great friend."

She smiled back, shrugging and said, "I know."

She then grabbed his hand and stood up before leading him to the dance floor. Josh caught Maya's quick gaze before she turned back to Zay and started to laugh.

He turned to Paige, starting to dance, and asked, "Do you think she's trying to make me jealous too?" He asked, a little too hopeful and vulnerable for his taste.

"Oh I think you know she's trying to make you jealous."

"I don't know everything." He repeated the words he had told Maya back at the Ski Lodge.

"True, but you know how much she likes you."

"Yeah but I know she's mature enough not to make me jealous."

"You mean mature like you're being right now?"

He laughed, "Touché."

Josh then noticed that Maya and Zay were dancing closer to them. He then asked, "May I dip you?"

"Why of course."

He di

pped her as he noticed Zay spin Maya. This was getting ridiculous.

Josh stopped dancing and said to Paige, "I'll be back."

She smiled, "You get her tiger."

He rolled his eyes before heading to Maya.

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There were many emotions that Maya were okay with showing, jealousy was not one of them. It showed a vulnerability of hers that she didn't like people to see. But here she was dancing with her friend Zay to make Uncle Boing jealous. In her defense he had to bring the cute college senior from the party she had crashed. He'd had to know that it would bother her. So she decided to fight fire with fire. Sure it probably wasn't the most mature thing to do, but she didn't care since this was a special day for her and she didn't want Josh to ruin it.

After Zay spun her around, she collided in his chest, making her laugh. "Thank you for being a great date."

Zay put his hand to his ear, "I'm sorry I'm not sure if I heard you right. Did Maya Hart just thank me and compliment me all at once?"

She rolled her eyes and stomped her foot on his, making him wince in pain, "Ow!"

"Don't get use to it, Bub."

They continued to dance as she tried to covertly find Josh on the dance floor but was unsuccessful. Where'd he go?

"Don't look now but Uncle Boing is heading this way."

She tried to remain calm, "Really?"

Zay nodded slightly.

"Okay just as we planned." She placed her hand on his heart and started to laugh. "Oh Zay you're so funny."

They suddenly heard someone clear their throat.

Maya turned to see Josh standing beside her as he tried to look calm and collected. But she noticed how his hands were rolled into fists. Oh she got him good.

"Oh Josh I didn't see you there."

"Yeah sure you didn't. May I cut in?"

Maya turned to Zay, who nodded in agreement, before stepping out of his grasp. She turned back to Josh, giving him a big smile, "I'd love to."

Zay went to Josh and said, "You better treat her right, Pal. Or else."

She pushed Zay away as Josh replied, "I will."

He then turned to look at Maya as she put her hands on his shoulders giving her a once over. They began to dance, him placing appropriate hands on her hips. Josh then said, "You look gorgeous."

Maya gave him a wide smile, trying to ignore the big ol' pile of butterflies that began to form in her stomach from his words, "You don't look too bad yourself, Boing."

He smiled back, "Why thank you." He then spun her around, making her laugh.

When Josh spun her back toward him, she collided in his chest. They both laughed.

As they continued to dance Josh said," So...were you trying to make me jealous?"

Maya scoffed, "Pffft no."

He eyed her.

She rolled her eyes, "Fine, maybe a little. Just like you."

He faked being shocked, "Whaaaat?" Josh sighed, "Fine maybe a little too." He shook his head, "We're ridiculous."

Without thinking, Maya rested her head on his shoulder, "The long game is hard."

He sighed, "I know."

She lifted her head up to meet his gaze, "You mean it's hard for you too?"

Josh hesitated, "...Yes."

"Maya. Josh. Look at you two dancing together. Isn't that sweet, Babe?"

They both turned to see Shawn and Katy Hunter dancing beside them, looking at them. Shawn gave them a fake smile, not seeming to be happy.

"Shawn, something the matter?"Maya asked.

"No, everything's fine. Fantastic." He gritted his teeth, "I think it's just great that Josh is dancing with my new daughter who is three years younger and jailbait."

Any other time Maya would relish in the fact that Shawn called her his daughter, but right now she wanted to shoo him away.

Her mom slapped his shoulder, "Shawn, leave them alone." She started to drag him away.

Shawn placed two hands toward his eyes and then toward Josh, "I got my eyes on you Lil' Mathews."

Josh gulped as Maya groaned. Once the newlyweds were gone, he sighed, "Well that was awkward."

"Don't be scared of Shawn. Deep down he's a big softie."

"Yeah but his warnings were right."

Maya placed a two fingers against his lips. She ignored the tingling feeling it gave her. "Uh uh. None of that three years a part drama. Not on the day that Mom married the guy I was hoping she'd marry. I want to celebrate it with the guy I like. Just this once. Let's just have fun and dance."

He slowly nodded, "Okay, I'll give in just this once since this is a special night for you."

"Thanks."

They continued to dance to the slow songs. Eventually he dipped her, making them both laugh. When he brought her back up, their faces became mere inches a part, their noses touching. Their eyes met, making Maya hitch her breath. She was so close to him. She tilted her head closer toward his, feeling his cool breath on her cheeks.

The sound of a throat clearing made them both jump away from each other. They turned to see Shawn, eyes glaring at Josh.

"Maya I think it's time for a father daughter dance, don't you think?"

"Isn't that for the bride?"

"I figured it would work for us too."

Damn him for knowing just what to do to get her away from a guy. For years Maya dreamt of one day having her own father/daughter dance, something she never thought would come true. But now it was coming true.

She sighed, "Fine let's go." She turned to Josh and leaned in to give him a kiss on the cheek. "Thanks for the dance."

He smiled back at her, "My pleasure."

Shawn then began to drag her away. Once they were at a distance from Josh he stopped and they began to dance.

"So what's going on between you and Josh?"

Maya rolled her eyes, "Nothing."

"Didn't seem like nothing."

"We were just dancing."

"I knew you liked him but I didn't think he liked you. I thought he was smarter than that."

"Hey! What do you mean by that?"

He sighed, "I just mean you're three years younger than him and jailbait."

"Relax, there's nothing going on between us. Not yet anyways."

"And what does that mean?"

She sighed, "When I'm legal we'll start dating. But not before that."

"So you guys are promised to each other?"

Maya nodded, "Sorta. We can still date other people but we just know that the other is there when I'm older."

Shawn sighed, "Well good luck with that."

"Thanks." She also sighed, thinking about how close they were from kissing. Someday was taking it's sweet old time.