Nobody should hate Riley, ever. She's a amazing person and deserves everything good in life. But not everyone agrees. Maya didn't understand why it had to be Riley; why it was her people liked to pick on. Riley meant everything to her, why'd it have to be her?
This is about Riley's bully story and the friendship like no other.
Riley was always super perky, which Maya had no problem with. But suddenly she seemed less excited about things; less happy. Maya could tell she was trying to smile but Maya could see past it. She knew something was wrong. She would ask Riley if something was wrong but she would just shrug and say that she was fine. When Riley invited Maya over, she knew that right then is when she would get Riley to tell her what's wrong.
At first, they talked and laughed about the usual things, but Maya's face suddenly grew serious. "I know something's wrong, you've been acting different. Please tell me what's up."
Riley lowered her head. "I'm fine Maya."
Maya tucked her hand under Riley's chin and replied in a warning tone, "Riley, tell me what's wrong."
Riley looked up at her as tears filled her eyes. "You can't tell anyone and you can't go crazy..."
Maya nodded. "Deal, now what's bothering you?"
Riley took a deep breath and said under her breath, "I'm... being cyber bullied."
Maya raised her eyebrows in surprise and worry. "Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry, Riles." She embraced Riley tightly as her friend cried into her shoulder.
"Don't try and do anything about it, you won't be able to. Please just be there for me," Riley whispered.
Maya bit her lip. "Fine, but if it gets worse you need to tell me."
Riley nodded a little. "Thanks Maya, I will. I love you."
"I love you too," Maya whispered in her ear. She then kissed the side of her head and continued, "I'll always be there for you."
Riley nuzzled against Maya's cheek. "Me too."
That's how it was for about a week. Maya would come over to Riley's apartment and would cuddle with her and remind her how much she loved her.
Riley kept receiving text messages from a blocked number but she never showed them to Maya.
It was hard for Maya not to do something about this but she kept her promise and continued to be there for her.
Today had been an especially hard day for Riley. As soon as Maya came in though the window, Riley leaped up on her; wrapping her legs around Maya waist.
Maya was caught off guard, but still managed to catch her and hold her close.
"They said you hated me!" Riley cried out.
"You know I love you...,"Maya replied softly. Maya wondered who this person was and how they also knew about her. She hated that this was happening to Riley but all she could do was comfort here. Maya walked over to Riley's bed and set Riley down. She then sat next to her and put her on her lap. Maya kissed her on the cheek then nuzzle the same spot. She was going to be there for her 'til the end of the line.