A/N: Thank you to all that have read, reviewed, favorite and followed my story. It means a lot to me. I have many ideas of where I want to take this story but I am not sure all the moments I want to cover before I get to the present day of the story, which will be further into the future than the show is currently on. If any of you have any specific events that you would like to see covered or have any suggestions please leave it in a review or PM me. Thank you so much!
Disclaimer: I do not own Girl Meets World.
Maya reluctantly reached her apartment. She was still unsure if she had done the correct thing by leaving Riley alone. She knew that Riley had never faced anything this serious in her life and Maya was afraid that Riley wouldn't know how to cope with it. But Riley had asked for her to leave and Maya knew that Lucas was still there. He would do anything to protect them and she knew that was especially true when it came to Riley. She was after all his princess. Maya couldn't help but feel a little jealous of the way Lucas looked at Riley with such adoration. Riley had found herself a good guy, even if he was a cowboy. She wondered if she would ever find a guy as great as Lucas. She shook those thoughts away as she knew right now she had to focus on Riley and her bully.
They would handle it together, just like they had handled everything else that life had thrown at them. They were Riley and Maya, the best friends that there ever was. But Riley had asked her to leave. Maybe she didn't actually want Maya to leave and had wanted Maya to prove that she would always be by her side? She groaned, as she no longer knew what to think. Why do the Matthews have to be so much work?
Bingo! That was it. Maya knew exactly who would know what Riley was really thinking, non other than a Matthews himself. She quickly typed out a text.
You speak Matthews right?
Not even 2 minutes had passed and Maya's phone buzzed with a reply.
Hello to you too Ferret…
No time for small talk Josh! It is a yes or a no question.
No Uncle Boing, no nothing. I'm intrigued. But to answer your question I am going to say yes… I think... Unless you are referring to Eric, because he is a whole different breed of Matthews.
That he is! But no we are talking about your wonderful niece. She is going through something… well lets just say it could bring down everything in Rileytown. Yet she said she wanted to be alone. I'm just not sure if she meant it or if she actually wanted me to stay.
Well that escalated quickly! Riley knows what she is saying. If she asked for some alone time than that's exactly what she needs. Trust me she knows how much you care about her. I think you need to give Riley more credit. She is stronger than you think. You have to be strong to continue to have as much faith in the world as she does.
Why do you Matthews always have to be right?! Thank you husband that's what I needed to hear.
You are very welcome Maya. Promise me that if this gets out of hand you will let me, Cory or Topanga know so we can step in.
I promise. PS. I'm still in it for the long game. ;)
Josh couldn't help but sheepishly grin at that last message. What was she doing to him? He couldn't think of her in that way. She was too young for him! But boy was she gorgeous. He knew he had to end this conversation before it turned into more. He quickly typed out "Good night Maya :) ," he added the smile as a good measure to ensure that he wasn't coming off rude. He wasn't sure what Riley was going through but he was sure she would be alright. She was a smart girl and she also had Maya, one of the strongest girls Josh had ever met, by her side. He just hoped that the kids knew when to ask for help. He decided then that he would make a trip to see his brother soon.
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Auggie walked into his sister's room to find Lucas and Riley still asleep in the bay window. He smiled at the two knowing that the cowboy truly did care for his sister. He lightly nudged Lucas to wake him.
Lucas eyes blinked a few times before he realized where he was. Riley was still asleep in his arms and he couldn't help but smile at how peaceful she looked when she slept. It took him a few more seconds to realize that there was someone else in the room. Lucas directed his attention to Auggie. By this time Auggie had noticed that his sister had been crying and couldn't help himself but question the Texan. "What ever made her cry you are on it right?"
Lucas looked down at Riley again. A scowl reappeared on his face when he took in her tear stained cheeks.
"Yes sir. I am." He responded a little more harshly than he intended.
"Good. You better take care of your woman. Now wake her up and leave because my parents are calling Riley for dinner." Auggie then proceeded to exit the room.
Lucas kissed the top of Riley's head and gently squeezed her small frame. This caused Riley to open her eyes.
"Hi," she quietly said through a smile.
"Hey" Lucas responded sweetly. "I should leave, your parents are calling you for dinner and Mr. Matthews might have a heart attack if he finds me in here."
"Yeah your right" Riley responded shyly as they both became aware that they were still holding on to one and other. They both dropped their hands and stood up. As Lucas began to crawl out the window Riley grabbed his wrist to stop him. He turned his face to look at her.
"Lucas… I … Thank you." Riley said as she leaned in to give him a chaste kiss on the cheek. Their faces were still in close proximity that he could feel her breathing. He wanted to kiss her and by the way the she was looking at his lips he knew she wanted to kiss him too. But this was not the right place or time for his moment. Instead Lucas reached for her hand and kissed the top of it before responding.
"Riley there is no need to thank me. I will always be here for you. And I promise I will straighten this whole thing out for you."
"I know you would Lucas, but how about we leave Texas Lucas in Texas for now."
"Riley!" They both heard Auggie scream.
"Coming August!" Riley replied to her brother before returning her attention back to Lucas. "I'll see you tomorrow."
He nodded and proceeded to exit out the window. He knew Riley was right Texas Lucas was not good news. He was better person than that now. Riley had made him a better person but if it meant protecting her, he would let Texas Lucas come out to play for a bit.
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As Maya lay awake in bed she heard her phone go off. She was hoping that it was a text from Josh professing his love for her, hey a girl can dream right? And she was only slightly disappointed when it was a text from Riley.
"Go to sleep Peaches. We will figure this all out tomorrow. Together :) ," the text read. Of course Riley would know she wouldn't be able to sleep after everything all that had happened today. Even after everything Riley was going through she was concerned about her, that's who her little goofball was. She was by far the best person Maya knew.
Maya replied with an "I will and I love you" and quickly drifted to sleep.
