The first month of school came and gone,Maya started her regular routine of tuning out classes. Although she did enjoy her classes Matthew's tends to talk about history in dept. So she just relies on Riley's notes and Farkle recap when they hang out after school. Today was going to be the day she'll tell at least Riley about Charlie, it would just be them since the boys are going to be busy and Charlie has to take in younger sister to a playdate.

"Did you even listen to what my dad had to say about the British Civil War?" Riley asked her as they exited Matthew's class,

"Not really, I mean it happened like a hundred years ago why is it important that we learn about it now?' Maya said as she opened her locker and placed her books back in and got her bag out.

"Because it's history Maya and it's important." Riley explained for the millionth time to her.

"Whatever Riles," As Riley got her stuff out from her bag she got a text from Charlie

(These are the names they have on their phone, Maya of course decided the names.)

Cheese Souffle: hey. So you want to come over tonight?

My Hart: Can't. I'm going to probably, hopefully, tell Riley about us tonight.

Cheese Souffle: Do you need moral support?

My Hart: you're cheesy but I'll be okay. I'll call you afterwards though

Maya smiled at her phone at Charlie's reply,

"What gotten you all smiley this past few weeks?" Riley said smiling at her best friend, who she was happy for because this was the most Maya has smiled in a long time. She has a feeling she knows why she is smiling but she just doesn't who it is. Maya will tell her when she's ready, Riley said to herself. But it hurt a little since Maya didn't tell her right away

"I'll tell you when we get to your house. Are we waiting for your dad or should we just take the subway?"

"Subway. Dad has to set up for the PTA meeting that's happening tonight,"

xxx

After they picked Auggie up they arrived at Riley's house half past 4. They went straight into Riley's room and threw the bags on the bed and sat down at the Bay Window.

"So... you were going to tell me something?" Riley asked smiling, Maya looked at her best friend and wondered why she was so smiley, more the usual at least.

"Okay but before I start. You can't say anything to anyone and you can't interrupt me until I'm finish okay?" Riley's smile dropped, but she didn't say anything and just nodded.

"Okay so over the summer, after Farkle and Smackle left for Canada. I was working at the bakery and I met someone, we talked for a while and then he asked me to see his friends band," Maya saw Riley about to say something, but she glared and Riley shut her mouth. Riley didn't even need to say anything to let Maya know what she was thinking

"before you say things like, 'oh why did you say yes to a strangers offer, 'that was very dangerous Maya.' he wasn't a stranger. I knew him already." Riley visibly relaxed,

"And come one Riles if this guy was going to hurt me I wouldn't be here explaining to you would I?"

"So I went to see the band, it was Sarah and Darby's cover band by the way, we hung out in for a while and talked. It was the best night I had that whole summer. Because other than the bakery or the community centre I haven't really done anything other than sit home watch tv, sketch, and talk to you over video. So it was a relief, that's why I didn't call you that one time over summer I was so tired by the time I got home that I just went to sleep."

Riley had the look of understanding in her eyes and she knew what Maya was leading to but she wanted her to say "Riles, I have a boyfriend.'

Maya sighed. "You're going to make me say it aren't you?"

"Yup." Riley said beaming,

Okay well here goes nothing Maya thought. She took a deep breathe,

"I have a boyfriend." Riley screamed and gave Maya a big hug.

"YAY! Oh my god Maya I'm so happy for you, I knew it since like the second week of school. You were so smiley all the time we all thought something happened. Everyone didn't put it together, the disappearing most days, the text messages, the excuses, but I did. So what's his name? Does he go to school with us? Is he in our grade? Details woman!" Riley smiled as she asked Maya all of these questions. Maya's smile dropped a bit but she kept it on. Her heart was beating so much she felt like she was about to pass out. As Riley asked but questions Maya said,

"It's Charlie." Maya said looking at Riley. Riley stopped talking and starred at her,

"Charlie Gardner?" Riley asked,

Maya didn't trust her voice so she just nodded and watch Riley's reaction?

"Maya are you sure that's such a good idea?" Maya did not expect that question, she expected Riley to be angry or something. She didn't know why she expected her to be angry, it's not like Charlie and Riley actually were serious or were even dating.

"What do you mean?" Maya asked, letting go of Riley's hand and putting it on her lap.

"I mean it's Charlie, he's a good guy and all but after what happen during New Years, what if..." Riley didn't finish the sentence, Maya was shocked and stood up

"What if what Riles? Finish that sentence." Maya was angry, she expected Riley to be surprised, even angry, but she never expected Riley to suggest what she was suggesting.

"Maya-" Maya shook her head she got her bag from Riley's bed and headed for the door.

"I'm sorry Riles. I told you because I've never enjoyed keeping secrets from you. Charlie suggested I told you guys early on so I would stop feeling guilty, but I told him I wasn't ready and that you guys were not ready too. I guess I was right. I'll see you tomorrow," Maya said and left Riley's room, she walked into the living room and saw Topanga in the kitchen with some paper work,

"leaving so soon Maya?" Maya took a deep breath,

"Yeah I forgot I had to help my mom with something at home." Topanga seem to not notice Maya's anger so she just smiled and said goodbye to Maya.

xxx

Maya was home alone, she took out some left over Pizza she had from movie night with her mom and Charlie, who seemed to get along really well. Katy was so excited and happy for Maya that she found someone, and it didn't stop her from giving her the talk, and Maya hated every moment of it.

She changed into her comfy clothes which included Charlie's shirt, which she stole from his room when they had movie night with his sisters, which ended up to be a romance. She enjoyed watching him flinch everything his sisters and Maya herself (just to annoy him) aww'd at the couple on screen, and some sweats. She put her hair up into a messy knot went into the living room and watched tv, trying to get her mind to forget her conversation with Riley.

In the middle of CSI: SVU she got a phone call, she looked at it expecting it was Riley, but it wasn't, it was Charlie. She did get a lot of text from Riley and 5 missed calls.

"Hey Charlie." Maya said her voice sounding upset.

"that doesn't sound good. What happened?" His voice laced with concern, she heard kids in the background, " I take it the talk didn't go down well?"

"That's an understatment." Maya said, taking a bite of her pizza.

"Was she mad?" Charlie asked.

"No. She just said it wasn't a good idea and that you were using me to get back at her for what happened during New Years,"

"Did she really say that?"

"Yes. Well she said that it wasn't a good idea, but she didn't finish her sentence cause I interrupted her and well I left." Maya said, starting to feel angry again. Maya temper always got the best of her.

"Maya. Come on you and I both know, especially you, that Riley didn't mean that. She's just concerned for you,"

"Wait are you taking her side?"

"No I'm not. I'm not taking anyone's side okay. She's your best friend, just talk to her and let her finish her sentence before you jump to conclusion."

Maya was quiet for a while, she knew he was right "when did you become Dr. Phil?"

Charlie laughed, "Recently, my sisters all have relationship issues and they asked a 15 year old boy for advice." Maya laughed,

"You're a dork."

"Yeah but I got you to laugh so score 1 for this dork." she smiled,

"So you're okay now?" He asked

"Yeah i'm better. I'll see you tomorrow, wanna walk together?" She asked,

"You sure that's a good idea? I mean you've told Riley but not the rest of your friends yet."

"I'm sure, I'm done hiding. If they're really my friends they'll be happy and understand."

"Okay. Well I see you tomorrow morning. Night Hart."

"Night cheesy.