Maya woke forgetting where she was for a minute. She rolled over taking in the familiar scents of the crumpled sheets underneath her. They smelled of Lucas, a wood fire burning. A feeling of relaxation and peace settled over her.
"Good Morning pancake," a shirtless Lucas said climbing onto the bed and lightly kissing Maya good morning.
Maya smiled rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. "Good Morning Huckleberry."
"Speaking of pancakes. My mom made some for us."
"How spoiled I am." Maya said giggling and kissing him again holding onto his damp hair. "Ew you're wet!"
Lucas chuckled. "It's called a shower baby. Now get dressed and let's eat."
Maya nodded and got up grabbing one of Lucas' clean shirts and a pair of his boxers. She pulled them on and met him in the kitchen.
"Good morning sweetheart!" Mrs. Friar chimed from the kitchen.
"Good morning." Maya replied with a smile as she sat at the counter next to Lucas.
Lucas was already chowing down on his breakfast. Maya took in the smell of freshly made pancakes as they were placed on her plate. Her stomach grumbles loudly and she took the first bite.
Lucas chuckled. "Someone's hungry."
Maya nodded. "Yes Kaya is very hungry."
"Kaya?" Lucas asked with a eyebrow cocked and laughter in his voice.
"Yes huckleberry. That is my stomach's name." She glared at him with all seriousness.
"Alright then pancake. Make sure to eat so Kaya is satisfied."
Maya nodded enthusiastically taking another bite. Lucas smiled at the sight of Maya with syrup dripping down her cheek. He wiped it from her mouth and took it for himself, licking it off. Maya smiled biting her lip with a slight giggle.
The radio played in the kitchen as they finished their meal earning a shout from . "Oh! I love this song. It's my favorite song to square dance to."
Maya couldn't help but chuckle. "Square dance?"
Mrs. Friar gasped. "Lucas you haven't taken her to a square dance yet?"
"No ma she wouldn't like it."
Maya smirked. "And how would you know that huckleberry?"
"Trust me I know."
"Come teach me." Maya said standing up and holding her hand out for him.
Lucas shook his head with a smile, taking her hand. "Alright ready? Ma will you call for us?"
smiled. "You betcha!" She sat on the stool.
Lucas took hold of Maya's left hand in his right and right in his left.
"Swing your partner round and round."
Lucas shuffled his feet so that they moved together in a small circle.
Maya was happy to cease the moment and tease Lucas but for some reason she couldn't help but stay silent. She giggled and laughed as he twirled her around obeying his mothers commands.
Soon the song ended and Maya crashed into his arms. She laughed and breathed heavy.
"You okay?" Lucas asked.
Maya nodded. "You wear me out huckleberry."
"Don't worry. I gotcha." He said holding onto her arms and kissing her gently.
