A/N: Hello, here with another installment of Encyclopedia Clydanica. This is the second part of the Girl Talk series that takes place directly after Warriors of Kudlak. As usual I own nothing recognizable, just the scenarios. Sarah Jane Adventures belongs to the respective creators and BBC. Hope you enjoy.

Girl Talk (Advice from Maria) [Warriors of Kudlak]

Maria's POV

Luke always came round, at least twice a week, that is if I wasn't at his, so what was it that was so strange about this time?

"Oh hullo Luke." I heard Dad's voice in the hallway as I came downstairs. "Maria! Luke's here."

"Coming!" I called. I met Luke at the foot of the stairs. "Hi,"

"Er, um… hi again." Luke smiled. "Sorry, I know we just saw each other."

"So what?" I laughed. "Come on." I pulled Luke upstairs.

"Not too long you two." Dad said. "Dinner will be ready soon."

"Won't be but a moment Mr. Jackson." Luke shouted down.

"Course." I could hear the doubt in my dad's voice. I simply shook my head.

I closed the bedroom door, just enough so that Dad wouldn't hear, but enough do that I could hear when he came up. "What's going on? Are you feeling alright?" I noticed Luke looked nervous about something. "Did something else happen? Is it Sarah Jane?"

"No, I mean not exactly...er...Mum's fine." Luke added quickly. "It's just…" He bit his lip.

"Luke…" I poked him in the shoulder. "Come on out with it." Despite everything, Luke was an open book.

"Do you remember what happened...before we left with…?"

I thought back to the day's events, wondering what could possibly have Luke this jittery, and then I remembered. "Is this about the girl?" I held back laughter. "Jen?"

Luke ducked his head as the tips of his ears reddened. "Well, do you know why? I mean why would she do that?"

"What, you mean kiss you?"

Luke nodded.

"Well, it's different for everyone…" I said. "I mean it's just a feeling, when a girl likes a boy, sometimes it just," I shrugged. "Well...it happens."

"So does that mean Jen fancies me?" Luke asked. "That's what Clyde called it."

"Er, well I don't know." I said. For some reason I was feeling a spinning in my stomach at the thought. And as I looked at Luke, well it moved from my stomach to my head. "Did you?" Why did this seem so strange? We were mates. I didn't… I couldn't, but did I?

"It all happened rather quickly." Luke said. "I don't really know. We never really talked. She said it was just a...a…"

And then without thinking, I leaned over and kissed Luke on the cheek.

"Thank you." Luke finished. He then blinked and looked at me. "Er...so...do you have an answer now?" He seemed dazed. I was too.

Maria, how could you be so stupid?

I stood and backed away. "I'm...sorry...sorry, er I'm just going to run to the loo and wash before supper...sorry. I guess...I'll see you around." I ran out of the bedroom.

"Maria!" I threw the door shut behind me as Luke called out. I leaned against the sink and took a breath. You just ruined everything Maria Jackson.

Luke's POV

I flinched as I heard the bathroom door slam at the same moment Mr. Jackson came upstairs.

"Everything alright?" Mr. Jackson glanced at me, hand midway to knocking on the open door. "Did the bathroom door stick again?"

I nodded without thinking, grateful for the excuse. "Yeah, I suppose so. Maria was just wrestling it closed I think." Somehow I had a feeling this was one of those things, like what we really do across Bannerman Road, that Mr. Jackson was better off not finding out about, especially since I didn't quite have it sorted yet. If the way Maria closed the door was any indication, I don't think she did either.

"Are you staying supper Luke?"

I shook my head. "Mum's expecting me home. She's waiting supper herself. She doesn't like eating alone." I replied. "Thank you for the invitation though Mr. Jackson."

"Of course Luke. You're always welcome." Mr. Jackson said. "Before you run off, would you mind passing along that food's hot?"

I nodded as Mr. Jackson turned away and headed back downstairs. After he left, I entered the hallway and walked over to the closed door knocking softly. "Maria, will you talk to me?"

"You don't talk to people in the loo Luke." Maria replied. Her voice was softer, choked somehow.

"Oh...um...okay. I was just wondering if you were alright."

"I'm fine Luke, just leave."

"Maria," I listened closer. Was she...crying? "Did I do something?"

"No," Maria said. "It's fine Luke, could you just go?"

I nodded even though Maria couldn't see me as I reluctantly moved my hand away from the doorknob. "Mum's waiting supper. I should probably...it was nice seeing you, uh...thanks for your help. Oh, and your dad says supper's hot. See you tomorrow?"

I waited but there was no answer. "I guess I'll be seeing you then." I sighed. "Bye Maria." I turned and left.

That was strange, it felt different than when Jen kissed me, nicer. But why did Maria run off? Why was she crying? Did I do something wrong? Mum was right. This is confusing. What do I do now? Do you know Mr. Smith? I didn't think you would. I wonder if Clyde will know. Perhaps I'll ask him tomorrow. He couldn't answer me before, but maybe Maria will talk to him, since she won't talk to me. After all, best mates help each other right? Maybe he'll want to help.

A/N: Well a bit of Lukria angst never hurt. I'm so sorry for leaving it like this, but there will be a part 3 involving Clyde helping out. So fear not. Also a choice my lovelies, would you like this Lukria pairing to extend throughout some more entries. I'm open to opinions as well as requests. They do not necessarily have to coordinate with episodes either. If you have any ideas, please send them my way.