Riley did eventually get used to the crutches. Cory then went and asked if it was ok for Riley to leave and it was. "Come on, let's go home. You can stay the night if you want to Maya," Cory said with a smile. Maya smiled and replied, "Thanks ." So Cory brought them both home. When they got there, Maya helped Riley up to her room and sat her down on the bed; taking her crutches and setting them down.

She walked back over to Riley and said, "I want to check your bruises again Riley." Riley sighed and rolled up her sleeves; revealing her bruises to Maya again. Maya bit her lip. She had forgotten how bad it had looked. She ran her fingers across Riley's arm and Riley winced a little. Maya looked up at her, expression full of worry and pity. Riley smiled a little, not wanting Maya to worry about her. Maya placed a hand on her cheek and gently kissed Riley's brow. It at all possible, Riley felt a little better. Maya smiled a little and said, "I'm sorry this has to happen to you, I feel bad." Riley smiled back and said, "It's ok, it's not like it's Your fault." Maya sat next to her and said, "Yeah but..." Riley pressed a finger to her lips and shushed her. "It's not your fault," she repeated. Maya sighed and looked down. Riley lifted Maya's her chin and kissed her cheek, whispering, "Please stop beating yourself up about this." Maya looked into Riley's eyes and said softly, "Fine, whatever you want." Riley leaned against Maya's shoulder and whispered, "Thanks Peaches." They stayed that way for a bit, but then Riley spoke up saying, "I'm really tired Maya." Maya smiled and playfully poked her cheek, replying, "Then go to sleep you dork." Riley obliged and flopped backwards on the bed. Maya sat her back up and said, "Pajamas first weirdo."

They both got Into their pajamas and got into bed. Riley pretty much immediately cuddled into Maya; wrapping her arms around her waist. Maya sighed and whispered to her, "I'm sorry for leaving you earlier." Riley moved her arms from Maya's waist to behind Maya's neck and whispered back, "And I'm sorry for getting mad for no reason." Maya placed a hand on Riley's cheek and said softly, "I love you still, that's what really matters." She then kissed her forehead gently and continued, "I'll always love you." Riley could feel her eyes start to water and Maya noticed. She whispered to her, "It's ok to cry Riles." That's exactly what Riley did. She inched closer to Maya and she hugged her tightly. To Riley, being loved was everything, but still Being loved by someone whom you have accidentally hurt, that was even more. Maya hugged her back just as tight and rubbed her back soothingly.

After a while, Riley stopped crying, but she continued to snuggle into Maya. Maya wanted to continue, but she pulled back from the hug for a second. She cupped Riley face gently and softly kissed her forehead. "Goodnight Riley, sweet dreams," she whispered with a smile. Riley smiled and kissed Maya's cheek, replying, "Night Maya,love you." "Love you too," she replied with a slurred voice. They quickly fell asleep in each other's arms, all worries washed away. They felt safe.