*Authors POV*

Maya walked into her house, not needing to check if anyone was home. Her mom is usually always working at the diner trying to get the amount of money to pay off bills and enough to feed her daughter and herself.

She walked straight to the shower. She felt as if She had Josh's scent all over her, clinging to her almost, she decided that taking one would keep her head more cleared in hopes that memories of last night wouldn't cloud her mind all day.

Maya entered her room, her phone going off multiple times. She wouldn't be surprised if it were all from Riley.

Honey: Maya!

Sent 9:30 am

Honey: Maya!

Sent 9:31 am

Honey: PEACHES!!!

Sent 9:32 am

Honey: Maya don't tell me you and Josh did the deed last night if your still at his apartment

Sent at 9:33 am

Honey: Maya I'm coming over and you better be home!

Sent at 9:34 am

Maya wasn't surprised, she'd expect this from Riley. It's not like she hasn't Done this before. There were times when Maya had run out just to clear her mind for a bit and when she hadn't replied to even one text from Riley, Riley would get so paranoid that she had Farkle, Zay and Lucas go out at 4 in the morning just to search for her. Maya made sure to tell Riley that she was ok or that she was just out to clear her mind each time she disappeared because a tired Zay isn't a happy Zay.

Her phone started to go off some more. She hasn't yet gotten some clothes on still having her towel wrapped around her body. She couldn't lie the buzzing was starting to annoy her, but who doesn't get annoyed when their phone constantly starts buzzing at notifications ( I know I do).

Huckleberry: Penelope, get your girlfriend she won't stop texting Farkle, Zay and I about where you are. Are you still with josh?, did he hurt you! I swear Maya he better not have laid a finger on you!

Dr. Turtleneck: Maya can you please answer Riley, I'm trying to study for my upcoming tests and she won't stop bothering me.

Mr. StealYoGirl: Maya, sweetheart, as much as I love Riley, SHE IS FUCKING UP MY BEAUTY SLEEP AND YOU KNOW HOW I AM WITHOUT MY BEAUTY SLEEP ANSWER HER GODDAMN PHONE!

Maya read through the rest of her messages. She had to laugh at Zay's text he always knew how to make her day, cause he knew her sense of humor. Finally getting some clothes on after the last buzzing she figured she might as well save everyone's ass from Riley and message her back.

To Honey: yes, peaches I'm home. NO ME AND JOSH DID NOT DO THE DEED LAST NIGHT. We may have gotten a little drunk but it's ok there was nothing more.

Sent at 9:56 am

Although, the thought of getting frisky with josh kinda grossed her out a bit. I mean josh is cute and all but she's a senior in high school, he's a sophmore in college. I mean age doesn't matter unless it's not too much of a huge gap, but just thinking about it gave her goosebumps. It may seem like she's acting as if he's 50 years old, but Maya heart doesn't do men with crusty dicks. Not that he's old...not even in his twenties yet but it's still weird.

Maya put some clothes on and waited for Riley to show up at her house. It wasn't to long before when she messaged her so she would expect another minute or two so in the meantime she might as well message the rest of the gang.

To Huckleberry: first off, Riley ain't my girlfriend. 2nd off, even if I was bisexual I wouldn't tell you . Lastly, my bad didn't think she'd come crawlin' to the ol "hustlin' bustlin' gang of the south" did lil ol Riley make you run for the hills ranger rick?. I might just ignore her if that's what she's gonna do. Also don't worry about josh and I, I'm ok. Still in one piece, josh isn't like that. Although can't lie that we didn't have a few drinks last night .

Sent at 10:04 am

To Dr. Turtleneck: sorry bout riles, her paranoia can get a little out of hand, you'd think she's my mom rather than my actual one. Farkle those test aren't for another week or so, don't you think your big brain has enough knowledge to begin with?

Sent at 10:09 am

To Mr. StealYoGirl: Zay what did I tell you about hacking into my phone and changing your name. Don't worry I texted Riley back you can go back to sleeping like a baby.

Sent at 10:12 am

Huh, Riley's a little late she thought. I wonder what's keeping her from-

Ding dong!

She snorted, "never mind"

Maya opened the door. "Hey hon-"

Riley tackled Maya as soon as the door opened. "OHhhh peaches you're ok!, thank goodness. Why haven't you answered my texts!? What happened last night?!. Did you and josh get frisky!?. Did he try to seduce you. Oh my goodness he didn't try and gang bang you did he-"

"Riley!" Maya looked at her, eyebrows arched high up. "Calm down. Breathe. I just woke up a little late at Josh's apartment. I waked home and took a shower that's all. Did you really have to ask Farkle, Zay and Sundance where I was?"

"Desperate times calls for desperate measures Maya, I could've already involved the cops ya know." Riley nodded her head in clarification. "So are you gonna tell me how it went or not"

Maya walked to the kitchen to fix up some breakfast. "Not, well not right now at least. I actually have a painting to do. Two actually. Josh wants me to paint this picture of..." Ohhh fuck, I didn't find out what he what he wanted me to paint a picture of. Riley face lit up, nodding her head excitedly, hoping for some more details.

"Anyway, josh wants me to paint him a picture so that means I gotta start now" she walked back to were Riley was standing in the living room and pushed her towards the door, stopping to twist the door knob and open it. "Now out you go I won't be leaving my house anytime soon" Maya smiled

Riley frowned, "I will get the information I want out of you Maya, don't think I won't. Also please at least don't stay up all night just to paint, I know u tend to pull all nighters just for it." Riley said a worriedly

"Yeah yeah yeah, ok mom, now if you'll excuse me riley, I'd like to eat my breakfast and start my panting" Maya replied slamming the door in her face.

Riley peeked through the window "Make sure you brush you teeth!, hygiene is very important!" Riley finished talking and left the window.

Maya rolled her eyes, a small smile crept on her face and she shook her head, returning to the kitchen.

Maya worked in her little art room. Adding some faint blues, purples, pinks and oranges to the sunset of her painting. She was so drowned in her own world and the music she listened to, she almost didn't hear the knocking on her window.

She walked up to the window, easily picking up the noticeable black silhouette that turned out the be the bright green eyed Texan.

Maya looked a little confused. Blinking twice to let her eyes focus on him since she was staring at all the colors on her canvas.

"What are you doing here hopalong? I know it's only 10:40 pm right now, but I didn't expect you to be out so late, considering it being a school night and all"

"Didn't think you even cared about staying up late on a school night, blondie"

Maya's voice shuddered when he said 'blondie'. "Mmm, don't call me that, it sounds better off of Brandon's sharp tongue than yours. But you still didn't answer my question huckleberry what are you doing her?"

"Well for one, I'll have you know that it's actually 1:30 right now. I just came to stop by, even though I got your text I still wanted to come over. I brought your favorite, Paco's Taco's. Riley told me you were painting so I thought I should bring you some food because I know you tend to forget the time and stay up late whenever you paint" Lucas replied handing her the bag with tacos.

Maya blinked again. "thanks ranger rick. I appreciate the nice gesture, so I assume you'll be gone now" Maya said reaching for the window to close it back.

Lucas quickly caught her hand and her breath caught for a moment. Not expecting the sudden change of events. "What's the rush Penelope?, I just got here"

Maya's teeth gritted in annoyance, she hated the fact that farkle's big mouth and given Lucas her middle name. "You know I hate when you say my middle name"

Lucas smirked mischievously "which is exactly why I do it babe" he winked and tipped his imaginary hat.

Maya's voice shuddered once again until her mouth quirked up into a mischievous grin. Ok so he wanted to play she'll play.

She pulled him forward, her hand fisting the collar of his shirt and she brought her lips to his ear. "You know, you're right. It does sound sexy when it comes from your mouth. It'd probably sound better while I pleasured you" Maya smirked and brought her eyes back to look at his. Her face had mischievous seduction written all over it. Lucas couldn't do anything or say anything but gulp. Maya knew she won that round.

"Now since its getting late, I'd like to get some rest if that's ok with you" she winked. She shut the window before Lucas could react and brought down the curtain. She was honestly a little to lazy to clean up the room and settled on doing it tomorrow. She left the room and turned off the light.

"Maya Hart, you are a genius" she said to herself laughing, heading to her bed for some good nights rest.