A/N: So I have skipped over the scenes the show has covered. Hope it doesn't bother anyone and that you guys enjoy this next chapter.

Farkle could see the change in his friends. He had known Riley's true feelings for Lucas since they had returned from Texas but the rest of his friends seemed blind to it. How could they not see the fake smiles that Riley plastered on her face day in and day out? He had not expected Zay to notice, he didn't know Riley the way Farkle did. But he had expected Lucas to notice. Lucas was supposed to love Riley so how could he not tell that she had been hurting. Yet Lucas seemed so lost since Texas that he didn't think Lucas would notice if the world around him came crashing down. Lucas was engrossed in making Riley happy by trying to make Maya happy. Maya was the one who had disappointed Farkle the most. He didn't understand how she could not see the pain behind Riley's eyes and how Riley's smile was not as bright as it had always been. Farkle was not sure if Maya was that oblivious or she was just choosing not to see it. Hambone could see it, which was why he had asked Farkle to figure out what was going on with them and make it better.

Farkle just wasn't sure how to make it better. He had to do something and he knew whatever he was going to do he had to do it soon, as he could see that all his friends were fading to be mere shadows of themselves.

Farkle was so thankful to have Isadora. She was so much like him being a woman of science herself. She never tried to hide her feelings like the other girls in his life. And what was the best part of Smakle was she understood and accepted how important Riley and Maya were to him. He had revealed to Smakle the truth of the whole situation and she had advised him to try and convince Riley to confess her feeling to Lucas and Maya.

"Dearest I have seen how Lucas looks at Riley. What is the saying?... Um… His eyes light up when he is looking at her. Although his eyes can not physically light up."

Farkle can't help but smile at his amazing girlfriend "I have tried to convince her to tell them but she is so adamant that Maya likes him and that Maya deserves her chance with him."

"I thought Maya was interested in Mr. Matthews younger brother Joshua." Isadora questioned.

"She was or may still be. I am not sure exactly how Maya feels. She has not been herself lately."

Isadora places her hand on top of Farkle and says "You will figure it out my dearest. You are a genius after all."

….

Cory knew that there were subjects that Riley and her friends would never feel comfortable talking to him or Topanga about. And even though he had entrusted Farkle to keep the group of friends together, he knew that they needed to have someone slightly older and with more experience in life to keep them grounded. This was why Cory had recruited his baby brother to be a mentor to not only his little girl but also for her friends. Cory was very proud of the man Josh had grown to be and he had full faith that Josh would guide the teens in the right direction.

"My brother!" Cory yelled into the phone

"My brother!" an overly excited Josh replied

"Just wanted to see if you have any update on the triangle mess?"

"Nothing yet Cor. But I got my eye on it. Hey is it ok if I stop by for dinner tonight. I'm at NYU and will be attending a New Years party later on tonight."

"You are welcome here anytime. I will let Topanga know. Hey and if your college party gets boring you can always crash Riley's party this time. She's having a party for her friends."

Josh scuffed "I think I'm good but thanks Cor. I will see you tonight."

"See you tonight little brother." With that they both hung up.

Josh chugged the beer he was currently holding. He knew that if he was going to see Maya tonight he would need to be as confident as possible.

…..

Riley knew Farkle was right. They didn't lie to each other. But Maya had stepped back for her so she was willing to do the same. She knew this came at the cost of her happiness but that was a price she was willing to pay if it meant that both Lucas and Maya would be happy. Farkle had given her until tonight to tell them but he wouldn't go through with it the threat would he?

She couldn't concentrate on that right now. She had to set everything up for her New Years Eve Ball.

Just as she was almost done setting up, the front door swings open.

"HEY, FAMILY" Josh says as he walks in.

"Joshie!" both Auggie and Riley yell in unison and run to hug him.

"What are you doing here?" Riley questions her Uncle.

"I just came to have dinner with my favorite niece and nephew!" Josh states. "And I'm going to a party at NYU later on tonight."

Riley smiles at her uncle, knowing the latter was more of the reason he was in town.

The next few hours go by rather quickly. Maya is the first guest to show as she had volunteered to help Riley set up.

"Oh what it looks like I got here to late and everything has already been set up? Boo!" Maya tells Riley with a smirk on her face

Riley laughs. "It's ok Maya someone else helped me finish setting up"

Just as Maya was about to ask who, she turned around to say the face of the male that had been the subject of many of her dreams. She felt her heart skip a beat and then start beating faster. Why was her heart doing that? She was over him right? She liked Lucas now. Didn't she?

They both were silent for a few seconds looking directly into each others eyes.

"Hey Maya." Josh finally broke the silence. He knew that there was a possibility that he was going to run into to her but he never expected to see her looking as beautiful as she did. "You look stunning."

"Thanks Josh. You don't look so bad yourself." She smiled at him.

Maya's smile did things to Josh's heart that he couldn't explain. He knew he had to leave then because he was not sure he would be able to contain himself. Especially with the alcohol already flowing through his veins. There were so many things he already wanted to do to her.

"I'm going to head out now." Josh told both Riley and Maya.

Riley hugged her uncle tight and he whispered in her ear "Take care of yourself. Ok?" And she just nodded in response.

He quickly hugged Maya, afraid to have so much physical contact with her. As the pulled away from their hug Maya felt a tug at her heart.

Josh bent down to hug Auggie and quietly reminded him to keep an eye on the girls and report back anything he thought was important. And with that Josh was out the door.

….

Maya couldn't help but notice how her heart reacted around Josh. It never did that around Lucas. Lucas has never given her butterflies the way Josh did. The only time her heart did anything for Lucas was the one time at the campfire. She dismissed this, thinking that the reaction was due to the fact that she could never have Josh. It was all the excitement of the chase. Lucas on the other hand was within her reach. Riley had given her approval, actually she had encouraged it. Riley did have Charlie now and although he could be creepy he was a nice guy. Maybe this was her chance to finally be happy with a good guy like Lucas and just maybe being with Lucas would help her finally get over the feelings she had for Josh. Maya was not in the mood for socializing much so she sat alone on the couch. Then Charlie had the bright idea of bringing out the couples game. She knew this was not going to end well, but Riley agreed to be with Charlie and Lucas had asked her to be his partner. She knew she couldn't say no. In retrospect she should have said no.

Maya wasn't sure what had exactly happened during the game. Charlie and Lucas seemed to be engrossed in a pissing match. Riley's facial expression had changed so many times that Maya couldn't keep track. But what was bothering her most was the card she picked up. "Was it possible to love two people at the same time?" Did she love both Josh and Lucas? Did she even love Lucas or Josh? She had been so sure about her feelings for Josh but they were not recepricated. Lucas had fought to keep the art program for her and had almost kissed her in Texas. He was doing things for her being good to her like he had once done for Riley. She wanted that. She was over trying to chase Josh and not have her feelings returned. After the conversation with Cory and Topanga she knew that the people she trusted were here. Lucas was here while Josh was not. Maya knew what she had to do and made her way to the roof.

…

Unbeknown to the teens Auggie had recorded them as they played the couples game. Josh had told him to report anything he thought was important and this seemed important enough to record.

As Josh watched the video Auggie had sent him, he could tell by Lucas' jealousy that he was still inlove with his niece and that his niece was still very much inlove with Lucas. But he couldn't help but wonder why Maya didn't answer the question. Could she possibly still love him? And love Lucas? Why was he holding on to the hope that she still loved him? Why did that thought make him so happy?

"Shake it off Josh she's too young!" he said to himself. He was at a party with many hot college girls he shouldn't still be thinking about Maya.

…

Riley couldn't help but overhear the conversation between Lucas and Maya. His smile after Maya saying that she was glad he would be standing next to her at midnight, told her everything she needed to know.

Riley couldn't ruin everything for them by admitting her feelings. She refused to be the reason they were not happy together. They were both her best friends and she was willing to do anything for their happiness.

As Riley began to stand up Farkle knew she wasn't going to say anything. He had to do something and he had to do it now. Before he knew it Farkle was blurting out "Riley still loves Lucas!"