Because of You

Disclaimer: I don't own Girl Meets World. Just the plot in here. 3

* * * I thought I'd make it clear, Riley is 14 in this story, Lucas is 15, and Farkle is 14 1/2.

(Third Person; January 10th, 2015)

Hazel got moved out of the intensive care unit after exactly seven days, much to my relief. I hoped that she wouldn't get stolen away from me. For a baby just seventeen weeks old, it was a miracle she survived. When I saw her, looking like the beautiful combination of Maya's small nose, Lucas's Hazel green eyes, and Maya's blonde hair, I knew what I needed to do. I knew that I loved her.

Riley: Hey. Can you come over to talk?

Lucas: For what? Farkle's been avoiding me, and you won't talk to me. Is it because of Maya? I heard what happened. I'm so sorry. But what's going on?

Riley: Not exactly. I'll tell you when you get here. It's important.

Lucas: Alright. Be there in 10.


A knock at the door signaled Lucas's arrival. I nervously opened the door for him and mutely sat down on the couch, while he followed my movements.

"Lucas... I have to tell you something important..."

"Which is?"

"You have a daughter," I finally blurted out. His faced turned from relaxed and curious to freaked out and very uncomfortable.

"But- we- never..."

"Not with me!" I clarified quickly. "With... With Maya. Her name is Hazel August. She's really sick, Lucas."

He ran a nervous hand through his messy blonde hair. He looked tired.

"I need a second to comprehend all of this..." He stuttered out.

"Think about what?"

"What I'm suppose do," he responded. I started getting defensive.

"You mean you might not keep Hazel?" I demanded.

"I don't know! You said she's sick?"

"Why are you even thinking about this?" It was stupid then, but when he hesitated, it felt like betrayal. To me, to Hazel... to Maya.

"Why are you even mad at me, Riley?" Lucas asked.

"If you don't want Hazel, I'm raising her. She's my niece. Maya would want that. Oh, and by the way... I didn't even have to think if I would keep her," I growled out in an even tone.

"I don't want her to be like Maya, without a dad."

"She's already without a mom," I whispered painfully. "Please get out, Lucas, go think. I can't do this right now."

He seemed to understand. He nodded and left, but not before asking;

"Take good care of her, Riley. I need to be a part of my child's life. If you're her mom, and I'm her dad... Well, what does that make us?"

"Goodbye, Lucas," I whispered. As soon as he shut the door I dissolved into sobs.

* * * A/n: I made a few corrections to chapter 4, like Maya's due date. :) It is now June 19.

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– Alee XxX