Maya awoke pretty early, not having been able to sleep the night before. She looked for her phone and saw it on the nightstand. She picked it up and checked the time, semi blinded by the brightness. She groaned at it only being 6 am. She was tired but still couldn't fall asleep. She figured she might as well get up.
Maya made her way to the guest bathroom. She looked at herself in the mirror and frowned. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying all night and her cheeks were tear stained. Not to mention the bags and dark circles under her eyes due to her lack of sleep due to the nightmares. Maya shivered. The best part of not sleeping was that there were no nightmares.
She washed her face and put on some concealer to avoid further questioning and quietly tiptoed back into the guest room to gather her stuff and leave. She had to go anywhere but here.
She grabbed her phone to call a cab and silently cursed that she had forgotten to charge it and it had died. Then she remembered that there was a payphone in the lobby of the apartment building. She quickly rummaged through her bag for change and quietly walked into the hall. She carefully tiptoed to the door, hoping she wouldn't wake up Farkle.
She let out a sigh of relief as she was almost at the door-
"Where do you think you're going?" Farkle asked.
Maya let out a shriek, but immediately covered her mouth.
"Farkle what are you doing here?"
"I live here," Farkle replied cheekily. He stood behind the kitchen counter. He took a sip of his coffee, chuckling.
Maya rolled her eyes and groaned. " I meant what are you doing up?"
"I could say the same thing."
May frowned again. "You know what? I don't have time for this!" She tried to make a dramatic exit, but failed miserably, seeing as the door was locked.
She groaned again and Farkle took the opportunity to run to the door and block her.
"And where do you think you're going?" He asked, blocking the door. Maya glared at him and tried to move around him and push him off the door. It was to no avail, Farkle wouldn't budge.
"What the heck, Farkle?" Maya huffed. "You're as solid as a rock."
"Four years is a long time, Maya," Farkle said seriously. "People change."
"Yeah no kidding," Maya quipped, starting to sense some awkwardness.
"But some things never change," Farkle said, a hint of laughter in his voice. "You're still a short stack of pancakes."
Maya had had enough. She pushed him away with all her might and Farkle stumbled, not expecting her sudden burst of strength. But he quickly recovered, immediately covering the doorframe.
"Farkle move!" Maya hissed.
"Not until you tell me where you're going."
"To the payphone. Mines dead and I'm gonna call a cab."
"Why didn't you just ask me?"
"Cuz I didn't want you to find out!"
"How's that working for you?"
"Farkle!"
"Maya!"
Maya stared into Farkle's blue eyes. She hadn't noticed how close they had gotten. She could smell the coffee in his breath and the closeness was unnerving.
"Ugh!" She yelled, turning her back to him and sitting on the couch. She laid her head in her hands to avoid crying. Farkle realized he had really upset her. He closed the door behind him and locked it again. He grabbed a mug of tea on the counter and offered it to Maya. He knew she hated coffee and would only drink tea. He remembered the first time they had gone to the coffee house and she refused to drink the cappuccino he had bought her.
Flashback
"Farkle, stop dragging me around," Maya complained. "I feel like a rag doll!"
Farkle laughed. "I'm just so excited I found this place. It serves great food.
Maya pouted. "What about Topangas? Have you replaced our charming little bakery?"
Farkle chuckled. "I could never. But last time I walked you home I found this quaint little coffee shop that seriously serves some of the best cappuccinos."
"But Farkle-" Maya argued.
"Come on. You'll love it," Farkle said, pulling her into a small building.
The coffee shop was small, but very cozy. Maya had to admit it was nice. There weren't many customers around and a red headed girl stood behind the counter.
"You go find a table and I'll get us some drinks," Farkle said, going up to the counter.
Maya sighed, not knowing what he was going to get her. She found a booth secluded from the rest of the place. There was a window right next to it where she could see the world, but the world couldn't see her.
Surprisingly Farkle found her and placed two piping hot cappuccinos on the table.
"You're gonna love this," he smiled.
Maya pushed the drink away. "No thank you."
"Aw come on Maya, don't be a sourpuss," Farkle's said, pushing the drink to her.
Maya again pushed it away."I don't like coffee." She stated flatly.
"Then what do you want?" Farkle asked.
Maya smiled like a child. "Normally I prefer to drink tea, but could you get me a hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream?"
End of flashback
"Here," Farkle said. "This will calm you down."
"Thanks," Maya smiled gratefully. "Look, all I want to do is call Riley to come pick me up. I don't want to be a hassle to you and your lady friend. I'll stay with Riley until I find an apartment and a job."
"Wait, you're moving back to New York?" Farkle's asked, smiling.
Maya smiled. Farkle thought it was the first time he had seen her actually smile since she had arrived in New York.
"Yeah."
"That's great Maya!" Farkle hugged her and she immediately pulled away. "Oh- I'm sorry!"
"It's fine," Maya said, looking at the floor. "Can I use your phone to call Riley."
"Maya don't do this," Farkle pleaded. "You're not a burden. Is live to have you and Hope stay with me as long as you need. And don't worry about Safe. She'll understand."
"Are you sure?" Maya asked.
"I've never been so sure for anything in my life," Farkle smiled.
Maya smiled too. "Well then maybe I should try to feet some sleep."
"Yeah I have to go to work," Farkle said.
They stayed like that for a while. Just staring at each other. May role eye contact first, starting to feel sleepy.
"You should go," she said awkwardly.
"Yeah I should," Farkle said, scratching the back of his neck. He grabbed his jacket and briefcase from a chair and headed out. "Goodbye Maya."
Farkle closed the door behind him and Maya let out a breath she didn't realize she was holding. "Bye Farkle," she sighed.
Unbeknownst to her, a certain blonde haired four-year old saw the whole exchange.
