Maya found Farkle waxing his surfboard on the beach. Taking a good look at him, Maya could see why so many girls liked him. He was definitely good looking. But, Maya thought looked like he didn't hit puberty until fifteen. And since then the universe just decided to dump a bucket of gorgeous on him every so often.
"Hey there, Farkle," Maya said approaching him.
"Hello, Maya," Farkle said politely. "Care to join me on the waves?"
Maya smirked. "Sure, if you can handle getting shown-up by a girl."
Farkle took her challenge.
The two were on their boards in no time. Maya wasn't sure where she got her sixties-style swimsuit, but she learned not to question it. As they took on a wave, she noticed that Farkle wasn't doing as well as her. Glancing at the beach, she could barely make out Billy, Missy, Brad and Smackle on the sand, cheering her on. They seemed impressed that she was better than Farkle.
"I've never been beaten on the waves before," Farkle said as they were walking away from the beach. "Farkle doesn't lose to anyone! Especially a girl."
"Well, sorry to crush your little Farkle dreams," Maya said with fake sympathy, "But I'm pretty sure you just did. And don't think that a girl can't do anything a guy can."
"I'm not thinking that. What I'm thinking right now is that, people aren't always what I assume," Farkle explained.
"Does that go for bikers too?" Maya asked, propping herself up on a tree with one hand and putting the other on her hip.
"The truth is, bikers aren't that bad," Farkle admitted. "They want the same thing we do."
"Well then, genius, why are you guys always fighting," Maya questioned.
"I don't know," Farkle said shrugging. "It's just what everyone expects. It's just the way it's always been."
"It's like your heart is telling you one thing, but your brain is telling you not to listen," Maya said, thinking of Lucas. "Your heart is telling you that the bikers aren't that bad, but your brain is telling you to just go along with everyone else and ignore your heart."
"Sadly, no one really listens to their hearts. It's your brain that does all the logical thinking, anyway," Farkle explained. Then, trying to flirt with Maya, he said, "A beautiful and intelligent girl like you should already know that."
Maya smiled, not very happy Farkle was still in love with her. "You're cute when you're flirting."
He froze. "I don't know what to do now."
Clearly, Farkle wasn't used to girls flirting back.
That night, Riley agreed to let Maya stay at her house. She lent her a night gown and had taken out a few blankets for her. Maya at the moment, was struggling how to figure out how to work her record player.
"Oh, I know," Riley said coming over and helping Maya. "This electronic stuff can be really complicated."
"Right," Maya said. Riley really had no idea.
"Come here," Riley said, pulling Maya over to her vanity. Maya protested, but Riley ignored her and sat her down.
"Riley, I should tell you now, I am not into this kind of thing," Maya said scowling.
"Oh Maya," Riley said. "Maya, Maya, Maya. You don't know what you're missing out on." She began brushing Maya's wavy blonde hair, but quickly noticed Maya's expression and stopped.
"Are you okay?" she asked.
"Yeah, yeah I'm fine," Maya assured her, lying.
"Maya, don't keep secrets from me," Riley told her. "We're friends now. You can tell me anything."
"I'm fine," Maya repeated. Then, in an attempt to change the subject, she asked Riley something that made her heart ache a little. She covered it up well and said casually, "So, how are things going with you and Lucas?"
"Good," Riley said grinning. "I guess… How are things with you and Farkle?"
"Um, non-existent?" Maya said. "Trust me, Farkle is not my type. I don't know why he likes me, to be honest."
"Why are boys so confusing? They should just tell us exactly what they're thinking and spare us the heartache," Riley said, frustrated.
"They don't tell us what they're thinking because it just involves more thinking," Maya told her, knowing that was true from her past experiences with boys.
Riley sighed, knowing the blonde haired girl was right. Maya noticed the necklace she was wearing and turned around to face her.
"What's on your necklace?" Maya asked.
"It's a Hawaiian flower; it means 'Friendship Forever'," Riley explained. "Kinda like us now."
"You know, you're not at all what I thought you'd be," Maya told Riley.
"Yeah, well, most people just assume I'm just a pretty face on a motorcycle," Riley told her. She paused for a while, and then said. "Is it weird that I feel like I could tell you anything?"
"No," Maya admitted.
"Maya, I have a secret that I've never told anyone before," Riley said nervously.
"Okay, well, I guess you can always tell me," Maya said shrugging.
"Okay!" Riley dragged Maya up by her arm and led her to the window seat in her bedroom. Maya, who was taken by surprised, plopped down beside her.
Riley struggled to say it, but eventually told Maya, "I wanna surf."
"You? You wanna surf?" Maya asked. Then she smiled.
"I know, it sounds completely ridiculous. I sound completely ridiculous," Riley said shaking her head. "Am I being ridiculous?"
"No, not at all," Maya said.
"But, if Josh ever found out, he'd blow a gasket. Plus no girl has ever surfed like a boy before, well except for you, but- that's what I want to do," Riley explained.
"Riley, you can't go through life listening to people telling you what to do. You said you want to surf; then be like me. Ignore everyone else and just do whatever you want to do," Maya told her. "No one can force you to do something you don't want to do."
"How am I supposed to do that?" Riley asked. "I can't surf, I'm just a girl wearing a bunch of leather, with nothing but a wrench, and a crazy idea that I'll never accomplish!"
"How ya doin', honey?" Maya asked, staring at Riley, surprised at her outburst.
"I'm all worked up!" Riley told her.
"Alright, calm down," Maya said taking her hands. "It won't be easy, but I'm positive a happy little plant like you will be able to do anything."
"So, you think I should do it? I should surf?" Riley asked.
"Definitely," Maya told her.
"Yay!" Riley said, with a huge smile on her face.
"You know what?" Maya said. She just had a brilliant idea. This was a perfect way to get Farkle and Riley to spend time with each other. She just had to persuade Riley by tricking her into thinking she's doing something she wants to do. "I bet Lucas could teach you. I mean, he's not as great of a surfer as me, but I think you'd do better learning from him.
"You really think he would do that?" Riley asked, getting excited.
"Yeah, it's the perfect plan," Maya said. "Don't worry about anything; I'll set everything up."
Riley jumped up and hugged Maya. The blonde was taken by surprise, but she eventually hugged back. It was strange for her to have a friend like Riley. She was weird, but maybe Maya needed a weird friend. If Maya was planning on staying here, she wouldn't mind staying friends with Riley.
The next day, Maya was about to put her plan into action. Riley was already waiting on the beach, in her red swimsuit, so Maya didn't have to worry about her. What she needed to do, was talk to Farkle. She found him by Big Momma's.
"Farkle," Maya said running up to him. "You and I are going for a walk on the beach, in that direction." She pointed to the direction where Riley was waiting. When Farkle didn't move she said, "Now."
"I made this for you," Farkle said. He held up a flower crown made with purple and white flowers.
Maya looked at the gift he held in front of her. No one ever gave Maya anything; no one ever took the time to make her something nice. "You made this for me?"
"There are over a hundred flowers indigenous to this region," Farkle told her, placing the crown on her head. "And every single one would look beautiful on you."
"Thanks, Farkle," Maya said sincerely. "I really appreciate this."
"So, how about that walk?" he asked. Maya suddenly remembered her plan. She grabbed Farkle's hand and began pulling him down the beach with her.
They were only halfway to where Riley was, when Maya noticed the water suddenly go still. All the waves disappeared and the ocean was still with only little ripples of water. Maya had a pretty good idea as to why that happened, but she didn't have time to think about it. She had to prove to Lucas that she could help him get home and get Riley and Farkle back together.
"Farkle," Maya called, she jogged up to him since he had been walking faster. "I have to go talk to Lucas. I'll meet you in a few minutes."
Maya then left him to find Lucas.
Merry Christmas everyone! This is my gift to you, I guess. Sorry Lucas wasn't in this chapter. It was short, but I didn't know wear else to stop. The next chapter will be us soon and they'll be a song. Please review, follow and favorite!
-Peyton
Maya- Brady
Lucas- Mack
Farkle- Tanner
Riley- Leila
Josh- Butchy
Parker- Lugnut
Sarah- Struts
Darby- Chee Chee
Billy- Seacat
Bradley- Rascal
Missy- Giggles
Smackle- Kiki
