A little bit of action in this chapter

As soon as Maya had said that, her expression changed.

It went from playful to painful; Riley was still hurting.

Maya got onto Riley's bed and whispered, "Come here, you," while opening her arms expectingly.

Riley jumped her her arms as the two laid beside each other.

Maya immediately pressed a soft and protective kiss to her forehead, allowing it to linger a little for maximum comfort.

Riley choked on sobs as Maya touched their foreheads together.

Maya wrapped then her arms around her waist and pulled her slightly closer.

Riley snuggled against her as she shivered from the tears running down her face.

Maya felt bad. Her little plant didn't deserve this at all. She pecked her on the nose nose and promised, "I've got you, don't worry."

Riley shut her eyes tightly as she tried to hold back tears, but with no prevail.

Maya calmly stroked Riley's cheek. "I love you, Riles. I'm here."

Riley looked into her friend's bright and caring blue eyes. "I can't do this alone..."

Maya kissed her on the forehead. "You won't be alone, I'm here," she whispered into her ear again.

Riley couldn't help but whimper softly.

Maya felt her heart wrench. Her little plant; her best friend, was hurting.

It took a while but Riley finally replied to the earlier comment, "I love you too..."

Maya nuzzled her in response.

Riley tucked her head under Maya's chin as she whispered, "Thank you..."

Maya nodded slowly and rested her cheek on top of Riley head. They layed there for a while, both not wanting to move from the safe place they have created.

Riley had stopped crying, but she stayed snuggled into her best friend.

"Hey, Riles, I promise you, that I'll help you through this. I won't Leave your side."

Riley didn't respond, but she understood loud and clear. Maya was her safe place, and everything would be okay. Scott was no match for their friendship, they were an unstoppable team.

The next day at school, the two friends stayed at each other's side as much as they could, protecting each other. Unfortunately for them, they ran into Scott, but this time, they were together.

"Oh, if it isn't those 'best friends' people won't shut up about," Scott said with a smirk.

Maya growled under her breath. "We are best friends, so just leave us alone already!"

Scott shook him head. "And stop making fun of the weakest people I know? Why would I do that?"

"W-we aren't weak," Riley defended with a noticeable tremor in her voice.

Scott bent down slightly to get to her level. "Are you sure?" After the threat, he decked her right in the jaw.

Riley fell to the ground with a painful yelp.

"Riley!" Maya yelled, both angry and concerned. She helped her up and made sure she was okay. Nothing was bleeding, so she kissed the bruise that was forming and turned back to Scott. "You shouldn't have done that," she growled in a low voice. Before anyone could react, she kicked him in the crotch as hard as she could.

Scott yelled and fell to his knees in pain.

Luckily, right before Scott could strike back, Mr. Matthew's came out to see what was going on. He noticed Scott on the ground and Maya hugging Riley close to her. "What's going in here?" he asked the three of them.

"Scott decked Riley in the jaw! He's also been Cyberbulling her," Maya explained while still holding Riley close.

"This little brat kicked me in the Crotch, I did nothing to deserve this!" Scott yelled out.

Riley yelled back at him, "You did many things to deserve that!"

"Everybody stop," Cory ordered while holding up his hand. He held the bridge of his nose and continued, "Let me get this straight: Maya kicked Scott Because he was cyberbulling Riley? Wait, Riley you didn't was you are being cyberbullied!"

Riley bashfully lowered her head. "I thought it would just go away..."

Cory sighed. "We'll talk later. Scott, your coming with me," he ordered firmly.

Scott growled and obliged, but not before turning to Maya and saying, "you're gonna pay for this!"

Maya just stuck her tongue out at him ad laughed. "Have fun Scott," she mocked with a smirk.

"Maya, you too," Cory then instructed.

Maya looked up at him in surprise. "Me? But I was protecting her."

Cory sighed again. "Well yes, but you still hurt a student."

Maya was about to protest, but she felt Riley kiss her cheek so she didn't.

"Thanks for protecting me,"Riley whispered in her ear.

Maya smiled, then followed Cory.