[November 28th, 2018]

Maya's POV

I went over to Josh's Apartment before school to talk to him. I knocked on the door, and after a bit, Josh answered.

"Hey," he said.

"Hey," I said. "Can we talk?"

"Sure, come in," he said. I made my way in and sat on the couch.

"I'm sorry," I said. "What we fought over yesterday was stupid."

"Yeah, it was," he said. "I talked to Farkle when he got home. I asked him why he left."

"What did he say?"

"He said he left because he wasn't supported, but you know something?"

"What?"

"He said he could see how it could be seen as selfish," he said. "But I can understand why he had to leave. It wasn't about her age or even that she has a kid, his dad doesn't like her because she doesn't fit in with what he wanted. No one should have to live with someone who wants complete control of their life."

"I shouldn't have attacked you last night," I said. "It's understandable why you were scared. That was really selfish of me."

"Farkle said there was something wrong with you last night," he said. "What happened?"

"I shouldn't have walked home, I should have let you drive me home," I said. "It started raining, and Charlie offered to give me ride home. I accepted because I didn't want to get completely soaked."

"Okay," he said.

"I stupidly told him that we got into an argument. He missed the turn and stopped when he turned around," I said. "And kept trying to get me to kiss him and had locked the door. I told him to unlock the door, and he forcibly kissed me. I slapped him, unlocked my door, and ran home."

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"Kind of," I said. "I was really shaken last night."

"I shouldn't have let you leave alone," he said. He started pacing. "I should have went after you, at least walked with you."

"Josh," I said.

"I'm supposed to protect you, Maya!" He said. "I shouldn't have let a little thing get in the way of me doing that!" He was freaking out.

"Calm down," I said, rubbing his back. "It's okay."

"What if he did something else? I could never forgive myself if I let something happen to you!"

"Stop it, Josh," I said. "Don't blame yourself."

"I love you," he said, wrapping me in a bear hug.

"I love you too," I said.

"Where can I find this Charlie guy?"

"Josh," I said.

"I just want to tell him to stay away from you," he said. "And get someone to beat him up for me." I laughed a bit. "You know since he's still a minor."

"I will tell him that myself," I said. I heard my phone ding. Riley texted me. "Gotta go, Riley wants me at her apartment asap."

"I'll drive you," he said.

"I've got the car," I said.

"Doesn't KC need the car?"

"Oh yeah," I said. "How 'bout you follow me to the apartment, then you drive me to Riley's?"

"Sounds like a plan," he said.

Riley's POV

When Maya and I got to school we went to my dad's class.

"Good Morning everybody!" Dad said. "Today, I want you all to get into partners, and discuss how a certain part of history affects us today. I will pick partners and topics out of hats." As he finished calling names he said, "I guess that leaves Mr. Gardner and Ms. Hunter. You two will be discussing The Great Depression."

Maya raised her hand. "New partner!"

"Maya," he said.

"Permission to approach?"

"Maya, this isn't a courtroom," he said. "But okay." They whispered for a bit and then dad said, "Yogi and Maya, switch partners." Maya worked with Darby, and Charlie worked with Yogi. Dad was on his computer for the rest of class. "Mr. Gardner, I'd like to see you after class," he said near the end of class.

Cory's POV

"You wanted to see me, sir?" Charlie asked.

"Yes," I said. "I just wanted to inform you that I have requested for you to be transferred out of my class."

"What? Why?!" he asked. He seemed to be getting angry.

"Because as you may recall, Mr. Gardner, I do not want someone that makes even one of my students uncomfortable in my classroom."

"Whatever she told you is a lie," he said.

"Please leave my class, Mr. Gardner," I said. He left, angry.

Farkle's POV

KC drove us to work. We set up the stuff up and started performing. The place ended up getting pretty packed, so Riley and Katy were constantly on their feet.

Josh's POV

I went into Topanga's, so I could see my roommate perform. The place was packed more than usual. Gotta say, he's pretty good at this music thing. Maya came in, I'm guessing to get another order to take out. She whispered something to KC on her way out.

"This next song is a request from my sister," KC said. "It's a really funny song, so don't hesitate to laugh."

I'm pretty sure we almost broke up last night

I threw my phone across the room at you

I was expecting some dramatic turn-away

But you stayed

This morning I said we should talk about it

'Cause I read you should never leave a fight unresolved

That's when you came in wearing a football helmet and said "okay, let's talk."

And I said,

Stay, stay, stay

I've been lovin' you for quite some time, time, time

You think that it's funny when I'm mad, mad, mad

But I think that it's best if we both stay

Before you, I'd only dated self-indulgent takers

That took all of their problems out on me

But you carry my groceries, and now I'm always laughin'

And I love you because you have given me no choice but to

Stay, stay, stay

I've been lovin' you for quite some time, time, time

You think that it's funny when I'm mad, mad, mad

But I think that it's best if we both stay, stay, stay, stay

You took the time to memorize me

My fears, my hopes, and dreams

I just like hangin' out with you, all the time

All those times that you didn't leave

It's been occurring to me I'd like to hang out with you, for my whole life

Stay, and I'll be loving you for quite some time

No one else is going to love me, when I get mad, mad, mad

So I think that it's best if we both stay, stay, stay, stay, stay, stay

Stay, stay, stay

I've been lovin' you for quite some time, time, time

You think that it's funny when I'm mad, mad, mad

But I think that it's best if we both stay, stay, stay, stay, stay, stay

Stay, stay, stay

I've been lovin' you for quite some time, time, time

You think that it's funny when I'm mad, mad, mad

But I think that it's best if we both stay

I couldn't help but laugh. She always knows how to do that.

Riley's POV

After I got off work I went straight home. My feet were killing me. I laid down on the couch. Maya came in shortly after.

"Hey, Josh, KC, Farkle, and I are going out to eat. Wanna come?"

"Do I have to walk?"

"Oh yeah, it was packed today," she said. "Want me to bring something back?"

"Yes please," I said. She left. I ended up falling asleep. I had a dream that I was talking to Lucas. We were on a farm.

Lucas: Riley, isn't she a beauty? He was holding a newborn colt.

Me: Yeah, she is. I looked at him. His beautiful green eyes were filled with love.

Lucas: I'm trying my best to be a better man. It's hard, Riley. It's so hard.

I looked over and saw a full beer bottle. I looked around and saw so many beer bottles.

Lucas: I need you, Riley. It's so hard. He grasped one of the bottles. It's so hard. He squeezed it so hard that it shattered. I put my hands on his cheeks. I looked around, and I saw the colt again. I helped Lucas up and hugged him, putting my head on his chest.

Me: It's going to be alright. I'm never leaving you.

Lucas: You stopped loving me.

Me: No, I didn't.

I shot up out of my sleep. "I'm still in love with Lucas!"

"I know you are," Maya said. I looked over. "Here's you beef and broccoli." She handed me the carton.

"Thanks," I said. "How long was I asleep?"

"I don't know," she said. "If you fell asleep like right after I left, like two hours."

"Two hours?" I asked.

"Yeah," she said. "Where's your parents?"

"They went somewhere with Auggie," I said.

"Can I sleep over?" She asked. "I don't feel like going home now."

"Sure," I said. I laughed. We ended up falling asleep on the couch.

Topanga's POV

We got home after we took Auggie to Ava's dance recital. Maya and Riley were asleep on the couch. We decided not to wake them and went to bed.

Author's Note: I took part of a review into consideration. Yes, it was somewhat selfish for Farkle to leave, in the sense that he was doing it for himself. But it's not bad to do something for yourself sometimes. Some parents do have a problem with their teenager dating an 18 or older person, or someone with a child, but this doesn't have anything to do with Stuart's reason for not liking KC. Now, all parents have an idea of who they want their child to be. Stuart, however, had the wrong response to Farkle choosing something other than what he wanted. KC isn't very much into science and has a child. Stuart has obviously always wanted him to be a scientist, but Farkle ended up choosing music instead. She helps influence that. She has a kid which could reflect bad on Stuart. He has the focus on himself, not on Farkle. He's not trying protect him from someone or something bad for him, he's trying to get him back to where he wants him. He will soon realize he shouldn't do or want that.