Bonus 4: Post Makeover Stress Disorder
(set after Girl Meets Hurricane)
Lucas noticed. He pretended he didn't but he totally did. Ever since Maya had spruced up her wardrobe people were looking. And by people he meant the boys from other classes and even some 9th graders.
No one from their own classroom though, since they all knew Maya was not to be messed with and, frankly, other than Yogi with Darby, most of the guys were still pretty happy not entering the boy-girl dynamics just yet.
But the others? They were looking and Lucas didn't like it.
And it wasn't like there was something wrong with her old clothes. to begin with Lucas had always appreciated the crazy outfits she wore sometimes. He was particularly fond of those gold sparkly shorts of hers that she had worn on Halloween, if he was to be honest. But why he was thinking about that, he had no idea.
Plus, it wasn't just the clothes. Maya seemed happier, a little lighter, like there was a weight off her shoulders. Mr. Matthews called it "hope." Lucas wasn't sure what it was but she seemed more open now, smiled more and, of course, boys noticed that too.
"Why the sour face, Ranger Rick?" Maya asked him once she caught him glaring at some 9th grade boys in between classes. "Did the cattle go off the range? Or did they steal your sheep?" She added, nodding her head toward the now dispersing group of boys.
"Nothing. It's nothing." Lucas said, snapping out of it. "Hey, do you wanna hit the movies this weekend?"
"Sure." Maya said as the bell rang. "I'll tell Riley, you tell Farkle."
"Great." He said, only half sarcastic. That wasn't really what he had been thinking, but what the heck? They always had a good time, the four of them. And he would probably end up sitting next to Maya anyway - since he always let her eat his popcorn - which was what he wanted.
Why he wanted that? He had no idea.
Hey guys! This one was really short! Sorry about that, I hope you like it anyway!Thanks to Sandy for all her help! Really, she keeps me sane.