Hi!

So here's the start of the Sludge arc

It's a short chapter and maybe you find it a little bit boring but it's just to set things up, like an introduction.

Anyway I hope you like it :)

Science, the subject Maya Hart hated the most. Science was fixed, complex, it only allowed one way to do things, nothing like art. She loved arts, creativity, feelings, senses, anyone could do whatever they wanted to and it would still be art in a way or another.

But it was Thursday and it meant that the last lesson of the day and the first lesson of the following one was science and there was nothing Maya could do about it.

She entered the class and sat down next to Riley as usual, she wouldn't finish the class next to her, though.

-Listen, kids, I'm going to assign you a partner to do a project, it's due to tomorrow so use wisely the time you have till then, work together and I'm sure you'll do great projects.

Farkle, who was seated next to Lucas on the table besides the girls', raised his hand; so did Riley.

-Yes Farkle, you have to work in pairs-said the teacher which made the genius lower his hand in defeat. He turned to Riley-No, Riley you can't decide who you work with, I'll assign you a partner-Riley imitated Farkle's gesture and lowered her hand. The teacher turned to the rest of the class and added-And before you ask, yes, Maya you have to do the project, it's important for your grade. No, Lucas you won't have to kill or dissect any animal. And yes Zay, it's completely okay for you to go inside your partner's house to work with him or her. Any more questions?-the class shook their head no.

The teacher sat on the table and sighed.

-Well, then I'm going to assign you a partner, please sit together as I call you.-he picked the list and started-Sarah, you go with Darby. Yogui you go with Dave. Maya you go with Lucas.

-What?-Maya said.

-What?-Riley repeated-Sir, but Maya and I are a team, we're always together

-Come on Riley, it was obvious that Maya and Lucas had to be together for the science project, you know why? You know why? I'm gonna tell you why…because they have so much chemistry…Pun intended-Zay said with a big grin.

The girls rolled their eyes. Maya stood up and changed her seat with Farkle so she would be next to Lucas and Farkle next to Riley.

-Hi-Lucas said

-Hey-she said back shyly.

-May I continue? Thanks-the teacher said-I see that you're already seated together, good, you won't have to move-he said looking at Riley and Farkle-Riley you go with Farkle.

-Wait what?-Zay said without even noticing.

Lucas, who was sat in front of him turned around and whispered to him.

-Come one Zay, it was obvious; they have chemistry, don't they?

Zay opened his mouth and looked mad at Lucas, he didn't like to be teased. He wished he would have been partnered up with Riley, though; he liked spending time with her so much.

The teacher continued to partner the kids up. Zay was partnered with Brandon. When he finished he told the kids what they had to do and left them work.

-So…do you want to come over to my house after school to work on the project?-Lucas asked Maya

-Uhh…yeah…I guess…your mom won't mind? If it's so much trouble we can go to Topanga's.

-You know my Mama loves you since the muffins project Maya. She'll love having you there.

-Okay…I'll go then

-We can go together from here, do you need to go to your house to get something or tell your mom?

-No, I don't think so, I'll call her.

-Perfect, then we'll go after school.-he said smiling. He really liked the idea of spending the afternoon with Maya even if it was to do a science project.

Maya smiled too, she didn't want to recognize it but she also liked having Lucas as her partner, maybe science wasn't so bad after all.

When the class ended Riley waited for Maya outside to go home together as usual, she also thought that the whole group would go to Topanga's to work on the project. The blonde saw her friend waiting for her and approached her.

-Riley, hi, uh…I'm going to Lucas' to work on the project so I won't go with you today.

-Oh…

-I guess you're doing the same with Farkle, aren't you?

-Oh…yeah, yeah of course. Farkle's coming home to work on the project.

-Okay…so I'll pick you up tomorrow as always?

-Yes…you do that.

-Are you okay, pumpkin?

-Yes, I'm perfect.

-You sure?

-Yes Maya, I'm perfectly fine. I'll see you tomorrow.

-Okay…bye

-Bye-Riley faked a smile as she waved goodbye at her friend.

Maya met Lucas outside school and without saying anything they started their way to Lucas' house.

Farkle and Zay met Riley too.

-Lady!

-Farkle, you're coming home, we're working on the project there.

-What? I thought we were all going to Topanga's

-Yeah, Riley, we were ALL going to Topanga's, why aren't we going to Topanga's, why are you and Farkle going to your house?-Zay asked.

-Lucas and Maya are going to work at Lucas' so I thought we should do the same.

-Okay…if you want to-Farkle said knowing the real reason Riley wanted him in her house was because she was pissed at Maya going to Lucas'.

-But, what about me? Do I have to go to Brandon's?

-See you tomorrow Zay.-Riley laughed, he always managed to make her laugh.

Maya's and Lucas' way to the cowboy's house was silent. Both of them were nervous about the fact of spending the afternoon together. Once they arrived Lucas opened the door for her to go in.

-Mama? Are you home?-he asked

-Yes honey, I'm here-she said getting out of the kitchen to meet her son.-Oh, Maya, hi. It's so nice to see you-she said as soon as she saw the blonde girl next to Lucas.

-Mama, Maya and I are partners in a science project so we will be doing it here if that's okay.

-I don't want to cause any trouble ma'am-Maya added-we can go elsewhere.

-Of course not, you can stay here. Do you want something to eat?

-No thanks, we had lunch at school an hour ago.

-Okay, then I'll ask you again later. You can work on Lucas' bedroom if you want to.

-Thanks. I'm going to call my mom to tell her that I'm here.

-I'll wait here for you and then we'll go to my room-Lucas said.

Maya nodded and got out to talk to her mom while Lucas stayed in the living room with his mother.

-So…Maya and you, huh?

-We're just partners

-But you like her.

-Yes, I do.

-Wait…have you, a teenage boy, admitted to me, your mom, that you like a girl?

-Yes, it's not a secret, she knows I like her, but she doesn't want to be with me.

-She doesn't like you back? I don't believe that.

-Actually, I think she does like me, a little at least but she doesn't want to be with me because of Riley and I think that she's afraid to get her heart broken.

-Well, I assume you are giving her the space she needs and treating her like the gentleman I've raised.

-Yes, Mama, I'm giving her all the space and time she needs.

-That's my boy-she said smiling just as Maya entered the room again.

-My mom says it's okay for me to spend the afternoon here.

-Perfect, she has my number in case she wants to talk with me-Lucas' mom said.

-Shall we go to my room then?-Lucas asked Maya. She just nodded and followed him upstairs.

So that's it, it's short I know, I promise the next one will be better

Now I need your help...I completely suck at giving names to character and I need a name to Lucas' mom so...any suggestions? :D

As always thanks for reading and reviewing, it really means a lot

I can't believe that this story has over 60 followers and more than 30 favs and reviews, thank y'all so so much :)

Next chapter will be up on Monday probably

Have a nice weekend!