a/n: Hey everyone! Happy Chapter Update day! I know it's a day early. I've been in a really good mood lately, and decided to update earlier then usual. So, I just wanted to give a quick thank you to everyone who is sticking with the story. I have the majority of it written out, and I hope everyone likes where it is going. Also, thank you to letting this story get to double digit chapters and nearly fifty reviews. It's unreal, so thank you!

As you may know Girl Meets World doesn't belong to me. Neither does Aladdin (the disney movie/broadway play gets mentioned in here )

Before we get started, gotta give a shoutout to my amazing reviewers:

corymayashawn, Pebblemist of LightClan, Guest, Cassie-The-Librarian, and UrFriendTheNinja.

To UrFriendTheNinja: no need to apologize, you don't have to review every chapter. Glad to know you still like the story, and thank you so much for the compliments. I appreciate it.

Enough with this terribly long authors note, and to the story.

Just as Lucas enters the room to pick up Riley, Shawn and Katy enter as well. Maya walked into the living room, leaving Riley in there to get some last minute things together. Before Maya could even look her mother in the eye, she grabbed Lucas by the arm and pulled him aside.

"What are your plans for the night?" She asked.

"Shouldn't Mr. Matthews be the one questioning my intentions with Riley?" He asked confused.

"Just answer" She demanded, getting impatient. She had this whole plan of telling Lucas beforehand on what to do on his date with Riley. It was an idea she wanted to do for a while, but figured it would work best with the new couple.

"I made reservations and a restaurant down town" He replied.

"Cancel it. Go on the subway, and stay there until the fifth stop. I'll text you the plans" She said. "Riley is to stressed to eat, but I guarantee what I'm telling you to do will be good for you both"

Lucas nodded, taking it all in. Knowing Maya does whatever makes Riley happy, he trusted her.

"Okay, but what do I tell her?" He asked.

"Say it's a surprise" She replied quickly, knowing she was running out of time. She felt her mom, Shawn, Auggie, Cory and Topanga stare at them.

"Treat her right, cowboy" She said.

He nodded. "Yes ma'am"

Riley walks in the room, everyone looks at her. She looked so grown up.

"Wow" Lucas said, unable to express himself. "You...look...wow"

Cory gave him a glare. "Stop starring at my daughter, Mr. Frair"

"Sorry Sir" He adjusted his gaze. " I promise to treat your daughter with respect"

Riley kissed everyone on the cheek goodbye, and gave Maya a hug. Then Lucas and Riley left.

Cory and Topanga looked between Maya, Shawn and Katy.

"Well, we are going to take Auggie to the bakery" Topanga said, holding Auggie's hand as they all go to the bakery. Leaving them alone to sort their issues.

Maya looked at her mom, who looked like she trying not to cry.

Maya couldn't bare to look at her mother, and tried to keep her focus on Shawn. She couldn't really tell what is going on in his mind. He looked, maybe concern? It was a guess. Maya decided Shawn was like a bodyguard. Always prepared for something but tried to remain emotionless.

He watched Katy and Maya carefully, waiting for someone to make a move.

He looked at Katy as to say "go on" But Katy stayed speechless.

"Mom" Maya finally approached.

"I'm sorry for, well, I guess, for not being understanding" She finally was able to say. " I know I'm going to go to therapy. But Riley is going with me. We made a deal"

Despite why she was having this conversation, she felt a little bit proud. Maya never really let herself have these moments where she felt like she was worth something, worrying she'd mess it up. But, she felt something. Of course she preferred to do this with Riley by her side, but she felt a sense of pride she was doing this by herself.

Before Maya could process her emotions, Katy hugged her. "Oh, my baby girl. You have nothing to apologize for. I'm the one who needs to apologize. I am so sorry"

They let go from their embrace, and Katy cupped Maya's face in her hands. Katy looked Maya's in her eyes. "You are nothing like your father. I love you"

"Love you too"

These past couple days she had seen her mother more now, then in the past couple months. Having all these emotional moments, was surprising to her, but she loves her mom. All she ever felt looking at her mother was shame. Shame and guilt. Shame she couldn't get her parents to stop fighting. Guilt she was never there for her mom. Guilt she cut. It was nice to feel different looking at her mother.

"Maya" She turned to Shawn, she practically forgot he was in the room. "How about you and your mom go out and spend some time together" Shawn knew that if he didn't say anything, it was going to happen. He knew if he didn't push for it, the girls would go on as if nothing happened.

A beep on Katy's watch caught everyones attention.

"I have to go to work" Katy said, unable to look her daughter in her eyes.

"Okay" Maya said, emotionless once again.

"Oh no" Shawn said. "All this progress isn't going to end because of work"

He didn't want to see Maya or Katy hurt. He grew to like both of them, within their short amount of time spent together.

"Maya, we are going to the diner" Shawn declared.

Riley sat on the subway, nervous and nearly shaking. Her she was, on the date with her dream boy. It was finally happening. She could barely keep her mind off Maya.

No matter how many times Lucas told her she looked beautiful, she couldn't help but worry about her best friend.

Lucas, on the other hand, tried everything in his power to assure Riley everything is going to be fine.

Both of them received a text message from Maya.

To Riley: I'm fine. Enjoy ur date. U deserve it. I can feel u stress out from the diner. Stop it. Luv u xoxo

To Lucas: Tip 1, hold her hand. It comforts her. Tip 2. Go see Aladdin on Broadway. She will love it, it will be a good distraction. Have fun, but not too much fun. Good luck cowboy

As soon as he put his phone away, he went to go hold her hand. She smiled, and happily sighed as she leaned her head on Lucas's shoulder. She felt a sense of comfort from the gesture. Plus knowing that Maya was at the diner, meant she was fixing her relationship with her mom. It helped Riley enjoy herself some more. Also, the fact that her crush was holding her hand, was a huge factor.

"So Aladdin is out on Broadway" Lucas started. Riley jumped up. "You wanna see it?"

"Yes!" Riley exclaimed. " I adored the movie, and I love princess Jasmine. Not to say I don't like the other Disney princesses. I love all of them honestly" She said, realizing she was rambling again. "I'm so excited"

Lucas smiled at Riley's excitement. "I'm glad you are" He said with a smile. He was genuinely worried about both Maya and Riley. But he knew Riley needed a distraction and Maya needed time to sort things out. He was doing two jobs in one. It also helps that she gets the girl of his dreams.

He had to remember to thank Maya later.

The subway came to the stop, and Riley jumped up.

"Come on! Let's go!" She exclaimed, as she grabbed his hand, and led them off the subway.

a/n: So, there is it. The first double digit chapter. I hope you liked it, please feel free to review, and tell me what you think. So, the whole Lucas taking Riley to see Aladdin was inspired by this little promo on Disney Channel. It was Rowan and Ben going to see the broadway play Aladdin, and they talked to some of the stars from the play. Also, for the Lucas/Riley fans, sorry to give you so little this chapter, I promise there is more cute moments to come.

I know I referenced the song Fix A Heart by Demi Lovato a lot, but it honestly has been very inspiring for this story. So much so, it was the original title for this story. The lyric for this chapter would be

" It's probably what's best for you, I only want the best for you"

It just ties in everybody wanting Maya to be happy. Anyway, sorry for these terribly long author notes.

Thanks for reading. Have a lovely day

-Summer