It's officially wedding day! This will be the last chapter in this story! I have posted an author's note, so please respond and let me know what you think. Also, I'm really sad to see that the show has been cancelled. As someone who has watched Boy Meets World her whole life, it was so heartwarming to see this next part of the journey. The show covered such important topics and I think the cast has all portrayed their characters amazingly.I will be continuing to write fanfiction for the show to keep the magic alive. I want to thank you all for the amazing support you continue to show me. These stories would be nothing without all of you and I am so grateful for each and every one of you. Enough rambling, let's head to wedding day!
Disclaimer: I do not own Girl Meets World or any of the characters
Chapter 9
"You're getting married, Peaches!" Riley exclaimed, jumping onto the bed and bouncing around excited. Maya opened her blue eyes and smiled at her best friend.
"It's my wedding day!" Maya exclaimed. She and Riley jumped up and started to jump on her bed. They were both so excited. They both realized just how significant this moment was for Maya.
"Uhm girls?" Cory interrupted their jumping party and they both dropped down onto their butts. Cory and Topanga were looking at the two girls amused. They used to catch them jumping on Riley's bed all the time when they were growing up.
"Sorry daddy," Riley bit her lip and smiled.
"Wedding day excitement?" Topanga asked, walking over to sit next to Maya. Cory made his way over and took a seat next to Riley.
"I feel like I have been waiting my whole life for this day," Maya admitted. "I am so excited to be married to Josh."
"You are going to make one beautiful bride," Topanga smiled at the girl who was like another daughter to her.
"And I'm going to become your sister-in-law," Maya teased Cory.
"Let's stick to my daughter's best friend," Cory laughed.
"Sounds good to me," Maya agreed.
"Any nerves?" Cory asked.
"Honestly? No," Maya shook her head. "I think I got all of the nerves out of my system."
"Then should we get this show on the road?" Riley asked.
"Let's do this," Maya nodded. She looped her arm through Riley's and smiled. The two girls jumped up and headed towards the bedroom door. Topanga scooted closer and grabbed Cory's hand.
"Where has the time gone?" Topanga asked. "I feel like we were just sending them out into the world."
"Now Riley has a daughter with a man she loves and Maya is about to start her own forever," Cory sighed.
"They've grown up into some great girls," Topanga smiled at her husband.
"The best," Cory agreed. "Still you and me?"
"Always," Topanga nodded. She leaned into his side and the two just stared off to where the girls disappeared to.
. .
"Hey son," Alan Matthews walked into the living room of his son's apartment and smiled at his youngest.
"Dad, hey," Josh handed his dad a cup of coffee and sat across from at the table.
"How are you feeling?" Alan asked.
"Honestly? Really nervous," Josh admitted as he rubbed his sweaty hands together.
"Really? I thought you were excited," Alan raised an eyebrow and took a sip of his coffee.
"I am," Josh insisted. "I think it's just hitting me that I'm really getting married. I've always wanted a marriage like yours and Cory's and now it's really happening. I'm marrying my best friend."
"So why does that make you nervous?" Alan asked.
"I'm afraid of letting her down. I'm afraid of failing as a husband. I'm afraid that I'm not going to be able to protect her from the world," Josh explained.
"Now you listen here Josh," Alan placed his mug down and clasped his hands together. "The love you have for Maya is pure and forever. You have always been one of the kindest people and always do so much for others. There is no way that you are going to fail her as a husband. You are going to be the best husband in the world and Maya knows that. She wouldn't have agreed to marry you if she didn't believe in you."
"I love you dad," Josh smiled.
"I love you too son," Alan smiled and then laughed. "And remember, she's always right."
"I think I've gotten used to that over the last six years," Josh laughed. Sometimes a moment with your dad was exactly what you needed. Sometimes they were the ones who were able to put everything into perspective for you. Josh was lucky with his dad. In his mind, he had the best dad in the world.
. .
"You look so beautiful baby girl," Katy gushed when her daughter turned around to face her. She placed a hand over her heart and felt her eyes well with tears.
"Oh mom, don't cry," Maya shook her head. "Because if you start to cry, then I will start to cry."
"I'm just so proud of you, baby girl. You have come a long way and it's been so beautiful to watch. You have matured into a young lady that I am so proud to call my daughter," Katy brushed away a tear and Maya had to brush one away. "I am so lucky to have you as my daughter."
"I love you so much mom," Maya whispered as she walked forward and hugged her mom. "Thank you for never leaving me and always doing your best to provide for me."
"I love you so much baby girl," Katy kissed her forehead and held her daughter close.
"Do I look okay?" Maya asked, pulling back for her mom to look at her.
"You are the most beautiful bride I have ever seen," Katy insisted.
Her dress hung beautiful around her body and her silver heels added an extra four inches to her short height. Her blonde hair was braided on the right side and pulled into a loose bun. She had simple, natural looking make up. Her veil was hanging over the back of her bun and reached her shoulders. She had a smile that seemed to be a permanent accessory on her face. She looked happy and full of life. She placed a hand on her stomach and was sure she felt the butterflies fluttering away. She was so excited to be married to Josh. She was so ready to see him.
"Maya?" Riley peeked her head into the room. "There is someone here to see you."
"Who?" Maya asked. Riley pushed the door open and Maya gasped. Standing there in a suit was Kermit. "You came," Maya whispered.
"I felt like I needed to be here," Kermit admitted. "I couldn't miss your wedding day."
"I can't believe you're here," Maya admitted.
"I know I have never given you a reason to believe I would be here. I left you when I should have stayed and raised you. I will never forgive myself for that. I don't expect you to ever forgive me for that," Kermit stuffed his hands in his pockets and looked at the two blondes that he left. "I know that you have more than enough father figures in your life. I know that you have a step-father who loves you unconditionally. I'm here and I am telling you that I will always be here from here on out."
"Really?" Maya asked, tears in her eyes. Katy ran a hand down her daughter's back.
"You are a beautiful bride Maya," Kermit said.
"Thank you for coming. It means more to me than you know," Maya admitted.
"Hey Maya," Lucas stuck his head into the room. "Can I talk to you for a second?"
"Sure," Maya nodded and then headed in his direction. Before she followed her friend outside, she turned to face Kermit once more. "I'm really glad you're here."
"Me too," Kermit smiled. Maya followed Lucas outside and then Kermit turned to face his ex-wife.
"I can't believe you came," Katy said.
"I should have called and told you," Kermit said.
"It's okay. Maya is happy and that's all that matters to me," Katy said.
"You did a great job," Kermit said. "You raised an amazing young lady. She's so lucky to have you. You're a great mom, Katy."
"She's a great kid," Katy nodded. Maya was a blessing to her and she was so glad that she got to be her mom.
. .
"What's going on Huckleberry?" Maya asked.
"I have something for you," Lucas reached into his pocket and pulled out a box.
"You bought me a present?" Maya asked, raising a curious eyebrow.
"I did not," Lucas shook his head. "It's from Josh."
"Josh?" Maya asked, eyes wide in surprise.
"He said that it was very important you got this before the wedding," Lucas explained.
"Oh yeah?" Maya smiled. She opened the box and felt her heart fill with love. It was a beautiful diamond bracelet with charms all around it. There was a paint brush, a camera, the letter J, and a heart. "It's a charm bracelet."
"Have I told you how happy I am for you?" Lucas asked.
"What?" Maya asked, looking up surprised.
"I know that we have had our fair share of craziness in the past but I'm so happy for you. You deserve all the happiness in the world and I'm so glad that you are finally getting it," Lucas smiled at his wife's best friend.
"Lucas," Maya whispered and then walked forward to hug him. "Thank you."
"Anything for you short stack," Lucas smirked.
"You're something else Ranger Rick," Maya laughed.
. .
"Are you ready, kiddo?" Shawn asked, walking over to his step-daughter.
"I'm ready," Maya nodded.
"Then let's get this show on the road," Shawn stuck his arm out and Maya looped her arm through his.
"Hey Shawn," Maya turned to face her step-father and smiled. "Thank you. Thank you for always being there for me and my mom. Thank you for loving us unconditionally. Thank you for choosing us. Thank you for being my dad."
"You have been the best daughter a guy could ask for. It has been a privilege to get to watch you grow up. I am so proud to be your step-father," Shawn squeezed her hand.
"I love you Shawn," Maya whispered.
"I love you too kiddo," Shawn kissed the top of her head. "Are you ready to get married?"
"I'm ready," Maya nodded and then faced the front.
The two doors opened and suddenly Maya was greeted by all of her guests. Her blue eyes were instantly drawn down the aisle towards Josh. She saw Riley and Smackle make their way down the aisle and then felt Shawn start to guide her. She connected eyes with Josh the minute she stepped into the church. It felt like they were the only two there. The aisle seemed to never end and she felt her heart start to race. Everything felt perfect. Everything felt right.
"Who gives this woman to this man?" The minister asked.
"Her mother and I do," Shawn said. He kissed Maya's cheek, placed her hand in Josh's and then walked to sit with Katy.
"We are gathered here today to unite this man and this woman in holy matrimony," The minister spoke. He started speak and all Maya could do was focus on the man in front of her. He was looking at her with pure love and she just wanted to kiss him. "The two have elected to write their own vows. Josh?"
"Maya, we always talked about the long game. We always said someday. Well today is our someday, today is the beginning of our forever. I always tried to convince myself that we would never work out because of our age gap. Who was I kidding though? Three years is nothing compared to the love I feel for you," Josh smiled and Maya brushed a tear off her face. "You are my very best friend and my favorite person in the world. You make the worst of days better. You make my smile grow brighter every day. You encourage me to follow my heart and keep being the best version of myself. Forever is our plan and I intend on making every day with you the best. I love you," Josh finished and Maya smiled.
"Maya?" The minister asked.
"It's always been you. You have always been the one I wanted to be with. I was always so confident but when it came to you, I became this goofy school girl. I had a crush on you that I always knew was more than just a crush. You have always been more to me. When we said someday, I knew that it would happen. I knew that the two of us were going to have forever," Maya took a deep breath and smiled. "You have never stopped believing in my potential and you have always cheered me on to greatness. I promise to always support you, encourage you, believe you, love you, and be your very best friend. I love you today and every day after," Maya squeezed his hand and the two shared a smile.
The two promised to love each other in sickness and in health. They promised to stay together for better or for worse. They would stand with each other for richer or poorer. They shared smiles. Everyone watching could feel the love between the couple. They had not doubt in their minds about this couple. They knew they would last forever. Maya slid the gold band onto Josh's finger and he slid the silver band onto her finger. They said the two words that they had been waiting for what felt like forever to say. They said I Do.
"And by the powers invested in me and the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride," The minister smiled. Josh leaned forward and finally shared the kiss they had been waiting to share. It was their first kiss as husband and wife. The church erupted in cheers and encouragement for the couple. "May I present to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Matthews." Maya and Josh turned to face the guests and eagerly headed down the aisle and towards their future together.
. .
"We're married," Maya whispered as she wrapped her arms around her husband's waist.
"You're my wife," Josh leaned down and kissed her forehead.
"And you're my husband," Maya smiled bright before leaning up to kiss her husband. "That feels so amazing to say. My husband."
"Well you better get used to it. I'm not going anywhere," Josh promised.
"I'm counting on that," Maya smiled.
"I see you got the bracelet," Josh gestured to her wrist.
"It's so beautiful," Maya gushed. "I love it."
"I love you," Josh leaned forward and kissed his wife.
"I love you too," Maya whispered against his lips. "Three years doesn't seem so crazy now does it?"
"I can't believe I always tried to use the three year age gap as an excuse," Josh laughed.
"I knew you would eventually fall for my charm," Maya smirked.
"I am so glad I did," Josh smirked and leaned down to kiss her again.
. .
"Thanks for asking me to be your date," Vanessa smiled as she and Zay slow danced.
"Thanks for being the best girlfriend ever," Zay said.
"It's easy being your girlfriend. You make every day the best day," Vanessa said.
"I love you so much," Zay leaned forward and Vanessa met him halfway for a kiss.
"I love you too," Vanessa whispered. "Maybe this will be the two of us one day."
"I'm hoping for that," Zay admitted.
"Me too," Vanessa blushed.
"Can you believe that we haven't even been married a year and are already having our first baby?" Smackle asked from their spot on the dance floor.
"I love our life," Farkle insisted. "I like to think everything happens for a reason."
"We are going to be okay, right?" Smackle asked.
"We are going to be more than okay," Farkle promised. "We are going to be great."
"You, me and baby Minkus," Smackle smiled.
"I love you both so much," Farkle leaned forward and kissed his wife.
"I love you," Smackle smiled.
"I love seeing everyone so happy," Riley smiled.
"I love seeing you so happy," Lucas pulled his wife closer and swayed to the music.
"How have we been married for five years already?" Riley asked. "The time is flying by."
"I guess when you love the person you are with so much, time flies by," Lucas shrugged.
"Would you change any parts of our life together?" Riley asked.
"Not a single one," Lucas shook his head.
"I love you Lucas Friar," Riley leaned up and kissed Lucas.
"I love you too princess," Lucas kissed her forehead as she rested her head on his shoulder.
. .
"Can I have everyone's attention please?" Riley asked as she grabbed the microphone and stood on the small stage in front of all the guests. The room quieted down and turned their attention to the brunette. "I would like to say a few words about my amazing best friend and my super awesome uncle. I remember the first time that Maya told me she had a crush on my Uncle Josh. I was so grossed out that she could even think my uncle was cute," Riley made a face and everyone laughed. "I mean, he's my uncle. As I watched the two interact more, I knew that it was more than just a crush. I knew that what she was feeling for him was real. He was one of the few people to take the time to break down her walls and really see her for the amazing and kind hearted person that she is," Riley smiled and Maya smiled in return. "I encouraged them to go for it and after years of fighting it, they finally gave in. When they did, I knew we would be here one day. These two were always destined for marriage. Peaches, I love you. You're my best friend in the whole world and even more than that, you're my sister. You deserve everything that is happening to you and you deserve all the happiness in the world," Riley said and Maya brushed away a tear. "Uncle Josh, you're amazing. You have always looked out for me and protected me from everything. You have found someone who is going to give you the world and you deserve it. You deserve your happy ending," Riley lifted her glass in the air and smiled at the newlyweds. "So, here is to Maya and Josh. May you continue to find happiness and a lifetime of love together!"
"To Maya and Josh!" The guests all cheered. Maya leaned over and kissed Josh before sending him a smile. The two got up and walked over to Riley.
"Riles, that was so sweet. I love you so much," Maya wrapped her arms around her best friend and pulled her close.
"I love you too, Peaches. I meant every word," Riley promised.
"We owe so much to you, Riley. You have never given up on us and for that we are grateful," Josh smiled at his niece as he pulled her into a hug.
"I am just glad you two are finally where you belong," Riley smiled as the newly married couple wrapped their arms around each other. "I love you both so much."
"And we love you," Maya smiled.
. .
"Guess what time it is," Lucas smirked as he and Riley carried over shots.
"Wedding shot time!" Zay exclaimed. Lucas handed Maya, Zay and Vanessa a shot. Riley handed Josh and Farkle their shot and then handed Smackle a shot glass and winked.
"It's water," Riley whispered.
"Thank you," Smackle whispered back.
"What's this?" Vanessa asked, looking at the shot curiously and then back up at her friends.
"This is our wedding tradition. Each time someone gets married we take a shot in their honor. Now that you and Josh are a part of our group, you must join us," Riley explained.
"Zay? You got the speech?" Farkle asked.
"To Maya and Josh, the couple that took forever to officially get together. May you have a life filled with craziness, rebellious times, and artsy love. We love the two of you so much and can't wait to see what the future has in store for the both of you," Zay said as he lifted his shot glass in the air. Josh wrapped an arm around Maya and she leaned into his side. "To Maya and Josh!"
"To Maya and Josh!" Everyone exclaimed and then took their shot.
"Only one friend is left," Maya smirked at Zay.
"Oh be quiet," Zay rolled his eyes and wrapped an arm around Vanessa's waist.
"The future is so bright for all of us," Riley smiled as she leaned into Lucas's side.
"We've come a long way," Farkle agreed as he pulled Smackle close to him.
"Best friends forever?" Maya asked her group of friends.
"Best friends forever," Everyone agreed.
. .
"Are you ready for forever?" Josh asked once the night had ended and the two were in the back of their limo.
"I'm ready to see where life takes the two of us," Maya rested her head on his shoulder and laced her fingers through his.
"Our someday is here," Josh whispered.
"Today is our someday," Maya looked up and smiled. She remembered the quote on the locket and felt like it was appropriate. The two shared a kiss and knew that this was only the beginning for them. They knew that the future was bright and they had a lifetime full of happiness and love ahead of them. They were ready to take on the world as Mr. and Mrs. Matthews.