AN: So we all know by now about the complication yesterday with the fanfiction archives. That is why I didn't update yesterday because there would be no way to know if actually updated or not except by email notification. So I'm back here today with a new chapter! The new chapter takes place a week after the whole runaway situation. So enjoy Girl Meets Other Brother Chapter 10, The New Now. Oh and BTW, I DO NOT own GMW at ALL!

Elliot's P.O.V

It's been a week since my runaway situation. Mom was not too happy about Dad letting Riley, Maya, Lucas, and Farkle come on the trip. She practically grounded him which I didn't think was necessarily possible. Dad is "grounded" for a week. This week we decided to revamp Riley's room, so we can both sleep on a bed at night. Sleeping on the bay window for a whole week is not the most comfortable in the world. The best thing part is that we're on a no-limit budget. Those are the perks when your bedroom redecorating is funded by the billionaire, Evelyn Rand. Apparently Riley and Ms. Rand go way back. So when she found out about our little project she said she would willingly fund it. How great is that?!

I'm about to go out with Dad to pick out a bedframe when I suddenly hear the chorus to Black Magic by Little Mix. Don't ask me how I know the song. I backtrack to the couch where the sound is coming from. Riley's phone, how am I not surprised. Lucas's name with emoji hearts around it pop up along with a picture of him with hearts around it. I look around to make sure Riley is not around. I've been practicing my Riley expression for situations like this. I think for a moment to figure out how Riley would answer the call. I take a deep breath and accept the call.

"Hi," I half sighed in my Riley voice.

"Hey," Lucas half sighed back. It actually worked!

"Elliot!" I hear Riley holler. I quickly disconnected the call and threw the phone back on the couch.

Riley walks in, drying her hair with a towel, "Have you seen my-," her eyes drift over to her phone on the couch, "Oh, there it is."

I get a text on my own phone form Dad. He's waiting for me down in the lobby. I'm about to leave when I forget something.

"By the way, Riles," I start, "You might wanna call back Lucas."

I see her face before I leave, and I swear smoke was coming out of her ears. She was about to yell at me, but I quickly slam the door as I left. I could hear let out a big, loud groan through the door. My job here is done.

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After about an hour of searching for the right bed and another hour looking for the right package in the Ikea stock room, we finally came home. Dad and I carry the huge box on each side. This is the time where you really wish your apartment complex had an elevator. Once we get to our door, I kick the door with my heel. After a second or two later I'm greeted by Auggie.

"It's about time!" he throws his hands in the air.

We walk into Riley's bedroom which has nothing but huge, rectangular sized boxes. Once we decided we were going to redecorate, we sold Riley's old bed and other furniture. Even the walls were now painted another color, a very light-almost-white lime green. You couldn't even tell if this was Riley's room anymore without looking over at the Bay Window. The Bay Window is the only thing that didn't change. Maya once climbed through the window and got very confused about where she was.

Maya and I haven't really talked since last Tuesday. It was more indirect conversations. Every once in a while we would steal small glances from each other. Best part is, no one has noticed.

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AN: So this was a rather a small chapter just to introduce the first couple of changes in the Mathews' lives. Friday's chapter will be the normal length (850-1500+ words). My new Every Witch Way fanfic will be starting on maybe Sunday, somewhere around next week. Even if you don't normally read or watch it, please give it a chance. If you are interested in reading it but want some back round knowledge on the show, just PM me. There is a new updating schedule on my profile page, so please check that out. Until next time

~JoshayaShipper2001