"Maya?" There was a knock at her bedroom door, but the sullen girl didn't lift her head from her soft pillows.. "Come on, Maya, let's talk." The voice wasn't her mom, or Josh (sadly), so she stayed silent. "He can get a new hat, it's not a big deal." Typical Riley, trying to make things seem small for her sake; whenever it was something having to do with her, everything was a catastrophe.
It was, even if he wouldn't say so, because it was from his home state; Maya wasn't dumb. "If you don't open the door I'm going to eat this giant cupcake by myself, and you know how I am with a lot of sugar!"
Getting up with a sigh, the blonde opened the door, seeing Riley standing with a giant cupcake cut in half on a plate. "I knew you'd open up," Riley said, stepping into the room.
They sat on Maya's bed, and her friend looked at her with concern. "He's not angry, you know that right?" She swiped off some of the white frosting on her cupcake, bringing it to her mouth.
"Why did you leave your date early?" She didn't look at Riley, ignoring the question. "You were having a good time. Those girls didn't ruin it for you, did they?" If they had she'd make their lives at school hell. They'd already ruined her good day by being there and making her puke.
A shake of brown hair answered her. "I left because my best friend needed me, and I know she'd come after me if I needed her." Just like she always had. "Everyone pukes at one time or another, Maya. Remember the first time I rode a roller coaster with my dad? I'd had that hot dog with everything on it, and cotton candy after that, and even though both of you warned me not to go on I did it anyway and Dad came off looking like a 3-D painting."
She waited for Maya's smile, but it never came. "I know you're almost never embarrassed, if ever, but this can be a learning experience! Like I learned not to eat until after I go on the roller coasters." Maya finally looked up at her, expression unreadable as she said, "You've been spending too much time with your dad. Not everything is a lesson, Riles, and what would this teach me? Besides that I really like Josh and don't like other girls flirting with him? I already knew both of those things!"
She thought about it, biting her lip. "Well, now you know that you like him more than you thought." It was a lame attempt, but it could be true. Riley hated seeing her best friend look so upset, so down; she was always the one who cheered her up when she felt insecure, and now she was on the other side.
Eyes resting on the floor, the spunky girl lets out a little laugh. "Nice try, honey, but not working. I appreciate the attempt though. I'll have to make it up somehow; maybe he'll make me his personal lackey, that'll suck." She knew he wouldn't really do that, but was trying to make the situation a little lighter. "I'll have to carry his books and get his lunch, feed it to him and clean off his mouth like a baby..."
Feed it to him? Like people sometimes did in relationships? Why had she said that? She looked up at Riley to see her reaction, but she was merely chewing on her half of the treat, silent. "I'm fine, I promise, don't worry so much."
The tear stains on her cheeks and her bloodshot eyes begged to differ-as did the crack in her voice-so her best friend just rested her head on her shoulder. "I'm always going to worry about you."
The next day, there was school. Maya really didn't want to go, but Riley expected her to be at the Bay Window every day to pick her up, so she followed routine. She was not looking forward to seeing Lucas after yesterday, but at least she didn't need to see Josh too.
The two went off to school, but when they arrived, Maya didn't sit where she usually did in front of Lucas. She sat in the back, with the nobodies. Riley looked at her questionably, and she shook her head as Lucas entered, who also seemed confused.
"Why are you back there, you always sit in front of me."
"Not today, sorry Ranger Rick."
"Why not?"
"Just drop it, Riley and Farkle will keep you company."
Before he could reply, Zay entered. "Hey, someone saved me a seat in front of my best bud, thanks Maya!" He slides into the seat, nodding at Lucas's seat. "Sit 'own, dude, teach is going to walk in any minute."
Lucas hesitates, looking at Maya, but she just stares straight ahead and doesn't say another word.
Hey everybody, sorry I haven't updated in months! I just haven't had inspiration for this I guess? I don't know, I don't really have an excuse. I hope you all like this chapter, and I hope to continue updating again, so look out for my name in your alerts! :) I brought Zay back because his character really makes me laugh and I wish he was in more episodes! You'll see more of him in my story, so look forward to that! Hope you all have a great day/night and enjoyed the chapter!