Disclaimer: I do not own Girl Meets World or any of the characters
Chapter 10
"Happy anniversary!" Riley exclaimed and jumped on her best friend's bed, stirring the blonde awake.
"What's happening?" Maya grumbled, running her fingers through her messy blonde locks. "Why are you jumping on my bed, at nine in the morning?"
"Because today is our anniversary," Riley smiled and sat with her legs crossed. She watched Maya sit up and let out a long, tired yawn.
"I know it's still early and I'm half asleep but don't you celebrate anniversaries with Lucas? You know, your boyfriend?" Maya raised an eyebrow at the sixteen year old sitting across from her.
"Those are different kinds of anniversaries," Riley rolled her eyes. "This is our friendaversary!"
"Our what?" Maya asked, an amused smile filling her face.
"Don't you know what today is?" Riley asked.
"No," Maya shook her head.
"Peaches!" Riley tossed a pillow at her. "Today is the ten year anniversary of you crawling through my bay window."
"Oh," Maya widened her eyes and then nodded. Riley was right. How could she forget? Ten years ago today, she crawled through a bay window. She crawled towards a humming brunette who would end up changing her life forever.
"Happy friendaversary," Riley smiled at her best friend.
"Happy friendaversary," Maya smiled in return. "So, what's on the agenda for today?"
"Pedicures," Riley said. "But first, I have a present for you."
"You do?" Maya raised an eyebrow at her. "You didn't have to get me anything. I didn't get you anything."
"It's me, Peaches. Of course I got you something," Riley said. She walked over to the small desk in the corner of Maya's bedroom and picked up something that was wrapped. It was on the larger side and a square. The blonde was curious and smiled when her best friend handed it to her.
"What is it?" Maya asked. The brunette only smiled and watched as her best friend ripped it open. She looked down and felt like her heart might explode. It was a collage of pictures of the two of them over the past ten years. From the age of six to now. Serious pictures, silly pictures, candid shots. It was perfect and Maya smiled up at her best friend.
"Do you like it?" Riley asked, a smile on her face.
"I love it," Maya nodded. She scooted closer and wrapped her arms around her best friend, pulling her into a tight hug. "It's perfect."
"I'm glad you like it," Riley said. She watched as Maya got tape from her desk and then hung it up on her wall.
"It looks perfect," Maya said and smiled at her best friend.
"Ready for pedicures?" Riley asked.
"Ready," Maya nodded. She knew today would be a perfect day with her best friend.
. .GIRLMEETSWORLD.
"What's that?" Riley asked, sitting at the bay window and crossing her legs underneath her. Maya placed the box between the two of them and smiled.
"Open it," Maya nodded at the box.
"You didn't have to get me anything," Riley insisted. She lifted the lid of the box and chuckled softly. There was a chocolate cake and the words BEST FRIENDS FOREVER in purple frosting. "When in the world did you have time to make this?"
"I have my ways," Maya smirked. Riley raised an eyebrow in question and the blonde chuckled. "I texted your mom while we were at the nail salon and asked her to make it for us. She left it on the counter for the two of us before we got home."
"Makes sense," Riley nodded. She swiped some of the frosting onto her finger and took a taste. She sighed in content and looked at the blonde. "So good."
"Well what better way to end our friendaversary than with chocolate cake?" Maya asked.
"It's the perfect way," Riley agreed. She took one of the plates Maya offered her and got a piece, while her best friend did the same. They took a bite and both sighed happily.
"Your mom is so great at baking cakes," Maya said.
"She really is," Riley agreed before taking another bite.
"Hey Riles?" Maya asked, after a few minutes of silence.
"Yeah?" Riley asked, looking up at her best friend.
"Thank you," Maya said.
"For what?" Riley scrunched her eyebrows together.
"For these last ten years. For leaving your bay window open that day. For keeping your promise that you would always be my best friend," Maya said. "I've never had someone promise me something and actually stick to it. Your friendship has meant everything to me and it's what gets me through each day."
"I meant what I said," Riley promised. "I will always be there for you and I will always be your safe place. Whenever you need someone to run to, I will always be there for you. You never have to doubt that."
"I will too," Maya promised. "I am always a shoulder for you and your rock."
"Thunder?" Riley asked, holding out her hand.
"Lightning," Maya grabbed onto her hand and gave it a squeeze.
"Best friends?" Riley asked, smiling at her best friend.
"Sisters," Maya insisted.
"Sisters," Riley nodded in agreement.
"Happy friendaversary," Maya said.
"Happy friendaversary," Riley said. The two shared a hug and smiled at each other. Ten years ago a friendship was formed and it was one that would never end. It was one that was going to last for the rest of their lives.