Part 11
Maya woke up to someone saying her name.
"Maya." the person said in a loud whisper. Maya froze for a second, realizing she had been caught sleeping in Riley's bed. She decided she better play it cool. She turned to the person, keeping the blankets covering the fact she was only wearing , above all, Riley's underwear...
"Farkle?" Maya said as she realized who had said her name. She was actually kind of relieved it was Farkle, because she didn't really care if he thought she was crazy or weird.
"Hey Maya." Farkle said giggling about Maya's awkward behavior.
"What are you doing in here, Farkle?" Maya asked sounding somewhat annoyed.
"I was looking for you." Farkle explained. "I went to your house first but you weren't there so I figured you were probably here."
"Well what do you want?" Maya asked still sounding annoyed.
"Mr. and Mrs. Mathews are returning to work today. They aren't going to visit the hospital until after. I figure you wouldn't go to school when Riley isn't there, right?" Farkle said.
"Right. I'm going to see Riley. What's your point?" Maya asked.
"You will have plenty of time to tell her how you feel." Farkle explained.
"Farkle, after everything that happened with Charlie, I don't think Riley wants to hear that another creepy weirdo is obsessing over her." Maya explained without realizing how much information she was giving away.
"Wait, you're obsessed with Riley?" Farkle asked grinning widely. Maya hit him with a pillow and accidentally exposed Riley's light pink bra with bunnies on it.
"Woah..Maya, first of all, I never pinned you as a pink bra with bunnies kind of girl." Farkle laughed. Maya covered up. "Second of all, it was already weird that you were sleeping in Riley's bed. But now in only your underwear...wait a minute..." Farkle smiled real big.
"Be quiet, Farkle!" Maya begged, her face turning dark red.
"Wow, Maya, you really are obsessed." Farkle said. He knew the underwear belonged to Riley.
"Just..get to school or something Farkle!" Maya yell whispered.
"Okay, okay." Farkle said walking toward the window. "I'll see you later- and you better have told Riley how you feel... maybe not the obsessed part though..." Farkle laughed and climbed out the window.
(Riley's room in the hospital)
Riley looked at her phone. No new messages.
"Hey." Riley sent to Maya.
"Hey Riles, I'm gonna come see you soon. :)" Maya responded.
"Thank goodness, it's really dreary here. :(" Riley texted.
"I'll bring some yellow flowers to brighten up the room. :)" Maya replied.
"You seem like you're in a really good mood. ;D" Riley pointed out, smiling to herself.
"I am. I've got something to tell you later. :)" Maya explained.
(At John Q. Adams)
Corey didn't really feel like teaching today. How could he with everything going on? Plus, what a boring class it would be without Riley or Lucas. Plus obviously if Riley wasn't there, Maya wouldn't be there. Corey was surprised, though, when class began and Farkle wasn't there either.
(At the hospital)
Maya had taken the subway and passed by a flower shop where she picked up some yellow flowers for Riley.
She entered Riley's room with the flowers.
"Hey, honey. How are you feeling?" Maya asked. She could tell immediately that Riley was feeling better. She had more color in her face and seemed more awake.
"A lot better." Riley answered smiling as Maya set the flowers by the window. "What was it you wanted to tell me?"
"Well, remember when we were sitting in the window, and I was about to tell you something? Right before Lucas came in?" Maya asked and sat next to Riley. Riley put her hand on Maya's.
"Yes, I remember." Riley smiled.
"You asked me why I laughed when Lucas told me that he didn't have feelings for me. I laughed because I never actually liked him." Maya explained.
"What? Then why were you so nervous about Lucas riding in the rodeo?"Riley asked in disbelief.
"I was afraid that he would get hurt, because I know how much you care about him and I knew that if he got hurt, you would be hurt." Maya continued.
"Maya, why didn't you just tell me then?" Riley asked.
"Because, I didn't want you to realize how much I actually-" Maya was cut off by the door opening. Lucas came in on crutches.
"Lucas...your leg.." Riley pointed out feeling guilty that Lucas got hurt.
"It's fine Riley. You're worth more to me than any part of me." He said as he sat on the Bed on the other side from Maya and Pulled Riley into a tight hug. "I'm just so happy to see you."
Lucas continued to hold Riley really tight for a long time. Riley was starting to feel awkward and Maya was starting to get jealous.
"Maya can you leave Riley and I alone for a few minutes?" Lucas requested, finally letting go of Riley.
"No, hop-along, I really can't." Maya said in an annoyed tone.
"Oh.." Lucas said awkwardly. Riley laughed. Lucas and Maya smiled at Riley's laughter.
Maya put her hand on Riley's and squeezed it lightly, while looking at Lucas. Riley realized what was going on.
"Maya is upset because Lucas is taking my attention from her..." Riley thought.
Riley put her arms around Maya and pulled her close and held her. Maya smiled and blushed.
Lucas looked at them cuddling and felt a little awkward... almost like a third wheel. He was used to it around them though. He knew that no two people cold ever be as close as Riley and Maya were.
"Well, it was good to see you Riley. I'll come back and talk to you later." Lucas said waving goodbye.
"Okay. See ya later Lucas." Riley said smiling. When the door closed, Riley pulled Maya over her leg. Now Maya sat in between Riley's legs with her head rested against Riley's chest. Riley rested her arms over Maya's shoulders and Maya held both her hands. Riley tilted her head down and kissed the top of Maya's head. They both thought about the kiss they had shared in Charlie's cabin.
"Well, that's the second time Lucas stopped you from telling me." Riley laughed.
"That'll be Ranger Rick for ya." Maya joked.
"So, continue." Riley instructed. Maya climbed back over Riley and sat beside her. She wanted to look into Riley's eyes when she told her.
"Riley..." She started. "Remember how...when you saw me at Charlie's cabin..we were so happy that.."
"We kissed." Riley said calmly, smiling. Maya blushed hard.
"Yeah.." Maya smiled. "Was that weird?"
"No. I liked it. I'd do it again." Riley smiled.
Maya was shocked. Is it really going this well? Did Riley just tell me she wants to kiss me again? Since when is she the calm and bold one here?
"I love you, Maya. More then anyone or anything on earth." Riley explained leaning toward Maya.
"S-so I should kiss you now?" Maya stuttered, smiling, getting excited by the way Riley was looking at her.
"You better, because I will if you don't." Riley explained.