This is long overdue I know (especially with the current news about Girl Meets World :( ), but I am back and will never stop writing. A big thank you for to everyone who has stuck to this story. This along with "Was it the Person or the Moment" wouldn't be possible without you all. If you guys are still with me, let's continue on with this story and "Was it the Person or the Moment." I know this update is kinda short (originally it was going to be longer but I wanted to get you guys new material out ASAP) but trust me, it'll get better (especially with the next few chapters I have mapped and written out). So without further ado, enjoy! :)

"I'm so glad you agreed to do this," the female voice over the phone told Josh as he grinned pleased by the tone of her voice.

"Me too Misty," Josh replied a smile tugging at his lips. "I'll talk to Roscoe tomorrow and hopefully soon we'll start looking for the right bike for me," he answered excitedly hearing the blonde squeal over the phone. He was happy that Misty was excited at the prospect of him getting a motorcycle. At first he was unsure, but after talking to her he ultimately decided to go for it. It excited him that he'd be able to own his own bike that would be his escape as well as trying something new. He needed a change in his life and this was the first big step.

"Great I'll let Roscoe know and you guys can start searching soon. I'll see you tomorrow?" Misty asked over the phone as Josh nodded realizing she couldn't see him. He really had to stop doing that

"Yes of course," he answered feeling silly for nodding. "Maybe if he's free we can start the search tomorrow. I'll see you later," he vowed.

"Okay that sounds like a plan Josh! I promise you won't regret this. Bye," she said hanging up as Josh ended the call feeling lighter. He had made the right decision he was sure it. If he was going to enter a new relationship with Misty, he had to completely focus his attention to her which meant putting her first. It's okay to prioritize people you care about. He thought scrolling through his phone searching for the next person he was about to call. She should come first since I do care about her and want to make relationship work. So it's only natural I dedicate most of my time towards her. But that doesn't mean I shouldn't check in on my favorite niece and her friend. Josh told himself calling Riley on his phone awaiting for her reply. Besides I did promise I would check in on Maya.

"Hello?" a cheerful Riley answered as Josh relaxed. Judging by her rather cheerful tone, he assumed that Riley was back to her normal self. Thank goodness no more Morotia. Maya doesn't have to worry anymore.

"Hey Riley. It's good to hear that you're back to your normal self. Last time I called Maya picked up and see seemed rather upset," Josh answered biting his lower lip in anticipation when he mentioned the blonde's name. Easy Josh. Eyes on the prize. He breathed awaiting Riley's surprise.

"Oh you heard that?" Riley asked with a nervous chuckle. "But yeah, I'm back to my normal self much to everyone's delight. But anyways why are you calling me Uncle Josh? Aren't I usually the one calling you?" his niece asked as Josh cleared his throat hoping his answer wouldn't raise Riley's suspicions.

"Well I was hoping if I could talk to Maya? I promised her I would talk to her later and it's later," Josh replied nonchalantly.

"Oooooo you want to talk to Maya?" Riley asked in a knowing tone as Josh inwardly groaned. He thought his attempt at being discreet was working but evidently it was not. Why was everyone questioning his intentions when he wanted to speak to the younger blonde?

"Riles it's not like that," Josh said sternly trying to diffuse the situation as Riley began to drown on.

"Of course it's not," Riley began sarcastically despite his groans of protest. "Just like Lucas doesn't act that way towards me. I mean he does I think, we have an unofficial thing going on. But I say I think because he hasn't asked me to the semi-formal yet even though the official asking period has passed and the dance is this Friday…" Riley droned on as Josh pinched the bridge of his nose trying not to get caught up in Riley's story. He loved his niece to death, but as usual she was trying to drag him into one of her stories when actually need her help for once.

"Riley's that's great and all but-" he began only to be cut off by the bubbly brunette.

"I mean seriously what kind of guy just waits last minute to ask a girl out to a dance?" Riley vented as Josh let out a huge breath jumping back into the conversation.

"A normal guy. Besides maybe he's just planning a big sweet ask with flowers, balloons, or something," he suggested which seemed to silence his niece much to his relief.

"Yeah, Maya suggested that too so maybe you are both onto something. That seems like something he would do. Lucas is a great a guy. He wouldn't do something jerkish," Riley continued to ramble on.

"You're probably just overreacting Riley, now can I please talk to Maya?" He pleaded hating how desperate he sounded on he wanted to talk to her best friend. Surely it was completely normal for an uncle to check up on his best friends niece right? He asked as he heard shuffling over the phone as Riley contemplated his question.

"Okay Uncle Josh whatever you say," Riley said coyly as Josh groaned. His niece was getting the wrong idea.

"Riley," he warned as Riley called out for Maya's name which immediately silenced him as he heard the sound of footsteps approaching followed by an overdramatic "What?" His niece had actually called Maya over. He was going to talk to her.

"What is it Riles?" Maya groaned as a giggle erupted from brunette.

"Your crush wants to speak to you!" Riley sing-songed as Josh heard the phone being passed to the blonde and he held back a nervous laugh. Smooth Riles. Real smooth. He mused hearing the blonde scoff at her friend's statement.

"Riley," she hissed as Josh cleared his throat. It was time for his presence to be known despite how flustered Maya got once she heard him clear his throat. "Josh?" she asked weakly as Josh stifled back a laugh.

"Hi Maya," he said warmly as the younger teen groaned in response.

"Hey Josh," she greeted back in embarrassment. "How much of that did you hear?"

"Oh I heard nothing at all," Josh replied nonchalantly hearing Maya sigh in relief. "Except that I'm your crush," Josh teased as the blonde snapped at him.

"It's not a crush," the blonde said defensively as Josh found himself smiling at her words. She always defends herself. He silently marveled as the blonde changed her tone over the phone. "And you lied," she accused.

"So? Maybe it was just a lucky guess," Josh interjected smiling at his statement as he heard the blonde scoff.

"Of course Boing, of course it was a guess. But seriously why did you call? What's up?" Maya asked.

"Well I wanted to know if your plan worked out by becoming Riley. I promised I would talk to you later and I'm not one to break my promises. But judging from how Riley answered my phone call in her cheerful tone, I'm guessing it went well," Josh replied bring up the blonde's friend's behavior.

"Yeah it went great," Maya answered hesitantly before continuing. "Things were a bit rocky at first, but in the end it all worked out. Farkle is back to being Farkle and Riley is her normal sunshiney self. Everything is all good here. You didn't have to check up on us Josh. I'm sure you have better things to do," Maya finished rather quickly as Josh digested her words. He knew something was up, but the real question was if he should pry.

"Of course I'd check up on you guys, I have to know what goes on in your crazy lives. However, you don't sound sure that everything is alright. What's wrong?" Josh asked without a second thought. He knew shouldn't prod, but once he heard Maya sigh he had the feeling he made the right decision.

"You know it's creepy how you always seem to know how someone is feeling," Maya confided as he chuckled. He wouldn't say it aloud, but he did have a knack for reading people.

"Maybe," he said biting his own tongue at his confession. So much for not revealing it. "But the real question is what's troubling you?" he asked as he heard a sigh come from the phone.

"It's stupid really," Maya began softly as Josh cut her off.

"Maya?"

"Well while I was pretending to be Riley in class to try to get Riley back, a few of my classmates said they like her and they just don't care who plays her. So when I asked about me, Maya, they didn't say anything. So naturally Lucas steps in and tries to make me feel better only he reminded me of how much of a horrible life I have so it kind of left me feeling like I didn't matter," Maya confessed her voice wavering as Josh drew in a deep breath taking her words. So, that was what was bothering her. He thought in awe. Well if I were in her shoes I'd feel the same way. He concluded processing his thoughts before the blonde interrupted. "But yeah it's nothing….."Maya trailed off hurt evident in her voice.

"But it's not nothing. You're lying," Josh soothed hearing the blonde sigh. "Look you can pretend it's no big deal but I know it's not. It's okay to be upset. Honestly I would be too."

"You're just saying that," Maya grumbled.

"No I'm not," Josh began shuddering at the thought of no one caring about him. Being surrounded by people he thought enjoyed his company but didn't sounded like a nightmare. He could only imagine how Maya felt and based off of his own scenario, he could understand where she was coming from and he could only hope it wouldn't ever happen to him. But judging by the circumstances she was in, he highly doubted her classmates didn't care about her and he intended on making her see that. "Honestly if I were in the same position as you, I'd be just as upset," Josh confessed surprising the blonde.

"Really?"

"Yeah. But the important thing to remember is that you are important Maya. You do matter to your friends, your family…..me," Josh added softly before continuing. "Your classmates are wrong Maya. Maybe it was because of the circumstances you and your friends were in but you do matter. I see how others react around you, I doubt they didn't mean that," Josh finished only to be met by a long silence. Uh-oh. He wondered panicking. Had his words not gone through to her?

"Wow thanks Josh," Maya stuttered out as Josh relaxed glad that his words had gotten through to her. "It means a lot to me," she finished softly causing his heart to race which he quickly ignored. Even though he was glad he cheered her up, he had to keep his priorities in check. He had to focus on Misty, not Maya.

"Anytime Hart," Josh replied softly back as well against his better judgement as he heard shuffling over the phone snapping him back to reality.

"Well this was fun, but I have to go. Riley is bugging me about Lucas not asking her to the dance yet and I have to help her out," Maya explained as Josh chuckled in understanding. Of course, he had almost forgotten about his niece's crazy antics.

"No need to explain. Go, go be the best friend that you are to Riley and help her out," Josh ushered her.

"Thanks I will. Talk to you later Boing?" Maya asked.

"Of course. I'll talk to you later Hart," Josh replied hanging up the phone unaware of how long it'd be until he talked to the blonde again and the circumstances he'd be in when he did. Without another word, he got up, walked to his laptop on the desk, sat down, and began to look up styles of motorcycles he'd be interested in. He didn't know what Roscoe would have in store for him, but he could only hope he would find something that would catch his eye and change his life.