Hi Guys. Welcome to Chapter 13 of Senior Year. This chapter really boosts up one ship, and I am actually happy for this ship. I am sorry if its not the ship you wanted to happen, but I really dont want to lose readers just because I made these two happen so if you could please keep reading this story and keep giving reviews that would be amazing. Next chapter is the Winter Ball. Chapter 14. You'll see what happens. Cant wait. Thank youuu. Review, Fav, and Follow. I really hope you enjoy this chapter.

Author: THIS IS A JOSHAYA/RUCAS FANFICTION, IT MAY CONTAIN OTHER SHIPS AT FIRST BUT IN THE END IT WILL BE JOSHAYA AND RUCAS AS ENDGAME.

Maya's Pov

I was hurt and mad at the same time. How dare she say those things to me. She was supposed to be my best friend, and support me through everything, but instead all she did was ever judge. I don't even think that was the Riley I really know. The Riley I know would never say those things about her best friend, not just to me but to anyone. She wasn't that kind of person. I don't know why she said those things. I Admit I was being a little crazy about the whole outfit thing, but I wasn't all those other things she said about me. I thought she knew why I dressed the way I dressed, and acted the way I act.

I told the Group what had happened between us. They were just as disappointed as I was. They knew why I acted up sometimes, but I guess Riley didn't. The only person who didn't know about the situation was probably Lucas if Riley didn't tell him already. Since Riley and Lucas live together they come to school everyday together. I honestly just wanted to talk to the both of them. I wanted to ask Lucas if he would go to the ball with me even if I am late since the ball is today, and I wanted to ask why Riley said those things about me.

I saw Lucas walk in the classroom. No Riley behind him though. I stood up and went over to go talk to him. I care about my looks and how people look at me so I weared something cute today since I was asking him to be my date, but I'm not a slutty person. I'm not Missy. Like I said I admit I went a little crazy yesterday when picking out a dress. I let my insecurities get the best of me which is probably why I am always acting crazy and going way too far when it comes to clothes. Today I weared something you know sexy of course. But nothing slutty. I know better than that. I had on some red heels, white jeans, and a off shoulder red blouse. I also had a lot of jewellery and my hair was really curly today.

"Hey Lucas." I said nervously.

"Hey Maya. Nice Jeans."

I smiled. "Thank you. It means a lot to me."

"Yeah. No problem." He said going to his desk.

"Wait." I said grabbing onto his arm, "I have a question."

"Yeah, sure what is it?"

Here we go I thought to myself. But my thoughts soon got interrupted by something welcomed but not welcomed at the same time. And now here we go with this big ass disaster. Every damn time I recover from this disaster it comes back out of nowhere.

"Are you gonna ask?" I heard him say, but I couldn't even pay attention. I was paying attention to the person staring right back at me. What did he want. Why was he here. Who is he here for.

"Josh! Hows college working out for you buddy." I heard Zay say walking up to him.

Yeah that's right. Joshua fucking Matthews.

"He's here to talk to Maya." I then heard a familiar voice. Riley.

Talk to me? For what? To ruin my life again? Make me feel more insecure than you already have? Yeah no thanks.

"Maya come here please." Riley said to me.

"Why the hell should I listen to you?"

"I'm lost." I heard Lucas say.

"Please just come here. I'll explain everything to you outside. I know you're mad at me, but this is a big chance for you."

"Big chance for me how?"

"Just come outside with me and Josh, and you'll see."

I followed her and Josh outside of the classroom. Nothing was out here.

"I don't see my big chance."

"Oh. It's not something you'll see. Its us talking to you."

"I don't want to talk to any of you."

"Well what if it's about me taking you to the ball. Would you want to talk then?

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Was this some kind of prank?

"Maya I-" Josh tried to say but soon got interuopted by Riley.

"NO. In order to talk to him about that you have to talk to me first."

I was mad at Riley, but I couldn't miss what Josh was saying.

"What?" I asked pulling her to the side.

"Maya I am so sorry. What I said about you was not true. You are not a slut-"

"Yeah Im not Riley. You really hurt me. I dont sleep around with men. I would never just fuck a random person I don't like. And I'm a freaking virgin. I've only smoked 2 freaking times, and the reason why hang out with boys is because I like the things they do. I didn't even go over their house just to smoke I went over there to play videoga-"

"I know Maya. I know. I was being stupid. I didn't mean any of what I said. I promise. I don't know why I even said those things."

I let out a sigh. I know Riley didn't mean it, and I could never let go of my best friend.

"I know. You probably just went crazy because I were making fun of your clothes for being too kiddish. Truth is I really did like your dress, and I would like to wear it to the Ball if you would let me."

"Of course you can." She said hugging me.

I was glad that this was over. I probably would have cried if we went a day without talking to each other.

"Now tell me. Why is Josh here?" I asked.

"I felt so guilty for what I said to you that I called Josh, and asked him what his true feelings were for you. I knew he had to have some feelings for you. The way he looked at you, and the way he worried about you so much kinda told me he liked you. I called him up because I know he's what got you like this in the first place. I noticed his ex Sydney dresses exactly how you are trying to dress now, and Maya you should never let a boy make you that insecure that you try to dress like the people he has been attracted to. I know what you're thinking. Why Bring Josh when its Lucas the one I like. You probably like Lucas, but not the way you like Josh. You probably just have some sort of attraction for Lucas but the thing you have for Josh is something else. And you were kinda just trying to get with Lucas to distract you from Josh lol."

She was right. I knew I had feelings for Josh which is why I never really wanted to see him anymore because the more he doesn't come around the less I think about him. I'm glad I had a best friend that understood me.

"So he likes me?"

Riley nodded. I hugged her.

"Thank you so much Riley. I love you" I said hugging her again.

"Anything for you best friend. Now go get him." She shouted pushing me towards him.

I would've never thought that Joshua Matthews would ever have feelings for me back, and that's what has been bringing me down for some years now, but here I am actually having this moment that I've dreamed of, spent days thinking about, and cried over.

"Hey." He said awkwardly.

"Hey." I said nervously.

"Look Maya. I've always had some sort of feelings for you. At first it was the age difference, and that you were in middle school at the time and then I was in high school, and then again you went into high school. And I was about to go to college. But then after a few that's not what I was worried about. I don't even know what was wrong with me, and I don't know why I didn't tell you this earlier. But I like you. That's what I was trying to tell you at Rileys Birthday Party because I didn't want to keep pushing my feelings away for no reason. There's nothing stopping me anymore."

He likes me. I know Riley told me this before I even started talking to him, but hearing it out of his mouth literally felt like god came down to earth and blessed me with something I really needed.

"Don't try to dress like Sydney. Me and Riley both have noticed that you are starting to dress exactly how she dresses. I'm not that type of guy, and I know you think I am because Im a boy and boys are attracted to that kind of stuff but Sydney was honestly a mistake. I'd rather date you than her anytime, and also there's no reason to be insecure Maya. You are incredibly gorgeous, and you are one the most funniest person I have ever met, and I already liked your style before. Just be you. " He told me reaching for my hands and holding them.

That took so much fucking weight off my shoulders. I could finally stop trying so hard. I didn't have to be extra insecure anymore.

"Thank you Josh. That means so much to me. I've always wanted you to say those things."

"Of course. I'm sorry I didn't say it earlier I should've because I was definitely thinking of it."

"It's okay Josh. Who cares what you did in the past now. I'm just happy you're finally telling me something."

"Yeah me too."

"So what did you want to ask me?" I asked remembering what he said about the Winter Ball.

"What am I supposed to ask you? You mean what are you supposed to ask me.?"

"What?" I asked very confused.

"Don't forget the number one rule Maya."

Ohhhh

"Girls Ask Boys. Right." I laughed, "Joshua Matthews, would you like to go to the Winter Ball with me?" I asked.

"Of course Maya Penelope Hart."

"Dont say my middle name…." I laughed.

"Whatever. Come here." He laughed pulling me into a big hug.

This was probably the most greatest moments of my life. I finally got what I've been trying to get for years. I got the man.