Joshaya; Rating T; I do not own Girl Meets World

"Aaaahhhh!" Riley shouted as a body collided with her. She was smushed between her bed and the body.

She flipped herself over, trying to see the face of her attacker.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY RILES!" Maya shouted, rolling off of Riley and sitting up on her bed. Riley smiled at her best friend, too happy to say anything at the moment.

Maya reached her back pocket and pulled out a little box. She set it in Riley's hand with the biggest smile.

"Don't just sit there, open it up." Riley looked once more at Maya and opened up the box.

She gasped, pulling the necklace out of the box and holding it high in the room.

"It's beautiful," and it was. It sparkled in the light. Riley looked over at Maya so she could give her explanation.

"Riles it's a Lamda. It shows everything of our friendship." Maya smiled finally giving a gift that had true and pure meaning. "It's the 11th letter in the alphabet and this marks out 11th year as friends. Now that's your 18, I figured that I had to get something that had a real meaning. You know?"

Riley knew it was thoughtful, but she couldn't help but think a different thought while staring at the necklace.

"It looks like a a triangle that's missing a side," Riley stated the obvious. Maya shrugged, shaking her head slightly.

"Riley, when are you gonna realize that this triangle is never gonna end. That's why I got this necklace. The only two sides of the triangle I truly care about is ours."

Riley grabbed Maya's hand, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Thank you."

•••

Lucas, Zay, and Farkle showed up right at 6, when Riley's 18th celebration was to start. Mr. Matthews shook all their hands as the filtered into the apartment.

Immediately, they all headed towards Riley, who was talking to relatives that came down for her birthday celebration. She broke away when she saw the boys coming her way.

Maya had watched them make their way to Riley, and Maya met them in the crossfire.

"Happy Birthday Riley," they all said in different ways.

Maya watched as she hugged each of them and waves them to her room. She knew Riley just wanted to spend time with her friends, after being hounded by her relatives all day.

They all sat down at the Bay Window and she couldn't have radiated more sunshine. Riley was absorbing the love she was receiving. She stood up.

"Okay, everyone I'm going to get on my birthday dress, tell me how I look." She was lighting up the room, running into her closet to get the outfit on.

Maya's eyes were glued to Lucas. What she said to Riley was true. The only sides of the triangle she really cared about was her and Riley's sides. She had given up on the triangle years ago.

She knew Lucas would never choose. He couldn't possibly want to hurt either of them, but she knew it was hurting them more than just choosing. She had wanted to tell Lucas all year that she was finished, that he and Riley could be together with her blessing. The time just never seemed right.

"You look-" Lucas gulped, "amazing!"

Maya was zapped out of her trance, looking up at Riley. Her best friend was dressed in a mid-thigh royal purple dress that hugged her lanky body. Maya cleared her throat, glaring at the three boys gawking at her. They all say straighter and tried to hide their flushing faces.

"Thanks Lucas," her eyes flicked to Maya and she continued, "now say something nice about Maya."

Lucas froze looking at her and began to say something.

"Riles, he doesn't have to. It's your day."

"No Maya, we have to keep it equal." For her best friend being 18, she was still childish in numerous ways.

"No Riley, if he wanted to say something nice to me, he would do it without being forced."

"But-" Maya started to feel the base of her neck boiling.

"He's tired of this Riley," she exclaimed, refusing to look at him, "and most of all I'm tired of this. I don't want to be in the triangle. If he's gonna make us hurt by not choosing, what exactly are we fighting for?" She spit out, her whole face heating up. Anxiety finally hit her system, and she turned towards her friends.

She could not believe she insulted not only Lucas, but Riley as well, and even on her birthday. She was speechless and ran out of the room as quickly are her little legs would have her.

"Maya..." She heard behind her, but she kept hurdling into the hallway or at least she would have made it there had there not been a blockage.

"Ouch." Her body collided with a brick wall of a person. She grabbed their arm, steadying herself.

She looked up and saw a dark headed God glowing down at her.

"Josh-" she caught her breath, "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to run you over."

She watched as his face light up and he got a good look at her.

"It's fine Maya," his face fell when he finally understood her motives.

"You don't look too good- I mean you always look good, like in the way you do your hair, and how you dress, and-" her face flushed as he rambled on finally catching himself. She couldn't help but notice his cheeks being tinted in pink. "Anyways, you seem upset, what about?"

"The triangle," she whispered. He laughed, placing his hands on her shoulders.

"Didn't I tell you to get out of that crazy mess?" He smiled, making Maya feel gooey on the inside.

"You know I'm bad at taking advice," she replied, feeling childish for not taking his advice at the Ski Lodge all those years ago.

Maya watched as Josh rubbed the back of his neck, adverting his eyes from hers.

"I really should really go tell Riley happy birthday. What type of Uncle would I be if I didn't?" Maya nodded, rubbing her arm and chewing on the inside of her mouth.

"Yeah, well be sure to beat up the three boys in there while she's by herself," Maya laughed, only to see a blur run past them. "And I guess I talk a little too loudly." Mr. Matthews had dust trailing him at he stormed into the room.

"Actually, I'll probably only find bodies by the time I get to talk to Riley," he laughed, peaking his head in. "Don't leave though, I'll be right out. Maybe we could do something fun?" He asked. Is Joshua Matthews asking me out on a date? Maya thought to herself. She may have nodded too quickly and too fiercely, but he didn't seem to notice.

Josh entered Riley's room to a bright red Riley and three shoes laying awkwardly on the floor. He started laughing at the explosion Cory had set off.

"Riley what did I tell you about having boys in your room when you are alone?" Cory asked, speaking with his hands.

"Dad, I'm 18. Nothing was happening." Josh watched his brother's eyes pop out his eye sockets and Josh shielded his face from the aftershock.

"Riley-" Cory started, but Riley interrupted him.

"UNCLE JOSH!" She screamed jumping into Josh's arms. "I'm so glad you could make it." He knew she was relieved that he had come in to stop the war. She hugged in tightly, he had trouble breathing.

"Riley, you are going to kill me." He croaked as she released him. "Happy Birthday Riley! I'm so proud of you!" She was all in smiles.

"Thanks Uncle Josh, are you staying the whole time?"

"No, sorry Riles, I've got a date." He smirked to himself.

"Really, who is she?" Riley's attention was perked and she looked around. "Is she here?"

"Riley, I'll tell you about her after my date okay?" She pouted, but nodded. "She's lucky, whoever she is!" If only you knew he thought to himself.

A hand grabbed her elbow as she was sitting in the living room, coloring picture with Auggie. She looked up to see Josh and his perfect smile.

"Are you ready to get out of her?"

"Wait, you were serious?" She whispered, looking around the room to make sure no one could hear them.

"Of course I was serious, who wouldn't want to hang out with you?"

"My whole friend group." she mumbled, looking towards the ground.

His hand guided her chin up, so her eyes met his.

"Let's not think about them, let's talk about us?" The base of her neck began to heat up. Something so simple was making her feel so complex.

"Where is the old Josh I knew and-" She was going to say love, but she caught herself. She grabbed his hand and lead him out of the apartment. "Lets just go before anyone sees us.

Josh had taken the lead when they got out of the apartment. He hadn't dropped her hand and was staring down at her when they entered the elevator. How had he been so stupid and blind years ago. College was fun and there was plenty of girls, but every time he dated, the only person he could think about was Maya.

"Josh, where are we going?" Maya asked as he took her down the long driveway of his Frat house, miles from the Matthew residence.

"Shhh.. we are almost there. Close your eyes." He watched as confusion rushed over her face, but she willingly closed her eyes gripping a little tighter on Josh's hand.

"Okay, watch your step." He heard her gasp as he wrapped his arms around her waist and picked her up so she wouldn't trip over the step. He slowly set her down, a certain spark cursing through both of their bodies. "We are almost there," he whispered in her ear, watching goosebumps spread across her body.

He pulled his school ID and swiped in to his Frat house. He pulled her into his room. Everyone had just started winter vacation.

"Okay, now open your eyes." He watched as her eyes fluttered open, revealing her beautiful blue eyes. He watched as her eyes scanned the room, her jaw opening slightly.

"What is all of this," she ran her hands around all the canvas that were scattered across the room. He watched as she stopped in front of his favorite painting. It was of a window where the blotches of paint made out stars as white specks represented the snow. "This was when we were at the Ski Lodge, you remembered it perfectly." She spun around, her cheeks tinted pink. "I didn't know you painted?"

"There's probably a lot you don't know about me." he said pushing the loose strands out of her face. She leaned into his touch, shutting her eyes.

"I should have listened to you that night," she whispered, placing her hand on top of his. "You were right, that triangle was nothing but trouble."

"Hey, isn't that over now?" He smiled, grabbing her hand.

She mirrored him. His eyes could make anyone forget the world.

"What triangle?" She asked, stepping closer. "I should have told you that night how much I liked you."

"Liked?"

"Do you really think I ever stopped?" Maya whispered.

He let his hand run up her arm and stop at the base of her neck. He guided her lips to his and shut his eyes. She was light on his lips, almost if she was scared to kiss him. His other hand wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer. She pulled back, looking up into his eyes.

"Why did you kiss me?"

"Because I never want to stop."