Hey friends! Are you ready for another chapter? You're not because these next two chapters I'm gonna overload you with Joshaya cuteness, fluff, fuzzies you name. I warn you, you might squeal a bit so if you're near someone you might want to leave :D

Kira I didn't know where that last chapter was going. I had an idea of something to happen, then it took a turn and it became something different. I reread it and I liked it so I posted it. I'm glad you liked it too :)

Riley was sitting on the couch thinking about how she should proceed with her life. She got a text and looked down, it was from Farkle.

F: You want me to come over?

Riley thought a minute then she responded.

R: No, I don't really want to be in a relationship right now. I want to explore myself a little and then I'll let you know after that.

F: Ok. Text or call me when you need me

Riley smiled, she was glad Farkle was there to support her but she didn't really want another relationship for the time being. She wanted to explore what a wholesome, perfect relationship was like. Scratch that she saw what it was like every day. Maybe she should find out how a person would know what is lasting and how you know the person is for you. Riley grinned and got out her phone.

R: Maya, I need to talk to you. Can you come over?

M: Yeah, I'll be right there

R: Is Josh with you?

Maya hesitated at that text and looked over at Josh sitting in a chair in her room. The door of course wasn't shut and every 10 minutes Shawn came in and checked on them so they were just talking. Maya then responded.

M: Riley, you know he is. He can't stay away from me :P

Riley laughed when she saw this.

R: Bring him too

M: Ok give us 5 minutes and we'll be there

Maya put away her phone and grabbed her coat. Josh stood up, "Where are you going missy?"

Maya gave him a death glare, "Riley need both of us at her house now."

Josh put his hand on her back and smiled, "Then I guess we better go."
Maya felt electricity every time he touched her. Maya looked at him and kissed him gently. Josh smiled and thought that wasn't good enough so he kissed her very passionately with his hand on her neck. Maya shuddered, every time they kissed it felt like a first kiss and Maya fell all the more in love with Josh. Josh's heart was beating so fast he was afraid it would burst out of his chest. They stopped kissing and just stood there with foreheads pressed against each other's when Shawn came into the room.

"HEY!" He tried to grab Josh but Maya yanked his arm and they ran out the window. Maya laughed, "That's the last time we're hanging out at my house!"

Josh smiled and they continued to the Matthews house. Maya went through the door and saw Riley. She stood at the door, "I present Joshaya for your questioning."

Josh walked in, "You're weird." He told Maya. Maya smirked at him then walked to Riley. Riley smiled, "Hello Joshaya. Maya bay window. Josh stay out here." Riley and Maya went to bay window. Maya sat down, "What's up Riles? Are you with Farkle yet?"

Riley shook her head, "No, I was going to but then I was thinking and I want to explore myself and being single and what I really want in a soulmate. You were captivated by Josh and refused to date anyone for 5 years. I was dating Lucas for 5 years and when that fell apart I was left with a lot of questions. You know you think you've found the guy and then it turns out you didn't."

Maya nodded, "I get you. I understand too."

Riley rolled her eyes, "Maya I doubt you get me, you met your soulmate in the 7th grade."

Maya shrugged, "So what's your question?"

Riley grabbed Maya's hand, "I know I asked you this on the cruise but how did you know Josh was it? Like in 7th grade, 8th grade, and then 9th before you started the long game?"

Maya sat there thoughtfully thinking all the way back then. Then she spoke, "Well when I first saw him I thought he was attractive. As I got to know him better I learned his personality, his wit, his gentility and maturity. For some reason I felt connected with him. More connected than I have ever felt with anyone. I started loving him before I even knew what love was."

Riley nodded thoughtfully, "But peaches, I felt connected with Lucas. At the ski lodge he gave me the purple jelly bean and everything."

Maya nodded thoughtfully thinking about the past years of observing Lucas, "Well for one he was all the way from Texas with many different life experiences. We were born and raised in New York and will stay here for college, maybe that had something to with it. But one thing that could factor in, did you ever say I love you to him or just kiss? Did you feel like you could trust him?"

Riley shook her head, "No, I don't remember saying I love you. And the trust we had was shaky. Like that one time he went to Texas without telling me? And some other instances."

Maya looked at Riley, "That might have something to do with it. Josh and I had to wait, so there was patience with that. Sometimes I felt like I just wanted to kiss him like that one time when we were looking for your bear. We had to trust each other that we would always be there for each other. So that put our relationship on a rock. A good relationship is built with trust and patience. Be their friend first and get to know all about them."

Riley smiled, "That makes sense. One more question, what exactly is a soulmate in your experience?"

Maya sighed, "Well it's kind of like a best friend but more, it's the one person in the world that knows you better than anyone else. Someone who makes you a better person, actually they don't make you a better person you do that yourself. Because they inspire you. A soulmate is someone you carry with you forever. It's the one person who knew you and accepted you and believed in you before anyone else did or when no one else would. And no matter what happens you'll always love them, nothing could ever change that. When you look in their eyes it feels like the world stops and you could get lost in those eyes for weeks."

Riley nodded completely serious. On the inside she felt like she would faint from how cute Maya was talking about Josh. She'd need to get it together because Josh was next and he was a rollercoaster of emotions when it came to Maya. Riley breathed and looked at Maya, "Alright thank you, you can bring Josh in now."

This was going to be one chapter. But that would be to long so I broke it up into two chapters.