Hey guys, sorry for the long absense, life has really been kicking my butt :( I'm back though with this new and last chapter of this story. If you want more, just give me a prompt and I'll include it in my "You Can't Put A Band-Aid On A Shattered Heart" One-Shots. Thank you to everyone who has followed this story and left a nice review, it really means a lot! Oh, and if you have a Tumblr, make sure to follow me! Tumblr URL: maya-isadora-ble
Chapter 28
"I can't believe you're making me do this, Huckleberry! You know I'm scared of heights!" Maya said angrily as she was being strapped and was being told the do's and dont's of skydiving.
Lucas had gone behind her back and had signed them up to go skydiving as a way to give Farkle and Riley some alone time. She wasn't going to lie, a part of her was excited to do it, but an even bigger part of her was terrified. She could do it though, right? After all, it was only 12,500 feet and she was going to have Lucas right there. Everything would be fine.
" C'mon, Shortstack, this'll be fun." He responded with a big smile on his face.
It was almost time for them to jump. Lucas was right, this would be fun and it would help Maya get over her fear.
"Now, remember what I taught you." The instructor explained. "Don't be scared, don't think, just do it and remember to lift your feet up when we get ready to land. We are certified, so you two will be safe. Are you ready?" He asked eagerly.
Maya looked at the instructor who was going to join her on her jump and glanced at Lucas and his instructor, as she took a deep breath and gave him a nod. This was it, there was no backing down. The plane was slowing down and the doors were opening. Maya took a deep breath and moved to the edge of the door. It was all kicking in, the adrenaline, that rush, it was like nothing she had ever experienced before. It was euphoric. All of her thoughts vanished in those few seconds. At that moment, it was only her and the sky. She counted to three and leaned forward and jumped out of the plane. It was magical, that amazing feeling of being in the air as she watched the clouds and felt the wind slap her face. Everything was moving in slow motion but she felt her heart race. Thanks Huckleberry. Her parachute opened and just like that, they were about to land and she was lifting her feet just like the instructor had said. They landed safely, with Lucas following close behind.
"So, what'd you think?" She heard Lucas ask once they had taken off all of their equipment.
"You're lucky I love you." She answered, giving him a wink. "It was amazing and I'm really glad we did this together.
They thanked the instructors and headed back to their car, with Maya jumping on Lucas' back.
"Carry me, Huckleberry, my legs feel like jell-o"
Later
"A toast, to the best friends a girl could ask for. No, you guys are more than my friends, you're family and I couldn't have asked for better people to be in my life. You guys have been with me through my best and have seen me at my worst." Maya said, lifting her glass.
"What about me?" Lucas asked a bit offended.
"Cowboy, you and I are more than friends." Maya explained, offering him a smile and giving him a kiss on the cheek.
"This has honestly been an amazing trip." Riley spoke up. "I'm really happy you and Lucas could join us, Peaches."
Maya gave Riley's hand a light squeeze and a soft smile. They finished the rest of their dinner, all while laughing and enjoying each other's company. She was greatful for them and they knew that.
This was it, this was everything. Life was hard, Maya knew that, she had gone through many ups and downs in the last months, but she knew that she could face anything as long as she had the people she loved by her side, and she did. She knew she always would. Looking at the people she cared about the most, she took out her camera and took a picture of the people who were by her side. The ones who would never leave.
Well, that's the end. Sorry that this is super rushed, I'm not very good at ending things. THANK YOU, everyone!
