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I'm so sorry I'm late with the update but I have finals in two weeks so I'm studying a lot.
I'll try to update as soon as I can but I can't promise you anything 'cause I don't have much time.
I wrote this chapter really fast (it's almost 11 p.m. here) so sorry if it's bad :/
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Well I hope you like the chapter...YOU'LL FINALLY FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON BETWEEN JOSH AND MAYA HOPE IT DOESN'T DISAPPOINT YOU
(read the author's note at the end for a fun fact)
It didn't take her long to find him. He was sitting alone in the hospital chapel. He had his eyes closed so he didn't notice her until she sat next to him.
-Are you praying for my sister?-Maya asked.
-Yeah…-Lucas said finally opening his eyes-and for you. I want both of you to be okay.
-I thought you were mad at me…
-I am but-he took her hands into his-that doesn't mean I don't care about you, my feelings are still the same. That's not going to change any time soon.
-I really hope that they never change.
He didn't answer, he just let go of her hands and returned to his initial position.
-Here…-Maya suddenly said handing him an envelope.
-What's this?
-This is the reason I've lied to you, the reason I've been hanging out with Josh.
-Maya…I don't think this is the time and place to talk about this.
-Lucas…my sister has been alive for two hours and I don't even know if she's going to live more than that, if I'm going to meet her…you're one the most important things in my life, I can't lose you too-she said trying to keep the tears from falling.
-Maya…
-Open it, please.
He sighed and opened the envelope. He was surprised to see what was inside. He didn't know what he was expecting but definitely not that. Inside the envelope there were two tickets to a basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks at the Madison Square Garden.
-What…? I don't get it-Lucas frowned.
-I wanted to do something nice for you. You're always there for me so I wanted to give you something. I knew how much you wanted to go to the game and it's a day after your birthday so I thought that it'd be nice if I bought the tickets for you, you know, one team from New York and the other from Texas…But I didn't have the money, and I didn't want to ask for it, I wanted to earn it. I decided to look for a job and first I thought of Topanga's but I didn't want you to find out…So, the day of the bowling when Josh took me home I asked him if he knew of any job at NYU I could apply for. It was the only place I could think where you wouldn't go. The next day he called me, he had talked to some people there and they were doing a kind of fair there and they were looking for an artist to paint some portraits for money. I went there and they liked my art so I got the job. I've been working there the whole week after school and Josh has been giving me rides to the campus and helping me to get people to paint. Yesterday I got the money that I needed so today I went to buy the tickets and I wanted to thank Josh for everything so I invited him to have an ice-cream. And well, then you showed up. I was going to tell you today, I swear but…-she couldn't finish the sentence, she was interrupted by Lucas' lips pressed against hers.
She kissed him back at first but then pulled apart chuckling.
-Huckleberry! We're in a chapel!
-I'm so sorry…-he said devastated-I'm so sorry, I'm so so so so sorry…I…
-Hey! Relax, I think He'll forgive us-Maya said confused at Lucas' reaction.
-No, I'm sorry for the way I treated you, I was a jerk. I…I got so jealous…I should've listened to you…I don't deserve these-he said handing her the tickes
-Lucas! Stop!-she refused to take them-It's okay, I get it. I lied to you and you saw me with Josh I would've reacted the same way. It's okay, really…But…I don't get why you feel so threatened by Josh…don't you trust me?
-Of course I trust you…it's just…I've always felt inferior when it comes to Josh…
-You? You're kidding right? Lucas, have you seen you?
-I…you've been in love with him for so long and…he's older, almost in college, he's a city boy…I'm just like every kid from middle school, I'm a Ranger Rick from Texas…Besides, he's a Matthews and I know you've always wanted to be a Matthews.
-Lucas…It's true, I had a crush on Josh but it was just a crush and to be honest I think I kind of used him to forget about you…And yeah, you're a Ranger Rick but I love that you're a Ranger Rick, I like you just the way you are. And yes, I've always wanted to be a Matthews, but I already am, Riley's my sister and I don't need anything more. Besides…I really like the Friar family too, I wouldn't mind being part of them.
-You already are part of my family…-he said. Then he cupped her face in his hands caressing her cheeks with his thumbs-Maya, I lo…
-Don't!-she said putting a hand on his mouth-don't say it please.
-But…
-Please, I don't want anything to change. Please?
-Okay…-he said a little disappointed. He was sure of his feelings, he knew it was soon but he loved her.
-Thank you…Are you still mad at me?-she asked with puppy eyes
-Of course not. Are you mad at me for being a jerk?
-Hmm…I think I can forgive you…will you take me to the game?
-Hmm…I think we can arrange that
-You know what they say about fights?-Maya said leaning closer
-No, what do they say?
-That the best part of fighting is the makeup-she leaned a little closer
-Oh, really?-he leaned closer too. Their lips were about to touch each other but suddenly the door of the chapel opened.
-Hey Maya…oh, sorry I didn't mean to interrupt-Riley, with Zay and Farkle by her side, said.
-It's okay Riles, what is it? Is it my sister? Is she okay?-Maya said standing up.
-No, still no news, sorry. Your mom and Shawn are here, thought you should know.
-Oh, thanks. We'll be right there.
-Okay, sorry-she said closing the door.
Lucas and Maya heard Farkle's and Zay's laugh as soon as the door was closed. They just rolled their eyes.
-I guess I'll have to kiss you later, Huckleberry…Shall we?-she said offering her hand to him.
-Of course-he took it and stood up.
-Hey baby girl!-Katy said as soon as she saw her daughter and Lucas walking towards them.
She approached her and hugged her. Shawn joined the hug after a few seconds.
-How are you kiddo?-Shawn asked
-I'm fine…as good as I can be considering…
-Hey…-Lucas said holding her hand-She'll be alright
She just smiled at him thankfully.
Just in that moment Kermit, who was wearing one of those green outfits that people have to wear sometimes at hospitals, came through a door. Maya walked over to him immediately. The rest of the group there followed her lead.
-How is she? What happened?-the blonde girl asked anxiously.
-She's the same…We have to wait. The doctors have told us that is good if we talk to her…I thought…-he put a hand on the back of his head trying to find the words-maybe…you want to talk to her?
-You mean I can see her?
-If you want to…yeah
-Of course…can…can Lucas come with me? I'd rather not be alone
-Um…yeah, yeah, sure of course. I'll wait for you inside to give you the clothes you have to wear-Kermit said and he turned around to leave.
-Wait…uh…what's her name?-Maya asked
-Lily, her name is Lily-he said and finally left.
-Well…-Maya said turning to their friends and family-I'm going to meet my sister…
-It's going to be fine baby girl-Katy said hugging her again.
-Hey…-Cory said taking a step closer-I've been in your place and you have to know…it can be hard seeing her like that but you have to be the strong girl I know you are okay?
-I'll try…thank you Mr Matthews…thank you, all of you for being here for me
-We're family Maya, all of us-Riley said
-Thank you
And with that she took Lucas' hand one more time and entered the room Kermit had left to.
-I don't think I can do it-Maya said as she entered a room with lots of babies in the same condition as her sister, all surrounded by their families.
-Of course you can, we are together in this, come on-Lucas said putting his arm around her waist and guiding her to Lily's crib.
-She's so tiny-Maya whispered.
-Hey Lily, it's Lucas. I'm going to be your brother; I can't wait to see you grow…-he looked at Maya who was biting her bottom lip trying not to cry-but let's stop talking about me. You need to get better so you can meet the rest of the group. We're going to be your family; we all love you so much and want you to get better. I honestly can say that you'll have the best family in the world. We have not two but four parents that love their children more than anything, they're Cory, Topanga, Katy and Shawn and they're great, although I have to warn you, Shawn and Cory will give you a hard time about dating but they'll get over it. Then we have Farkle, he's a genius with a big heart and Zay, he has a big mouth sometimes but you'll learn to love him. And of course Riley, I'm sure she'll be like your sister, she is…well she's a complete ray of sunshine. And here, with me is Maya, she's your sister. She's the greatest sister you could get, she's kind, beautiful, strong, fearless, funny and will do anything for those she loves and well, I'm pretty sure she already loves you so much. I'm so sure you're going to love your new family, they can be pretty weird sometimes but I'm so proud of being part of it.
He took a step backwards to give Maya some privacy.
-Hi Lily…-Maya said trying so hard to contain the tears-I'm Maya…I'm your sister…You have to get better, please…please…I know everybody thinks I'm strong but I'm not so I need you to be fine, okay? Please-she couldn't bare it any longer and burst into tears.
Lucas hugged her and led her to the door. It definitely had been one of the hardest moments in her life.
So that's it. I know it's short and maybe bad I'm really sorry but I didn't have the time to write it better...
I still hope you've liked it.
And now for the fun fact:
First of all I have to say that I don't have the slighlest idea of NBA, I don't even know if it's possible a game between the Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks. The thing is that I wanted it to be a game between a team from New York and a team from Texas. In the show the Knicks had been mentioned before so I picked them but with the Texan team I looked it up on the internet and I found three teams and I didn't know which to pick so I decided to go with the one that sounded more familiar to me, the San Antonio Spurs. BUT then I watched the Girl meets Money promo yesterday and LUCAS MENTIONS THE DALLAS MAVERICKS! So I thought it had to mean something and I changed the team hahahah. I just found really curious that they mention a basketball team from Texas a day before I write this.
Anyway, I really hope you've liked the chapter
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