Hi! Wow its been a while. I keep making promises I cant keep Im sorry ): I'm only in my senior year in high school and Im working while trying to do my school work online and Im applying to colleges right now so Im so busy and Im sorry. Thank you for everyone who is still reading my story. I hope you like this chapter and the format is so weird Im not sure why lol so please excuse that and please excuse any grammar or spelling mistakes. Also trigger warning! There's sexual talk. Review, Fav and Follow.
Riley's POV
Today I was finally hanging out with Maya. Alone. Which I never thought would happen again but here we are. We were both already at my house picking movies, setting up snacks, ordering food, and setting up our sleeping bags. I was getting so emotional but I couldn't let it show. I mean how couldn't I get emotional? It almost felt like we were still in High School. She did the same thing she did back then. She would come in, greet my parents, tussle with Auggie for a little bit and then go in my fridge.
"Maya-" My mom cautioned as she saw Maya pull out a beer.
Maya put on an evil smirk
"Right...never mind."
"What was that Topanga? Oh right. I'm not a teenager anymore." Maya teased my mom before popping the top off.
"Guess I'm just not used to you being here. It's been years. Last time you were here you were 18."
"Yup and now you no longer can try to bust me for taking a sip of alcohol, right Riley?" She called me over. I laughed and rolled my eyes, "Right so I guess I'll get one too." I smiled going to the fridge.
"Can I get some?" Auggie questioned.
"Go to your room." My dad pushed him away.
"I'll be in there Auggie." Maya joked.
"No she won't." My mom said.
We laughed as we watched him walk away, "So what are you ladies planning on doing today? And by the way can I just say seeing you two together here makes me more than happy."
"Yeah. Seeing you two grow up together and then seeing you two hate each other was a lot. I hated it. I'm glad things are finally going back to the way it should be. It takes time and patience."
We nodded and smiled at each other, "We're just gonna have a sleepover in my room. Watch movies, eat and you know. Talk." I told her.
"Sounds fun. Is Kimberly joining you?"
Kimberly… I had no idea where she was. I didn't expect her to stay in the house the whole time we were here but I hated how she was always gone the same time Daniel was.. Kimberly was angry with me but I didn't care. I wasn't trying to replace her with Maya. I just wanted Maya back as my friend but she didn't take that lightly. She kind of stormed out on me when I told her we were having a sleepover.
"No." I said.
"Oh okay. Well you ladies go on then. We'll be in our room if you need anything,"
Maya and I nodded and went back into my room. I was still worried about Daniel and Kimberly but I was happy because having Maya over felt so good. I couldn't explain it. It just felt normal and I could tell she was comfortable too. It wasn't really awkward anymore.
"So…" I said, "What do you wanna do first?" I questioned.
"Well I don't know. We can put on the movie now."
I nodded before turning on Netflix. We decided we were gonna watch the Kissing Booth 2. I love movies like the kissing booth because it reminds me of how things were in high school. We were always falling in love in strange ways and I happened to fall in love with Lucas. It was always fun but now that we were adults life was miserable. I know Im only in my early twenties but I haven't had a really good time in awhile.
A few hours passed and I began to get tired.
"What part are you at?" I yawned.
"Always falling asleep before me." She rolled her eyes, "don't sleep yet please we have so much to talk about." she jumped up excited.
Maya was excited to talk to me? I was happy about that. But she was right, we did have a lot of stuff to talk about.
"What do you wanna talk about?" I asked.
"Hmmm I don't know. Let's start with boyfriends. How'd you get with Daniel?" She asked me.
"Well I had just transferred to my new school and he was always there. I knew that he liked me but I didnt wanna rush into anything, but then…"
"Then what?" She smirked wanting to know more.
"One night I honestly was just really lonely. I was thinking about what happened with you guys and to distract myself I invited him over and then.."
"Then you had sex."
"Yeah." I laughed.
"I never knew Riley Matthews was into hookups and one night stands."
"Oh my god tell me about it. I couldn't believe myself after it happened but after that he had even more feelings for me and instead of rejecting him like I always did I finally decided to say yes and I went on a date with him.
"Wow that's interesting and hot."
"Not as interesting as what you're about to tell me. Maya...how the HELL did you and Josh start dating?" I looked at her in disbelief.
She laughed, "I really wish you were there. I couldn't believe it was happening. When you left I was so...broken. I felt betrayed. I had fallen into depression. Losing someone is harder than what people think. It felt like you died. I thought I was never gonna talk to you again. That's how I felt everyday and then one day my sadness had gotten worse and Josh was there to try to make me feel better. I thought it was only because Topanga had forced him to talk to me but he noticed how different I was when you left. We were outside my window at my place looking at the city lights and I had gotten too emotional and kissed him."
"Oh my god." I smiled.
"And Riley he didn't push me away or anything. He let me kiss him. When I pulled away and apologized he told me I didn't need to apologize and when I asked him if he liked it he said yes. Thennnn…"
"Thennnn?"
"I asked him if I could do it again and we just sat there making out."
"Oh my god." I said again speechless.
"I KNOW RIGHT. After that we began hanging out and sneaking around on the down low. We weren't sure about how Topanga or Cory would feel so we just never told them. Then obviously we told them and we dated all throughout college and now here we are. About to get married."
"You guys sound like a fairytale." I told her.
"We are. I'm going to admit we aren't perfect. This is my first relationship and this is his most serious. We fought and broke up something but we've learned. We're better than before and engaged."
"And that's all that matters." I smiled.
"It's been the best years of my life with him."
"How did he ask you out? How did he propose?"
"He asked me to pick pumpkins with him. He was a little hesitant to admit his feelings for me at first but then he finally decided to man up. When he proposed to me it was during my senior year. He proposed to me the day before christmas while we were at this big beautiful snow place and I said yes. We immediately started planning. We moved together three months later and now were here. Officially about to get married.
"Wow." I smiled.
*Trigger Warning- Sex Talk*
"And let me just tell you that the sex is amazi-"
"Ok woah lets not forget this is my uncle." I shook my head in disgust.
"Right." She laughed.
"He was your first time wasn't he?"
Maya always told me she wasn't a virgin in high school but I was positive she only said that to look cool.
"Yes but you better not tell anyone that."
"Mhmm I knew it.."
"Speaking of sex...since were having girl talk you might as well spill the tea."
"The tea on what?" I asked.
"Is he better than Lucas?"
"Oh." I chuckled.
"I'm sorry if that was too personal…"
"No you're fine." I told her.
Was Daniel better than Lucas? The answer was so obvious that I didnt even wanna answer it. Daniel and Lucas were different in bed.
"No...he's not unfortunately but don't tell him that I said that. He'd definitely be hurt."
"What's the difference between them?" She asked me.
Everything I wanted to say.
"Sometimes Daniel likes quick sex and I dont like that. He likes to hop straight into penetration and he knows that I like foreplay but he seems to not care so. Lucas..he always made sure I.."
"Orgasmed?"
"Yeah. I've never orgasmed with Daniel.."
"REALLY? NEVER?"
"Never but it's okay. Sex doesnt matter that much in a relationship."
"It does matter Riley. You should tell him to change his ways and definity as soon as possible."
"I'll keep that in mind." I shrugged knowing that I was not going to do that.
"Are you in love with him?: She asked.
"I am." I told her.
"Do you think he and Kimberly would actually do something like that to you?"
I sighed. I wish I could say no.
"He was obsessed with her Maya..When we first started seeing each other I was trying to get over Lucas and he was trying to get over Kimberly and I didnt know that until we started becoming best friends. I mean Maya they were best friends as kids like we were. He's always gonna have that sort of attachment to her I think especially since she's always around."
"So why'd they stop being friends?"
"He told me it's because she hurt him but I think it's deeper than that. I just don't get why they need to hide them becoming friends again. I would love it if they become friends."
"What if it's something else."
"I really hope not Maya."
"I hope not either. Don't wanna see you hurt."
I'm really glad Maya saisd that, especially after I hurt her..
"Thank you Maya." I smiled.
"No problem. Now let's not think about anything negative. Let's have a drink." She smiled, getting the white claw off the dresser. I honestly felt happy with Maya. Things were just so different. When we were teenagers we would sit here and obsess over celebrities or do each other's nails. Now we're adults drinking alcohol and talking about sex. We had talked about a lot of things but not the main thing I wanted to talk about. Lucas.
"So…" I took a sip of my drink.
"Yeah?" She wondered.
"How was Lucas when he first found out I was coming to New York." I chuckled.
"Quiet."
"Quiet?" I asked.
"Yeah...it's not like we were gonna stop you from coming. Josh is your family but Lucas he was quiet for a few days. I could tell he was nervous and Payge could too which is why you were such a threat to her when you arrived. He was so nervous he left the first day you came. It's hard seeing someone who caused you a lot of pain you know?"
I nodded with guilt, "What happened with him Maya?"
"I'm sorry Riley but that's not my story to tell."
I nodded, "I know. I understand."
If she couldn't even straight up tell me then it must've been personal and bad which made me feel 10x worse than I already did.
"I'm so sorry I hurt you Maya. I was..so stressed and depressed. I felt like I had no way out of the situation. I didn't even know what to do."
"I just can't believe you blocked us on everything. You made it seem so easy. I would've never done that to you."
"I know Maya. I still can't believe I did that to you guys. If I could change the past I could but I can't. That's why I want you to know that I'm truly sorry and I would like it if we could try to go back to how things were."
"Can I even trust you again? I don't wanna get hurt."
"Of course you can trust me Maya."
"Are you sure about that? Trying to get back to how things were is gonna take some time. What if we get close before you leave back to Canada. WHats gonna happen while you're there?"
Canada...Sometimes I forget I live there. Sometimes it feels like I never left New York. Even though everything I have is back in Canada, New York still feels like my home. I'm 22, finally done with college, about to start a serious career. I'm about to start my life and what if I didnt wanna start it in Canada. What if I wanna stay here?
"Canada…ummm." I sighed.
"Yeah...how are we gonna be best friends when you're in another country. I feel like if we ever get into a fight you're going to block me again."
"No Maya. Of course not. Honestly don't worry about that." I groaned, putting my face in my hands.
"Are you okay? You just had a whole mood change." She asked me.
"Maya what if I stayed in New York. I mean, I'm done with college and I no longer feel the need to stay with my parents."
"Riley...you literally have everything back in Canada."
"Like what?" I asked.
"I don't know like Kimberly and the love of your life?"
Did I really have them though?
"Yeah." I looked down fondling around with my hands.
"Look at me. If Daniel is really the sweet guy you told me about he wouldn't cheat on you and if Kimberly is really the best friend you told me about she wouldn't do that to you. I know a situation like this scares you but you should find out the truth before deciding where you wanna stay after the wedding okay?"
I nodded and smiled. She was right. I did wanna come back to New York but it was my anxiety pushing me to make a decision like that.
"I know what would take your mind off Kimberly and Daniel."
"What will?" I asked.
"What if you Lucas and I all hang out. Go out to eat or something."
My eyes wided. Was I ready to hang out with Lucas? I always imagine me and Lucas becoming friends again but how was that even gonna happen. He hated me. He was already going through so much and I didnt wanna make his life any worse.
"Are you that's a good idea?"
"Why wouldn't it be? It's time to move on from the past right?"
"I mean yeah." I told her.
"Okay then. How about I text him right now." She stood up picking up the phone.
"Maya are you drunk?"
She laughed, "No. I promise this is a sober decision. Once he sees I'm trying to move on maybe he'll wanna move on too and besides if not I'll convince him." She went to his name.
I sat there in silence while waiting for his response.
"We're hanging out. We're gonna go get a drink. I'm sure alcohol will calm the tension between you guys. Besides it helps with him."
"Why do you need help with him?" I questioned.
"Don't ask. I just need to watch his liquor intake and this is my perfect chance to do that."
I nodded and kept it at that, "So he agreed to meet with us?"
"Not yet, but I didn't ask. I told him. Lucas wouldn't say no to me. Not after everything I've done for him."
I bit my lip. I was actually going to be hanging out with Lucas. Not throwing shots at each other each meeting or avoiding each other every time we had to be around each other. We were actually going to be in the same place together talking and getting along...hopefully.