Author's Note: Here's How Do I Get There From Here?! This is set in between Season 6 and Season 7 (which I will write after this). This is a Maya and Joshaya centric fanfic. There will be slight Riley/Andrew and KC/Farkle scenes, but it is primarily about Joshaya and Maya independently. Think of this fic as a movie. These chapters (unlike my other stories) are not episodes, so I will not be putting titles to them.
[July 18th, 2020]
Maya's POV
KC and Riley came over to help me pack for the trip. Aaron stayed in the kitchen with mom, Shawn, and the twins.
"I can't believe you're going to France!" Riley exclaimed, folding up a shirt. "With Uncle Josh."
"It's not that big of a deal," I said, not even believing myself.
"You're kidding, right?" KC asked. "You're going to Paris to be recognized for your art, Maya, that's big!"
"Can I talk to you alone?" I asked KC.
"Sure," she said.
"Riley?" I motion towards the door. Riley left, and I shut the door.
"So what's up?" KC asked.
"I mean it's awesome that I'm being recognized for my talent, but—"
"But?"
"I don't know," I said. "I don't know if it's my calling, you know?"
"This could be a sign that it is, Maya," she said. We kept our voices down, because we knew, no doubt, that Riley was probably listening at the door.
"I know, but what if there's something more?" I asked.
"Like what?"
"I don't know."
"Well whatever you decide to do, I'm behind you all the way, okay?" KC said.
"Thanks," I said.
"Unless it's morally wrong," she added.
I went to the door and opened it, not being surprised when Riles fell into the room.
"Hi," Riley said.
"Hey Honey," I said. "Trying to listen at the door again?"
"I couldn't hear anything," she said.
"I know."
"Anyways," KC said. "You're going to love Paris! It is so amazing!"
"You've been to Paris?" Riley asked her.
"Stuart and Jen paid for the honeymoon," she said. "That's where it was."
"So you said you get a suite, right?" Riley asked, directing her attention back to me.
"Yeah, we both have our own room," I said.
Josh's POV
I was in my old room at my parents' house. That's where I stayed after Farkle and KC got married. Farkle was helping me pack.
"You and Maya have got to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower," he said. "It's such an amazing view."
"Wouldn't that be a lot of money, though?" I asked, folding up a pair of pants and putting it in my suitcase.
"Actually it's like 9.43 in US dollars if you just take the elevator and don't take the stairs to the second floor. That's 8.50 euros. It's only 5 euros if you take the stairs to the second floor. KC and I took the stairs," he said. "Oh, don't forget to convert your US money to euros."
"I guess that's a lot cheaper than I thought," I said, zipping up my suitcase. "And I know, Fark."
"I hope you two have fun in Paris," he said with a warm smile.
"Thanks Farkle," I said.
"Not too much fun, though," he joked. I laughed a little.
"I'm sure we can wait another week," I said. We both smiled.
"Oh by the way, I have a question," he said.
"What would that be?"
"Are you ready to be a great uncle in like 7 months?"
"That is really weird to think about," I said. "But yeah, I guess. I'm really happy for them. Especially Andrew. He lost his dad when he was 14, and he's always wanted to be one. Now he gets that, and I couldn't be happier for him."
"Even if it's with your niece," Farkle pointed out.
"Yes," I laughed. "I would've liked for them to be married before that happened, but it happened. I'm happy that they're happy. That's all I've ever wanted for both of them."
"Who was his dad?" Farkle asked as we walked out to my car. I hugged my parents goodbye and we got into the car.
"His name was Eli," I said. "He was Jon's best friend. He taught Cory and Shawn, and he taught us."
We started heading to New York.
Maya's POV
"Let me help you with that," Shawn said, picking up my suitcase.
"Thanks," I said.
"Do you have your passport? ID? Money?" Mom asked me worriedly.
"Yes, mom," I said. "I'll be fine. We'll be fine." I motioned to Josh's car as he pulled up. Farkle got out. I leaned towards KC. "Did mom do this before you left your Honeymoon?"
"Big time," she said with a laugh.
"Okay, okay," mom said. "I know you'll be fine. I love you, Baby Girl." She hugged me.
"Love you too, mom," I said.
"Hey Katy," Josh said after he got out of the car.
"Hey Josh," she said. She gave him a hug and whispered something to him.
"Ready to go?" He asked me.
"Yeah," I said.
"Have fun," KC said.
"Thanks," we said.
We got into the car and left for the airport.
"What did she whisper to you?" I asked.
"She said 'keep her safe'," he said smiling. I smiled too.
Riley's POV
I watched the light change as the sun was going down while looking out the Bay Window.
"I can't wait for you two to see how beautiful the sunset is," I said to my unborn children.
"Who are you talking to?" Mom asked.
"The twins," I said. "I'm telling them about how amazing the sunset is." She smiled.
"Have you and Andrew thought of any names?"
"Yeah," I said. "Topanga Penelope and Eli Gabriel."
"Aww! You're naming her after me?" She asked.
"Yeah," I said, smiling.
Josh's POV
We got to our seats and the intercom said we were about to takeoff.
"You ready?" I asked, holding my hand out for her to take.
"Yeah," she said, taking my hand.