Lucas knew that he should not be enjoying this so much, he was such a selfish boy... but how could he stop himself from smiling while seeing Maya's joyful expression and knowing that he was the one who put it there.
It's been a month since Maya and Lucas had started dating, they've decided to keep it a secret right now as they did not want the whole mess that will come from being the first couple of their grade. Not to mention Riley was still mad at Lucas for lying for so long. However, they won't keep it like that for much longer, they've learned from their mistakes and know that honesty is usually the best option.
They've spent every day after school, during their first week as a couple, at Lucas' house doing homework and studying for a history test they had. But more importantly they got to know each other better. They even played twenty questions for that.
You like New York city in the daytime
I like New York city in the nighttime
You say you like sleeping with the air off
I don't, I need it on
You like the light coming through the windows
I sleep late, so I just keep 'em all closed
You ignore the music on the radio
I don't, I sing-a-long
I don't ask for you to change, baby no no no
And you don't ask for me to change
"Do you prefer New York city in the daytime or nighttime?" Lucas had asked Maya one afternoon after finishing their homework.
"Nighttime. You?" she had replied.
"Daytime. What about the music at the radio? Do you sing along? I mostly ignore it" he had commented.
"Of course, I sing along!" Maya had exclaimed, offended by the question "Do you sleep with the windows closed or do you prefer them opened?"
"I like seeing the light coming through the windows, let me guess you like them closed" Lucas joked amusedly.
"I do!" Maya chuckled lightly "Don't judge! I have cold blood even in a sweater! Not all of us can be on a t-shirt while it's cold outside" they both laughed at that "We are both very different"
Tell me how we're not alike
But we work so well and we don't even know why
Funny how the stars crossed right
'Cause we work so well and we don't even know why
You can call it fire and ice
But we work so well and we don't even know why
We don't even know why, no no
We don't even know why, no no no
No no no no
We like it in the daytime
We like it in the end of time
No no no no
We like it in the daytime
We like it in the end of time
Cold outside and you're just in a t-shirt
I have cold blood even in a sweater
You start your night sippin' by the kilo
I don't, I know you know
"Yet, we work so well and we don't even know why" had replied her boyfriend.
"Oh! That's great for a song!" Maya had exclaimed "Do you mind me using that phrase?"
I don't ask for you to change, baby no no no
And you don't ask for me to change
Tell me how we're not alike
But we work so well and we don't even know why
Funny how the stars crossed right
'Cause we work so well and we don't even know why
You can call it fire and ice
But we work so well and we don't even know why
We don't even know why, no no (no no no)
We don't even know why, no no no
No no no no
We like it in the daytime (we don't even know)
We like it in the end of time (we don't even know)
No no no no We like it in the daytime
(We don't even know, know, know, know, know, know, know, know, know)
They've spent the rest of the day working and many following days working on Maya's, no, their's new song.
Somehow we end up on the same side
And you wouldn't think that we'd be alright
Even our eyes are different colors, but we see fine
Somehow we end up on the same side (up on the same side)
And you wouldn't think that we'd be alright (think that we'd be alright)
Even our eyes are different colors, but we see fine
tell me how we're not alike
But we work so well and we don't even know why ('cause we work so well and we don't even know why, why)
Funny how the stars crossed right 'cause we work so well and we don't even know why
You can call it fire and ice
But we work so well and we don't even know why ('cause we work so well and we don't even know why, why)
We don't even know why, no no
We don't even know why, no no no
No no no no
We like it in the daytime (oh)
We like it in the end of time (we don't even know why)
No no no no
We like it in the daytime
We like it in the nighttime
Lucas did take Maya once out for a drink. It was sweet at first, both enjoying their milkshakes, though at the same time awkward. It was the first date for both of them and they did not know how to act, until Maya spilled the drink on Lucas. At first they both froze stunned at the girl's action, until the boy smiled mischievously before spilling his own drink all over her. They were both kicked out of course, but they left with smiles on their faces because that's what they were: crazy, silly, mischievous and dorky. They took a picture to commemorate the date.
Today, Saturday, was the second date between the pair- a small celebration of one month of dating. Maya prepared a picnic basket for Lucas, while he bought Maya a couple tickets for a exhibit at the MoMA.
"Lucas..." she murmured, big smile on her face as she uncharacteristically twirled around the big hall of the museum, eyes filled with gratitude and affection "This is amazing... thank you so much"
She then stepped closer to him and slowly, but determinately, stood on her tip toes to give him a light kiss on his lips. Lucas was stunned at first before snapping out of it and kissing her back. It was their first kiss, it was awkward and tentative but magical and sweet at the same time. Once they parted they were both blushing madly but they were smiling too.
They held hands and began looking around the exhibit. Lucas loved hearing Maya talk so excitedly about art, it seems like she had been going to the national library and taking out some art books to learn more about the technique behind the master pieces she so much loves.
"I still can't believe your dad got my mom a role at a T.V show" Maya commented as they were grabbing a bite at the museum's cafeteria.
"My dad did not get her the role" protested Lucas "He simply got her an audition, she got the role on her own effort"
"A mom of two mischievous twins, the new ABC comedy" she murmured in disbelief more to herself than anything "She isn't even a guest actress or a secondary, she is part of the main cast!"
"We have to wait and see if they show continues, but even if it doesn't that role itself will open many doors for your mom" Lucas added.
"Yes, it will... thank you" Maya smiled at him "With that income thing will be much easier at home"
"Not to mention that you won't have to continue your cupcake job during the summer. Dad and Mom said they will pay for your art course during the summer and my brother will give you a ticket for an exhibit. No is not an accepted answer!" Lucas stopped her when she was about to protest "They love you like a daughter and sister, let them have their fun spoiling you. But if you insist, take it as a birthday gift from them. The money you get from you gigs keep it for college and for your art supplies. Ok?"
"Ok" huffed Maya, but her eyes were shinning in giddiness "Lucas" she called out, suddenly getting serious "Tomorrow we will tell Riley, we can't keep this from her any longer"
"I know" he sighed, eyes dropping on his sandwich "How do you think she will take it"
"I don't know... she normally would have already forgave you, but I am the one who usually makes her see that the world it's not black and white. I've not done it yet as I was afraid she will notice our relationship" Maya replied.
"Well, whatever comes we will face it together" Lucas assured her, determinately, before giving her a teasing smile "Are you ready for tonight? Your mamma will be joining us"
"Of course, I am! Why will be a great success" Maya responded with confidence.
"Of course it will be" Lucas replied, amusedly but with certainty.