Chapter two
"Maya!" Erin called out running towards me. I was standing at my locker. Erin was our cheer captain, and I got close with her over the years.
"Hey Erin!" She smiled at me all bubbly and leaned on my locker's neighbour.
"So did you get your jersey?"
"Oh shit I forgot! I asked Zay for his. I'll get it when I see him. "
For the last football game of the year the cheerleaders wear a player's jersey during the game. It was tradition and I almost always wore Zay's because it wasn't too big on me,
"Oh! Um see this is why I came to check on you. I swear I saw Victoria with his jersey in her bag. So I would double check with him and if he doesn't have his you're going to have to find one ASAP."
"Oh. Okay thanks for telling me!"
"No Problemo! Part of my job description, hurry and talk to the boys they're waiting for the bus I think. The second last game is today and the big game is tomorrow!"she exclaimed giving me a hug and walking away.
I saw Zay, Lucas, Billy, Riley and Sarah, who was now Billy's girlfriend, all crowded around Lucas's locker. The boys were wearing their away game jerseys. I marched up to the group and looked Lucas in the eye. He was leaning, his back on his locker. I bit my lip before taking the hem of his jersey and feeling the material.
"Take this off, I need it. " he smirked leaning into me
"Oh! Are we stripping now?" I rolled my eyes with a smile
"You wish." I was now trailing my hand up his chest. He bit his lip and put his hand on mine
"You know it babe," he said with a wink and a goofy smile I know that I was returning.
"Get a room, god damn it!" Zay said with a chuckle. His voice bringing me out of my daze by then the group seemed to join in with Zay's chuckle. I saw Riley smile a nervous smile and I kicked myself in the head mentally, I just full out flirted with the guy she was in love with. Shit, I'm terrible friend. I took a step back from him.
"Um yea. Getting a room with Ranger Rick would be the last thing I ever want to do," Okay maybe that's a lie but I'm sure that should reassure Riley.
"That's not what you said last night. We had a lot of fun did we not?" My eyes widened at his comment.
"Shit, Friar. You never told us you tapped one of the hottest girls in school" Billy said. Riley looked a little paler. An unreadable, cold expression took over her face.
"Oh see, that's cause he didn't. Have you been dreaming about me again Huckleberry? it's not healthy." his grin widened
"Always dreaming, and never really cared about my health when it came to you " he replied smoothly.
"I think I just barfed a little," Zay said putting a finger in his mouth, Billy chuckled wrapping an arm around his girlfriend. Riley's expression didn't change.
"Seriously, I need your jersey."
""It's all yours."
"Since when did you wear Lucas's jerseys?" Riley asked her tone light and playful but I knew her well enough to know it was anything but.
"Never, I just need to wear a jersey for cheerleading for the big game tomorrow as part of the uniform. I asked a good friend of mine for his but he gave it to Victoria so I'm stuck asking Hopalong for his..."I explained even though I didn't owe her an explanation. I felt guilty for reasons I couldn't explain. I saw Zay wince.
"In my defence, I've been trying to ask her out for a while and she came up to me. I thought you would understand," he said with a shrug
"So you blew me off for a date?"
"Basically and now you can wear Lucas's" he said waggling his eyebrows causing Billy to chuckle, and Sarah to grin. I rolled my eyes and turned back to Lucas.
"Take it off! I don't have all day!" His eyes widened.
"Right now? Right here?" I nodded, I saw Zay and Billy exchange smirks and heard Sarah giggle.
"Can't I go change and then give you the jersey?"
"Where's the fun in that? Give us a show!" He rolled his eyes
"I don't know how to give you a show, that's Farkle territory" he said with a smirk taking a step towards with me.
" hmm mhh okayyyyy but I think you're not too bad on putting on a show yourself. " What the hell am I saying? I need to stop this blatant flirting with him god damn. He grinned rolling his eyes before saying,
"I'll bring the jersey. Are we still on for tonight?"
"Yes! Without you I would fail chemistry" I exclaimed. That put a satisfying smile on his face.
"Woah Friar, Did she just reveal her undying love for you?" Zay teased
"Awh what a story to tell the kids." Billy joined in. I saw Lucas roll his eyes as I punched Zay in the shoulder.
"Speaking of kids, we have to get to family studies the first bell rang. We have two minutes to get!" Sarah spoke up
"Adios amigos" Zay said as he walked off with Riley to their english class. Billy, Lucas, Sarah and I had class together so we all walked off together.
*Later that evening*
"Hey!" Lucas said as he climbed through my window. I looked up from my painting and smiled at him. I watched as he placed his jersey on my night stand and took a seat on my bed. He waited patiently as I finished up my painting. I left my room to get my books and returned to find him sitting crosslegged with his chemistry textbook on his lap opened to the right lesson. In about an hour I was fed up with this.
"ugh I really hate this" I said pinching the bridge of my nose
"Why?"
"Cause it just doesn't make sense to me, Lucas"
"you only think that way because you keep telling yourself it's hard. Maya you worked hard this semester, You know all of this. You just need to believe in yourself and be patient. It'll make more sense if you just go over it a couple times."
"So you excited for tomorrow's game?" he sighed
"Maya, this is important. The Chem exam is in two weeks."
"Please Huckleberry, Can we just take a break?"
"sure, I'll order a pizza"
"Make it an extra large, I think my mom and Shawn will be home for dinner"
"Okay, I'll get some sides too then" After he ordered dinner, I texted Shawn telling him to pick it was a normal occurrence. Lucas staying for dinner and ending up spending the night because my mother hated the subways at night. He was around so often he ended up taking the bottom drawer of my dresser filling it with his own clothes and I kept an extra blanket and pillow in my room.
"So the big game?"
"Yea I'm excited.. but kinda scared too."
"Why? You're the best player on the team."
"I don't know, I can't afford to mess up."
"you won't, I'm positive" I gave him a reassuring smile placing my hand on his knee.
"Did you notice anything weird about Riley today?" he asked me. Well, that was an odd topic change.
"What do you mean? Define weird."
"well after school she was distant and I don't know just weird"
"oh um I think maybe it was our little altercation before 4th period"
"The jersey thing? oh come on, she knows we were just messing around"
"I think she felt uncomfortable, you know her best friend and the guy she was in love with. I know I would hate it"
"Can you stop that?" he asked harshly. I was a little taken aback by his outburst, and confused. what the hell? I took my hand off his knee.
"Stop what?"
"Not that" he said looking down at my hand
"But the whole guy she's in love with thing. Please."
"Um okay.. why are you so upset?"
"Cause she's not in love with me Maya. And I'm not in love with her. I'm telling you right now Riley and I will never happen. Ever." I looked at him in disbelief
"Calm down cowboy, why not?"
"Cause I don't like her like that, and I can't see her like that anymore. We don't work well together like that. We tried it out and it was a mess." They tried it out once in grade 9. Who the hell knows how to date in grade 9 anyway? Ok, so most of the grade knew but that's not the point here. The point is Riley was perfect for Lucas and he was perfect for her.
"Is there someone else?" It hurts asking him that, and I don't know why it does.
"No. Yes. I don't know" It's not that hard of a question to answer.
"Who?"
"I can't tell you that." I looked at him being even more confused than I was before. Lucas and I might not be best friends but i'd like to think we do trust each other enough to disclose this information.
"Why not?"
"Cause I can't." I looked into his green eyes, they were trying to tell me something but I couldn't understand what.
"okay, let's just go back to studying then." he sighed before opening the textbook up again. In about half an hour, I heard the front door open.
"Maya, we're home with dinner." My mom called out,
"Is Lucas joining us?"
"Yes, Mom give us a minute." I said shoving my books into my bag and then Lucas and I went to the dining room.
"You know I think you two should move into my apartment" Shawn stated, after giving me a hug and punching Lucas's shoulder.
"And why is that?" My mom asked him,
"Well, because I spend most of my time in New York here. And I'm still paying for my condo which is too big for one guy and well yeah."
"Hmm..Do we want to watch a movie during dinner or sit at the table?" My mom asked the group obviously changing the subject.
"movie." we all said in unison.
"movie it is, Maya go set-up a movie and Lucas and Shawn bring the food into the family room" My mom ordered.
We watched the movie and ate dinner, this was something we were used to and I loved it. It gave me a sense of security. Is it sad something as small as dinner and a movie with my Mom, Shawn and Lucas made me feel safe?
"Are ya'll coming to the game tomorrow?" Lucas asked my mom and Shawn
"I'll try, it's your last game." My mom answered
"I can't, have a lot of paperwork because I'm flying out to Orlando in two days" Lucas nodded. Halfway throughout the movie somehow I ended up lying down on the couch with my head in Lucas's lap. He was mindlessly playing with my hair. Mom and Shawn were cuddled up on the loveseat. I felt my eyelids droop.
"Is she sleeping?" I heard Shawn's voice but it seemed so far away
"I'm not sure, I think so. Either that or she doesn't want to get up and walk to her room" Lucas replied with a chuckle
"Are you staying over Lucas? It's getting late and I don't trust the subway" My mom said
"Um if you don't mind ma'am"
"Of course not. I'll call Maddy, is the couch okay?"
"Yes, thank you."
"Ok night Lucas get your blanket and pillow from Maya's room" Shawn advised
"night guys" he said gently lifting my head and placing it on the couch. I felt him wrap his arms around me picking me up bridal style letting my head rest on his Shoulder gently. He walked into my room and placed me in bed tucking me in. Then he kissed my forehead whispered goodnight and left my room.
*the next day*
"I don't think it's a good idea Shawn"
"And why is that Katy? We practically live together anyway!"
"I don't need you inflict some type of false hope in Maya"
"False hope? Are you kidding? I think it's pretty clear I'm here to stay."
"I'm not having this discussion with you right now."
"I'll be gone for the next two weeks, I think we need to have this discussion right now"
"No."
I heard Katy and Shawn bickering in the kitchen. I silently got ready putting on black skinny jeans with Lucas's jersey. I looked around my room for a pair of black jean shorts to change into for the game. I found it and stuffed it into my bag along with my books. I tied my hair up in two Dutch braids and left my room.
"Morning mom, Shawn" I said brightly hoping they would think I wasn't listening in on their heated discussion.
"Morning baby girl!"
"Morning sunshine! I'm leaving so I'll see you when I get back from work tonight."
"Oh, alright see you then!" I said giving him a hug before he walked up to my Mom kissing her on the cheek. Then he left the apartment.
"You excited for the game, honey?"
"Um yes, we have some new stunts planned it's soooo cool!"
"I'm going to take a late lunch so I can come watch, I'm sure you'll do great! Just don't get hurt." She said with a chuckle
"When have I ever gotten hurt? And Um did Lucas leave already?"
"Yea he left pretty early, saying something about early practice and getting his jersey from home" I nodded.
"So how's being the fake girlfriend?" I laughed
"Um really easy actually, I told you about the dinner and it's not like we act like we're together at school or here or anything."
"Yea you're right, my friends just let me fall asleep on their lap and play with my hair and carry me to bed and tuck me in. And you know I have study dates with them and go out with. Just them." she sarcastically
"Oh please, we've always been like that. And I'm pretty sure I do the same with Zay and Farkle."
"I don't know Maya, but ever think maybe the reason you two worked so well as this fake couple is because I don't know you two kinda act like a real couple minus the kissing and schmoozing. LIke you guys are practically married from the bickering to flirting. " I looked at her with annoyance
"I have no idea what you're talking about it." I huffed, She put her hands up in surrender before saying,
"Okay honey,nice jersey by the way."
"I originally asked for Zay's and he gave it to someone else so I needed Lucas's."
" Never asked for an explanation, it looks good though. " I rolled my eyes.
"Thanks. Ok I'm going to take breakfast on the go! bye mum, love you" I said taking a muffins that she baked this morning and kissing her cheek before leaving to Riley's.
"Knock knock" I said before entering her room through the window.
"Which one is cuter?" Riley was holding out two outfits. One with a pink skirt and white top and the other a white skirt with a blouse. I inspected the clothes in silence for a few minutes.
"For the game?" She nodded
"Hmm, neither." I said walking to her closet,
"Try this!" I said taking out her deep red high waisted pants with a white frilly blouse.
"Yay ! I like it. " she said taking off her clothes to replace the ones I just handed to her.
"Has Lucas been acting weird?" She asked me as she went into the bathroom to do her makeup. I followed her sitting on the counter. Why do they both think that they're acting weird?
" Um define weird?" I asked her what I asked Lucas.
"I don't know, he's been distant lately have you noticed? Like he's not hanging out with the rest of the group as much. " By the rest of the group, Riley meant her. So they were both being distant with each other. I swear these two need to communicate.
" Probably cause his whole family is home. and the wedding is coming up."
"I don't know he's been off. "
"He seems fine."
"I just hope that I didn't do anything wrong and make him him get distant from me or anything. And like we've been dealing for three years and I've never met anyone in his family. I've never even been to his house." There goes that guilt again.
"Riley, that doesn't mean anything,I'm sure nothing's wrong." Though something was wrong according to Lucas. According to him Riley and him will never happen. But I couldn't tell her that for three reasons. One, it would break her heart. Two, he trusted me enough to tell me that last night. Three, I seriously doubt that they won't happen, like Riley said they've been an unofficial thing for three years.
"How was the tutor session yesterday? He was okay?"
"Yea he was fine."
"I don't get why you don't let Farkle,Smackle or me tutor you"
"Cause Isadora doesn't like sarcastic comments, Farkle talks in a complicated language, and you aren't patient sweetie" I explained
"And Lucas is?"
"He's not bothered by my comments,explains it in a easy way to understand and is super patient with me through all the fits I put him through" Riley sighed
"But I love you not him so in the end I think you win" Riley expression brightened
"True! The jersey's cute, but you're drowning in it, let's fix that" she said, taking out a hair tie and motioning for me to turn around. So I hopped off the counter and turned. She got on her knees tying the jersey in the back and tucking it behind the jersey itself. We looked in the mirror.
"We're cute!" I said, as I knew we both put extra effort into our appearance today.
"Oh yea, so cute!" Riley said taking her phone out to take a picture. I posed kissing her cheek.
"Girls! Hurry up or you're going to miss the subway!" Topanga called from the kitchen. We walked out of the bathroom and made our way to the living room.
*at school*
"ok I feel terrible about leaving you on your own and all but I have a Stuco heads meeting before homeroom so I gotta run. See you later peaches!" Riley said after walking me to my locker and deciding to bolt off. About two minutes after she left, Jessica Stanley, one of the cheerleaders walked up to me. She too was wearing a jersey and opted for blue jean shorts instead.
"Hey Maya!"
"Morning Jess!"
"You did bring shorts right?"
"Oh yea they're in my bag"
"cool,soooo " She asked me with a smirk. I looked at her confused
"Sooo?"
"You two decided to go official?" Ok now I'm really lost. Sure sometimes I blanked out of conversations but this time I have no idea what she's saying and I was paying attention.
"What are you talking about?"
"You and Friar?" we were talking about Lucas?
"What about us?"
"Are you finally dating?" I looked at her as if she had a third eye
"what? no. we aren't together." I said. what did my mom say about us acting like a real couple?
"Sorry, I just assumed considering you're wearing his jersey and you usually wears Matt's or Zay's"
"They gave it to someone else." I said and I felt a blush rising to my cheeks
"sorry, you guys would be cute though. I thought you two finally beat around the bush and got together." I gave her a tight smile and shook my head feeling myself get pinker by the minute.
"oh well, oh and you guys are matching by the way" She said nodding her head to the boys standing down the hall. And sure enough Lucas was wearing his jersey with black boys saw me so the three walked up to my locker as Jessica left. Lucas looked at me with horror.
"You're wearing the same outfit as me, you're gonna have to go home and change." he said seriously as Farkle and Zay chuckled. I couldn't help but smile,
"ugh you're such a dork." He scowled
"I'm serious Maya, I was here first so you gotta go." he said pointing to the door.
"well, considering I look better than you, and rock this outfit. You should go change." I said poking his chest.
"You know Luke, I can't argue with her logic. She's hot." Zay said with a wink, putting his arm over my shoulders.
"Yea, you know she looks fantastic in everything. So don't even bother trying." Farkle told him putting a hand on his shoulder as he shook his head.
"Sorry for not telling you I was leaving this morning, and my phone died so I couldn't message you… do you have a charger?"I smiled at him and nodded turning my back to him so he can reach into my backpack to get a charger.
"Thanks, I'll give it back whenever" I nodded
"I can't wait for the game!" I told them
"Are you coming to watch buddy?" Zay asked Farkle.
"ah yea Riley and I will be there."
"What about Smackle?" Lucas asks
"Yea, where is Smackle?" I asked looking at Farkle.
"Why do you think I would know where she is?" He asked us harshly before turning to leave without saying goodbye. The three of us watched Farkle walk away.
"That's not normal right? Like even for Farkle." Zay said
"Yea are we missing something?"
"You would think he would know where his girlfriend is. Do you think there's trouble in paradise?" Lucas asked
"Oh please, Farkle has been with Smackle longer than he's known you two losers. If anything is going on, they'll fix it. Because they're so totally in love. I'm sure whatever problem they have it isn't worth losing each other. They understand each other, and they went through so much to be together. I know for a fact that she's been in love with him since grade 7. and he obviously loves her if he was ready to divorce Riley and me and sure it might not be easy they'll be fine though. " The boys looked at each other before bursting into laughter.
"what? What's so funny?"
"You!" Zay chortled
"Awh you're a romantic. The Maya Hart 'don't look me in the eyes' is a true Romantic." Lucas told me while squishing my cheeks. My jaw dropped as I looked at them both who went back into another fit of laughter.
"I am not a romantic."
"I'm sorry to inform you but you love the chocolates and the flowers and the grand gestures don't ya? That just blew your 'I don't believe in love' sham" Zay said with a smirk
"Yeah, you're secretly a true romantic. You like those sappy-ass movies and sweet love songs and poetry. Hell, I bet you have your wedding planned. So tell me babe where are we getting married?" Lucas asked me, I guess my expression was funny because the boys lost it completely. I stood there patiently waiting for them to stop laughing.
"One, I am not a romantic. Two, we are never ever getting married. Three, if I hear anyone talking about how I am a secret romantic I will personally hand you your asses. Bye bye boys" I said walking through them to my first class of the day still hearing their laughter in the background
*Game*
"THIS IS THE LAST GAME OF THE YEARRRR!" the announcer rumbled, I heard the crowd go wild. We haven't started but I already feel a rush of adrenaline.
"WE HAVE OUR PHOENIXES " the Announcer paused as our half of the field went crazy. That was our cue to go on. We followed the mascot. I went in doing three back flips. I stood behind Missy and Erin stepping back before doing a cartwheel into their hands they lifted me up with ease. We got into a formation known as the "lift and elevator" where I get lifted up to chin level by my two bases(Erin and Missy) and pose. Then I do a backflip to the ground hoping not to die As they throw me into the air. We heard the cheers as one by one the Flyers took off. First Jessica, then Alicia, then Victoria and last but not least me! We were overjoyed as we all landed it!
"LETS WELCOME OUR TEAM!" The announcer bellowed
I saw the boys run on to the field in a line closer to the crowd. Us cheerleaders walked in a line to go find our positions for when the game started. As Lucas walked by me I slapped his ass. Why'd I do that I don't know ? What'd he do? He turned around throwing me a wink and blew me kisses as he walked backwards in the line. God he's such a loser.
*last minute till the game ended*
The entire field was quiet. This was the last play. The last minute. The boys didn't need the point they were going to win whether they lost or won the play. But our team wanted it. You could tell by the focused looks on their faces. I heard as the whistle went off and the boys went to work. I watched Zay throw the Ball to Lucas before getting attacked by three boys from the other team. I watched Lucas Sprint. He wasn't passing the ball to anyone. I heard the coach yell but Lucas was smart he knew that the time the ball spends in the air can lose them this play. So he was agile moving around the other football players. His teammates taking down those in his way. Time was closing down.
5.
4.
3
2.
He leaped I watched him fall chest first into the hard ground as he made the last point. He got up with triumphant. His team, and the crowd roaring.
I watched as Lucas looked for me in the crowd and ran up to me leaving his team behind. He wrapped his arms around my waist and I couldn't help but laugh as he picked me up and spun me around. After he put me down I reached up to take his helmet off. He ran a hand through his sweaty hair that for some reason looked so attractive. He returned his hand back to my waist pulling me closer before leaning in and resting his forehead on mine.
"Did you see that?" He mumbled. I chuckled still holding his helmet in one hand I let the other reach up to cup his cheek.
"I did, not bad Huckleberry" he smiled down at me leaning into me, His lips ghosting above mine. That's when I probably should've stepped away, or break our embrace. But I didn't. Instead I took the arm that was holding his helmet wrap around his neck bringing us closer. And maybe I was subconsciously wanting to kiss him because I was milliseconds away from capturing his lips on mine. And I probably would've if Billy didn't slap Lucas up the head and yelled
"Just Kiss already God Damn!" Causing both of us to be kicked out of our daze. Lucas looked up as I hid my face in his shoulder.
"Fucking Billy" Lucas muttered. And I chuckled but thank god Billy did stop us or that would be terrible considering I know Riley is probably watching us right now. Oh there goes that sick guilty feeling again.
"You know I kinda like seeing you in my jersey. You should wear more of my clothes " I took my head out of his shoulder and looked at him before smirking
"I look good in everything" I replied
"I bet you look good in nothing too," he whispered into my ears causing a shiver down my spine
"Wouldn't you like to know?" I mumbled into his neck
"Well I -"
"FRIAR GET OVER HERE!" His coach yelled, he turned to look at the coach and the team assembling for a group picture
"Duty calls mi'lady"he said stepping away breaking or tight embrace
"I'll be sure to pick this up where I left it" he added with a wink.
"I'm serious Friar get your ass over here" Lucas chuckled as he ran on to the field to join his team for the picture and get the trophy for the school. I stood there smiling still holding his helmet
RILEY POV
I watched as Lucas ran up to Maya engulfing her and spun her around.
"Awh they look so cute!" I turned to look at who the voice belonged to. It was a tall blonde who was sitting two seats away From Katy.I watched as she took her phone out to take pictures of the pair on the field. I didn't know who they were at first but according to Farkle they were Lucas's family. His entire family was here, his parents and his older sister and brother. His family all had great genes. I was kinda nervous cause I needed to make a good impression in front of them.
"Katy, Lucas told me you had pictures from the night of the dinner.. Could you send them to me?" His mother asked Katy
"Of course! They look amazing!"
"Well that's because Maya's beautiful I don't know how he scored her!" His sister said with a laugh. What was that supposed to mean? Scored her? I looked back at the field and saw them still in their tight embrace. How long were they going to stay like that for? I leaned in to whisper to Farkle
"Do you think something is going on between them?" He looked at me like I was crazy and chuckled
"Maya and Lucas? No. It's Maya and Lucas being Maya and Lucas."
"So you think it's Maya and Lucas. like together?"
"No Riley I don't think they're together. They wouldn't do that to you." I nodded cause Farkle was right. Maya would never hurt me like that and Lucas is a good,caring guy…. And he likes me. I think. I looked at them and they looked like something out of a movie. The cheerleader and the quarterback. They were staring into each other's eyes, Lucas held that signature grin he only had around Maya on and it felt weird to watch them like I was invading some intimate moment. I looked away from them and back at the Farkle.
"So where's Smackle?"
"I don't know Riley probably sick or something"
He said with a sigh
"Farkle! Are we allowed on field now?" Lucas's brother asked.
"Um, yea Jasper. Let's go wait for Lucas and Zay with Maya." Farkle said getting up. I did the same following him out of the stands with Katy and Lucas's Family following behind me.
"Maya!" Lucas's mother exclaimed causing Maya to turn around with a smile
"Hi!"she said giving her a hug
"Y'all came to the game!"she exclaimed
"Did you just say y'all?" Farkle asked feigning shock Maya scowled
"Yes! I've been spending way too much time with that Huckleberry. You know I listened to a country song by Sasha Pieterse the other day and I enjoyed it!" The group laughed at Maya's outrage and I couldn't help but smile at my cute peaches.
"Glad he's making an impression on you" Lucas's dad said
"Yea just don't tell him that " she said with a small smile
"You know I tell you this all the time. He's Jayden and I go by Madison" his mother said. So Maya was on first name basis with his parents since when?
"Yes, makes me seem old"
"That is certainly not my intention." Maya said with a chuckle
"He was amazing! So was Zay!" Rosalie exclaimed
"Wasn't he?!" Maya said with a proud smile turning back to look at Lucas I guess.
"Glad you inspired us to come watch, I mean even if he isn't as good as me" Jasper said with a playful tone.
"Oh but who is?" Maya said with a laugh.
"And you did great Maya!" His mother said with a smile
"You really did! And you didn't get hurt!" Katy said with a chuckle.
"Yes so very glad you didn't get suspended" his father said
"I'm glad someone thinks that because I know a few cheerleaders who might disagree"and the whole group chuckled and I felt out of place. Maya on the other hand was at such ease with Lucas's family and I don't know I felt about that.
"Wow you guys showed up!" Lucas's voice pulled me out of my thoughts.
"Of course you're my favourite brother so I made them"Jasper said with a shrug
"I'm your only brother" he said punching Jasper in the shoulder. Lucas kissed his mother on the cheek and wrapped his arm around his sister's Shoulders.
"You boys did great!" His mother said proudly to Zay and Lucas.
"Thank you mama Friar" Zay replied standing next to Maya
"Haven't seen you in a while Zay. Keeping out of trouble? Keeping Lucas out of trouble." Lucas's dad asked him
"Of course I am!"
"You're the reason I get in trouble" Lucas said rolling his eyes.
"You know Hart you would've looked great in my jersey" Zay said wrapping his arms around Maya's shoulder sandwiching her between Farkle and himself as Katy smiled and took a picture of the three.
"Yes, which is why I asked you but you sold out your best friend for a date" she said shrugging him off.
"You should've seen her this morning she was practically swimming in that thing" I exclaimed and I realized that was the first thing I said in front in this group.
"That's cause she's tiny," Lucas spoke up. Maya scrunched her nose up at him, making her even more adorable than she already was.
"I'm not tiny, you're just a giant"
"Sorry sweets but you're small." Lucas said as she glared
"Not that we don't love that but it's true"he added
"I disagree" she told him
"Don't you always" he replied as she stuck her tongue out at him.
"I think that's cute though, You wearing his jersey and you look hot!" Rosalie said with a smile, and Maya chuckled blushing at her comment.
"And you know what they say Hart?"
"What do they say?" Farkle asked Zay
"Everything's bigger in Texas" Zay said with a wink to Maya as Jasper slapped him up the head with a chuckle
"I think that's our cue to leave" Katy said giving me a quick hug.
"Yes, we have to go pick up Jason!" Rosalie's said clapping her hands in excitement
"Is he actually going to fly in today or?"Jasper asks sarcastically
"That was not his fault" she snapped at him
"Okay that's enough, Jayden Rosalie and I will go pick him up" His mother said
"Yea and I'll stay here and take these kids out for celebrating" Jasper said with a smile
"Sounds like a plan" his father said. Soon three Friars and Katy said their goodbyes and left.
"So Zay and I have to get changed that should take us about fifteen minutes" Lucas said
"Where are we going?" Farkle asked
"There's this new karaoke bar across town, I'll drive us and it's on me" Jasper offered
"Nice" Zay said
"Hey Lucas!" Missy called out walking to our group. I saw Maya and Farkle roll their eyes and I couldn't help but giggle.
"Hey Missy!" Lucas said with a polite smile
"Great job out there." She said touching his shoulder and I narrowed my gaze on her. I didn't like how she was always trying to take Lucas from us.
"Oh um thanks, you did great too"
"I know" she said with a wink. I saw Maya frown from the corner of my eye.
"Oh and Maya?"
"Yes, Missy?" Maya asked in a tight tone
"Careful on the elevator lift you were inches away from kicking me on the way down"
"Oh next time I'll be sure to get those few inches" Maya said in a sweet tone. I whipped around to look at Maya with surprise and thenI looked at Lucas's brother who had an amused smirk on his face.
"Maya!" I exclaimed I hated missy I really did but I didn't get why Maya hated her so much and was so rude to her. I mean sure Missy was always trying fight with Maya but I don't get why Maya the cool calm I don't give two shits about anyone Maya took the bait each time. Especially when the bait seemed to be Lucas.
"What? Ok maybe that was mean but I don't like her!"
"Is she the one?" Jasper asked her
"Yes! DO you understand what I have to deal with ? I'm going to change back into my jeans, this outfit looks better with jeans than shorts" Maya said as she followed Lucas and Zay. I watched as she hit Lucas's butt with his helmet which for some odd reason she still had. He stopped, turning to her with a smile as she threw him the helmets he caught it with ease and wrapped an arm around her shoulder as the three walked to the change rooms. And I was getting this funny feeling in my stomach. What if Maya and Lucas were something more than friends? Is it bad that suddenly I don't trust my best friend with him? No I'm overreacting this is Maya I'm thinking of. Maya wouldn't do anything to hurt me… Right? Of course she wouldn't but look at them.
*Maya's POV*
The three of us were walking to the change rooms after Zay walked into the boys change room I tugged Lucas's hand making him stumble back to face me.
"What?"
"We're going out with your brother."
"Yes, I know that."
"Who thinks we're dating."
"Yes I know that, my plan remember" I rolled my eyes.
"You're such an idiot, Riley's going to be there too!" I saw his eyes widen with realization
"Shit" he muttered
"Yea shit is right. What the hell are we going to do?" he put his hands on my shoulder
"Ok calm down, it's Jasper he's a guy he's not going to bring up us dating." he reassured me
"YES FINALLY!" Zay shouted causing us to jump away from each other.
"God I knew it, thank you for finally dating I just won my bet with Farkle. If you guys took any longer I would've lost." I looked at Lucas whose face was mirroring the confusion I felt
"What?" I asked
"You two have been making heart eyes at each other since the end of grade nine. Surprised it took you so long to get together."
"We aren't actually together."Lucas said with a sigh. Zay now looked confused
"He told his family he had a girlfriend in panic. So I'm playing the part of his girlfriend" I explained
"What the fuck?"he exclaimed
"You had a bet on us?" I asked him
"Yea, most the school was in on it too" He shrugged as if it was the normalist thing ever. He had a bet on me. Zay needs professional help.
"Well, that's awkward as fuck" Lucas muttered
"Ok. So here's the plan you guys act normal, that way Jasper will think you're dating and Riley won't notice a difference"
"What does that even mean? Do we act like we're together?" I asked Zay remembering what my mom said that morning.
"Um well kinda, you know always flirting with each other, and you both have no clue what personal space is when it comes to each other. and getting jealous when the other flirts with someone else. Always sleeping over at each others, and going out to visit museums or out for food or just spend time by yourself. You guys take the other when you get drunk or."
"We don't get jealous, or flirt."Lucas interrupted
"Don't get jealous? Are you sure about that buddy ? Does Brandon strike a bell?"
"HE WAS BAD NEWS!"
"Or how about Marisa?"
"I don't like her"
"Yea, cause she flirts with him"
"No, cause she annoying"
"Whatever you say Hart but it's obvious you two like each other and are scared to admit it to each other"
"We don't like each other like that"Lucas mumbled, I nodded slowly in agreement.
"See what I mean" Zay said rolling his eyes
"Zay you ca-"
"I'm not going to tell anyone don't worry. I hope you two know what you're getting into" he Interrupted me before turning and walking back into the guys change room with Lucas following him.
I'll tell you guys what happens on the night out in the Next Chapter! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE REVIEWS! AND Criticism I'LL WORK ON IT TY !