That pretty much brought them up to date. They stood, facing each other, smiling ridiculously.
"What're you doing here?" He asked.
"I came to visit." She replied. "And to apply for a scholarship."
"Really?" His smile grew impossibly wider. "That's great, Maya!"
She grabbed his hand and led him back outside. "I've got some time before I need to meet with the person. Let's get some coffee."
He didn't bother to tell her he hated coffee - he was too happy. So he let himself be dragged to Starbucks. He already knew her order - everyone did. Straight black. It was the only thing she could afford when she started drinking coffee, and she had stuck with it. He set her cup down on their table.
"I thought you didn't want a scholarship." He said, sipping his hot chocolate.
"It was the only way I could be with you." She replied, stealing a spoonfull of his whipped cream. "I couldn't afford it here."
"What about your mom?" He asked. "Won't she be mad?"
Maya's mom hadn't wanted her to go to the same college as him. She said it was 'impractical to follow her boyfriend to college'.
"I don't care about her." Maya replied. "I just wanted to see you again."
They drank their drinks in silence. Finally, Lucas asked "What if you don't get the scholarship?"
She stared into her coffee cup. "I don't know."
"Hey." He put his hand under her chin, tilting her head up. "Let's not think about that right now. Let's just focus on the act that you're here."
She smiled, leaning across the table to press her mouth against his. And though he never liked the taste of coffee, it was delicious on her lips. He leaned into her, deepening the kiss. When they finally broke free, she smiled up at him.
"Together forever?" She asked quietly.
"Together forever."