I was still freaking out when Maya arrived. Maya could see that I was having an anxiety attack. She came in and held me close to her. I was surprised how quickly I felt better while I was able to rest in Maya's embrace. I put my arms around Maya. Everything felt like it was back to normal. But it wasn't. I had new feelings for Maya, feelings that caused a lot of stress on my body when Maya wasn't with me. We pulled apart.
"Maya, I don't know what's wrong with me." I looked at the floor.
"I do." Maya smiled. "You've fallen in love with me. It's going to be hard on you to be away from me for a while."
"It's hard to be near you, it's hard to be away from you...I'm just so confused." I admitted. Maya held me close again and ran her hand through my hair.
"I know. I promise it's going to get easier. It just takes a little getting used to that's all." Maya assured me. Now I was feeling a lot better but I was exhausted from such an emotionally draining day. I wanted to go to sleep, but I knew that If Maya left I wouldn't be able to sleep again.
"Maya?" I asked.
"Mmhmm?" She answered.
"Will you sleep over? I don't think I can make it through the night without you." I asked trying not to sound like I was begging.
"Of course I will, Riles. I'd do anything for you." Maya smiled. I lie down on my bed, and let Maya hold me as we both drifted off to sleep. Maybe, just maybe, Maya would get that kiss in the morning.*