Chapter 6

Lucas and Riley had been staring at each other for the last 15 minutes of history class. Cory had tried numerous times to get his daughter attention, but nothing seemed to pull her out of the trance.

"Maya," Cory said walking over the blonde's desk. "What's going on with them?"

"Who? Ranger Rick and Riley?" Maya turned in her seat and looked from her best friend to her crush. They looked perfect together. Quietly, she sighed and face her teacher. "They're in love." She gave him a sad smile, and in that moment, he understood.

"Maya..."

"It's okay," she said.

"Hello?" said Farkle. He waved his hands around trying to get Cory's attention. "Can we get back to Belgium?" He points to the blackboard that has had the same two things on it for the past three days. "Belgium 1831."

"Farkle, I'll make you a deal," said Cory. He walked over to Farkle and rested his hands on the sides of his desk. "You get Riley to stop eyeing Lucas, and I promise that tomorrow, we will talk about Belgium."

Farkle's face lit up with joy. Finally, they were gonna learn about what he's been wanting to hear all year. "Deal." He put out his hand waiting for Cory to shake on it.

"Good." After shaking his hand, Cory went back to his desk and watched as Farkle stood up and walked over to Riley.

"Riley, we need to talk," said Farkle.

Riley simply turned to look at him for a moment, then looked back at Lucas and sighed happily. There was nothing that was gonna tear them apart.

"Riley!"

"Hmm?" Her eyes were pinned on Lucas.

Farkle tried to shake her, but she just kept staring at Lucas. Lucas was doing the same thing to her. "This is hopeless." He turned to Maya and smiled. "Maya -"

"Sorry Farkle. I got nothing."

"Hopeless," muttered Farkle as he went back to his seat and put his head in his hands. Maybe they would never learn about Belgium 1831.

Maya stood up and walked over to Lucas. She whispered something in his ear, and he turned to look at her. Then, back at Riley.

He raised his hand, and said, "Can I leave?"

Cory raised an eyebrow, but said yes. Then, out the door went Lucas.

I hope you're all enjoying the story so far. Lots more to come. Also, if you like Joshaya, check out "Forbidden Love" by Kalulu031. There's only 2 chapters so far, but it's good. Enjoy!