Riley got another text soon after Maya left and she was almost certain it was from the bully. But Riley was wrong, it was from Maya. It said,

"I love you, okay? Don't forget it."

Riley suddenly felt regret. She had told the only person who knew about the bully to leave. Maya loved her, she knew that. All Maya wanted to do was do something besides cuddling and she should've just listened. Riley fell forward and sighed into her pillow. She got mad over something so stupid.

Meanwhile, Maya was back at her apartment and was wondering what she should do. She texted Riley because she didn't want her friend to be hurting when she wasn't there. She still regretted saying anything. Maya leaned her forehead against the wall and tried not to cry. Riley was her everything, and she was hurting. She should'nt have done that, she had to do something. a few tears ran down her face as she whispered, "I love you, Riles..."

Riley was so mad at herself. She loved Maya with all of her heart. She had to do something. She didn't want to just sit here and be sad, she wanted to take action. She finally just decided to text back.

"I can't forget it. I love you so much, Peaches. Please come back, I need you."

When Maya received that text she was happy but was also hurt. Happy because Riley wasn't mad anymore, hurt because Riley didn't sound like she was doing well. She dropped everything and quickly set off to Riley's apartment again.

When Maya got there, Riley immediately noticed and became really happy. Maya came in through the window, so Riley came over to and hugged her tightly.

Maya hugged her back. "I'm so sorry, Riles..."

"It's not your fault, I shouldn't have yelled at you," Riley mumbled into her shoulder.

Maya relaxed into Riley's arms. "I was a bad friend..."

"You weren't," Riley replied comfortingly. "You've been nothing but good to me."

Maya let her go and stepped back. "Did you get any more texts?"

Riley shook her head and smiled. Maya was good at changing the subject. "No, the only text I got was from you."

Maya smiled and kissed Riley on the cheek. "Good." Riley gave her a fond look. "So, what do you want to do?"

Maya looked at her. "Even though I said before I didn't want to, now I kind of do want to cuddle."

Riley laughed. Well okay then." Riley sat down on her bed and Maya got up next to her.

Maya nuzzled into her cheek and whispered, "I'm still sorry."

Riley kissed her on the temple. "It's alright."

Maya melted at the kiss which made Riley laughed.

Riley layed down next to her and pressed her forehead against Maya's cheek.

Maya smiled and leaned into it. Just being with her best friend was everything she wanted and more.

Riley laughed. "For someone who didn't want to do this before, you sure are enjoying this."

Maya blushed. "You know I like it when we do this, you're warm."

Riley laughed again and wrapped her arms loosely around Maya's waist.

Maya kissed her on the forehead. "Now I wish I didn't reject this earlier..."

Riley smiled. "Honestly, me too. This is... nice."

Maya nodded and ran the back of her hand across Riley's cheek.

Riley giggled and pecked her on the cheek. It was all cuddles and giggles until Riley heard her phone ding. Another text.

Maya pulled her closer and whispered in her ear, "Let's just ignore it. I'm here for you."

Riley nodded and hid under Maya's chin.

Maya nuzzled her and sighed. She really did mean it: she was going to be there for her as long as she needed to.

"Thank you for always being there for me...," Riley whispered.

Maya smiled a little. "Always."