Chapter six
This chapter isn't really focused on lucaya
"WAKE UP PEACHES! THEY WILL BE HERE IN HALF AN HOUR," Maya fell off the bed alarmed at the loud voice.
"What's happening?" she said, rubbing her head which was a bit sore from her fall.
"The Texans! They're taking us to the carnival remember! Get dressed look cute of course, Our parents have already left but they made breakfast. Now excuse me while I go wake up The rest of the gang!" and with that the eccentric Riley Matthews exited Maya's bedroom. As annoying as it was Maya missed waking up at ungodly hours with Riley's bubbly voice ringing in her ears. Maya groaned getting up, stretching her sore could hear Riley yelling at Farkle and couldn't help but chuckle as she jumped in the shower.
Maya skipped down to breakfast to see that Auggie, Melissa, and Farkle were sitting at the table eating breakfast.
"Where's Riley?"
"Obsessing over what she's going to wear," Auggie said rolling his eyes
"Yea, sure the boys are cute but I don't understand the need to change into forty outfits," Melissa said with a laugh
"You say that now Mel, but you never know how high school hotties will change you!" Maya said winking at the girl who was now grimacing.
"And speaking of high school hotties, I hear you're now on the market," Maya said smoothly plopping next to Farkle with a smirk
"Are you flirting with me?"
"Mhm yes, I'd thought I try something new, " the pair looked at each and burst out laughing
"Honestly Farkle, I think I like it better when you're flirting with me and I'm rejecting you,"
Farkle chuckled
"Well babe, I know you love me. So I'm cool with rejection," As the group finished breakfast, Riley came down the stairs bubbly.
"How do I look?" She spun around. She was wearing a light pink skirt that stopped just above her knees, and white sheer top. She looked great!
"You look good Riles," Auggie sighed getting up putting his plate in the dishwasher.
"You look cute babe, but um I've heard you're obsessing over your look? Why may I ask?"
Riley's cheek turned pink
"UHM no reason, I um-" the doorbell rang, Riley's smiled running to the door.
"Looks like someone was saved by the bell," Farkle mused wrapping an arm around Maya's shoulders. As the rest walked to the door to find Zay, Rosalie, Charlie and Lucas outside
"Morningg!" Rosalie said with a smile
"Hi hi!"
"Ok so we have 9 people and two cars" Lucas said
"Where's Jasper?" Farkle asked
"Big date" Charlie replied with a chuckle as Lucas rolled his eyes.
"Don't like the girl?" Farkle asked Lucas with an amused smile
"nah, man she's just ugh annoying as hell"
"Now that ain't nice now is it Luke?" Zay said slapping his back, Lucas shrugs with a chuckle
"Ok so how about Lucas,Charlie,Farkle,Maya and Riley in one car and Melissa, Auggie, Zay and I in another car?" Rose said throwing Charlie a pair of keys. Zay frowned before Charlie whispered something in his ear, the boy now rolled his eyes chuckled and took the keys from Rose
"Hey if I'm stuck in a car with you sugar, I get to drive"
And with that Zay, Rose Melissa and Auggie piled into one of the Mercedes out front.
"I call shotgun" Maya said as she skipped to the passenger side
"Yea, I don't think so, I sit passenger when Charlie drives," Lucas said resting his hand on the car door so Maya couldn't open it, the tiny blonde rolled her eyes.
"Charlieee, who gets shotgun?" she asked in a sing-song looked at Lucas and then Maya, both blondes glaring fiercely at each other.
"I would say Lucas but last night he kept throwing jabs at me so I'm going to go with Maya," the blonde boy turned to glare at the brunette who was smirking at him
"are you serious?" Lucas said glaring at Charlie who shrugged with a smirk playing on his lips.
"You heard him Hopalong, Move it!"
Lucas watched as Maya sat in the front, he grumbled before opening the door behind her and sliding in next to Riley.
"So where exactly are we going?" Riley asked
"Hawstone park honey, " Charlie replies, Farkle and Maya exchange a look before smiling.
"You know Maya, you're lucky to be here" Farkle says, Maya snorts
"And why is that?!"
"Well this place is beautiful, I wish I was in a place where the stars come out at night"
"No stars in New York?" Lucas asks
"You can't see them, too many lights" Riley answers
"Hm well I'd give anything to live in the city" Charlie muttered
"The city isn't as glamorous as you would think" Farkle said with a sigh
"Not for the glamour Farkle, but the speed, and the busyness of it. I like the idea of meeting new people everyday, I like the idea that no one knows everything about you "
"It sometimes feel like everyone does though, even if no one says anything to you. You know that they're judging you and know something about you" Riley said
"Yea, and word gets around fast anywhere man," Maya said sighing
"Well that got depressing fast" Lucas said with a chuckle
"so what happens at the carnival?" Riley asked excited
"not much honestly, you're regular carnival, clowns, cotton candy, carousel, the works!" Charlie exclaimed. The gang of nine met at the carnival and spent the morning together After Lunch though the group split up. Rosalie taking the two younger kids, Lucas,Zay,Farkle and Maya went to go test out the rides. Riley wasn't a fan of rides so Charlie decided to stay with her.
"Where exactly are we going?" Riley followed the tall brunette through the woods.
"I'm not going kill you don't worry." He said with a chuckle
"Hey I don't what you're capable of,"
"Not murder," Riley smiled shaking her head
"Seriously Charlie. Where are we going?"
"Do you always ask this many questions" he asked with smirk
" I think when a boy I really don't know in a state I really don't know leads me somewhere I really don't know I'm entitled to some questions." she replied with a cute smile
"Touché" the pair walked in silence for a few more minutes before they arrived to a river with a log over it.
"Is that for real? Are you kidding me? I am not crossing that. I can barely walk down the stairs without falling!"
"I won't let you fall. I promise," Charlie said hopping on to the log before turning around to offer Riley his hand. She took a deep breath before following Charlie on to the log.
"Are we almost there Charlie?"
"yup, Right here"
"Wow" she said softly,as she looked around. He brought her to a meadow that was filled with beautiful flowers.
"wow" She repeated turning to look at him. He had a proud smile on his face.
"I know, Thought you would like it."
"it's beautiful" she told him
"I know. it's a great place to think" he said sitting down in the field of flowers, he looked up at Riley patting a seat next to him. She smiled and sat down.
"how do you do it?"
"Do what?"
"be okay with your best friend living here?"
"I'm not" he nodded
"without Maya I would never unfold my hands"
"I wouldn't be able to do anything without Lucas and Zay giving me a push"
"mhm I guess we all need someone"
"I guess so," the pair sat there for hours talking about their lives
"So why is it your the only one without a girl?"
"what do you mean? Lucas is single."
"According to Maya he has a um setup" Charlie chuckled
"sex. He has a lot of sex"
"mhm fuckboy Friar huh?"
"No, he doesn't play with anyone feelings. The girls he sleeps with know he wants nothing but Sex"
"why though?"
"Lucas has trouble trusting people"
"so does Maya"
"funny how that works out huh?"
"why does he have trouble trusting people?"
"I really don't know. He doesn't like talking about. Why does Maya have trouble?"
"Her father left her"
"that's terrible"
"Yea she says she doesn't care but she does. A lot. How long have you known Lucas for?"
"Since the fourth grade, been brothers ever since"
"that's sweet,"
"He deserves someone you know. he's worth it. Under all the harsh words and charming smiles, and the wall he puts up he deserves someone to care enough to put up with him and know those walls down. He's more than just a pretty face with a bad attitude."
"I never said he didn't."
"I know what everyone thinks, and no matter what Maya told you he's not an asshole. Okay,Maybe he is but that's not really him. He just needs someone to stay with him for something that's not his looks."
"and Maya's not a bitch, she's not as strong as she pretends to be. She's wonderful and insightful. and she's everything in a different light" they both sat in silence for a bit
"I think he likes her." Charlie confessed. Riley raised her brow.
"Is that so?" Charlie nodded.
"Well, I think she could like him."
"Could?"
"Maya's not the type to fall for someone."
"Lucas isn't either, But I don't know Maya is someone I think that could get Lucas out of his shell. I think she can bring back the old Lucas, the one who wasn't a jerk."
"You really care about him?"
"Of course I do. He's my best friend, I want the best for him."
"Then you don't want Maya" Charlie looked at Riley in shock
"Not that she isn't the best, but she will break your friend's heart"
"I doubt it. If anything it'll be Lucas breaking Maya's heart with fear of commitment"
"nope it'll be Maya or she'll end up at the CGA assembly naked" Riley gasped at what she said and took her hand clasping it over her hand. Charlie looked at her raising his eyebrows.
"What are you trying to say?"
"Nothing?!"
"Riley, you can't do that. Spill"
"Okay um Maya might have had a bet with someone to get Lucas to fall in love with her before Junior Prom and break his heart there." she said slowly. Charlie's grin grew
"Perfect! I knew there was more to Maya then she told us."
"Perfect? did you not hear me?"
"I did, Lucas has a bet with Zay and I to get Maya to fall in love with him and he has till prom too. They both are trying to get the other to love them. This is great, they'll fall in love, I'll win my bet, Maya will her bet!"
"But she will break his heart, that's the only way she can win"
"I know Lucas isn't allowed to fall in love with her, it's part of the terms of our bet. So if he has his heartbroken it'll mean he really liked her"
"yes, Charlie i'm still not seeing the bright side of this" Charlie chuckled
" He's trying to get Maya to fall in love with him and I know Lucas he will succeed so in order for Maya to break his heart she would break her own so in the large run they will both realize-"
"How much they need each other! Awh that's cute! Like a fairytale!"Riley exclaimed
"Yea and it needs to work. Lucas could have a chance at something real,"
"and Maya could learn to trust." The pair sat in silence watching the sunset when Riley's eyes widened, as she sprung up
"Shit what time is it?"
"Um I don't know, My phone died"
"We need to get back, Like right now Charlie"
"Yea ok? Where's your phone!"
"I should probably check that" RIley said sheepishly. She took her phone out to see a bunch of texts and calls from called her back.
"WHAT THE HELL RILEY? WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THAT LAST 5 HOURS THAT YOU COULDN't MESSAGE OR CALL ME?" Maya yelled through the phone. RIley winced holding the phone away from her
"I'm sosososososo sorry Maya but I um was at this field with Charlie and I guess we lost track of time."
"LOST TRACK OF TIME HUH?"
"Yes, please stop yelling, I was with charlie"
"WHICH IS WHY I'M YELLING"
"We're on our way back sorry peaches. See you in ten!"
"DON'T YOU DARE HA-" Ri;ey put her phone in her pocket and turned to face charlie who had an amused look on his face.
"You can't tell Lucas about Maya's bet"
"I know. If I did he would lose it"
"Okay, so you think we can meddle?" Riley asked as the pair made their walk back to the Carnival.
"Of course, we have to meddle...How will you ? You don't live here."
"I have play a big role in Maya's life. Trust me, I don't need to live here to meddle." Charlie chuckled. The rest of the way back was mostly walked in silence with the occasional small talk.
"Ok I think I see them " Charlie said at the opening of the woods squinting at the a large group who was sitting underneath a tent. As he walked forward Riley grabbed his arm pulling him back. He looked at her with confusion.
"Um, thank you. For showing me the meadow… it was nice. I had a good time" she said fumbling with her words. Charlie's confusion slowly changed leaving a smile in its place.
"i'm glad you liked it Matthews." Riley returned his smile before tip toeing and placing a quick kiss on his cheek. She turned beginning to walk away knowing she was blushing. When Charlie grabbed her arm and pulled her was her turn to be confused.
"You missed."
"What?"
"You missed." He repeated. Softly grabbing her chin lifting it up before crashing his lips to hers hesitantly. She wrapped her arms around his waist pulling him closer deepening the kiss. They both pulled out and looked at each other with goofy smiles.
"Ugh fuck my life" He muttered, RIley looked at him with a raised eyebrow.
"No it's just a girl I kinda like doesn't even live here." Riley smiled, but as she opened her mouth to reply she was interrupted by her friends.
"RILEY!" Maya yelled
"Peaches! Did you have a good time?!"
"Don't do that. Where were you?"
"I took her to the meadow." Charlie answered for Riley walking past the girls to his friends
"The meadow?" The boys asked in unison
"The meadow." Riley said nodding with a small smile.
REVIEWS WELCOMEEEE... I KNOW I'VE BEEN SLOW ON UPDATES I'M SORRY. It's just i get new ideas so i start writing the new fanfics and then i have to go back to the old ones and yea.